MALS-16 FORERUNNER FREEBIES AND FUN

For any questions or concerns on any of the information provided please contact the Family Readiness Officer, Julia Gwynn at 858-577-6399, 858-603-7971 or Julia.gwynn@usmc.mil.

29 February-8 March

LETS PULL TOGETHER AND GIVE BACK TO OUR MARINE CORPS FAMILY HMLA-469, Camp Pendleton, suffered tragic losses last week. If you are able to give back to these Marine families, please drop off your donation with the Family Readiness Officer. I will make sure it gets delivered. Here is a little info about the families. God Bless those Marines that made the ultimate sacrifice.
LCpl Corey Little -Wife Nicole, expecting first child (unknown gender), she will be moving on Friday to be closer to family *gift cards to Target, Walmart, Babies R Us, Macys or Kohls (perhaps a need for funeral clothing) Sgt Justin Everett -Wife and two children (5 year-old daughter, Avery and 2 year-old son, Jacob) *IMMEDIATE NEEDS: 5 air mattresses for out-of-town guests with sheets/pillows, towels, food storage containers *gift cards to Target, Walmart, Toys R Us, Macys or Kohls (perhaps a need for funeral clothing), Chuckie Cheese (an outing for the kids), juice boxes, Huggies Slip-ons (size 5), non-perishable food for children and adults, new games/puzzles, books, kid's snacks, wipes LtCol (select) Thomas Budrejko -Wife and son (2 year-old son, Andrew) *gift cards to Target, Walmart, Toys R Us

SILENT DRILL TEAM IS COMING TO MIRAMAR!

The Battle Color Detachment will be aboard MCAS Miramar on Thursday, March 8, 2012. The ceremony will be performed at the Parade Deck beginning at 1500. All Marines, sailors, families and staff are welcome to attend!

LITTLEST HEARTS APART Who: Parent and child (ideal age 3 and under) What: Littlest Hearts Apart When: Every Tuesday from 1500-1600 Where: Miramar Youth & Teen Center Why: They are too young to really understand what deployment means, right?! Everyone goes through deployment, even the littlest members of our family. This is a time for parent (caregiver) and child to come to group, work on an activity together, learn basic coping skills, network with other families, identify emotions, and encourage family resiliency. If you are interested in joining us please call, 858-577-7993 or email: sherry.gelle@usmc.mil. REENLISTMENT ON THE PADRES FIELD: Did you know that you can hold your reenlistment ceremony on the field of PETCO Park before a Major League Baseball game in front of your friends and family? There is no additional cost to use the facility. For more information regarding on-field reenlistment ceremonies or to schedule an event, contact kmadden@padres.com, call (619) 795-5279 or visit https://secure.mlb.com/sd/military/programs.jsp

SINGLE MARINE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

The MCAS Miramar Single Marine Program is participating in the following volunteer opportunity on Friday, March 23rd. Your POC is SMP Coordinator Johanna Jones at (858) 577-6283 or jonesjoa@usmc-mccs.org Who: MCAS Miramar SINGLE Service Members and Geo-Bachelors ONLY . Need 40 Volunteers! Transportation is provided (No POVs). What: De Portola Middle School All day PE/Fitness Challenge with sixth through eighth grade students When: Friday, March 23rd Time: 0600-1700 Meet: 0600 (IMPORTANT - Please be prompt) at The Great Escape, Bldg 5305. **Eat breakfast before arriving.** Dress Attire: Boots and Utes (green SMP t-shirts and plain skivi shirts ONLY - NO unit logos or rank insignia). **Uniform authorized by SgtMaj Skinner, Base SgtMaj** Receive: A Letter of Appreciation (LOA) and lunch.

ASYMCA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Sunrise Senior Living Center: Volunteer to spend time with the residents of an assisted living community for seniors! Volunteers facilitate games such as Bingo, cards, etc. and spend time visiting with residents one on one. (Thursday, 1 and 15 March 1800-2000) (15 VOLUNTEERS MAX) Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve: Come help us work in the canyon through various projects and maintenance. Projects include building fences, painting, planting trees, and constructing trails. FREE pizza lunch will be provided! (Saturday, 3 March 0900-1300) (25 VOLUNTEERS MAX) Homework Helpers: Tutor local students of all ages in a variety of subjects. Help children with their homework. Volunteers are paired with children based on subject interest and knowledge. (Every Tuesday in March 1800-2000) (25 VOLUNTEERES MAX) Father Joes Village: Father Joes Village serves over 3,000 meals a day, every day of the year, to the homeless here in San Diego. Please join us in helping serve dinner to the large number of people that come to the village to receive meals. (Thursday, 8 March 1600-1900) (20 VOLUNTEERS MAX) El Monte Valley County Park Cleanup: Join us along with the San Diego River Park Foundation to help clear trash and debris from the reservoir. All tools and equipment will be provided. Families are welcome! (Saturday, 10 March 0900-1200) (50 VOLUNTEERS MAX) Feeding America San Diego: We will be sorting and stocking the Feeding America San Diego warehouse to make sure our local San Diegans in need are fed. Help sort and package food for distribution to food banks throughout San Diego. Kids are welcome ages 6 and up. (Wednesday, 14 and 28 March 1800-2000) (30 VOLUNTEERS MAX) Moonlight Beach Cleanup: The ASY is pairing up with San Diego Coastkeeper for a beach and street cleanup. All tools and equipment will be provided. Families welcome! (Saturday, 17 March 0900-1100) (50 VOLUNTEERS MAX) Neighborhood Exchange: We have partnered up with the San Diego Food Bank! Volunteers needed for organizing food for hundreds of military families for a free food giveaway. Volunteers are also needed for set up, carrying food to cars and breakdown. (Thursday, 22 March 0845-1300) (60 VOLUNTEERS MAX) Lakeside River Park Cleanup: We will be cleaning areas around the park to help restore it to its natural habitat. All supplies will be provided. FREE lunch for all volunteers! (Friday, 30 March 1000-1300) (35 VOLUNTEERS MAX)

NEW BABY FORERUNNERS Congratulations to the McDaniels on the birth of their new baby girl. Welcome to the family! HATING THOSE RISING PRICES OF GAS???

"Rising price of gas digging deep in your pocket? Why not join a Van Pool? Contact Mr. Patrick Bazinet at 858-5778868 or patrick.bazinet@usmc.mil if interested in joining a van pool from Chula Vista or South Bay area."

COMMAND FINANCIAL SPECIALIST TRAINING

The next Command Financial Specialist(CFS) course is April 23-27. Please see attached flyer and agenda. The location will be at The Hub, classroom #1. All interested candidates should CONTACT Craig Hughes @ craig.hughes@usmc.mil or 858-577-9802 with name, rank, unit, and POC telephone. Participants will be provided further details by email prior to the start of class.

INTRAMURAL SPRING SOFTBALL LEAGUE

Registration Deadline is Wednesday, 29 February. League starts Wednesday, 7 March. Game Days are Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. Game Times are 1115 & 1215. Contact the FRO if you would like the application.

MCAS MIRAMAR TRIATHLON CLUB MEETING

All Marines, Sailors, Soldiers or Airmen stationed on MCAS Miramar interested in joining the Tri-Club are encouraged to come to the informational meeting. Please call the Sports Office at 577-1202 for more details. Meeting will be at Semper Fit Center Conference Room on Wednesday, 29 February 2012 at 1130

MCCS HAPPENINGS
Wed, Feb 29 -Intramural Spring Softball League Registration Deadline, 858-577-1202 to register *FREE E-Waste Recycling Event, 9 a.m. 2 p.m., Building 6687, 858-577-1108/1087 -Miramar Triathlon Club Meeting, 11:30 a.m., Semper Fit Center, 858-577-1202 -Career Resource Center, Interview Techniques, 1 - 3 p.m., The Hub Room 132, 858-577-6710 *American Crown Circus, 5 p.m. & 7 p.m., Exchange/Commissary Parking Lot, 858-577-6365 -P.S. Before You Say I Do Pre-Marital Seminar, 7:30 a.m. 4 p.m., The HUB, 577-4443 to register -Anger Management I, 1 3 p.m., Counseling Center, 858-577-6585 to register *American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Class, WST Pool, $175/person, 858-577-4137 to register -Mongolian BBQ, 6 8 p.m., Officers Club, 858-577-4808/4814 for reservations -EFMP Potty Training by CA PsychCare, 10 a.m. 12 p.m., L.I.N.K.S. House, 858-577-4668 to register -Real Colors, 1 3 p.m., Counseling Center, 858-577-6585 to register -Extreme Ping Pong Challenge, 11:30 a.m., The Great Escape, 858-577-6171 -Tobacco Cessation Class (1 of 3), 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m., Semper Fit Center, 858-577-1331 -Fight like a Girl Level 1, 6:30 8:30 p.m., Youth & Teen Center, 858-577-6306 to register -Family Readiness Volunteer Training (1 of 2), 6:30 - 9 p.m., M&FP Conference Room, 858-577-1322

Thurs, March 1 March 2 11 Fri, March 2 Sat, March 3 Mon, March 5 Tues, March 6

BOB HOPE THEATRE SHOW TIMES

Wed, Feb 29: Red Tails (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. Thurs, Feb 30: FREE Admission: Toy Story 3 (G) 2:00 p.m. Haywire (R) 6:30 p.m. Fri, March 1: Underworld: Awakening (Not 3D) (R) 6:30 p.m. Contraband (R) 9:00 p.m.

Sat, March 2: Swap Meet 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. Joyful Noise (PG-13) 9:00 p.m. Sun, March 3: *The Darkest Hour (Not 3D) (PG-13) 1:00 p.m. *The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (R) 6:30 p.m. Sun. March 4: *The Darkest Hour (Not 3D) (PG-13) 1:00 p.m. *The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (R) 6:30 p.m. Wed, March 7:The Grey (R) 6:30 p.m. Thurs, March 8:FREE Admission: Up (Not 3D) (PG) 2:00 p.m. *Contraband (R) 6:30 p.m.

AMERICAN CROWN CIRCUS IS COMING TO MCAS MIRAMAR Join in the fun of the American Crown Circus. You will see jugglers, acrobats, clowns and more! The circus will take place across from the Bob Hope Theater on Tuesday, February 28 and Wednesday, February 29 at 5 p.m. & 7 p.m. Day of Show tickets are available at the Circus Box Office for $12.00 for ages 13 & up, Children ages 3 12 are FREE with paid adult admission (two childrens tickets per adult ticket, additional childrens tickets are $5.00 each) and children two and under are FREE. Seating is first come first served. Call 858-577-6365 for circus and ticket information. FREE E-WASTE RECYCLING EVENT Come Recycle All Your Unwanted Electronic Waste: TVs, Computers, Monitors, VCRs, Rechargeable Batteries, CD & DVD Players, Fax & Copy Machines, Cables & Cords, Printers, Chargers and Cell Phones. This FREE event will be held on Wednesday, February 29 from 9 a.m. 2 p.m. in Building 6687. **GOVERNMENT PROPERTY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED**. Call 858-577-1108/1087 for more information. AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION CLASS Become an American Red Cross Lifeguard Today! The Lifeguard Certification Class takes place at the MCAS Miramar 50-Meter Pool starting March 2 through March 11. The cost of the course is $175/person for eligible military personnel (AD, Retired, Reserves, Dependents and DOD Civilians). The fee includes tuition and text. MCCS will have Lifeguard positions available. Sign up today to begin training for your next summer job. If youre not able to make this session, the next session will be held April 2 6. Call 858-577-4137/4140 to register or for more information.

SAVE THE DATE

FOUR LENSES FOR MALS-16 Have you ever wondered why you make such a good friend? Every wonder if you were born just a super organized person? Do you have that friend that is always on the go? Four Lenses is for you. It is an amazing class put on by Lifeskills. We have scheduled a MALS-16 Four Lenses for Spouses on 19 April from 6-8 P.M. at the MCFTB Training room, Bldg 2525. Come and join us for a great night! I promise you wont be disappointed. Childcare is available with advanced registration. Please contact Julia Gwynn the FRO at 858-577-6399 or Julia.gwynn@usmc.mil to sign up.

ASYMCA EVENT Magic Mountain Trip (NOT A VOLUNTEER EVENT): The ASY, along with Pacific Beacon, is taking a trip to Magic Mountain. Purchase your discounted ticket for $33 and also receive FREE transportation to the park, as well as FREE lunch! To sign up and for payment, contact Johnny Mercado at johnny.mercado@pacificbeacon.com. (Saturday, 24 March 0800) (34 PARTICIPANTS MAX)

ONGOING RESOURCES

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS Calling all volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering with MALS-16, whether it is to bake cookies, help with events, put together welcome folders, or send package abroad, we are looking for you. There is no training required to be a volunteer. Please contact Julia Gwynn at 577-6399 or Julia.gwynn@usmc.mil. If you are interested in joining the Family Readiness Team as an advisor or assistant, please contact Angel DeLuz at 858-577-1322 to register for training. Once you have completed the Family Readiness Asst/Adv training, you and I can sit down and go over the ins and outs of being a part of the team. WHAT EVENTS DO YOU WANT!!! Let your voice be heard. We are looking for ideas for family day/unit events. If there is something fun you think we should do as a unit event, please contact Julia Gwynn at 577-6399 or Julia.gwynn@usmc.mil DSTRESS: FOR MARINES BY MARINES

From the everyday stressors of life to the stressors related to combat, stress can affect even the strongest Marine. The DSTRESS Line was developed by the Corps to provide professional, anonymous counseling for Marines, attached Sailors, and families when it's needed most. Call today to speak with one of your own. MILITARY ONE SOURCE
Its not just a catchy name. THEY ARE ONE SOURCE! From taxes to counseling, to resources, they can help you 24-7, 365 days a year. They offer $4500 in free tuition for spouses looking to go to college for a portable career. Rank restrictions for the grant is E5 and below, O3 and below, and WO-WO2. Contact them at 1-800-342-9647 or log on to militaryonesource.com