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MALS-11, EMARINE COMMUNICATION TOOL EMARINE is here at MALS-11. EMarine is our official organizational communication tool. It was developed to deliver readiness information to Marines and those who support them. This includes other service-members, civilian Marines, Family Members, and friends. Per MarAdmin 499/11, EMarine is being implemented throughout the entire Marine Corps, providing a consistent and familiar tool for you to use as you move from one unit to another. eMarine can be customized for your information needs and preferences. Please see flyer on pg 9 for Registration Procedures. MOAA, FREE SPOUSE SYMPOSIUM, REGISTRATION IS OPEN Spouse Symposium & Career Fair 2012, Keeping a Career on the Move, Thurs, Jan 26, San Diego Convention Center, 9AM 4PM. Co-produced by the Military Officers Association of America and Blue Star Families, this is the preeminent event for military spouses. Whether youre looking for a job now or preparing for a future career youll find workshops, experts and employers who can help. Sponsored by TriWest Healthcare Alliance and held in conjunction with West 2012, the event is free and open to all military spouses. Service members, vets also welcomed. To register click, http://www.moaa.org/spousesymposium/. SANTA IS COMING TO THE MCX Santa Claus will be visiting the Marine Corps Exchange here at Miramar: Saturdays from 10am - 3pm. Dec. 17th. There will be a Photographer on site. SANTAS HOLIDAY PARTY Come join us for fun active. Meet Santa, Holiday Treats, Storytime. Mon, Dec 19, 2011 10:00 a.m. In the Childrens Room MCCS MIRAMAR LIBRARY. 2012 MILITARY SPOUSE SCHOLARSHIPS Apply before Jan 31 deadline. The National Military Family Association is now accepting applications for its annual Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship Program. The Association recognizes the unique challenges todays military spouses face pursuing additional training or education. Scholarships of up to $1,000 are awarded to help ease the financial obstacles that accompany pursuing a higher education. Scholarships are awarded in six categories: * General (High School GED, English as a Second Language, Post-Secondary, Graduate), * Licensing Fee, * Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math Degree (to include certain healthcare fields), * Spouses of Fallen Service Members, * Spouses of Wounded Service Members, * Vocational or Technical Certification. Applications will only be accepted online http://www.militaryfamily.org/our-programs/military-spouse-scholarships and must be submitted by midnight EST, Jan 31, 2012. Spouses of uniformed service members (active duty, National Guard and Reserve, retirees, and survivors) from any branch or rank are eligible to apply. The scholarship funds may be used to assist with tuition, fees, and school room and board. Apply now! This scholarship program is made possible by partnerships with BAE Systems and Folds of Honor Foundation. For more information on military spouse education and careers, visit the Spouse Education section of our website. http://www.militaryfamily.org/. Contact: Bailey Bernius, PR@militaryfamily.org, http://www.militaryfamily.org/ OR 703-931-6632. NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 2012 MILITARY CHILD OF THE YEAR AWARD Deserving Young Patriots Will Win $5,000. Op Homefront announced the opening of the 2012 Military Child of the Year Award nomination period. The award will be given to an outstanding military child from each Service Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. The winners, who each will receive $5,000, will be flown with a parent or guardian to Washington, D.C., for special recognition ceremony on Apr 5, 2012. Nominations are being accepted online until Jan 15, 2012 at www.OperationHomefront.net/MCOY. Ideal candidates for the Military Child of the Year Award demonstrate resilience and strength of character, and thrive in the face of the challenges of military life. They demonstrate leadership within their families and within their communities. The sons and daughters of Americas service members learn what patriotism is at a very young age, said Jim Knotts, chief executive officer, Operation Homefront. Children in military families understand sacrifice and live with the concept of service. This is what the Military Child of the Year Award honors. Nominees must: Must have valid military ID or currently be enrolled in DEERS, Must be between the ages of 8-18, Must be able to travel to Washington, D.C., for the ceremony on April 5, 2012. Finalists must have a background check to confirm the information provided in the nomination and must provide references. Recipients of the 2011 awards are profiled in the book Our Youngest Heroes, available through Amazon.com. More information is available at http://www.operationhomefront.net/.
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COLGATE UNIVERSITY FALL 2012 ADMISSIONS OPPORTUNITY Colgate University is SEEKING to admit two Marines for Fall 2012. Colgate is one of the most highly selective liberal arts colleges in the nation consistently ranking in the top 25 in the country. Colgate is one the rare highly selective LSP institutions that GUARANTEES admission for two LSP Marines if they meet their set criteria. Colgate has committed a guarantee that based upon a Marine's demonstrated need, their maximum annual cost for room, board, tuition and books will not exceed $2000. Colgate's student charges for 2011-2012 are estimated at $55,570. In other words, this is a scholarship opportunity worth $25+K per year. The Dean of Admissions will be conducting interviews at CAMPEN on 30 Jan 2012. We need your assistance in getting the word out and seeking qualified Marines. For more information and to schedule an appointment please contact Beth E. Morgan, Director, Higher Education Initiatives, Leadership Scholar Program, Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps, Marine and Family Programs Division, (760) 429-4124 or beth.morgan@usmc.mil, http://www.leadershipscholarprogram.com. BABY DEVILFISH ANNOUNCEMENTS Congrats to Cpl Michael (Supply) and his wife Heather for the birth of their baby boy. Talan, 8lbs 1oz; 20.5 in. Born: Nov 5, 2011, Nav Med Cntr, San Diego Congrats to Sgt Harry (Avionics) and his wife Nicole for the birth of their baby girl. Naomi Nicole, 4lbs 12oz; 15 in. Born: Nov 6, 2011, UCSD Medical Center, Hillcrest Congrats to Sgt Hope (Avionics) and his wife Tia for the birth of their baby girl. Isla Roselynn, 8lbs; 19.5 in. Born: Nov 15, 2011, Nav Med Cntr, San Diego Congrats to Sgt Yeagle (Airframes) and his wife Jessica for the birth of their baby girl. Mackenzie Ann, 6lbs 12oz; 19in. Born Nov 16, 2011, Scripps, La Jolla Congrats to SSgt Carrizales (Supply) and his wife Star for the birth of their baby boy. Elijah Jay, 5lbs 11oz; 17.5in. Born: Nov 18, 2011, Nav Med Cntr, San Diego Congrats to GySgt Mounts (Ordnance) and his wife Houng for the birth of their baby boy. Mason Tran, 8lbs 11oz; 20.5in. Born: Nov 30, 2011, Nav Med Cntr, Camp Pendleton Congrats to Cpl Duncan (Ordnance) and his wife Marlyon for the birth of their baby girl. Mia Ann-Marie, 6lbs 5ozs; Congrats to Sgt Gerlak (Ops) and his wife Kasandra for the birth of their baby girl. Zoe, 7lbs; 19.25 in. Born: 15 Dec 2011, San Diego HOW DOES A HOME COOKED MEAL SOUND? The Great Escape, enlisted recreation center, is hosting its 25th annual HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Program. As in the past we have had an overwhelming response from the community. We are always in need of active duty military personnel who would like to have a delicious home cooked Holiday meal. This is a FREE program and is available to all active duty service members. The Great Escape matches up local families with active duty personnel who cannot make it home for the Christmas holidays. The host families pick up and return service members to The Great Escape on Christmas Day. While in the host family's home service members are provided a traditional holiday meal in the company of a caring family. By participating in this program YOU are allowing the community to show their appreciation to you, the service member. You will find a copy of the service member Home For The Holidays application form at the below website. http://www.mccsmiramar.com/greatescape_homefortheholidays.html MIRAMAR YOUTH & TEEN SERVICES: PROGRAM AND TRANSPORTATION SPOTS AVAILABLE! Miramar Youth and Teen Services are now taking enrollment for their Before and After School Program and Transportation Services to the following schools: Mason Elementary, Hage Elementary, Walker Elementary, Miramar Ranch Elementary, Wangenheim Middle School, NEW! Marshall Middle School, NEW! Scripps Ranch High School. Please call Resource & Referral Office at 858-577-6959 for details and to pick up your Registration Packet.
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CPR CLASSES CPR SAVES LIVES. Now you can too! Click the link view the schedule for upcoming CPR classes. http://www.mccsmiramar.com/mccs_coordinator.html EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM MCAS MIRAMAR FREE Sensory Friendly Movie Showing at Miramar Dec 28th at 2:00 p.m. Sensory friendly showing of Kung Fu Panda at The Bob Hope Theater aboard Miramar MCAS. There will be reduced sound, lowered lighting, and kids on special diets can bring in their own treats to enjoy during the show. Call (858) 577-4668 for more information. LINKS Lifestyle Insights, Networking, Knowledge & Skills. L.I.N.K.S. offers an orientation to the Marine Corps lifestyle, helping Marines and their families understand and adapt to the unique challenges military life often presents. Sessions cover military pay, deployment, base services, moving and much more. For more info or for registration, call 858-577-4918/4810. SEMPER FIT HOLIDAY HOURS Holiday Hours for the Semper Fit Facilities, December 19th, 2011 - January 2nd, 2012 Miramar Sports Complex, Bldg. 2471 December 19th - 23rd 0430 - 2200 December 24th - 26th 0800 - 1700 December 27th - 30th 0500 - 2100 Dec. 31st - Jan. 2nd 0800 - 1700 Semper Fit Center, Bldg. 2002 December 19th - 23rd 0500 - 1900 December 24th - 26th CLOSED December 27th - 30th 0600 - 1900 Dec. 31st - Jan. 2nd CLOSED Barn Fitness Center, Bldg. 7115 December 19th - 22nd 0500 - 1900 Dec. 23rd - Jan. 2nd CLOSED SINGLE MARINE PROGRAM FREE Friday Night Excursion, Provided by The Single Marine Program & The Great Escape. Who: All Active Duty Service Members. What: FREE Friday Night Excursion to the Gaslamp (Downtown San Diego)!! When: Friday, 16 December. Time: Depart at 2000 & Return approx. 0130 to The Great Escape, Bldg. 5305. SPACE IS LIMITED!! Sign up by 1900 Friday, 16 December at The Great Escape, Bldg. 5305. **For the Friday Night Excursion flier, click http://www.mccsmiramar.com/pdfs/FNE-DEC-2011.pdf. For more info, contact the SMP at 577-6283 or The Great Escape at 577-6171. THE GREAT ESCAPE FAQS What is The Great Escape (GE)? The GE is the enlisted rec center aboard Miramar. The facility is open to all active duty enlisted service members. What are the hours? The GE is open 365 days a year. We are open Sunday 0945 2300 (during football season), Mon 1100 2300, Tues Thurs 1100 2400 and Fri and Sat 1100 0100, We are open all holidays. What is in The GE? The GE features a variety of activities including but not limited to: Gaming Rooms (X BOX 360, PS 3, Wii, Kinect, Nintendo 64 and a game cube and a lot of games), 6 tournament size pool tables, ping pong tables, foosball and air hockey, 2 lounge areas with 60 TVs, and a movie room with 132 screen, 18 leather recliners and bean bags. FOOTBALL Catch NCAA and NFL football action on the big screen all week in The Great Escape.

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MIRAMAR CHAPEL, HANUKKAH & CHAPEL CHRISTMAS SERVICES AIRMAN MEMORIAL CHAPEL (MCAS MIRAMAR) CHRISTMAS EVENTS AND WORSHIP SERVICES Sun, 18 Dec at 0900 in the Main Chapel, Protestant Congregation presents the Annual Christmas Cantata, a Christmas Musical Celebration. Reception to follow. Sun, 18 Decmber at 1730 in the HUB, Christmas Potluck hosted by Catholic Community, Sign-up is encouraged. Entertainment will be offered. Available before and after Mass on 18 Dec and all days during the week after the 1100 daily Mass. Catholic Sacrament of Reconciliation Sat, 24 Dec at 1900 in the Main Chapel, Protestant Candle Light service Sat 24 Dec at 2400 Midnight, Catholic Midnight Mass Sun, 25 Dec at 0900, Protestant Service on Christmas Day Sun, 25 Dec at 1100, Catholic Mass on Christmas Day HANUKKAH Jewish Services 2011 Tuesday, 20 Dec, 1800, MCRD, Jewish Chapel Wednesday, 21 Dec, 1800, MCAS Miramar, MWHS-3 Bldg Thursday, 22 Dec, 1800, MAG 39, Camp Pendleton Friday, 23 Dec, 1900, MCRD, Jewish Chapel; Also observing Sabbath Please call the Airman Memorial Chapel at ext 858-577-1333 for more information. SAN DIEGO ARMED SERVICES YMCA: VOLUNTEER: Active Duty can have fun with us at our Military Volunteer Program, check out our January ASY Military Volunteer Calendar http://militaryymca.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ce7f1949eb46ca0b1aa8561bd&id=4d32493f5a&e=ce7228e8f2. STRESS LESS: With our Monthly Neighborhood Exchange. Just in time for the Holidays on Dec 21st. http://militaryymca.us1.listmanage1.com/track/click?u=ce7f1949eb46ca0b1aa8561bd&id=8e6cec2832&e=ce7228e8f2 SEMPER FIT ATHLETICS MCAS MIRAMAR Intramural Flag Football Tournament Registration Deadline: Thursday, 5 January Tournament Starts: 9 January Game Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays Game Times: 1100-1300 Limited to the first eight teams that register. Recreational Evening Basketball League Registration Deadline: Tuesday, 17 January League Starts: Tuesday, 24 January Days: Tuesday Evenings Game Times: 1700, 1800, 1900 Limited to the first six teams that register. For more info, contact Todd Howard, MCCS, Semper Fit Athletics at 858-577-1202. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES (CONTINUING OPPORTUNITY) YOUTH CENTER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM: Looking for Marines/Sailors/Spouses who have excellent communication and leadership skills appropriate for helping students with their homework at MCAS Miramar's Youth Center. We need volunteers willing to commit one hour per week for the school year (Monday-Thursday 1700-1900). No educational experience or background necessary. (LOA provided at completion of school year) . Contact Carrie Bryant at carrie.bryant@usmc.mil or 858.577.6633.
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MCCS HAPPENINGS Sat, Dec 17 *Santa Claus Visit with Photographer, 10 a.m. 3 p.m., MCX Main Store -MCCS Family Appreciation FREE Movie Day, 6:30 p.m., Theater, 858-577-4143 Dec 19 Jan 13 *Winter Camp 2011 Begins, Youth & Teen Center, 858-577-6959 to register Mon, Dec 19 *R. Lee Ermey Appearance and Signing, Bring a new unwrapped toy, 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., MCX Main Store Tues, Dec 20 -Tobacco Cessation Class (3 of 3), 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m., Semper Fit Center, 858-577-1331 Wed, Dec 21 -Dollar Day Wednesday Golf: $1.00 Golf All Day for Miramar Active Duty, 858-577-4155 -Career Resource Center, Interview Techniques, 1 - 3 p.m., The Hub Room 132, 858-577-6710 Sun, Dec 25 -Home for the Holidays Program, The Great Escape, 858-577-6171 to register or for information -The Great Escape is Open Today from 9:30 a.m. 11 p.m., 858-577-6171 BOB HOPE THEATER *Indicates Last Showing, Theater closed Monday and Tuesdays for info call 858-577-4142. Fri. Dec 16: Paranormal Activity 3 (R) 6:30 p.m. *The Three Musketeers (PG-13) 9:00 p.m. Sat. Dec 17: Swap Meet 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. FREE Advance Screening: War Horse (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. *Footloose (PG-13) 9:00 p.m. Sun. Dec 18: Puss In Boots (PG) 1:00 p.m. *The Thing (R) 6:30 p.m. Wed, Dec 21: The Rum Diary (R) 6:30 p.m. Thurs, Dec 22: *Johnny English Reborn (PG) 2:00 p.m. *Paranormal Activity 3 (R) 6:30 p.m. Fri, Dec 23: Tower Heist (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. In Time (PG-13) 9:00 p.m. Sat, Dec 24: Puss in Boots (PG) 1:00 p.m. Sun, Dec 25: CLOSED Merry Christmas! DSTRESS HOTLINE From combat related stress to the everyday stressors of life, stress can affect even the strongest Marine. The DSTRESS Line was developed by the Corps to provide professional, anonymous counseling for Marines, their families and loved ones when it's needed most. Call today to speak with one of your own. Call (1-877-476-7734) today. Line is now available to help West Coast Marines & Family members better deal with stress & mental health issues. More info available at www.dstressline.com.

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MWR This Week, December 15 - December 22, 2011 (This info is from West Naval Region for the San Diego Area) Put a little more FUN in your week! Check out the latest edition of MWR This Week to see what's fun and free! Click or cut and paste the MWR This Week link into your web browser: http://www.mwrtoday.com/Sandiego/WelcometoMWRTW.htm. MWR activities are open to all active duty and their family members plus retirees, reservists and DoD civilians. Sneak Peek of Fun Stuff in the Current Edition of MWR This Week: * Big Bear Snow Days Trip (Jan 27-29) - page 1 * Sea N' Air Lanes, NASNI, Renovation is COMPLETE and Pierside on the Point Special Events - page 2 * 17th Annual New Year's Eve Bowling Party (Dec 31) and more - page 3 * New Year's Eve FREE Shuttle from Pacific Beacon and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration (Jan 12) - page 4 * Holiday Golf and Tee Time Special for 2 - page 5-6 * Liberty Events, Trips, FREE Holiday Shuttle, FREE Holiday Wrapping Paper, FREE Breakfast with Liberty and so much more! - page 8-12 * Toys for Tots Annual Drive (Dec 15) - page 13 * Outdoor Adventure and Gear Rental - page 14 * Sailing and SCUBA Classes - page 15 * 18th Annual Polar Bear Swim (Feb 3), Water Aerobics, FREE Second-Class Swim Qualification Readiness Class and more - page 16 * Youth Events and School Liaison Program - page 17 * San Diego Child Development Programs and FREE Holiday Childcare - page 18 * What's Happening at the Fleet & Family Support Centers - page 19 * MWR Sports Calendars - page 20 * Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 5K Run/1-Mile Walk (Jan 11), New Year's Aerobathon (Jan 25), NEW Fitness Classes NOW at NBSD and more - page 21 * FREE and Discount Amusement Park Offers - page 22-27 * Santa Claus is Coming to Town, NASNI NEX (Dec 17) - page 27 * FREE MWR Movies - page 29-32

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**Do you know of anything going on around town or base? Help the FRO get in the KNOW! Call Anthony at 858-577-6418 or email anthony.hernandez1@usmc.mil.
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