CCOO’’ss CCoorrnneerr Greetings to all G'TOWN Family Members, It's been a busy deployment so far and it is remarkable to see how far we've come in a year. This time in 2010 we were still in EDPMA working on a dozen repairs and preparing for Sea Trials. Now we have completed a major multi-national exercise, had two very successful foreign port visits, and are now on our way to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to Japan. An impressive feat and I am very proud of this crew. As we continue this mission off Japan please be aware there will be times when communications will be restricted and emails may be slow. Additionally, there have been restrictions placed on sites such as Facebook due to bandwidth limitations and operational security. When we are able to restore communications and social media website, we will but everyone needs to understand the importance of OPSEC, so please be patient. CMC, XO and I will keep Tina informed as best as we can. Please do not spend your time needlessly worrying about your Sailors, we are safe. Very Respectfully, CDR Mike Crary

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In This Issue:

§ CO’s Corner

§ XO’s Corner

§ A Word from our CMC

§ United Through Reading

§ Ombudsman’s Corner

§ CO’s Spouse Message

§ Chaplain’s Info.

§ Chaplain’s Column

§ Family Readiness News

§ Favorite Recipe

§ Activity Page

§ Calendar

§ Disaster Preparedness

§ Resources

§ FFSC Workshops

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’

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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

your child. Send a picture, an email, or even home video of your child interacting with the video of your Sailor/Marine/Soldier reading aloud. Let them know how much the video means and encourage them to make another tape! Also, don’t forget to let Ombudsman Tina Wright know your family’s reactions to the videos you receive.

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Ø You can send messages of encouragement and praise relating to your child’s everyday life through the stories you read. Ø Provides models for positive behavior. United Through Reading®

Educational Benefits

Ø Many doctors believe that a child that has never had the experience of being read to is not a fully healthy child. The American Medical Association has suggested that all doctors prescribe “reading to children”. United Through Reading®

OOmmbbuuddssmmaann’’ss CCoorrnneerr 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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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

Enjoy this all-American, animal-free circus in four San

Diego locations. Join the talented Circus Vargas cast on a captivating jaunt across the globe. Through a series of short sketches depicting the experiences, memories and visions of a traveling circus performer, this latest show unites amazingly skilled performers with the innocence and silliness of truly comedic circus antics. Join the fun under the Big Top! Check with your MWR Ticket Office

for locations and show times. El Cajon – March 3-7; Vista – March 10-21

Del Mar – March 24-28; Temecula – March 31-April 11 MWR Price: Arena Chairs, Rows 3-7 Adult/Child $17.25/$14.75 Bleacher Seating, Rows 8-15 Adult/Child $12.25/$9.75

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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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MARCH Sunday

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

13 14 15 16 10:30a Mommy (or Daddy!) and Me Storytime

17 18 15th Annual ASYMCA/USO Golf Tournament 9a FRG Fundraising 11a Story Time at the San Marcos Library

19 9a FRG Fundraising

20 21 5:30p FRG Meeting

22 23 24 Circus Vargas

25 26 9a 6th Annual Woof Walk

27 28 29 30 7:30p Quidam Cirque Du Soleil

31 8a Circus Vargas

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APRIL Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 7a "Act Today for Military Families" 5k, 10k, and Family Festival

3 2p Germantown FRG Half Way Party

4 5 5p Padres Opening Day!!

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10 11 12 5:30p FRG Meeting

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17 18 11a Story Time at the San Marcos Library

19 7p Stomp

20 6p OMB Adv Trg

21 22 23 1p FRG Easter Picnic

F E A T U R E

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/

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. **Please remember that information changes all the time 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. Top Web Sites to Know!

Amer. Red Cross (San Diego): www.sdarc.org American Red Cross (National): www.redcross.org Armed Services YMCA: www.asymcasd.org CNIC Housing www.housing.navy.mil/onestop Commissary: www.commissaries.com Fleet & Family Support Ctr: www.cnrsw.navy.mil/fsc Golden Share Food Co-op:

www.goldensharefoods.com GI Bill, Scholarships, & Job www.gibillexpress.com Military Child Educ. Coalition: www.militarychild.org Military One Source: www.militaryonesource.com Military Students www.militarystudent.org Morale, Welfare, & Recreation: www.mwrtoday.com National Military Family Assoc: www.militaryfamily.org Navy Exchange: www.mynavyexchange.com NavyMarine Corps Relief: www.nmcrs.org/sdiego-area Operation Homefront

www.operationhomefront.net/socal Thrift Savings Plan Info www.tsp.gov TriWest: www.triwest.com United Concordia: www.tricaredentalprogram.com United Way: www.unitedway.org USMC Community Svcs (All) www.usmc-mccs.org USO San Diego: www.usosandiego.org VA GI Bill Info www.gibill.va.gov

Navy & DoD Information

Navy Region Southwest: www.cnic.navy.mil/cnrsw

Navy Knowledge Online: www.nko.navy.mil

Official Navy Web Page: www.navy.mil

Travel/ PCS Info: www.defensetravel.dod.mil

Parenting Information

Family Activities http://family.go.com

Parenthood: www.parenthood.com

Children’s Books Online: www.childrensbooksonline.org

Learning Disabilities Assoc.: www.ldasandiego.org

New to the Area? Info & Relocation Support

Employment Info www.caljobs.ca.gov

Homeport San Diego: www.homeport-sd.com

Military Family Housing: www.cnrswhousing.navy.mil

San Diego Union Tribune: www.signonsandiego.com

Military Installations www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil

Military Homefront www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil

Automated Housing Referral Network www.ahrn.com

Military Spouse Info

Military Spouse Career Network: www.mscn.org

Mil Spouse Corp Car Network www.msccn.org

Surface Enlisted Spouses Assoc

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

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Fleet & Family Workshops Call our Centralized Scheduling Center number to register for any workshop: 1(866) 923-6478 Find Us Online: http://www.cnic.navy.mil/CNRSW/FleetFamilyReadiness/index.htm Find Us on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/FFCPSanDiego

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 Building Effective Anger Management Skills (BEAMS) Mar 23, Wed, 2 PM - 4 PM, NMCSD Bldg 26, 1st Floor, Wellness Center Responsible Anger Management Mar 24 - 25, Thu - Fri, 9 AM - 4 PM, FFSC NBPL

FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT Active Duty Pregnancy Resources Workshop Mar 16, Wed, 1 PM - 4 PM, FFSC NBPL Basic Home Organization Mar 22, Tue, 10 AM - 11 AM, FFSC Family Readiness Express, Chollas Heights, 3250 Transmitter Rd., San Diego, CA 92115 Couples Communication Mar 24, Thu, 5 PM - 7 PM, FFSC NBSD Developing Your Family Care Plan Mar 31, Thu, 9 AM - 10 AM, FFSC NBSD International Spouse Tea Time Mar 29, Mon, 10 AM - 11:30 AM, Murphy Canyon Chapel, 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 Mar 30, Wed, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM, FFSC BVH Your Metro San Diego Fleet & Family Support Center Locations: Murphy Canyon Branch (MCB) 4867 T Santo Road San Diego, CA 92124 Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:30 am-4:30 pm 858-277-4259 The Village at Serra Mesa Branch (VSM) 3141 Afton Road 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

Hours: Mon, 7:30 am-7 pm Tue-Fri: 7:30 am-4:30 pm 619-556-7404 Naval Base Coronado (NBC) Building 318 Saufley Road San Diego, CA 92135-7138 Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:30 am-4:30 pm 619-545-6071 Naval Base Point Loma (NBPL) Buildings 211 & 212 140 Sylvester Road San Diego, CA 92106-3521 Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:30 am-4:30 pm 619-553-8306 Bayview Hills Branch (BVH) 1967 Sky Harbor Road San Diego, CA 92139 619-556-1275 Hours: Mon-Fri: 7:30 am-4:30 pm 619-556-1275 Child care is available for classes held at the Murphy Canyon Chapel. Please call to arrange at least one week in advance: (619) 556-0031. Our mobile FFSC, the Family Readiness Express (FRE) will be in Eucalyptus Ridge housing starting February 7th! The FRE’s address: Eucalyptus Ridge, 124 Gold Bar Lane, Lakeside, CA 92040. Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 AM-4 PM. 858-431-6382

Surface Enlisted Spouses (SES) has been established to give military spouses a safe place to socialize with other military spouses outside your command about the unique lifestyle of the military. What’s great about this new resource is that military spouses can network, socialize and ask questions with other spouses outside their command. We have events/gatherings of all types every other month. These events have included everything from “Recipe Swaps to Pajama Party’s.” To be added to our event email list please send an email to: SurfaceEnlistedSpouses@yahoo.com with “ADD ME” in the subject line.