USS Germantown

“Follow in our Footsteps”

OMBUDSMAN NEWSLETTER
December 2010 ISSUE 7

In This Issue:
CO’s Corner
§ CO’s Corner
§ Ombudsman’s Corner Greetings to all G’TOWN Family Members,,
§ XO’s Corner
I think the XO captured everything, but I will say it briefly again: It has
§ A word from our CMC been a long but ultimately rewarding year for TEAM GERMANTOWN.
§ Chaplain’s Info. This crew is simply, AWESOME! Despite the most challenging schedule I
have experienced in 22 years in the Navy, this crew has excelled. We would
§ Save the Dates!
not have achieved this without the support
§ Chaplain’s Column of the families.
§ Family Readiness News Please take advantage of the
upcoming events to meet fellow
§ Holiday Safety from
MCPON
family members. It is important
that we pull together as we prepare
§ More safety tips for our deployment in January.
§ Favorite Recipe
§ Shopping Hints Sincerely,
CDR Mike Crary
§ Calendar of Events
§ Resources

Ombudsman’s Corner Greetings G'town Families!!!

As the CMC stated, it is hard to believe it is December! We have had a long, successful year in our command; our families and
sailors have stood strong through it all. In preparing for the upcoming deployment, please put my number and email address in a
convenient place to insure that I am easily reachable in the event that I am needed. My job as your Ombudsman is to be your point
of contact with the command and to provide you with any resources you may need to make your lives easier. I am always willing
to give the benefit of my knowledge to our families and if I don't know the answer to a question, I WILL FIND IT! Keep your eye
on the Ombudsman Facebook page for upcoming events, information, and deployment hints/tips to make things easier. Please
remember to take advantage of any opportunities to gather with other command family members and benefit from the support
that we can provide for each other. I also want to extend a warm welcome to our new GERMANTOWN families
and the new additions to the existing families. I ask that each and every one of you make them
welcome and share your knowledge and support with them. This will be the first
deployment for several of our families but trust me when I say, you can
make it through and YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!

Sincerely,
Tina M. Wright Command Care Line (619) 515-4826
Command Ombudsman E-mail: gtownombudsman@yahoo.com
Cell (619) 791-9460 Facebook: www.facebook.com/USSGermantownOmbudsman

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XO’S MESSAGE
The Holiday Season is here
and deployment is right
around the corner! It’s been
a long time coming and
we’ve had to face more
challenges in a shorter time
than any other crew in the
Navy. As always, the truly
awesome Sailors of
GERMANTOWN set new
standards of excellence at
every opportunity: one of the
highest scores on the
waterfront on our Material
Maintenance Certification,
the best INSURV of any LSD
in the last 10 years,
outstanding on both major
Unit Level Training
Assessments. In every
endeavor, at every
challenge, the
GERMANTOWN crew has
excelled and surpassed all
expectations and earned the
reputation as the best LSD in
the fleet.
I also understand that this
excellence has come at a
price; long hours, weekends,
extended underways, and a
non-stop train of
assessments and
inspections. This has
challenged our wonderful
Navy families and I thank
you all for the patience,
support, and love you’ve
given your Sailor. It is that
support and
USS Germantown
love that keeps us going and
keeps us strong.
The upcoming deployment is
shaping up to be a good one!
We will not be doing a
deployment like all the other
amphibious ships, who are
seeing deployments that are
7-8 months long with most of
that in the Arabian Gulf and
minimal liberty ports. We’re
going to see some foreign
ports, participate in some
huge multi-national
exercises, and conduct our
hull swap with USS
HARPERS FERRY. We are
working on a Tiger Cruise on
the way back. The days are
still being worked out and as
soon as we know, we will put
them out to you. That’s a
promise!
Please make sure you, your
Sailor, and your family are
prepared for this
deployment. There are
several “pre-deployment
checklists” available to make
sure you don’t miss
something. You can find
them online at
www.militaryonesource.com,
at the Fleet and Family
Support Center, or our
wonderful Ombudsman, Tina
Wright, and FRG can point
you in the right direction.
Please take the time to find
the checklist and go through
it with your loved one. The
peace of mind both of you
will have knowing things are
taken care of is invaluable.
Additionally, there are many
resources the Navy has to
offer to help in times of need
when your Sailor is
deployed. Again, the
Ombudsman and FRG are
there to help you and give
you the information and
contacts you need.
Thank you again for all that
you have done for this
amazing crew! I am honored
and
privileged to
sail with
such an
amazing
group of men
and women.
Respectfully,
LCDR Brian DeLaney
Executive Officer
A Word from our CMC Chaplain’s Information
Greetings to all G’TOWN Family Members, Our Chaplain Paul Kim
It is hard to believe it is December! This year has really flown Contact Info
by and we have a month prior to our first deployment since 2008.
I was glad to see everyone at the Pre-deployment briefs and Base Chapel # 619-556-1921
hopefully all your questions were answered. We are aware this
will be a first deployment for many of our families and along NBSD Duty Chaplain 619-520-4949
with any deployment comes a lot of anxiety. The more
information you have the less the anxiety level will be. We will For after-hour Duty Chaplain, contact Naval
communicate to your loved ones any information, as it comes in, Base CDO @ 619-247-8897
on any underway dates or big upcoming events for our ship. If
you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact the Please take an advantage of free marriage and
Ombudsman as she has continuous contact with me. personal retreats offered by CREDO (Chaplain’s
As I have mentioned to our Sailors before, in my 24 years of Religious Enrichment Program). Please contact
service, I have never served with a more professional and 619-556-2826 or go to
dedicated group of Sailors as the ones we have with this crew. I https://tinyurl.com/credosouthwest
am extremely proud of our Sailors and their families for their
continuous sacrifices which have made our ship the World’s May the Lord richly bless you and your family!
Finest Amphibious Ship and we are Extremely proud of our
Sailors for the hard work they put in day after day. We want to His and your servant,
take the time out to extend a friendly reminder to all of our new
GERMANTOWN Families. Chaplain Paul B. Kim
We are looking forward to the kimp@lsd42.navy.mil
Command Children’s Holiday 619-556-3984
Party and hope to see everyone
there. Also, do not stress over
things we cannot change.
However, stress the things we
Can change to make ourselves,
Our families, our command, and
Our country a better place.

Command Master Chief Re’

USS GERMANTOWN
 CHAPS CORNER
Greetings! My name is Paul
Kim. I am the Command
Chaplain. For those families
who just joined us I
Say a warm “welcome!”
It truly has been my honor
and blessing to serve our
ship as the very first
Command Chaplain. I came
onboard about a year ago
from serving Marines,
Maritime Defense, Explosive
Ordnance Disposal, and
Naval Special Warfare.
Since then, so many
ministries have been done
by God’s grace. It certainly
has been a very colorful
year. Although our crews
have been under a lot of
pressure from all sides—
work, career, family, and
personal life—they, through
lots of prayer, support, and
pure determination, have
completed ALL the missions
rather superbly! I’ve grown to
love and respect my crew
even more as we all go
through the challenges
together.
I have also seen how much
sweat and pain our Sailors
and their families have gone
through. Compared to years
ago, we are in a tougher
environment because our
nation is stretched thin in
fighting the war on terrorism.
But, I have also witnessed
many times the Lord working
overtime
and working miracles for our
Sailors and their families as
well—marriages saved,
sicknesses healed, despair
and depression left, and
hope restored. Yes, our God
specializes in miracles and is
good all the time!
Also, our Sailors have
contributed much to our
community and the world as
well—from volunteering to
feed the homeless to
sending care packages to
Haiti right after the
devastating earthquake
there. I am just so proud of
my crew and their supporting
families. When we visit
foreign ports, I will be leading
our crew to serve at local
orphanages and schools and
to provide free medical care
for the indigenous people.
As we get ready to deploy in
about a month, I pray you
enjoy much needed family
time in this holiday season
because we cannot do what
we do without the support
and prayer from our
dedicated families like yours.
Feel free to contact me if you
have any questions or are in
need of assistance. My email
address is
kimp@lsd42.navy.mil. And
don’t forget to keep praying
for us!
May the Lord richly bless you
and your family! Merry
Christmas and Happy New
Year!
His & your servant,
Chaplain Paul Kim, LCDR
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“USS Germantown Command Holiday Family Readiness Group

Germantown Families,
Party” Thank you once again for voting me
DATE: Thursday, December 9th in as the President of your Family
TIME: 5:00pm to 10:00pm Readiness Group. Thank you to Angela
PLACE: Islander Club, Naval Air Station North Lopez for stepping up as Vice President,
Island, (near Breakers Beach) and more thanks to Brianne Rogerson
RSVP: By Friday, December 3rd, Contact QMC for taking over the position of Treasurer.
Clark for tickets Your participation with the FRG is
E-1 to E-4 = $10 priceless. Many events are coming up
soon, we have our next FRG meeting
E-5 to E-6 = $20
December 14 at 1630 (4:30pm) at the
E-7 and above = $30 Starbucks on wet side across from the
movie theatre. All family members and
sailors are invited to come. We will be
finalizing details for the Children's
Holiday Party, which will be December
18 at 1200. We could really use some
volunteers to help shop for gifts, setup,
face paint, watch the craft table and tear
down. Also if you have not RSVP'd
please do so by December 10 with the
A VERY SPECIAL CONGRATULATIONS Name, Age and Gender of your child(ren)
TO ALL OF OUR NEW PETTY OFFICERS so Santa can get them an appropriate
SECOND AND THIRD CLASS!! BZ’S TO gift. I hope you were all able to make it
to one of the pre-deployment briefs to
YOU ALL!!!! get useful resource information but if
you didn't just remember we are here to
“2010 Children’s Holiday Party!” help connect you with those who can
help you. The deployment coming up
will be a trying time for many. We will be
December 18th at 12:00pm available to support you and your
sailors through the deployment. Please
Grassy knoll next to Harbor-side Gym come meet with us to help support your
Near Well Deck Restaurant by Pier 12 fellow G'Town families or if you need
Naval Base San Diego, Wet Side some support yourself. If you need
information or support, have
(Rain or shine, in the event of bad weather, not signed up to receive e-mail updates,
event will be at gym) have not RSVP'd for the Children's
Holiday Party or would like to volunteer
FREE FOOD for the party or any other activities we
host please do not hesitate to contact
GIFT FOR EVERY CHILD me.
GAMES AND FAMILY FUN! Very Respectfully,
Ann Cramer, FRG President
Please RSVP to fsggtown@yahoo.com or USS Germantown Family Readiness
HECKART@lsd42.navy.mil with number of children, Group
fsggtown@yahoo.com
ages and gender. BY DECEMBER 10th
619-208-5000
Sponsored by USS Germantown’s FRG
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MY FAVORITE RECIPE

For future issues, we would like this area to be used to put in favored recipes,
submitted by our families. This month, I will use my own favorite to start us off.

BUCKEYES
This is a no bake recipe that I use usually during the holidays. Easy to make, and fun for the
kiddos too. Mine always enjoyed rolling the balls.

1 small jar peanut butter (chunky or smooth depending on your preference)

1 8 oz. pkg cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 cups confectioners' sugar
4 cups semisweet chocolate chips (white, dark or milk)

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, cream cheese, vanilla and confectioners' sugar.
The dough will look dry. Roll into 1 inch balls and place on a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet.

2. Press a toothpick into the top of each ball (to be used later as the handle for dipping) and chill
in freezer until firm, about 30 minutes.

3.Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or in a bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water.
Stir frequently until smooth.

4.Dip frozen peanut butter balls in chocolate holding onto the toothpick. Leave a small portion of
peanut butter showing at the top to make them look like Buckeyes. Put back on the cookie sheet
and refrigerate until serving.

Nutritional Information per serving: Calories: 331 | Total Fat: 19.4g | Cholesterol: 16mg
 HOLIDAY SAFETY
With the Holiday Season being upon us, a lot of us decorate by hanging lights, either on
trees or buildings. Taking this into consideration, it is important to be safe and smart
when using lights. Here are some safety tips to remember.
Extension Cord Safety Tips
Proper selection, use and maintenance of extension cords is critical to avoiding injuries
and fires. Following a few simple safety guidelines can prevent potentially dangerous
mistakes with extension cords this holiday season.
Safety Tips
u Extension cords are meant to provide a temporary solution and should not be
used as a long-term or permanent electrical circuit.
u Purchase cords from authorized retailers and check to see that they have been
approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
u Select a cord that is long enough to meet your needs. Never attempt to extend
the length of an extension cord by connecting it with another extension cord.
u Never use a cord that feels hot or is damaged in any way. Touching even a single
exposed strand can result in an electric shock or burn.
u Make sure the extension cord you use is rated for the products to be plugged in
and is marked for either indoor or outdoor use.
u Examine extension cords before each use. Cracked, frayed, or otherwise
damaged cords should be replaced immediately.
u Unplug and safely store after every use. Store cords indoors to keep them
protected from damage caused by water and excessive heat.
u Do not place extension cords in high traffic areas, under carpets or across
walkways where they pose a potential tripping hazard.
u Do not allow extension cords to dangle from counters or tables, where someone
could accidentally pull them down or trip over them.
u Do not run extension cords through walls, or across doorways, ceilings or floors.
This may cause the cord to overheat, creating a serious fire hazard.
u Cover unused outlets on the extension cord to prevent children from making
contact with a live circuit.
Outdoor Safety Tips
u When working outdoors, use only weather-resistant, heavy gauge extension
cords marked “for outdoor use.” These cords have added safeguards designed to
withstand the outdoor environment.
u Keep all outdoor extension cords and light strands clear of snow and standing
water, and well protected from the elements.
u When using electricity outdoors, always plug extension cords into GFCI-
protected outlets. USS Germantown
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Visit www.holidaysafety.org for more tips and tools to help keep you safe this
season.
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HOLIDAY SHOPPING TIPS TO SAVE MONEY SUDOKU

AND SOFTEN THE BLOW TO YOUR WALLET:

Use Layaway: With the economy as it is, most 3 4 7

of us are on a budget and only have a few, if
any, extra dollars each month. This makes it 2 8 7 9 1
difficult to shop and pay in full. Why not use
layaway and make those smaller payments
each month instead of paying in full. Most 3 9 5
stores these days have a layaway program,
ask at your favorite stores. 7 6 1 2 8

Try Price Comparison: ALWAYS compare

3 9 1 7
prices. If you have a specific item you would
like to buy, call the stores where you might be
able to purchase and go with the best price. 2 7 5 1 4
Take into consideration, taxes and other
charges when comparing to the NEX. 1 6 9 8
How about Online: I have always been able to
find my best deals shopping online. Again, 8 9 2 5 3
the cost comparison comes into play. You
also want to make sure that anything you 4 7 3 2
order will arrive in time to be under the tree.

COUPONS!!! I know it seems silly to think

about coupons for items other than food, but ***ANSWERS IN NEXT NEWSLETTER
watching the sales papers, sometimes they
have in-store coupons for discounts

For Next Year: Remember these tips and start

earlier, you will be surprised at how much
easier it is on your wallet and no dreading the
bills after Christmas.
 Events Around San Diego for Military
These events in this section are not sponsored or put on by the U.S. Military

Julian Events
Check out the many activities happening up in our neighboring city of Julian from November 1 to December
31. For more information visit http://www.julianca.com/events/index.htm

Balboa Park December Nights

San Diego’s favorite kick-off to the holiday season will take place for the 33rd consecutive year on December
3, 5:00 to 10:00PM and December 4, noon-10:00PM. In the spirit of the holidays, participating Balboa Park
museums open their doors free of charge from 5:00-9:00PM both evenings. This is the largest free community
festival in San Diego. For more information, visit www.balboapark.org/decembernights

A Night in Bethlehem On December 10 and 11 from 6:30-9:00PM you can travel back to Bethlehem to the
time when Jesus was born. Get the chance to see, smell and taste what it was like. This event is located at
Deloro Hills Community Church in Oceanside. For more information, call 760-941-3200 or visit
www.delorohills.org

39th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights

Sponsored by the Port of San Diego, boaters will light up the harbor with festive lights and decorations. Event
will last from December 12 to 19, 5:30-9:00PM. This year’s theme is “The Sounds of Christmas”. For more
information visit http://www.sdparadeoflights.org/

15th Annual Alpine Village Christmas Parade of Lights & Snow Festival Event held on December 3 at
6:30PM. Join the 15th Annual Alpine Village Christmas Parade of Lights & Snow Festival for a ride down Alpine
Boulevard to the Alpine Community Center to light the Christmas tree. Enjoy the free mountain of snow. Visit
http://www.alpinechamber.com/events.html for more information.

Spirit of Christmas Get in the Christmas spirit at this special event on Saturday, December 4 from 1:00-
6:00PM on Maine Avenue between Lakeshore and Parkside. Hay rides, visit with Santa, entertainment from
Lakeside school children, games and food. The Community Tree Lighting will take place at 5:30PM. This year
we will have a toy and food drive. Bring a toy and or food and drop it off at the event. Your donations will
benefit those in Lakeside who need help from Santa. For more information please contact the Chamber of
Commerce at 619-445-2722 or visit www.lakesideca.com
Reservations required one week in advance. Families are asked to bring a current shot record and to complete an emergency card on
arrival. Participants do not need to have children currently enrolled in CYP

Facility Contact Information:

Child Development Centers:

Murphy Canyon CDC Naval Medical Center SD CDC Hartman
Ph: 556-0031, Bldg. 3295 Ph: 532-7977, Bldg. 15 Ph: 553-5145

Point Loma (SUBASE) CDC Chollas Heights CDC Murphy Canyon

Ph: 553-0765, Bldg. 377 Ph: 556-0540 Ph: 556-6165

MIRAMAR CDC North Island CDC Silver Strand

Ph: 858-577-4144, Bldg. 2740 Ph: 545-0259, Bldg. 605 Ph: 435-5056

Miramar Infant & Toddler Center Youth Centers: Village at Serra Mesa
MIRAMAR – Ph: 858-577-7891 Bayview Ph: 858-571-3853
Bldg. 2741 & 2742 Ph: 556-0771

Naval Base San Diego CDC Chesterton

Ph: 556-3522, Bldg. 3653 Ph: 556-5045

MCRD CDC Gateway Village

Ph: 524-4430, Bldg. 638 Ph: 225-5628
 Free Events for Single Service Members

Christmas Eve with the San Diego Fire Department

The ASYMCA Active Duty Program Department facilitates a Christmas Eve event where junior, single Service
Members get to spend a relaxing evening with members of the San Diego Fire Department. Rather than spend
the holidays separated from family and friends, this program provides the opportunity to socialize and enjoy a
family style meal. For more information, call 619-232-0984.

Liberty Holiday Shuttle

FREE shuttle rides for Active Duty Single Service Members from November 22 until December 23, Monday-
Friday, 8AM-8PM. Shuttles leave from each Liberty Center every two hours. 24-hour advanced reservations
required. Stop by or call your base Liberty Center today. Liberty Hall (NMAWC) 619-524-6587, Liberty Rec
(NASNI) 619-545-2878, Q-Zone (NAB) 619-437-3190, RECYARD (NBSD) 619-556-5085, The HUB (SUBASE)
619-553-9138

Thanksgiving and Christmas Buffets

There will be holiday buffet meals from November 25-26 and December 25-26. Free to Active Duty only.
Looking for a place to enjoy a free holiday meal? Stop by your base Liberty Center for buffet dates and times.
Presented by MWR and USAA, North Island Credit Union (for NASNI & NAB)

Free Holiday Gift Wrapping at Your Liberty Center

Between December 1-24, Active Duty Single Service Members can wrap gifts for FREE at any Liberty Center.
Supplies include paper, tape and bows.

Holiday Gift Bags

Calling all Command Recreation Reps! Don’t forget about your Service Members standing watch or working on
Christmas Day. Let them know you remembered them! MWR and your local Liberty Center have Holiday Gift
Bags stuffed with useful, fun and tasty treats available to those working on Christmas Day. If you are
interested in reserving bags for your Command, please complete the request form at www.mwrtoday.com and
submit it by Friday, December 10. Requests are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis and we try to honor
each and every request. Presented by MWR and SeaWorld; Sponsored by Naval Officers’ Spouses’ Club, Navy
League, North Island Credit Union and USA Fed

Breakfast with Liberty

Happy Holidays from Liberty! Stop by your base Liberty Center between December 13 - January 1 for FREE hot
cocoa and a variety of fresh pastries. Get there early - freshness goes fast!
Dec 3 = 6:30PM 15th Annual Alpine Village Christmas Parade of Lights & Snow Festival Join the 15th Annual
Alpine Village Christmas Parade of Lights & Snow Festival for a ride down Alpine Boulevard to the Alpine Community
Center to light the Christmas tree. Enjoy the free mountain of snow. Visit http://www.alpinechamber.com/events.html for
more information

Dec 3-4 = 5:00-10:00PM Balboa Park December Nights San Diego’s favorite kick-off to the holiday season will take
place for the 33rd consecutive year. In the spirit of the holidays, participating Balboa Park museums open their doors free
of charge from 5:00-9:00PM both evenings. This is the largest free community festival in San Diego. For more
information, visit www.balboapark.org/decembernights

Dec 4 = 9:00 am – 1:00 pm MWR Family Holiday Party at Admiral Robinson Recreation Center (Naval Base San
Diego). Admission and activities are free. Seasonal fun for the whole family! Food vendors will be available. Free
LEGOLAND California ticket in Santa’s Village for all kids, while supplies last! Bring your camera to take a photo with
Santa. For more information, visit www.mwrtoday.com. Presented by MWR, SeaWorld and LEGOLAND California

Dec 4 = 1:00-6:00PM Spirit of Christmas Charity Event Get in the Christmas spirit at this special event on Maine
Avenue between Lakeshore and Parkside. Hay rides, visit with Santa, entertainment from Lakeside school children, games
and food. The Community Tree Lighting will take place at 5:30PM. This year we will have a toy and food drive. Bring a
toy and or food and drop it off at the event. Your donations will benefit those in Lakeside who need help from Santa. For
more information please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 619-445-2722 or visit www.lakesideca.com

Dec 7&9 = 5:00-8:00 pm USO Santa Store The Santa Store is for children ages 4-10 who would like to pick out a gift
for mom and dad or guardians, have the gift wrapped, get a photo and gift from Santa, and enjoy a Holiday Feast. Santa
Store will take place over three dates. Reservation is required to attend. Register by phone 619-235-6503. You can get on
the list by signing up at the website www.usosandiego.org

Dec 10 & 11 = 6:30-9:00PM A Night in Bethlehem Travel back to Bethlehem to the time when Jesus was born. Get
the chance to see, smell and taste what it was like. This event is located at Deloro Hills Community Church in
Oceanside. For more information, call 760-941-3200 or visit www.delorohills.org

Dec 11 = 11:00-2:00 pm USO Santa Store

Dec 12-19 = 5:30-9:00PM 39th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights
Sponsored by the Port of San Diego, boaters will light up the harbor with festive lights and decorations. This year’s theme
is, “The Sounds of Christmas”. For more information visit http://www.sdparadeoflights.org/

Dec 15 = Armed Services YMCA Super Parent Holiday Shopping Day SuperParents who registered for the
Program and were selected in their lottery will get to shop for two gifts for each child in their family. See the Event
Calendar section on the website for information. For lottery winners, toy distribution will take place on December 15.

Dec 16 = 11:00AM-1:00PM Holiday Workout Challenge at Fitness Station, Bldg. 3417, Naval Base San Diego. Get
yourself ready for the holidays with a 2-hour workout including kickboxing, circuit and strength training. All
participants who complete the challenge receive an event t-shirt.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Deployment Village December
Brief Parade of Nights
Lights & 1p Spirit of
Snow Festival Christmas
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10 6:30p A Night
5 6 HANUKKAH 8 5p USO Santa
6:30p A Night in Bethlehem
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in Bethlehem 11p USO
Store 5p Command
Santa Store
Holiday Party
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ASYMCA 16 18
Super Parent 11a Holiday
12 13 14 17 12p Children's
Holiday Workout
5:30p San 5:30p San 5:30p San 5:30p San Holiday Party
Shopping Challenge
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5:30p San 24 25
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Parade of EVE!!! DAY
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Eve Day
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It’s important that our families have as many resources

as possible at their fingertips. This page is included to
give you a quick reference guide to some of the
resources that are available to us. If you feel there is
something missing that others may want to know, please
feel free to let me know. Navy & DoD Information
**Please remember that information changes all the time
Navy Region Southwest: www.cnic.navy.mil/cnrsw
so if you find any of the following is no longer correct
please do not hesitate to contact me and I will do my Navy Knowledge Online: www.nko.navy.mil
best to find the current information.
Official Navy Web Page: www.navy.mil
Travel/ PCS Info: www.defensetravel.dod.mil
Top Web Sites to Know!
Amer. Red Cross (San Diego): www.sdarc.org Parenting Information
American Red Cross (National): www.redcross.org
Family Activities http://family.go.com
Armed Services YMCA: www.asymcasd.org
Parenthood: www.parenthood.com
CNIC Housing www.housing.navy.mil/onestop
Commissary: www.commissaries.com Children’s Books Online: www.childrensbooksonline.org
Fleet & Family Support Ctr: www.cnrsw.navy.mil/fsc Learning Disabilities Assoc.: www.ldasandiego.org
GI Bill, Scholarships, & Job www.gibillexpress.com
Military Child Educ. Coalition: www.militarychild.org
New to the Area? Info & Relocation Support
Military One Source: www.militaryonesource.com
Military Students www.militarystudent.org Employment Info www.caljobs.ca.gov
Morale, Welfare, & Recreation: www.mwrtoday.com Homeport San Diego: www.homeport-sd.com
National Military Family Assoc: www.militaryfamily.org Military Family Housing: www.cnrswhousing.navy.mil
Navy Exchange: www.mynavyexchange.com San Diego Union Tribune: www.signonsandiego.com
NavyMarine Corps Relief: www.nmcrs.org/sdiego-area
Military Installations www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil
Operation Homefront
www.operationhomefront.net/socal Military Homefront www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil
Thrift Savings Plan Info www.tsp.gov
TriWest: www.triwest.com Military Spouse Info
United Concordia: www.tricaredentalprogram.com Military Spouse Career Network: www.mscn.org
United Way: www.unitedway.org
Mil Spouse Corp Car Network www.msccn.org
USMC Community Svcs (All) www.usmc-mccs.org
USO San Diego: www.usosandiego.org Surface Enlisted Spouses Assoc
VA GI Bill Info www.gibill.va.gov www.facebook.com/surfaceenlistedspouses
surfaceenlistedspouses@yahoo.com

Government Information
Federal Trade Comm. Consumer Guide: www.ftc.gov
Federal Emergency Mgmt Agency: www.fema.gov
Government Made Easy www.usa.org
Military News & Info www.military.com
State Department Travel Advisory: www.travel.state.gov