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2 MCCS HAPPENINGSJUNE 2010

CALENDARJUNE 2010

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU & YOUR FAMILYFOOd And HOsPItALIty, p. 4

June 20: Father’s Day Brunch, TraditionsWednesdays: Steak Night at TraditionsFriday Evenings: Traditions Lounge will be open with free appetizers

HeALtH And FItness, p. 5

June 2: Cardio H20 begins at PI Pool June 2-3: MCRD Parris Island Health & Wellness FairJune 5: Water Aerobics BeginsJune 12: 3rd Annual Fish Fest: Kid’s Fishing TournamentJune 19: Fishing Tournament at Third Battalion PondJune 19: Summer Kids Night Out--Movie ClubTuesdays and Thursdays: Speed,Agility, and Quickness Fitness Class

sInGLe MArIne PrOGrAM, p. 7 June 1: Texas Hold’emJune 2: MCRD SMP MeetingJune 2: MCAS SMP MeetingJune 2: Sesame Street Vol. NeededJune 3: Sesame Street Vol. NeededJune 3: Karaoke with DJ DonnaJune 8: Texas Hold’emJune 9: Road Trip to SuccessJune 10: Karaoke with DJ DonnaJune 12: UFC115June 15: Texas Hold’emJune 16: MCRD SMP MeetingJune 16: MCAS SMP MeetingJune 16: Amer. Red Cross Blood DriveJune 16: Karaoke/Open Mic NightJune 16: Troop AppreciationJune 17: Karaoke with DJ DonnaJune 19: The Ultimate Fighter FinaleJune 19: Food DriveJune 22: Texas Hold’emJune 24: Karaoke with DJ DonnaJune 26: Food DriveJune 29: Texas Hold’em

FAMILy MAtters, p. 8

June 7: VA Medical Records Review/DTAP June 8: Federal Employment WorkshopJune 8-11: Transition Assistance Program (TAP)June 10: Career Decision Making/Career AssessmentsJune 14: DTAP/VA Medical Record ReviewJune 15: Interviewing StrategiesJune 15-18: Transition Assitance Program (TAP)June 17: Survivor Benefit PlanJune 21: Pre-Separation BriefJune 21: Career Assessment WorkshopJune 22: Pre-Separation BriefJune 22-24: Transition Assistance ProgramJune 24: Resume Writing WorkshopJune 24: Federal Employment WorkshopJune 24: Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Workshop MArIne COrPs FAMILy teAM BUILdInG, p. 9

June 1: Welcome Aboard- PIJune 2: LifeSkills Strengthening Your Marriage Lunch Bunch-PIJune 3: Hearts Apart: Deployment Sup-port Group-MCASJune 7: L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Meeting-PIJune 7: L.I.N.K.S. for Marines-MCASJune 8: VMFA(AW)-224 Pre-Deployment Brief-MCASJune 8: Hurricane Preparedness, 1000-1200, MCAS Welcome CenterJune 8-10: L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses-PIJune 10: Family Readiness Volunteer Training-MCASJune 10: Hearts Apart: DeploymentSupport Group-MCASJune 10: L.I.N.K.S. Infomercial-PIJune 15: LifeSkills Home Organization-PIJune 16: Welcome Aboard-MCASJune 17: Command Team Training (Open Session)-MCAS

June 17: Hearts Apart: Deployment Support Group-MCASJune 19: L.I.N.K.S. for VMFA-312 Spouses-MCASJune 22: VMFA(AW)-533 Command Team Training-MCASJune 22: DI School Meet & Greet-PIJune 23: L.I.N.K.S. For Marines- Support Bn-PIJune 24: FRO Meeting/Resource Class-MCASJune 24: L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Appreciation Picnic-PIJune 25: 4Lenses for Couples-PIJune 26: L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Summer BBQ-MCASJune 28: LifeSkills Commissary Super-market Sweep-PIJune 29: LifeSkills Digital Photography-PIJune 29: Family Readiness Support Council Meeting, 1030-1130, Officers’ Club June 30-July 1: PREP-MCAS

retIred ACtIVItIes, p. 10

trAVeL IdeAs, p. 11

June 6: Mother and Son’s Day at the DiamondJune 18: Wizarding World of HarryPotter Opens in Orlando, FL— Get your tickets at ITT

edUCAtIOn, p. 12

June: Registration is currently open for University of South Carolina Beaufort and Embry RiddleJune 7: Summer Reading officiallybegins at the Libraries

CHILd, yOUtH And teen, p. 14 June 2-3: Sesame Street USO ShowJune 5: CDC Babysitter Class


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A salute to Marine Corps History,Legacy, and Proud Identity

Traditions Restaurant has reopened with a fresh new look and iden-tity. As the name suggests, Traditions was renovated and revamped to create a dining experience enhanced by time honored Marine Corps traditions. Various memorabilia, wall hangings, and even the

logo are a tribute to the rich history of the Marine Corps.

Lunch Hours: Mon-Fri, 1100-1330

Also:• Steak Night returns Wednesdays in June, 1700-2000• Traditions Lounge will be open every Friday evening

with FREE appetizers

Gates open at 1500

4JUNE 2010 MCCS HAPPENINGS

NOWOPENMCRD Parris IslandTel: 843/228-1500

The Traditions Restaurant is a fine dining destination at the Marine Corps Re-cruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina. A passion for quality ingredients, vibrant flavors and exceptional service make this an experience like no other. Traditions blends exquisite ambiance with delectable cuisine for both the conventional and adventurous diner.

The restaurant’s historic building, constructed in the early 1900’s, provides beauti-ful marsh views and even the most discerning of palates will be satisfied by Tra-ditions’ wide variety of menu options. Traditions Restaurant is open to the public Monday through Friday and for private or company parties. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are always welcome.

Lunch Hours: Monday - Friday, 1100-1330, A la Carte Menu

Sunday, June 20th at Traditions & Officers’ Club2 Seatings: 1100 & 1300

Reservations required: 228-1500 (Traditions) & 228-7600 (O’Club)Walk-ins seated on a space-available basis

Father’s Day Brunch

OTHER NEWS:• Traditions Restaurant is holding Steak Night every Wednesday beginning 6/2 • Traditions Lounge will be open every Friday evening with FREE appetizers


For more information, call Semper Fit Health & Fitness: 228-7616

Take this convenient opportunity to check your current health and to get the latestinformation on various health-related topics.

FREE mandatory briefs: Alcohol Awareness • Drug Prevention STD/HIV • Stress Management Suicide Prevention • Tobacco Cessation

FREE bonus briefs: Hypertension • Injury Prevention Nutrition • Physical Fitness Presented by Semper Fit Health Promotion

CHIP Mobile Wellness Unit of Beaufort Memorial Hospital is offering: FREE blood pressure checks FREE glucose screening FREE skin cancer checks FREE breast cancer screening ALSO AVAILABLE: • Prostate exams $10 • PSA Lab Tests $10 • HbA1c Tests $10 • Lipid/Cholesterol Screening $10 *

(*Please note, it is suggested you fast for 6 hours before being tested in order to assure an accurate reading)

At All Weather Training Facility

Get 100% completion of your annual health education requirements

per MCO P1700.29all in one convenient place...

contact your SFO

FREE Lunch presented bySingle Marine Program

MCAs semper Fit Physical Fitness Program

Water Aerobics Begins June 5th at the MCAS Station Pool, 228-7573 Mon, Wed and Fri at 1100 – Active Duty Only – no reservations required Saturdays at 1100 – All Hands – no reservations required Unit PT requests are welcome – reservation required - please send email request to: [email protected] or [email protected] Requests should include the following information: Unit, POC, POC Phone Number, Date for session, Time requested, Number of participants

Speed, Agility, and Quickness Series (new fitness class)0600 Tuesdays and Thursdays at the MCAS Fitness CenterLearn how to increase speed, coordination, agility, power and flexibility with participation in this program series. This progressive 4 week/8 session training program will allow each individual to develop skills at their own pace and learn valuable fitness fundamentals and techniques. You will learn speed, agility drills, and plyometrics. You will also learn how to use agility ladders, kettle bells, BOSU’s, hurdles, TRX, dumbbells, resistance bands, bal-ance boards, body bars, medicine balls, and ammo cans to compliment or jump start your training program.

Beach Body Boot Camp Proves a success

MCRD Fitness Center is pleased to announce the amazing success of our recent Beach Body Boot Camp Class. Over 90 patrons registered in late March to begin six weeks of intense cardio and strength training

The goal for each patron varied from losing a few inch-es and pounds to just sticking to an exercise program. Sessions were held three days a week in the mornings and evenings. Throughout the 6 weeks, participants were able to experience all of the many fitness classes that are offered on a regular basis at the Fitness Center.

From rhythmic Zumba to cardio kickboxing, every class challenged the participants to run a little farther, kick a little harder and give a little more towards their goal. The results were remarkable.

Every single participant lost weight or inches and in some cases both.

Since the class was such a success, the Fitness Center plans to possibly continue the 0900 and 1645 sessions throughout the summer months. For more information, contact the PI Fitness Center at 228-1579. The ses-sions will now be called Summer Shape Up. Since each class is different, patrons will never know what to expect until they show up.

“We are so excited to see the success of the Beach Body Boot Camp but more importantly we are able to help these men and women reach their goals” stated the Fitness Manager, Alicia Harris. The next Fitness Challenge will start in September to help patrons shape and tone for the Marine Corps Ball.


Edamame and Bean Saladwith Shrimp and Fresh Salsa

• 1/4 cup frozen shelled edamame

• 1/2 cup chopped cooked small shrimp (about 3 oz)

• 1/2 cup canned can-nellini beans, rinsed and drained

• 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes

• 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped red onion

• 1 teaspoon minced jalapeño pepper

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

• 1 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Ingredients Preparation

Cook edamame according to package directions.

Drain and rinse with cold water; drain.

Combine edamame, shrimp, cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño pepper.

Combine cilantro and the remaining ingredients, stirring with a whisk.

Drizzle over edamame mixture, and toss gently to combine.

Cover and chill.

Nutritional InformationCalories: 314 (29% from fat) • Fat: 10.1g (sat 1g,mono 5g,poly 1.2g) Protein: 28.1g • Carbohydrate: 28g • Fiber: 8.2g • Cholesterol: 167mgIron: 5.8mg • Sodium: 803mg • Calcium: 94mg

MaureenCallahan,CookingLight,JULY2004

Healthy Recipes

Outdoor rec

3rd Annual Kids Fish FestJune 12, 2010 1000-1300, Scouts Pond MCAS-BeaufortFREE for all eligible patrons between ages 3-18Come celebrate National Fishing Week and Free Fishing Day in South Carolina. This annual celebration, sponsored by MCCS Outdoor Recreation and Tri-Command Hous-ing, encourages kids and families to experience the enjoyment of fishing. Free ham-burgers, chips and t-shirts for participants, SCDNR will be here with fishing simulator, waterslide and more. Register by June 9th online (http://www.mccssc.com/recreation/outdoor_gear.asp) or at MCCS Outdoor Recreation building 1219 MCAS or at MCCS Recreation Department building 1219 Parris Island.

Fishing Tournament at Third Battalion PondJune 19, 2010 900-1200, 3rd Battalion Pond Parris Island, for eligible patrons 18 & upMCCS Outdoor Recreation building 1219 MCAS 228-7472Awards for the largest redfish and flounder caught. Cost $5.00 per person. Must reg-ister for tournament by June 17, 2010, at Outdoor Recreation Building 1219 Gordon St.

Movie theaters

SummerKidsNightOut

June 19 1730-2200MCAS Theater

For Youth ages 5-12

Includes 2 filmsDinner and snacks

$5/youthSpace is limited, and

registration is required

Please register by June 14th at

mccssc.com/theater or registration forms are available at the

MCAS Theater

For info contact: Yolanda Snell

snellyp@usmc-mccs 228-7144


SINGLE MARINE & SAILOR PROGRAM

MCCS HAPPENINGSJUNE 2010

SINGLE MARINE & SAILOR PROGRAM

JUNE 2010 MCCS HAPPENINGS

Fee includes:Box lunch/snacksPrizes & Bag Tag

single Marine events

Date Event Location Time 6/1/2010 Texas Hold’em Burners 1900 6/2/2010 MCRD SMP Meeting Brig N’ Brew 1000 6/2/2010 MCAS SMP Meeting Burners 1400 6/2/2010 Seasame Street Vol. Needed MCAS Theatre 0730-1300 6/3/2010 Seasame Street Vol. Needed MCAS Theatre 1300-1600 6/3/2010 Karaoke w/DJ Donna Brig N’ Brew 1900-2300 6/8/2010 Texas Hold’em Burners 1900 6/9/2010 Road Trip to Success Brig N’ Brew 1130-1230 6/10/2010 Karaoke w/DJ Donna Brig N’ Brew 1900-2300 6/12/2010 UFC 115 Burners 2200 6/15/2010 Texas Hold’em Burners 1900 6/16/2010 MCRD SMP Meeting Brig N’ Brew 1000 6/16/2010 MCAS SMP Meeting Burners 1400 6/16/2010 Amer. Red Cross Blood Drive MCAS Exch. Parking Lot 1100-1500 6/16/2010 Karaoke/Open Mic Night Burners 1900-2300 6/16/2010 Troop Appreciation Burners 1500-1700 6/17/2010 Karaoke w/DJ Donna Brig N’ Brew 1900-2300 6/19/2010 The Ultimate Fighter Finale Burners 2200 6/19/2010 Food Drive Laurel Bay/MCRD 0900-1200 6/22/2010 Texas Hold’em Burners 1900 6/24/2010 Karaoke w/DJ Donna Brig N’ Brew 1900-2300 6/26/2010 Food Drive Laurel Bay/MCRD 0900-1200 6/29/2010 Texas Hold’em Burners 1900

For more information about SMP, contact Brett Westerfield at 1541/7405.

Jr Golf Camp (ages 6-17)TheLegendsatParrisIslandForinformationandregistrationcontacttheLegendsProShop,843-228-2240

COMINGSOON

Bldg553acrossfromMCASNatureTrail

Movie TheaterPool TablesTwo Stages

WiFi / LaptopsVideo Games

Outdoor SportsFour Bars:

Tiki,Staff/NCO,Enlisted,Coffee/Juice

“Junior Legends” Camp (Beginners) $125/student n 0800-1300 Monday-Thursday n 14-17 June or 12-15 July n Registration Deadline: 7 June or July 5

“Junior Masters” Camp (Intermediate/Advanced) $150/student n 0800-1500 Monday-Friday n 21-25 June or 19-23 July n Registration Deadline: 14 June or 12 July


Port royal Concert series: sol driven trainJune 5th from 1830 -1900

The Port Royal Concert Series hosts Sol Driven Train.All concerts begin at 1830 in downtown Port Royal on Paris Ave.

Port royal Concert series: town MountainJune 19th from 1830-1900

The Port Royal Concert Series hosts Town Mountain.All concerts begin at 1830 in downtown Port Royal on Paris Ave.

the Habersham First FridaysJune 4th from 1600-2100

You’ll find fresh produce, home baked and canned foods, artwork, flowers and other handcrafted, locally produced goods. Local musicians will provide music from 1600-1800, a band will provide live entertain-

ment from 1800-2100, restaurants will be serving food, and there will be fun activities for the kids.

résumé Writing Workshop

Thursday, June 24, 1000-1200MCAS BLDG 807 (IPAC) Room 33

For Military Spouses and family members 16 years and older

Need employment assistance? We are here to help! Learn everything you need to create a winning résumé! We’ll cover how to effectively target employers, us-age of cover letters and letters of recom-mendation. Also learn about tools to use for writing effective Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs).

For more information please contact Veronica Perez, 228-6463, or email [email protected].

MCAS Beaufort All held in Bldg 807Call 228-7701/6670 for your seat

MCRD Parris IslandAll held in Bldg 923Call 228-2761 for your seat

Jun 7 0800-1600

VA Medical Records Review/DTAP

Jun 8 1300-1600

Federal Employment

Jun 8-11 0800-1600

Transition Assistance Program (TAP)

Jun 101300-1600

Career Decision Making/ Career Assessments

Jun 15-18 0800-1600

Transition Assistance Program (TAP)

Jun 140800-1600

DTAP/VA Medical Record Review

Jun 21 1300-1500

Career Assessment Workshop

Jun 15 1300-1500

InterviewingStrategies

Jun 22 0730-1600

Pre-Separation Brief Jun 17 1300-1600

Survivor Benefit Plan

Jun 24 0800-1600

Federal Employment Workshop

Jun 210730-1600

Pre-Separation Brief

Jun 24 0800-0930

Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Workshop

Jun 22-24 0800-1600

Transition Assis-tance Program

Career resources

MCCS HAPPENINGSJUNE 2010


For more information, please contact your MCRD MCFTB TeamDeanna Simpson, Director: 228-1505

Jennifer Carr, Administrative Specialist: 228-1662Krissy Stewart, Family Readiness Program Trainer: 228-1663

Stan Becker, L.I.N.K.S. Program Trainer: 228-1573Nicole Hardee, L.I.N.K.S. Administrative Specialist: 228-1573

Crystal Hundley, LifeSkills Program Trainer: 228-1570Anne Doty, Readiness & Deployment Support Trainer: 228-1662

For more information, please contact your MCAS MCFTB TeamMelinda Henrickson – MCFTB Director – 228-6141

Julia Gwynn – L.I.N.K.S. Program Trainer – 228-7397Brittany Coppinger – L.I.N.K.S. Administrative Assistant – 228-7362Ligaya Lowe – Readiness & Deployment Support Trainer – 228-7311

Christina Swick – Readiness & Deployment Support Trainer – 228-6141Roxanne Farr – LifeSkills Program Trainer – 228-7334

Ashton Pearce – Family Readiness Program Trainer – 228-7495

Please visit our website: http://mccs-sc.com/MCFTB/

MCAS Beaufort L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Team – Thanks for all you do!L.I.n.K.s. for spouses (Food, Fun and Friends)

June 8, 9 & 10 from 1700-2100 MCFTB Training RoomContact: Stan Becker, 228-1573, [email protected]

MCAs Beaufort03......Hearts Apart: Deployment Support Group, MCFTB House, 1730-1900

07.............................L.I.N.K.S. For Marines, Corporals’ Course, 1000-1500

08...........VMFA(AW)-224 Pre-Deployment Brief, Officer’s Club, 1630-1900

08............................ Hurricane Preparedness, Welcome Center, 1000-1200

10............ Family Readiness Volunteer Training, MCFTB House, 0830-1230

10.....Hearts Apart: Deployment Support Group, MCFTB House, 1730-1900

16............................................Welcome Aboard, Officers’ Club, 1030-1330

17.........Command Team Training (Open Session), Wel. Center, 0900-1030

17.....Hearts Apart: Deployment Support Group, MCFTB House, 1730-1900

19............. L.I.N.K.S. for VMFA-312 Spouses, Welcome Center, 0830-1600

22......... VMFA(AW)-533 Command Team Training, Wel.Center, 0900-1030

24........................FRO Meeting/Resource Class, MCFTB House, 0900-1200

26....................L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Summer BBQ, MCFTB House, 1100-1400

29.... Family Readiness Support Council Meeting, Officers’ Club,1030-1130

6/30-7/1 ....................................................PREP, MCAS Chapel, 0900-1600

MCrd Parris Island1....................... Welcome Aboard, All Weather Training Facility, 1130-1300

2................................LifeSkills Strengthening Your Marriage Lunch Bunch,

.............................................................Douglas Visitors Center, 1130-1230

7..... L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Meeting, MCFTB Training Rm, Bldg 172, 1300-1500

8-10 .... L.I.N.K.S. For Spouses, MCFTB Training Rm, Bldg 172, 1730-2100

10..................... L.I.N.K.S. Infomercial, Douglas Visitors Center, 0630-1200

15.................... LifeSkills Home Organization, MCFTB Bldg 172, 1000-1400

22..............................DI School Meet & Greet, DI Schoolhouse, 1500-1730

23............................. L.I.N.K.S. For Marines - Support Bn, TBD, 0800-1500

24......................................................L.I.N.K.S. Mentor Appreciation Picnic,

..........................................................Hunting Island State Park, 1600-2100

25........................................... 4Lenses For Couples, Traditions, 1730-2130

28....LifeSkills Commissary Supermarket Sweep, MCRD Commissary, 1000-1200

29................... LifeSkills Digital Photography, MCFTB Bldg 172, 1000-1400

L.I.n.K.s. for teens at Bolden Middle school

Visit theMCFtB HouseOpen House on Fridays

from 1330-1630

Receive a free gift and learn more about MCFTB

487 Laurel Bay Blvd,Laurel Bay


ART FOSTER | MCAS BEAUFORT BLDG 703 | 228-6222

tricare Fee Increase

Tricare beneficiaries will not be asked to accept fee increases in their military health care benefits unless lawmakers believe the Defense Department has exhausted all other cost-cutting measures, said a key senator whose support the Pentagon will need if increases in fees, co-payments and deductibles are ever to become law. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R0SC), senior Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee’s military personnel panel, said 24 MAR that he believes Tricare fees — unchanged since 1995 — probably need to increase as part of an effort to control health care costs. “I do not see how we can do this forever,” Graham said of the long¬standing freeze on Tricare fees. At the same time, Graham said, increases cannot be made lightly. “I want to be fair to those who served,” Graham said. The 2011 defense budget does not ask for increases in Tricare fees, but Defense Secretary Robert Gates has warned lawmakers that rising costs threaten to squeeze funding for other defense programs such as weapons modernization.

Health Care reform

The Tricare Affirmation Act (H.R.4887), aimed at protecting people in the military health care program from being penalized for not having private insurance, was signed into law 26 APR by President Obama. The new law provides a specific exemption for Tricare beneficiaries and for nonappropriated-fund civilian employees of the Defense Department from a requirement of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that will require people without minimal health cover to either buy private insurance or face a $750 penalty. Tricare health insurance is specifically defined by the law signed Monday as minimal essential coverage, which provides an exemption from the penalty. Rep. Ike Skelton (D-MO), the

House Armed Services Committee chairm said his committee will consider legislation in May that would extend to Tricare beneficiaries one of the provisions of the new health reform law that allows unmarried children to remain covered by a parent’s insurance until age 26.

Proposed Bill ensures tricare dependents Coverage Until Age 26

National health care reform has a key new benefit for families that will not apply to military families enrolled in the Tricare health insurance program. A key expansion of benefits in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, H.. 3590, is a requirement for health insurers to cover unmarried children up to the age of 26 who are carried on the policy of a parent. This change, like the rest of the bill, does not apply to Tricare, according to Defense Department and congressional sources. But congressional aides, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said several lawmakers have begun investigating how to alter Tricare so that it also covers older children who do not have their own coverage. Tricare health benefits for older children would not be free to their parents under a bill introduced in the House to ensure military parents are not left out of a key early benefit of the national health care reform bill. The Tricare Dependent Coverage Extension Act, introduced 24 MAR by Rep. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) requires Tricare to cover unmarried dependents up to the age of 26 if parents have Tricare and ask that their coverage be extended. That mirrors a provision of the broader health care reform law, formally called the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Currently, Tricare covers unmarried children up to age 23 if they are full-time college students and up to age 21 if they are not. Heinrich’s bill would limit benefits to unmarried dependents who are 26 or under, ineligible for an employer-provided

health insurance program and reside with the military parent, unless the parent is deployed. But the coverage would not be free; a monthly premium would be charged, with the Defense Department determining the cost.

Medicare enrollment

The Social Security Administration has streamlined the Medicare application process, making it convenient, quick and easy for qualified seniors to apply online for Medicare benefits—even if they’re not ready to retire. You just go to the online Medicare application site at https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/iClaim/rib, read the instructions, gather any information you need, and then fill out the online form. The Social Security Administration estimates that the whole process can take less than 10 minutes or as much as half an hour, but the average time is about 15 minutes. Once your application is submitted electronically that’s usually all there is to it. In most cases, there are no forms to sign and no documentation is required. The Social Security Administration will process your online application, contact you directly if they need more information, and mail your Medicare card when it’s ready. You don’t have to be retired or even planning to retire in the near future to sign up for Medicare benefits.

In order to keep you up on military retiree news, some important articles will be posted on http://mccs-sc.com. Select “Retired Activities” on the top bar; Retiree News is listed in the right column.


The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Universal Orlando, FL ITT Price Gate Price You Save1 Day Park to Park-- Adult $107.00 $109.00 $2.001 Day Park to Park-- Child $97.00 $99.00 $2.003 Day Park to Park-- Adult $135.00 $139.00 $4.003 Day Park to Park-- Child $120.00 $124.00 $4.00

Mother and Sons Day at the Diamond

Remember you are receiving an even greater savings because ITT purchases are tax free. Please visit or call the ITT office for more information on these events and the many other event tickets we offer. ITT offers na-tionwide information, tickets, and tours. Have a destination you’d like to visit? Check with ITT to see if we offer

special pricing in that area.

MCRD Parris Island, SC, 843-228-1540, (Located in the Furniture Gallery)MCAS Beaufort, SC, 843-228-7769, (Located in the Exchange)

Savannah, GASand Gnats

Sunday, June 6, 2010 Bus will leave Parris Island MCX at 11 a.m.

Games starts at 2 p.m.

Trip includes - lunch, meet & greet with players and run of the bases Tickets can be purchased at the ITT/All Points Travel office located in the Furniture Gallery

chartered bus $10.00 - bus riders are entered into 1st pitch drawing driving yourself $7.00

For more info, please call 228-1540 or visit our website at http://mccs-sc.com

opensjune 18

More Great Opportunities

River Bank Zoo: Columbia, South Carolina ITT Gate SaveAdults: $8.50 $9.75 $1.25Children (3-12): $6.50 $7.50 $1.25 Carowinds: Charlotte, North Carolina ITT Gate SaveAdults: $29.00 $50.27 $21.27Sr. 62 Older or $22.50 23.53 $1.03Junior under 48” Six Flags Over Georgia: Atlanta, Georgia ITT Gate SaveAdult and Child: $29.00 $42.79 $13.79Ages 2 & Under: Free Free Free Georgia Aquarium: Atlanta, Georgia ITT Gate SaveAdult: $21.25 $27.00 $5.75Child 3-12: $16.00 $20.50 $4.50

The Wizarding World of

Harry Potter Theme Park


Career resources

The University of South Carolina Beaufort is ac-cepting applications for the 2010 summer and fall semesters. Summer I semester begins May 31 through June 29; Summer 8 week courses begin May 31 through July 22; Summer II classes begin July 6 through August 4; and Summer 10 week courses begin May 31 through August 4. The 2010 fall semester classes begin August 19, 2010. Ac-tive military students and family members wishing to apply for admission should be making appoint-ments with counselors on base and/or the South Campus regarding their application process, tu-ition assistance if applicable, and academic ad-visement. On Parris Island, call Mr. Les Brediger at 208-8149; (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) at the Marine Corps Air Station call Mr. Brediger at 228-7499 (Tuesday-Thursday) or call the Military Coordinator’s cell phone at 843-368-8211.

Continuing students should meet with their aca-demic advisor soon to discuss summer and fall class offerings. The University is expanding 8 week course offerings at the Historic Beaufort Campus on Carteret Street in downtown Beaufort along with the traditional 16 week semesters to insure stu-dents have a wide range of course selection. The University of South Carolina Beaufort welcomes you to our full service campuses both here in Beau-fort and in Bluffton at the Gateway to Hilton Head Campus. On site financial aid counselors are avail-able for your convenience.

New phone number for the Parris Island Office is 843-208-8149.

Registration is open for the Embry Riddle Aeronau-tical University MCAS Beaufort May 31-Aug 1 term. Beaufort classes are one night a week for a nine week period in building #596 Geiger Blvd, MCAS.

Online classes are also available beginning the fif-teenth of every month.

The classes you take can contribute to a college degree (Associates, Bachelors, Masters degree in Professional Aeronautics, or Technical Manage-ment) or an A&P license certificate. The cost of your classes is 100% covered by tuition assistance.

To apply, go to www.erau.edu/beaufort and click “apply now,” or visit 596 Geiger Blvd, MCAS, Room 210, and let us personally help you.

Embry Aeronautical University is the #1 aeronau-tical university in the world. Take advantage of our location’s convenience and tuition assistance. Each military fiscal year you are eligible for $4500 to use towards your education. You also may be able to translate your military experience into cred-its towards a college degree.

The combination of a college degree and a military back-ground can prepare you for anything and take you anywhere. The sky is the limit! It is your choice if you want to soar. Give us a call at 228-7585 or email us at [email protected], and become an Embry Rid-dle Aeronautical Univer-sity student today.

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Adults

Bite Me: A Love Story by Christopher Moore. An imaginative, often hilarious account of the young, the goth, and the fanged in the City by the Bay.

Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard by Chip Heath and Dan Heath. The Heaths show how to make lasting changes in our companies, in our communities, and in our own lives by uniting the rational and emotional minds to achieve dramatic results.

The Double Comfort Safari Club by Alex-ander McCall Smith. In another touching and dramatic No. 1 detective agency novel, Pre-cious Ramotswe deals with issues of mistaken identity and great fortune against the beautiful backdrop of Botswana’s remote and striking Okavango Delta.

YoungAdults

Token of Darkness by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes. Cooper Blake has everything going for him—until he wakes from a car accident with his football career in ruins and a mysteri-ous, attractive girl by his side. Cooper doesn’t know how Samantha got there or why he can see her; all he knows is that she’s a ghost, and the shadows that surround her seem intent on destroying her.

Thirteen Days to Midnight by Patrick Car-man. You are indestructible. These are the words that transfer an astonishing power to Ja-cob Fielding that changes everything. After all, there’s something addictive about testing the limits of fear, experiencing the thrill of walking through fire, or saving your friend from a beat-ing in front of the whole school.

Willow by Julia Hoban. Seven months ago, on a rainy March night, sixteen-year- old Willow’s parents drank too much wine and asked her to drive them home. They never made it—Wil-low lost control of the car and her parents died in the accident. Now she has left behinr old home, friends, and school, and blocks the pain by secretly cutting herself. But when Willow meets Guy, a boy as sensitive and complicated as she is, she begins an intense, life-changing relationship that turns her world upside down.

For more of our new titles visit our website at: www.mccssc.com/lifelong/libraries.html

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You can search for available titles at any USMC Community Service Library on-line at home. Just go to http://www.mcc-ssc.com/lifelong/libraries.html and click SEARCH OUR CATALOG found in the center of the page.

No need to pay for printing, copies, or fax-es. Both Parris Island and MCAS librar-ies provide full access to all services at no charge. There is no limit as to the number of pages that can be faxed or copied. All library staff are available to assist patrons with faxing services.

summer reading Program

Our Summer Reading Program this year is Voyage to Book Island. The program officially begins on June 7, 2010 and con-tinues for 8 weeks. Please come by either library to sign up and win some great priz-es. Teens and Adults are both welcome to read the summer away. Prizes will be awarded for these levels as well.

the sandbox

“The Sandbox”, an interactive children’s museum on Hilton Head, South Carolina has some great activities and programs coming up for the month of June. • Mondays, 0930 “Get Fired up” w/ Pot-tery (beg 6/21; $10 includes admission)• Tuesdays, 0930-1000 Baby Sign Lan-guage class ($10 fee covers admission)• Tuesdays, 1000-1030 Basic Language for Kids (included w/admission)• Wednesdays 1800-2100 “Parents Night Out-Kids Night In” ($25-$30/child)• Thursday, 1030-1130 Weekly “Imagina-tion Hour” (included w/ admission)• June 4, 1730-1930 Family Fun Night w/ the Comedy Club & Rich Hubbard (free)

A Bookworm’s recommendations

This month’s pick: Pope Joan by Donna Woolfolk Cross

Pope Joan is the story of Joan of Ingel-heim, who would later become the first and only female pope. Joan was born to a minor Catholic priest and his Saxon wife in the ninth century. After the death of her brother John, she assumes the identity of John Anglicus and joins the monastery of Fulda in Hesse, Germany. Joan becomes a priest, but is forced to flee when she falls ill and her secret is about to be revealed. She travels to Rome, where she becomes the confidant and personal physician of Pope Sergius II. After Sergius’ death, Joan continues this role for the next Pope, Leo IV. When Leo dies, Joan is chosen to be the next Pope. She rules for three years, until her death. If you like this book, please try these authors of historical fic-tion: Colleen McCullough, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Gillian Bradshaw, Jean M. Auel, Anita Diamant, Diana Gabaldon, Philippa Gregory


Military spousesWork at Home!

Become a Family Child Care (FCC) Provider. Stay home with your own children, while providing childcare for other military families. Our certi-fication process teaches you to oper-ate your business as a FCC childcare provider.

Am I Eligible?To become a certified Family Child Care provider, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age• Have a H.S. diploma or GED• Be literate in English• Have successful PMO background

screening for (both spouses)

How do I get started?Enroll in one of our 2010 FCC New Provider Orientation Weeks offered:

• July 12 – 16• September 13 -17• November 15-19

Classes run M-F 0900-1700.

Cost for the week is $45 and includes CPR & First Aid Certification classes.

Pick up a registration packet today at Laurel Bay Child Development Cen-ter’s Front Desk. For more informa-tion, call Janet Knotts, Family Child Care Director at 843-846-2270.

Family Child CareEnroll Your Little Ones Today!

Are you looking for home child care filled with love? Would you like to ex-perience Excellence in Family Child Care?

Our certified providers are located within the Tri-Command.

Call Janet Knotts, Family Child Care Director at 843-846-2270 for more information.

Parris Island CdC

The Parris Island Child Development Center has openings for 1 and 2 year olds, but both centers are accepting requests for care.

saturday Hourly Care

Available between 0800-2200. Res-ervations by Wednesday each week will help us adequately schedule the centers, however reservations are not required. Call MCRD Parris Island 843/228-3514 or MCAS Beaufort 843-228-7290 for space availability.

Babysitter class

Come find out what it takes to be a good babysitter, and learn how to be one. June 5: Ages 11 to 17 at MCRD Parris Island Child Develop-ment Center. $20

sesame street UsO experience

Sesame Street and the USO are bringing the furry, fuzzy, and friendly muppets to our military families. Free admission for mili-tary families and their children. Show times are 1400 and 1800 at the MCAS Fitness Center, June 2 and 3.


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