MAY 2010
FOR ACTIVE DUTY MAND MILITARY FAMILIES, RETIREES & EMPLOYEES AROUND THE TRI-COM
Parris Island 228-1566
May 9, 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Please reserve your seats before May 7 by calling 228-1566 for Lyceum or 228-7541 for the O’Club
228-7541
TRADITIONS R. V. PARK WILL BE RE-OPENING PARRIS ISLAND
THIS MONTH Grand Opening
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May 14, 2010 We will begin accepting reservations May 1. To make a reservation call 228-7472 between 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m..
Calendar
May 2010
Opportunities for You & Your Family 3...................................... MCRD L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Meeting p8
18..................................................Texas Hold’em, Burners p6
3.......................MCAS VA Medical Records Review/DTAP p7
18-19..................... MCRD 7 Habits Signature- 4 day class p8
4................. MCAS L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Meeting for Couples p8
19..........................MCAS Federal Employment Workshop p7
4....................................................Texas Hold’em, Burners p6
19............................................. SMP Meeting, Brig N’ Brew p6
4..............................................MCRD Federal Employment p7
19.....................................................SMP Meeting, Burners p6
4..................................... MCRD L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Training p8
19.........................MCAS Welcome Aboard, Officers’ Club p8
4-7...............MCAS Transition Assistance Program (TAP) p7
19.......................................... Troop Appreciation, Burners p6
5............................................... SMP Meeting, Brig N’ Brew p6
19..................................Karaoke/Open Mic Night, Burners p6
5................................MCRD Strengthening Your Marriage p8
20..............MCAS Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Workshop p7
5............ MCAS L.I.N.K.S. for Marines, Corporals’ Course p8
20..............................MCRD Survivor Benefit Plan Course p7
5.......................................................SMP Meeting, Burners p6
20........................................... MCRD L.I.N.K.S. Infomercial p8
6..................................... MCRD L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Training p8
20................................Karaoke w/DJ Donna, Brig N’ Brew p6
6............................................. MCRD L.I.N.K.S. Infomercial p8
20.........MCAS Hearts Apart: Deployment Support Group p8
6.........................................MCRD Career Decision Making p7
20-21.................................................................MCRD PREP p8
6..............................................MCRD Career Assessments p7
21..................................Elliot Olympics, Elliot Elementary p6
6..................................Karaoke w/DJ Donna, Brig N’ Brew p6
21-23.............................. CREDO Personal Growth Retreat p8
6...........MCAS Hearts Apart: Deployment Support Group p8
22................................................ COMICS ON DUTY p14
7................................... MCRD Take your Spouse to lunch p8
22..........................................MCRD FR Volunteer Training p8
7-9................................................NASCAR, Darlington, SC p6
22...........................................MCAS L.I.N.K.S. for Couples p8
8........................................ MCAS Texas Hold’em, Burners p6
22 - Sep 7..........................101 Days of Summer Challenge p4
8.............................................MCAS L.I.N.K.S. for Couples p8
24.............................................MCRD Pre-Separation Brief p7
8...............................................................UFC 113, Burners p6
24....................... MCRD Depot Family Readiness Meeting p8
9.........................................................Mother’s Day Brunch p3
25.............................................MCAS Pre-Separation Brief p7
10.......................MCRD DTAP/VA Medical Record Review p7
25.....................................MCRD Storytime at the Library p12
10-14.................................FCC New Provider Orientation p13
25..................................................Texas Hold’em, Burners p6
10-14................................ MCAS Retirement/TAP Seminar p7
26.....................................MCRD Storytime at the Library p12
11...........................................EFMP Child Support Groups p7
25-26.....................................MCRD L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses p8
11.....................................MCRD Storytime at the Library p12
25-27..................... MCRD Transition Assistance Program p7
11........................................... MCAS L.I.N.K.S. for Marines p8
25-27..................................... MCAS L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses p8
11..................................................Texas Hold’em, Burners p6
27................................Karaoke w/DJ Donna, Brig N’ Brew p6
11-12..................... MCRD 7 Habits Signature- 4 day class p8
27..................................................Pre-School Graduation p13
12.............................Beginning the Journey, Brig N’ Brew p6
27........................................... MCRD L.I.N.K.S. Infomercial p8
13................................Karaoke w/DJ Donna, Brig N’ Brew p6
27.........MCAS Hearts Apart: Deployment Support Group p8
14..................................................... SMP Golf Tournament p6
28.......................................................... POOLS OPEN p4
15.........................................“Family Fun Fitness Festival” p4
29.............................................................UFC 114, Burners p6
17........................... MCAS Career Assessment Workshop p7
31...........................................................Memorial Day Holiday
18........................................MCRD Interviewing Strategies p7
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Food & Hospitality May 9, 2010, 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bring your family to the incredible, all-you-can-eat full Sunday Brunch at the Lyceum, MCRD Parris Island, or the O’Club, MCAS Beaufort. Enjoy beautiful Lowcountry views as you dine on our brunch specialties: all-you-can-eat breakfast and Lunch Buffets desserts | coffee | tea | juice Adults $16.95 Children Ages 6-12 $6.95 Age 5 & Under FREE
Please reserve your seats before May 7 by calling 228-1566 for Lyceum or 228-7541 for the O’Club
228-7541
Parris Island 228-1566
Full service catering for any occasion
Three venues available on Parris Island for your special event
Seating capacity of up to 600 guests For any of your special event needs please contact our Catering Manager
843-228-1559
Julie McElwain mcelwainjd@usmc-mccs.org FAX: 843-228-1560 3
Health & Fitness
Family, Fitness and Fun
The “Family, Fitness and Fun Program “ culminates May 15 with an open participation 5K run/ walk starting at the commissary at 7 a.m.. The purpose of the “Family, Fun and Fitness Program” is to get people moving, motivated and eating healthy. The program started in January with the big finale during the May Case Lot Sale. Case Lot is May 14-16 with events on May 15. There will be prizes for the 5K provided by MCCS. For all who participated in the weight loss event that began in January, the final weigh-in is from 9-11 a.m.. The awards ceremony is at 12 p.m. provided by DeCA and MCCS. Activities for children such as bouncy houses, dunking booth and games are scheduled for 9 a.m.12 p.m. There will be many giveaways and prizes.
May 21 – Sept. 8
The objective of this program is to create a summer-long unit competition and to host events that share the mission of eliminating illegal drug use and promoting responsible use of alcohol within the military. This competition will be offered to all registered units aboard MCAS Beaufort and MCRD Parris Island. The unit earning the most points will be awarded a cash incentive deposited in the unit recreation fund. Points will be scored in a variety of ways: attendance/participation at specified events, such as the Annual Health & Wellness Fairs, least number of drug/alcohol related incidents during the dates of the program and other related activities. Points will be scored on a percentage basis to allow fairness to all sizes of commands. The competition begins May 21 with the MCAS Quarterly Road Race starting at 7 a.m.. For race information contact Bill Brown at 228-1561. For more information contact Kathy Williams, Health Promotion 228-7616 or Dan Evans, Alcohol Prevention Specialist 228-7522.
THE POOLS OPEN MAY 28
Awards for the Weight Loss Competition: * $200 - 1st place in “Weight Loss” * $200- 1st place in “Most Inches Lost” * $100- 2nd place in “Weight Loss” * $100- 2nd place in “Most Inches Lost” * $50- 3rd place in “Weight Loss” * $50- 3rd place in “Most Inches Lost” The dollar amounts are for vouchers at the commissary, MCCS will have prizes for those not eligible to shop at the commissary. Program Contacts: Kathy Williams, Health Promotion • 228-7616 Bill Brown, Athletics • 228-1561 Cindy Six, Commissary • 228-3727
Aquatic Fitness
Laurel Bay (228-7524)...............Tue-Sat from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. .........................................................Sun from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m .................................................................Closed on Mondays
Aquatic fitness is the best non-impact fitness activity, and almost anyone can participate. Water exercise can be beneficial whether you are modifying your fitness program, recovering from an injury, pregnant, overweight or elderly.
Parris Island (228-1506)...............Tue-Fri from 11 a.m. - 1900 ..........................................................Sat from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m .........................................................Sun from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m .................................................................Closed on Mondays
While in the water, your weight can be reduced up to 90 percent, reducing stress on weight bearing joints, bones and muscles. Aquatic exercise may be a good option to include in your physical fitness program if you are starting a new exercise program or suffer back and joint pain. Aquatic exercise rarely results in injury, yet offers exercise in all of the components of physical fitness: cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility.
Naval Hospital (228-5609)...... Mon, Tue, from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m ...........................................................Closed on Wednesdays ............................................Thu, Fri, Sat from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m .........................................................Sun from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m
Joshua Cole MCCS SC Aquatics Director colej@usmc-mccs.org 843-228-1543 office 843-812-4588 Cell
Beginning June 5, we are offering water aerobics for active duty members during the week and a Saturday class for all hands.
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Health & Fitness Parris Island Wins Interclub Match Golf Tournament Over Spring Island
PARRIS ISLAND, South Carolina -- The 2009-2010 Interclub Match, an annual golf tournament that pits Parris Island against Spring Island, concluded with Parris Island’s team emerging victorious for the first time since 2001. The final round of a two round series culminated at Old Tabby Links on Spring Island April 5. The first round was on Nov. 3, 2009 at The Legends on Parris Island. The Interclub Match started in 1998, and healthy rivalry has been alive ever since. “The tournament originated with the purpose of building relationships with the local community, and to develop a competitive rivalry with an outside golf club,” said Andy Hinson, The Legend’s head golf professional. The tournament features a Stableford scoring format and each team has 12 players (11 amateurs and one professional). The top nine scores (Stableford points) are counted for each team. Rather than counting the total number of strokes taken, as in stroke play, the Stableford system involves scoring points based on the number of strokes taken at each hole. Unlike traditional scoring methods, where the aim is to have the lowest score, under Stableford rules the objective is to have the highest score. The first round played at Parris Island left Spring Island down -35 points to Parris Island’s 7 points (Stableford points). During the second round, Spring Island recovered slightly on their home soil by earning a cumulative score of 0 to Parris Island’s -8, but it wasn’t enough as the total cumulative score was Parris Island -7, Spring Island -35. The Parris Island amateur team members were a combination of retired and active duty military, Department of Defense and Department of Justice employees.
The full Parris Island team included: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
“I really enjoyed playing in this tournament.” said Captain Young representing Parris Island. “While the competition kept it exciting, it was just about having a good time, and that’s what we did. I hope to play again next year.”
Healthy Recipes Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients • 1 (2 1/2-pound) beef tenderloin, trimmed • Cooking spray • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme • 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Col Mike Bowersox Col Jeff Fultz Capt Elgin Young Lt Mark Giralmo SSgt Jon Allen Sgt Matt O’Brien Col George Reynolds (Ret) Capt Butch Bloomer (Ret) WO1 Jim Johnson (Ret) WO Ron Brinkman (Ret) SgtMaj Charlie Fish (Ret) SgtMaj Jerry Michael (Ret) 1stSgt George Miller (Ret) GySgt Jesse Locke (Ret) Brian Baird Dennis March Joe Matalik Andy Hinson (Golf Professional) Tom Weslake (Golf Professional)
Preparation
Beef Tenderloin with Mustard and Herbs
1. Prepare grill. 2. Lightly coat beef with cooking spray; sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper. Place beef on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Reduce heat to medium. Grill 30 minutes or until a thermometer registers 145° or until desired degree of doneness, turning to brown on all sides. Let beef stand 10 minutes. 3. Sprinkle parsley, thyme, and rosemary in an even layer on an 18 x 15–inch sheet of plastic wrap. Brush mustard evenly over beef. Place beef in herb mixture on plastic wrap; roll beef over herbs, pressing gently. Slice beef.
Grill the meat first, and then coat it in the mustard and herb mixture for bright, fresh flavors. Spread the chopped fresh herbs on a sheet of plastic wrap so you can evenly coat the beef with minimal mess. Serve the tenderloin with grilled polenta and a simple salad. Nutritional Information Calories: 191 (44% from fat) • Fat: 9.4g (sat 3.7g,mono 3.9g,poly 0.4g) Protein: 23.4g • Carbohydrate: 1.4g • Fiber: 0.2g • Cholesterol: 71mg Iron: 1.7mg • Sodium: 393mg • Calcium: 23mg
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Single Marine & Sailor Program SINGLE MARINE EVENTS May 4..................................................................... Texas Hold’em....... Burners................................................ 7 p.m. May 5........................................................................ SMP Meeting....... Brig N’ Brew...................................... 10 a.m. May 5........................................................................ SMP Meeting....... Burners................................................ 2 p.m. May 6...........................................................Karaoke w/DJ Donna....... Brig N’ Brew........................ 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. May 7-9............................................................................ NASCAR....... Darlington, SC............................................... May 8..........................................................MCAS Texas Hold’em....... Burners.............................................. 10 a.m. May 8................................................................................ UFC 113....... Burners.............................................. 10 p.m. May 11................................................................... Texas Hold’em....... Burners................................................ 7 p.m. May 12......................................................Beginning the Journey....... Brig N’ Brew............ 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. May 13.........................................................Karaoke w/DJ Donna....... Brig N’ Brew........................ 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. May 14.......................................................SMP Golf Tournament....... Legends of Parris Island.................... 1 p.m. May 18................................................................... Texas Hold’em....... Burners................................................ 7 p.m. May 19...................................................................... SMP Meeting....... Brig N’ Brew...................................... 10 a.m. May 19...................................................................... SMP Meeting....... Burners................................................ 2 p.m. May 19........................................................... Troop Appreciation....... Burners................................................ 3 p.m. May 19................................................... Karaoke/Open Mic Night....... Burners................................ 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. May 20.........................................................Karaoke w/DJ Donna....... Brig N’ Brew........................ 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. May 21...................................................................Elliot Olympics....... Elliot Elementary School.....8 a.m. - 12 p.m. May 25................................................................... Texas Hold’em....... Burners................................................ 7 p.m. May 27.........................................................Karaoke w/DJ Donna....... Brig N’ Brew........................ 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. May 29.............................................................................. UFC 114....... Burners.............................................. 10 p.m.
MCRD 228-1541 MCAS 228-7405
Lowcountry Happenings April 30 - May 1 at 11 a.m. to 5 p.m....................................... 11th Annual Taste of Beaufort May 2 at 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m............................................... Navy Nurse’s Corps Golf Outing
at The Legends Golf Course
May 7 at 1 p.m. .......................... Hospice Care of the Lowcountry - 6th Annual Yacht Hop
at the Harbour Town Yacht Basin, Sea Pines Resort Hilton Head Island, SC
May 27-30..........................................................................................................Gullah Festival
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Family Matters EFMP offers Military Parent Child Support Groups
Career Services May Schedule MCAS Beaufort
Have you heard? Exceptional Family Member Program has teamed up with Galer Elementary and Parents to inform families of the exceptional benefits various organizations have to offer through “Military Parent Child Support Groups.” Each month expect to be provided with information and resources available to you on the installations and in the community. Sessions are open to all and held at Galer Elementary on Laurel Bay every second Tuesday of every month from 4:15 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
All held in Bldg 807. Call 228-7701/6670 for your seat. 3
VA Medical Records Review/DTAP 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Transition Assistance Program (TAP) 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
10-14
Retirement/TAP Seminar 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Career Assessment Workshop 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
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Federal Employment Workshop 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Workshop 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
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Pre-Separation Brief *7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
*Note: New starting time for PreSEP
MCRD Parris Island
All held in Bldg 923. Call 228-2761 to reserve your seat. 4
Federal Employment 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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Career Decision Making 1 p.m - 2 p.m.
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Career Assessments 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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DTAP/VA Medical Record Review 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Interviewing Strategies 1 p.m - 3 p.m.
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Survivor Benefit Plan 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
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Pre-Separation Brief 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
25-27
Transition Assistance Program 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Milspeak Creative Writing Seminar - XI The class started in 2005 and resulted in an anthology in 2009. Several writers from MCWS are now published authors. Optional - Most share their stories at http://milspeak.org. Place: Second Deck, CR 204, Bldg 596, (Education, Library & Training) Geiger Blvd MCAS Beaufort Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. on five Saturdays between June 12 & July :
Schedule: June 12 - Seminar Saturday June 19 - Guest Speaker (Author) / Open Discussion June 26 - First Workshop July 3 - “Off” July 10 - Second Workshop July 17 - “Off” July 24 - Celebration Saturday (Reading - Guests)
To participate, please send an email to charles.ellard@usmc.mil More info about Milspeak - http://milspeak.org.
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M. C. F. T. B.
M A R I N E
C O R P S
F A M I L Y
T E A M
B U I L D I N G
Please visit our website: http://mccs-sc.com/MCFTB/
MCAS Beaufort L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Team – Thanks for all you do!
MCAS Beaufort
MCRD Parris Island 03........................ L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Meeting, MCFTB Training Room 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
04.. L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Meeting for Couples Session, Welcome Center 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
04 & 06...............L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Training, MCFTB Training Room 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
05..............................L.I.N.K.S. for Marines, Corporals’ Course 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
05.. Strengthening Your Marriage, Douglas Visitor’s Center 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
06........... Hearts Apart: Deployment Support Group, MCFTB House 5:30 p.m - 7 p.m.
06..................L.I.N.K.S. Infomercial, Douglas Visitor’s Center 6:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 07..............................Take your Spouse to lunch, H&S Chow Hall 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
08........................................L.I.N.K.S. for Couples, Log Cabin 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
15..................... “Family Fun Fitness Festival”, MCRD Commissary 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
11...................................L.I.N.K.S. for Marines, Welcome Center 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
11-12 & 18-19.7 Habits Signature- 4 day class, MCFTB Training Room 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
13........... Hearts Apart: Deployment Support Group, MCFTB House 5:30 p.m.- 7 p.m.
20..................L.I.N.K.S. Infomercial, Douglas Visitor’s Center 6:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 20-21............................................................. PREP, TBD 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
18............................... L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Meeting, MCFTB House 5:30 p.m.- 7 p.m.
22...........................FR Volunteer Training, MCFTB Training Room 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 19.................................. Welcome Aboard, Officers’ Club 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
22.............................. L.I.N.K.S. for Couples (PI Band), Four Winds 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
20........... Hearts Apart: Deployment Support Group, MCFTB House 5:30 p.m.- 7 p.m.
21-23....................................... CREDO Personal Growth, St. Simons Island, GA
25-27........................... L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses, Welcome Center 6 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
24..........Depot Family Readiness Meeting, Douglas Visitor’s Center 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. 25-26................... L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses, MCFTB Training Room 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
27........... Hearts Apart: Deployment Support Group, MCFTB House 5:30 p.m.- 7 p.m.
27..................L.I.N.K.S. Infomercial, Douglas Visitor’s Center 6:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 31............................................................................Memorial Day Holiday
For more information, please contact your MCAS MCFTB Team Melinda Henrickson – MCFTB Director – 228-6141 Christina Swick – MCFTB Administrative Assistant – 228-6141 Julia Gwynn – L.I.N.K.S. Program Trainer – 228-7397 Brittany Coppinger – L.I.N.K.S. Administrative Assistant – 228-7362 Ligaya Lowe – Readiness & Deployment Support Trainer – 228-7311 Roxanne Farr – LifeSkills Program Trainer – 228-7334 Ashton Pearce – Family Readiness Program Trainer – 228-7495
For more information, please contact your MCRD MCFTB Team Deanna Simpson, Director: 228-1505 Jennifer Carr, Administrative Specialist: 228-1662 Krissy Stewart, Family Readiness Program Trainer: 228-1663 Stan Becker, L.I.N.K.S. Program Trainer: 228-1573 Crystal Hundley, LifeSkills Trainer: 228-1570
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Retired Activities A R T F O S T E R • MC A S B E A U F O R T B L D G 7 0 3 • 2 2 8 - 6 2 2 2
STOP-LOSS PAY: The Army has started sending direct mailings to 50,000 people believed to have been stop-lossed and have not yet applied for the payments they are owed. It is estimated that over 100,000 eligible soldiers and surviving spouses may be eligible. So far, 10,000 claims have been sent to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service for payment. They must provide documented proof they were stop lossed with their claim. Family members of deceased service members should contact the appropriate military service for assistance in filing their claim. Information on how to contact each of the services is listed below: Army: Go to https://stoplosspay.army. mil or email RetroStopLossPay@CONUS. Army.Mil Navy: Email NXAG_N132C@navy.mil Marine Corps: Go to https://manpower. usmc.mil/stoploss or email stoploss@ usmc.mil Air Force: Go to http://afpc.randolph. af.mil/stoploss/
VA HOMELESS VETS: The Department of Veterans Affairs is allocating $39 million to fund about 2,200 new transitional housing beds through grants to local providers. “VA is committed to ending the cycle of homelessness among Veterans,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. “We will use every tool at our disposal - health care, education, jobs, safe housing - to ensure our Veterans are restored to lives with dignity, purpose and safety.” The $39 million in funding is broken into two categories. About $24 million in grants are available to renovate or rehabilitate space to create about 1,000 transitional housing beds. For more information, refer to VA’s Web page for the grant and per diem program at www. va.gov/homeless or contact VA’s program office, call 877-332-0334, or e-mail VA at homelessvets@va.gov . CONCURRENT RECEIPT: The Senate Armed Services Committee has given a sliver of hope to some disabled military retirees still waiting for the right to receive their full military retirement pay and veterans disability compensation. The committee is asking the Senate Budget Committee to make adjustments in the 2011 federal budget to accommodate $264 million in additional benefits in 2011 and $5.4 billion over the next 10 years to allow an expansion of “concurrent receipt.” The request comes in the committee’s letter to the Senate Budget Committee making recommendations about the $708 billion defense budget for 2011. BILL MAULDIN STAMP: The United States Postal Service deserves a standing ovation for something that happened in March: Bill Mauldin got his own postage stamp. It’s an honor that most generals and admirals never receive. Mauldin, and
his work, meant so much to the millions of Americans who fought in World War II, and to those who had waited for them to come home. He was a kid cartoonist for Stars and Stripes, the military newspaper; Mauldin’s drawings of his muddy, exhausted, whisker-stubbled infantrymen Willie and Joe were the voice of truth about what it was like on the front lines. Mauldin was an enlisted man just like the soldiers he drew for; his gripes were their gripes, his laughs were their laughs, his heartaches were their heartaches. He was one of them. They loved him. He never held back. Sometimes, when his cartoons cut too close for comfort, his superior officers tried to tone him down. In one memorable incident, he enraged Gen. George S. Patton, and Patton informed Mauldin he wanted the pointed cartoons -- celebrating the fighting men, lampooning the highranking officers -- to stop. Now! Mauldin’s drawings of his exhausted infantrymen Willie and Joe were the voice of truth. The news passed from soldier to soldier. How was Sgt. Bill Mauldin going to stand up to Gen. Patton? It seemed impossible. Not quite. Mauldin, it turned out, had an ardent fan: Five-star Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, supreme commander of the Allied forces in Europe. Ike put out the word: Mauldin draws what Mauldin wants. Mauldin won. Patton lost. MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM: The Military Health System (MHS) is a global medical network within the Department of Defense that provides health care to all U.S. military personnel worldwide. Equipped with 59 hospitals, 364 health clinics and a $50 billion budget, the MHS delivers the highest quality health care in the world to a beneficiary population of 9.6 million service members, veterans, and family members. MHS has launched a new Web site, http://health.mil, that provides a single point of entry to military health news, information and resources. The site is part of the Defense Department’s commitment to make health information available and easy to find. Content is categorized by topic or audience, including service members, retirees and families, health care providers, educators and researchers, Military Health System staff, Defense Department leaders and the media. PTSD Update: The Marijuana Policy Project in Washington D.C. says the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs should let VA doctors use marijuana in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. At present, VA forbids its doctors from recommending medical marijuana to veterans even in the 14 states where medical marijuana is legal. This policy is based on advice from the Drug Enforcement Administration. According to the MPP, a 2008 study by the RAND Corporation in showed that 20 percent of soldiers returning home from
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Iraq and Afghanistan suffer from PTSD and that a 2007 study in the “Journal of Traumatic Stress” found marijuana can be an effective treatment for severe PTSD symptoms. The Marijuana Policy Project and MPP Foundation envision a nation where marijuana is legally regulated similarly to alcohol, marijuana education is honest and realistic, and treatment for problem marijuana users is non-coercive and geared toward reducing harm. Their mission is to: 1. Increase public support for nonpunitive, non-coercive marijuana policies. 2. Identify and activate supporters of non-punitive, non-coercive marijuana policies. 3. Change state laws to reduce or eliminate penalties for the medical and non-medical use of marijuana. 4. Gain influence in Congress. DFAS myPay SYSTEM: Retirees and annuitants with myPay accounts need to establish new user names and passwords if they have not already done so using the new format. The Defense Finance and Accounting Service implemented this new access strategy in an effort to increase the security of user information. The myPay online pay account management system allows many of the 6 million payroll customers of DFAS to access pay information and update such items as direct deposit account numbers, start or stop allotments, alter tax withholding amounts and retrieve tax forms. In the past, myPay account access relied on a user’s Social Security number and a DFAS-provided personal identification number. Later enhancements allowed the user to change their user name, known as a login ID, from their SSN to one of their own making. While the user names were masked (actual letters, numbers and symbols were not visible on the computer screen), more sophisticated “key logging” spyware could potentially provide this information to identity thieves should a user’s computer become compromised. This was also behind an earlier security upgrade that required the use of a virtual keyboard when entering a PIN. The virtual keyboard uses mouse clicks rather than keyboard entry to enter a PIN and access a user’s account.
Retiree News
In order to keep you up on military retiree news, some important articles will be posted on http://mccs-sc.com. Select “Retired Activities” on the top bar; Retiree News is listed in the right column.
Travel Ideas
Mother and Sons Day at the Diamond Savannah, GA
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Sand Gnats
Bus will leave Parris Island MCX at 11 a.m. Games starts at 2 p.m.
Trip includes - lunch, meet & greet with players and run of the bases Tickets can be purchased at the ITT/All Points Travel office located in the Furniture Gallery
chartered bus $10.00 - bus riders are entered into 1st pitch drawing driving yourself $7.00 For more info, please call 228-1540 or visit our website at http://mccs-sc.com Remember you are receiving an even greater savings because ITT purchases are tax free. Please visit or call the ITT office for more information on these events and the many other event tickets we offer. ITT offers nationwide information, tickets, and tours. Have a destination you’d like to visit? Check with ITT to see if we offer special pricing in that area. MCRD Parris Island, SC 843-228-1540 (Located in the Furniture Gallery) MCAS Beaufort, SC 843-228-7769 (Located in the Exchange)
opens june 18 The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Universal Orlando, FL 1 Day Park to Park-- Adult 1 Day Park to Park-- Child 3 Day Park to Park-- Adult 3 Day Park to Park-- Child
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ITT Price $107.00 $97.00 $135.00 $120.00
Gate Price You Save $109.00 $2.00 $99.00 $2.00 $139.00 $4.00 $124.00 $4.00
Education Complete your phase-1 CDL truck or heavy equipment correspondence training now and phase-2 hands-on training during leave. Over 100 carriers and contractors hire our graduates. Graduate on Friday and start work ASAP or use your CDL or Heavy Equipment Training as a backup career plan. All courses are approved for Military Tuition Assistance up front. Students must be at least 18 years of age for the Heavy Equipment Training and 21 for the CDL driver training course. 20 minute interviews are held on Parris Island Recruiting Depot each Friday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Call for an appointment with Cleveland Robinson 561-983-5048 .
Registration for the Embry Riddle Aeronautical University MCAS Beaufort May 31Aug 1 term begins May 1 until June 10. Beaufort classes are one night a week for a nine week period in building #596 Geiger Blvd, MCAS. Online classes are also available beginning the fifteenth of every month. The classes you take can contribute to a college degree (Associates, Bachelors, Masters degree in Professional Aeronautics, or Technical Management) or an A&P license certificate. The cost of your classes are 100 percent covered by tuition assistance. To apply, go to http://erau.edu/beaufort and click “apply now,” or visit 596 Geiger Blvd, MCAS, room 210, and let us personally help you. Embry Aeronautical University is the #1 aeronautical university in the world. Take advantage of our location’s convenience and tuition assistance. Each military fiscal year you are eligible for $4500 to use towards your education. You also may be able to translate your military experience into credits towards a college degree. The combination of a college degree and a military background can prepare you for anything and take you anywhere. The sky is the limit! It is your choice if you want to soar. Give us a call at 228-7585 or email us at beaufort.center@erau.edu, and become an Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Student today.
Earn your college degree while stationed in Beaufort. Registration for Park’s Summer ’10 term May 10 through June 4. The term dates are June 7-July 29, 2010. Courses offered are: Principles of Management, Introduction to Criminal Justice, Introduction to Biology, Business Law II, Basic Issues in Community Based Healthcare Delivery, Criminalistics, Introduction to Computers, Social Inequality, College Algebra, General Aviation Management, Financial Institutions and Markets, Tests and Measurements, Computer Systems Analysis and Design II and Compensation Management. All classes meet on weekday evenings. Online courses are also available. Park University is a fully accredited, private four-year college with 135 years experience in meeting the educational needs of a diverse student population. Current enrollment stands at 25,000 students nationwide. Programs offered in Beaufort include BS and AS degrees in Computer Science, Criminal Justice Administration, Management (Business), Aviation Management, Computer Information Systems Management, Health Care Management, Human Resource Management and Social Psychology. For more information call 228-7052 or visit the Park University office at the MCAS Beaufort Lifelong Learning Center (Bldg. 596, Room 212) or the MCRD Parris Island Education Center (Bldg. 923, Room 37).
The University of South Carolina Beaufort is accepting applications for the 2010 summer and fall semesters. Summer I semester begins May 31 through June 29; Summer 8 week courses begin May 31 through July 22; Summer II classes begin July 6 through August 4; and Summer 10 week courses begin May 31 through August 4. The 2010 fall semester classes begin August 19, 2010. Active military students and family members wishing to apply for admission should be making appointments with counselors on base and/or the South Campus regarding their application process, tuition assistance if applicable, and academic advisement. On Parris Island, call Mr. Les Brediger at 228-2107; at the Marine Corps Air Station call Mr. Brediger at 228-7499 or call the Military Coordinator’s cell phone at 843-368-8211. Continuing students should meet with their academic advisor soon to discuss summer and fall class offerings. The University is expanding eight week course offerings at the Historic Beaufort Campus on Carteret Street in downtown Beaufort along with the traditional 16 week semesters to ensure students have a wide range of course selection. The University of South Carolina Beaufort welcomes you to our full service campuses both here in Beaufort and in Bluffton at the Gateway to Hilton Head Campus. On site financial aid counselors are available for your convenience.
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Education DID YOU KNOW? Tutor.com is available to all military members and their families. The account is listed under the military members name; however, the entire family has access on a 24/7 basis. The program provides assistance for students K-12, college or graduate students, exam prep, resume assistance, and much more. Now that exams are just around the corner, students may require additional help. Please provide your name, rank and home email address at either base library. The user name is the first initial and last name of the individual. The password may be changed when entering the site so that the entire family can remember it.
NEW AT THE LIBRARY “From the Cross to Pentecost” by T.D. Jakes. After two thousand years the mystery of God’s love and the relevancy of His death on the Cross is explored ensuring that there is as value in our lives while answering vital question surrounding this mystery and the Bible. “Mountain Rescue Doctor” by Christopher Van Tilburg. Dr. Tilburg is an emergency room and wilderness physician and a Member of the Hood River Crag Rats who shares firsthand accounts of injured or missing mountain rescues. His fascinating position requires a unique combination of unique emergency room skills as well as survival skills. “Beyond Time-Out” by Dr. Beth A. Grosshans. Initially four parenting styles are introduced that result in varying imbalances within the family then introduces the Ladder approach which is an easy to follow five step programs that can be used effectively both at home and in public. Instructions dealing with read life situations, “The Complete Travel Detective Bible” by Peter Greenberg . This perfect vacation planner by Greenberg a bestselling author provides information such as securing the best fares, accommodations, services and lowest possible prices on more than 146 countries around the world. “Black Hawk: the Battle for the Heart of America” by Henry Trask. The Sauk Indian tribe has inhabited the land west of the Mississippi for hundreds of years but now they are being driven away by white settlers. The Black Hawk War which lasted six months depicts the tragic history of the American frontier, and the republic ruinous pursuit of manifest destiny. “The Lightening Thief” by Rick Riordan. Percy who being expelled from school encounters a textbook where mythical and angry gods jump off the pages. Now Percy and his friends have only ten days to catch a thief and appease the gods while unraveling a terrible treachery. “The Worst of Hard Times” by Timothy Egan. Drawing on voices of those who survived the Dust Bowl are stories of how families kept the dust from their homes, carried on through blinding black blizzards, crop failures and the death of loved ones. Egan’s book captures the very voices of the times, its grit, pathos and abiding courage. “The Man Who Loved China” by Simon Winchester. The biography of Joseph Needlham provides an in depth history of China, and the multitude of discoveries of the Chinese describing the country’s long and astonishing history of invention and technology. “Staying True” by Jenny Sanford. In this candid and compelling memoir, the first lady of South Carolina reveals the private ordeal behind her very public betrayal and offers inspiration for anyone struggling to keep faith during life’s trying times. “Deception” by Jonathan Kellerman. The spellbinding tale of mystery and psychological suspense takes a bold leap into terrifying and uncharted territory of death, abuse, rape and assault while all signs point to a prestigious and renowned educational institution in Los Angeles
Children’s Happenings at the Library
We will celebrate Mother’s Day on May 9 this year. Why not write her a poem to let her know how much you appreciate all that she does? Both Parris Island and the Air Station libraries have lots of books on poems for inspiration. We will also be kicking off our summer reading program on June 7. It will continue for eight weeks. We have ordered an assortment of new titles, including “How to Train Your Dinosaur” by Cressida Cowell, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series by Jeff Kinney and the “Percy Jackson” series by Rick Riordan. For the young adults, we have, “Thirteen Days to Midnight” by Patrick Carman and “Living Hell” by Catherine Jinks, just to name a few. For those who sign up early at either the Parris Island or Air Station library branch, there will be prizes. Our story time will be in full swing in May. For Parris Island, it will be held on the second and fourth Tuesday and Wednesday of the month from 9-9:30 a.m. At the Air Station, story time will be on the third Wednesday of the month beginning at 9 a.m. Please come and join us at either location. Parris Island and the Air Station Library are excited to announce a partnership with “The Sandbox”, an interactive children’s museum on Hilton Head, South Carolina. We have available to us a “Passport to Play.” It is a membership card that entitles a patron and any children under the age of 18, living in their home, free admission to “The Sandbox,” during normal business hours for three days. Please come by either library for more information about this great opportunity for your family.
Samantha’s Corner
A Bookworm’s Recommendations This month’s pick: “The Hero and the Crown” by Robin McKinley The author tells the story of Aerin of Damar, a disregarded princess who yearns to prove herself worthy of respect. She discovers an ointment that protects against dragon fire and uses it to begin fighting lesser dragons until she is skilled enough to face the legendary black dragon, Muar. If you find this book is interesting, you should try these others by the following authors: Megan Whalen Turner, Sherwood Smith, Tamora Pierce, Philip Pullman and Gail Carson Levine
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Child, Youth & Teen Parris Island Child Development Center has planned the following activities for the month of May 2010: • • • •
Mother’s Day Breakfast, May 7 from 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. Preschool Graduation Day, May 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Depot Chapel, Parris Island. Our Hourly care service in Bumble Bees classroom is offered from 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. at building 115. Please call to reserve care at 228-3514. Our Saturday care service is offered from 5 a.m. - 6 p.m. at building 699. Please call to reserve care at 228-3514.
Family Child Care – Enroll Your Little Ones Today! Are you looking for home child care filled with love? Would you like to experience Excellence in Family Child Care? Our certified providers are located within the Tri-Command.
School-Age Children Summer Camp Registration going on now. • • •
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ages 5 and up June 14 - August 13 Laurel Bay or Parris Island Youth Centers. For more information call: Laurel Bay 228-7640 parris island 228-1536 fees based on “leave earnings statement” – “LES” flexible scheduling basketball, video games, game room, computers
Military Spouses - Work at Home!
Become a Family Child Care (FCC) Provider. Stay home with your own children while providing childcare for other military families. Our certification process teaches you to operate your business as a FCC childcare provider. Am I Eligible? To become a certified Family Child Care provider, you must: Be a military spouse within the TriCommand area Be at least 18 years of age Have a high school diploma or GED Be literate in English Have successful PMO background screening for (both spouses) How do I get started? Enroll in one of our 2010 FCC New Provider Orientation Weeks offered: May 10-14, July 12-16, September 13-17, November 15-19 Classes run M-F 9 a.m. to 5 pm.. Cost for the week is $45 and includes CPR & First Aid Certification classes. Pick up an enrollment packet today at Laurel Bay Child Development Center’s Front Desk. For more information, call Janet Knotts, Family Child Care Director at 843-846-2270.
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YOUTH CENTER TEEN HOURS
• ages 13 - 18 • parris island 228-1536 Monday-Friday 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. teens only: tuesdays & wednesdays 6 - 8 p.m. Saturdays 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. • laurel bay 228-7640 • wednesday & thursday 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. • saturdays 12:45 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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