Vol. 71, No July 4, 2013

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1 Vol. 71, No July 4, 2013

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3 Facebook.com/MCASCherryPoint The Windsock July 4, 2013 A3 PHOTOS BY LANCE CPL. GLEN E. SANTY Lance Cpl. David Sullivan, a competitor in the Chef of the Quarter competition and food service specialist with H&HS, watches as judges (from left to right) Sgt. Maj. David Eldridge, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Darrell D. Rowe, the Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 sergeant major, and Sgt. Maj. Douglas Schaefer, sergeant major of Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, eat his steak and shrimp dish June 27. Cherry Point chefs fi ght for quarterly title LANCE CPL. GLEN E. SANTY MCAS CHERRY POINT Three Marines with the Cherry Point mess hall were given the privilege to compete in the Chef of the Quarter competition June 27. The first place winner, with his Mexican style fried taco dish, was Pfc. Carlos Medinarivas, a food service specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271. The dish I chose was something I knew and could improve on, said Medinarivas. Medinarivas said the Chef of the Quarter competition was a great learning experience for him and opened doors into cooking he had not yet been able to explore. Winning the title automatically qualifies them to compete in the Chef of the Year. Winners of the Chef of the Year will be given a chance to study at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. The Chef of the Quarter competition gives the Marines an opportunity to showcase their own skill set, said Master Sgt. Danny O Connell, the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron food service liaison. These Marines, typically, are following the armed services recipe cards. This gives them the chance to make the food their way. Lance Cpl. David Sullivan, a competitor and food service specialist with H&HS, said the Chef of the Quarter competition gave him more freedom with his cooking. It s not so by the book, because there is no book, said Sullivan. Sullivan came in third with a steak and shrimp plate. Lance Cpl. Kerry Walton, a competitor and food service specialist with H&HS, came in second in the competition with a Jamaican style chicken dish. The competitors were judged on style, taste and presentation. They also had to complete a job aptitude test on knowledge of their job. The competition was close but in the end, Medinarivas prevailed. Cherry Point mess hall personnel will host the fourth quarter Chef of the Quarter and the Chef of the Year competitions in the fall. Pfc. Carlos Medinarivas, a food service specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 presents his meal to judges (from left to right) Sgt. Maj. David Eldridge, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Darrell D. Rowe, the Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 sergeant major, and Sgt. Maj. Douglas Schaefer, sergeant major of Marine Wing Support Squadron 271, during the chef of the quarter competition June 27. Col. Philip J. Zimmerman, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, presents the first place, Chef of the Quarter trophy to Pfc. Carlos Medinarivas, a food service specialist with MWSS-271 June 27. Pfc. Carlos Medinarivas, a food service specialist with MWSS-271 prepares a strawberry desert during the Chef of the Quarter competition June 27. Lance Cpl. David Sullivan, a competitor in the Chef of the Quarter competition and food service specialist with H&HS, recieves pointers from Lance Cpl. Larry Meadows, Sullivan s mentor and a food service specialist with H&HS, during the Chef of the Quarter competition June 27. Pfc. Carlos Medinarivas, a food service specialist with MWSS-271 presents his meal to judges during the Chef of the Quarter competition June 27.

4 Facebook.com/MCASCherryPoint The Windsock July 4, 2013 A5 Cherry Point hosts Football ProCamp PFC. VICTOR A. ARRIAGA PFC. VICTOR A. ARRIAGA Professional Football Player Steve Smith speaks to children during the Steve Smith Football ProCamp Monday. The installation was selected through a contest with commissaries throughout the country. MCAS CHERRY POINT Cherry Point hosted the Steve Smith Football ProCamp Monday and Tuesday at the Marine Dome for more than 100 children ages Carolina Panthers Wide Receiver and five-time Pro- Bowler Steve Smith, Camp Director Rod Huber and 10 of the area s top football coaches lead the camp where the members participated in exercises that focused on the fundamental skills of football. I m honored to be here today to support our military families, said Smith. I m thrilled to be offering kids a chance to participate in our camps and promote the importance of choosing healthy alternatives. Football ProCamps have been happening across the nation. We ve been running camps with about 75 professional athletes and with Steve Smith for about six years, said Adam Ross, the president of ProCamps. This is our first time on a military installation and it s great to bring something to the kids because they will remember for years that they got to play football with Steve Smith. The installation was selected through a contest with commissaries throughout the country. Cherry Point was selected as one of three grand prize winners for selling the most Proctor & Gamble products. It was a complete surprise to all of us because we had no idea we were even in a contest, said Phyllis Black, the store director for the air station s commissary. We re breaking new ground here with this camp and I think it s just fantastic that they can come out and support military families. As the camp was in full swing, family members of the young campers observed from the bleachers and some even braved the courts to photograph their child. I think this is a very good program to come to Cherry Point, said Amy Martin-ali whose child was participating in the camp. I m just glad to see something like this offered to the kids. With this being the first time a Football ProCamp has arrived in the area, other family members were glad to see the program was well organized. They did a good job putting this together, said Tina Smith whose child was also participating in the camp. It s also great to see how they got the Marines involved to help. Rod Huber, the head football coach at Mt. Saint Joe College in Cincinnati, sported a yellow cap and microphone directing all the campers and coaches throughout the entire camp. I ve been doing this for nine years and it never ceases to amaze me, said Huber. It s just an awesome experience for the kids and a homerun for the military and families.

5 A6 July 4, 2013 The Windsock Facebook.com/MCASCherryPoint The Ghost returns to MCAS PHOTOS BY LANCE CPL. MATTHEW BRAGG The Marine Corps only C20G, named The Ghost drives through a welcome home water shower supplied by a pair of Aircraft, Rescue and Firefighting vehicles during its homecoming flight at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, June 13, The aircraft was welcomed with a homecoming party provided by the unit to celebrate the jet s return. Service members and their families were able to board The Ghost to view its interior. LANCE CPL. MATTHEW BRAGG MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII KANEOHE BAY MARINE CORPS AIR STATION KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii The Ghost landed on the runway at 4:15 p.m., June 13 at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay. The C-20 jet safely arrived after returning from an 11-month trip to St. Louis for maintenance. After arriving in St. Louis, the jet underwent hull repairs and an avionics update. The Ghost received its name after being torn apart during a tornado and resurrected by a work crew. The Ghost is the only C-20 jet the Marine Corps currently owns. This C-20 jet is the staple of (Kaneohe Bay), said Sgt. Maj. Ernest Rose, sergeant major of the air station. The jet s main mission is to transport senior enlisted and officers to their appointed place of duty. The Ghost is capable of flying worldwide and logs approximately 1,500 hours of flight time per year. A six-man crew maintains the jet and ensures the jet is ready for flight. We re responsible for checking the jet balance, loading and unloading cargo and taking care of the passengers, said Sgt. Mary Schloss, a loadmaster with Kaneohe Bay. The Ghost is scheduled to make three flights a day since its return, and we re the ones whose jobs are to make those trips run as smoothly as possible. The jet will participate in different missions, and it will be used to provide extra flight time for pilots and simulate different scenarios that could occur in reality. It s great to have The Ghost back, and we ll start training with it again soon, Marines and their families step off the Marine Corps only C20G, named The Ghost, after boarding the aircraft and viewing its interior at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, June 13, The jet and its crew returned to MCAS Kaneohe Bay and received a homecoming party after the jet flew to St. Louis for 11 months of maintenance. The Ghost, named so after being torn apart in a tornado and miraculously restored by a maintenance crew, received updated avionics and hull repairs during its stay in St. Louis. said Sgt. John Cook, a crew chief with the air station. The maintenance crew will also practice loading procedures to help speed up the jet s takeoff process. Even more, the The Ghost provides space available travel for military members. Space-A travel is a means of transportation for Department of Defense personnel and military members, which is operated by a military transport agency of the DoD. It s just another great thing about this jet, Schloss said. If we re flying somewhere and there s seating available on the aircraft, then military members are able to occupy those extra spaces. After landing on the runway at Kaneohe Bay, the unit celebrated the aircraft s homecoming with food and beverages. Families of the crew flying The Ghost from St. Louis attended the celebration to welcome home their loved ones. Being a part of this unit and being able to fly aboard The Ghost on a daily basis is one of the greatest opportunities the Marine Corps has to offer, Cook said. The bottom line is we are happy to have The Ghost back at (the air station), and we re ready to get it back in the skies.

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7 Facebook.com/MCASCherryPoint The Windsock July 4, 2013 A9 CPL. VANESSA JIMENEZ Lance Cpl. James C. Dye, an aircraft ordnance technician with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, loads an MK 76 practice munition onto an F/A-18D Hornet at Clark Air Base, Republic of the Philippines, June 11 during Exercise Haribon Tempest Ordnance Marines help jets hit targets during Exercise Haribon Tempest 2013 CPL. VANESSA JIMENEZ MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI CLARK AIR BASE, Philippines Ordnance Marines with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 worked hard during Exercise Haribon Tempest 2013 to help mission accomplishment. HT13 took place June The bilateral, small-scope training included closeair support, airborne forward air control, and dissimilar combat training in order to increase the proficiency of Marine Aircraft Group 12 and the Philippine Air Force. The ordnance Marines were with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242 and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122. Their job was to load jets with MK 76 practice bombs and Laser Guided Training Rounds practice ordnance, check the ordnance and arm the jets before flights. Being without their usual gear didn t stop the Marines from ensuring jets made it into the air with munitions. We ve had to rely on external support here when transporting our ordnance back and forth from the storage area, said Gunnery Sgt. Octavio Gomez, VMFA-122 ordnance staff noncommissioned officer in charge. But, as Marines, we adapt and overcome, so we accepted the resources provided and met the mission just like we were supposed to. Even in their unusual situation, the Marines worked tirelessly to ensure mission accomplishment. The difference between working in Iwakuni and here is waiting for other people to bring us the gear we usually have on a daily basis, said Sgt. Ian Wheeler, an ordnance technician with VMFA(AW) We usually have that gear on hand all the time, so we had to utilize time management more efficiently. I think Marines adapt and overcome no matter what they do because everywhere we go is going to be different. As long as the Marines are trained well, they ll figure out how to make it work. Another benefit of the training included furthering the job proficiency and skills of the ordnancemen. This is good for the Marines because they re learning everything about the weapon systems and it s helping them become more proficient in their jobs, said Wheeler. In Iwakuni, we don t get the opportunity to deal with ordnance all the time. I definitely think this exercise is good training for groundside guys, the ordies that haven t been here for very long, because they re getting the opportunity to be hands-on. HT13 helped maintain a high level of interoperability, enhanced military-tomilitary relations, and combined combat capabilities. My favorite part of my job is being able to put ordnance on jets and knowing the pilots are going out there and accomplishing their mission, said Wheeler. It helps us all become more proficient. I like being part of that big picture.

8 Facebook.com/MCASCherryPoint July 4, 2013 PHOTOS BY CPL. SCOTT L. TOMASZYCKI Pfc. Matthew R. Heuiler, a supply clerk with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, gets ready for a fight in a sumo wrestling suit during a Marine Fun Day at the barracks June 27. The squadron prepared food and events for their barracks Marines to enjoy. Barracks bash unites MWHS-2 Marines CPL. SCOTT L. TOMASZYCKI MCAS CHERRY POINT On the enlisted Marine s calendar, field day is usually the worst day of the week. Last Thursday, however, Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 replaced the drudgery of constant cleaning with a more festive atmosphere. The barracks Marines of the squadron got together for a Marine Fun Day, eating barbecue chicken and socializing with their peers, relaxing and taking a different tone for a field day. Instead of cleaning up and hating life, you re out there getting free food, free entertainment, you re around your peers, you get to interact with your staff (noncommissioned officers) on a more personal level, so it brings the whole unit together, said Cpl. Justine McPeters, the motor transportation chief of the squadron. It builds that morale and camaraderie that units need in order to function correctly. The staff NCOs of the squadron organized the event and brought most of the food while some of the junior Marines set up the party venue in front of the MWHS-2 barracks. Sgt. Maj. Scott D. Grade, the sergeant major of the squadron, said organizing events like this is how the senior leadership is supposed to take care of thier Marines. We had a family day and then the CO and I asked, what can we do for the single Marines? said Grade. About two months ago, we came up with a barbecue at the barracks. As staff NCOs, this is what we should be doing for the Marines. They work their tails off for us and we always expect more. Also deserving an honorable mention is Joey Haddoc, a civilian who donated and barbecued chicken for the event. Events like this make the unit feel like an all-inclusive family for new Marines. I like it, everyone is really friendly, no one is scared to talk to anyone, it s like a really tight family, said Pfc. Kathy Vang, an administrative specialist who first arrived on Cherry Point a month ago. I ve never felt left out since I ve been here and everyone s so nice, it doesn t matter what their race, gender or age is, it doesn t matter. Marines of Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 chow down on barbecue chicken and hamburgers at their Marine Fun Day June 27. The staff NCOs of the squadron organized the event to build morale and unit cohesion through socializing and games. Lance Cpl. Oden Wiswell, right, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist, tosses a bag during a game of corn toss against Cpl. James Tuthill, left, the CBRN administrative noncommissioned officer in charge. The fun day gave Marines the opportunity to socialize outside of work. Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 held a Marine Fun Day complete with barbecue chicken, hamburgers and games of all sorts for the Marines to enjoy themselves June 27. Two Marines fight a bout with rubber pillars during the Marine Fun Day at the Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2 barracks June 27. New Marines said events like this and a good work environment fostered the feeling of a tight-knit family.

9 B2 July 4, 2013 The Windsock Facebook.com/MCASCherryPoint HOURS OF OPERATION Monday-Friday Breakfast 6-8 a.m., Lunch 10:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Dinner 4-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday/ Holiday Hours Breakfast/Lunch 8:30-11 a.m., Dinner 3-5 p.m. FAST FOOD LINE Monday-Friday Breakfast 6-8 a.m., Lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Dinner 4-6 p.m. Breakfast Menu Assorted fresh fruit, assorted hot and cold cereals, fried eggs and omelets to order, scrambled eggs and hard cooked eggs, grill special, pancakes, French toast or waffles, breakfast potatoes, breakfast meats, creamed beef or sausage gravy, assorted muffins, breads and breakfast pastries. Specialty Bar Menu & Blendz Tuesday and Thursday Lunch (Blendz) - Banana-strawberry yogurt, banana-blackberry yogurt, banana-peach yogurt, bananapineapple yogurt, banana-mango yogurt, banana-blueberry yogurt, Asian chicken chopped salad, Asian beef chopped salad, Savannah fried chicken salad, Southwest chicken strip salad, chef salad bowl, buffalo chicken salad, turkey club salad, beef fajita salad, BLT club salad, Southwest flank steak salad, chicken caesar salad, Chinese chicken salad, antipasto salad. Monday - Pasta primavera, lasagna, chicken rotini casserole, baked ziti with four cheeses, meatballs, baked Italian sausage, boiled rigatoni, boiled spaghetti, simmered ziti, simmered linguine, simmered fettucini, simmered penne rigate, simmered rotini, Italian meat sauce, alfredo sauce, caesar salad, toasted garlic bread and breadsticks Wednesday - Chicken enchiladas, taco beef filling, burritos, Mexican rice, refried beans with cheese, Mexican corn, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, chopped onions, sliced jalapeño peppers, taco shells, flour tortillas, taco sauce, salsa, sour cream Friday - Wings of fire, honey-barbecue wings, teriyaki wings, French fried chicken wings, French fried garlic fries, corn on the cob, baked beans, carrot sticks, celery sticks, blue cheese dressing, ranch dressing Weekly Menu Thursday July 4 Lunch - Cream of broccoli soup, Jamaican jerked chicken, Creole macaroni, cilantro rice, succotash, balsamic roasted potatoes Dinner - Chicken and orzo soup, pork scaloppini with herbed tomato sauce, baked stuffed shells, rice pilaf, stewed peas with zucchini, vegetables Friday July 5 Lunch - New England clam chowder, maple glazed salmon, turkey pot pie with biscuits, long grain and wild rice, green beans, cauliflower polonaise Dinner - Turkey vegetable soup, mambo pork roast, lasagna, candied sweet potatoes, broccoli, Mexican corn Saturday July 6 Lunch - Beef barley and onion soup, vegetable and black bean enchiladas, chicken and broccoli casserole, confetti rice, Spanish style beans, steamed vegetable medley Dinner - Cream of chicken soup, java molasses pork loin, Swiss steak with mushroom gravy, Lyonnaise potatoes, buttered egg noodles, stewed tomatoes, peas Sunday July 7 Lunch - Vegetable beef supreme soup, baked citrus herb crusted fish, fried chicken, brown rice pilaf, red bliss smashed potatoes, cream gravy, green bean casserole, corn Dinner - Turkey noodle soup, creamy Cajun shrimp penne, meat loaf, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, brown gravy, Louisiana style smothered squash, okra mélange Monday July 8 Lunch - Minestrone soup, beef short ribs, chicken and Italian vegetable pasta, steamed rice, roasted zucchini, steamed baby carrots Dinner - Bayou jerked pork loin, turkey meatloaf, buttered egg noodle, islander s rice, Lyonnaise wax beans, broccoli polonaise, brown gravy, chicken gumbo soup Tuesday July 9 Lunch - Salmon with tomato cucumber relish, chicken fried chicken, rice pilaf, mashed potatoes, sausage gravy, succotash, southern style greens, cream of potato soup Dinner - Roast beef, baked ziti with Italian sausage, parsley buttered potatoes, peas, vegetable stir fry, toasted garlic bread, navy bean soup, horseradish sauce Wednesday July 10 Lunch - Santa Fe glazed chicken, baked smoked chicken, southwest orzo pasta, whipped sweet potatoes, corn on the cob, simmered mustard greens, raison sauce, chunky beef noodle soup Dinner - Swedish meatballs, spicy shrimp with cheesy grits, rice pilaf, French fried cauliflower, French cut green beans, brown gravy, chicken noodle soup MCAS Cherry Point STATION THEATER E Street Friday, July 5 5:00pm - The Internship PG13 7:50pm - The Purge R Saturday, July 6 2pm - FREE SHOWING Oz the Great & Powerful PG 4:50pm - The Internship PG13 7:30pm - The Purge R Sunday, July 7 2pm - FREE SHOWING - Despicable Me 4:10pm - The Internship PG13 Military Installation - Two salesmen whose careers have been torpe- oe b the tal a e n the r wa nto a covete nternsh p at Google, where they must compete with a group of young, tech-savvy geniuses for a shot at employment. - A family is held hostage for harboring the target of a murderous syndicate during the Purge, a 12-hour period in which any and all crime is legalized. - When a criminal mastermind uses a trio of orphan girls as pawns for a grand scheme, he nds their love is profoundly changing him for the better.

10 Twitter.com/mcascppa Announcements Indicates new announcement Beaufort Inlet Beach closure The Beaufort Inlet Beach on Shackleford Banks has been closed to swimmers. No Swimming signs will mark the closed area along the beach. Strong currents have made this closure necessary for visitors safety. Ocean and other beaches away from the inlet remain open to swimming. For more information, call Jacksonville Fourth of July Freedom Festival Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department will host the Jacksonville Fourth of July Freedom Festival, which is open to the public, at the Onslow County Pines Park administrative office on Thursday from 3 10 p.m. The festival will include music, food, rides and fireworks. For more information, call New Bern 4th of July Celebration New Bern Parks and Recreation will host the New Bern 4th of July Celebration at Lawson Creek Park in New Bern beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday. Radio Theatre Company will read the Declaration of Independence at 5 p.m., followed by the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band from 6:30 9 p.m. Fireworks will follow the band. For more information, call or Civil War Songs The History Place in Morehead City will host Simon Spalding performing naval ballads and songs of the Civil War Friday from 5 6 p.m. Tickets for Carteret Company Historical Society members will be $5. Tickets for non-members will be $8. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door. To purchase tickets in advance, call Harkers Island Fish Fry The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center will host the Harkers Island Fish Fry Saturday from 11 a.m. 7 p.m. The food will include local fish, cole slaw, baked beans, hushpuppies, tea and dessert. Active duty service members, their dependents and veterans will receive complimentary plates. Tickets for all non-active duty service members and veterans will be $8 per plate. Tickets can be bought at the door. All proceeds will benefit the museum. To reserve your complimentary plate, call , extension 21. Monthly and Weekly Events Disabled Veterans Chapter 26 of the Disabled American Veterans meets the third Wednesday of the month at the Senior Center in Havelock at 7 p.m. For information, call Ancil Jones at Al-Anon Family Group Meeting Al-Anon family group meetings are held Mondays at 8 p.m. for family members and friends of individuals with possible alcohol problems. Meetings are held at Havelock First Baptist Church. For more information, call Religious Services Sundays 9 a.m. Liturgical Protestant Service, Fellowship Chapel 9 a.m. Roman Catholic Mass, Memorial Chapel 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service, Memorial Chapel Tuesdays Thursdays 11:45 a.m. Roman Catholic Mass, St. Michael s Chapel Hotlines 2nd MAW Command Inspector General Station Inspector Fraud, Waste and Abuse If you know of or suspect any fraud, waste or abuse aboard MCAS Cherry Point, call Suicide/Stress To talk to someone at the National Suicide Baby Boot Camp New Parent Support Program hosts a free Baby Boot Camp at the Training and Education Building every month. The next Baby Boot Camp is July from 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Parents with children one year old or younger will receive a hands-on experience learning to adjust to parenthood. Reservations are required. To register, call Domestic Violence Support Support groups for victims of domestic violence are provided by the Carteret County Domestic Violence Program. Meetings are held Wednesdays at 6 p.m. For more information, call Welcome Aboard Expo Cherry Point hosts a Welcome Aboard Expo every month at Miller s Landing. The expo is open to all new Marines, Sailors, civilian employees and spouses. The next expo is July 17 at 9 a.m. For questions or to register, contact Sandy Langlois at The Windsock Blood Glucose Screening Semper Fit will host a free blood glucose screening July 11 outside the commissary from 10 a.m. 1 p.m. For more information, call Hook a Kid on Golf Professional Golfers Association Pro Jim Ferree will host a Hook a Kid on Golf program for children ages 8 15 at the Cherry Point Sound of Freedom Golf Course. The sessions will be held from July from 8:30 a.m. noon. Registration is $155 and includes a set of clubs, golf shirt, hat and golf goodie bags. Participants with their own clubs pay a reduced fee of $65. For more information, call To register, visit the Cherry Point Sound of Freedom Golf Course. Civil War Reenactment Fort Macon State Park will host a free Civil War Reenactment July 20 from 10 a.m. 4 p.m. The First North Carolina Volunteers will perform events such as flag talks, musket firing and drills throughout the day. For more information, call Sergeants Major Golf Tournament The Cherry Point Sound of Freedom Golf Course will host the Cherry Point Sergeants Major Golf Tournament Aug. 9 at noon. The tournament will be in four-player superball format and will give service members an opportunity to meet the new Cherry Point sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Benjamin L. Pangborn, and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Christopher G. Robinson. Registration for annual golf members and E-5 and below is $35. Registration for E-6 and E-7 is $45 and registration for E-8, E-9, officers and all others is $50. For more information, call Free Museum Admission Blue Star Museums is a partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, Joining Forces, MetLife Foundation and nearly 2,000 museums across the country that offers free admission to more than 1,800 museums for active duty military and up to five dependents from May 27 through Sept. 2. This program was first launched in For more information, visit Craven s Got Talent Fundraiser Special Olympics Craven County, with New Bern Education Fairs The Cherry Point education office is currently hosting monthly career and education fairs at the Jerry Marvel Training and Education building, room 171b. The next fair is July 26. For more information, call Dana Bayliss, at L.I.N.K.S. for Marines Marine Corps Family Team Building hosts a L.I.N.K.S. for Marines class at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training every month. The next class is July 17 from 7 a.m. noon. Marines will get a chance to test their knowledge of Marine Corps history, culture and traditions while discovering resources, services and benefits available on base. They will also gain insight on separation and deployments. For more information, call This month in Marine Corps History July 4, 1776 July 6, 1990 July 26, 1947 In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, which proclaims the independence of a new United States of America from Great Britain and its king. The A-4 Skyhawk retired from the Marine Corps active aviation structure after more than 30 years of service. The National Security Act of 1947 became effective, reaffirming the status of the Marine Corps as a separate military service within the Department of the Navy. The Act called for Fleet Marine Forces and confirmed the Corps mission of seizing and defending advanced bases. Hotline, call To seek confidential counseling with personal battles, call the DSTRESS line at Sexual Assault This procedure is not meant to replace calling 911 if you are in immediate danger. Immediately call , which is monitored 24/7. Severe Weather and Force Protection Cherry Point personnel call FRC East personnel call DLA personnel call and Tryon Civitan, will sponsor the Craven s Got Talent fundraiser Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The show will feature local acts, as well as new acts. Tickets for the show are $5 and are sold at various locations in New Bern. Proceeds raised at this event will go toward the Special Olympics Craven County athletes. For more information, call Building 298 Library Retired Activities MCAS CHERRY POINT AREA 98 CENT ONLY STORE (BIG DADDY) WESLEY S GROCERY COASTAL SMOKE SHOP EXPRESSIONS FLYERS (AKA FLYERS 101, BIKERS, BEERS AND BABES) FRIDAY S NIGHT CLUB (AKA CLUB INSOMNIA, CLUB CLASSICS, INFINITY LOUNGE) H&D EXPRESS (AKA CITGO) NADINE S FOOD MART SUPER EXPRESSWAY TOBACCO OUTLET (HAVELOCK AND NEW BERN) TOBACCO SHOP TOBACCO SHOP & GIFTS (BEAUFORT AND NEW BERN) TOBACCO TOWN TWIN RIVERS (NOT THE MALL) WHITE SANDS CONVENIENCE STORE MCB CAMP LEJEUNE AREA ATHEAS ATTIC BELL AUTO SALVAGE II DASH-IN DISCOUNT TOBACCO D S DRIVE THRU D S QUICK MART EXPRESSIONS EXPRESS WAY KING S DRIVE THRU LAIRD S AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR MOE S MART MP SUPER DISCOUNT NEW YORK TOBACCO CENTER (AKA TOBACCO FOR LESS) NORTHERN LIGHTS SMOKE SHOP ONE STOP SHOP PRICE IS RIGHT LAWN DESIGN SMART BUY SMITTY S R&R TOBACCO TOBACCO CLUB TOBACCO HOUSE CIGARETTE CENTER TOBACCO LEAF VETERANS AFFAIRS SERVICE July 4, 2013 Marine and Family Programs Marine, Family Programs Office Numbers Building 286 Exceptional Family Member Program Child Development Resource and Referral Building 87 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Substance Abuse Counseling New Parent Support Program Family Advocacy Program Military Family Life Consultant Families Overcoming Under Stress Representative Building 4335 Education The Family Member Employment Program, Transition Assistance Management Program, Relocation Assistance Program and accredited financial counselors can be reached at Budget for Baby The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society offers Budget for Baby classes. To register, call Breastfeeding Class The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society offers free breastfeeding classes to expectant mothers. The purpose of the class is to help prepare the mother to be ready and confident to breastfeed once the baby arrives. To register, call Veterans Assistance A representative from the Veterans Affairs Office visits Cherry Point each Thursday in building Call for assistance. Marine Corps Family Team Building Educational resources and services to foster personal growth and enhance the readiness of Marine Corps families. Marine Corps Family Team Building is located in Building 87. For more information, family.readiness@ usmc.mil. OFF Limits B3