may 2011 | happenings | mccs sc

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MAY 2011

We would like to thank New River Auto Mall and Navy Federal Credit Union for their sponsorship of MCCS events and activities.

P r e s e n t e d B y

The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Marine Corps neither endorse nor favor any commercial supplier, product, or service.

Check us out online for updates on MCCS activities at: www.facebook.com/mccs.sc

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FEATURED EVENTS


FEATURED EVENTS

4MAY 2011 MCCS HAPPENINGS

Lifeguard Course

This American Red Cross (ARC) course speci-fies that participants must be at least 15 years old by the last scheduled day of class. Participants must complete a pre-course in-water skill scenario to be able to enter into the course, which includes: 1) swimming 300 yards continuously using these strokes in the following order: 100 yards front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing, propellant kick; 100 yards of breaststroke us-ing a pull, breathe, kick and glide sequence; 100 yards of either the front crawl or breast-stroke. 2) swimming 20 yards using the front crawl or breaststroke, surface diving 7-10

feet, retrieving a 10-pound object, returning to the surface, swimming 20 yards back to the starting point with the object and exiting the water without using a ladder or steps, within 1 minute, 40 seconds.

Dates: 9-15 May, 2011 Times: Mon-Fri from 1600-2030, Sat and Sun from 0900-1800Location: Laurel Bay PoolCost: $120

Hours of Operation: 28 May-14 August

Parris Island and Laurel Bay Pools: Tue-Sat from 1100-1800

Sun from 1200-1800Closed on Mondays

Naval Hospital Pool: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat from 1100-1800Sun 1200-1800Closed on Wednesdays

The pool will be open the following holidays from 1100-1800:-Memorial Day (Parris Island and Laurel Bay will be closed the following Tue 31 May)-4th of July (Parris Island and Laurel Bay will be closed the following Tue 5 July)-Labor Day 5 September

recipeChicken in ShellsThis low fat pasta dish is wonderful with a green side salad.

Servings: 6

ingredients:• 18 jumbo pasta shells• 1 8-ounce package light cream cheese• 3/4 cup skim milk• 1/2 cup roasted sweet red peppers drained, chopped or one 4-ounce jar diced pimiento, drained (no oil pack)• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese• 2 cups diced cooked chicken breast• 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped

rectangular baking dish. Bake, covered, in a 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes or until heated through.

To serve, cook and stir remaining sauce over low heat until heated through. Put 3 shells on each serving plate. Spoon sauce over shells. Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs.

nutritional information

Per Serving: 341 Calories9g Fat (24.4% calories from fat), 5g Saturated Fat, 30g Protein, 34g Carbo-hydrate, 3g Dietary Fiber, 69mg Cho-lesterol, 325mg Sodium, Exchanges: 2 Grain (Starch); 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Fat; 0 Other CarbohydratesLow Fat Recipes Furnished by Low-FatLifestyle.com© - Copyright 2006

broccoli, thawed and drained• 2 tablespoons green onion, thinly sliced• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

preparation:

Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Rinse with cold water; drain well.

In a heavy small saucepan stir light cream cheese and 1/4 cup of the milk over medi-um-low heat until smooth. Stir in remaining milk. Stir in sweet peppers or pimiento and Parmesan cheese; heat through.

In a large bowl stir together 3/4 cup of the sauce (place remaining sauce aside), the chicken, broccoli, onion, and black pepper. Using a small spoon, stuff shells with 2 to 3 tablespoons filling. Place in a 3-quart


MAY ISMental Health Awareness MonthEvery day service members and their fami-lies are affected by the myriad of chal-lenges, stresses and demands on their lives, and every day they seek help in responding to them. This is not the result of personal weakness, lack of character or poor up-bringing.

Military members and their families are ex-posed to a multitude of stressors on a daily basis as part of a military lifestyle - especial-ly if you factor in the impacts of two recent wars and family separations.

Mental health wellness can be achieved by actively participating in an individual treatment plan. Some of the “big” reasons people come in for counseling are:

1. Feeling overwhelmed by stress2. Marital or relationship issues3. Low self esteem or being non assertive4. Feeling anxious, sad or depressed5. Job dissatisfaction 6. A desire to increase understanding of self 7. Grief / loss or other major life stressors

Although May is Mental Health Awareness Month, the opportunity exists year round to come in to either of the two Behavioral Health Branch offices located at the Marine Corps Air Station and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. If you think you may benefit from consulting with a counselor or therapist please call 228-6126 or 228-2044.

Wellness Links are available on the MCCS website. Apps for smartphones are avail-able for Suicide Prevention and other Well-ness programs and resources on iTunes – see the link on the Behavioral Health Branch page (http://www.mccs-sc.com/support/behavioral.asp)

MCrd BowlingThe Bowling Center will closed on Mondays beginning 1 May and on Tuesdays starting 1 June. Family Fun night will be moved to Wednesday nights starting 4 May for our patrons convenience. SMP Free bowling nights will now be on Friday, Saturday and Sundays only (Wednesday night has been dropped from this program).who need to lose 10 to 50 lbs. Sign up now at MCAS or MCRD Fitness CFamily Fun & Fitness Grand FinaleThe Family Fun Fitness Grand Finale will be held 14 May in the Commissary parking lot be-ginning at 0800 with a 5K Run/Walk. Afterward, the festivities will continue throughout the day with activities for the entire family, including fitness challenges, a bounce house, infor-mation booths and photo opportunities for the kids with some of their favorite characters. The Commissary will also be holding their Spring Case Lot Sale while the Exchange will be offering giveaways and savings in every department.

Come out and enjoy an afternoon of family fun with the MCCS/DECA Family Fun Fitness Festival.

For more information call Kathy Williams, Semper Fit Health Promotion Coordinator at 228-7616 or Cindy Six, Commissary Director at 228-3727.

May is national Melanoma/skin Cancerdetection & Awareness MonthLiving in the Lowcountry, we need to pay attention to our skin. Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers yet also the most curable. Each year, over a million new cases are diagnosed in the U.S.. Once a month, take a few moments after your shower and examine your skin from head to toe – even your scalp. Look under your arms, at the soles of your feet, and (using a hand mirror) examine your back, buttocks and the back of your legs.

Look for signs of melanoma in moles:

• ASYMMETRY – one half is unlike the other half• BORDER IRREGULARITY – the border is scalloped, vague or blurred• COLOR VARIES – from one area to another; shades of tan and brown; black; sometimes

white, red or blue• DIAMETER IS LARGER than the diameter of a pencil eraser (6mm).

If you have any doubt about a mole, have your doctor take a look.www.cancer.org


spouses’ Bunco night20 May 1800-2100The Officers’ Club, MCAS Beaufort

Spouses in the midst of a deployment or living the unique mili-tary lifestyle are invited to learn and play BUNCO with other spouses. This is a night of food and fun with other spouses who are going through the same thing. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, please contact yourMCAS MCFTB Team:

Melinda Henrickson – MCFTB Director – 228-6141Kelly Edens – MCFTB Administrative Specialist – 228-6141

Julia Gwynn – L.I.N.K.S. Program Trainer – 228-7397Janice Palmer – L.I.N.K.S. Administrative Specialist – 228-7362

Roxanne Farr – LifeSkills Program Trainer – 228-7334Christina Swick – Readiness & Deployment Support

Trainer – 228-6793Nicole Bright-Hardee – Readiness & Deployment Support

Trainer – 228-7311Christopher Eiland – Family Readiness Program

Trainer – 228-7495

For more information, please contact yourMCRD MCFTB Team:

Deanna Simpson – MCFTB Director – 228-1505Jennifer Carr – MCFTB Administrative Specialist – 228-1662

Krissy Stewart – Family Readiness Program Trainer – 228-1663Crystal Hundley – LifeSkills Program Trainer – 228-1570

Anne Doty – Readiness & Deployment Support Trainer – 228-1550Sylvia Sanchez - L.I.N.K.S. Program Trainer - 228-1573

Ashley McCartney - L.I.N.K.S. Administrative Specialist - 228-1524

MCAS BEAUFORTMCRD PARRIS ISLAND

L.I.n.K.s. for Couples27 May 0830-1400MCFTB Training Room MCRD Bldg. 172

L.I.N.K.S. is a great way to meet friends, get in touch with your community, and learn useful tips and tools for Marine Corps Cou-ples. Learn about moving, volunteering, finances, staying in the Marine Corps, and much more. Childcare is available by contact-ing the PI CDC at 228-3514. To register call L.I.N.K.S. Program Trainer Sylvia Sanchez at 228-1573 or email [email protected]

S P O U S E S’

BUNCON I G H T

20 MAY | 1800-2100 | THE OFFICERS’ CLUB, MCAS BEAUFORT

Are you are in the midst of a deployment or living this unique military life-style? If so, then this is the event for you! BUNCO is a fantastic dice game that requires no skill! Join us for a night of food and fun as we roll the dice while networking with other spouses who are going through the same

thing. Light refreshments will be served.

FREE childcare provided. Contact MCAS CDC at 228-7290 to make reservations.To register please contact Nicole Bright-Hardee at 228-7311 or [email protected].



P R E S E N T E D B Y

MCFTB ONLINE:Main Website: http://mccs-sc.com/MCFTB/MCAS Facebook: http://facebook.com/mcftb.mcas.beaufort MCRD Facebook: http://facebook.com/mcftb.mcrd.pi

L.I.N.K.S. is a great way to meet friends, get in touch with your community, and learn useful tips and tools available to every Marine Corps spouse. Whether you want to know more about finances, moving, the drill field, or just volunteering, we cover it all for FREE!

To register: call L.I.N.K.S. Program Trainer, Sylvia Sanchez 228-1573or L.I.N.K.S. Administrative Specialist Ashley McCartney 228-1524

Childcare is available by contacting PI CDC: 228-3514; Laurel Bay CDC: 846-1160, or MCAS CDC: 228-7290. CDC Vouchers will be provided at the end of the class to cover the cost of childcare.


We would like to thank New River Auto Mall and Navy Federal Credit Unionfor their sponsorship of MCCS events and activities.

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L.I.N.K.S.

for Couples

Friday 27 May 0830-1400MCRD MCFTB Training Room


SINGLE MARINE & SAILOR PROGRAM

Wing Night every Monday Night Brig & Brew 1900Texas Hold’em every Tuesday Night Afterburners 1900Karaoke every Wednesday Night Afterburners 1900-2300Karaoke every Thursday Night Brig & Brew 1900-2300Movie Night every Tuesday Night Brig & Brew 1900Movie Night every Friday Night Afterburners 1900

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12th Annual taste of Beaufort6 May to 7 May

Come see what’s on the menu! With nearly 20 restaurants participating this year, you’re guaranteed at least 60 different dishes to ‘taste’. We challenge you to find room for it all! Get ready to pop your buttons after indulfing in ev-erything from Lowcountry favorites like shirmp burgers, shrimp ‘n grits, & crab cakes to traditional American favorites like pizza, chicken wings, and hot dogs.

25th Annual Gullah Festival27 May to 29 May

The Gullah Festival of South Carolina celebrates and recognizes the history, customs, cultures, language and accom-

plishments of the African Americans of the lowcountry. Festival activities will commence Friday, May 27 and will end Sunday May 29. The Festival will be held at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park with additional venues throughout Historic Beaufort.

Movies in the Park

All movies are free!!!Thursday 2 June 2011GreaseHenry C. Chambers Water Front Park, Downtown Beaufort at 2000

street Music

Season 8 of street music on Port Royal’s Paris Avenue will kick back off 14 May, and ARTworks in coordination with the

Town of Port Royal has announced the schedule of performers through 25 June.

All concerts are free and begin at 1830:•14 May: Malia Kaneshige, the winner of the 2010 Beaufort’s Best Hidden Talent competition •28 May: The Homemade Jamz Blues Band

For more info head on over to the ARTworks website or give them a call at 843-379-2787

downtown Beaufort Farmer’s Market

Every Wednesday May Through October1400-1800 Freedom Mall, Bay Street(In front of the Downtown Marina)

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Memorial day Clearance sale 25-30 May


SAFETYsafety can be as fun as you make it

Safety warnings are created because someone has already tried it. Here are some of the funniest we’ve seen lately:

On Odour Eaters: Please do not eat. On a blender: On no account improvise as a fish aquarium. On stockings: Not to be used in the commission of a felony. On a cardboard windshield sun-shade: ‘Warning: Do Not Drive With Sun Shield in Place’. On an infant’s bathtub: Do not throw baby out with bath water.

If you’ve seen others, please take a photo and post it on the MCCS Facebook page. Have fun with safety and others will join in.


tV Winner Announced

SSgt Jarvis Vaughn was the lucky winner of a 52” Sharp LED TV!

SSgt Vaughn shared his thoughts about MCAS Beaufort’s newly renamed food court, Hangar One, by filling out a comment card. His card was drawn from over 2,750 entries.

Join us for lunch at Hangar One for a new and improved menu and dining experience.

Congrats SSgt Vaughn!

facebook.com/mccs.sc


the detreville House - MCAs Beaufort's Inns of the Corps temporary lodging facility - is now accepting online res-ervations. you can make reservations at this and all MCCs operated tLFs by going to:

http://innsofthecorps.com

$16.95 Adults $7.95 Children 6-12Free for Children 5 and Under

Egg Hunt, Appearance by the Easter Bunny, Crafts & More!

Easter BrunchSunday 24 April 1000-1400 at The Officers’ Club




MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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MAYFISHFRY-DAY(& landlubber grub too)

LUNCHBUFFETFEATURING:FULL HOT & COLD

LUNCH BUFFETSides, Drink & Dessert $7.95

FISHFRY-DAY(& landlubber grub too)

LUNCHBUFFETFEATURING:

FEATURING: Mama’s Homemade Fried Chicken Tenders

OSC BUNCO NIGHT 1700

TACO TUESDAYHOT & COLD


FULL HOT & COLDLUNCH BUFFET

Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95

LUNCHBUFFETFEATURING: FISH

FRY-DAY(& landlubber grub too)

















PIZZA AND PASTA MONDAY

HOT & COLDLUNCH BUFFET













BOSS’ NIGHT Starts at 1530 8 - Mother’s Day Brunch

Thursday 7 April | Starts at 1530

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: 843-228-7600



LUNCHBUFFETFEATURING:TACO TUESDAY










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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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30 31LUNCH BUFFET HOURS: MON-FRI 1100-1300; ALL RANKS WELCOME

NEW CHILDREN’S LUNCH BUFFET PRICE: AGES 0-5: FREE AGES 6-12: $4.00NEW SUNDAY BRUNCH ADULT PRICE: $13.95

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SUNDAYSunday Brunch 1100-1330

1514SATURDAYFather Daughter Dance

SUNDAYMothers Day Brunch (see ad)

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FISH FRYDAY LUNCH BUFFETSoup/Salad Bar, Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95

BOSS’ NIGHT HAPPY HOUR 1600-1800

Lunch Buffet Featuring:SLICED PORK LOIN

AND FRIED CHICKENSoup and Salad Bar, Sides,

Drink & Dessert $7.95

POT LUCKLUNCH BUFFET

Soup and Salad Bar, Sides,Drink & Dessert $7.95


Happy Hour 1600-1800





Happy Hour 1600-1800






Lunch Buffet Featuring:SALISBURY STEAKAND FRIED PORK

CHOPSSoup and Salad Bar, Sides,


For more information or reservations call us at843-228-1500 or visit us online at mccs-sc.com

ITALIAN LUNCH BUFFETSoup/Salad Bar, Sides, Drink & Dessert $7.95












SUNDAYSunday Brunch 1100-1330












1000-1400VARIOUS SALADS

SMOKED SALMON DISPLAYMUFFINS/DANISH DISPLAY

CARVING STATIONROAST TURKEY BREAST

BOURBON GLAZED HAMOMLET STATION

MIMOSA AND JUICE STATIONEGGS BENEDICT

CHEESE BLINTZES

FRENCH TOASTSCRAMBLED EGGSBACON / SAUSAGEGRITS / OATMEAL

BISCUITS AND GRAVYHOMEFRIES W/ BELL PEPPERS AND ONIONS

GRILLED CHICKEN W/ LEMON SAUCESLICED ROAST BEEF W/ MUSHROOM SAUCE

BAKED SALMONVARIOUS SIDES AND DESSERTS

$16.95 Adults; $8.95 Children 6–12 Reservations Required. Call Traditions at 228-1500.

Memorial Day Weekend Traditions Closed after lunch will re-open

for lunch on Tuesday May 31st

Memorial Day Weekend Traditions Closed

Will re-open for lunchon Tuesday May 31st


$16.95 Adults; $8.95 Children 6–12 Reservations Required.

Call 228-1500 (Traditions)or 228-7600 (The Officers’ Club).

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1 May » Sunday Brunch 1000 at Traditions Restaurant,

MCRD Parris Island 2 May

» VA Medical Record Review (CRMC) 0800 At Afterburners, Room 124, MCAS Beaufort

»» Semper»Fit»Beach»Body»Boot»Camp»0900»»At»the»MCRD»Parris»Island»Fitness»Center

» MCFTB MCRD L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Meeting 1000, At the MCFTB Training Room, MCRD PI

»» Semper»Fit»Beach»Body»Boot»Camp»(Afternoons)»1645»at»the»MCRD»Parris»Island»Fitness»Center

» Single Marine & Sailor Program Volleyball Tour-nament 1900 at Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort

3 May

» Transition Assistance Program (CRMC), 0800 at Afterburners, Room 124, MCAS Beaufort

»» Stress»Management,»1300»at»Building»17,»MCRD»Parris»Island

» MCFTB MCAS Social Networking Safety, 1800 at the MCFTB Office, MCAS Beaufort

»» Single»Marine»&»Sailor»Program»Texas»Hold»‘Em,»1900»at»Afterburners,»MCAS»Beaufort

4 May


»» Semper»Fit»Beach»Body»Boot»Camp»(Mornings),»0900»at»the»MCRD»Parris»Island»Fitness»Center

» Single Marine & Sailor Program Meeting, 1000 at Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island

»» MCFTB»MCAS»L.I.N.K.S.»Mentor»Meeting,»1000»at»the»MCFTB»Office,»MCAS»Beaufort

» Single Marines & Sailors Program Things I Wish I Knew Before I Got Married, 1030 at Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island

»» Single»Marine»&»Sailor»Program»Lunchtime»Pool»Tournament,»1130»at»Afterburners,»MCAS»

» Survivor Benefit Plan (CRMC), 1300 at Building 923, MCRD Parris Island

»» Single»Marine»&»Sailor»Program»Meeting,»1400»at»Afterburners,»MCAS»Beaufort

» Steak Night, 1600, at Traditions Restaurant, MCRD Parris Island

»» Semper»Fit»Beach»Body»Boot»Camp»(Afternoons),»1645»at»the»MCRD»Parris»Island»Fitness»Center

» Single Marine & Sailor Program Black Ops Tournament, 1900 at Brig & Brew, MCRD PI

5 May

» Mother’s Day Breakfast (CDC), 0600 at Child Development Center, MCRD Parris Island

»» Transition»Assistance»Program»(CRMC),»0800»at»Afterburners,»Room»124,»MCAS»Beaufort

» Semper Fit Beach Body Boot Camp (Morn-ings), 0900 at the MCRD Parris Island Fitness Center

»» MCFTB»MCAS»Four»Lenses,»0930»at»the»MCFTB»Office,»MCAS»Beaufort

» Interviewing Strategies (CRMC), 1300 at Build-ing 923, MCRD Parris Island

»» Boss’»Night,»1530»The»Officers’»Club,»MCAS» » Semper Fit Beach Body Boot Camp (After-

noons), 1645 at the MCRD Parris Island Fitness Center

»» Single»Marine»&»Sailor»Program»Cinco»de»Mayo,»1900»at»Brig»&»Brew,»MCRD»Parris»Island

» Single Marine & Sailor Program Cinco de Mayo, 1900 at Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort

»» Single»Marine»&»Sailor»Program»Karaoke»with»DJ»Donna,»1900»at»Brig»&»Brew,»MCRD»Parris»Island

» VMFA-122 Return & Reunion” , 1800 at MCAS Officers’ Club

6 May » Single Marine & Sailor Program Movie Night at

Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort»» Single»Marine»&»Sailor»Program»NASCAR»Darling-ton»Trip»Friday,»6»May»–»Sunday,»8»May,»3»Days»at»Darlington,»SC


»» MCFTB»MCRD»Become»an»Effective»Leader»May»-»Opportunity,»0900»at»the»MCFTB»Training»Room,»Building»#172,»2nd»Floor,»MCRD»Parris»Island»(across»from»DI»School)

» MCFTB Hearts Apart Deployment Support Group, 1000 at the MCFTB House, Laurel Bay

»» Single»Marines»&»Sailors»Program»Golf»Tourna-ment,»1300»at»The»Legends,»MCRD»Parris»Island

» Boss’ Night Happy Hour, 1600 at Traditions Restaurant, MCRD Parris Island

»» Exceptional»Family»Member»Program»(EFMP)»Movie»Night»featuring»TANGLED,»1630»at»Building»911,»MCRD»Parris»Island

8 May » Mothers Day Brunch, 1100 at The Officers’

Club, MCAS Beaufort and Traditions Restau-rant, MCRD Parris Island

»» Single»Marine»&»Sailor»Program»Backyard»BBQ,»1600»at»Brig»&»Brew,»MCRD»Parris»Island

» Single Marine & Sailor Program Mother’s Day Pool Tournament, Sunday, 8 May 1700 at After-burners, MCAS Beaufort

9 May » Lifeguard Course, Monday, 9 May – Saturday,

14 May, 6 Days , at the Laurel Bay Pool»» Retirement»Seminar/Transition»Assistance»Program»(RET/TAP)»(CRMC),»Monday,»9»May»–»Thursday,»12»May,»4»Days»at»Afterburners,»Room»124,»MCAS»Beaufort

» DTAP/VA Medical Record Review (CRMC), 0800 at Building 923, MCRD Parris Island

»» Single»Marine»&»Sailor»Program»Longest»Drive»Contest»on»Golf»Simulator,»1900»at»Afterburners,»MCAS»Beaufort

» Single Marine & Sailor Program Pool Tourna-ment, 1900 at Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island

»» Kids-N-Reunion,»1700»at»MCAS»BOQ

10 May » MCFTB Family Readiness Volunteer Training,

0830 at the MCFTB House, Laurel Bay»» MCFTB»MCRD»7»Habits»of»Highly»Effective»Families»for»Military»Families,»0900»at»the»MCFTB»Training»Room,»Building»#172,»2nd»Floor,»MCRD»Parris»Island»(across»from»DI»School)

»» Anger»Management,»1300»at»Building»17,»MCRD»PI » Single Marine & Sailor Program Texas Hold ‘Em,

1900 at Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort


MAY CALENDAR


MAY CALENDAR11 May

» MCX Sight & Sound Sale, Wednesday, 11 May – Sunday, 22 May at the Marine Corps Exchanges

»» MCFTB»MCAS»L.I.N.K.S.»for»Marines,»0830»at»the»MCFTB»Office,»MCAS»Beaufort

» MCFTB MCRD 7 Habits of Highly Effective Fam-ilies for Military Families, 0900 at the MCFTB Training Room, Building #172, 2nd Floor, MCRD Parris Island (across from DI School)

»» Semper»Fit»Warrior»Challenge,»1100»at»the»Fitness»Center,»MCRD»Parris»Island

» Federal Employment (CRMC), 1300 at Building 923, MCRD Parris Island

»» Steak»Night,»1600»at»Traditions»Restaurant,»MCRD»PI

» Single Marine & Sailor Program Chess Night, 1900 at Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort

»» Single»Marine»&»Sailor»Program»Troop»Apprecia-tion,»1900»at»Brig»&»Brew,»MCRD»Parris»Island

12 May

» MCFTB MCAS Family Care Plan Training, 0930 at the MCFTB Office, MCAS Beaufort

»» Exceptional»Family»Member»Program»(EFMP)»Butterfly»Effects:»What»is»Applied»Behavior»Analy-sis,1030»at»the»Education»Building»596,»Room»215,»MCAS»Beaufort

» Resume Writing (CRMC), 1300 at Building 923, MCRD Parris Island

»» Preschool»Prom,»1830»at»the»Child»Development»Center»(CDC),»MCRD»Parris»Island

» Single Marine & Sailor Program 80’s Night, 1900 at Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island


» Single Marine & Sailor Program X-Box Tourna-ment, 1900 at Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort

13 May » Single Marine & Sailor Program Paintball

Tourament, Friday, 13 May – Sunday, 15 May at Cherry Point, North Carolina

»» 9»&»Dine»at»The»Legends,»MCRD»Parris»Island » MCFTB Hearts Apart Deployment Support

Group, 1000 at the MCFTB House, Laurel Bay»» Single»Marine»&»Sailor»Program»Outdoor»Movie»Night,»2100»at»Afterburners,»MCAS»Beaufort

14 May

» MCCS/DECA Family Fun and Fitness Grand Finale, 0800 at the Commissary Parking Lot, MCRD Parris Island

»» MCFTB»MCAS»L.I.N.K.S.»and»4»Lenses»for»VMFA(AW)-224»Spouses,»0845»at»the»MCFTB»Of-fice,»MCAS»Beaufort

» MCFTB Kids on the Home Front, 1000 at the Youth Center on Laurel Bay

»» Single»Marine»&»Sailor»Program»Sumo»Contest,»1600»at»Afterburners,»MCAS»Beaufort

» Father Daughter Dance Enchanted Forest, 1630 at The Lyceum, MCRD Parris Island

15 May » Single Marine & Sailor Program Movies in the

Yard, dusk at Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island»» Sunday»Brunch,»1000»at»Traditions»Restaurant


MAY CALENDAR » Single Marine & Sailor Program NASCAR Au-

tism Speaks 400, 1300 at Afterburners

16 May » Career Assessments (CRMC), 1300 , Trailer

616B (Between Tax Center and Public Works), MCAS Beaufort

»» Single»Marine»&»Sailor»Program»PS3»Game»Tour-nament,»1900»at»Afterburners,»MCAS»Beaufort

17 May

» MCFTB MCRD L.I.N.K.S. for New Joins (DI Spouses), 0830 at the MCFTB Training Room, Building #172, 2nd Floor, MCRD Parris Island (across from DI School)

»» MCFTB»MCAS»Tips»for»Thriving»During»Deploy-ment,»1000»at»the»MCFTB»House,»487»Laurel»Bay»Blvd

» Anger Management, 1300 at Building 807, MCRD Parris Island


18 May

» Federal Employment (CRMC), 0800, Trailer 616B (Between Tax Center and Public Works), MCAS Beaufort

»» MCFTB»MCRD»L.I.N.K.S.»for»New»Joins»(DI»Spous-es),»0830»at»the»MCFTB»Training»Room,»Building»#172,»2nd»Floor,»MCRD»Parris»Island»(across»from»DI»School)

» MCFTB MCAS The 5 Love Languages, 0930 at the MCFTB Office, MCAS Beaufort


» Career Assessments (CRMC), 1300 at Building 923, MCRD Parris Island

»» Anger»Management,»1300»at»Building»807,»MCRD»Parris»Island

» Single Marine & Sailor Program Troop Appre-ciation, 1500 at Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort

»» Steak»Night,»1600»at»Traditions»Restaurant,»MCRD»Parris»Island

» Single Marine & Sailor Program Karaoke with DJ Donna, 1900 at Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort

»» Single»Marine»&»Sailor»Program»Pool»Tourna-ment,»1900»at»Brig»&»Brew,»MCRD»Parris»Island

19 May

» Survivor Benefit Plan (CRMC), 0800 , Trailer 616B (Between Tax Center and Public Works), MCAS Beaufort

»» Interviewing»Strategies»Workshop»(FMEAP),»1000»,»Trailer»616B»(Between»Tax»Center»and»Public»Works),»MCAS»Beaufort

» Job Search Strategies (CRMC), 1300 at Building 923, MCRD Parris Island

»» Single»Marine»&»Sailor»Program»70’s»Night,»1900»at»Brig»&»Brew,»MCRD»Parris»Island

» Single Marine & Sailor Program Cornhole Tour-nament, 1900 at Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort


» L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Training 0830-1330, MCFTB, MCAS Beaufort

20 May » Single Marine & Sailor Program Movie Night at

Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort»» Semper»Fit»MCAS»2nd»Quarterly»Road»Race,»0700»on»Marine»Corps»Air»Station,»Beaufort

» MCFTB L.I.N.K.S. for Kids, 0830 at Coosaw

Elementary School»» MCFTB»Hearts»Apart»Deployment»Support»Group,»1000»atthe»MCFTB»House,»Laurel»Bay

» MCFTB MCRD 4 Lenses for Couples, 1730 at the Douglas Visitors’ Center, MCRD Parris Island

»» MCFTB»MCAS»Spouses»Bunco»Night,»1800»at»The»Officers’»Club,»MCAS»Beaufort

» Single Marine & Sailor Program Summer Spec-tacular, 1800 at Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort

21 May

» Gourmet Night at Traditions Restaurant, MCRD Parris Island

»» MCFTB»MCAS»Four»Lenses»for»Couples,»0930»at»the»MCFTB»Office,»MCAS»Beaufort

» Single Marine & Sailor Program Armed Forces Day Slip and Slide, 1500 at Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort

22 May » Sunday Brunch, 1000 at Traditions Restaurant,

MCRD Parris Island»» Mother»Sons»Day»at»the»Diamond,»Bus»leaves»at»1200»and»Game»Starts»at»1405.»1405m,»Sand»Gnats»Baseball»in»Savannah,»GA

» Single Marine & Sailor Program Outdoor Ping-Pong Tournament, 1700 at Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort

23 May

» Pre-Separation Brief (CRMC), 0730 at Building 923, MCRD Parris Island

»» Single»Marine»&»Sailor»Program»Horseshoe»Tour-nament,»1700»at»Brig»&»Brew,»MCRD»Parris»Island

» Single Marine & Sailor Program Black Ops Tournament, 1900 at Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort

»» L.I.N.K.S.»Mentor»Training,»0830-1330»MCFTB»MCAS»Beaufort

24 May » Pre-Separation Class (CRMC), 0730 at After-

burners, Room 124, MCAS Beaufort.»» Transition»Assistance»Program»(CRMC),»0800»at»Building»923,»MCRD»Parris»Island

» MCFTB MCRD Present Like a Pro, 0900 at the MCFTB Training Room, Building #172, 2nd Floor, MCRD Parris Island (across from DI School)

»» Effective»Communication»Skills,»1300»at»Building»807,»MCRD»Parris»Island

» Single Marine & Sailor Program Texas Hold ‘Em, 1900 at Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort

25 May

» MCX Memorial Day Sale, Wednesday, 25 May – Monday, 30 May at the Marine Corps Exchanges

»» Semper»Fit»MCRD»2nd»Quarterly»Road»Race,»0700»on»MCRD»Parris»Island

» Transition Assistance Program (CRMC), 0800 at Building 923, MCRD Parris Island.

»» MCFTB»MCAS»L.I.N.K.S.»for»Spouses,»0830»at»the»MCFTB»Office,»MCAS»Beaufort

» MCFTB MCRD Family Readiness Volunteer Training, 0900 at the MCFTB Training Room, MCRD Parris Island


» MCFTB MCAS 4 Lenses for MACS-2, 1300 at the Base Theater, MCAS Beaufort

»» Steak»Night,»1600»at»Traditions»Restaurant,»MCRD

» Single Marine & Sailor Program Black Ops Tournament, 1900 at Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island

»» Single»Marine»&»Sailor»Program»Wii»Game»Tour-nament,»1900»at»Afterburners,»MCAS»Beaufort

26 May » Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

Pro-Parents Journey into Adulthood, 0800 at the Education Building 596, Room 215, MCAS Beaufort

»» Transition»Assistance»Program»(CRMC),»0800»at»Building»923,»MCRD»Parris»Island

» MCFTB MCAS L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses, 0830 at the MCFTB Office, MCAS Beaufort

»» MCFTB»MCRD»4»Lenses»Stress»Management,»0900»at»the»MCFTB»Training»Room,»Building»#172,»2nd»Floor,»MCRD»Parris»Island»(across»from»DI»School)

» Resume Writing Workshop (FMEAP), 1000 , Trailer 616B (Between Tax Center and Public Works), MCAS Beaufort

»» Single»Marine»&»Sailor»Program»Horseshoe»Tour-nament,»1800»at»Afterburners,»MCAS»Beaufort

» Preschool Graduation, 1830 at the Child De-velopment Center (CDC) MCRD Parris Island

»» Single»Marine»&»Sailor»Program»Aloha»Night,»1900»at»Brig»&»Brew,»MCRD»Parris»Island

» Single Marine & Sailor Program Karaoke with DJ Donna, 1900 at Brig & Brew, MCRD PI

27 May » MCFTB MCRD L.I.N.K.S. for Couples, 0830 at

the MCFTB Training Room, Building #172, 2nd Floor, MCRD Parris Island (across from DI School)

»» MCFTB»Hearts»Apart»Deployment»Support»Group,»1000»at»the»MCFTB»House,»Laurel»Bay

» Youth Center Dance, 1800 at the Laurel Bay Youth Center

»» Single»Marine»&»Sailor»Program»Outdoor»Game»Night,»2100»at»Afterburners,»MCAS»Beaufort»

28 May » Single Marine & Sailor Program Volleyball

Tournament, 1700 at Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort

»» MCAS»MCFTB»Kids»on»the»Home»Front,»»1000»at»Laurel»Bay»Youth»Center

29 May » Single Marine & Sailor Program Beach Day at

the Brig, at Brig & Brew, MCRD Parris Island»» Single»Marine»&»Sailor»Program»NASCAR»Coca»Cola»600,»1800»at»Afterburners,»MCAS»Beaufort

30 May

» Pool Open for Memorial Day, 1100 at the Naval Hospital, Laurel Bay, MCRD Parris Island Pools

»» MCFTB»MCRD»Depot»Family»Readiness»Meeting,»1700»at»Traditions»Restaurant,»MCRD»Parris»Island

» Single Marine & Sailor Program Memorial Day Fooseball Tournament, 1900 at Afterburners, MCAS Beaufort

31 May

» Lifelong Learning Education Graduation Ceremony, 1400 at The Lyceum, MCRD Parris Island



MCrd CdC news

Mother’s day Breakfast5 May 0600-0900Parris Island Child Development Center

Preschool Prom12 May1830-2030Parris Island Child Development Center

Preschool Graduation26 May 1830Parris Island Child Development Center

Hourly Care serviceOur Hourly care service in Bumble Bees class-room is offered from 0600-1800 at building 115. Please call in advance to reserve care at 228-3514.

saturday Care servi ceOur Saturday care service is offered from 0500-1800 at building 699. Please call in ad-vance to reserve care at 228-3514.

CPR & First Aid Certification classes. Pick up a registration packet today at Laurel Bay Child Development Center’s Front Desk. For more information, call Janet Knotts, Family Child Care Director at 843-846-2270. Family Child Care – enroll your Little Ones today!Are you looking for home child care filled with love? Would you like to experience excellence in Family Child Care? Our certified providers are located within the Tri-Command. Call Ja-net Knotts, Family Child Care Director, 843-846-2270.

Military spouses - Work at Home!Become a Family Child Care (FCC) Provider. Stay home with your own children, while pro-viding childcare for other military families. Our certification process teaches you to oper-ate your business as a FCC childcare provider.

Am I eligible?To become a certified Family Child Care pro-vider, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age• Have a high school diploma or GED• Be literate in English• Have a successful PMO background

screening for (both spouses)

How do I get started?Enroll in one of our 2011 FCC New Provider Orientation Weeks offered: 20-24 June, 19-23 September, 14-18 November

Classes run Monday through Friday from 0900 to 1700. Cost for the week is $45 and includes

MAY 2011 MCCS HAPPENINGS

Asian-Pacific American HeritageMonth Celebration20 May 1800Lyceum at Parris Island

You are invited to attend the Tri-Command area’s most col-orful cultural event - the 2011 Asian-Pacific American Heri-tage Month Celebration! The performance showcase in-cludes Asian-Pacific and Oriental dances, songs, martial arts and many more.

Dinner includes lumpia, teriyaki, lomein, fried rice, etc.

For tickets, please contact:

Ms Cynthia Golson, 228-2647 ([email protected])Mr. Jong Gamboa, 228-4198 ([email protected])GySgt Delvon Survine, 228-3567 ([email protected])GySgt Tamara McMillan, 228-7936 ([email protected])LSSN Jerome Johnson, 228-7255 ([email protected])HMC Eric Geter, 228-1308 ([email protected])RP1 Jonathan Oliveros, 228-5416 ([email protected])

• We offer both open and enclosed trailers• your vehicle is fully insured while in transit• We utilize an extensive network of transporters• from coast to coast• nO dePOsIt until your vehicle is picked up• door-to-door service

“Proudly serving thosewho proudly serve us”

toll Free 843-757-6750

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LIBRARYnew titles at the Library

Pacific Glory by P.t. deutermann. Mick, Marsh, and Tommy were inseparable during their naval academy years and each was in love with Glory Hawthorne. But they were all forever changed during the war that followed the Pearl Harbor attack. One would die, one would become a hotshot fighter pilot with a drinking problem and a chip on his shoulder, and another would be caught up in the sea drama of Guadalcanal, Midway, and Leyte.

the taliban shuffle by Kim Barker. Kim Bark-er was a war correspondent for the ‘Chicago Tribune’ in the Middle East and Afghanistan following 9/11. She now offers an irresistible, darkly comic immersion in the absurdities of life in a war zone where she spent years do-ing what she refers to as ‘the Taliban shuffle’ between Kabul and Islamabad and exposes the lunacy and incompetence of the govern-ments in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

the Bone yard: A Body Farm novel by Jefferson Bass. Dr. Bill Brockton’s summer becomes busier than usual after a former student, now an agent with the Florida De-partment of Law Enforcement, comes to him for help in identifying a partial skull found in the woods in rural Florida. Their investiga-tion yields a series of shallow graves on the grounds of a former reform school for boys. Did the school practice corporal punishment to the max?

rawhide down: the near Assassination of ronald reagan by del Quentin Wilber. Drawing from exclusive new interviews, Wil-ber tells the story of President Ronald Rea-gan’s close brush with death on March 30, 1981, when a would-be assassin shot him. This is the minute-by-minute story of that day and the man code-named Rawhide who in-spired affection in everyone he met.

Zero day by Mark russinovich. What do mid-air frozen airplane controls, an oil tanker running aground, and an accident at a Mid-west nuclear power plant have in common? At first, they all seem unrelated, but Jeff Aiken, a former government analyst, fears they’re signs of another attack like 9/11. Can he con-vince others and avert an international disas-ter?

Unfamiliar Fishes by Vowell, sarah. Vowell explores the history of Hawaii and explains how it is Manifest Destiny’s plate lunch. It’s a story of cannibalism, incest, massacres, con

men and dreamers, racism, Teddy Roosevelt, Obama, America, opportunistic missionaries, warring whalers, kings and queens, and even lepers.

Instruments of darkness by Imogen rob-ertson. When Harriet Westerman, the mis-tress of a country manor in Sussex, finds the body of a man wearing a ring bearing the Thornleigh Hall crest, she recruits Gabriel Crowther to help her find the killer. That same day Alexander Adams is slain by an unknown killer in London. The connection between the two deaths is soon made and an explosive se-cret is revealed.

then everything Changed: stunning Al-ternate Histories of American Politics by Jeff Greenfield. History turns on a dime. No-where is this truer than in the world of politics and now Greenfield shows just how different events in history might have been for JFK, RFK, Jimmy Carter, Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan if specific events in their lives had gone dif-ferently. In this alternate history, Greenfield imagines what might have happened in the political world and the world in general.

Hellhole by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. An-derson. The planet Hellhole is a dumping ground for undesirables, misfits and charla-tans, but also a haven for dreamers and in-dependent pioneers. General Adolphus has turned it into a place of opportunity while he secretly builds alliances with the leaders of the other Deep Zone worlds. No one knows that the planet Hellhole hides an amazing se-cret-- the remnants of an alien civilization lay buried beneath its surface.

Be different: Adventures of a Free-range Aspergian by John elder robison. Robison, who has Asperger’s syndrome, argues that As-perger’s is about difference, not disability. He offers stories from his life and the lives of oth-ers like him to foster a better understanding of people with the syndrome. He also offers advice to other Aspergians, their parents, and educators on how Aspergians can improve communication and social skills that keep them from taking advantage of or recogniz-ing their gifts.

Midsummer Knight’s read

The MCCS Library launches its “Midsum-mer Knight’s Read” summer reading pro-gram 5 June. Over the next two months the library will host a range of free activities for children and adults that encourage and sup-

port a love of reading. Participants can also win prizes for reaching their reading goals.

“We’ve got a great program planned for hav-ing a whale of a good time at both libraries this summer”, said Ms, Rose Krauss, library di-rector. “There are lots of fun events and great prizes for all participants”.

There’s also a serious side to support summer reading. Research has shown that reading over the summer prevents summer learning loss. Some research estimates 50 to 67 per-cent of the achievement gap, for children liv-ing in poverty and for children of color, is the result of summer learning loss.

“Studies also indicate students who read recreationally out-perform those who dont. Students read more when they can choose materials based on their own interest, “Ms. Krauss added. “Our libraries are committed to supporting lifelong learning and educational enrichment for all our families”.

Registration begins 16 May and continues through the 10 June. To learn more about the summer adventure at the library, please call 228-7682/1672 or email [email protected]

samantha’s Corner

A discovery of Witch-es is set in England, at Oxford University’s Bodleian Library. Diana Bishop is a descendant of Bridget Bishop, the first woman executed during the Salem Witch Trials. Like all her fam-ily, Diana Bishop has magical powers. She is unwilling to use them because of her determination to earn recog-nition due to hard work. It is not until she en-counters Matthew Clairmont, a vampire, that she begins to acknowledge her abilities and learn to control them.

Recommended Authors: Karen Marie Moning,Peter V. Brett, Brandon Sanderson, Charlaine Harris

For more of our new titles or more information about the Library,

visit our website at:http://mccs-sc.com/lifelong/libraries.html


MCAs Beaufort Family Member employment Assistance Program (FMeAP)

The Family Member Employment Assistance Program in Beaufort, SC offers a wide variety of employment related assistance to military spouses and dependants with active duty mil-itary sponsors. The FMEAP program falls un-der the Marine and Family Services’ Transition Support Section (MRRM) and is co-located with the Transition Assistance Management Program (TAMP) offices within the Career Re-sources Management Center (CRMC).

Services at our installation include:

• Career Counseling and Assessments• Job Search Assistance• Education and Training Resources Opportu-nities• Entrepreneur Business Opportunities• Referral Service to local and national em-ployers• Educational Workshops: Résumé Writing, Interview Strategies, Dress for Success, Job Fair Strategies, Job Search Strategies, Federal Employment, and Career Decision Making• Résumé Assistance• Information about the current labor market, average salary, and wage trends in the area• A Career Resource Management Center that is equipped with computers that have internet access and printing capabilities, a fax machine, résumé quality paper, copiers, books, DVDs and other resources to assist patrons on their job search needs.• Information and resources outside the mili-tary

Enjoy a night at the movies with family and friends from EFMP. Popcorn and drinks will be provided, so don’t miss out! Registration IS RE-QUIRED to attend so please call Sanita Laddie at 228-3849 if interested.

Butterfly Effects: What is Applied Behav-ior Analysis?12 May 2011, 10:30-1200, MCAS Education Bldg 596, RM 215, OPEN TO ALLAre you receiving ABA services but not quite sure what the basic principles of Applied Be-havior Analysis are? Come learn and discuss:• How ABA should effectively affect behav-

ior change, both by decreasing behavior and increasing behavior

• What is reinforcement and how to effec-tively do it?

• What is punishment and how to effec-tively do it?

Registration IS REQUIRED to attend so please call Sanita Laddie at 228-3849 if interested.

Pro-Parents: Journey into Adulthood MAY 26, 2011, 0800-1200 OPEN TO ALLMCAS Education Bldg 596, RM 215Topics will include:• Preparing youth for the changes of pu-

berty and adolescence• Setting a boundary circle; knowing who

to trust• Identifying skills needed for adulthood:

what youth need to know• Identifying ideas and tools to assist with

the processRegistration IS REQUIRED to attend so please call Sanita Laddie at 228-3849 if interested.

Behavioral Health Branch

Upcoming Classes:

stress Management3 - 4 May, 1300-1600MCRD Bldg. 17

Anger Management10 - 11 May, 1300-1600Location: MCRD Bldg. 17

Anger Management17 - 18 May, 1300-1600Location: MCAS Bldg. 807

effective Communication skills24 May, 1300-1600MCAS Bldg. 807

For more information or if you’d like to sched-ule classes, please call 228-7057.

• Information and/or assistance in contacting the FMEAP counselor at your new duty sta-tion.• Information and assistance about attending Transition Assistance Management Programs that would prepare military spouses for a smoother transition into the civilian sector. Transition Assistance Management Program briefings include Pre-Separation Counsel-ing, Survivor Benefit Plan, Veteran Affairs (VA) Medical Review, and Transition Assistance Program (TAP). • More than seven briefings/workshops are held on a monthly basis

In addition to these resources, we offer pa-trons the opportunity to be added to our program e-mail database. This service in-cludes receiving information about program updates, activities, announcements from ad-ditional services within our installations, and recent employment vacancies made available to our offices. For more information please contact your employment coordinator at (843) 228-6463 MCAS Beaufort.

Résumé Writing Workshop26 May 1000-1200MCAS Beaufort, Temporary Facilities Trailer 616B (Between Tax Center and Public Works)

Everything you need to create a winning ré-sumé! We’ll cover how to effectively target employers, usage of cover letters and letters of recommendation. For Military ID Card hold-ers over 16 years of age. For more information, contact Veronica Perez at 228-6463 or [email protected].

Interviewing Strategies Workshop19 May 1000-1200MCAS Beaufort, Temporary Facilities Trailer 616B (Between Tax Center and Public Works)

Become interview savvy! Learn techniques on how to answer the toughest interview ques-tions. For Military ID Card holders over 16 years of age. For more information, contact Veronica Perez at 228-6463 or [email protected].

exceptional Family Member Program Check out our website (mccs-sc.com/efmp/) for upcoming events and further details con-cerning the EFMP.

EFMP Movie Night (featuring TANGLED)6 May 1630-1830, MCRD Bldg 911OPEN TO EFM ONLY


2011 Coke Zero 400 at daytona International speedway2 July 2011Daytona, FloridaFor more details and pricing visit ITT (Infor-mation, Tickets and Tours) aboard Parris Is-land or call 843-228-1540.

Let the Memories BeginWalt Disney World is proud to present “Let the Memories Begin” with a special offer on park tickets. From now until 28 September 2011 active and retired military personnel can purchase:

• Disney 4 day Military Promotional Park Hopper for $138 each

• Disney 4 day Military Promotional Base Ticket with water parks fun and more for $138 each

• Disney 4 day Military Promotional Park Hopper with water parks fun and more for $165 each

Members or spouses can buy up to six tickets and must be present when activating tickets at the gate. A valid military ID will be required for admission. All six tickets must be pur-chased at the same time and be used by the same person on any and all days. Tickets may not be used after 30 September 2011.

As the “Military Salute” Theme Park ticket promotion continues, Walt Disney World is offering up to a 40% discount for stays at the Walt Disney resorts to active duty and retired U.S. military personnel that book through All Points Travel located at PI (this special is not available online). A resort room offers not only the greatest Walt Disney World ex-perience, but also amazing perks including full use of Disney World Transportation, Dis-ney’s Magical Express, Extra Magic hours, and much more. For more details visit ITT aboard Parris Island or call 843-228-1540.

Great Opportunities

Blue Man Group at Universal Studios ITT Regular SaveAdult /Child $49.00 $89.00 $40.00

Carowinds ITT Regular SaveAdult $30.00 $51.99 $21.99 Child $24.00 $24.99 $.99

Six Flags ITT Regular SaveAdult/Child $32.00 $52.99 $20.99

Six Flags White Water park ITT Regular SaveAdult/Child $27.00 $39.21 $12.21

South Carolina State Park Pass ITT Regular Save $39.00 $50.00 $11.00

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Introducing two great new floorplans at Shadow Moss!With two new spacious floorplans available, now there are even more reasonsthan ever to call Shadow Moss home! Stop by our sales center today and tourthis fantastic family-oriented community minutes from Beaufort. For more information, visit centex.com.

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the Aid and Attendance Program

The Veterans Administration offers Aid and Attendance as part of an “Improved Pension” Benefit that is largely unknown. This Im-proved Pension allows Veterans and surviv-ing spouses who require the regular atten-dance of another person to assist in eating, bathing, dressing, undressing, medication dosing, or taking care of the needs of nature, to receive additional monetary benefits. It also includes individuals who are blind or patients in nursing homes due to mental or physical incapacity. Assisted care in an As-sisted Living facility also qualifies.

This most important benefit is overlooked by many families with Veterans or surviving spouses who need additional monies to help care for ailing parents or loved ones. This is a “Pension Benefit” and IS NOT dependent upon service-related injuries for compensa-tion. Aid and Attendance can help pay for care in the home, Nursing Home or Assisted Living facility. A Veteran is eligible for up to $1,632 per month, while a surviving spouse is eligible for up to $1,055 per month. A cou-ple is eligible for up to $1,949 per month.

The Aid and Attendance Benefit is consid-ered to be the third tier of the VA’s Improved Pension. The other two tiers are known as “Basic” and “Housebound”. Each tier has its own level of benefits and qualifications. The

• If you are a court-appointed guardian of the veteran or surviving spouse, a certified copy of the court order of the appointment is re-quired. • Proof of insurance premiums, medications, medical bills or any other medical expenses that are not reimbursed by insurance, Medi-care, or Medicaid. • Physician statement, that includes current diagnosis, medical status, prognosis, name and address, ability to care for self, ability to travel unattended, etc. If you are a veteran in a nursing home, or a family member of a veteran in a nursing home, you will need a Nursing Home Status Statement• Banking information for Direct Deposit of A&A monthly payments (include a voided check). • Employment history (does not apply if you are over 65). • List of all doctors and hospitals visited in the last year.

Once you have this information compiled, you will need to obtain and complete VA Form 21-526 (For Veterans) and/or VA Form 21-534 (For Spouses) for Special Improved benefits with Aid & Attendance.

If you need assistance with filing your paper-work, you can contact the VA, however, be prepared to encounter someone who is not knowledgeable about this benefit and may provide inaccurate information. We encour-age you to explore all the available options and services provided through the VA and service agencies to find the option that’s right for you and your circumstances.

Visit www.veteranaid.org for the more de-tails and mailing instructions. Or call your RAO at 843-228-6222

For more information about MCCs-sC retired Activities,

please contact:

Vonda Jones,retired Activities Coordinator,

[email protected],843-228-6222

Improved Pension is not a new benefit, and has in fact been an entitlement for 60 years sitting idle while mil-lions have and still are missing out on.

Who is eligible?

Any War-Time Veteran with 90 days of active duty, 1 day beginning or ending during a period of War, is eligible to ap-ply for the Aid & Attendance Improved Pension. A surviv-ing spouse (marriage must have ended due to death of veteran) of a War-Time Veteran may also apply. The individual applying must qualify both medically and financially.

Eligibility must be proven by filing the proper Veterans Application for Pension or Compen-sation. This application will require a copy of DD-214 or separation papers, Medical Evalu-ation from a physician, current medical is-sues, net worth limitations, and net income, along with out-of-pocket Medical Expenses.

How to qualify

To qualify financially, an applicant must have on average less than $80,000 in assets, EX-CLUDING their home and vehicles.

To apply for the Aid & Attendance Improved Pension, you will need the following docu-ments. Prepare these before making your filing:

• Discharge/Separation Papers (DD-214). • Copy of Marriage Certificate and all marital information (surviving spouses only). • Copy of the Death Certificate (surviving spouses only). • Copy of current Social Security Award Let-ter (the letter that Social Security sends at the beginning of the year stating what your monthly amount will be for the following year). • Net Worth information, including bank ac-counts, CDs, Trusts, Stocks, Bonds, Annuities, etc. • Proof of all income from pensions, retire-ment, interest income from investments, an-nuities, etc.

More online under the “Retired Activities” tab at http://mccs-sc.comMCCS Retired Activities on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BeaufortRAO

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