MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION D es e r t R o u n d u p Desert Roundup NAS Fallon Conducts Basic NADAP February 2009 Volume 5 No. 2 CONTENTS Travel to Disney 6 FRC West Fallon 8 SFWPD Desert Outlaws 11 FFSC 13 Travel 14 MWR Activities 15 Skipper Says 2 Desert Moon Theater 7 Chaplain’s Corner 3 e Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center (NSAWC) broke ground for a new close air support simulator on Jan 7 at NAS Fallon. e Multi-service Support Arms Trainer (MSAT) will be a 1450 square foot addition to the Joint Close Air Support building. e $882,000 project will allow personnel training at NSAWC to practice calling “fire missions” to aircraſt in a simulated environment. Pictured with the golden shovels ( om leſt) are Del Pursel, NAS Fallon Assistant Public Works Officer; Rear Admiral Mark Emerson, Commander of NSAWC; Mark Tuma, representing Senator Harry Reid; and Captain Mike Glaser NAS Fallon Commanding Officer. Photo by MC2 Steve Rinkel. With Fairview Peak looming in the background, RADM Mark Emerson cut the ceremonial ribbon January 8th to open Bravo-17’s newest addition: the Fairview Village combat training facility. e facility, constructed in record time with mostly on-hand resources, was a combined effort between the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center, Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona, Northrop Grumman/Chugach, NAS Fallon’s Public Works and Environmental Departments, as well as the Explosives Ordnance Disposal Det and CBMU-303. Scott Lougheed of Northrop Grumman (leſt) and Mike Vanderbeek of NSWC Corona (right) join RADM Emerson on the ribbon. Photo by MC2 Steve Rinkel. A02 (AW) Dan L. Nelson with wife, Shannon Nelson re-enlisted for 6 years on 12 DEC 2008 at NMC CWD DET Fallon NV.
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By MC2 (AW/SW) Steven A. Rinkel, NAS Fallon Public Affairs
NAS Fallon – Speeders on board Naval Air Station Fallon may need to watch out. NAS Fallon conducted a basic radar certi�cation class that was not only for the base’s security department personnel but for local law enforcement agencies as well.
“We have two of our active duty personnel that went through the class who are now capable of being instructors, that way we can keep up on our new people reporting aboard to become patrol supervisors,” said Master at Arms 1st Class (SW) Matthew C. Schmelzer, the Leading Petty Of�cer of Naval Air Station Security Forces Training Department. “Now our guys can
can host other classes and offer that training so we won’t have to rely on Nevada Highway Patrol, or any other outside agencies to keep our guys quali�ed.”
Law enforcement agencies from Lyon County Sheriff’s Department and the Nevada Highway Patrol were also present to receive the training.
The Instruction Course consisted of two days of instruction to the student instructors. “The next three days are completed by the student instructors, where they actually teach a basic radar school to students seeking basic radar certi�cation. And part of the instructor certi�cation is I oversee their teaching and provide feedback guidance,”
said Sergeant Bryan Jorgensen, from the Nevada Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol Division.
The Basic Radar Course is designed to familiarize students with the history and theory of radar and its application to law enforcement, mathematical applications relating to radar operation (including time – distance calculations), outside in�uences to radar operation and learning tools for students to estimate speed and distance. The course also covered the legal aspects of operating radar including case law and legal requirements for of�cers and organizations as well as licensing requirements for the radar guns.
“It is very important that we get our Sailor’s taught in these subjects,” said Master at Arms 3rd Class (AW) Eric C. Buelow the Patrol Supervisor for Delta Section. “This is a great tool that we as security
NAS Fallon Conducts Basic Radar Certification Training
and police on base need to have. It helps reduce traf�c, speeding and overall safety for people traveling on the base.”
Ships Serviceman Master Chief (SW/AW) Ronulfo Roxas, the NADAP Senior Enlisted Advisor plays a video for Sailors who attended the “Myths and Truths” brief about drugs, alcohol and urinalysis. NAS Fallon’s Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Summit was held on March 17th 2008.Photo by: Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class (AW/SW) Steven A. Rinkel
Graduates of the Basic Radar class and the Radar Instructor class:
Jorgensen Nevada Highway Patrol, Deputy Daniel Lynch Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Larry Miller Lyon County Sheriff’s Office and Trooper Larry Madden Nevada Highway Patrol
Technician 2nd Class Jonathan Burnett Reno Navy Reserve Unit Photo by: Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Steven A. Rinkel
Micah Kiletico, the Officer in Charge of the Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit
Kiletico pins on his new rank during the ceremony at the CBMU headquarters on board Naval Air Station Fallon. Photo by: Mass Communications Specialist Steven A. Rinkel
NADAPStaff EducatesSailorsBy MC2 (AW/SW) Steven A. Rinkel NAS Fallon Public Affairs
NAS Fallon – The Navy’s training on alcohol and drug abuse continues when the Navy Alcohol Drug Abuse Program (NADAP) staff came to Fallon to educate Sailors.
“This is a unique opportunity for Fallon,” said Fire Controlman Chief (SW) Grant Cau�eld, NAS Fallon’s Command Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor. “These kinds of presentations are reserved exclusively for the big metro areas where they can hit huge amounts of Sailors at one time, and the fact that NADAP took the time to think about NAS Fallon and come out here is really just a great opportunity for us to get some of the bene�ts that bigger places get all the time.”
The briefs, held at the base theater, on “Myths and Truths” of alcohol, drugs and
below personnel, while the “Best Practices” brief was for all leadership positions.
“I thought it was pretty interesting counseling your troops in regards to drug abuse and drinking and driving while their on leave,” said Culinary Specialist Chief (SW/AW) Jeffrey Dickerson, the Morale Welfare and Recreation Leading Chief Petty Of�cer. “Having them sign chits saying that they are aware of the things they will do on leave. Drinking and driving is not one, and drug abuse is zero tolerance in the Navy.
And they will adhere to those.”The Navy maintains that
alcohol and drug dependency are preventable and treatable and has developed a realistic and practical programto prevent drug and alcohol abuse. This program operates throughout the Navy on a world wide basis and is known as NADAP. It provides a wide range of services to military personnel and their families through
counseling and assistant centers, alcohol rehabilitation centers and navy drug rehabilitation centers.
“NADAP is responsible for making the policies for the Navy in regards to substance abuse prevention,” said Ships Serviceman Master Chief (SW/AW) Ronulfo Roxas, the
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February 2009 Volume 5 No. 2
CONTENTSTravel to Disney 6FRC West Fallon 8SFWPD Desert Outlaws 11FFSC 13Travel 14MWR Activities 15
Skipper Says
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Desert MoonTheater
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Chaplain’s Corner
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� e Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center (NSAWC) broke ground for a new close air support simulator on Jan 7 at NAS Fallon. � e Multi-service Support Arms Trainer (MSAT) will be a 1450 square foot addition to the Joint Close Air Support building. � e $882,000 project will allow personnel training at NSAWC to practice calling “� re missions” to aircra� in a simulated environment. Pictured with the golden shovels ( � om le� ) are Del Pursel, NAS Fallon Assistant Public Works O� cer; Rear Admiral Mark Emerson, Commander of NSAWC; Mark Tuma, representing Senator Harry Reid; and Captain Mike Glaser NAS Fallon Commanding O� cer.
Photo by MC2 Steve Rinkel.
With Fairview Peak looming in the background, RADM Mark Emerson cut the ceremonial ribbon January 8th to open Bravo-17’s newest addition:
the Fairview Village combat training facility. � e facility, constructed in record time with mostly on-hand resources, was a combined e� ort between
the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center, Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona, Northrop Grumman/Chugach, NAS Fallon’s Public Works and Environmental
Departments, as well as the Explosives Ordnance Disposal Det and CBMU-303. Scott Lougheed of Northrop Grumman (le� ) and Mike Vanderbeek
of NSWC Corona (right) join RADM Emerson on the ribbon.
Photo by MC2 Steve Rinkel.
A02 (AW) Dan L. Nelson with wife, Shannon Nelson re-enlisted for 6 years on 12 DEC 2008 at NMC CWD DET Fallon NV.
Clinic HoursNaval Branch Health Clinic (NBHC) NAS Fallon encourages all our military members and TRICARE Prime bene� ciaries to use our clinic whenever medical treatment is needed. � e clinic hours are from 0730 to 1600, Monday through � ursday and 0730 to 1200 on Fridays. Mandatory training for clinic medical sta� is scheduled every Friday a� ernoon. To schedule appointments, you may call the appointment line at (877) 843-2735.
Access to Care 24/7A� er-hours, we continue to provide you access to care. � e Medical O� cer of the Day is only a phone call away. If a medical need arises a� er hours, please contact our duty phone at 426-3100.� e duty personnel will access the needs of the injured or ill person. � e on-call Medical O� cer will then be noti� ed and a decision will be made to have the patient come to the base clinic or go to the nearest emergency room. Most illnesses or injuries can be treated at the base clinic or wait until the next day.
Save Time and Money� ere has been a growing trend for TRICARE Prime bene� ciaries to use the Banner Churchill Emergency Room � rst, rather than using the clinic assets, for minor illnesses or injuries. � e average cost of an emergency room visit is $300. If you choose to go to the emergency room without � rst contacting your Primary Care Provider or the Medical O� cer of the Day, you may be liable for this cost out of your own pocket. By calling the base clinic � rst, you can avoid this unnecessary cost and possibly save yourself a lengthy ER wait.
Medical Emergency-Call 911A true medical emergency consist of an illness or injury that may cause death or serious consequences if not treated immediately. If you think you have a medical emergency, call 911. Do not call the clinic � rst. TRICARE will never deny a claim for a true emergency.
Customer Service RepresentativeAs the customer service Representative for NBHC, I urge you to utilize our health clinic and the many resources it has to o� er. We are here to serve you. If you have any questions or concerns, please call me, LCDR Cynthia Hutchinson at 426-3106.
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February will see NAS Fallon say good-bye to a couple that have had a big impact on our base for the last several years. Captain Eamon “Buddy” Storrs, the Deputy Commander at NSAWC will be retiring on the 13th of February. Captain Storrs has played a critical role in the improving both the quality of training at NSAWC and the quality
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 them “Fair winds and following seas” as they start a new chapter in their life. We would also like to welcome to Captain Mike ‘Elrod’ Cross as he reports aboard as the new Deputy Commander at NSAWC. One of the things that I would like to touch on this month is the Environmental Management System (EMS) 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.
Chaplain Michael Bigelow
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Clinic HoursNaval Branch Health Clinic (NBHC) NAS Fallon encourages all our military members and TRICARE Prime bene� ciaries to use our clinic whenever medical treatment is needed. � e clinic hours are from 0730 to 1600, Monday through � ursday and 0730 to 1200 on Fridays. Mandatory training for clinic medical sta� is scheduled every Friday a� ernoon. To schedule appointments, you may call the appointment line at (877) 843-2735.
Access to Care 24/7A� er-hours, we continue to provide you access to care. � e Medical O� cer of the Day is only a phone call away. If a medical need arises a� er hours, please contact our duty phone at 426-3100.� e duty personnel will access the needs of the injured or ill person. � e on-call Medical O� cer will then be noti� ed and a decision will be made to have the patient come to the base clinic or go to the nearest emergency room. Most illnesses or injuries can be treated at the base clinic or wait until the next day.
Save Time and Money� ere has been a growing trend for TRICARE Prime bene� ciaries to use the Banner Churchill Emergency Room � rst, rather than using the clinic assets, for minor illnesses or injuries. � e average cost of an emergency room visit is $300. If you choose to go to the emergency room without � rst contacting your Primary Care Provider or the Medical O� cer of the Day, you may be liable for this cost out of your own pocket. By calling the base clinic � rst, you can avoid this unnecessary cost and possibly save yourself a lengthy ER wait.
Medical Emergency-Call 911A true medical emergency consist of an illness or injury that may cause death or serious consequences if not treated immediately. If you think you have a medical emergency, call 911. Do not call the clinic � rst. TRICARE will never deny a claim for a true emergency.
Customer Service RepresentativeAs the customer service Representative for NBHC, I urge you to utilize our health clinic and the many resources it has to o� er. We are here to serve you. If you have any questions or concerns, please call me, LCDR Cynthia Hutchinson at 426-3106.
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� is CSP newsletter is an authorized publication for members of the military services. Contents of the CSP Roundup are not necessarily the o� cial views of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or the U.S. Navy and do not imply endorsement thereof. � e 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 � rm 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: � e 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 veri� cation. 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.
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If it’s February, it must be the month of love. Right a� er Christmas decorations, wrapping paper, and cards went on sale and o� the shelf, the love blitz began. Cards, � owers, and heart-shaped boxes of chocolates sure to wreck the New Year’s diet resolutions began appearing. � e 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 magni� cent work describing the four degrees of love. First, we love ourselves for our own sake. � is is the beginning stage. Such a love can very easily turn into narcissism. No doubt we see plenty of people who have overly healthy self-images and in� ated 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-ful� llment. � e second degree is when we love God for our own sake. We love God because of the bene� ts 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 a� ection, 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. � e 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
God, is this precious four letter word - love. If we have to de� ne God, it is by the word love. We are told, “We love, because He � rst loved us.” I hope that each and every day, you experience His love and rise to that fourth degree.
Chaplain Michael Bigelow
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When I � rst 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 o� ers traditional Chinese cuisine without having to drive into Reno, Carson City or Fallon from Fernley. � e 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. � e 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 � avor. 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. � e 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. � e 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.
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Winter Fires — Safety Tips for the Home
� e high cost of home heating fuels and utilities have caused many Americans to search for alternate sources of home heating. � e 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. � ey are however, a major contributing factor in residential � res. Many of these � res can be prevented. � e following � re safety tips can help you maintain a � re 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 o� 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 � ammable liquids stored in approved metal containers, in well ventilated storage areas, outside of the house.
• NEVER � ll the heater while it is operating or hot. When refueling an oil or kerosene unit, avoid over� lling. 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
to prevent a buildup of carbon monoxide.
WOOD STOVES AND FIREPLACES
Stoves and � replaces are becoming a very common heat source in homes. Careful attention to safety can minimize their � re hazard.
To use them safely:
• Be sure the � replace or stove is installed properly. Woodstoves should have adequate clearance from combustible surfaces, and proper � oor support and protection.
• Woodstoves should be of good quality, solid construction and design, and should be UL listed.
• Have the chimney inspected annually and cleaned, especially if it has not been used for some time.
• Do not use � ammable liquids to start or accelerate any � re.
• Keep a glass or metal screen in front of the � replace opening, to prevent embers or sparks from jumping out, unwanted material from going in, and help prevent the possibility of burns to occupants.
• � e 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 � res in � replaces. It is possible to ignite creosote in the chimney by overbuilding the � re.
• Never burn charcoal indoors. Burning charcoal can give o� lethal amounts of carbon monoxide.
• Keep � ammable materials away from your � replace mantel. A spark from the � replace could easily ignite these materials.
• Before you go to sleep, be sure your � replace � re is out. NEVER close your damper with hot ashes in the � replace. A closed damper will help the � re 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 � re or use more than one log at a time. � ey o� en 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 shuto� s are in proper working condition.
• Leave furnace repairs to quali� ed specialists. Do not attempt repairs yourself unless you are quali� ed.
• 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.
• Check the � ue 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 � ue openings should be sealed with solid masonry.
• Keep trash and other combustibles away from the heating system.
� is message sent to you by the Fire Prevention O� ce. Should you have additional questions, please call 426-3445.
Safety & Mishaps � e good news is that the overall number of mishaps, from 2002 to 2008 has dropped by approximately %45. � e not so good news is that if the trends from the � rst quarter of FY 2009 are followed, we could have our highest number of recordable mishaps since 2002. � e vast majority of our injuries occur due to falls, slips or trips and the majority of injuries occur to our � ngers as a result of sprains/strains.
FY08 – Year End statistics from the NAS Fallon Safety O� ce
Activity On Duty O� Duty TotalFalls, slips, trips, etc. 21 0 21Recreation 0 16 16Contact with Object 8 1 9Occupational 3 0 3 Injury Type On Duty O� Duty TotalSprains, Strains, Tears 13 7 20Bruises, Contusions 7 5 12Fractures 0 6 6Cuts, Lacerations 2 3 5
Body Part A� ected On Duty O� Duty TotalFinger(s) 6 1 10Back 5 5 7Ankle(s) 3 3 6Wrist(s) 1 4 5
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MEAN GENES & EDDIE PEPPERS: Location Bldg 426-2449CAG Hours of Operation:
DID YOU KNOW?•You can book your upcoming retirement, party, wedding our any
occasion special celebration at the Sage & Sand CPO Club
•Sage & Sand CPO Club may be opened on weekends by request just call ext 2841.
PLANET X BAR: Location Bldg 323. Phone Number 426-4000CAG Hours of Operation:Mon. Tues, Wed Thurs & Sun 6pm-12amFri & Sat 6pm-1am
SFARP Hours of Operation:Bar - Monday – Friday 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (Close According To Patronage)Saturday & Sunday – CLOSED NON CAG Hours: Planet X Bar Closed (Can be opened by request.)
Located in Building 393 (next to the Auto Hobby Shop) has all of your camping needs covered.
You can rent coolers, tents, campers, and all the essentials to go camping and enjoy the sites in beautiful Northern Nevada. We also have fishing gear,
log splitters, boats and of the ski, snowboard equipment that you could possibly need.
Stop by today and see what is available for you and your family to rent or give us a call at 775-426-2598.
MWR Pony Express Outfitters
DID YOU KNOW?
• If you enjoy a great game of pool, Planet X bar has four pool tables and you can play for Free. In the game room there are a great variety of arcade games at a cost but all the pool tables are free from open to close.
• Planet X Bar has an Advisory Board? If you are an E1-E6 and would like to join please call ext 4000.
• You can book Planet X for re-enlistment parties, squadron parties or for any special occasion.
Activities
Silver State Club EventsMay 2008
1120 TAYLOR PLACE • 423-85541120 TAYLOR PLACE • 423-85541120 TAYLOR PLACE • 423-8554
Restaurant & Sports Bar S a n d w i n d s
Opens at 11:00 Daily
MusicFriday & Saturday
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Pool Tables, Video Games, Dart Board, Progressive Slots
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SUNDAY SPORTS BAR BREAKFAST
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May 7, 2008 CINCO DE MAYOMEXICAN BUFFETOpen to all hands1100-1300 $7.95 per person
May 11, 2008ALL HANDS MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH$17.95 per person$7.95 Children 6-12 Children 5 and Under Free 1000-1300
May 21, 2008 ITALIAN LUNCH BUFFETOpen to all hands1100-1300 $7.95 per person
May 30, 2008CLUB CLOSED DUE TO GRAD NIGHT
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MEAN GENES & EDDIE PEPPERS: Location Bldg 426-2449CAG Hours of Operation:
DID YOU KNOW?•You can book your upcoming retirement, party, wedding our any
occasion special celebration at the Sage & Sand CPO Club
•Sage & Sand CPO Club may be opened on weekends by request just call ext 2841.
PLANET X BAR: Location Bldg 323. Phone Number 426-4000CAG Hours of Operation:Mon. Tues, Wed Thurs & Sun 6pm-12amFri & Sat 6pm-1am
SFARP Hours of Operation:Bar - Monday – Friday 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (Close According To Patronage)Saturday & Sunday – CLOSED NON CAG Hours: Planet X Bar Closed (Can be opened by request.)
Located in Building 393 (next to the Auto Hobby Shop) has all of your camping needs covered.
You can rent coolers, tents, campers, and all the essentials to go camping and enjoy the sites in beautiful Northern Nevada. We also have fishing gear,
log splitters, boats and of the ski, snowboard equipment that you could possibly need.
Stop by today and see what is available for you and your family to rent or give us a call at 775-426-2598.
MWR Pony Express Outfitters
DID YOU KNOW?
• If you enjoy a great game of pool, Planet X bar has four pool tables and you can play for Free. In the game room there are a great variety of arcade games at a cost but all the pool tables are free from open to close.
• Planet X Bar has an Advisory Board? If you are an E1-E6 and would like to join please call ext 4000.
• You can book Planet X for re-enlistment parties, squadron parties or for any special occasion.
Activities
Silver State Club EventsMay 2008
1120 TAYLOR PLACE • 423-85541120 TAYLOR PLACE • 423-85541120 TAYLOR PLACE • 423-8554
Restaurant & Sports Bar S a n d w i n d s
Opens at 11:00 Daily
MusicFriday & Saturday
SPORTS BAR
Pool Tables, Video Games, Dart Board, Progressive Slots
5 Large Screen TVsNFL Sunday Ticket
RESTAURANT HOURS:
MONDAY - SATURDAY
11:00am - 8:30pm
SUNDAY SPORTS BAR BREAKFAST
9:30am - NOON 00
00
24
15
23
May 7, 2008 CINCO DE MAYOMEXICAN BUFFETOpen to all hands1100-1300 $7.95 per person
May 11, 2008ALL HANDS MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH$17.95 per person$7.95 Children 6-12 Children 5 and Under Free 1000-1300
May 21, 2008 ITALIAN LUNCH BUFFETOpen to all hands1100-1300 $7.95 per person
May 30, 2008CLUB CLOSED DUE TO GRAD NIGHT
DESERT ROUNDUP MAY 2008 • 5
MEAN GENES & EDDIE PEPPERS: Location Bldg 426-2449CAG Hours of Operation:
DID YOU KNOW?•You can book your upcoming retirement, party, wedding our any
occasion special celebration at the Sage & Sand CPO Club
•Sage & Sand CPO Club may be opened on weekends by request just call ext 2841.
PLANET X BAR: Location Bldg 323. Phone Number 426-4000CAG Hours of Operation:Mon. Tues, Wed Thurs & Sun 6pm-12amFri & Sat 6pm-1am
SFARP Hours of Operation:Bar - Monday – Friday 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (Close According To Patronage)Saturday & Sunday – CLOSED NON CAG Hours: Planet X Bar Closed (Can be opened by request.)
Located in Building 393 (next to the Auto Hobby Shop) has all of your camping needs covered.
You can rent coolers, tents, campers, and all the essentials to go camping and enjoy the sites in beautiful Northern Nevada. We also have fishing gear,
log splitters, boats and of the ski, snowboard equipment that you could possibly need.
Stop by today and see what is available for you and your family to rent or give us a call at 775-426-2598.
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DID YOU KNOW?
• If you enjoy a great game of pool, Planet X bar has four pool tables and you can play for Free. In the game room there are a great variety of arcade games at a cost but all the pool tables are free from open to close.
• Planet X Bar has an Advisory Board? If you are an E1-E6 and would like to join please call ext 4000.
• You can book Planet X for re-enlistment parties, squadron parties or for any special occasion.
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May 11, 2008ALL HANDS MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH$17.95 per person$7.95 Children 6-12 Children 5 and Under Free 1000-1300
May 21, 2008 ITALIAN LUNCH BUFFETOpen to all hands1100-1300 $7.95 per person
May 30, 2008CLUB CLOSED DUE TO GRAD NIGHT
Silver State Club Events • FebruaryFebruary 1 • Super Bowl Sunday Party
Open to O� cer’s Civilian Equivalents and their guestsDoors open at Noon • Door Prizes, Drink Specials
February 4 • Italian Lunch Bu� et Open to All Hands • 1100-1300 • $7.95 per person
February 11 • Taco Bar Open to All Hands • 1100-1300 • $7.95 per person
February 12 • Fish and Chips (at CPO Club) Open to All Hands • 1100-1300 • $7.95 per person
February 18 • Chinese Bu� et Open to All Hands • 1100-1300 • $7.95 per person
February 24 • Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Open to O� cer’s Civilian Equivalents and their guests
Free Craw� sh in the BarBeginning at 1700 until it runs out
KARAOKE TUESDAYSPLANET X KAROAKE NIGHT� is is fund you won’t want to miss! Join us at Planet X for Karaoke. Serenade the audience with tunes from the Beatles to Sinatra to Alanis Morrisette, and to the ever-popular karaoke staple, “I Will Survive,” by Gloria Gaynor. Sing your favorite songs for the crowd from 2000-2400 while you enjoy great food & beverage specials.
WEDNESDAY LIBERTY CENTER GAME NIGHT AT PLANET XJoin the Liberty Center at Planet X for “GAME NIGHT” and win great prizes. � is is game fun you will want to be a part of ! Texas Hold Em!, Poker, Dominoes, Darts and Pool Tournaments a di� erent game every � ursday beginning at 1900. Don’t miss out!
*IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY! – Come in and see if your birth date is randomly pulled and win great prizes! Ask the bartender!
Winter Fires — Safety Tips for the Home
� e high cost of home heating fuels and utilities have caused many Americans to search for alternate sources of home heating. � e 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. � ey are however, a major contributing factor in residential � res. Many of these � res can be prevented. � e following � re safety tips can help you maintain a � re 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 o� 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 � ammable liquids stored in approved metal containers, in well ventilated storage areas, outside of the house.
• NEVER � ll the heater while it is operating or hot. When refueling an oil or kerosene unit, avoid over� lling. 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
to prevent a buildup of carbon monoxide.
WOOD STOVES AND FIREPLACES
Stoves and � replaces are becoming a very common heat source in homes. Careful attention to safety can minimize their � re hazard.
To use them safely:
• Be sure the � replace or stove is installed properly. Woodstoves should have adequate clearance from combustible surfaces, and proper � oor support and protection.
• Woodstoves should be of good quality, solid construction and design, and should be UL listed.
• Have the chimney inspected annually and cleaned, especially if it has not been used for some time.
• Do not use � ammable liquids to start or accelerate any � re.
• Keep a glass or metal screen in front of the � replace opening, to prevent embers or sparks from jumping out, unwanted material from going in, and help prevent the possibility of burns to occupants.
• � e 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 � res in � replaces. It is possible to ignite creosote in the chimney by overbuilding the � re.
• Never burn charcoal indoors. Burning charcoal can give o� lethal amounts of carbon monoxide.
• Keep � ammable materials away from your � replace mantel. A spark from the � replace could easily ignite these materials.
• Before you go to sleep, be sure your � replace � re is out. NEVER close your damper with hot ashes in the � replace. A closed damper will help the � re 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 � re or use more than one log at a time. � ey o� en 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 shuto� s are in proper working condition.
• Leave furnace repairs to quali� ed specialists. Do not attempt repairs yourself unless you are quali� ed.
• 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.
• Check the � ue 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 � ue openings should be sealed with solid masonry.
• Keep trash and other combustibles away from the heating system.
� is message sent to you by the Fire Prevention O� ce. Should you have additional questions, please call 426-3445.
6 • FEBRUARY 2009 Travel to Disney desert roundup
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” o� er, 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 o� ers 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: � rough 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 o� er 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 � ve family members (including spouse) or friends for the price of an adult 1-Day Park Hopper ticket. Disneyland Resort hotels are also o� ering 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 � nd hotel rooms starting at $119 per night during value season, with great savings during other times of the o� er period. � is o� er 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. � is ticket is valid for � ve days of admission into the four Walt Disney World theme parks, plus a total of � ve visits to a choice of a Disney water park, DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive � eme Park or certain other at-tractions. During this o� er period, active or retired U.S. military personnel may also make a one-time purchase of up to a maximum of � 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 non-transferable 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 o� er period.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Salute U.S. Military… For information on the “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” o� er at Walt Disney World Resort or the Disneyland Resort, or to make reservations, active and retired U.S. Military personnel may call the ITT o� ce on their base. Information about “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” o� er at Walt Disney World Resort is also available at www.disneyworld.com/military. � rough the years, � e 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 Upli� program has sent over 90,000 postcards to troops worldwide, thanking them for their service. � e 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 O� er 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 a� er 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 o� 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 o� ce for an exchange certi� cate for the complimentary “Disney’s Armed Forces Salute” ticket for the Disney-land Resort. � e exchange certi� 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 a� er 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 o� 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 o� 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 mem-bers and friends will receive exchange certi� cates to be redeemed by such military personnel (or their spouses) for tickets at Main Entrance theme park ticket windows (one ticket per exchange certi� cate).
• � e military personnel (or spouse) will be required to present valid military identi� cation (which, for activated members of the National
Guard or Reservists, also includes orders showing active status a� er Jan. 1, 2008) for all ticket transactions (including to activate tickets, and/or redeem exchange certi� 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 � ve per service member (regardless of place of purchase and whether purchased by service member or spouse) and all � ve must be purchased at the same time. Accordingly, no service member (or spouse) will be permitted to activate, and/or to redeem exchange certi� cates for, more than a total of � 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 a� er the � rst day of use or June 25, 2009, whichever occurs � 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.
• � is o� er may not be combined with any other o� er.
Disneyland Resort Public A� airs 714/781-4614
Walt Disney World Public Relations 407/566-6397
6 • FEBRUARY 2009 Travel to Disney desert roundup desert roundup Desert Moon Theater FEBRUARY • 7
BEDTIME STORIES
Cast: Adam Sandler Courtney Cox Arquette Keri Russell Teresa Palmer Guy Pearce Lucy LawlessRated: PG for some mild rude humor and mild languageGenre: Action/Adventure, Comedy and Kids/FamilyRuntime: 99 minSynopsis: 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 a� er another, but it’s the kids’ unexpected contributions that turn Skeeter’s life upside down.
THE SPIRIT
Cast: Gabriel Macht Samuel L. Jackson Scarlett Johansson Eva Mendes Sarah PaulsonRated: PG-13 for intense sequences of stylized violence and action, some sexual content and brief nudity.Genre: Action/Adventure, Crime/Gangster and AdaptationRuntime: 108 minSynopsis: � e Spirit tracks the coldhearted killer � e Octopus while facing a bevy of beautiful women all trying to seduce, love or kill the masked crusader.
VALKYRIE
Cast: Tom Cruise, Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson, Carice Van HoutenRated: Rated PG13 for violence and brief strong languageGenre: � riller and Action/AdventureRuntime: 121 minSynopsis: Tom Cruise stars in the true story of Colonel Claus von Stau� enberg and the daring and ingenious plot to eliminate one of the most evil tyrants the world has ever known
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8 • FEBRUARY 2009 FRC West/NAS Fallon desert roundup
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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 O� cer Lieutenant Andrew L. Rutherford served as the reenlisting o� cer at the ceremony. Petty O� cer Burt initially enlisted in the Navy in 1999. He transferred to Strike Fighter Wing Paci� c 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 O� cer Hall joined the Navy in 2002. He reported to SFWPD on 15 June 2008 from VFA-11 We thank Petty O� cers Burt and Hall for their hard work and dedication and congratulate them on their decision to re-enlist in the world’s greatest Navy.
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Le� - AO1(AW) Brandon J. Hall (R) and AMC(AW) Christopher A. McGennis
Right - AM1(AW) Gerald R. Burt (R) and LT Andrew L. Rutherford
DEFY — Drug Education for Youth
Kim Lamb/LVN photoCaptain Michael H. Glaser, le� , presents the Air Medal with Bronze Star to Commander William Davis, Lieutenant Jim Smith, Senior Chief Aviation
Warfare Systems Operator Karl Rokosz and Hospital Corpsman � ird Class Sarah Tait at NAS Fallon. � e foursome were recognized for their e� orts as the
Search and Rescue (SAR) team that rescued a severly injured hiker stranded at 10,000 feet elevation in the Ansel Adams Wilderness on the morning of
September 23,2008.
Kim Lamb/LVN photoCaptain Michael H. Glaser, le� , presents the Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Builder First Class Jason D. Lo� hus for professional achievement while serving as a builder at Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 303 � om August1, 2008 to October 13, 2008.
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NADAP Senior Enlisted Advisor. “If you compare our alcohol related incidents from 1996 to 2007 there is about a 32% decrease, and about a 62% decrease in drug abuse be-cause of the NADAP program and policies.” NADAP holds these summits on a monthly basis on different bases and provides the Command-ing Officers, Executive Officers, Command Master Chiefs, senior
enlisted personnel, junior officers and also junior enlisted personnel about the Navy’s policy in regards to substance abuse prevention. “The Sailors enjoy the informa-tion 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 bil-lion dollars was used the last three years for this process alone, said Roxas.
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New Tool Improves Search Features on TRICARE Web Site Looking for information on the TRICARE Web Site? � anks to a new custom search tool, TRICARE bene� ciaries can experience improved results on the TRICARE bene� t information portal at http://www.tricare/mil. � e 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 � ne a wealth of
information on topics such as � nding providers, the various TRICARE healthcare plans, “what’s covered,” plan costs and much more. We want our bene� ciaries to have a Web site that is easy to search and accessible, “said Army Maj. Gen. Elder Granger, deputy director, TRICARE Management Activity. “� is should be another major improvement for them.” � e new search technology optimizes the TRICARE Web site experience for bene� ciaries,
providing more accurate results during a search for general TRICARE information. � e TRICARE bene� ciary portal was also improved in 2007 with the implementation of a tool that delivers customized information. By entering a simple pro� le detailing duty status, location and plan, bene� ciaries 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. “� is is quite an accomplishment considering the complexity of the TRICARE bene� t and the depth of information on our Web site, “said Granger. “� e TRICARE Web team has made great strides in responding to bene� ciary needs. As more
military families use the Web to � nd bene� t 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. � e portal features a wealth of information about TMA such as studies and surveys, reimbursement rates, policies and other programs under TMA.
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 self-esteem 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. � e 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 con� dence so
they are equipped to engage in positive, healthy lifestyles as drug-free citizens and have necessary skills to be successful in their lives through coordinated community participation, commitment, and leadership.
Our motto: Strong Kids…. Strong Families….Ready for the Future.
For more information on this program, please visit our web-site:http://www.donhq.navy.mil/defy/
DEFY — Drug Education for Youth
10 • FEBRUARY 2009 Special Interest desert roundup
� ere has been an o� cial 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 � ve percent of the waste stream we generate. � is is good but can improve with just a little more conscientious e� ort 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. � e dollars paid to remove trash drops directly in relation to how much material is diverted for recycling and reuse. Programs at NAS Fallon include O� ce Recycling, drop o� 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. � e 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 � scal 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 o� cial 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. � e 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 Quali� ed Recycling Program (QRP). � e 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 land� lls and the operation of the Regional QRP.
COMNAVREGSW INST 11350.1 Regional Construction and Demolition Debris (C&D) land� ll 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 e� ort. As in most cases a team e� ort 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. Brie� ngs 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 sta� meetings. Ensure that somebody is assigned as Building Monitor and that insure that recycling is being accomplished. � is is a position
approved by the Base Commander.
3. Building Monitors: � is position is the important because he/she knows what their unit produces. � e 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. � e � nal 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 o� ered.
For those of you who are conscientious about your responsibilities in the area of recycling, thanks for your e� ort. 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.
The State of Recycling at NAS Fallon SFWPD Holds Awards Quarters
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On 12 January 2009 Strike Fighter Wing Paci� c 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 � atsana who earned their Plane Captain quali� cations. 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.
(From le� to right) AT3 Ian M. Davis, AMAN Mark T. Sweigert, and AO3 Chanthakone � atsana.
Story and photo by YN3 Je� rey M. Williams, SFWPD Fallon Public A� airs O� cer
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� e 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 � rst promotions e� ective Nov. 16, 1958. � e Oct. 1958 issue of Navy Times listed 1,060 names that became the � rst group promoted to the new “super chiefs” rank. Of those, 146 were promoted to master chief and 914 to senior chief. � e names of the � rst two groups of selectees are listed in Bureau of Naval Personnel Notices 1430 of October 17, 1958, and May 20, 1959. A� er the May 1959 elevations, promotions to E-9 were through senior chief only. � e 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 � om “History of the Chief Petty O� cer Grade” by retired Chief Warrant O� cer Lester B. Tucker at www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq46-1.htm.
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Story Time with Your Preschoolers: Books bring fun and wonder. � ey 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. **� is 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 � lls the job. Have your resume “pop” out and be remembered as the best quali� ed for the position. Your portfolio may be the key to landing the interview. � is class will meet every Wed in Feb, from 10-1100 in the FFSC Conference room. Anger Management: Angry behavior is o� en 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. � is class meets each � urs. 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. � is process of discovery and creativity will involve all � ve senses and may get messy! **� is class will meet on 11 Feb from 10-1200 at the FFSC Neighborhood Center.
Saving & InvestingLearn how to save and/or invest for your future. Learn part of the process of being � nancially � t. � is class is a brown-bagger, so bring your lunch and be prepared to learn good life skills. � is class will meet on 18 Feb from 11-1245 in the FFSC Training room.
IA/GSA Pre-deployment Briefs� e Fleet and Family Support Center will be o� ering IA/GSA pre-deployment briefs every Wednesday from 1400-1500 until further notice. IA/GSA personnel can still schedule alternate times by calling x3333.
Roth IRA’sWhat are they? How do they work? Are they for me? � ese questions and more will be answered in this “brown-bagger”, so bring your lunch and be prepared to learn another step to make you � nancially � t! � is class will meet on 25 Feb from 110-1245 in the FFSC training room.
To sign-up or for more information please call 426-3333, 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.
* � e FFSC Neighborhood Center address is 1019 Arizona Court in base housing.
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Upcoming FFSC Classes/Workshops — February 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 o� en think about it, many of the products and packages that we purchase have more than one function. � e 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 non-toxic cleaners that have applications beyond the kitchen. An remember, buying double and � xable 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 � nding creative solutions to their waste problems. Across the country, o� cials are implementing “integrated waste management systems,” a complementary mix of solutions (source reduction, recycling, combustion, and land� lling) 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
products, and reducing packaging. It is a preferred waste management option since it actually prevents the generation of waste in the � rst 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 o� en associated with manufacturing. Source reduction can be as simple as reaching for a sponge instead
of a paper towel, or as complex as redesigning a product so that less packaging is needed.
EVERYONE HAS A ROLE We all need to evaluate our daily waste-producing activities to determine which ones are essential (such as buying medicines and food wrapped in packaging for our safety and health), and which are not (such as throwing away glass jars that could be reused or recycled). Governments can create incentives to encourage all sectors of society to create less waste. Manufacturers can design products that are less toxic, that require less packaging, that are recyclable, and that result in less waste at the end of their useful lives
Merchants can stock and conspicuously mark products on the shelf that are truly environmentally friendly. Consumers can respond by purchasing those products and by expressing their preferences for them. Schools can teach about sources reduction and recycling. � e easiest, most direct way for citizens to make a di� erence is to watch what they buy and throw away. W can alleviate our individual garbage glut by following these basic principles:
REDUCE the amount of trash you discard REUSE containers and products RECYCLE as much as possible RESPOND by expressing your product preferences.
A BAKER’S DOZEN TIPS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTALLY AWARE CONSUMER
1. Buy reusable products and avoid disposable.
2. Buy, maintain, and repair durable and � xable products.
3. Reuse bags, containers, paper, boxes and other items.
4. Select products with the most purposeful, leat wasteful packaging.
5. Buy concentrates, larger sized containers, or products in bulk.
6. Buy products that can be recycled and then recycle them.
7. buy products make of recycled materials.
8. Buy non-hazardous products for use around the house.
9. Compost food and yard waste.
10. Borrow or rent things you use infrequently.
11. Buy, sell, or donate used and secondary goods such as clothes, furniture, and appliances.
12. Make your preferences known to merchants and politicians.
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Story Time with Your Preschoolers: Books bring fun and wonder. � ey 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. **� is 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 � lls the job. Have your resume “pop” out and be remembered as the best quali� ed for the position. Your portfolio may be the key to landing the interview. � is class will meet every Wed in Feb, from 10-1100 in the FFSC Conference room. Anger Management: Angry behavior is o� en 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. � is class meets each � urs. 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. � is process of discovery and creativity will involve all � ve senses and may get messy! **� is class will meet on 11 Feb from 10-1200 at the FFSC Neighborhood Center.
Saving & InvestingLearn how to save and/or invest for your future. Learn part of the process of being � nancially � t. � is class is a brown-bagger, so bring your lunch and be prepared to learn good life skills. � is class will meet on 18 Feb from 11-1245 in the FFSC Training room.
IA/GSA Pre-deployment Briefs� e Fleet and Family Support Center will be o� ering IA/GSA pre-deployment briefs every Wednesday from 1400-1500 until further notice. IA/GSA personnel can still schedule alternate times by calling x3333.
Roth IRA’sWhat are they? How do they work? Are they for me? � ese questions and more will be answered in this “brown-bagger”, so bring your lunch and be prepared to learn another step to make you � nancially � t! � is class will meet on 25 Feb from 110-1245 in the FFSC training room.
To sign-up or for more information please call 426-3333, 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.
* � e FFSC Neighborhood Center address is 1019 Arizona Court in base housing.
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Upcoming FFSC Classes/Workshops — February 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 o� en think about it, many of the products and packages that we purchase have more than one function. � e 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 non-toxic cleaners that have applications beyond the kitchen. An remember, buying double and � xable 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 � nding creative solutions to their waste problems. Across the country, o� cials are implementing “integrated waste management systems,” a complementary mix of solutions (source reduction, recycling, combustion, and land� lling) 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
products, and reducing packaging. It is a preferred waste management option since it actually prevents the generation of waste in the � rst 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 o� en associated with manufacturing. Source reduction can be as simple as reaching for a sponge instead
of a paper towel, or as complex as redesigning a product so that less packaging is needed.
EVERYONE HAS A ROLE We all need to evaluate our daily waste-producing activities to determine which ones are essential (such as buying medicines and food wrapped in packaging for our safety and health), and which are not (such as throwing away glass jars that could be reused or recycled). Governments can create incentives to encourage all sectors of society to create less waste. Manufacturers can design products that are less toxic, that require less packaging, that are recyclable, and that result in less waste at the end of their useful lives
Merchants can stock and conspicuously mark products on the shelf that are truly environmentally friendly. Consumers can respond by purchasing those products and by expressing their preferences for them. Schools can teach about sources reduction and recycling. � e easiest, most direct way for citizens to make a di� erence is to watch what they buy and throw away. W can alleviate our individual garbage glut by following these basic principles:
REDUCE the amount of trash you discard REUSE containers and products RECYCLE as much as possible RESPOND by expressing your product preferences.
A BAKER’S DOZEN TIPS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTALLY AWARE CONSUMER
1. Buy reusable products and avoid disposable.
2. Buy, maintain, and repair durable and � xable products.
3. Reuse bags, containers, paper, boxes and other items.
4. Select products with the most purposeful, leat wasteful packaging.
5. Buy concentrates, larger sized containers, or products in bulk.
6. Buy products that can be recycled and then recycle them.
7. buy products make of recycled materials.
8. Buy non-hazardous products for use around the house.
9. Compost food and yard waste.
10. Borrow or rent things you use infrequently.
11. Buy, sell, or donate used and secondary goods such as clothes, furniture, and appliances.
12. Make your preferences known to merchants and politicians.
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NAS Fallon is Proud to Announce � is Year’s “Military Saves” Campaign Kick-O� 22 February – 1 March, 2009
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Monday, February 23: “Open House” @ Fleet and Family Support Center, Bldg. 309
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� ursday, February 26: CDC “Military Saves A� er-School Special” @ CDC and Youth
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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 fi rst opened in 2001, so if you haven’t been to Disney since then you are in for a treat. � e 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, adventure-seeking crowd that wouldn’t have fi t in at Disneyland. � e Tower of Terror is a themed ride based on the popular 60’s television show “� e 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. � e 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
hallmark ride and raised the bar a notch, leaving guests breathless as the coaster stops at the end of the ride. � e third hallmark ride is the Grizzly River Rapids, Disney’s version of the classic log fl ume ride. But once again, Disney has taken an old staple and raised the stakes. Instead of riding a classic gondola, Disney’s ride features round rafts that spin and twirl as they are bounced along in the turbulence of the fl ume. � ere is no such luck as picking a seat where you are more or less likely to get wet, as the rafts spin with the mercilessness of a roulette wheel, meaning that no two rides will ever be the same. Of all the rides and attractions at Disney’s California Adventure, my favorite is Soarin’ Over California. Perhaps to the readers of this column, the sensation of fl ying is nothing new, but for me, being suspended in mid air in front of a three story Imax style movie screen is as close as I will ever be to truly fl ying. Once again, Disney’s Imagineers have been able to dial up magic on demand, so that I can feel the wind in my hair and smell the orange groves that seem to be just 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 fi nd almost anything you want
– Disney-wise – under one roof. I recommend you save some shopping money for Downtown Disney. It conveniently makes both souvenirs and collectables easy to fi nd and also brings your some of your preferred mall staples to one area making it the perfect ending to a day at the park. Now let’s get to my favorite part. I get to travel extensively both as a hobby and for work. In my travels I get to visit some of the best and most famous restaurants in the nation. As a food critic for this newspaper and other publications, you can surmise that I know when I fi nd great food and I know when I fi nd great service. I was thrilled on my recent trip to Disneyland Resort to fi nd that three of my new favorite restaurants are located at Downtown Disney. Catal Restaurant and Uva Bar, Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria and Tortilla Jo’s Mexican Restaurant are three phenomenal restaurants in their own right yet in very diff erent ways. Catal Restaurant is a fi ne dining establishment with
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. � ey 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 fi nd 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 diff erent tequilas, I think their homemade corn tortillas, that are the staple of every meal, are their strongest selling point. Defi nitely not something that should be missed. In my fi nal 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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Sweet Land of Liberty: A Guide to Family Travel
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Sweet Land of Liberty: A Guide to Family Travel
Space available (Space A) travel is a benefi t 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: identifi cation 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 fi ve countries.
Identifi cation 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 qualifi ed 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 fl exible, be patient. As a rule of thumb, military ports off er 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 fl exible as possible in choosing a destination. If you want to get to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, consider a fl ight into Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, or even Royal Air Force Station Mildenhall, United Kingdom, as an alternative. At Mildenhall, try for another fl ight bound for Germany.
• � ere 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 fulfi lled. Military aircraft are subject at all times, fi rst and foremost, to DoD mission response. � ere are diff erent categories of traveler for Space A, one through six. � ese 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 fi t 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) identifi cation card may fl y anywhere DoD has fl ights 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 airfi eld, 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 fl ights 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 off ered 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 fi lled 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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Space A Travel When Death Happens… Family members of surviving spouses of military retirees may not know where to turn when a death happens. � is information is intended to be a general guide and is not all-inclusive.
• Notify the Defense Finance and Accounting Service at 1-800-321-1080 if the surviving spouse was receiving an annuity for the Survivor Bene� t Plan (SBP), Reserve Component Survivor Bene� t 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 O� ce 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 A� airs (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 � nancial institutions where the deceased invested, saved or maintained funds.
• Notify insurance companies.
• Contact your nearest Retired Activities O� ce (RAO) or Retired Services O� ce (RSO) for assistance. � e RAO phone numbers are routinely listed in Shi� Colors. Call your nearest military installation for the RSO locations.
• If the deceased was receiving Social Security bene� ts notify the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213, toll-free TTY 1-800-325-0778.
• If the deceased participated in the federal government’s � ri� Savings Plan (TSP) contact the Federal Retirement � ri� 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), � e Retired O� cers Association (TROA), � e Retired Enlisted Association (TREA), � e American Legion or DAV, please notify that organization.
If you have any suggestions about how to make this guide better, please contact Shi� Colors at Mill_Shi� [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.
