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.

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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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 student at Strayer University.

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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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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