USS Germantown

“Follow in our Footsteps”

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March 2011 ISSUE 10

In This Issue:

§ CO’s Corner
§ XO’s Corner
CO’s Corner
§ A Word from our CMC
Greetings to all G'TOWN Family Members,
§ United Through Reading
It's been a busy deployment so far and it is remarkable to
§ Ombudsman’s Corner see how far we've come in a year. This time in 2010 we were still in
§ CO’s Spouse Message EDPMA working on a dozen repairs and preparing for Sea Trials. Now we
have completed a major multi-national exercise, had two very successful
§ Chaplain’s Info. foreign port visits, and are now on our way to provide humanitarian
§ Chaplain’s Column assistance and disaster relief to Japan. An impressive feat and I am
very proud of this crew.
§ Family Readiness News
As we continue this mission off Japan please be aware there
§ Favorite Recipe will be times when communications will be restricted and emails may be
§ Activity Page slow. Additionally, there have been restrictions placed on sites such
as Facebook due to bandwidth limitations and operational security. When
§ Calendar we are able to restore communications and social media website, we will
but everyone needs to understand the importance of OPSEC, so please be
§ Disaster Preparedness
patient. CMC, XO and I will keep Tina informed as best as we can.
§ Resources Please do not spend your time needlessly worrying about your Sailors, we
are safe.
§ FFSC Workshops

Very Respectfully,

CDR Mike Crary

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XO’S MESSAGE
GERMANTOWN Families and Friends,
Wow, what a month! We finished Exercise Cobra Gold strong and had the crew’s first
foreign port visit in almost 3 years in Laem Chebang, Thailand. As always, your Sailors
performed excellent on liberty and represented the United States and the Navy well.
From there we had a short notice port visit in Surabaya, Indonesia. What a reception!
When we pulled up to the pier they had a band and native Thai dancers to welcome us.
Well over 50 media organizations were there to report on our arrival and interview the
Captain. We were Big News! The crew was proud to show off the ship to over 1,100
visitors and hosted a reception for 250 guests to include the Vice Governor of Surabaya, over 60 Generals and
Admirals of the Indonesian Armed Forces, and the U.S. Embassy Consular General. Everyone who attended, and I
am not exaggerating when I say everyone, remarked that it was the best reception they had attended with the
best food! Our amazing cooks strike again!
As you all know by now, we are headed north to do what we can to assist the people of Japan after the
devastation of the earthquake and tsunami. We do not know yet what we’ll be tasked with but I know the
GERMANTOWN Sailors will put their all into it and make a difference. Be proud of them for what they have
accomplished and for what they will accomplish in the days ahead. And rest assured, despite what you may hear on
the news, we will be safe and we will not be glowing in the dark when we get back!
I always like recognizing Sailors who are doing an especially good job, but I’d have to name most of the crew!
From the very undermanned LS’s to the behind-the-scenes ET’s and IT’s to all our unbeatable, unbreakable
engineers, this crew is simply the hardest working, dependable examples of Honor, Courage, and Commitment!
Please continue your support of these amazing Sailors and the great work they are doing.
Stay safe, stay sane!

Very Respectfully
CDR Brian DeLaney
Executive Officer
USS GERMANTOWN (LSD-42)
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CMC’s Corner
Greeting to all G’TOWN Family Members,

Since our last newsletter we have been quite busy. Including

qualifying 10 new Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialists; CS2
Fernandez, ET2 Kerchner, LS2 Lenhart, YN3 Hill, IT3 Moss, IC3
Thayer, EN3 Covarrubias, EN3 Phillips, ITSN Jackson, and OSSN
Gould. Congratulations to these warriors for a significant
milestone in their Navy career.

Also, we had a cleansing of the ship of all Polly Wogs. Your loved ones will be coming home as
Trusty Shellbacks. We are currently en route to assist with the Humanitarian relief efforts.
We do not know how this will affect our schedule however, right now our prayers go out to the
Japanese people. There are many families without their children and children without their
parents. We will do our best to provide any relief as necessary. We will keep you informed as
we get new and updated information.

Hope to see everyone soon. Remember, do not stress over the things we cannot change.
However, stress on the things we can change to make ourselves, families, command, country, and
world a better place.

Command Master Chief Re’

 United Through Reading® Update

There are so many benefits to reading aloud with your children. When you read aloud with your child you send
them a message: that you value them and the time you spend with them. The bonding time that is associated
with reading aloud is so important to your child’s emotional growth. You also show them that reading is an
enjoyable activity and that you believe it is important. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to read along with the
recording you have received. If you do not have a copy of the book, you can check it out from your local
library.

Let your sailor know their time was well spent.

Complete the “Circle of Communication by sending
feedback to your sailor about how the video is affecting

Educational Benefits Emotional

Ø Many doctors believe
that a child that has Benefits
never had the experience Ø You can send
of being read to is not a messages of
fully healthy child. The encouragement and
American Medical praise relating to your
Association has child’s everyday life
suggested that all through the stories you
doctors prescribe your child. Send a picture, an email, or even home read.
“reading to children”. video of your child interacting with the video of your
Sailor/Marine/Soldier reading aloud. Let them know Ø Provides models for
United Through how much the video means and encourage them to positive behavior.
Reading® make another tape! Also, don’t forget to let
Ombudsman Tina Wright know your family’s reactions United Through
Reading®
to the videos you receive.

Ombudsman’s Corner Greetings Families!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day and Spring is almost here!!
Our sailors are staying busy out on the water and are, even
now, doing good and representing our country in an honorable
way. You, the families, have been a tremendous support to
them and our command’s mission by holding strong and
keeping things going back here on the home front. BZ!!
I want to take this time to urge you to pay special
attention to this newsletter. I know there is no real way to
plan for some disasters but, with the recent happenings in
Japan, I have included some Disaster Preparation information
in this issue. Being prepared is half the battle and, as we have
witnessed, you never know when a natural disaster can
happen. Also, thank you all for your patience in waiting on
word of our crew when the disaster hit and concerns ran high.
Please remember to take a moment and review the
calendars in this newsletter and see the events and activities
that are coming up in our surrounding area. Check out some
of them and remember to stay busy, this will help you to
continue to be strong. Also take note of meetings and any
events that you might like to attend.
As always, I extend a warm welcome to our new
families and family members as well as Fair Winds and
Following Seas to those departing, you will
be missed.
And, I hope you always remember
YOU ARE NOT ALONE and I am here for
YOU!
Your face of the command, and voice of the
families.
Tina M. Wright
Command Ombudsman
Cell (619) 791-9460
E-mail: gtownombudsman@yahoo.com
Command Care Line (619) 515-4826
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/USSGermantownOmbudsman
Chaplain’s Information
Our Command Chaplain, LCDR Paul Kim
Please take advantage of free marriage and personal retreats offered by CREDO (Chaplain’s Religious Enrichment Program).
Please contact 619-556-2826 or go to https://tinyurl.com/credosouthwest
May the Lord richly bless you and your family!
His and your servant,
Chaplain Paul B. Kim
kimp@lsd42.navy.mil
619-556-3984
Base Chapel # 619-556-1921
NBSD Duty Chaplain 619-520-4949
For after-hour Duty Chaplain, contact Naval Base CDO @ 619-247-8897
Message from our Commanding Officer’s
Spouse
Greetings USS Germantown Families,
We are well into month three of the deployment and I would
like to thank you for your support of your sailor and patience
with them during their time out to sea. I have heard nothing
but good reports of our sailors performing their jobs and
duties in an excellent manner. For this we should all be
extremely proud. I encourage you to tell your loved ones how
proud you are of them.
I would also like to extend a very warm welcome to all the
new families that just joined us recently on the ship.
Welcome Aboard! Welcome alsoto those family members
who signed up to receive updates on e-mail and Facebook.
These are two places where you will receive valuable
information from Mrs. Tina Wright, USS Germantown
Ombudsman and Angela Lopez, our FRG (Family Readiness
Group) President and the Board. These ladies are
"AWESOME!" I encourage you to thank them for planning
many fun and exciting events by showing up. Many of them
are listed in this newsletter. Remember, one of the "keys" to
surviving any deployment is to keep busy.
Watching the footage on TV from the earthquake and
tsunami sent chills down my spine. Our prayers go out to all
those affected by these recent catastrophic events. Our
sailors are now faced with another "bigger" challenge. Keep
in mind that our sailors are performing this very "noble"
endeavor which is to provide humanitarian aid to those in
need in Japan. They have been trained extensively and I
have the utmost confidence that they will succeed in their
current mission.
Please look over this current newsletter for very important
information from your Ombudsman about disaster
preparedness. It is very valuable information for all of us to
know about. I also encourage you to attend as many USS
Germantown FRG events as possible where you will meet
other family members and gather beneficial information for
you and your families during your sailor's time out to sea.
I am praying for all of you and look forward to seeing you all
very soon!
Warmly,
Cecy Crary
Words of Blessings from Chaplain Kim
Dear Germantown Families,
Greetings from Southeast Asia!
We have visited two ports since
the last newsletter, and I led a
total of over 110 volunteers from
our Sailors and Marines to one
Community Service Project in
Thailand and two Community
Relations Projects in Indonesia
while other ships had average of
10 to 30 volunteers. Our Sailors
and Marines of Germantown once
again demonstrated exceptional
spirit of sacrificial and
compassionate volunteerism.
In Thailand we served 50 HIV+
orphans at Abundant Life Home.
Our Sailors and Marines
collected donations and
purchased food and hygiene
products for the orphans and
generously paid for the dinner
fellowship with them. Also, with
the funds provided by the 7th
Fleet we bought a basketball
hoop, guitars, and sound system.
We played with the children and
also helped them with their
construction project of
expanding the orphanage.
Everyone commented it was the
best part of the port visit.
In Indonesia, we visited two high
schools and spent some quality
time with the students who
asked us various questions about
life in the military and America.
We were even featured in
Indonesia's largest newspaper.
It was an eye-opening
opportunity for us to learn about
them and to appreciate all the
blessings and freedoms we have
in the States.
Our Community
Service/Relations Project
definitely enhanced the image of
our military and country and also
highly boosted the morale of our
Sailors and Marines. Some even
found faith in the Lord as their
hearts were humbled while
interacting with the HIV+
orphans. We were undoubtedly
touched and deeply blessed by
the whole experiences. We
received more than we gave to
the local populace.
Right now we are heading toward
the earthquake and tsunami
stricken Japan. The Lord is good
and cares for our Sailors and
Marines and their families, so
there is nothing to worry about.
By God's grace we will make a
difference in the lives of the
Japanese people and once again
make our families proud. This is
why we joined the service: to
help the helpless.
Thank you for your prayerful
support. Please continue to lift
up all of us in your faithful and
genuine prayer. We will not only
come home safely but changed
and matured.
May the Lord bless you and keep
you safe!
In His Grace,
LCDR Paul Kim
Command Chaplain, USS
Germantown
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MWR Price:
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Bleacher Seating, Rows 8-15
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Family Readiness Group
Germantown Families,
I hope that everyone is doing well. It is with
great pleasure that we introduce to you the new
officers of the Family Readiness Group. I,
Angela Lopez, am the new President; Vice
President Chloe Zehrung; Secretary Ann Cramer
and treasurer Etenesh (Etta) Gould.
We have some upcoming celebrations and we
invite you all to come and have some fun! We
always have a good time at our events and
meetings, and it is a great opportunity to meet
people who are having similar experiences. First
of all, the FRG is going to be holding a bake sale
on March 18th and 19th from 9 am until 2 pm at
the Fleet NEX on wet side and any help would be
greatly appreciated. To discuss the results of the
fundraiser and go over planning for our Halfway
Party and Easter, we will be holding a meeting on
Monday, March 21 at the Admiral Robinson Rec
Center (the bowling alley on dry side) in the
banquet room. From 5:30 to 6:30 we will do our
normal social hour and then the meeting will
proceed at 6:30.The Halfway Party is set for
April 3 at the Admiral Prout Field from 2pm until
5pm. We will also be having an event for Easter
on April 23 at the Admiral Prout Field from 1pm
until 4 pm with an egg hunt and games. More
details will be sent out in emails. If you would
like to receive information from the FRG we ask
that you please send us an email at
fsggtown@yahoo.com. Also, if you have any
ideas or recommendations for fundraisers or
events we welcome them and would like to see
you at the meetings so we can hear them.
In closing, I thought I would leave you with
this quote, “No one's life is a smooth sail; we all
come into stormy weather. But it's this adversity -
- and more specifically, our resilience -- that
makes us strong and successful.” I hope that you
all continue to do well.
Very Respectfully,
Angela Lopez
FRG President
USS Germantown Family Readiness
Group
fsggtown@yahoo.com
719-469-4686
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“MY FAVORITE RECIPE”

CMC’S NU ‘AWLINS BBQ SHRIMP

Ingredients:

3 to 5 pounds Raw Jumbo White Shrimp

or Tiger Prawns
4 sticks Butter or Margarine
2 bottles of BBQ Sauce
1/2 bottle of Soy Sauce
2 to 3 Large Lemons
5 to 6 Toes of Garlic
2 Bay Leaves

Take large shrimp or prawns and clean thoroughly de-head Shrimp and
take off the first couple of layers of shell.

In a large pot melt four sticks of butter, 2 bottles of BBQ sauce, 1/2
bottle of soy sauce, toes of garlic, 2 bay leaves and bring to a medium
boil.

Place shrimp in boiling sauce, cut lemons in half squeeze in to sauce

and throw the lemon halves in for good measure boil for 45 minutes.

Serve with French bread or any other type of bread to soak up the tasty
sauce while you eat the BBQ shrimp. Tends to be a little messy make sure
you have a PLAN to clean up.

Bon Appetite!!!

***Just as a point of information, I ask for EAOS of sailor to allow to place recipes chronologically and while sailors are still with the command.
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Sunday

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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10:30a 15th Annual 9a FRG

Mommy (or ASYMCA/USO Fundraising
Daddy!) and Golf
Me Tournament
Storytime
9a FRG
Fundraising

11a Story
Time at the
San Marcos
Library
20 21 22 23 24 25 26

5:30p Circus 9a 6th

FRG Vargas Annual
Meeting Woof Walk

27 28 29 30 31

7:30p 8a Circus
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Cirque Du
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5k, 10k,
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3 4 5 6 7 8 9

2p 5p Padres
Germantown Opening
FRG Half Way Day!!
Party

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

5:30p FRG
Meeting

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

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Time at Trg Easter
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 FEATURE
Is Your Family Prepared for the Next Disaster?

Disasters can strike at a moment's notice so being prepared before they occur is an important step in ensuring the safety
of you and your family.

• Create a household disaster plan.

• Prepare first aid kits for the home and for each vehicle.
• Create an emergency supply kit or grab-and-go bag.
• Keep important papers in a fire-resistant carrying case and bring it with you in case of an emergency.
• Create a roadside emergency kit for each automobile (breaking down while evacuating could leave you and your family in
worse shape than if you had simply done nothing).

Household Disaster Plan

• As a family, decide on two places to meet in case an emergency occurs in or near your home (one should be near your home;
the other, outside of the neighborhood).
• Pick two out-of-town contacts (family, family friends) for the family to contact in case you become separated.
• Prepare a checklist of important phone numbers, addresses, and contacts.
• Develop a 'shelter in place" strategy in the event that evacuation is not an option.
• Prepare an evacuation strategy for different types of disasters that may occur in your area. Practice each strategy with your
family several times a year.
• Train all able-bodied family members in the use of CPR, fire extinguishers, and common first-aid procedures.
• Ensure your yard is prepared for a disaster by trimming branches, replacing gravel or rock landscaping with light-weight mulch,
and checking for fire hazards.
• Purchase a battery-operated radio or NOAA weather radio in case power is lost during a disaster.

Recommended Supplies for First Aid Kit

• A first aid manual

• Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
• Cleansing agents such as isopropyl alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, soap, antibiotic ointments
• Several pairs of latex gloves
• Petroleum jelly
• Cotton Balls
• Tweezers, needles, scissors
• Moistened towelettes or baby wipes
• Sunscreen
• Thermometer.

Recommended Emergency Kit Supplies

• Prescription medications
• Cash, traveler's checks, and loose change
• A sleeping bag, blanket, and pillow for each family member. Keep additional blankets handy if you live in a cold-weather
climate
• At least one additional change of clothing, including a long-sleeved shirt, pants, durable shoes, and gloves
• A bottle of chlorine bleach and a medicine dropper can be used to create a disinfectant, or even drinking water if no other
options are available. For a disinfectant, combine nine parts water to one part bleach. To treat water, add 16 drops of bleach per
gallon of water. Avoid scented or color-safe bleaches.
• A fire extinguisher
• Waterproof matches and a lighter
• Personal hygiene items
• Paper plates, paper cups, plastic utensils, and paper towels
• Paper, pens and pencils; books, magazines, videos, games, and puzzles
• Batteries of various sizes and types
• If you have pets, keep extra food and medicines on-hand. Also, have a travel crate ready for each pet in case you must
evacuate your home.
 • A pocket knife, whistle
• Dusk mask
• Local maps.

Recommended Food for Emergency Supply Kit

• Dried meats (a good source of protein)

• Canned fish and meat
• Canned fruits and vegetables
• Whole grain crackers (can be used in place of bread)
• Nuts, granola bars, and/or dry cereals
• Juice boxes
• Electrolyte drinks
• Enough water to sustain each family member for 72 hours
• A bottle of multivitamins
• A manual can opener
• An assortment of Ziploc bags, Tupperware, and a roll of tinfoil
• A small camping stove or grill that can be used for cooking.

Grab-and-Go Box
Important papers that should be kept in a fireproof, waterproof container include:

• Copies of all insurance policies, wills, deeds, tax returns, driver's licenses, credit cards, automobile titles, and bank records
• Copies of utility bills which can be used to prove or establish residency
• Family records such as Social Security cards, passports, as well as birth and marriage certificates
• List of medical contacts, including family physicians, hospitals, and other medical service providers. It is also a good idea to
keep a list of medical conditions, allergies, and drug prescriptions.
• For pet owners, keep vaccination and veterinary records, along with up-to-date photos of your pet can assist in locating them if
you are separated.
• An inventory of valuable household goods can be helpful when filing insurance claims.
• A list of phone numbers and addresses of relatives and friends.

Recommended Supplies for Roadside Emergency Kit

• Jumper cables
• Flares
• Several quarts of oil
• Antifreeze
• Spare fuses
• A flashlight and extra batteries
• A small tool box
• A can of tire inflator
• Tire pressure gauge.

Disaster Preparedness Lists Compiled by

Edmand Pace, SLIS Graduate Research Assistant
Southern Miss School of Library & Information Science
Taken from: http://www.usm.edu/slis/disaster.htm

MORE RESOURCES:

http://72hours.org/
http://preparedness.com/
http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/
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It’s important that our families have as many resources Navy & DoD Information
as possible at their fingertips. This page is included to
give you a quick reference guide to some of the Navy Region Southwest: www.cnic.navy.mil/cnrsw
resources that are available to us. If you feel there is Navy Knowledge Online: www.nko.navy.mil
something missing that others may want to know, please
feel free to let me know. Official Navy Web Page: www.navy.mil
**Please remember that information changes all the time Travel/ PCS Info: www.defensetravel.dod.mil
so if you find any of the following is no longer correct
please do not hesitate to contact me and I will do my
best to find the current information. Parenting Information
Family Activities http://family.go.com
Top Web Sites to Know!
Parenthood: www.parenthood.com
Amer. Red Cross (San Diego): www.sdarc.org
American Red Cross (National): www.redcross.org Children’s Books Online: www.childrensbooksonline.org
Armed Services YMCA: www.asymcasd.org Learning Disabilities Assoc.: www.ldasandiego.org
CNIC Housing www.housing.navy.mil/onestop
Commissary: www.commissaries.com
New to the Area? Info & Relocation Support
Fleet & Family Support Ctr: www.cnrsw.navy.mil/fsc
Employment Info www.caljobs.ca.gov
Golden Share Food Co-op:
www.goldensharefoods.com Homeport San Diego: www.homeport-sd.com
GI Bill, Scholarships, & Job www.gibillexpress.com Military Family Housing: www.cnrswhousing.navy.mil
Military Child Educ. Coalition: www.militarychild.org San Diego Union Tribune: www.signonsandiego.com
Military One Source: www.militaryonesource.com
Military Installations www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil
Military Students www.militarystudent.org
Morale, Welfare, & Recreation: www.mwrtoday.com Military Homefront www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil
National Military Family Assoc: www.militaryfamily.org Automated Housing Referral Network www.ahrn.com
Navy Exchange: www.mynavyexchange.com
NavyMarine Corps Relief: www.nmcrs.org/sdiego-area Military Spouse Info
Operation Homefront
Military Spouse Career Network: www.mscn.org
www.operationhomefront.net/socal
Thrift Savings Plan Info www.tsp.gov Mil Spouse Corp Car Network www.msccn.org
TriWest: www.triwest.com Surface Enlisted Spouses Assoc
United Concordia: www.tricaredentalprogram.com www.facebook.com/surfaceenlistedspouses
United Way: www.unitedway.org surfaceenlistedspouses@yahoo.com
USMC Community Svcs (All) www.usmc-mccs.org
USO San Diego: www.usosandiego.org
VA GI Bill Info www.gibill.va.gov 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

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MARCH 2011
EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER
PROGRAM (EFMP) SUPPORT
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
Orientation
Mar 21, Mon, 2 PM - 3 PM, FFSC BVH
Mar 22, Tue, 9 AM - 10 AM, FFSC NBSD
Mar 23, Wed, 5 PM - 6 PM, FFSC MCB
Mar 29, Thu, 9 AM -10 AM, FFSC NBC
EMPLOYMENT & TRANSITION
ASSISTANCE
Finding Federal Employment
Mar 24, Thu, 9 AM - 11 AM, FFSC NBC
Mar 24, Thu, 9 AM - 11 AM, Murphy Canyon Chapel,
3200 Santo Rd, SD CA 92124
Job Fair
Mar 30, Wed, 10 AM - 2 PM, Scottish Rite Center, 1895
Camino Del Rio South, SD CA 92108
How to Work a Job Fair
Mar 28, Mon, 9 AM - 11 AM, FFSC NBSD
Job Search Strategies
Mar 18, Fri, 9 AM - 10 AM, FFSC Family Readiness
Express, Chollas Heights, 3250 Transmitter Rd., San
Diego, CA 92115
Mar 23, Wed, 10 AM - 11 AM, FFSC VSM
Resume Writing
Mar 15, Tue, 9 AM - 11 AM, FFSC NBSD
Mar 22, Tue, 9 AM - 11 AM, FFSC NBPL
Mar 23, Wed, 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM, FFSC VSM
Mar 25, Fri, 9 AM - 11 AM, FFSC Family Readiness Express,
Chollas Heights, 3250 Transmitter Rd., San Diego, CA 92115
Mar 28, Mon, 5 PM - 7 PM, FFSC NBSD
Mar 29, Tue, 9 AM - 11 AM, FFSC NBSD
Winning Interview Techniques
Mar 16, Wed, 10 AM - 12 PM, FFSC VSM
Mar 17, Thu, 9 AM - 11 AM, FFSC NBC
Mar 21, Mon, 5 PM - 7 PM, FFSC NBSD
Mar 22, Tue, 9 AM - 11 AM, FFSC NBSD
PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Consumer Awareness / Tax Tips
Mar 21, Mon, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM, FFSC Family Readiness
Express, Chollas Heights, 3250 Transmitter Rd., San Diego,
CA 92115
Mar 21, Mon, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM, FFSC Family Readiness
Express, Chollas Heights, 3250 Transmitter Rd., San Diego,
CA 92115
Mar 29, Tue, 2 PM - 3:30 PM, FFSC NBSD
Credit Management: Using Credit Wisely
Mar 24, Thu, 2 PM - 3:30 PM, FFSC NBSD
Mar 28, Mon, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM, FFSC Family Readiness
Express, Chollas Heights, 3250 Transmitter Rd., San Diego,
CA 92115
Home Buying
Mar 22, Tue, 1 PM - 4 PM, Murphy Canyon Chapel, 3200
Santo Rd, SD CA 92124
Raising Financially Fit Kids
Mar 2, Wed, 3 PM - 4 PM, Murphy Canyon Chapel, 3200
Santo Rd, SD CA 92124
Mar 17, Thu, 3 PM - 4 PM, FFSC VSM
Mar 24, Thu, 3 PM - 4 PM, FFSC BVH
REDUX
Mar 31, Thu, 2 PM - 3 PM, FFSC NBC
Saving and Investing
Mar 24, Thu, 3 PM - 4:30 PM, FFSC NBPL
Survivor Benefits Plan (SBP)
Mar 30, Wed, 10 AM - 11 AM, Murphy Canyon Chapel, 3200
Santo Rd, SD CA 92124
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
Mar 30, Wed, 3 PM - 4 PM, FFSC NBPL
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
Transferring within CONUS: More Resources &
LessStress for Your Next PCS
Mar 16, Wed, 9:30 AM - 11 AM, FFSC BVH
Mar 22, Tue, 2 PM - 3:30 PM, Murphy Canyon Chapel, 3200
Santo Rd, SD CA 92124
Transferring Overseas: More Resources &
LessStress for Your Next PCS!
Mar 17, Thu, 9 AM - 10:30 AM, FFSC NBPL
Mar 28, Mon, 5 PM - 6:30 PM, FFSC NBSD
Fly for Free: Space A Travel
Mar 24, Thu, 10 AM - 11 AM, Murphy Canyon Chapel, 3200
Santo Rd, SD CA 92124
Mar 24, Thu, 10 AM - 11 AM, FFSC Family Readiness
Express, Chollas Heights, 3250 Transmitter Rd., San Diego,
CA 92115
LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION Hours: Mon, 7:30 am-7 pm
Tue-Fri: 7:30 am-4:30 pm
Building Effective Anger Management Skills 619-556-7404
(BEAMS)
Mar 23, Wed, 2 PM - 4 PM, NMCSD Bldg 26, 1st Floor, Naval Base Coronado (NBC)
Wellness Center Building 318 Saufley Road
San Diego, CA 92135-7138
Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:30 am-4:30 pm
Responsible Anger Management 619-545-6071
Mar 24 - 25, Thu - Fri, 9 AM - 4 PM, FFSC NBPL
Naval Base Point Loma (NBPL)
Buildings 211 & 212
FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT 140 Sylvester Road
San Diego, CA 92106-3521
Active Duty Pregnancy Resources Workshop Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:30 am-4:30 pm
Mar 16, Wed, 1 PM - 4 PM, FFSC NBPL 619-553-8306

Bayview Hills Branch (BVH)

Basic Home Organization 1967 Sky Harbor Road
Mar 22, Tue, 10 AM - 11 AM, FFSC Family Readiness San Diego, CA 92139
Express, Chollas Heights, 3250 Transmitter Rd., San Diego, 619-556-1275
CA 92115 Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:30 am-4:30 pm
619-556-1275

Couples Communication Child care is available for classes held at the Murphy Canyon
Mar 24, Thu, 5 PM - 7 PM, FFSC NBSD Chapel. Please call to arrange at least one week in advance:
(619) 556-0031.
Developing Your Family Care Plan Our mobile FFSC, the Family Readiness Express (FRE) will
Mar 31, Thu, 9 AM - 10 AM, FFSC NBSD be in Eucalyptus Ridge housing starting February 7th! The
FRE’s address: Eucalyptus Ridge, 124 Gold Bar Lane,
International Spouse Tea Time Lakeside, CA 92040.
Mar 29, Mon, 10 AM - 11:30 AM, Murphy Canyon Chapel, Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 AM-4 PM. 858-431-6382
3200 Santo Rd, SD CA 92124

Preschool Blocks (Ages 3-5)

Mar 17, Thu, 10 AM - 11:30 AM, Murphy Canyon Youth
Center, 4867 Santo Rd, SD CA 92124

Positive Parenting Workshop (Ages 0-5)

Mar 17, Thu, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM, FFSC MCB
Mar 24, Thu, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM, FFSC MCB
Mar 31, Thu, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM, FFSC MCB

Spouse Readiness Workshop: Resources for

the Military Family
Mar 17, Thu, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM, FFSC NBSD
Mar 24, Thu, 9 AM - 11 AM, FFSC VSM Surface Enlisted Spouses (SES) has been established to give
Mar 30, Wed, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM, FFSC BVH military spouses a safe place to socialize with other military spouses
outside your command about the unique lifestyle of the military.
Your Metro San Diego Fleet & Family What’s great about this new resource is that military spouses can
Support Center Locations: network, socialize and ask questions with other spouses outside
their command.
Murphy Canyon Branch (MCB)
4867 T Santo Road
San Diego, CA 92124
We have events/gatherings of all types every other month. These
Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:30 am-4:30 pm events have included everything from “Recipe Swaps to Pajama
858-277-4259 Party’s.” To be added to our event email list please send an email
The Village at Serra Mesa Branch (VSM)
to: SurfaceEnlistedSpouses@yahoo.com with “ADD ME” in the
3141 Afton Road subject line.
San Diego, CA 92123
619-556-1277
Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:30 am-4:30 pm
619-556-1277

Naval Base San Diego (NBSD) Buildings 259, 261 & 263
3005 Corbina Alley, Suite 1
San Diego, CA 92136-5190