MCNAIR GATE CLOSURE CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL PARADE USAG COMMUNITY BULLETIN NORTH COMMUNITY CHAPEL HOLIDAY SCHEDULE HELP GRANT A VETERAN’S WISH GREAT ALOHA RUN ENTRY FORM FAMILY ADVOCACY CALENDAR ISLAND PALM COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY FROM MARKET TO TABLE NEWSLETTER TRICARE HEALTH MATTERS MWR NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH The contents of this binder are strictly for informational purposes and does not imply endorsement of any private or commercial organization by 65 TH EN BN, 8 th TSC, USARPAC or the Department of the Army.
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MCNAIR GATE CLOSURE CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL PARADE
USAG COMMUNITY BULLETIN NORTH COMMUNITY CHAPEL HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
HELP GRANT A VETERAN’S WISH GREAT ALOHA RUN ENTRY FORM
FAMILY ADVOCACY CALENDAR ISLAND PALM COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY
FROM MARKET TO TABLE NEWSLETTER TRICARE HEALTH MATTERS MWR NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH
The contents of this binder are strictly for informational purposes and does not imply endorsement of any private or commercial organization by 65TH EN BN, 8th TSC, USARPAC or the Department of the Army.
US Congress Honors….
Hawaii Heroes!
• The Congressional Gold Medal, the highest award bestowed by the US Congress on civilians, was presented on November 2, 2011 in Washington, DC to the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and Military Intelligence Service.
• The 100th and 442nd were recognized for their unmatched combat record, as they are the most highly decorated unit by size and length of service in the 235-year history of the US Army.
• The Honorable Eric Shinseki, US Secretary of Veterans Administration, a retired US Army General and former Chief of Staff of the US Army, noted that the combat record of the 100th/442nd will probably never be matched.
• The MIS was recognized for its daring service – as interpreters, translators, and even sometimes spies– in the Pacific Theater which enabled the US military to score many victories that helped to shorten the war and save countless thousands of lives.
• Although not included in the Congressional Gold Medal award, the 1399th has long been recognized for its outstanding record of completing 54 major projects throughout Hawaii during WWII.
• Nisei (second generation Japanese Americans) in Hawaii and on the mainland VOLUNTEERED for military service despite being treated as “enemy aliens” following Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor. Many lost everything they owned, including their businesses and homes.
• In June 2000, almost five decades after the end of WWII, 20 Nisei veterans were awarded our nation’s highest military recognition, the Medal of Honor, for distinguishing themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their lives above and beyond the call of duty during WWII.
• Volunteers in the community helped to organize the parade, banquet and memorial service, as a thank you to the aging warriors who were awarded our nation’s highest civilian award for service and honor to a country that initially denied them the right to join the military during a time of war.
Congressional Gold Medal Parade
Saturday December 17th, 2011
Parade starts at 10 am Fort DeRussy, through Waikiki
along Kalakaua, ending at Kapiolani Park.
Honoring our WWII
Japanese-American veterans of the
100th Infantry Battalion
442nd Regimental Combat Team
Military Intelligence Service
1399th Engineer Construction Battalion
Special Honorary Ceremony
by Mayor Peter Carlisle at intersection of
Kalakaua and Seaside Avenues
E Komo Mai!! Come and show your support for
our Gold Medal Honorees and Hawaii heroes
THIS IS A COMMUNITY BULLETIN
SUBJECT: Suspension of the Department of Defense (DoD) Decal Requirement
for US Army Installations (Update)
Effective 16, January 2012, USAG-HI will no longer issue of DoD Decals for Privately Owned Vehicles (POV). As a result, the DoD Decal will not be required for access to our installations. Instead, the CAC card and other
approved identification will be the single source used to allow access through any Army installation Access Control Point (ACP). Until then current requirements will remain in effect.
Until 16 JAN 12, current decal requirements will remain in effect. Decals do not need to be removed from POVs if they have not expired. Once a decal expires you will be required to return it to either the Schofield Barracks Provost Marshal Office (PMO) or the Fort Shafter PMO. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, have been notified of the Army's upcoming policy. These commands have been asked to honor CAC cards. It will be the responsibility of each Soldier, Family member, Civilian employee and their Commands to ensure that all privately owned vehicles comply with Hawaii State Law and are properly registered; vehicle owners
have current valid insurance and the required state safety sticker. The Security Branch will continue to maintain and issue rank emblem decals for GO and Nominative CSM. Those decals will be issued at the installation Pass Offices located at the Solider Assistance Center, 655-1620, and Fort
Shafter Flats, 438-0982. Rank emblem decals for the rank of COL, CW5, SGM and CSM will also be issued until stocks of those decals have been depleted. After 16 January 2012, weapons registration will be done at the Provost
Marshal Office IAW Policy Memorandum Installation-1, Discipline, Law, and
Order.
For more information, contact Mr. Fred Makinney, DES Operations at 656-6750
HELP GRANT A VETERAN'S WISH THIS HOLIDAY! While many veterans will be spending their holidays on
the streets, hundreds of veterans are no longer homeless
because they are living in programs of U.S.VETS - Hawaii.
The organization provides veterans with many services, and helps meet their basic needs and receiving a gift from
their wish list can help make a veteran's holiday even brighter!
Here are some examples of veterans' stories and their wishes this season...
R.M., a Veteran of the United States Navy, has enjoyed living in Hawaii for over three years now. He is a very kind and soft-spoken individual who loves
helping out wherever he can. He is currently working full-time and planning to
move into a housing unit with the money he has been able to save from all of his hard work. This holiday season, he is wishing for white tennis shoes (13), khaki pants (44x32), and a safari hat (XL).
P.U., a United States Army Veteran, served in the military before leaving the service to teach. She has a degree in physical education and has worked in
the schools helping young teenagers. She loves to cook and has been cooking
for her fellow veterans in the program. Her hope is to someday have her own restaurant. This holiday season, she is wishing for cream dress pants (size 8), Victoria Secret Oakland raiders shirt, skinny jeans (size 8), and Victoria Secret perfume "Heaven."
A.S., a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, is from Hawaii. He is full of energy and loves to try new things. He runs his own successful business
with his son and is excited to be back on his feet and planning for the next step of moving into the community. This holiday season, he is wishing for low-cut white Adidas shoes (9.5 - 10), black Dickies pants (38), a watch, black backpack, and "Infinity" cologne.
D.M., a post Vietnam Veteran, is originally from Michigan. She has been in Hawaii for over 5 years. She enjoys cooking and going to the beach. She has
recently developed an interest in canoe surfing. Her goals are to find appropriate work and affordable housing. This holiday season, she is wishing for black dress shoes (8W), jeans (size 6), t-shirts (M), a black dress belt, a ladies Timex watch, sunglasses and an HDMI cable.
The wish lists of many more veterans can be found on our website at www.usvetsinc.org/barberspoint.
Granting a veteran’s wish is this easy:
1. Choose the veteran you will be shopping for by making a pledge on our website. 2. Complete your donor information as requested. (For organization purposes only. Donor will
Class Descriptions: Anger Awareness: Would you like to be able to control your temper better? Wish you didn't yell so much? We can help! In our 1 hour inter-active class you can learn useful techniques to cope with feelings of anger and keep that temper under control. Call Ernest Jackson at 655-0608 or 655-0669 for more information. Autism Support Group: Support group for Soldiers and Family members with an Autistic member of their family. Please call EFMP staff at 655-4777. Down Syndrome Support Group: Support group that focuses on EFM with Down Syndrome. Please call EFMP staff at 655-4777. EFMP Sponsored Bowling Events:: This is a free activity for special needs Families, the whole family can attend, not just the EFMP member. EFMP enrollment and event sign-up are required. Please call 655-4777 for details. Mommy & Me Stroller: is a group of mothers and babies who come together to spend valuable time and interact with others. Mothers love stroller fitness groups because they are healthy, convenient and socially rewarding. Come and enjoy others who share the same interest. Call 655-4787 for more details. Scream Free Parenting: Become a Scream Free Parent. This is a four-part parenting curriculum that focuses on helping parents stay calm and connected to their children so that they can create loving and meaningful relationships. Scream Free Parenting is the principle-based relationship approach that has already brought peace to thousands of families. Come and meet other parents who became Scream Free after attending the class! For more information please call Ernest Jackson 655-0608 for more details. SHARE Support Group: The SHARE group will provide Families with an opportunity to share experiences, gather new information and become more knowledgeable about Community resources. Please call Marlene at 655-4777 for more information.
SCH0FIELD BARRACKS - Celebrate a Hawaiian-style Christ-mas with Island Palm Communities at the Kalakaua Communi-ty Center, here, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Dec. 21.
Something will be available for everyone who attends.
Residents can watch dassic holiday movies on a l7-foot highscreen under the stars. Keiki can share last-minute Chrisbnaswishes with IPC's Hawaiian Santa.
Keiki can also look forward to making festive make 'n takeholiday crafu and decorating cupcakes.
Everyone can vote for winnen of IPC's Christnas stocking and
wreath display contest.Residents are reminded to bring a camen to'capture frtn mem-
ories with family and friends.To help celebrate this season of giving, all residents are also
encouraged to bring a couple ofcanned food items that will beprovided to tamilies in need.
Families bringing a donation will be entered into a prizedrawing.
Hqwoii Holidoy Ohona
RSVP by Dec. 18 on the "Events" page at www.Facebookcom[slandPalnCommunities or email [email protected].
Lipton Iced Tea is a proud
sponsor of the Farmers
Market season.
Market Hours: Saturdays, 8am -12pm
Closed Christmas Eve
(12/24/11).
Open 7am to 10am on
12/17.
Season: Year Round
Location: On the upper deck parking
by Sears, at the corner of
Piikoi & Ala Moana Blvd.
Dear Friends,
The year is drawing to an end, and as we turn the page on our calendars to
the month of December, many of us start to panic as holiday time
approaches. It’s a busy time of year, and we often add pressure to our
lives when we try to find that perfect gift for that hard to buy for person.
Well, this year it might be time to stop and smell the roasted vegetables.
The Farmers' Market is a place where you can casually stroll throughout
the vendors and often sample December’s bounty. You can also look for
what food items you might include with your holiday celebrations or
come up with that one of a kind gift. We have some ideas for the foodies
in your life in this newsletter as well as some gift giving recipes.
Yes, December is here and it is holiday time. Just remember that it is also
the time of year when the air is filled with sights, sounds and smells of the
season. Enjoy!
Best Wishes for a wonderful holiday season,
Francis Cofran, General Manager
(for those who love
shopping by the season)
Avocados
Carrots
Cucumbers
Lettuce
Oranges
Snap Peas
Spinach
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
Turkey (Bourbon Red)
Turkey (Standard Bronze)
Wreathes
For a more detailed list of
what is in season now visit
www.nrdc.org
/health/foodmiles/
We all want to find gifts to give that put a smile on the face of the
recipient. It seems to get more difficult each year to find a gift to give that
is memorable for the recipient. A trip to the Farmers' Market might be just
the ticket to help find that personalized touch. Here are a few often
overlooked ideas that might help shorten your gift buying list.
• Homemade Jams or Jellies with a serving spoon or spreader
attached with a pretty holiday ribbon makes a very simple hostess
gift. For the bread lover you can tuck that same jar into a basket
with some different varieties of homemade bread.
• For the nut lover on your list, purchase several different types of
whole nuts and put them in a bowl with a unique nutcracker. You
could also add some peanut brittle or nut bread.
• Shelled nuts, roasted or seasoned, also make a nice gift. Put them
in a glass bowl or container and attach nutty recipes. We have
included a recipe below in our Seasonal Recipes section.
• Local bottled Salad Dressing included in a salad bowl with hand
crafted servers would be a great gift for the foodie in your life.
You could add any local vegetables available or homemade
croutons. A local cookbook might be a nice addition.
• You could do the same type of basket with a locally made salsa
and chips. Try cutting tortillas with holiday cookie cutters. Spray
with aerosol oil and shake on some salt or seasoning and bake.
• If you have to send a gift to someone out of state, think about all
the goodies made in your community. A gift basket filled with
local items from your home town makes them feel like they are
right there with you.
• How about getting children involved to make gifts they are
giving? Head outdoors or to the Farmers' Market to find
pinecones, acorns, pods, or other outdoor nature items and make
your own potpourri. Include a pretty glass bowl and your own
label as a reminder that this was made by you. ‘How to’
instructions are included in our Seasonal Recipes section below.
Sugared Walnuts
This is a snack recipe for sugared walnuts made in the crockpot. Pecans
would work nicely too.
16 ounces walnut pieces
1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
In a slow cooker, stir the walnuts and butter together until well blended. Add
the confectioners' sugar, stirring to coat walnuts evenly. Cover and cook on
HIGH for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and cook uncovered, stirring
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An Important Note about TRICARE Program Information: At the time of printing, this information is current. It is important to remember that TRICARE policies and benefits are governed by public law and federal regulations. Changes to TRICARE programs are continually made as public law and/or federal regulations are amended. Military treatment facility guidelines and policies may be different than those outlined in this publication. For the most recent information, contact your TRICARE regional contractor, TRICARE Service Center, or local military treatment facility.
New milConnect Portal Offers Access to Benefit Information and More
Active duty service members (ADSMs), retirees and eligible family members can now use the milConnect portal
to access health care eligibility and personnel information, uniformed services identification cards and information on other benefits, including Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI). Available online at http://milconnect.dmdc.mil, milConnect is replacing Defense Manpower Data Center’s (DMDC’s) previous online portal, mydodbenefits.
You can log on to milConnect’s secure site using a Common Access Card (CAC), Defense Finance and Accounting Services user name and password or Department of Defense Self-Service Logon (DS Logon). You may visit a TRICARE Service Center or a Veterans Affairs Regional Office to complete the required in-person proofing process to request a DS Logon. Go to “Frequently Asked Questions” at www.dmdc.osd.mil/dsaccess for more details. If you need a new uniformed services identification (ID) card, you can visit an ID-issuing facility and request a DS Logon at the same time.
Once you have logged on to the site, you can:
• Update your contact information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS)
• Print proof of insurance, if enrolled in TRICARE Prime
• Transfer your Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits (see “Education” drop list)
• View your medical, dental and pharmacy coverage
Some Notices Are Now Sent by E-mail
Under the milConnect portal, certain kinds of mailed correspondence are being replaced with e-mail notifications and online correspondence for ADSMs. E-mail notifications will be sent to ADSMs for the following products:
• TRICARE Enrollment Cards and Welcome Letter
• Change of Primary Care Manager Letter
• Child Turning 21 Letter
• Child Turning 23 Letter
E-mail notifications will only be sent to the work e-mail assigned to the ADSM’s CAC. If there is no CAC e-mail or the CAC e-mail is invalid, the letters will be mailed via the U.S. Postal Service. n
TRICARE Allows Network Pharmacies to Administer Covered Vaccines
TRICARE is expanding the number of preventive vaccines covered at retail network pharmacies. Until
now, the majority of vaccines were only covered when obtained through a physician’s office.
TRICARE covers age-appropriate vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including the high-demand shingles vaccine Zostavax. Since late 2009,
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Inside This Issue ...• Did You Know? TRICARE’s Parent Review Program
E-mails Pregnancy Tips
• TRICARE Pharmacy Program Releases New Mobile App
TRICARE Allows Network Pharmacies to Administer Covered Vaccines…continued from page 1
TRICARE has covered seasonal flu, H1N1 flu and pneumococcal vaccines at retail pharmacies with nearly 300,000 vaccines administered to date. The expanded program covers immunizations for measles, mumps, shingles and many other preventable diseases.
The next time you need a vaccination, keep the following things in mind if you would like to visit a network pharmacy:
• Although all 50 states authorize pharmacists to administer vaccines, state laws vary on which vaccines may be administered in retail pharmacies. You should contact your pharmacist for more information.
• There is no copayment for covered vaccines administered at a participating network pharmacy.
• Approximately 50,000 retail pharmacies nationwide will be able to administer covered vaccines using Express Scripts, Inc.’s (Express Scripts’) commercial vaccine network.
• The shingles vaccine Zostavax, anticipated to be in high demand through retail pharmacies, is currently in low supply and on back order from the supplier. The vaccine is covered for beneficiaries age 60 and older. If you would like to receive this vaccine, please check with your pharmacy to ask if it is in stock.
For more information, including a network pharmacy directory and a complete list of vaccinations that are now covered at pharmacies, please visit www.tricare.mil/vaccines or call Express Scripts at 1-877-363-1303. n
Did You Know? TRICARE’s Parent Review Program E-mails Pregnancy Tips
TRICARE’s Parent Review Program offers weekly e-mails to expectant and new parents who receive care at select
military treatment facilities (MTFs) and civilian practices. Beginning in the seventh week of pregnancy, the Parent Review Program e-mails you tips, questions and answers, information about infant development, parenting news and recent research. The e-mails are customized to your stage of pregnancy or your
baby’s age and may include information from the MTF where your obstetric or pediatric care is provided. The e-mails will continue to provide helpful parenting information to you until your child reaches age 3.
Visit www.tricare.mil/baby to sign up and begin receiving Parent Review Program e-mails. n
TRICARE Pharmacy Program Releases New Mobile App
Express Scripts, Inc. (Express Scripts) has launched a mobile pharmacy app called Express Rx as well as a mobile-
optimized website. These tools allow TRICARE beneficiaries to manage prescriptions and access important health information safely and securely from anywhere using a smartphone.
The Express Rx mobile app and mobile-optimized website will allow you to register for TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery and switch current prescriptions over to home delivery. You can also order home delivery refills and check your order status. With another feature, you can look up information on your current prescriptions. On GPS-enabled smartphones, the app can direct you to the closest retail network pharmacy.
To ensure security and data protection, you must visit www.express-scripts.com/TRICARE and register through
the member portal before logging on to the Express Rx app or mobile-optimized site. Once registered, the same user name and password allow access to the Express Rx mobile app and mobile-optimized website.
Smartphone users can download the app for free by going to www.express-scripts.com/mobile or by using services like the Apple App Store or Android Market. The mobile-optimized pharmacy website can be accessed by visiting http://m.esrx.com.
For more information about TRICARE’s pharmacy benefit, visit www.tricare.mil/pharmacy. To learn about home delivery, go to www.tricare.mil/homedelivery. n
Your smartphone now puts information at your fingertips with TriWest Healthcare Alliance’s (TriWest’s) mobile
account tools.
TriWest Mobile App
Get answers to your general TRICARE questions when you are relaxing at home, standing in line or waiting at the doctor’s office. You can download the TriWest mobile app (www.triwest.com/gomobile) for iPhone, iPad or Android. You will have easy access to information such as:
• Preventive care schedules
• Deployment-related health care checklists
• Emergency and urgent care guidelines
• Steps to take after a life-changing event
TriWest Mobile Website
TriWest’s mobile website offers another way to take care of health care business when you are away from your computer. Formatted to fit your phone, m.triwest.com lets you log on to your secure www.triwest.com account to view:
• Specialty care referrals and authorizations
• Claims
• Fees or premiums due (and make a one-time payment)
Text QuickAlerts
If you prefer text over e-mail, TriWest offers text QuickAlert notifications. When you choose to receive QuickAlerts you are notified as soon as your referral, authorization or claim is processed or if a fee is due. You choose which types of notifications you want to receive.
When your text arrives, if you have an Internet connection, the link allows you to log on and see your account. When you get a text that your specialty care was authorized, you can view the referral information, contact your provider and make your appointment. No need to wait until you can get to your computer.
Next Steps
• You need a current www.triwest.com account to select text QuickAlerts and to log on to the mobile site. The same logon information is used for both the full site and the mobile site.
• You must be logged on to the site to change your communication preferences and select text QuickAlerts.
• Text QuickAlerts are only available on participating carriers. Standard text messaging rates apply, based on your cell phone service.
Visiting www.triwest.com/gomobile for more information. n
Human Papillomavirus Can Cause Cancer
Woman can develop cervical cancer because of human papillomavirus (HPV), but there is a
vaccine to prevent it.
You may have heard about HPV before, but how does it actually cause cancer?
HPV can cause some cells in the cervix to change.1 Most HPV infections clear up, but in some cases, they do not. When an infection does not clear up, the HPV-infected cells can become pre-cancerous. If they are not found early enough, the infected cells can turn into invasive cancer of the cervix. It is important to get regular Pap smears, which can detect HPV infection in its early, treatable stages.
How to prevent HPV:
• Get vaccinated—girls and women ages 11–26 years old should receive the HPV vaccination, but it can be given to
girls as young as age 9.2 TRICARE covers all vaccinations recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
• Get regular Pap smears—this is the best way to detect pre-cancerous cells before they develop into cancer. TRICARE covers Pap smears under its clinical preventive services benefit, so you will not have to pay anything out of pocket for this screening.
More information about cervical cancer prevention is available at www.triwest.com/prevention. n
TRICARE Pharmacy Program CopaymentsAs of Oct. 1, 2011, beneficiaries using TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery can fill generic prescriptions at no cost. The table below lists pharmacy costs. n
Type of PharmacyFormulary Drugs
Non-Formulary Drugs (Tier 3)1Generic(Tier 1)
Brand Name(Tier 2)
Military Treatment Facility (up to a 90-day supply)
$0 $0 Not Applicable2
TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery (up to a 90-day supply)
$0 $9 $251
Retail Network Pharmacy (up to a 30-day supply)
$5 $12 $251
Non-Network Pharmacy (up to a 30-day supply)
TRICARE Prime options: 50% copayment applies after point-of-service (POS) deductible is met
TRICARE Prime options: 50% copayment applies after POS deductible is met
1. Not available to active duty service members without medical-necessity approval, in which case, the copayment is $0.2. Not available without medical-necessity approval.
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