The stats show that our blog isn't being used very much anymore and that a majority of you are on our Facebook group.
Based on this, we will be closing the blog down by the end of May, and moving all documents and information over to the Private Facebook group.
If you haven't done so already, please go and our Facebook group and request to be added.
http://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=238191627282&refid=0
Feel free to email me directly if you have any questions or concerns.
Thanks
Stepheni Norton
Ombudsman
msst91103@gmail.com
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
BREAKING NEWS!!! FY12 CHILD CARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM EXPANSION
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SUBJ: FY12 CHILD CARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM EXPANSION
A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC R 111853Z JAN 07/ALCOAST 115/07
1. FOR THE DURATION OF FY 2012, THE CG CHILD CARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM
WILL BE EXPANDED IN AN EFFORT TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO ADDITIONAL
ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS, AND RESERVE MEMBERS ON ACTIVE DUTY ORDERS FOR
180 CONSECUTIVE DAYS, WITH CHILDREN UP TO 12 YEARS OLD. OUR PRIMARY
FOCUS REMAINS ON PROVIDING ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS WITH
LOWER TOTAL FAMILY INCOME (TFI). THE CG CHILD CARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM IS
CONTINGENT ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND ENROLLMENT WILL BE CLOSED
WHEN THE PROGRAM REACHES ITS FUNDING CEILING.
2. BEGINNING IMMEDIATELY, THROUGH 30 SEPTEMBER 2012, THE TFI
ELIGIBILITY THRESHOLD (CURRENT MAXIMUM OF 75,000 DOLLARS PER YEAR)
WILL BE RAISED AND THE SUBSIDY PROGRAM WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ALL
ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS WITH TFI UNDER 100,000 DOLLARS. APPLICATIONS FOR
FAMILIES WITH TFI OVER 100,000 DOLLARS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND
PROCESSED, AND SUBSIDY WILL BE PROVIDED SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY
OF FUNDS.
3. TO QUALIFY FOR THE CHILD CARE SUBSIDY, EITHER A SINGLE ACTIVE DUTY
PARENT OR AN ACTIVE DUTY PARENT AND SPOUSE MUST BE EMPLOYED FULL
TIME, OR THE SPOUSE OF THE CG MEMBER MUST WORK AT LEAST 20 HOURS PER
WEEK, OR BE A FULL TIME STUDENT. VERIFICATION PROCEDURES INCLUDE THE
SUBMISSION OF A SUBSIDY APPLICATION, COPY OF ID OR ACTIVE DUTY
ORDERS, A COPY OF THE MOST CURRENT FEDERAL TAX RETURN, A COPY OF THE
MOST RECENT LEAVE AND EARNING STATEMENT (LES), A COPY OF SPOUSES PAY
STATEMENT AND/OR STUDENT SCHOOL SCHEDULE, PROVIDER APPLICATION AND A
COPY OF THE CHILD CARE CENTER/HOME LICENSE.
4. THE SIXTY DAY EXCEPTION PERIOD HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO A NINETY-DAY
EXCEPTION FOR FAMILIES WHERE THE SPOUSE IS PURSUING EMPLOYMENT OR
SCHOOL ENROLLMENT, HOWEVER, THE REQUEST FOR AN EXCEPTION TO THE
POLICY MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE FAMILY ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION TO
GSA IN ORDER TO QUALIFY.
5. THE AMOUNT OF CHILD CARE SUBSIDY PROVIDED TO MEMBERS WILL DEPEND
ON TFI. EACH SUBSIDY WILL BE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE CHILD CARE
PROVIDER ON BEHALF OF THE CG MEMBER. THE AMOUNT OF SUBSIDY WILL BE
LIMITED TO THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ACTUAL TUITION RATE AND AN OUT
OF POCKET RATE COMPARABLE TO THOSE ESTABLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT
OF DEFENSE (DOD) AT ITS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS (CDC) FOR FY 2012
FOR MOST INCOME LEVELS.
6. THE AVERAGE OUT OF POCKET TUITION COST IN EACH TFI CATEGORY FOR
CG MEMBERS WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:
A. 0 - 29,400 DOLLARS 55.00 DOLLARS PER WEEK
B. 29,401 - 35,700 70.00 DOLLARS PER WEEK
C. 35,701 - 46,200 90.00 DOLLARS PER WEEK
D. 46,201 - 57,750 100.00 DOLLARS PER WEEK
E. 57,751 - 73,500 115.00 DOLLARS PER WEEK
F. 73,501 - 85,000 130.00 DOLLARS PER WEEK
G. 85,001 - 100,000 145.00 DOLLARS PER WEEK
H. 100,001 - 125,000 160.00 DOLLARS PER WEEK
I. 125,001 OR MORE 175.00 DOLLARS PER WEEK
7. UNDER THE EXPANDED STRUCTURE, THE AMOUNT OF MAXIMUM SUBSIDY FOR
EACH INCOME CATEGORY WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:
A. BELOW 29,400 DOLLARS PER YEAR: THE AMOUNT OF MAXIMUM YEARLY
SUBSIDY WILL BE 7,400 DOLLARS FOR THE FIRST CHILD, 6,400 DOLLARS FOR
THE SECOND CHILD, AND 6,400 DOLLARS FOR THE THIRD CHILD,
B. BETWEEN 29,401 AND 35,700 DOLLARS PER YEAR: THE MAXIMUM YEARLY
SUBSIDY WILL BE 6,630 DOLLARS FOR THE FIRST CHILD, 5,630 DOLLARS FOR
THE SECOND CHILD, AND 5,630 DOLLARS FOR THE THIRD CHILD,
C. BETWEEN 35,701 AND 46,200 DOLLARS PER YEAR: THE MAXIMUM YEARLY
SUBSIDY WILL BE 5,320 DOLLARS FOR THE FIRST CHILD, 4,320 DOLLARS FOR
THE SECOND CHILD AND 4,320 DOLLARS FOR THE THIRD CHILD,
D. BETWEEN 46,201 AND 57,750 DOLLARS PER YEAR: THE MAXIMUM YEARLY
SUBSIDY WILL BE 4,800 DOLLARS FOR THE FIRST CHILD, 3,800 DOLLARS FOR
THE SECOND CHILD AND 3,800 DOLLARS FOR THE THIRD CHILD,
E. BETWEEN 57,751 AND 73,500 DOLLARS PER YEAR: THE MAXIMUM YEARLY
SUBSIDY WILL BE 4,020 DOLLARS FOR THE FIRST CHILD, 3,020 DOLLARS FOR
THE SECOND CHILD AND 3,020 DOLLARS FOR THE THIRD CHILD,
F. BETWEEN 73,501 AND 85,000 DOLLARS PER YEAR: THE MAXIMUM YEARLY
SUBSIDY WILL BE 3,240 DOLLARS FOR THE FIRST CHILD, 2,240 DOLLARS FOR
THE SECOND CHILD AND 2,240 DOLLARS FOR THE THIRD CHILD,
G. BETWEEN 85,001 AND 100,000 DOLLARS A YEAR: THE MAXIMUM YEARLY
SUBSIDY WILL BE 2,560 DOLLARS FOR THE FIRST CHILD, 1,560 DOLLARS FOR
THE SECOND CHILD AND 1,560 DOLLARS FOR THE THIRD CHILD,
H. BETWEEN 100,001 AND 125,000 DOLLARS PER YEAR: THE MAXIMUM YEARLY
SUBSIDY WILL BE 1,680 DOLLARS FOR THE FIRST CHILD, 680 DOLLARS FOR
THE SECOND CHILD AND 680 DOLLARS FOR THE THIRD CHILD,
I. 125,001 DOLLARS OR MORE PER YEAR: THE MAXIMUM SUBSIDY WILL BE
900 DOLLARS FOR THE FIRST CHILD, AND NO SUBSIDIES FOR ADDITIONAL
CHILDREN.
8. ALL FAMILIES CURRENTLY PARTICIPATING IN THE CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
PROGRAM WILL BE NOTIFIED BY GSA IN THE MONTHS OF FEBRUARY AND MARCH
2012 OF ANY SUBSIDY ADJUSTMENT TO ALIGN WITH THE NEW TFI CATEGORIES
AND SUBSIDY AMOUNTS.
9. FOR ENROLLMENT FORMS AND MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE CHILD CARE
SUBSIDY PROGRAM, PLEASE CONTACT MS. JUDY GONZALES AT 1-866-508-0371
OR BY EMAIL AT USCOASTGUARDCHILDCARE@GSA.GOV.
10. COMMANDING OFFICERS AND OFFICERS-IN-CHARGE ARE ENCOURAGED TO
DISSEMINATE THIS INFORMATION TO ALL UNIT FAMILIES THROUGH THEIR
OMBUDSMAN AND OTHER LOCAL MEANS AVAILABLE.
11. THE COAST GUARD POC FOR THIS MATTER IS MR. KEN OMEARA, DEPENDENT
CARE PROGRAM MANAGER, AT 202-475-5160, OR EMAIL:
KENNETH.R.OMEARA@USCG.MIL.
12. RADM M. K. DOLLYMORE, DIRECTOR OF HEALTH, SAFETY AND WORK-LIFE
SENDS.
13. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
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SUBJ: FY12 CHILD CARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM EXPANSION
A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC R 111853Z JAN 07/ALCOAST 115/07
1. FOR THE DURATION OF FY 2012, THE CG CHILD CARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM
WILL BE EXPANDED IN AN EFFORT TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO ADDITIONAL
ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS, AND RESERVE MEMBERS ON ACTIVE DUTY ORDERS FOR
180 CONSECUTIVE DAYS, WITH CHILDREN UP TO 12 YEARS OLD. OUR PRIMARY
FOCUS REMAINS ON PROVIDING ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS WITH
LOWER TOTAL FAMILY INCOME (TFI). THE CG CHILD CARE SUBSIDY PROGRAM IS
CONTINGENT ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND ENROLLMENT WILL BE CLOSED
WHEN THE PROGRAM REACHES ITS FUNDING CEILING.
2. BEGINNING IMMEDIATELY, THROUGH 30 SEPTEMBER 2012, THE TFI
ELIGIBILITY THRESHOLD (CURRENT MAXIMUM OF 75,000 DOLLARS PER YEAR)
WILL BE RAISED AND THE SUBSIDY PROGRAM WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ALL
ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS WITH TFI UNDER 100,000 DOLLARS. APPLICATIONS FOR
FAMILIES WITH TFI OVER 100,000 DOLLARS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND
PROCESSED, AND SUBSIDY WILL BE PROVIDED SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY
OF FUNDS.
3. TO QUALIFY FOR THE CHILD CARE SUBSIDY, EITHER A SINGLE ACTIVE DUTY
PARENT OR AN ACTIVE DUTY PARENT AND SPOUSE MUST BE EMPLOYED FULL
TIME, OR THE SPOUSE OF THE CG MEMBER MUST WORK AT LEAST 20 HOURS PER
WEEK, OR BE A FULL TIME STUDENT. VERIFICATION PROCEDURES INCLUDE THE
SUBMISSION OF A SUBSIDY APPLICATION, COPY OF ID OR ACTIVE DUTY
ORDERS, A COPY OF THE MOST CURRENT FEDERAL TAX RETURN, A COPY OF THE
MOST RECENT LEAVE AND EARNING STATEMENT (LES), A COPY OF SPOUSES PAY
STATEMENT AND/OR STUDENT SCHOOL SCHEDULE, PROVIDER APPLICATION AND A
COPY OF THE CHILD CARE CENTER/HOME LICENSE.
4. THE SIXTY DAY EXCEPTION PERIOD HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO A NINETY-DAY
EXCEPTION FOR FAMILIES WHERE THE SPOUSE IS PURSUING EMPLOYMENT OR
SCHOOL ENROLLMENT, HOWEVER, THE REQUEST FOR AN EXCEPTION TO THE
POLICY MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE FAMILY ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION TO
GSA IN ORDER TO QUALIFY.
5. THE AMOUNT OF CHILD CARE SUBSIDY PROVIDED TO MEMBERS WILL DEPEND
ON TFI. EACH SUBSIDY WILL BE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE CHILD CARE
PROVIDER ON BEHALF OF THE CG MEMBER. THE AMOUNT OF SUBSIDY WILL BE
LIMITED TO THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ACTUAL TUITION RATE AND AN OUT
OF POCKET RATE COMPARABLE TO THOSE ESTABLISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT
OF DEFENSE (DOD) AT ITS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS (CDC) FOR FY 2012
FOR MOST INCOME LEVELS.
6. THE AVERAGE OUT OF POCKET TUITION COST IN EACH TFI CATEGORY FOR
CG MEMBERS WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:
A. 0 - 29,400 DOLLARS 55.00 DOLLARS PER WEEK
B. 29,401 - 35,700 70.00 DOLLARS PER WEEK
C. 35,701 - 46,200 90.00 DOLLARS PER WEEK
D. 46,201 - 57,750 100.00 DOLLARS PER WEEK
E. 57,751 - 73,500 115.00 DOLLARS PER WEEK
F. 73,501 - 85,000 130.00 DOLLARS PER WEEK
G. 85,001 - 100,000 145.00 DOLLARS PER WEEK
H. 100,001 - 125,000 160.00 DOLLARS PER WEEK
I. 125,001 OR MORE 175.00 DOLLARS PER WEEK
7. UNDER THE EXPANDED STRUCTURE, THE AMOUNT OF MAXIMUM SUBSIDY FOR
EACH INCOME CATEGORY WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:
A. BELOW 29,400 DOLLARS PER YEAR: THE AMOUNT OF MAXIMUM YEARLY
SUBSIDY WILL BE 7,400 DOLLARS FOR THE FIRST CHILD, 6,400 DOLLARS FOR
THE SECOND CHILD, AND 6,400 DOLLARS FOR THE THIRD CHILD,
B. BETWEEN 29,401 AND 35,700 DOLLARS PER YEAR: THE MAXIMUM YEARLY
SUBSIDY WILL BE 6,630 DOLLARS FOR THE FIRST CHILD, 5,630 DOLLARS FOR
THE SECOND CHILD, AND 5,630 DOLLARS FOR THE THIRD CHILD,
C. BETWEEN 35,701 AND 46,200 DOLLARS PER YEAR: THE MAXIMUM YEARLY
SUBSIDY WILL BE 5,320 DOLLARS FOR THE FIRST CHILD, 4,320 DOLLARS FOR
THE SECOND CHILD AND 4,320 DOLLARS FOR THE THIRD CHILD,
D. BETWEEN 46,201 AND 57,750 DOLLARS PER YEAR: THE MAXIMUM YEARLY
SUBSIDY WILL BE 4,800 DOLLARS FOR THE FIRST CHILD, 3,800 DOLLARS FOR
THE SECOND CHILD AND 3,800 DOLLARS FOR THE THIRD CHILD,
E. BETWEEN 57,751 AND 73,500 DOLLARS PER YEAR: THE MAXIMUM YEARLY
SUBSIDY WILL BE 4,020 DOLLARS FOR THE FIRST CHILD, 3,020 DOLLARS FOR
THE SECOND CHILD AND 3,020 DOLLARS FOR THE THIRD CHILD,
F. BETWEEN 73,501 AND 85,000 DOLLARS PER YEAR: THE MAXIMUM YEARLY
SUBSIDY WILL BE 3,240 DOLLARS FOR THE FIRST CHILD, 2,240 DOLLARS FOR
THE SECOND CHILD AND 2,240 DOLLARS FOR THE THIRD CHILD,
G. BETWEEN 85,001 AND 100,000 DOLLARS A YEAR: THE MAXIMUM YEARLY
SUBSIDY WILL BE 2,560 DOLLARS FOR THE FIRST CHILD, 1,560 DOLLARS FOR
THE SECOND CHILD AND 1,560 DOLLARS FOR THE THIRD CHILD,
H. BETWEEN 100,001 AND 125,000 DOLLARS PER YEAR: THE MAXIMUM YEARLY
SUBSIDY WILL BE 1,680 DOLLARS FOR THE FIRST CHILD, 680 DOLLARS FOR
THE SECOND CHILD AND 680 DOLLARS FOR THE THIRD CHILD,
I. 125,001 DOLLARS OR MORE PER YEAR: THE MAXIMUM SUBSIDY WILL BE
900 DOLLARS FOR THE FIRST CHILD, AND NO SUBSIDIES FOR ADDITIONAL
CHILDREN.
8. ALL FAMILIES CURRENTLY PARTICIPATING IN THE CHILD CARE SUBSIDY
PROGRAM WILL BE NOTIFIED BY GSA IN THE MONTHS OF FEBRUARY AND MARCH
2012 OF ANY SUBSIDY ADJUSTMENT TO ALIGN WITH THE NEW TFI CATEGORIES
AND SUBSIDY AMOUNTS.
9. FOR ENROLLMENT FORMS AND MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE CHILD CARE
SUBSIDY PROGRAM, PLEASE CONTACT MS. JUDY GONZALES AT 1-866-508-0371
OR BY EMAIL AT USCOASTGUARDCHILDCARE@GSA.GOV.
10. COMMANDING OFFICERS AND OFFICERS-IN-CHARGE ARE ENCOURAGED TO
DISSEMINATE THIS INFORMATION TO ALL UNIT FAMILIES THROUGH THEIR
OMBUDSMAN AND OTHER LOCAL MEANS AVAILABLE.
11. THE COAST GUARD POC FOR THIS MATTER IS MR. KEN OMEARA, DEPENDENT
CARE PROGRAM MANAGER, AT 202-475-5160, OR EMAIL:
KENNETH.R.OMEARA@USCG.MIL.
12. RADM M. K. DOLLYMORE, DIRECTOR OF HEALTH, SAFETY AND WORK-LIFE
SENDS.
13. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
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Thursday, December 22, 2011
Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP)
The Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) is only six months old, but has made tremendous progress in that short time. To date, over 10,400 spouses have found employment through the MSEP program.
Work has recently begun on the next generation of the MSEP website and DOD would like your ideas and your input! Please share this information with your command families and command leadership. Click on the link below for more information about MSEP and how to provide your feedback.
http://www.dodlive.mil/index.php/2011/12/voice-your-feedback-on-the-new-msep-website/
"We are planning to launch the new MSEP site in early 2012. Our number-one goal is to support you and your family. We can do that most effectively when you are involved with us in building tools for your use. Please join us in making sure our military spouses have all the support and assistance they need when it comes to finding meaningful employment." Robert L. Gordon, III, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense.
Work has recently begun on the next generation of the MSEP website and DOD would like your ideas and your input! Please share this information with your command families and command leadership. Click on the link below for more information about MSEP and how to provide your feedback.
http://www.dodlive.mil/index.php/2011/12/voice-your-feedback-on-the-new-msep-website/
"We are planning to launch the new MSEP site in early 2012. Our number-one goal is to support you and your family. We can do that most effectively when you are involved with us in building tools for your use. Please join us in making sure our military spouses have all the support and assistance they need when it comes to finding meaningful employment." Robert L. Gordon, III, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense.
Military Child of The Year.
Military Child of The Year.
Any military child between the ages of 8 - 18 years old that has a valid military ID or currently enrolled in DEERS may be nominated. Nominations can be made at http://www.operationhomefront.net/MCOY. Nominations are being accepted between now and January 15, 2012.
The award will be given to an outstanding military child from each Service – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. The winners, who each will receive $5,000, will be flown with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C., for special recognition ceremony on April 5, 2012.
Any military child between the ages of 8 - 18 years old that has a valid military ID or currently enrolled in DEERS may be nominated. Nominations can be made at http://www.operationhomefront.net/MCOY. Nominations are being accepted between now and January 15, 2012.
The award will be given to an outstanding military child from each Service – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. The winners, who each will receive $5,000, will be flown with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C., for special recognition ceremony on April 5, 2012.
2012 WAVES NATIONAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP:
This year's scholarship is named for YNCM Anna Der-Vartanian, the first female in any service to be promoted to E-9, the highest enlisted pay grade. Master Chief passed away 4 August 2011. One $1,500 scholarship will be available to a relative, male or female, of a sea service woman. The essay topic is "How My Service Changed My Life".
PLEASE FOLLOW THE RULES: In the past, several entrants have been disqualified because they did not follow the rules.
1. Eligibility is open to any female or male relative of a SEA SERVICE WOMAN who has served or is currently serving in the Navy, Coast Guard or Marine Corps or their reserve components. The relative may be by birth, legal adoption or marriage. Documented proof of eligibility of the sea service woman's honorable discharge OR her present status in the military must be included with the application. Documented proof of eligibility is a legible copy of her form DD214 discharge certificate or a copy of her current military ID card. Applications will not be considered if this PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY is not submitted.
2. Applicants: Mark out all references to social security or service numbers on DD214 and high school transcripts.
3. The essay competition is open to high school seniors or college students.
4. The essay must be written on the 2012 topic and shall include documented evidence of research and an interview with a female veteran. Applicants may contact one of the veterans' organizations, i.e., DAV, VFW, AL, etc., to interview a woman veteran.
5. Each essay must be the applicant's own work and shall consist of 1,000 to 1,500 words.
6. Entries must be postmarked by March 9, 2012, with no exception.
Mail OR email your application along with required documents to:
Scholarship Contest Chairperson, Betty Hand
5128 Sammy Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Hand.craftylady@gmail.com
You may download an application at: www.womenofthewaves.com <http://www.womenofthewaves.com/>
Attached documents via email will be accepted.
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/capemay/Education/doc/WAVES-scholarship.pdf
PLEASE FOLLOW THE RULES: In the past, several entrants have been disqualified because they did not follow the rules.
1. Eligibility is open to any female or male relative of a SEA SERVICE WOMAN who has served or is currently serving in the Navy, Coast Guard or Marine Corps or their reserve components. The relative may be by birth, legal adoption or marriage. Documented proof of eligibility of the sea service woman's honorable discharge OR her present status in the military must be included with the application. Documented proof of eligibility is a legible copy of her form DD214 discharge certificate or a copy of her current military ID card. Applications will not be considered if this PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY is not submitted.
2. Applicants: Mark out all references to social security or service numbers on DD214 and high school transcripts.
3. The essay competition is open to high school seniors or college students.
4. The essay must be written on the 2012 topic and shall include documented evidence of research and an interview with a female veteran. Applicants may contact one of the veterans' organizations, i.e., DAV, VFW, AL, etc., to interview a woman veteran.
5. Each essay must be the applicant's own work and shall consist of 1,000 to 1,500 words.
6. Entries must be postmarked by March 9, 2012, with no exception.
Mail OR email your application along with required documents to:
Scholarship Contest Chairperson, Betty Hand
5128 Sammy Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Hand.craftylady@gmail.com
You may download an application at: www.womenofthewaves.com <http://www.womenofthewaves.com/>
Attached documents via email will be accepted.
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/capemay/Education/doc/WAVES-scholarship.pdf
Monday, December 5, 2011
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 2012 MILITARY CHILD OF THE YEAR AWARD
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 2012
MILITARY CHILD OF THE YEAR AWARD
Deserving Young Patriots Will Win $5,000
SAN ANTONIO – Operation Homefront today announced the opening of the 2012 Military Child of the Year Award nomination period. The award will be given to an outstanding military child from each Service – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. The winners, who each will receive $5,000, will be flown with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C., for special recognition ceremony on April 5, 2012. Nominations are being accepted online until January 15, 2012 at www.OperationHomefront.net/MCOY.
Ideal candidates for the Military Child of the Year Award demonstrate resilience and strength of character, and thrive in the face of the challenges of military life. They demonstrate leadership within their families and within their communities.
“The sons and daughters of America’s service members learn what patriotism is at a very young age,” said Jim Knotts, chief executive officer, Operation Homefront. “Children in military families understand sacrifice and live with the concept of service. This is what the Military Child of the Year Award honors.”
Nominees must:
· Must have valid military ID or currently be enrolled in DEERS
· Must be between the ages of 8-18
· Must be able to travel to Washington, D.C., for the ceremony on April 5, 2012
Finalists must have a background check to confirm the information provided in the nomination and must provide references.
Recipients of the 2011 awards are profiled in the book “Our Youngest Heroes,” available through Amazon.com.
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About Operation Homefront: A national nonprofit, Operation Homefront leads more than 5000 volunteers across 25 chapters and has met more than 430,000 needs since 2002. A four-star rated charity by watchdog Charity Navigator, nationally, 94 percent of total revenue donated to Operation Homefront goes to programs. More information is available at www.OperationHomefront.net.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
POST-SERVICE CAREER AT SEA!
If you are preparing to separate or retire from service, have experience in engineering or deck, and are interested in going back to sea for a career on the water as a civilian, then check out Military Sealift Command http://www.sealiftcommand.com/ . The recruiter is very eager to hook separating Coasties up with a career with MSC, and the compensation sounds pretty good. Staff on the MSC ships usually spend about 4 months at sea and one month back on shore.
Spouse Scholarship
Just a reminder! The Joann Holbrook Patton scholarship application opened December 1, 2011! The deadline is January 31, 2012. Check http://www.militaryfamily.org/our-programs/military-spouse-scholarships/ for details and updates on other scholarships. You can also register to receive email updates on available scholarships.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Reserve Retirement Benefit Seminar
Are you unsure of what benefits are available to you while waiting to receive retired pay? If this is you…this seminar can answer these questions & more.
MARK THIS DATE ON YOUR CALENDARS!
• 17 Dec 11 at NOSC San Diego
• NOSC Drill Hall
• 0800-1600
• Free to all guard, reserve, spouses & retirees. Civilian attire is authorized.
Presenters from Military Service Centers, Veterans Affairs, Depart of Labor, and various Military Transition Organizations will cover topics from Reserve/Guard (RC) perspective such as:
• RC Survivor Benefit Plan
• TRICARE
• Dental
• much more!
Undoubtedly, those who attend will gain a much clearer understanding and appreciation for Guard & Reserve associated benefits.
Contact NC1(SW) Torres, (858)537-8025 or email arnulfo.s.torres@navy.mil to RSVP & for more details.
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Wednesday, November 16, 2011
The Strayer Active Duty Military Scholarship is Now Available to Spouses of Active Duty Military
Effective Winter Term 2012, spouses of military service members serving on active duty are eligible for the same scholarship as the military service member, regardless of whether or not the military service member is a studen
t at Strayer University.
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
FREE Tim McGraw "Tour for the Troops" Concert - Nov 13 - Camp Pendleton
FREE Tim McGraw "Tour for the Troops" Concert
Presented by the Air Force Reserve and MCCS
Hosted by the Tug McGraw Foundation
Nov 13
Camp Pendleton
11 Area Field - Mainside
Lawn Seating may be reserved starting at 10am
Live Bands and Family Activities start at 12pm
Live Performance by Tim McGraw at 6pm
FREE for Military, DOD ID Card Holders, and their Family Members. For more information, please visit www.mccscp.com/Tim
**Civilian Tickets may be purchased at www.mcgrawtourforthetroops.com
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Friday, November 4, 2011
White House to Display Holiday Cards from Military Children
The First Lady has requested that military children from around the globe create holiday cards supporting their parent and send them to The White House to be displayed with the holiday decorations no later than Nov. 16.
The White House is honoring American heroes this holiday season and would like to include the personal contributions in their finishing touches on the White House decorations.
"We are asking kids like you, from military installations around the world, to create a holiday card that represents your parent who is serving our nation," said First Lady Michelle Obama in a personal letter to military children. "I encourage you to use your imagination, and include words, pictures, and drawings to create a holiday card that honors your brave mom or dad."
Military children should submit 5" by 8" handmade holiday cards with words of appreciation for their military parents, as well as pictures and drawings. The child should be sure to include their mother or father's name, branch of service and command in the card.
Participants are asked to send holiday cards to the following address, along with information from where they are sending it: Reservation 1, Attn: Social Office, P.O. Box 8070, Washington, DC, 20032.
"Thank you for helping with this fun project, and most of all for your family's courageous service to our nation," added Obama. "I look forward to seeing the results of your creativity!" The White House will display as many of the cards as possible.
For those of you near San Diego..
1. Fall Back Festival - Downtown San Diego
WHEN: Sunday, November 6
WHAT: This annual Historic Children's Street Faire falls on the Sunday that ends daylight savings time. Come enjoy the world's only festival that celebrates history by "falling back" in time. Tons of young children's activities, entertainment, food, demonstrations and lots of family fun.
Experience life in San Diego in the 1800s by heading on down to the historic Gaslamp Quarter for real gold pannin', authentic Wild West shootouts, western bands and fun interactive activities. This annual children's historic street faire will feature ice cream eating, pig calling, spaghetti eating and a costume contest. Kids will also love the pony rides, wagon rides and a chance to visit the William Heath Davis House for a tour of the "House of a Thousand Spiders."
This event has FREE entry and will take place at 4th Avenue & Island Avenue, San Diego. For more information, please contact (619)233-5008 or visit http://www.gaslamplocal.com/menu/165/Upcoming-Events.html
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2. Veterans Cruise Free on Veterans Day aboard the Hornblower
Friday, November 11
This Veterans Day, get out on the Bay! All Veterans cruise for free on scenic Harbor Cruises on November 11. It's a great way to get out on the bay and enjoy all the sights San Diego has to offer.
Veteran's cruise for FREE on all one and two-hour narrated Harbor Cruises*
*Must show military ID at time of check-in
**Advance reservations recommended but not required
WHAT YOU GET:
1 and 2-hour narrated cruises
Information about over 50 San Diego landmarks
Photo and video opportunities like no other!
Comfortable indoor or outdoor areas
A look at marine animals and seabirds
An introduction to local environmental efforts
Snackbar with adult beverages, soft drinks, hot and cold snacks, plus souvenirs available for purchase
DAILY CRUISE SCHEDULE
One-Hour Tours: 10:00 AM, 11:15 am, 12:30 PM, 1:45 pm, 3:00 PM, 4:15 pm
Two-Hour Tours: 10:00 am, 11:15 am, 12:30 pm, 1:45 pm, 3:00 pm
Hornblower Ticket Booth
1066 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101, Google Map
(between Broadway Street and Ash Street)
For more information, please visit
https://www.hornblower.com/hce/port/overview/sd+COE
Nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) Test
On Wednesday, November 9, 2011, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct the first national test of the Nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) test. This nationwide test will kick off at 2:00 p.m. (EST) and run concurrently across all time zones.
This system test is the first of its kind designed to broadcast a nationwide message to the American public. In the history of the country, nothing like it has been conducted on such a level. As you may be aware, there have been tests in the past, but not of this magnitude encompassing all regions of the Nation simultaneously. The three (3) minute test will run concurrently on all radio and TV band stations exceeding the previous messages broadcast which were anywhere from a 30 second to 1 minute message.
There is great concern in local police and emergency management circles about undue public anxiety over this test. The test message on TV might not indicate that it is just a test. Fear is that the lack of an explanation regarding the message might create panic. Please share this information with your families so they are aware of the test.
Below is FEMAs website that will provide more information regarding this test: http://www.fema.gov/emergency/ipaws/eas_info.shtm
Friday, October 28, 2011
Unit Party
When: Wednesday Nov 09, 1000
Where: San Pedro
What: Lunch, Bouncy House, Football (aka MSST 2011 Turkey Bowl)
Why: Homecoming for FP team, welcome for new team members and just for fun. More information will go out next week.
Where: San Pedro
What: Lunch, Bouncy House, Football (aka MSST 2011 Turkey Bowl)
Why: Homecoming for FP team, welcome for new team members and just for fun. More information will go out next week.
For now, please Like us on Facebook
http://m.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_238191627282
And comment on the party post with your RSVP and the number of people in your group, so we can get a head count for food.
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011
DO YOU HAVE A USAJOBS FEDERAL PROFILE, READ THIS.
USAJobs.com, the federal employment website, will be making some much-anticipated changes in the next few weeks. You can expect interruptions in service:
- No new job announcements posted between 10/1/11 and 10/12/11
- No access to USAJOBS between 10/6/11 to 10/12/11
The USAJOBS IT specialists will be downloading, analyzing, and re-uploading several billion documents of jobseekers who have their resumes and documents loaded into USAJobs; eliminating Social Security Numbers; re-vamping passwords (you will probably have to reset your password with your same email account after the Oct. 12 reset); and setting up parameters for Resume Mining by HR specialists.
You may not notice a difference in the look or navigation of USAJobs, but you can expect some new features that will improve your use and navigation for the HR customers who post the positions.
Before the site is down on Oct. 6, you may want to consider DOWNLOADING AND BACKING UP THE LATEST VERSIONS OF YOUR RESUMES posted in USAJOBS.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
CCME SCHOLARSHIP
***CCME SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE UPDATE!***
To all in our military community and their spouses and pursuing off duty education, The Council of Colleges and Military Educators (CCME) has ten (10) $1000 scholarships to award; five (5) for Active Duty (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine and Coast Guard Officer and Enlisted, Reservists and National Guard) and five (5) for military spouses. The NEW deadline for scholarship applications to be received is 1 November 2011. The link below provides all of the eligibility requirements and links to the applications.
To all in our military community and their spouses and pursuing off duty education, The Council of Colleges and Military Educators (CCME) has ten (10) $1000 scholarships to award; five (5) for Active Duty (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine and Coast Guard Officer and Enlisted, Reservists and National Guard) and five (5) for military spouses. The NEW deadline for scholarship applications to be received is 1 November 2011. The link below provides all of the eligibility requirements and links to the applications.
http://www.ccmeonline.org/scholarships.aspx
For additional information:
ETCS(SW/AW) Jason C. Szot
Enlisted Education Program Coordinator
jason.szot@navy.mil
Office: (850)452-7268
Sunday, August 28, 2011
CG Spouses Meet & Greet
Sarah Brown and Marjorie Luster are the new Co-Ombudsmen for the CG Sector Los Angeles - Long Beach. They are hosting this informational Meet and Greet for ALL local Coast Guard spouses on Wednesday, August 31st at 7pm.
Meeting will be held at Sector Los Angles / Long Beach in the Chain Locker, located on the south end of the base on Terminal Island. Here are just a few of the highlights:
x Guest speakers with information regarding some of your available resources as a military spouse
x The opportunity to meet and get to know some of your fellow spouses
x Up to date information about current events and opportunities in your area
Please R.S.V.P. if you plan on attending:
Marjorie Luster
LMLuster2@cox.net
424-263-7610
Sarah Brown
sarah.brown5683@yahoo.com
909-560-2409
There will be desserts and coffee for you to enjoy.
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