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WHAT S HAPPENED IN THE B ATTALION? .................. 2-7 PHOTO G ALLERY ........ 8-11 NEWS YOU CAN USE FROM YOUR F AMILY R EADINESS OFFICER ....................... 12-13 V ALUABLE RESOURCES FOR THE FAMILIES .......... 14-19 EPILOGUE ................. 20
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The Dental
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2D DENTAL BATTALION / NAVAL DENTAL CENTER 2D MARINE LOGISTICS GROUP, CAMP LEJEUNE, NC KEEPING YOU - THE FAMILIES, INFORMED! Our Battalion Mission: Dental force protection of Marines and Sailors of II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, MCAS New River and tenant commands.
TO HOSPITALMAN PATRICK M. MCNULTY UNITED STATES NAVY FOR PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN THE SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTIES WHILE SERVING AS GENERAL DUTY CORPSMAN, 2D MARINE SPECIAL OPERATIONS BATTALION, MARINE SPECIAL OPERATIONS REGIMENT, U.S. MARINE CORPS FORCES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND ON 10 AUGUST 2011. HOSPITALMAN MCNULTY DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF BY QUICKLY REACTING TO A MAJOR TRAFFIC ACCIDENT INVOLVING TWO OVERTURNED VEHICLES AND THREE CIVILIANS ON 10 AUGUST 2011. HE QUICKLY IDENTIFIED THE MOST SERIOUSLY INJURED CASUALTY THAT WAS TRAPPED IN AN OVERTURNED VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO EXTRACT HER FROM THE VEHICLE AND RENDER OUTSTANDING MEDICAL CARE UNTIL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ARRIVED ON SCENE. AFTER THE MORE SERIOUSLY INJURED CAUSALTY WAS CARED FOR, HOSPITALMAN MCNULTY RETURNED TO THE OTHER TWO INVOLVED IN THE ACCIDENT AND EXAMINED THEM FOR ANY UNSEEN INJURIES. HIS QUICK ASSESSMENT OF THE ACCIDENT SCENE AND ABILITY TO TRIAGE AND RENDER OUTSTANDING MEDICAL CARE ENABLED EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO RAPIDLY TRANSPORT ALL CASUALTIES TO A HIGHER LEVEL OF CARE. HOSPITALMAN MCNULTYS MANAGERIAL ABILITY, PERSONAL INITIATIVE, AND UNSWERVING DEVOTION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIM AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF MARINE CORPS AND UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.
The Fleet Marine Force Qualified Officer (FMFQO) Insignia is earned by Navy Officers assigned to the Fleet Marine Force of the U.S. Marine Corps who have successfully completed the necessary requirements including serving for one year in a Marine Corps Command, passing the Marine PFT, and an oral board conducted by FMF qualified officers. This formal designation as a FMFQO is a significant milestone and recognizes the individuals commitment and professional qualification of the Navy Officer serving
Navy Enlisted FMF Marine Force Warfare Specialist Logistics Combat Element (LCE)
HN Box HN Gause HM3 Miller HM3 Rivera HM3 Rochelle HM3 Williamson HM2 Toledo HM1 Garcia HMCS Kitchens The Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Enlisted Warfare Specialist Device is a qualification insignia of the United States Navy earned by Navy enlisted members assigned to the Fleet Marine Force of the U.S. Marine Corps who have successfully completed the necessary requirements of the Enlisted Fleet Marine Force Warfare Specialist (EFMFWS) Program per OPNAV Instruction 1414.4C. This involves serving one year with a Marine Corps Unit (two years for reserves), a written test, demonstrating skills used in service with the Marines such as weapon breakdown and familiarization, land navigation, combat communications and an oral examination by senior enlisted sailors who are FMF qualified.
For each of these selections, the person must be nominated based on a number of things ranging from uniform appearance, off duty education, awards received to overall exemplarily performance. The nominees are screened before a board of senior military personnel who ask a myriad of questions about the performance of their jobs, anything pertaining to current events and military history just to name a few. In other words, its not easy!
The Good Conduct Medal is awarded to any activeduty enlisted member of the United States military who completes three consecutive years of "honorable and faithful service". Such service implies that a standard enlistment was completed without any non-judicial punishments, disciplinary infractions, or court martial offenses. HOORAY to the following: Mrs. Twyla Nicholson (Mainside), for her selection as the Civilian of the Quarter 4th Qtr and to Mrs. Loretta Hampton (New River), as the Contractor of the Quarter for 4th Qtr. Each of the 5 clinics nominates a Civilian and a Contractor who has gone above and beyond in the duties of their job and who has significantly impacted their clinic during the quarter. From these nominees the top two are then selected. Simply said Ladies Congrats and You ROCK!
Re-enlistments
HN A. James HM3 A. Cotrillkurzmiller HM3 E. Garcia HM3 G. Reines HM2 K. McDonough HM1 T. Ramsey HM1 K. Lundgren HMC R. Morgan HMCS M. DesChamps
Mrs.Collins, Asrequestedhereisourupdate.Shipboard lifeisdefinitelydifferent;ittookusa littlewhiletoadapttoitbutwe'remaking itjustfine(barelyLol!).Wetrytostay asbusyaspossiblesothetimewillgoby faster;wegotothegym,wedoMCMAPand studyforourpins. Ourhighlightsinclude:Mailcallwhichis likeChristmasunlessyoudon'tgetapack age,portcalls;sofarwe'vebeentoItaly, Spain,CreteandDubai,alsowehavethe lovely"Icecreamsocial"aboutonceamonth and"steelbeach"forwhichwehavetobe underwayfor45consecutivedaysinorderto ratetwobeersupontheflightdeck,sofar wehavehadthreesteelbeachdays.We've havebeenouttoseaforsevenmonthsandwe stillhavefourmoretogo,weareSOlook ingforwardtogettingbackandburninglots ofleave:)Wehopeeverythingiswellwith youalland"that'sallI'vegotsayabout that"(ForestGumpaccent)Lol! V/R, HM1(FMF)Gamboa,R. DentalLPO 22dMarineExpeditionaryUnit USSBataan/LHD5
Photo Gallery
Welcome Back to Our Recently Returned Sailors from deployment:
Female Engagement Team HM3 Hankins HM2 Sotelo Border Advisor Patrol2 HM2 Higley
Photo Gallery
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Photo Gallery
Want to see more pictures of our Sailors and Marines? Check out our eMarine.org page or our Facebook page!
http://emarine.org/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/2dDentalBattalion/160148554001690
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While 2012 is just around the corner and there are bound to be changes, we here in Dental Battalion are not immune. This is the beginning of new Dental Dispatch year and we have made some changes, besides the color layout, we have added more pictures, a safety column and more. One of the big changes that we have implemented is not with the newsletter but in our way of communicating with the active duty service members and their contacts. eMarine is our new webbased communication tool and we are very excited about using it. While not interactive like Facebook (you cant leave messages on the page) we will have photos, polls, administrative information, helpful resources for everyone and more. If you are a service member, then you are in the system as a sponsor and are required to register to create
your user name and password. If you are a family member or friend, then your sponsor must invite you to register (FYI - a sponsor can only invite 5 people to join). The process is easy and the effort well worth the time! There will be a section in the newsletter on registering for the site, but you can always send me an email to ask for additional help. This is no doubt a very busy time of the year for everyone and I hope you each have a lovely holiday season and will have a very prosperous and fortunate 2012. Until next month ~Kara
Childrens Holiday Party 10 Dec 11 09001100 Stone Street Community Center Battalion Holiday Party 16 Dec 11 18002200 Marston Pavilion Hanukkah 20 Dec 28 Dec Starts at sunset Christmas Holiday 23-27 Dec News Years Holiday 30 Dec 113 Jan 12 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday 16 Jan 12 Valentines Day 14 Feb 12 Presidents Day 20 Feb 12
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS
The FRO is always available to talk to or to answer your questions. Please feel free to contact me:
Kara Collins Family Readiness Officer (FRO) 2d Dental Battalion Office 910-450-2208 ext 217 Blackberry: 910-467-4109
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keeping a spouse or partner from contacting family or friends withholding money stopping a spouse or partner from getting or keeping a job actual or threatened physical harm sexual humiliation or assault threats of suicide or harm to children extreme jealousy, accusations of infidelity, or stalking
In military families, the stress caused by long separations and repeated deployments can increase the risk of domestic abuse. Guard and Reserve families are no less at risk than are activeduty families at military installations. But in civilian communities abuse may go undetected longer, and victims may not get the help they need as soon. How to take action If you think you or someone you know is being abused by a spouse, domestic partner, boyfriend, or girlfriend, dont ignore the situation and hope that it goes away. Domestic abuse almost always gets worse over time, not better. Silence is an abusers ally. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (www.thehotline.org) will help you take immediate action with information on safety planning, shelters, legal assistance, and other domestic abuse resources in your area. Just call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224. Military OneSource consultants can also help you take action to stop domestic abuse, as well as strengthen your relationship through counseling or other resources. Call 1-800-342-9647 or go to www.MilitaryOneSource.com to learn about your options.
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healthful working conditions is the responsibility of all Navy personnel, both military and civilian. Employees shall report hazards promptly. It is an employee's right and obligation to report any condition in the workplace which could cause an accident or illness.
Immediately report unsafe or unhealthful working conditions Since many safety and occupational health prob-
tions at the earliest possible time, and the prompt correction of the related hazards at the working level, are essential elements of mishap prevention. Navy activities shall use the following procedures for submission of employee reports of unsafe or unhealthful working conditions.
ment of an alleged hazard by the by Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) representative, or with action taken to abate a confirmed hazard, is encouraged to discuss the situation further with the local site OSH manager. If after this discussion the originator remains dissatisfied, he/she may appeal the decision via the employees chain of command. The appeal (or report) shall be in writing and will contain, at least, the following information : A description of the alleged hazard including its location and the standard violated, if known. How, when, and to whom the original report of the alleged hazard was submitted. What actions were taken as a result of the original report. An interim response that may include the expected date for a complete response, in cases where feasible. Subsequent appeals may be submitted if the originator is still not satisfied with action taken as a result of previous appeals.
lems can be eliminated as soon as they are identified, Navy activities shall encourage all personnel to orally report unsafe or unhealthful working conditions to their first-line supervisor, who will act promptly to correct the deficiency. The supervisor will contact the local facilities or business office for corrective action. The supervisor can contact the activities occupational safety office for assistance as necessary. The supervisor will keep the reporting employee informed of all actions taken.
Thank you for taking the time and interest to learn about safety and health and how to prevent future injuries and illnesses.
Submit a report of an unsafe or unhealthful working conditions Any Navy employee (or employee representative)
may submit a written report of an unsafe or unhealthful condition directly to the activity safety office. OPNAV Form 5100/11 (Navy Employee Report of Unsafe or Unhealthful Working Condition) is to be used for reporting purposes. Forms are available adjacent to Safety bulletin boards. Employees who wish to remain anonymous may so indicate on the form. Navy policy requires that personnel will not be subject to any discrimination or reprisal as a result of reporting safety or health hazards.
Safety First!
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motor vehicle designed, manufactured and used primarily for transportation of persons for compensation (buses, taxicabs, etc.); In the living quarters of a motor home or home car; In a house trailer. Open containers of spirituous liquor (bourbon, gin, vodka, etc.), mixed drinks or fortified wine (wine with higher alcohol content, i.e., 17% to 24%, such as sherry or port) in the passenger area of any motor vehicle is always unlawful. The amount of unopened alcoholic beverage which may be transported without a permit is as follows: Not more than 80 liters of malt beverages, other than draft malt beverages in kegs Any amount of draft malt beverages in kegs Not more than 20 liters of unfortified wine Not more than eight liters of either fortified wine or spirituous liquor, or eight liters of the two combined.
Whether you ride a Harley, a sport bike or are considering buying one, check out the MCCS Lejeune Motorcycle Safety page. They have great tips to help you make safe and informed decisions about riding.
http://www.mccslejeune.com/motorcyclesafety.html
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http://www.mccslejeune.com
Dont forget the air stations have MCCS websites too! Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point http://www.mccscherrypoint.com Marine Corps Air Station New River http://www.mccsnr.com
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SPOTLIGHT
Did you know that... MCCS Camp Lejeune has these workshops?
NUTRITION WORKSHOP FREE workshop covers healthy food choices; lifestyle and behavioral modifications; macronutrients; nutrition traps, trends & fast food; nutrition for exercise & health; and supplement use & abuse. Open to authorized patrons ages 12 and up. No pre-registration required. Space is limited; first come, first served. For more information, call 910-451-0471 *1st Tuesday of each month, 0930-1100 *Bldg 510 (Marine Division Training Ctr, located on N. Street) TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR FINANCES An interactive training session, which covers the basics of starting a personal financial plan. Participants focus on developing realistic and measurable personal financial goals. Maintaining a workable budget to include savings, understanding military pay, and managing your credit/ checkbook are further explored. Call 910-4510174 for details. RELAX Slow down. Take a rest. Breathe. Relax. Discover new ways to let go. Find ways to enter into deep, peaceful, mindful relaxation. Learn new techniques that will help you give your stress wings and let it all fly away. This free workshop is open all ID cardholders. Please call Resilience Education, 910-451-2865 to register.
CONGRATULATIONS!
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Epilogue...
Happy Holidays!
T U R K E Y E N I P S E S G J O L L Y H E S A G E O P I P O I N S E T T I A L T I F D B D S S I H Y C S C E R T J E U L C L A O E Y I L I S N X C K O D L K L U C T T D P O E O I C A E S L I S S N T R I L R L C R B E Y I T A S I O T F A E A G T D M A T Z H N W I T T G N I V A R S R G O S N D N I S D W O R N G N C I E O A K O E L S F N S B W P G L B R E N L E N P Z C H I M N E Y T E S N S R S E V L E R E E D N I E R I BELLS CANDLES CHIMNEY COLD CROWDS DECORATIONS EGGNOG ELVES FIR GIFTS HOLIDAY HOLLY ICICLES JOLLY MISTLETOE PARADES PINE POINSETTIA REINDEER SLED SNOWFLAKES SPIRIT STAND STAR STICKERS TINSEL TRADITION TURKEY WINTER WREATH YULETIDE
Favorite Recipes (If you have a recipe youd like to share, please send it to me!)
Niui Pip (Coconut Turkey) from the kitchen of Mrs. Fae Thompson (HM2 Julie Thompsons Mom)
Ingredients: 2turkeylegs&2turkeywings 1tspadobopowder 1tspgarlicpowder 1canofcoconutcream(noadded sugar) 1/2cupofmayonnaise 1greenpepper(chopped) 1/2onion(chopped) 1tomato(chopped)
Preparation:
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