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MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION
February 2009
Volume 5
No. 2
NAS Fallon Conducts Basic NADAP Educates Radar Certification Training Staff Sailors
The Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center (NSAWC) broke ground for a new close air support simulator on Jan 7 at NAS Fallon. The Multi-service Support Arms Trainer (MSAT) will be a 1450 square foot addition to the Joint Close Air Support building. The $882,000 project will allow personnel training at NSAWC to practice calling “fire missions” to aircraft in a simulated environment. Pictured with the golden shovels ( from left) are Del Pursel, NAS Fallon Assistant Public Works Officer; Rear Admiral Mark and police on base need toEmerson, Commander of NSAWC; Mark Tuma, representing Senator Harry Reid; and Captain Mike Glaser NAS Fallon Commanding Officer. have. It helps reduce traffic, By MC2 (AW/SW) Steven A. Rinkel NAS speeding and overall safety for by MC2 Steve Rinkel. Fallon Public Affairs Photo
By MC2 (AW/SW) Steven A. Rinkel, NAS Fallon Public Affairs
said Sergeant Bryan Jorgensen, from the Nevada Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol Division. people traveling on the base.” NAS Fallon – The Navy’s training on The Basic Radar Course NAS Fallon – Speeders on alcohol and drug abuse continues when board Naval Air Station Fallon is designed to familiarize the Navy Alcohol Drug Abuse Program may need to watch out. NAS students with the history and (NADAP) staff came to Fallon to educate With Fairview Peak looming in the background, RADM Mark Emerson Sailors. Fallon conducted a basic radar theory of radar and its applica cut the ceremonial ribbon January 8th to open newest addition: “This is aBravo-17’s unique opportunity for certification class that was not tion to law enforcement, math the Fairview Village combat trainingFallon,” facility. said The facility, constructed Chief in record Fire Controlman (SW) only for the base’s security ematical applications relating time with mostly on-hand resources, was aNAS combined effortCommand between Grant Caufield, Fallon’s the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center, Naval Warfare Center Corona,“These Drug andSurface Alcohol Program Advisor. department personnel but for to radar operation (including of Public presentations areEnvironmental reserved exclu Northrop Grumman/Chugach, NASkinds Fallon’s Works and local law enforcement agencies time – distance calculations), for the big metro areas where they Departments, as well as the Explosivessively Ordnance Disposal Det and CBMU-303. as well. outside influences to radar can hit huge amounts of Sailors at one time, Scott Lougheed of Northrop Grumman (left) and Mike Vanderbeek operation and learning tools “We have two of our ac and the fact that NADAP took the time to of NSWC Corona (right) RADM on the ribbon. think join about NAS Emerson Fallon and come out here tive duty personnel that went for students to estimate speed is really just a great opportunity for us to get through the class who are and distance. The course also Photo bythat MC2 Steve Rinkel. some of the benefits bigger places get now capable of being instruc covered the legal aspects of all the time.” tors, that way we can keep up operating radar including case Graduates of the Basic Radar class and the Radar Instructor class: The briefs, held at the base theater, on “Myths and Truths” of alcohol, drugs and on our new people reporting law and legal requirements for (;<>;C812@@;>534@"-?@1>-@>9? :08-??"5>-:0-'/45881>#'-88;:'1 /A>5@E"-?@1>-@>9?>08-??>5/A18;C#'-88;:'1/A>5@E'1>31-:@>E-: IF=B5@MG=GK9F9;95F98HCK5F8H<9 5B8 aboard to become patrol super officers and organizations as Jorgensen Nevada Highway Patrol, Deputy Daniel Lynch Lyon County Sheriff’s below personnel, while the “Best Practices” visors,” said Master at Arms well as licensing requirements Office, Deputy Larry Miller Lyon County Sheriff’s Office and Trooper Larry Madden brief was for all leadership positions. Nevada Highway Patrol 1st Class (SW) Matthew C. for the radar guns. “I thought it was pretty interesting counseling your troops in regards to drug Schmelzer, the Leading Petty “It is very important that abuse and drinking and driving while their ;@@;9>;C812@@;>534@"-?@1>-@>9? :08-??-:518!1534@E#'-88;: Officer of Naval Air Station we get our Sailor’s taught in on leave,” said Culinary Specialist Chief '1/A>5@E"-?@1>-@>9?>08-?? -91?*-:-9-:#'-88;:'1/A>5@E"-?@1> Security Forces Training De these subjects,” said Master at -@>9? :08-??"-:A18&A5F#'-88;:'1/A>5@E-:0B5-@5;:81/@>;:5/? (SW/AW) Jeffrey Dickerson, the Morale partment. “Now our guys can Arms 3rd Class (AW) Eric C. Welfare and Recreation Leading Chief Petty Technician 2nd Class Jonathan Burnett Reno Navy Reserve Unit Photo by: Mass Officer. “Having them sign chits saying Communications Specialist 2nd Class Steven A. Rinkel H957<=B
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of service at NAS Fallon. He has been a champion for all of the transient personnel who have passed through Fallon, always ensuring that they had everything that they needed to make their training here a success. Captain Storrs’ wife, Vicki, was also an important part of the NAS Fallon community as she has run the base’s ‘Angel Tree’ program for the last three years ensuring a brighter and happier Christmas for hundreds of dependent children during that time. Please take the time to wish February will see NAS Fallon them “Fair winds and following say good-bye to a couple that seas” as they start a new chapter have had a big impact on our in their life. We would also like base for the last several years. to welcome to Captain Mike Captain Eamon “Buddy” ‘Elrod’ Cross as he reports Storrs, the Deputy Commander aboard as the new Deputy at NSAWC will be retiring Commander at NSAWC. on the 13th of February. One of the things that I Captain Storrs has played a would like to touch on this critical role in the improving month is the Environmental both the quality of training Management System (EMS) at NSAWC and the quality which is a new government
initiative that we are in the process of coming into compliance. As a base, we have been working on EMS since last summer and in March we will be having an outside inspection to take a look at our progress since then. Every department and command on base has an EMS representative and they are your primary contact point if you have any questions about this program. One of the requirements that we are currently working on is making sure that EMS training has been accomplished. If you have not already completed the introductory EMS training, you need to do so as soon as possible as this is a requirement for all hands (military, civilian and contractor personnel). If you are unsure as to who your EMS representative is the base EMS coordinator is Becky Kurtz and she can be reached at x2382.
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FEBRUARY 2009 • 3
Chaplain Michael Bigelow
The Four Degrees of Love
If it’s February, it must be the month of love. Right after Christmas decorations, wrapping paper, and cards went on sale and off the shelf, the love blitz began. Cards, flowers, and heart-shaped boxes of chocolates sure to wreck the New Year’s diet resolutions began appearing. The Hollywood movie, Bridal Wars, has come out just to remind us what lengths people will go to when they are in love, or wish to have that perfect wedding. Long ago, Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153) wrote a magnificent work describing the four degrees of love. First, we love ourselves for our own sake. This is the beginning stage. Such a love can very easily 1turn into narcissism. No doubt we see plenty of people who have overly healthy self-images and inflated egos. But loving ourselves for our own sake is important in terms of taking care of our health, getting the proper exercise and rest, or working towards a degree or goal of self-fulfillment. The second degree is when we love God for our own sake. We love God because of the benefits involved. If God has promised us heaven, then we have a vested interest in loving Him so that
we end up where we want to go. In some sense, it’s like the person who’s always looking for the bigger, better deal. You can’t get a BBG bigger than God, so it pays to love Him so the thinking goes. But here’s where it gets interesting. We love God for His own sake. If we are all His children, all created in His image, if we are surrounded by the beauty of His created order, then we can love God and love the world He has made. As a child turns to a parent with affection, so we too can turn to our Heavenly Father with love. In this third degree, Bernard says, we may remain a long time. Bernard didn’t think that the fourth degree is one that we may not fully realize in our lifetime, but every now and then we approach such a love. We love ourselves for God’s own sake. If we can see ourselves through God’s eye, and accept ourselves because of who God is, and how much He loves us, we no longer need beat ourselves up over our faults or failures. God sees us all as works in progress. The past is precisely the past. Each day brings new opportunities. In fact, the overall quality, the one standard that John tells us is the essential characteristic of
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God, is this precious four letter word - love. If we have to define God, it is by the word love. We are told, “We love, because He first loved us.” I hope that each and every day, you experience His love and rise to that fourth degree.
Whine or Dine… When I first moved into this area, I was pregnant. For some reason pregnancy brings out my craving for traditional Chinese food, so you can imagine how excited I was to hear about the opening of Louie’s China Bistro in Fernley. Louie’s offers traditional Chinese cuisine without having to drive into Reno, Carson City or Fallon from Fernley. The menu represents fairly standard Chinese staples featuring chicken, pork, beef and seafood as well as a generous number of vegetarian dishes. For today’s article, my husband and I ordered an order of Sweet and Sour chicken, General Tso’s chicken and Kung Pao chicken. The Sweet and Sour chicken was good but the real standouts were the two spicy chicken dishes. Many Chinese restaurants make their spicy dishes either too hot for me to eat, or lame enough that my husband gets bored, but Louie’s has struck a nice balance with their spicy dishes; just hot enough to satisfy spicy cravings, but not so hot that the rest of the family won’t want to sample it. One refreshing detail the owner shared with me is that Louie’s doesn’t use MSG in any of their food
(although he couldn’t guarantee the prepackaged sauces) which gave the meal a lighter, healthier flavor. Louie’s is located on Hwy 95A in Fernley on the north end of the Scolari’s shopping center. It is open seven days a week from 11:00 am to 9:30 pm. The majority of the entrees range in price from $8.00 - $12.00, and the portions are very generous, making Louie’s an excellent value. Louie’s also features a lunch menu every day from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm that consists of a lunch entrée and includes the soup of the day or salad, and appetizers, Chow Mein and
choice of steamed rice or fried rice for $6.50 - $7.50. Overall, Louie’s serves good food for a great price, giving you a great option in Fernley for the next time you’re craving Chinese food. The restaurant’s ambiance makes it perfect for date night or family outings. Take-out is easy and available for those nights you want to eat on front the television. Try Louie’s today – it’s even worth the drive to Fernley from Fallon. by Erica I. Peña-Vest
This CSP newsletter is an authorized publication for members of the military services. Contents of the CSP Roundup are not necessarily the official views of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or the U.S. Navy and do not imply endorsement thereof. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, the U.S. Navy, NAS Fallon, or the publisher, of the products or services advertised. Published monthly by Sierra Nevada Media Group, a private firm in no way connected with the Department of Defense, the U.S. Navy, under exclusive written agreement with NAS Fallon. Correspondence with the Publisher may be addressed to 5055 Metric Way, Carson City, NV 89706. News Submission: The editorial content is edited by the MWR Department, NAS Fallon. Submissions in the form of news and feature stories and photographs are encouraged; these must include the author’s name, rate, rank and unit for military, and position and department for civilian personnel. All submissions must include duty phone number for information verification. News and feature copy may be edited for adherence to appropriate news style and are subject to editing due to space limitations. Submit articles by e-mail to
[email protected]. Deadline for all submissions is the 15th of every month. For information on paid advertisement or to view online, contact the Lahontan Valley News at 775-423-6041 or visit www.lahontanvalleynews.com. MWR Staff : Capt. Michael Glaser, Commanding Officer • Cmdr. Luther Hook, Executive Officer • John Stadler MWR Site Director • Dee Haberthur, Editor
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Safety & Mishaps The good news is that the overall number of mishaps, from 2002 to 2008 has dropped by approximately %45. The not so good news is that if the trends from the first quarter of FY 2009 are followed, we could have our highest number of recordable mishaps since 2002. The vast majority of our injuries occur due to falls, slips or trips and the majority of injuries occur to our fingers as a result of sprains/strains. FY08 – Year End statistics from the NAS Fallon Safety Office Activity Falls, slips, trips, etc. Recreation Contact with Object Occupational
On Duty 21 0 8 3
Off Duty 0 16 1 0
Total 21 16 9 3
Injury Type Sprains, Strains, Tears Bruises, Contusions Fractures Cuts, Lacerations
On Duty 13 7 0 2
Off Duty 7 5 6 3
Total 20 12 6 5
Body Part Affected Finger(s) Back Ankle(s) Wrist(s)
On Duty 6 5 3 1
Off Duty 1 5 3 4
Total 10 7 6 5
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Winter Fires — Safety Tips for the Home The high cost of home heating fuels and utilities have caused many Americans to search for alternate sources of home heating. The use of wood burning stoves is growing and space heaters are selling rapidly, or coming out of storage. Fireplaces are burning wood and man made logs. All these methods of heating may be acceptable. They are however, a major contributing factor in residential fires. Many of these fires can be prevented. The following fire safety tips can help you maintain a fire safe home this winter. KERSOENE HEATERS • Be sure your heater is in good working condition. Inspect exhaust parts for carbon buildup. Be sure the heater has an emergency shut off in case the heater is tipped over. • Never use fuel burning appliances without proper room venting. Burning fuel (coal or kerosene or propane, for example) can produce deadly fumes. • Use ONLY the fuel recommended by the heater manufacturer. NEVER introduce a fuel into a unit not designed for that type fuel. • Keep kerosene, or other flammable liquids stored in approved metal containers, in well ventilated storage areas, outside of the house. • NEVER fill the heater while it is operating or hot. When refueling an oil or kerosene unit, avoid overfilling. DO NOT use cold fuel for it may expand in the tank as it warms up. • Refueling should be done outside of the home (or outdoors). • Keep young children away from space heaters – Especially when they are wearing night gowns or other loose clothing that can be easily ignited. • When using a fuel burning appliance in the bedroom, be sure there is proper ventilation
• Never burn charcoal indoors. Burning charcoal can give off lethal amounts of carbon monoxide. • Keep flammable materials away from your fireplace mantel. A spark from the fireplace could easily ignite these materials.
to prevent a buildup of carbon monoxide. WOOD STOVES AND FIREPLACES Stoves and fireplaces are becoming a very common heat source in homes. Careful attention to safety can minimize their fire hazard. To use them safely: • Be sure the fireplace or stove is installed properly. Woodstoves should have adequate clearance from combustible surfaces, and proper floor support and protection.
• Before you go to sleep, be sure your fireplace fire is out. NEVER close your damper with hot ashes in the fireplace. A closed damper will help the fire to heat up again and will force toxic carbon monoxide into the house. • If synthetic logs are used, NEVER break a synthetic log apart to quicken the fire or use more than one log at a time. They often burn unevenly, releasing higher levels of carbon monoxide. FURNACE HEATING It’s important that you have your furnace inspected to ensure that it is in good working condition. • Be sure all furnace controls and emergency shutoffs are in proper working condition.
• Woodstoves should be of good quality, solid construction and design, and should be UL listed.
• Leave furnace repairs to qualified specialists. Do not attempt repairs yourself unless you are qualified.
• Have the chimney inspected annually and cleaned, especially if it has not been used for some time.
• Inspect the walls and ceiling near the furnace and along the chimney line. If the wall is hot or discolored, additional pipe insulation or clearance may be required.
• Do not use flammable liquids to start or accelerate any fire. • Keep a glass or metal screen in front of the fireplace opening, to prevent embers or sparks from jumping out, unwanted material from going in, and help prevent the possibility of burns to occupants. • The stove should be burned hot twice a day for 15-30 minutes to reduce creosote buildup. • Don’t use excessive amounts of paper to build roaring fires in fireplaces. It is possible to ignite creosote in the chimney by overbuilding the fire.
• Check the flue pipe and pipe seams. Are they well supported, free of holes, and cracks? Soot along or around seams may be an indicator of a leak. • Is the chimney solid? All unused flue openings should be sealed with solid masonry. • Keep trash and other combustibles away from the heating system. This message sent to you by the Fire Prevention Office. Should you have additional questions, please call 426-3445.
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Disney Parks Celebrate U.S. MilitaryWith FREE, Multi-day Admission to Theme Parks in 2009 As Disney Parks ask “What Will You Celebrate?” and invite guests to turn their personal milestones into magical family vacations in 2009, America’s military personnel will have one more reason to celebrate: Free multi-day admission to Disney’s U.S. theme parks. With the “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” offer, active and retired U.S. military personnel, including active and retired members of the United States Coast Guard and activated members of the National Guard or Reservists, can enjoy complimentary, multi-day admission into Disney’s U.S. theme parks, great rates at select Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort hotels, and additional special ticket offers for family members and friends. “For so many of the men and women who serve in our U.S. military, time together with their families is cause enough for celebration,” said Jay Rasulo, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. “We are grateful for their service and hope ‘Disney’s Armed Forces Salute’ will allow our troops to create wonderful, magical memories with their family and friends.”At the Disneyland Resort in Southern California: Through June 12, 2009, each active or retired member of the U.S. military can receive one complimentary three-day “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” Park Hopper ticket valid for admission to both Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure parks. During the offer period, active or re-tired U.S. military personnel also may make a one-time purchase of an adult or child three-day “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion” Park Hopper ticket for up to fi ve family members (including spouse) or friends for the price of an adult 1-Day Park Hopper ticket. Disneyland Resort hotels are also offering special room rates for active or retired military personnel. For example, at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, active or retired members of the military and their families may fi nd hotel rooms starting at $119 per night during value season, with great savings during other times of the offer period. This offer is available through June 12, 2009, and the number of rooms available at these special rates is
limited. For information regarding “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” at the Disneyland Resort, or to make reservations, military personnel may call 714-/956-6424. At Walt Disney World Resort in Florida: From Jan. 4 to Dec. 23, 2009, each active or retired member of the U.S. military may obtain one complimentary 5-day “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” ticket with Park Hopper and Water Park Fun & More options. This ticket is valid for fi ve days of admission into the four Walt Disney World theme parks, plus a total of fi ve visits to a choice of a Disney water park, DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive Theme Park or certain other at-tractions. During this offer period, active or retired U.S. military personnel may also make a one-time purchase of up to a maximum of fi ve 5-Day “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion” tickets (one theme park per day) for $99 per ticket, plus tax, for family members (including spouse) or friends. Although this ticket for family members and friends does not include either the Park Hopper or Water Park Fun & More options, this ticket can be upgraded to add either such option, or both, for an additional $25, plus tax, per option. All tickets and options are nontransferable and must be used by Dec. 23, 2009. Ask about the great rates that may be available at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels for active or retired U.S. military personnel during this offer period. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Salute U.S. Military… For information on the “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” offer at Walt Disney World Resort or the Disneyland Resort, or to make reservations, active and retired U.S. Military personnel may call the ITT offi ce on their base. Information about “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” offer at Walt Disney World Resort is also available at www.disneyworld. com/military. Through the years, The Walt Disney Company has demonstrated
its support of United States’ servicemen and women through a variety of initiatives. Disney’s support for the U.S. Marines’ Toys for Tots program started 58 years ago – when Walt Disney became one of the original sponsors. Since 1995, Disney’s Operation Uplift program has sent over 90,000 postcards to troops worldwide, thanking them for their service. The company also supports U.S. service members and their families as a sponsor of the USO and its centers. Each year, Operation Disney Care packages, containing Disney DVDs, books, magazines and games, are sent to centers around the world to help entertain the servicemen/women and their families, Disney Minnie Grants are used to host family appreciation events, while Disney VoluntEARS donate many hours par-ticipating in local USO projects. Other Offer Details: • Complimentary “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” tickets may be obtained only by active or retired U.S. military personnel, including activated members of the National Guard or Reservists (with orders showing active status after Jan. 1, 2008) and active or retired members of the United States Coast Guard. Spouses are not eligible. • Complimentary “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” tickets for admission to the Walt Disney World Resort can be obtained only at participating U.S. military base ticket offi ces (including at the Shades of Green Resort at the Walt Disney World Resort), or at Main Entrance theme park ticket windows. Military personnel will need to activate those tickets at Main Entrance theme park ticket windows in order to use those tickets (no more than 1 such complimentary ticket per service member will be activated). • Please see a participating U.S. military base ticket offi ce for an exchange certifi cate for the complimentary “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” ticket for the Disneyland Resort. The exchange certifi cate will need to be redeemed for such ticket by the active or retired military personnel at a Main Entrance theme
park ticket window (maximum of 1 such complimentary ticket per service member). • “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion” tickets for family members and friends may be purchased only by active or retired U.S. military personnel, including activated members of the National Guard or Reservists (with orders showing active status after Jan. 1, 2008) and active or retired members of the United States Coast Guard (or, in each case, their spouses, but not both). • “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion” tickets for admission to the Walt Disney World Resort can be purchased only at participating U.S. military base ticket offi ces (including at the Shades of Green Resort at the Walt Disney World Resort), or at Main Entrance theme park ticket windows. “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion” tickets for admission to the Disneyland Resort can be purchased only at participating U.S. military base ticket offi ces. • Military personnel (or their spouses) who purchase “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion” tickets for admission to the Walt Disney World Resort for family members and friends will need to activate those tickets at Main Entrance theme park ticket windows in order for those tickets to be used (regardless of where those tickets are purchased). Actual prices for such tickets may be less than prices shown above. • Military personnel (or their spouses) who purchase “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion” tickets for admission to the Disneyland Resort for family members and friends will receive exchange certifi cates to be redeemed by such military personnel (or their spouses) for tickets at Main Entrance theme park ticket windows (one ticket per exchange certifi cate). • The military personnel (or spouse) will be required to present valid military identifi cation (which, for activated members of the National
Guard or Reservists, also includes orders showing active status after Jan. 1, 2008) for all ticket transactions (including to activate tickets, and/or redeem exchange certifi cates for tickets, at Main Entrance theme park ticket windows). A valid ID may also be required for admission. • “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion” tickets are limited to fi ve per service member (regardless of place of purchase and whether purchased by service member or spouse) and all fi ve must be purchased at the same time. Accordingly, no service member (or spouse) will be permitted to activate, and/or to redeem exchange certifi cates for, more than a total of fi ve “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion” tickets for the Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort (regardless of whether activated or exchanged by the service member or spouse). • First day of use of “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” complimentary tickets and “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion” tickets at the Disneyland Resort must be no later than June 12, 2009, and tickets expire 13 days after the fi rst day of use or June 25, 2009, whichever occurs fi rst. Last day of use on “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” complimentary tickets and “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion” tickets at the Walt Disney World Resort is Dec. 23, 2009.
• Tickets must be used by the same person on any and all days. “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” complimentary tickets may be used only by the service members to whom they are issued. “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute Companion” tickets may be used only by the friends and family members for whom they are purchased. • This offer may not be combined with any other offer. Disneyland Resort Public Affairs 714/781-4614 Walt Disney World Public Relations 407/566-6397
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Adam Sandler Courtney Cox Arquette Keri Russell Teresa Palmer Guy Pearce Lucy Lawless PG for some mild rude humor and mild language Action/Adventure, Comedy and Kids/Family 99 min Hotel handyman Skeeter Bronson’s life is changed forever when the bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew start to mysteriously come true. He attempts to take advantage of the phenomenon, incorporating his own aspirations into one outlandish tale after another, but it’s the kids’ unexpected contributions that turn Skeeter’s life upside down.
THE SPIRIT Cast:
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Gabriel Macht Samuel L. Jackson Scarlett Johansson Eva Mendes Sarah Paulson PG-13 for intense sequences of stylized violence and action, some sexual content and brief nudity. Action/Adventure, Crime/Gangster and Adaptation 108 min The Spirit tracks the coldhearted killer The Octopus while facing a bevy of beautiful women all trying to seduce, love or kill the masked crusader.
VALKYRIE Cast: Rated: Genre: Runtime: Synopsis:
Tom Cruise, Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson, Carice Van Houten Rated PG13 for violence and brief strong language Thriller and Action/Adventure 121 min Tom Cruise stars in the true story of Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg and the daring and ingenious plot to eliminate one of the most evil tyrants the world has ever known
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AM1(AW) Gerald R. Burt and A01(AW) Brandon J. Hall Re-enlist On 26 November 2008, AM1 Gerald R. Burt proudly signed his United States Navy reenlistment contract. Maintenance Officer Lieutenant Andrew L. Rutherford served as the reenlisting officer at the ceremony. Petty Officer Burt initially enlisted in the Navy in 1999. He transferred to Strike Fighter Wing Pacific Detachment (SFWPD) in December of 2005 from VFA-137. AO1(AW) Brandon J. Hall also re-enlisted, signing his contract on 9 January of 2009. Petty Officer Hall joined the Navy in 2002. He reported to SFWPD Story and Photos – YN3 Jeffrey M. Williams, SFWPD Fallon Public Affairs Officer on 15 June 2008 from VFA-11 We thank Petty Officers Burt Left - AO1(AW) Brandon J. Hall (R) and AMC(AW) Christopher A. McGennis and Hall for their hard work and dedication and congratulate them Right - AM1(AW) Gerald R. Burt (R) and LT Andrew L. Rutherford on their decision to re-enlist in the world’s greatest Navy.
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New Tool Improves Search Features on TRICARE Web Site Looking for information on the TRICARE Web Site? Thanks to a new custom search tool, TRICARE beneficiaries can experience improved results on the TRICARE benefit information portal at http:// www.tricare/mil. The Google Custom Search technology directs users to the information they need with a few key words and the click of a mouse. By using the world’s largest and most accessed search engine, TRICARE users can more easily fine a wealth of
information on topics such as finding providers, the various TRICARE healthcare plans, “what’s covered,” plan costs and much more. We want our beneficiaries to have a Web site that is easy to search and accessible, “said Army Maj. Gen. Elder Granger, deputy director, TRICARE Management Activity. “This should be another major improvement for them.” The new search technology optimizes the TRICARE Web site experience for beneficiaries,
providing more accurate results during a search for general TRICARE information. The TRICARE beneficiary portal was also improved in 2007 with the implementation of a tool that delivers customized information. By entering a simple profile detailing duty status, location and plan, beneficiaries can receive a tailored Web site with the topics that most directly apply to them. Improvements equal results. According to 2008 E-
government Satisfaction results from the American Customer Satisfaction Index, TRICARE’s Web site was the most improved government news or information site – up seven points over 2007. “This is quite an accomplishment considering the complexity of the TRICARE benefit and the depth of information on our Web site, “said Granger. “The TRICARE Web team has made great strides in responding to beneficiary needs. As more
DEFY — Drug Education for Youth 4 • MAY 2008 WE NEED MENTORS: We are looking for volunteers to be Mentors for our 2009 DEFY Phase I. We are in the last half of Phase II, which is a great time to get to know your fellow Mentors, Junior Mentors and the kids enrolled in the program. WHAT IS EXPECTED OF A MENTOR? We meet on the third Saturday of every month from 1000-1400. During this time, we facilitate on topics through team building, education, physical activities and self-awareness.
In between each monthly meeting, we contact the kids to see how they are...let them know we care. HOW DO I VOLUNTEER? To volunteer to be a Mentor for this program, you will need to contact YN1 Juan T. Piper at 775-426-3615 or email him at
[email protected]. WHAT IS DEFY? Drug Education For Youth is a selfesteem building program that provides kids the tools they need to resist drugs, gangs, and alcohol.
DEFY’S MISSION: To provide Commanders with a drug demand reduction program that facilitates and enhances family readiness to promote mission accomplishment. The program develops youths through drug education, leadership and character development, positive role model mentoring, and community outreach to enhance the quality of life of military personnel and their families. DEFY’S GOAL: To produce 9 to 12 year olds with character, leadership, and confidence so
they are equipped to engage in positive, healthy lifestyles as drugfree citizens and have necessary skills to be successful in their lives through coordinated community participation, commitment, and NADAP Senior Enlisted Advisor. leadership. “If you compare our alcohol related incidents from 1996 to 2007 there motto: isOur about a 32% decrease, and about Strong Kids…. Strong a 62% decrease in drugFamilies…. abuse because offor thethe NADAP Ready Future.program and policies.” NADAP holds these summits For more information on this on a monthly basis on different program, please visit our web-site: bases and provides the Commanding Officers, Executive Officers, http://www.donhq.navy.mil/defy/ Command Master Chiefs, senior
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military families use the Web to find benefit information, we must seek new ways to deliver targeted information, quickly and more accurately.” Plans also call of implementing the Google Custom Search tool on the TMA Corporate portal also located on the front page of http://www.tricare.mil. The portal features a wealth of information about TMA such as studies and surveys, reimbursement rates, policies and other programs under TMA.
MW enlisted personnel, junior officers and also junior enlisted personnel about the Navy’s policy in regards to substance abuse prevention. “The Sailors enjoy the information because they can use it as a tool so when they go out to the bar or go on liberty they have all the information they need to make a sound decision,” said Roxas. From fiscal years 2005 thru 2007 the Navy discharged 11,000 Sailors because of drugs or alcohol. The cost to separate one Sailor and train their replacement can be as much as $150,000 so over one billion dollars was used the last three years for this process alone, said Roxas.
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The State of Recycling at NAS Fallon There has been an official Recycling Program at NAS Fallon since 1991. Gradually, the program has grown into what it is today, a full service program that collects, processes and sells, paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, aluminum cans, steel, copper, brass, brass shells, wood, and reusable pallets. Currently we recycle thirty five percent of the waste stream we generate. This is good but can improve with just a little more conscientious effort on the part of all of us to recycle all of our white paper and cardboard in recycling containers and not in the trash cans. Recycling saves taxpayer dollars through cost avoidance. The dollars paid to remove trash drops directly in relation to how much material is diverted for recycling and reuse. Programs at NAS Fallon include Office Recycling, drop off recycling at two collection centers on base, drop by recycling at the recycling yard, cardboard collection dumpsters at most buildings, curbside collection in housing, and a community service program. The DOD Measure of Merit for Recycling is to achieve at least a 40 % recycling rate. Our diversion rate, which is construction and demolition
debris, was in excess of eighty percent. For fiscal year 2005 we recycled over 1.2 million pounds of materials. WHY DO WE RECYCLE ANYWAY? I won’t sit here and try to convince you that recycling is the thing to do, because you have already formed your own opinions. Hopefully you are concerned about your environment and its future. If not for yourself, than for your children and grandchildren who will have to live in the world you leave them. Recycling is an official government program that is required by many publications: Executive Order 13101 – establishes that each executive agency should initiate a program to promote waste prevention and recycling. The Navy has set their diversion rate at forty percent, to be achieved by 2005. DODINST 4715.4, Pollution Prevention, re-emphasizes the Presidents Executive Order. OPNAVINST 5090.1B states that, “All Navy installations, except small,
isolated facilities such as reserve centers, shall implement source separation for recycling and develop a single authorized Qualified Recycling Program (QRP). The host activity at an installation shall ensure that there is a recycling program at the installation.” All tenant activities shall participate in the host activity’s QRP. Materials for which proceeds can be obtained shall be sold through the host activity’s QRP. COMNAVREGSW INST 5090.2 Regional Solid Waste and Recycling Program, establishes regional guidelines, procedures, and responsibilities for the diversion of solid waste from landfills and the operation of the Regional QRP. COMNAVREGSW INST 11350.1 Regional Construction and Demolition Debris (C&D) landfill Diversion.
HOW DO WE HELP INSURE THAT THE PROGRAM SUCCEEDS?
Several individuals or groups will have to pitch in and do their share to improve the recycling effort. As in most cases a team effort provides the best results. 1. As the Solid Waste Coordinator I will be doing my part in the following manner: a. Monthly articles in the base newspaper, and Plan of the Day. b. Briefings to indoctrinate new personnel. c. Reminders in the Plan of the Day. d. Articles in the Base Newspaper. e. Walkthroughs to see how unit programs are doing. 2. Commanders and Civilian Managers : Should insure that recycling is discussed at Commanders’ Call and staff meetings. Ensure that somebody is assigned as Building Monitor and that insure that recycling is being accomplished. This is a position
approved by the Base Commander. 3. Building Monitors: This position is the important because he/she knows what their unit produces. The responsibilities include a determination of what recyclables are produced, what containers are needed, where collection centers are to be placed, and training to ensure all personnel know their requirements. 4. The final group is the worker, the active duty members, their dependents, GS civilians, and contract laborers. You need to follow the requirements of the program and raise questions when the opportunity to recycle is not being offered. For those of you who are conscientious about your responsibilities in the area of recycling, thanks for your effort. For those of you who are not, please think about it and get on board so we can reach our recycling goal of 40% by the end of FY 2009.If you have any questions or concerns, contact Cecil D. Cook, Solid Waste Coordinator, at 775-426-2274.
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SFWPD Desert Outlaws
SFWPD Holds Awards Quarters On 12 January 2009 Strike Fighter Wing Pacific Detachment (SFWPD) Fallon, NV held Awards Quarters recognizing AOC(AW) Ramiro Arredondo with a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (First Award). His extraordinary work during his tour at SFWPD from January 2007 to January 2009 was highlighted by
his exemplary management as Quality Assurance Supervisor and Ordnance Quality Assurance Safety Observer. His leadership, commitment, and foresight were key to SFWPD’s successful mission accomplishment over the last two years. We wish him the best of luck at VFA-27, his pending activity..
Also being recognized were AT3 Ian M. Davis, AMAN Mark T. Sweigert, and AO3 Chanthakone Thatsana who earned their Plane Captain qualifications. We here at SFWPD are very proud of these Sailors for all the hard work they have put in and are happy to recognize them for their accomplishments.
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Did You Know?… The Navy created the ranks senior and master chief June 1, 1958, in an amendment to the Career Compensation Act of 1949. Eligibility for promotion to senior chief was restricted to chiefs with a minimum of four years grade and at least 10 years in service. For promotion to master chief, E-7s needed a minimum of six years in grade and at least 13 years in service. Examinations for advancement were held August 5, 1958, with the first promotions effective Nov. 16, 1958. The Oct. 1958 issue of Navy Times listed 1,060 names that became the first group promoted to the new “super chiefs” rank. Of those, 146 were promoted to master chief and 914 to senior chief. The names of the first two groups of selectees are listed in Bureau of Naval Personnel Notices 1430 of October 17, 1958, and May 20, 1959. After the May 1959 elevations, promotions to E-9 were through senior chief only. The E-5 through E-9 levels included all ratings except Teleman and Printer which were being phased out of the Naval rating structure. People in those ratings were absorbed or converted to Yeoman or Radioman from Teleman and primarily to Lithographer from Printer. Compiled from “History of the Chief Petty Officer Grade” by retired Chief Warrant Officer Lester B. Tucker at www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq46-1.htm.
(From left to right) AT3 Ian M. Davis, AMAN Mark T. Sweigert, and AO3 Chanthakone Thatsana. Story and photo by YN3 Jeffrey M. Williams, SFWPD Fallon Public Affairs Officer
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Be an Environmentally Alert Consumer
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Like the old tale that says cats have nine lives, so do many of the items we buy and use everyday. Although we don’t often think about it, many of the products and packages that we purchase have more than one function. The container that began its life as a peanut butter jar can be washed and reused, perhaps to mix a batch of concentrated juice or to store a prized marble collection. “Certain household staples, like lemon juice and baking soda, are excellent nontoxic cleaners that have applications beyond the kitchen. An remember, buying double and fixable products will help extend the lives of many purchases, from clothing to luggage to appliances.
THE SOLID WASTE DILEMMA It’s no secret that many areas of the country are facing a solid waste crisis because there’s too much trash and not enough places to put it all. At the same time, many communities are finding creative solutions to their waste problems. Across the country, officials are implementing “integrated waste management systems,” a complementary mix of solutions (source reduction, recycling, combustion, and landfilling) to handle their community’s trash.
SOURCE REDUCTION Source reduction is any practice that reduces the amount of toxicity of a waste, and includes making goods last longer, reusing
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products, and reducing packaging. It is a preferred waste management option since it actually prevents the generation of waste in the first place. In addition, the practice doesn’t result in simply moving waste from one place to another. Source reduction also saves natural resources (such as trees and oil) that must be used to manufacture new products, and prevents the air or water pollution often associated with manufacturing. Source reduction can be as simple as reaching for a sponge instead
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Upcoming FFSC Classes/Workshops — February Come and learn new skills, new ways of dealing and much, much more! Story Time with Your Preschoolers: Books bring fun and wonder. They help children learn about the world and themselves. Bring your preschooler for an exciting time of reading and related hands-on activities. Feel free to join us for a short time or the entire two hours. **This class meets every Wed at *Neighborhood Center from 10-1200. Job Skills: Resumes and Professional Portfolios: Businesses may look at hundreds of resumes before making the decision of who best fills the job. Have your resume “pop” out and be remembered as the best qualified for the position. Your portfolio may be the key to landing the interview. This class will meet every Wed in Feb, from 10-1100 in the FFSC Conference room. Anger Management: Angry behavior is often a disturbing and sometimes harmful factor in people’s lives. In this four week class you will learn skills to better control your anger at work, with family members, friends, and people you encounter in you everyday life. Participants will learn how anger responses begin, what keeps them alive, and how to reduce or prevent occurrence. This class meets each Thurs. from 10 to 1130 in the FFSC Conference room, Bldg. 309.
Valentine Card Making: Your preschoolers will have fun making valentine cards. We will focus on the process, not the product. This process of discovery and creativity will involve all five senses and may get messy! **This class will meet on 11 Feb from 10-1200 at the FFSC Neighborhood Center.
Saving & Investing Learn how to save and/or invest for your future. Learn part of the process of being financially fit. This class is a brown-bagger, so bring your lunch and be prepared to learn good life skills. This class will meet on 18 Feb from 11-1245 in the FFSC Training room.
IA/GSA Pre-deployment Briefs The Fleet and Family Support Center will be offering IA/ GSA pre-deployment briefs every Wednesday from 14001500 until further notice. IA/GSA personnel can still schedule alternate times by calling x3333. Roth IRA’s What are they? How do they work? Are they for me? These questions and more will be answered in this “brownbagger”, so bring your lunch and be prepared to learn another step to make you financially fit! This class will meet on 25 Feb from 110-1245 in the FFSC training room. To sign-up or for more information please call 4263333, or email us and give us suggestions of classes you would like to see given at
[email protected] **Pre-registration will ensure there are enough materials/ snacks for each child. * The FFSC Neighborhood Center address is 1019 Arizona Court in base housing.
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Build Wealth, Not Debt NAS Fallon is Proud to Announce This Year’s “Military Saves” Campaign Kick-Off 22 February – 1 March, 2009 Special Events Include: Monday, February 23: “Open House” @ Fleet and Family Support Center, Bldg. 309 Stop by for snacks and savings tips – 0800 to 1500. Wednesday, February 25: ROTH IRA “Brownbagger” @ Fleet and Family Support Center Come find out about the “best savings vehicle since sliced bread” – Navy Federal Credit Union will be there to show you just how easy it is to get one started! Thursday, February 26: CDC “Military Saves After-School Special” @ CDC and Youth Activities Center.Parents and youngsters are invited to light snacks and information and games for a “Saver Family”1530-1730. Build Wealth/Not Debt. Visit www.militarysaves.org for more information or to “take the pledge” to be a saver.
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Sweet Land of Liberty: A Guide to Family Travel Nobody Does it Like Disney! Part Two by Erica I. Peña-Vest In last month’s installment of my column, I talked about Disneyland with the promise that this month I would address Disney’s other properties in Southern California. Disney’s California adventure was first opened in 2001, so if you haven’t been to Disney since then you are in for a treat. The Disney Imagineering team wanted to create a park that represented all the facets of the Golden State, from a recreation of the Golden Gate Bridge that marks the park’s entrance to a Hollywood backlot. Adding this extra park allowed Disney to import popular rides from its Florida parks and add some thrill rides for the older, adventureseeking crowd that wouldn’t have fit in at Disneyland. The Tower of Terror is a themed ride based on the popular 60’s television show “The Twilight Zone”. Not for the feint of heart, be prepared to enter another dimension, and be prepared to scream once you are seated on the elevator. California Screamin’ is a rollercoaster situated in the boardwalk area of Disney’s California Adventure. The boardwalk has all the sights, sounds and smells of a typical amusement park, but the rollercoaster is anything but typical. As only Disney can, they have taken a
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hallmark ride and raised the bar a – Disney-wise – under one roof. I notch, leaving guests breathless as recommend you save some shopping the coaster stops at the end of the money for Downtown Disney. It ride. The third hallmark ride is conveniently makes both souvenirs the Grizzly River Rapids, Disney’s and collectables easy to find and also version of the classic log flume ride. brings your some of your preferred But once again, Disney has taken mall staples to one area making it an old staple and raised the stakes. the perfect ending to a day at the Instead of riding a classic gondola, park. Disney’s ride features round rafts Now let’s get to my favorite part. that spin and twirl as they are I get to travel extensively both as a bounced along in the turbulence of hobby and for work. In my travels the flume. There is no such luck as I get to visit some of the best and picking a seat where you are more or most famous restaurants in the less likely to get wet, as the rafts spin nation. As a food critic for this with the mercilessness of a roulette newspaper and other publications, wheel, meaning that no two rides you can surmise that I know when I will ever be the same. find great food and I know when I Of all the rides and attractions find great service. I was thrilled on at Disney’s California Adventure, my recent trip to Disneyland Resort my favorite is Soarin’ Over to find that three of my new favorite California. Perhaps to the readers restaurants are located at Downtown of this column, the sensation of Disney. Catal Restaurant and Uva flying is nothing new, but for me, Bar, Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria being suspended in mid air in front and Tortilla Jo’s Mexican Restaurant of a three story Imax style movie are three phenomenal restaurants screen is as close as I will ever be to in their own right yet in very truly flying. Once again, Disney’s different ways. Catal Restaurant Imagineers have been able to dial up is a fine dining establishment with magic on demand, so that I can feel the wind in my hair and smell the orange groves that seem to be just ROUNDUP DESERT out of reach under my feet as I visit many of California’s most famous landmarks from a hang glider pilot’s perspective. Along with California Adventure, another great addition to the Disney property is Downtown Disney. Disney has added a street between their two parks that is open to the public where you can do some serious Disney and non-Disney shopping and sample some of the best cuisine of Anaheim. World of Disney is the ultimate Disney store where you can find almost anything you want
Indoor Pool..............2791 Silver State Club.......2625 Sage & Sand Club. . . .2482 Planet X Club............2445 Sage Brush Bowl......2451 Hot Stuff Pizza..........2454 MWR LPO Office. . . . . .2869 MWR Office..............2550 Fleet and Family Services Center........3333 Child Development Program............423-5808 Child Development Homes..............423-0220 Housing Office..........2809
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a Mediterranean menu. My party ordered various appetizers and meals and everything we tasted was delectable. Normally, I would tell you that the highlight of any restaurant is the meal. At Catal, there is something that outshines their food - their service. If you ever have a chance to visit, indulge in a culinary experience you won’t soon forget. During my visit to Naples Ristorante, I found some of the best pizza I’ve ever tasted. They have an authentic Italian menu that leaves you wishing you had time to try one of everything! My greatest surprise came from visiting Tortilla Jo’s. It had come highly recommended
by locals but I was skeptical. As a Hispanic woman who grew up eating authentic Mexican food prepared in my mother’s and grandmother’s kitchens, the last place I would have expected to find great Mexican food is at a theme park, but I was wrong. Not only was Tortilla Jo’s a fantastic surprise, I enjoyed it so much, I would travel all the way to Anaheim just to eat there. It was that good! Even though they are probably most famous for their outdoor cantina that serves over 100 different tequilas, I think their homemade corn tortillas, that are the staple of every meal, are their strongest selling point. Definitely not something that should be missed. In my final installment next month, I will give you more recommendations on what can’t be missed in Anaheim. From a bowling experience you will never forget to some of the chain restaurants that can’t be missed. Until next time…
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Special Interest
Space A Travel
Space available (Space A) travel is a benefit that service members are allowed during their service. Retired service members are given the privilege in recognition of their career. Space A travel allows those eligible to travel at an extremely low cost on a space available basis. Passengers must register for travel in the passenger terminal at Passenger Service Centers in person or can sign-up in writing by fax, mail, or e-mail. Sponsors who register in person for family members traveling with them should present all required documents: identification cards, passports, immunization records, and visas when required by the DoD Foreign Clearance Guide. Travel documents must be presented when selected for travel. Travelers may select up to five countries. Identification required: • Retired uniformed service members: DD Form 2 (Blue), US Armed Forces ID Card (Retired), DD Form 2 (Blue) NOAA, Uniformed Services ID Card (Retired), or PHS Form 1866-3 (Blue), US Public Health Service ID Card (Retired). • Retired Reservists entitled to retired pay at age 60: DD Form 2 (Red) and a notice of retirement eligibility as described in DoD Directive 1200.15. If the automated DD Form 2 (Red) has been issued, the member is registered in his or her service personnel system as a Reserve retiree entitled to retired pay at age 60, and a notice of retirement is not required. • Retired reservists qualified for retired pay: DD Form 2 (Blue), US Armed Forces ID Card (Retired), DD Form 2 (Blue) NOAA, Uniformed Services ID Card (Retired), or PHS Form 1866-3 (Blue), US Public Health Service ID Card (Retired).
Tips for traveling Space A: • Plan, be flexible, be patient. As a rule of thumb, military ports offer more travel opportunities than commercial gateways (i.e., travel chances are better to Europe from Dover Air Force Base (AFB), Del., than Baltimore-Washington). • If possible, travel at off-peak Space A travel periods (i.e., peak periods are the summer months after school is dismissed and Christmas holiday season). Historically, February-March and October-November are low travel periods. • Be as flexible as possible in choosing a destination. If you want to get to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, consider a flight into Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, or even Royal Air Force Station Mildenhall, United Kingdom, as an alternative. At Mildenhall, try for another flight bound for Germany. • There is a head tax on continental U.S. (CONUS) outbound or federal inspection fee on CONUS inbound international commercial charters.
• Space A is just that – space that is available after all mission requirements are fulfilled. Military aircraft are subject at all times, first and foremost, to DoD mission response. There are different categories of traveler for Space A, one through six. These categories determine the priority placement of the passenger. Retirees fall into Category 6, the lowest priority. Each passenger may check two pieces of checked baggage, 70 pounds each. Family members may pool their baggage allowances. Each passenger is permitted to hand-carry one article (small baggage, backpack, etc.) and one personal item (purse, briefcase, etc.) for storage in the passenger cabin area. Hand-
carried items must be able to fit under the passenger’s seat or in the overhead compartment. Baggage weight may be limited due to type of aircraft or other restrictions. Retired members with DD Form 2 (Blue) identification card may fly anywhere DoD has flights operating, including the CONUS. Passengers traveling on a passport (family members, retired uniform service, reserve, etc.), may return to CONUS only through authorized ports of entry where customs and immigration clearance is available. While you may depart the CONUS literally from any military airfield, reentry locations for passport holders are limited. Active duty passengers who do not require immigration clearance have more reentry options open. For more information, contact the nearest Military Passenger Terminal. To locate the nearest passenger terminal, visit the Air Mobility Command Web site at www.amc.af.mil/ or call the Scott AFB operator at 618-256-1110. Go MWR Space Available flights might help potential vacationers get where they want to go, but they’re no help regarding what to do once you get there. For information about where to stay, what kind of events are offered locally and vacation and travel tips, visit the Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation Web site at www.mwr. navy.mil. To get an interactive CD-ROM filled with Fleet and Family Readiness information for Europe, visit https://qol.persnet. navy.mil/EuropeCD/Europeform. aspx, and to get one for Asia, click to https://qol.persnet.navy. mil/webform/japan_asia_form. aspx. Also, don’t forget to call ITT at your local base for travel tips and packages.
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When Death Happens… Family members of surviving spouses of military retirees may not know where to turn when a death happens. This information is intended to be a general guide and is not all-inclusive. • Notify the Defense Finance and Accounting Service at 1-800-3211080 if the surviving spouse was receiving an annuity for the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP), Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection Plan (RSFPP) or “Forgotten Widows Annuity.” • If the survivor was a civil service retiree or receiving an annuity from the federal government, notify the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) at 1-800-767-6738, in the Washington D.C. area you can call (202) 606-0500. • If the survivor was receiving Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) or other compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) please contact that agency at 1-800-827-1000. • Notify private sector or retirement custodian if the deceased received funds from an employer-sponsored plan. • Notify financial institutions where the deceased invested, saved or maintained funds. • Notify insurance companies. • Contact your nearest Retired Activities Office (RAO) or Retired Services Office (RSO) for assistance. The RAO phone numbers are routinely listed in Shift Colors. Call your nearest military installation for the RSO locations. • If the deceased was receiving Social Security benefits notify the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213, toll-free TTY 1-800-3250778. • If the deceased participated in the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) contact the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board at 1-877-968-3778, TDD 1-877-847-4385. • If the deceased was a member of a military fraternal group, such as, the Fleet Reserve Association (FRA), The Retired Officers Association (TROA), The Retired Enlisted Association (TREA), The American Legion or DAV, please notify that organization. If you have any suggestions about how to make this guide better, please contact Shift Colors at
[email protected] or call toll free 1-866-827-5672. Editor’s note: Surviving spouses, please take note of the information above, and get with your family members or legal representative about which portion will pertain to you.