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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus 22-26 January The greatest show on Earth returns to Savannah! A 143-year tradition that combines extraordinary animal performances, captivating clown escapades and daring high-wire acts with contemporary surprises and thrills for a unique circus-going experience. Contact ITT for discounted tickets! Universal Orlando Resort 12-15 April Experience the excitement and wonder of two incredible theme parks at the Universal Orlando Resort. Join us for an extraordinary journey with a travel package that includes round-trip transportation, hotel accommodations, three breakfasts and three days of admission to Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme parks! Pricing is based on number of room occupants. Call us for details! Summer Cruise Special 12-19 July Winter blues got you down? Set your sights on warmer weather and join ITT for fun-in-the-sun getaway aboard the newly refitted Carnival Sunshine! The ship received an unprecedented $155 million transformation and will arrive in Port Canaveral in April. The total makeover incorporated all of the cruise line's "Fun Ship 2.0" dining, bar and entertainment features as well as a variety of exciting innovations unique to the vessel such as the stunning three-deck-high Serenity adults-only retreat! On this Eastern Caribbean itinerary, you’ll visit exciting tropical ports-of-call like St. Thomas, Grand Turk, Puerto Rico and the Bahamas! Call or email us today to sign-up!
Join ITT for a fun-filled day at the
Jacksonville, Florida 22 February 2014 0700 0800 1000 1700 1800 2000
Depart Parris Island MCX Stop for Breakfast Arrive Jacksonville Zoo Depart Jacksonville Zoo Stop for Dinner Arrive Parris Island MCX
Trip includes... Zoo admission and round-trip transportation aboard a luxury motor coach. Meals not included. Zoo train ride upgrade option for $3/adult and $1/child!
$45/adulT • $40/child (ages 3-12) A non-refundable deposit of $10/person is due at the time of booking to reserve your seat. Full payment is due no later than 7 February 2014.
Daytona 500 Tickets A minimum of 40 participants are required for this trip 23 February to depart. In case of trip cancellation due to not meetSince 1959, it’s proven that year after year, lap after lap, ing this minimum, all payments (including deposit) will be the Daytona 500 is the NASCAR race that creates more refunded. memories, hall-of-fame moments and believers in the For more inFormaTion, call 228-3557. power of racing dreams than any other. ITT has deeply discounted tickets up to 50% off as well as passes to the We would like to thank New River Auto Mall for their sponsorship of MCCS events and activities. Sprint FanZone! The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Marine Corps neither endorse nor favor any commercial supplier, product, or service.
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Details coming soon.
Information, Tickets & Tours (ITT) and All Points Travel, Bldg. 409 (Inside Furniture Gallery), Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, SC 29905 Call 228-3557 or 228-1540
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MCAS BEAUFORT
L.I.N.K.S. You will learn History and Traditions, Benefits and Services, Tips on Moving, Financial Awareness, Effective Communication and Dealing with Separation and Deployments.
to register or for more information, call Kristin remshak at 228-7362 or email Kristin.a.remshak@ usmc-mccs.org. free childcare with advance registration.
PrEsEnTEd By We would like to thank New River Auto Mall for their sponsorship of MCCS events and activities. The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Marine Corps neither endorse nor favor any commercial supplier, product, or service.
7 Habits of highly effective people
l.i.n.k.s. for spouses
14, 16, 21 & 23 January | 0900-1500 | Four Winds, MCRD
24 January | 0900-1630 | MCFTB Office, MCAS
To register, please contact Sara Hollenbeck at 228-1570 or sara.h.hollenbeck@usmc-mccs.org.
To register, please contact Kristin Remshak at 228-7362 or kristin.a.remshak@usmc-mccs.org.
For more information, please contact your MCRD MCFTB Team
For more information, please contact your MCAS MCFTB Team
Deanna Simpson – MCFTB Director – 228-1505
DaNeil Cox – MCFTB Director – 228-6504 Mindy Morrison – MCFTB Administrative Specialist – 228-6141 Christopher Eiland – Family Readiness Program Trainer – 228-7495 Becky Salazar – LifeSkills Program Trainer – 228-7334 Julia Gwynn – L.I.N.K.S. Program Trainer – 228-7397 Kristin Remshak – L.I.N.K.S. Program Administrator – 228-7362 Ashley McCartney – Readiness & Deployment Support Trainer – 228-7311 MJ Boice – Readiness & Deployment Support Trainer – 228-6793
Myranda Brown – MCFTB Administrative Specialist – 228-1662 Shannon Mann-Alvarenga – Family Readiness Program Trainer – 228-1663 Lori Stone – Readiness & Deployment Support Trainer – 228-1550 Sara Hollenbeck – LifeSkills Program Trainer – 228-1570 Roxanne Farr – L.I.N.K.S. Program Trainer – 228-1573 Veronica Stephens – L.I.N.K.S. Administrative Specialist – 228-1524
MCFTB ONLINE
mccs-sc.com/MCFTB
MCAS Facebook.com/mcftb.mcas.beaufort MCRD Facebook.com/mcftb.mcrdpi
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SMP ELIGIBLE PATRONS INCLUDE: SINGLE MARINES AND SAILORS, GEOGRAPHICAL BACHELORS AND SINGLE PARENTS
Upcoming Events
6 january bcs nATIONAL cHAMPIONSHIP
16 january spades tournament 1900 | Afterburners
25 january paintball trip Charleston, SC
9 january 8 ball tournament 1900 | Afterburners
23 january ps3 tournament 1900 | Afterburners
30 january air hockey tournament 1600 | Afterburners
25 january ufc on fox 10 2000 | Afterburners
Movie Theater Hotlines: Parris Island 228-1525 MCAS Beaufort 228-7183
For more info, contact Brett Westerfield at 228-1541 or email Westerfieldb@usmc-mccs.org.
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The Pelican Plunge 1 January | 1300 The Pelican Plunge is an annual fund-raising event held at Hunting Island State Park. The proceeds from personal and team pledges benefit Hunting Island State Park’s Discover Carolina program, a handson, curriculum-based instruction model program for 3rd, 5th and 7th grade students in the Beaufort County schools. The event has become quite a New Year's spectacle with a cold water plunge, costume parade, "Simon Says", Kazoo songs and other activities to spark the interest of all! Registration will begin at 1200 at the Lighthouse Shelter. For more information, call 838-2011.
LowCountry Soup Challenge 26 January Volunteers in Medicine Hilton Head Island will hold its 22nd annual LowCountry Soup Challenge at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. Taste all the soup you can eat from 23 of the finest restaurant chefs on Hilton Head Island and the region plus culinary displays and live music. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased in advance or at the door. For more information, call 681-6612 ext. 235 or visit vimclinic.org.
3rd Annual Resolution Run/Walk 5k 18 January | 1000-1300 Come to Dataw Island for the 3rd annual 5K run, walk, roll or stroll to benefit LowCountry Habitat for Humanity. The registration fee is $25 and the first 100 registrants receive a T-shirt. Register at lowcountryhabitat.org or call 522-3500 for more information.
Exceptional family member program to participate in programs or activities that received federal financial assistance. Workshop topics include: • Section 504: Rehabilitative Act • IDEA: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act • FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act • ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act Free child care may be available based on availability at the CDCs or Youth Centers for authorized patrons for this event. You will need to call and make reservations and comply with all requirements of these programs. For more information, please contact Yucel Henderson at yucel.t.henderson@usmc-mccs.org or 228-3849.
EFMP Bowling 7 & 21 January | 1700-1830 MCAS Beaufort Bowling Alley
EFMP Coffee Hour- Crafting with EFMP 30 January (last Thursday of each month) | 0900-1000 Bldg. 487, Laurel Bay Blvd. Laurel Bay Housing Area
All enrolled Exceptional Families are invited to come bowl for $1.00 per person, per game with $1.00 rental shoes per person. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please RSVP for planning purposes by contacting Yucel Henderson at yucel.t.henderson@usmc-mccs.org or 228-3849 or Eric Harding at hardingej@usmc-mccs.org or 228-7106.
Are you looking for a fun way to meet new families, share knowledge and network? Then join us for great conversation and a good cup of coffee at EFMP Coffee Hour. Children are welcome to join us. All EFMP enrolled families are invited. Free child care may be available based on availability at the CDCs or Youth Centers for authorized patrons for this event. You will need to call and make reservations and comply with all requirements of these programs. Please RSVP and provide your input prior to the event for planning and problem solving purposes. For more information, please contact Yucel Henderson at yucel.t.henderson@ usmc-mccs.org or 228-3849.
Anti-discrimination Laws (Section 504 Rehabilitative Act) Workshop 23 January | 0900-1100 Laurel Bay Youth Center Join us to learn about the federal laws protecting individuals with special needs from being denied benefits and from being allowed
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RETAIL MCX Gift Cards & military starTM card can now be used at the following MCCS SC facilities: MCRD Parris Island: Auto Hobby, Bowling Center, CDC, Golf Course, ITT Office, SAC, Theater, and Youth Sports MCAS Beaufort: Auto Hobby, Bowling Center, CDC, Fitness Center, ITT Office,Outdoor Recreation and Gear Checkout, and Theater Laurel Bay: CDC, HRO, and SAC/Youth/Teen Center
The Rack Package $210.00 for 3 nights
entree $5.00
combo $7.25
Enjoy a $45 savings on three nights’ accommodations at the deTreville House, winner of the Marine Corps Food & Hospitality Excellence Award for 20 years, located 8 miles from Parris Island on board the Beaufort Air Station. For reservation information call 522-1663 or visit innsofthecorps.com.
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The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Marine Corps neither endorse nor favor any commercial supplier, product, or service.
MCAS BEAUFORT
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ALL RANKS WELCOME! LUNCH HOURS: Tuesday-Friday: 1100-1300 Children’s Lunch Buffet Price: Ages 0-5: Free ∙ Ages 6-12: $4.95
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OFFICERS NIGHT 1600-2000 Santini Bar | Pub Menu Available
The Officers’ Club is also available for private catering functions. Please consider us for your next wedding, party or banquet. Call 228-7600 for more information.
PARDON OUR PROGRESS.
The O'Club will close for kitchen renovations in early 2014. Closing date to be announced. Thanks for you patience.
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JANUARY CALENDAR WED 1 »» 31 December 2013 – 1 January 2014 1900 SMP New Year's Eve Party Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort and Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island THU 2 »» 1900 SMP Karaoke with DJ Donna Thursday Night Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island FRI 3 »» 1000 MCFTB MCAS Hearts Apart Support Group MCFTB House, Laurel Bay »» 1900 SMP Friday Movie Night Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort MON 6 »» SMP BCS Championship Game Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort »» SMP BCS Championship Game/H&S BN Troop Appreciation Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island »» 0730 BHB Prime for Life Bldg. 17, MCRD Parris Island »» 0800 CRMC TRS Bldg. 807, Room 23, MCAS Beaufort »» 0800 Military Academic Skills Program Education, MCRD Parris Island »» 0830 SAT Testing College Entrance Testing Education, MCAS Beaufort »» 0900 AFCT Testing Education, MCRD Parris Island »» 1000 NPSP Playmorning Youth Center, Laurel Bay »» 1200 NPSP Men's Parenting Group 1617 Laurel Bay Boulevard, Laurel Bay »» 1300 FMEAP Interview Techniques Bldg. 923, Room 27, MCRD Parris Island »» 1300 TABE Testing (Basic Skills) Education, MCRD Parris Island TUE 7 »» 0730 BHB Prime for Life Bldg. 17, MCRD Parris Island »» 0800 MCFTB MCAS The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People BOQ, MCAS Beaufort »» 0800 ACT Testing Education, MCAS Beaufort »» 0800 CRMC TRS Bldg. 807, Room 23, MCAS Beaufort »» 0800 Military Academic Skills Program Education, MCRD Parris Island »» 0800 SAT Testing Education, MCRD Parris Island »» 0800 Smooth Move Seminar Bldg. 807, Room 24, MCAS Beaufort »» 0900 MCFTB MCRD 13 Week Challenge MCFTB Four Winds Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 201, MCRD Parris Island »» 0900 MCFTB MCRD CTA/FRA Training MCFTB Four Winds Family Readiness Center,
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Bldg. 201, MCRD Parris Island »» 1000 MCFTB MCAS Read Your Way Through Deployment MCFTB House, Laurel Bay »» 1300 BHB Stress Management Bldg. 17, MCRD Parris Island »» 1345 MCFTB MCAS Kids on the Home Front for Laurel Bay Schools Elliott Elementary School, Laurel Bay »» 1430 Paying for College Workshop Education, MCAS Beaufort »» 1700 EFMP Bowling Bowling Center, MCAS Beaufort »» 1730 MCFTB MCAS MALS-40 Return and Reunion for Spouses and Children Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort »» 1830 ITT Carnival Cruise Night Four Winds Family Readiness Center, MCRD Parris Island »» 1900 SMP Tuesday Night Texas Hold'em Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort WED 8 »» 0730 BHB Prime for Life Bldg. 17, MCRD Parris Island »» 0800 MCFTB MCAS The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People BOQ, MCAS Beaufort »» 0800 BHB Incident Determination Training Bldg. 807, Room 33, MCAS Beaufort »» 0800 BHB Men's Group Bldg. 17, MCRD Parris Island »» 0800 CRMC TRS Bldg. 807, Room 23, MCAS Beaufort »» 0800 DLPT Testing Education, MCRD Parris Island »» 0800 Military Academic Skills Program Education, MCRD Parris Island »» 0800 TABE Testing Education, MCAS Beaufort »» 0900 Story Time Library, MCRD Parris Island »» 0930 NPSP Breastfeeding Support Group 1617 Laurel Bay Boulevard, Laurel Bay »» 1000 MCFTB MCAS Positive Strides 7 Day Store, Laurel Bay »» 1000 MCFTB MCAS Ready For Anything Training MCFTB House, Laurel Bay »» 1000 SMP Meeting (MCRD) Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island »» 1000 NPSP Playmorning CDC, Room 130, MCRD Parris Island »» 1300 BHB Stress Management Bldg. 17, MCRD Parris Island »» 1300 DLAB Testing Education, MCRD Parris Island »» 1400 SMP Meeting (MCAS) Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort THU 9 »» 0730 BHB Prime for Life Bldg. 17, MCRD Parris Island »» 0800 MCFTB MCAS The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People BOQ, MCAS Beaufort
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TUE 14 »» 0800 Accessing Higher Education Education, MCAS Beaufort »» 0800 ACT Testing Education, MCRD Parris Island »» 0800 CRMC Retirement Transition Readiness Seminar Bldg. 807, Room 23, MCAS Beaufort »» 0800 Military Academic Skills Program Education, MCRD Parris Island »» 0800 Smooth Move Seminar Bldg. 923, Room 27, MCRD Parris Island »» 0830 ACT Testing Education, MCAS Beaufort »» 0900 MCFTB MCAS New Year New You MCFTB House, Laurel Bay »» 0900 MCFTB MCRD The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People MCFTB Four Winds Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 201, MCRD Parris Island »» 1000 MCFTB MCAS MAG-31 PreDeployment Brief MCFTB Office, MCAS Beaufort »» 1300 BHB Stress Management Bldg. 807, Room 33, MCAS Beaufort »» 1430 Paying for College Workshop Education, MCRD Parris Island »» 1900 SMP Tuesday Night Texas Hold'em Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort WED 15 »» 0800 BHB Men's Group Bldg. 17, MCRD Parris Island »» 0800 CRMC Retirement Transition Readiness Seminar Bldg. 807, Room 23, MCAS Beaufort »» 0800 Military Academic Skills Program Education, MCRD Parris Island »» 0900 MCFTB MCRD Couponing 101 MCFTB Four Winds Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 201, MCRD Parris Island »» 0900 Story Time Library, MCRD Parris Island »» 0930 NPSP Breastfeeding Support Group 1617 Laurel Bay Boulevard, Laurel Bay »» 0930 Welcome Aboard Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort »» 1000 MCFTB MCAS Positive Strides 7 Day Store, Laurel Bay »» 1000 NPSP Playmorning CDC, Room 130, MCRD Parris Island »» 1000 Welcome Aboard MCAS, Beaufort »» 1300 BHB Stress Management Bldg. 807, Room 33, MCAS Beaufort »» 1300 TABE Testing Education, MCAS Beaufort »» 1500 SMP Troop Appreciation Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort »» 1730 MCFTB MCAS VMFA-312 MidDeployment Self-Care Workshop MCFTB Office, MCAS Beaufort THU 16 »» 0800 AD DLPT Testing Education, MCRD Parris Island »» 0800 CRMC Retirement Transition Readiness Seminar Bldg. 807, Room 23,
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MCAS Beaufort »» 0800 Military Academic Skills Program Education, MCRD Parris Island »» 0800 TABE Testing Education, MCAS Beaufort »» 0900 MCFTB MCAS L.I.N.K.S. for Marines MCFTB Office, MCAS Beaufort »» 0900 MCFTB MCAS Staying Connected Through the Miles MCFTB House, Laurel Bay »» 0900 MCFTB MCRD The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People MCFTB Four Winds Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 201, MCRD Parris Island »» 0930 Story Time and Craft Library, MCAS Beaufort »» 1300 DLAB Testing Education, MCRD Parris Island »» 1900 SMP Karaoke with DJ Donna Thursday Night Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island »» 1900 SMP Spades Tournament Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort FRI 17 »» 0800 CRMC Retirement Transition Readiness Seminar Bldg. 807, Room 23, MCAS Beaufort »» 0800 Military Academic Skills Program Education, MCRD Parris Island »» 1000 MCFTB MCAS Hearts Apart Support Group MCFTB House, Laurel Bay »» 1900 SMP Friday Movie Night Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort SAT 18 »» 0900 MCFTB MCAS Kids on the Home Front Youth Center, Laurel Bay TUE 21 »» 0800 Military Academic Skills Program Education, MCRD Parris Island »» 0900 MCFTB MCRD The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People MCFTB Four Winds Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 201, MCRD Parris Island »» 0900 AFCT Testing Education, MCRD Parris Island »» 1300 BHB Anger Management Bldg. 17, MCRD Parris Island »» 1430 Paying for College Workshop Education, MCAS Beaufort »» 1700 EFMP Bowling Bowling Center, MCAS Beaufort »» 1900 SMP Tuesday Night Texas Hold'em Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort WED 22 »» 0800 BHB Incident Determination Training Bldg. 807, Room 33, MCAS Beaufort »» 0800 BHB Men's Group Bldg. 17, MCRD Parris Island »» 0800 Accessing Higher Education Education, MCAS Beaufort »» 0800 Military Academic Skills Program Education, MCRD Parris Island »» 0800 SAT Testing Education, MCRD Parris Island »» 0900 MCFTB MCAS Up, Down, All Around Cycle of Emotions MCFTB House, Laurel Bay
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»» 0900 Story Time Library, MCRD Parris Island »» 0930 Story Time and Craft Library, MCAS Beaufort »» 0930 NPSP Breastfeeding Support Group 1617 Laurel Bay Boulevard, Laurel Bay »» 1000 MCFTB MCAS Positive Strides 7 Day Store, Laurel Bay »» 1000 NPSP Playmorning CDC, Room 130, MCRD Parris Island »» 1100 MCFTB MCRD CO/SEA Spouse Training Traditions, MCRD Parris Island »» 1200 MCFTB MCAS Motivation MCFTB House, Laurel Bay »» 1300 BHB Anger Management Bldg. 17, MCRD Parris Island »» 1300 TABE Testing Education, MCAS Beaufort »» 1300 TABE Testing Education, MCRD Parris Island THU 23 »» 0800 Accessing Higher Education Education, MCAS Beaufort »» 0800 AD DLPT Testing Education, MCRD Parris Island »» 0800 Military Academic Skills Program Education, MCRD Parris Island »» 0830 CDC Story Time CDC, MCRD Parris Island »» 0830 DLAB/AFCT/DLPT Testing Education, MCAS Beaufort »» 0900 EFMP Anti-discrimination Laws (Section 504 Rehabilitative Act) Workshop Youth Center, Laurel Bay »» 0900 MCFTB MCRD The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People MCFTB Four Winds Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 201, MCRD Parris Island »» 1300 DLAB Testing Education, MCRD Parris Island »» 1500 Money and the Military Briefing To Be Determined »» 1730 MCFTB MCAS Team Beaufort Volunteer Rally Youth Center, Laurel Bay »» 1900 SMP PS3 Tournament Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort FRI 24 »» 0800 Military Academic Skills Program Education, MCRD Parris Island »» 0900 MCFTB MCAS L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses MCFTB Office, MCAS Beaufort »» 1000 MCFTB MCAS Hearts Apart Support Group MCFTB House, Laurel Bay »» 1230 MCFTB MCAS Focus MCFTB House, Laurel Bay »» 1700 Oyster Roast. $15 per person (Reservations required). Traditions, MCRD Parris Island »» 1900 SMP Friday Movie Night Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort SAT 25 »» SMP Paintball Trip Charleston, South Carolina »» 1200 Troops To Teachers Brief Library, MCAS Beaufort »» 2000 SMP Ultimate Fighting Championship
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(UFC) on Fox 10 Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort MON 27 »» 27 January – 31 January CDC Science Week CDC, Laurel Bay »» 0800 CRMC TRS Bldg. 923, Room 27, MCRD Parris Island »» 0800 SAT Testing Education, MCAS Beaufort »» 0800 TRS Education Introduction Education, MCRD Parris Island »» 0830 CDC FCC New Provider Orientation CDC, MCRD Parris Island »» 0900 AFCT Testing Education, MCRD Parris Island »» 1000 NPSP Playmorning Youth Center, Laurel Bay »» 1200 NPSP Men's Parenting Group 1617 Laurel Bay Boulevard, Laurel Bay »» 1300 TABE Testing Education, MCRD Parris Island TUE 28 »» 0800 ACT Testing Education, MCRD Parris Island »» 0800 CRMC TRS Bldg. 923, Room 27, MCRD Parris Island »» 0830 CDC FCC New Provider Orientation CDC, MCRD Parris Island »» 0830 ACT Testing Education, MCAS Beaufort »» 1000 MCFTB MCAS Read Your Way Through Deployment MCFTB House, Laurel Bay »» 1230 MCFTB MCAS Goals MCFTB Office, MCAS Beaufort »» 1300 BHB Anger Management Bldg. 807, Room 33, MCAS Beaufort »» 1430 Paying for College Workshop Education, MCRD Parris Island »» 1900 SMP Tuesday Night Texas Hold'em Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort
WED 29 »» 0800 CRMC VA Medical Record Review Bldg. 807, Room 23, MCAS Beaufort »» 0800 BHB Men's Group Bldg. 17, MCRD Parris Island »» 0800 CRMC TRS Bldg. 923, Room 27, MCRD Parris Island »» 0800 DLPT Testing Education, MCRD Parris Island »» 0830 CDC FCC New Provider Orientation CDC, MCRD Parris Island »» 0900 Story Time Library, MCRD Parris Island »» 0930 NPSP Breastfeeding Support Group 1617 Laurel Bay Boulevard, Laurel Bay »» 1000 MCFTB MCAS MAG-31 Return and Reunion Brief MCFTB Office, MCAS Beaufort »» 1000 MCFTB MCAS Positive Strides 7 Day Store, Laurel Bay »» 1000 NPSP Playmorning CDC, Room 130, MCRD Parris Island »» 1300 BHB Anger Management Bldg. 807, Room 33, MCAS Beaufort »» 1300 DLAB Testing Education, MCRD Parris Island »» 1300 TABE Testing Education, MCAS Beaufort THU 30 »» 0800 CRMC TRS Bldg. 923, Room 27, MCRD Parris Island »» 0830 CDC FCC New Provider Orientation CDC, MCRD Parris Island »» 0900 MCFTB MCAS Balance MCFTB Office, MCAS Beaufort »» 0900 EFMP Coffee Hour Crafting 487 Laurel Bay Boulevard, Laurel Bay »» 1300 TABE Testing Education, MCAS Beaufort »» 1600 SMP Air Hockey Tournament Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort
FRI 31 »» 0800 CRMC TRS Bldg. 923, Room 27, MCRD Parris Island »» 0830 CDC FCC New Provider Orientation CDC, MCRD Parris Island »» 1000 MCFTB MCAS Hearts Apart Support Group MCFTB House, Laurel Bay »» 1800 MCFTB MCAS Bizarre Ball Gown Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort »» 1800 Culinary Dinner. Cost is $35 a person or $60 a couple, reservations and advance payment required. Traditions, MCRD Parris Island »» 1900 SMP Friday Movie Night Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. TO VIEW THE ENTIRE MCCS CALENDAR, RECEIVE EVENT REMINDERS & MORE, VISIT US ONLINE AT MCCS-SC.COM
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TIPS & TOOLS FOR STUDENTS
Your base libraries provide many educational resources for students in grades K-12! We make every effort to provide online resources and purchase books that reflect the curriculum needs at multiple levels. Several of the online tools available to the students include the Encyclopedia Britannica Online, World Book Online and EBSCO Host which has several online resources at each level. The Elementary Research tool includes information which dates back to 1990 and is an excellent research tool for children who are just learning basic research applications. Similar but more complex research tools are also available for middle and high school students. MAS Complete is designed specifically for high school students that include information, reference sources, books, biographies as well as primary resource documents dating back to 1978. You can receive the necessary passwords to access these programs by contacting your base library.
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READING LIST
Without Mercy: The Stunning True Story of Race, Crime, and Corruption in the Deep South by David Beasley (364.1323) Six black men were executed by electric chair in just one hour and twenty-one minutes in the New Deal funded Tattnall Prison in 1938. Witness the role of the New Deal in tense race relations during the time when Georgia’s Governor, E.D. Rivers, looked the other way as the Ku Klux Klan extended its influence throughout his administration.
The Gods of Guilt by Michael Connelly (MCN CON) Mickey Haller, an attorney whose office is the back seat of his Lincoln Town Car, thought he saved his former client from her life as a prostitute. In actuality, she went back to her old lifestyle and has been found murdered. Haller must work tirelessly to prove that he wasn’t the one that pushed her back to the streets and into harm’s way. Command Authority by Tom Clancy and Mark Greaney (MCN CLA) Dark secrets surround Russia's newest strong man and only President Jack Ryan has answers to the mysterious leader's rise to power.
Promises Kept: Raising Black Boys to Succeed in School and in Life by Dr. Joe Brewster, Michèle Stephenson and Hilary Beard (371.829) After discovering their son wasn’t keeping up in his New York City private school, Dr. Joe Brewster and Michèle Stephenson search to find an explanation for the reason why so many young, black boys struggle with academics regardless of their economic upbringing. Serving as a companion to their documentary, American Promise, Promises Kept calls for a system that will close the black male achievement gap.
In Retrospect by Ellen Larson (MCN LAR) In 3324, former resistance fighter Merit Rafi is assigned to investigate the murder of General Omari Zane, someone she would have gladly killed herself. Merit, the last person left who can use Forensic Retrospection, must go back in time to find Zane's killer or the people she loves will pay dearly for her mistake.
Waking from the Dream: The Struggle for Civil Rights in the Shadow of Martin Luther King, Jr. by David L. Chappell (232.092) What has become of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.' s dream in the years following his assassination? Waking from the Dream examines the current state of the Civil Rights Movement and explores the ensuing battle over how this great man is to be remembered.
The Prince of Risk: A Novel by Christopher Reich (MCN REI) Boby Astor is a hedge fund manager preparing a daring move that could give him more money than the he ever dreamed when his father is killed on his way to tell the President of the United States a horrific secret. As attacks send his business tumbling down, Bobby seeks answers about his father's strange murder and discovers a foreign conspiracy that could threaten the entire United States financial system.
The Empire of Necessity: Slavery, Freedom, and Deception in the New World by Greg Grandin (306.362) New England seal hunter, Captain Amasa Delano, came aboard a distressed Spanish ship he thought was carrying slaves bound for the New World. In actuality, the “humble servants” were staging an elaborate ruse after seizing control of the vessel and killing most of the crew. The anti-slavery captain and his crew reacted violently toward the remaining crew of the Spanish ship revealing how economies, faith and people collided in the New World. Your Life Calling: Reimagining the Rest of Your Life by Jane Pauley (MCN 921 Pauley) It’s never too late to start over. Take your first steps toward a new life with this guide filled with motivating ideas aimed at helping you reinvent yourself. Company Man: Thirty Years of Controversy and Crisis in the CIA by John Rizzo (MCN 921 Rizzo) Walk in the CIA’s shadowy corridors as a retired CIA officer recounts the agency’s evolution and numerous controversies over the span of 30 years. Rizzo reveals insider stories and details about major events that rocked Washington including post 9-11 controversies. Cross My Heart by James Patterson (MCN Pat) What do you do when protecting those you love means signing their death warrants? Alex Cross faces a foe bent on staking his own claim as a criminal genius by using Cross’s love for his family against him.
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BE CAUTIOUS OF SCAMS Recently, scammers have acquired toll free telephone numbers just one digit off from Department of Veterans Administration numbers and have been asking for callers' social security numbers, credit card numbers and other personal and financial information. Please be aware and be sure to use the following correct numbers: Department of Veterans Administration: 1-800-827-1000 G.I. Bill Line: 1-888-442-4551
military tuition assistance. Come to one of our upcoming classes to learn how to find more money for your education. 7 January | 1430-1630 Bldg. 596, MCAS Beaufort 14 January | 1430-1630 Bldg. 923, MCRD Parris Island 21 January | 1430-1630 Bldg. 596, MCAS Beaufort
TROOPS TO TEACHERS Would you like to become a teacher? TheTroops toTeachers representative will be here to answer your questions on 25 January at 1200 in the MCAS Beaufort Library.
28 January | 1430-1630 Bldg. 923, MCRD Parris Island FREE BASIC SKILLS COURSE Active-duty military, veterans and adult family members can sign-up for this FREE, 3-week (PTAD) course to strengthen basic academic skills, prepare for increased job performance, high stakes testing or continuing education. Each day is half basic math skills and half basic written English communication skills. To sign-up or for questions, call 228-2152 or 2287484. The upcoming courses are on: 6 - 24 January (Weekdays only) | 0800-1600 MCRD Parris Island 3 - 21 February | 0800-1600 MCAS Beaufort 3 - 21 March | 0800-1600 Bldg. 923, MCRD Parris Island FREE MOS APPRENTICESHIPS USMAP documents your job skills while you are active duty to help you get civilian jobs when you transition. Employers know the value of apprenticeships so having a Department of Labor Certificate of Completion is a definite advantage. The program requires no off-duty hours and depending on how long you have been in the military you can be granted up to half of the required OJT hours for military experience. There is no testing involved - the program only requires you to log your hours every day at work on the computer and be verified by a supervisor. If you want to get a jump on the competition for those great career jobs after your tour of duty, enroll in the program at usmap.cnet.navy.mil or contact us for more information at 228-2152 or 228-7484.
FREE TESTS Active-duty military, veterans and family members can receive free testing from the Education Offices for tests like the SAT, ACT, AFCT, DLPT, DLAB and many others. To schedule test proctoring or for more information, please call either the MCAS Beaufort Education Office at 228-7474 or MCRD Parris Island Education Office at 228-2086. ACCESSING HIGHER EDUCATION Do you want a college degree but don't know where to start? This 2 day class covers: deciding what school to attend, what program to pursue, checking to see if a school is accredited, means of paying for your education, completing applications and much more. While participants of the Transition Readiness Seminars have priority, other active-duty military, family members and veterans can attend when space is available. For more information or to register, call MCAS Beaufort Transition Assistance at 228-6670 or MCRD Parris Island Transition Assistance at 228-2761.
START NOW! The spring semesters for many schools start in January. Don't waste a minute! Apply for classes, programs and schools today! For Academic Advisements on how to get started or how to take assessments to help guide your choices, active-duty military, veterans and adult family members should contact either the MCAS Education Office at 228-7474 or the MCRD Education Office at 228-2086.
13 and 14 January | 0800-1600 Bldg. 596, MCAS Beaufort 22 and 23 January | 0800-1600 Bldg. 596, MCAS Beaufort
QUOTE OF THE MONTH " The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
PAYING FOR COLLEGE This 2 hour class will explore means of affording a college education. Paying for college can be difficult, especially with the limits placed on
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