This document provides a summary of upcoming webinars from Military OneSource on developing healthy habits and managing finances. Topics include setting goals, dealing with debt, managing money as a couple, and teaching children responsibility. The webinars are free and scheduled throughout January 2011.
The document provides a weekly newsletter from the Military Community and Family Policy organization covering various topics related to military families and communities. It includes announcements about webinars on family resiliency, leadership changes, disability employment awareness, suicide prevention efforts, discounts for military families, and upcoming conferences. Safety and well-being of military children are emphasized.
This document provides information from the MC&FP (Morale, Welfare and Family Programs) weekly newsletter dated August 20, 2010. It includes announcements about upcoming events like the 2011 DoD/USDA Family Resilience Conference, reminders about immunizations and upcoming surveys, and tips for families on topics like finances, parenting, and PCS moves. Resources are provided on issues like the Don't Ask Don't Tell policy, ideas for department efficiency, and arts education.
The document summarizes the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense's visits to military bases in Washington state where he met with families and received feedback on issues. Some of the most common issues brought up were access to affordable childcare, concerns about future benefits, certification for spouse employment, education support, and consistency of family programs between branches. The Secretary said leadership is taking these issues seriously and working to address them while supporting military families.
The document provides information on various events and initiatives related to military family wellness and preparedness occurring in September, which is National Preparedness Month. It discusses webinars on family resiliency, DoDEA focusing on student and staff wellness, special education materials being provided to schools serving military families, and the conclusion of the Blue Star Museum program for the summer. It also provides updates on various installations, conferences, and fantasy football league registration deadlines.
The document is a weekly newsletter from the Office of Morale, Welfare and Recreation providing updates on events and programs supporting military families. It includes announcements about webinars on managing holiday stress and sibling relationships during deployment, grants for military family college students, and a conference on strengthening partnerships between organizations assisting military families. It also provides tips on nutrition, parenting during deployment, childhood obesity prevention, and resisting sales pitches.
The document provides updates on various programs and initiatives that support military members and their families:
1) The MyCAA program resumed operations on March 13, 2010, allowing existing account holders to access the full website. No new accounts can be created yet.
2) Vermont became the first state in 2010 and the 33rd overall to address military-specific issues of child custody and visitation.
3) New Mexico approved an interstate compact on educational opportunities for military children, becoming the 28th state to do so.
The document discusses the Promise initiative, a program seeking to change education culture by establishing college savings accounts for students in kindergarten through third grade in four Indiana counties. The program aims to increase college attendance rates by showing students they have the means to attend college. Early results show a large increase in the number of students with college savings accounts and parents more aware of saving options. Leaders hope the program shifts perceptions of the value of education and helps form students' identities as future college attendees.
GroundFloor Media developed a communication plan to raise awareness of Children's Hospital Colorado's eating disorder program during Eating Disorders Awareness Week. They secured national media coverage including an article in Girls' Life magazine about patient Madi O'Dell's experience. A video series telling Madi's story generated over 4,000 views on YouTube. The campaign increased traffic to related pages on the hospital's website and improved their search engine rankings for key terms. Overall the campaign successfully positioned the hospital as a leader in eating disorder treatment and prompted audiences to learn more.
The document provides a weekly newsletter from the Military Community and Family Policy organization covering various topics related to military families and communities. It includes announcements about webinars on family resiliency, leadership changes, disability employment awareness, suicide prevention efforts, discounts for military families, and upcoming conferences. Safety and well-being of military children are emphasized.
This document provides information from the MC&FP (Morale, Welfare and Family Programs) weekly newsletter dated August 20, 2010. It includes announcements about upcoming events like the 2011 DoD/USDA Family Resilience Conference, reminders about immunizations and upcoming surveys, and tips for families on topics like finances, parenting, and PCS moves. Resources are provided on issues like the Don't Ask Don't Tell policy, ideas for department efficiency, and arts education.
The document summarizes the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense's visits to military bases in Washington state where he met with families and received feedback on issues. Some of the most common issues brought up were access to affordable childcare, concerns about future benefits, certification for spouse employment, education support, and consistency of family programs between branches. The Secretary said leadership is taking these issues seriously and working to address them while supporting military families.
The document provides information on various events and initiatives related to military family wellness and preparedness occurring in September, which is National Preparedness Month. It discusses webinars on family resiliency, DoDEA focusing on student and staff wellness, special education materials being provided to schools serving military families, and the conclusion of the Blue Star Museum program for the summer. It also provides updates on various installations, conferences, and fantasy football league registration deadlines.
The document is a weekly newsletter from the Office of Morale, Welfare and Recreation providing updates on events and programs supporting military families. It includes announcements about webinars on managing holiday stress and sibling relationships during deployment, grants for military family college students, and a conference on strengthening partnerships between organizations assisting military families. It also provides tips on nutrition, parenting during deployment, childhood obesity prevention, and resisting sales pitches.
The document provides updates on various programs and initiatives that support military members and their families:
1) The MyCAA program resumed operations on March 13, 2010, allowing existing account holders to access the full website. No new accounts can be created yet.
2) Vermont became the first state in 2010 and the 33rd overall to address military-specific issues of child custody and visitation.
3) New Mexico approved an interstate compact on educational opportunities for military children, becoming the 28th state to do so.
The document discusses the Promise initiative, a program seeking to change education culture by establishing college savings accounts for students in kindergarten through third grade in four Indiana counties. The program aims to increase college attendance rates by showing students they have the means to attend college. Early results show a large increase in the number of students with college savings accounts and parents more aware of saving options. Leaders hope the program shifts perceptions of the value of education and helps form students' identities as future college attendees.
GroundFloor Media developed a communication plan to raise awareness of Children's Hospital Colorado's eating disorder program during Eating Disorders Awareness Week. They secured national media coverage including an article in Girls' Life magazine about patient Madi O'Dell's experience. A video series telling Madi's story generated over 4,000 views on YouTube. The campaign increased traffic to related pages on the hospital's website and improved their search engine rankings for key terms. Overall the campaign successfully positioned the hospital as a leader in eating disorder treatment and prompted audiences to learn more.
Communities In Schools took high school juniors and seniors from three local high schools in Nash County to visit East Carolina University. The students toured campus, ate in the dining hall, learned about different undergraduate degrees offered and saw important buildings like the library and financial aid office. They enjoyed interacting with current ECU students and learning pirate traditions. Though the weather was cold, the students found the visit informative for making future college decisions.
The memorandum notifies community college presidents and coordinators of Perkins Single Parents/Displaced Homemaker Grants that funding for support services for single parents through the Perkins program will be terminated effective July 1, 1999. Alternate sources of funding for childcare, tuition, and transportation may be available through Title I of the Workforce Investment Act and local One-Stop Centers. The coordinators are asked to sign and return an attached notice by February 15th acknowledging they understand the termination of Perkins funding.
This document provides information from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) including tips for successful parent-teacher conferences, details on an educational partnership grant kickoff meeting, and notification that DoDEA schools will participate in Red Ribbon Week to promote a drug-free lifestyle. It also announces the upcoming DoDEA Customer Satisfaction Survey and notes a visit by the DoDEA Acting Director to schools in Europe.
The document summarizes several upcoming community events at Fort Meade including an Easter egg hunt, Easter Sunday brunch, a sexual assault awareness run, a technology expo, and a Vietnam War veterans event. It also provides details about National Child Abuse Prevention Month and resources available through the Fort Meade Family Advocacy Program. Fort Meade service members volunteered at an event in Annapolis to welcome home and honor Maryland's Vietnam veterans for the first time since the war ended. One person was killed after attempting an unauthorized entry at a Fort Meade gate on the NSA portion of the installation by failing to obey security instructions.
The document provides information on various topics related to military families:
- The American Red Cross provides various support services to military members and their families such as emergency communications, financial assistance, information and referral services, and deployment services.
- Making family meals together has benefits beyond nutrition, as it provides time to build family relationships and encourages healthy eating.
- Encouragement is important for family resilience as it helps individuals and families view challenges in a more positive light.
- The document provides information on various other topics such as cyber security threats, identity theft, education resources and scholarships for military children, employment resources, and discounted SAT/ACT preparation programs.
Benedict College celebrated Black History Month with a variety of cultural, political, social and historical events in February. These included guest speakers, performances, exhibits, films and more. One of the major events was the annual African American bazaar which featured vendors and artists sharing aspects of African American culture. The month's events aimed to inform people about black history and inspire them. Benedict also received a donation of property from Bank of America that will be used to expand classroom space and parking.
The document outlines a campaign called "Operation: Boots on the Ground" created by Kent State University's Bateman Gold Team to increase awareness of the Kent State University Veterans Club (KSUVC) and its affiliation with Student Veterans of America (SVA). The campaign's objectives were to successfully launch KSUVC's affiliation with SVA, increase awareness of SVA among Kent State student veterans, and increase awareness of KSUVC among the broader Kent State community. Through tactics like informational materials, social media, and on-campus events, the campaign exceeded its objectives of 70%, 15%, and 35% awareness increases respectively.
Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 74 participated in a Warrior Platoon Competition at the NCBC Gulfport Fitness Center track. The competition consists of several events over six months to determine the strongest platoon. Last week the author visited her newborn granddaughter in Ohio. This week she reviewed local news articles on child abuse cases and researched the number of abused children in the community represented by pinwheels for an upcoming display. The number has risen 30% from last year's display to nearly 1,300 pinwheels this year.
The document outlines the applicant's experience as Director of Communications for Florida Citrus Sports, which operates college football bowl games. His responsibilities included leading media operations and public relations efforts for the events. He managed over 500 media personnel during bowl weeks and coordinated interviews and press conferences. Additionally, the applicant advocated for Medicaid coverage of people with disabilities in Florida and founded a nonprofit for inclusive playground equipment.
This document provides a summary of news and events related to military community and family policy for the week of September 9, 2011. It includes announcements about resources for families on the 10th anniversary of 9/11, a discussion on meeting the educational needs of military families, and several other brief updates on programs and policies to support service members and their families.
Department of Education School Environment Listening SessionNikhil Kanade
This report summarizes the findings from a series of nine listening sessions held by the White House Initiative on American Indian and Alaska Native Education and the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights to hear directly from Native American students, parents, educators, and community members about their experiences in K-12 schools and institutions of higher education. The listening sessions identified several issues that participants felt were negatively impacting the school environment for Native American students, including the use of Native American mascots and imagery, lack of cultural awareness and inclusion, disproportionate discipline, and hostile learning environments. The report provides recommendations on addressing these concerns to improve opportunities and outcomes for Native American youth.
This document outlines the 18 month detailing countdown process for Navy sailors, providing guidance on tasks to complete each month leading up to their Projected Rotation Date (PRD). Sailors are instructed to update their profile, verify personnel information, submit duty preferences and special requests, and apply for jobs on the Career Management System-Interactive Detailing (CMS-ID) platform. If required, sailors also initiate the reenlistment approval process through the Career Waypoints system. The goal is for sailors to have orders negotiated by 6 months prior to their PRD.
PSC(AW) Trina Ethier is transferring to the Fleet Reserve on 2 April after serving as the executive assistant to FORCM Wright. She congratulates YN1(SW/AW) Joshua Byrnes on becoming her relief and encourages sending him a welcome email. The report also urges attendance at the Senior Enlisted Academy Non-resident Course, as attendance has dropped and its future is in question. It provides various updates on Navy Reserve policy, operations, and support.
The document summarizes several changes and announcements within the US Navy during 1970, including:
1) The Navy announced a new working uniform to replace dungarees, consisting of a light blue pullover shirt and dark blue trousers, to be phased in by the mid-1970s.
2) Chiefs were authorized to wear civilian clothing in some off-duty circumstances. The SSBN Deterrent Patrol Insignia was also authorized.
3) A board was established to review records of career petty officers and recommend involuntary retirement or other action for those not meeting standards.
On August 17th, over 331,000 active duty and reserve Navy personnel and over 192,000 civilians supported Navy operations around the world. 285 ships were in service, with 114 underway including 3 aircraft carriers. Over 10,000 individual augmentees, mostly reservists, were deployed worldwide in support of overseas operations. The Navy conducted operations ranging from counter-piracy efforts to hurricane relief preparation to overseas port visits and exercises with international partners.
The article discusses the launch of a new Independent Living Program (ILP) pilot at the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) to help residents maintain independence. The ILP involves comprehensive resident assessments and individualized care plans to address needs like medication management, physical mobility assistance, and daily living support. The goal is to allow residents to age in place at AFRH for as long as possible rather than moving elsewhere. The new on-site ILP office staff will coordinate these services to promote wellbeing and extend independence. Residents are encouraged to consider the ILP if experiencing any difficulties to receive tailored help within the AFRH community.
This document provides information about various events and announcements related to military families and appreciation month. It includes announcements about webinars on helping military children cope with trauma, grief and loss. It also provides information about recalls of children's medicine, students participating in a science symposium, and articles from AFN about activities involving military children and families.
The weekly report provides updates on Navy Reserve operations and priorities for the month of June. It discusses a Reservist's positive experience spending time with family over Memorial Day weekend and reminds about submitting travel orders and self-registering in DTS by June 30th. It also provides the latest operational support statistics and a 30/60 day outlook of upcoming events.
The weekly report discusses several events: 1) HM1 Shalanda Brewer was selected as the 2009 Reserve Sailor of the Year out of five finalists after a week of events in Washington DC; 2) The FORCM and VADM Debbink attended a Reserve Ombudsman Symposium and spoke about family readiness programs; 3) Updates were provided on continuity training, a family readiness event, a repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell policy review, and foreign language training opportunities for reservists.
The document discusses how to apply OPSEC (operational security) practices to protect yourself and your home during the holiday season. It provides tips for safe shopping like being wary of shoulder surfers when using credit cards and protecting receipts. It also recommends not leaving boxes from expensive purchases visible for trash collection. Additional advice includes using vehicle and home security while traveling or socializing and being alert to suspicious activities. The goal is to identify sensitive information and take measures to prevent adversaries from obtaining it in order to have a safe and enjoyable holiday.
This document provides a summary of news and events relevant to military families from various offices including the Office of Family Policy, DoDEA, the Family Advocacy Program Office, and the Office of Communication. Key items include an upcoming webinar on family resiliency, DoDEA celebrating Women's History Month, a White House conference on bullying prevention, and updates on military response efforts to assist Japan following an earthquake and tsunami.
This document provides a summary of various events and initiatives from the Military Community & Family Policy organization for the week of March 4, 2011. It includes information on a congressional hearing on preventing abuse of tuition assistance, a robotics competition for DoDEA students in Germany, DoDEA schools participating in Read Across America day, the availability of the online summer workshop application for teachers, various spouse and family fitness programs from MWR, an upcoming military family conference in Chicago, a meeting to discuss support for families with special needs, and an employment skills program for military youth.
Communities In Schools took high school juniors and seniors from three local high schools in Nash County to visit East Carolina University. The students toured campus, ate in the dining hall, learned about different undergraduate degrees offered and saw important buildings like the library and financial aid office. They enjoyed interacting with current ECU students and learning pirate traditions. Though the weather was cold, the students found the visit informative for making future college decisions.
The memorandum notifies community college presidents and coordinators of Perkins Single Parents/Displaced Homemaker Grants that funding for support services for single parents through the Perkins program will be terminated effective July 1, 1999. Alternate sources of funding for childcare, tuition, and transportation may be available through Title I of the Workforce Investment Act and local One-Stop Centers. The coordinators are asked to sign and return an attached notice by February 15th acknowledging they understand the termination of Perkins funding.
This document provides information from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) including tips for successful parent-teacher conferences, details on an educational partnership grant kickoff meeting, and notification that DoDEA schools will participate in Red Ribbon Week to promote a drug-free lifestyle. It also announces the upcoming DoDEA Customer Satisfaction Survey and notes a visit by the DoDEA Acting Director to schools in Europe.
The document summarizes several upcoming community events at Fort Meade including an Easter egg hunt, Easter Sunday brunch, a sexual assault awareness run, a technology expo, and a Vietnam War veterans event. It also provides details about National Child Abuse Prevention Month and resources available through the Fort Meade Family Advocacy Program. Fort Meade service members volunteered at an event in Annapolis to welcome home and honor Maryland's Vietnam veterans for the first time since the war ended. One person was killed after attempting an unauthorized entry at a Fort Meade gate on the NSA portion of the installation by failing to obey security instructions.
The document provides information on various topics related to military families:
- The American Red Cross provides various support services to military members and their families such as emergency communications, financial assistance, information and referral services, and deployment services.
- Making family meals together has benefits beyond nutrition, as it provides time to build family relationships and encourages healthy eating.
- Encouragement is important for family resilience as it helps individuals and families view challenges in a more positive light.
- The document provides information on various other topics such as cyber security threats, identity theft, education resources and scholarships for military children, employment resources, and discounted SAT/ACT preparation programs.
Benedict College celebrated Black History Month with a variety of cultural, political, social and historical events in February. These included guest speakers, performances, exhibits, films and more. One of the major events was the annual African American bazaar which featured vendors and artists sharing aspects of African American culture. The month's events aimed to inform people about black history and inspire them. Benedict also received a donation of property from Bank of America that will be used to expand classroom space and parking.
The document outlines a campaign called "Operation: Boots on the Ground" created by Kent State University's Bateman Gold Team to increase awareness of the Kent State University Veterans Club (KSUVC) and its affiliation with Student Veterans of America (SVA). The campaign's objectives were to successfully launch KSUVC's affiliation with SVA, increase awareness of SVA among Kent State student veterans, and increase awareness of KSUVC among the broader Kent State community. Through tactics like informational materials, social media, and on-campus events, the campaign exceeded its objectives of 70%, 15%, and 35% awareness increases respectively.
Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 74 participated in a Warrior Platoon Competition at the NCBC Gulfport Fitness Center track. The competition consists of several events over six months to determine the strongest platoon. Last week the author visited her newborn granddaughter in Ohio. This week she reviewed local news articles on child abuse cases and researched the number of abused children in the community represented by pinwheels for an upcoming display. The number has risen 30% from last year's display to nearly 1,300 pinwheels this year.
The document outlines the applicant's experience as Director of Communications for Florida Citrus Sports, which operates college football bowl games. His responsibilities included leading media operations and public relations efforts for the events. He managed over 500 media personnel during bowl weeks and coordinated interviews and press conferences. Additionally, the applicant advocated for Medicaid coverage of people with disabilities in Florida and founded a nonprofit for inclusive playground equipment.
This document provides a summary of news and events related to military community and family policy for the week of September 9, 2011. It includes announcements about resources for families on the 10th anniversary of 9/11, a discussion on meeting the educational needs of military families, and several other brief updates on programs and policies to support service members and their families.
Department of Education School Environment Listening SessionNikhil Kanade
This report summarizes the findings from a series of nine listening sessions held by the White House Initiative on American Indian and Alaska Native Education and the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights to hear directly from Native American students, parents, educators, and community members about their experiences in K-12 schools and institutions of higher education. The listening sessions identified several issues that participants felt were negatively impacting the school environment for Native American students, including the use of Native American mascots and imagery, lack of cultural awareness and inclusion, disproportionate discipline, and hostile learning environments. The report provides recommendations on addressing these concerns to improve opportunities and outcomes for Native American youth.
This document outlines the 18 month detailing countdown process for Navy sailors, providing guidance on tasks to complete each month leading up to their Projected Rotation Date (PRD). Sailors are instructed to update their profile, verify personnel information, submit duty preferences and special requests, and apply for jobs on the Career Management System-Interactive Detailing (CMS-ID) platform. If required, sailors also initiate the reenlistment approval process through the Career Waypoints system. The goal is for sailors to have orders negotiated by 6 months prior to their PRD.
PSC(AW) Trina Ethier is transferring to the Fleet Reserve on 2 April after serving as the executive assistant to FORCM Wright. She congratulates YN1(SW/AW) Joshua Byrnes on becoming her relief and encourages sending him a welcome email. The report also urges attendance at the Senior Enlisted Academy Non-resident Course, as attendance has dropped and its future is in question. It provides various updates on Navy Reserve policy, operations, and support.
The document summarizes several changes and announcements within the US Navy during 1970, including:
1) The Navy announced a new working uniform to replace dungarees, consisting of a light blue pullover shirt and dark blue trousers, to be phased in by the mid-1970s.
2) Chiefs were authorized to wear civilian clothing in some off-duty circumstances. The SSBN Deterrent Patrol Insignia was also authorized.
3) A board was established to review records of career petty officers and recommend involuntary retirement or other action for those not meeting standards.
On August 17th, over 331,000 active duty and reserve Navy personnel and over 192,000 civilians supported Navy operations around the world. 285 ships were in service, with 114 underway including 3 aircraft carriers. Over 10,000 individual augmentees, mostly reservists, were deployed worldwide in support of overseas operations. The Navy conducted operations ranging from counter-piracy efforts to hurricane relief preparation to overseas port visits and exercises with international partners.
The article discusses the launch of a new Independent Living Program (ILP) pilot at the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) to help residents maintain independence. The ILP involves comprehensive resident assessments and individualized care plans to address needs like medication management, physical mobility assistance, and daily living support. The goal is to allow residents to age in place at AFRH for as long as possible rather than moving elsewhere. The new on-site ILP office staff will coordinate these services to promote wellbeing and extend independence. Residents are encouraged to consider the ILP if experiencing any difficulties to receive tailored help within the AFRH community.
This document provides information about various events and announcements related to military families and appreciation month. It includes announcements about webinars on helping military children cope with trauma, grief and loss. It also provides information about recalls of children's medicine, students participating in a science symposium, and articles from AFN about activities involving military children and families.
The weekly report provides updates on Navy Reserve operations and priorities for the month of June. It discusses a Reservist's positive experience spending time with family over Memorial Day weekend and reminds about submitting travel orders and self-registering in DTS by June 30th. It also provides the latest operational support statistics and a 30/60 day outlook of upcoming events.
The weekly report discusses several events: 1) HM1 Shalanda Brewer was selected as the 2009 Reserve Sailor of the Year out of five finalists after a week of events in Washington DC; 2) The FORCM and VADM Debbink attended a Reserve Ombudsman Symposium and spoke about family readiness programs; 3) Updates were provided on continuity training, a family readiness event, a repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell policy review, and foreign language training opportunities for reservists.
The document discusses how to apply OPSEC (operational security) practices to protect yourself and your home during the holiday season. It provides tips for safe shopping like being wary of shoulder surfers when using credit cards and protecting receipts. It also recommends not leaving boxes from expensive purchases visible for trash collection. Additional advice includes using vehicle and home security while traveling or socializing and being alert to suspicious activities. The goal is to identify sensitive information and take measures to prevent adversaries from obtaining it in order to have a safe and enjoyable holiday.
This document provides a summary of news and events relevant to military families from various offices including the Office of Family Policy, DoDEA, the Family Advocacy Program Office, and the Office of Communication. Key items include an upcoming webinar on family resiliency, DoDEA celebrating Women's History Month, a White House conference on bullying prevention, and updates on military response efforts to assist Japan following an earthquake and tsunami.
This document provides a summary of various events and initiatives from the Military Community & Family Policy organization for the week of March 4, 2011. It includes information on a congressional hearing on preventing abuse of tuition assistance, a robotics competition for DoDEA students in Germany, DoDEA schools participating in Read Across America day, the availability of the online summer workshop application for teachers, various spouse and family fitness programs from MWR, an upcoming military family conference in Chicago, a meeting to discuss support for families with special needs, and an employment skills program for military youth.
The document provides updates on events and initiatives related to military communities and families. It discusses Michelle Obama's upcoming visit to Camp Pendleton to meet with military families, a meeting between the First Lady and non-profit leaders to discuss support for military families, the conclusion of the 2009-2010 school year for Department of Defense Education Activity schools and start of the summer reading program, and career opportunities in military recreation programs.
The document is a weekly newsletter from the Military Community and Family Policy office providing updates on programs, services, and events relevant to military families. It includes announcements about upcoming webinars on parenting, finances, and developing children's responsibility from Military OneSource. It also summarizes a conference on family readiness partnerships and recalls of alcohol prep products sold at military exchanges.
This document provides a weekly newsletter with updates relevant to military families. It includes announcements about upcoming webinars on parenting and financial topics from Military OneSource, information about a conference on family readiness in April, and tips on nutrition, volunteering, and limiting screen time. It also shares news stories about programs supporting military families and nominations for a Military Child of the Year award.
The document provides a weekly newsletter with updates from various Military and Family Support programs and organizations. It includes announcements about upcoming webinars and conferences on topics like individual education plans and family resiliency. It also provides news briefs on recalls of children's products, free rooms being offered to veterans on Veterans Day, and the launch of a new military suicide prevention website. Tips are given on healthy eating, parenting during deployment, and communicating with service members.
This document provides a summary of events and initiatives related to military families over the past week. It discusses the First Lady announcing an initiative to expand advanced coursework opportunities to 32 high schools serving military students. It also recognizes the Month of the Military Child and various events held throughout DoDEA to honor military children. Finally, it provides information on upcoming webinars from Military OneSource on topics like teen weight management and children's sleep strategies.
Armed Forces Week begins May 15th to honor those who serve in the US Armed Forces. May is also Military Appreciation Month, where communities hold events to celebrate troops and families. A DoDEA senior was named a 2011 US Presidential Scholar for academic achievement. Military OneSource webinars on spouse employment and avoiding work scams will be held in late May. Commissary on-site sales will provide commissary benefits to Guard/Reserve members in several locations throughout May and June.
The document provides a summary of news and events related to military and family programs from June 17, 2011. It includes announcements about upcoming hiring fairs and career resources for military spouses, educational opportunities and resources for military children, financial planning tools for civil servants, and other family support initiatives. It also summarizes recent media coverage of efforts to increase support for military families from Hollywood, the cable industry, and other organizations.
This weekly newsletter provides updates on programs and events related to military community and family policy. Key highlights include:
1) An upcoming meeting of family advocacy program managers to discuss policy issues.
2) An annual summit on domestic abuse fatality reviews within the DoD.
3) The White House announcing a new national strategy to prevent and end homelessness.
4) Participants in an offsite meeting reaching consensus on elements of a new DoD policy for exceptional family member programs.
This document provides a summary of news and events from the Department of Defense related to military families and children for the week of May 2, 2011. It includes announcements about a family resilience conference, webinars on topics like military spouse employment, commissary on-site sales for guard/reserve members, and news articles about initiatives to support military families such as Michelle Obama's work and the formal recognition of a partnership between the Department of Defense and the Department of Agriculture to provide resources for military families.
This document provides a weekly newsletter from the Military Community and Family Policy office covering various topics of interest to military families. Some of the key topics covered include:
- An upcoming webinar on bullying prevention strategies featuring leading researchers and practitioners.
- Information on discounts being offered by JC Penney portrait studios for military families.
- A call for workshop and program proposals for the upcoming "Forging the Partnership" conference on family resilience.
- Various tips and resources are provided on topics like nutrition, parenting, financial planning, deployment preparation and return, and more. Links are provided to additional information on many of these topics.
This document provides a summary of upcoming events, programs, and resources for military families. It discusses the Blue Star Museums program which provides free admission to over 1,300 museums for military families from Memorial Day to Labor Day. It also mentions webinars on military spouse employment and a student essay contest. Tips are provided on nutrition, parenting, physical activity, and upcoming commissary on-site sales events.
The document provides updates from various offices within the Military Community and Family Policy organization, including welcoming a new leader, providing support to families affected by events in Japan, celebrating the Month of the Military Child, new STEM education initiatives, state legislative updates, MWR programs building resilience, National Child Abuse Prevention Month activities, an upcoming family resiliency conference, a panel meeting between EFMP managers and HHS, a new eMagazine celebrating military children, upcoming commissary on-site sales, and news articles about military quality of life and benefits.
The document summarizes family support programs and services that will continue operating in the event of a government shutdown, including commissaries, exchanges, child development centers, military onesource, and mycaa. It also lists some programs that will close, such as education centers and MWR programs, though installation lodges will remain open. The document provides updates on various family support events and programs from different offices such as the DoDEA, family advocacy, and MWR.
The document provides information on several topics related to military families including:
1) The Military and Family Life Counseling program which provides confidential counseling support to address issues related to military life such as stress, deployment, relocation and parenting.
2) Upcoming changes to the Post-9/11 GI Bill in October allowing more education programs to be covered including non-degree programs.
3) The importance of financial literacy for military families and protecting them from predatory lenders.
This document provides a weekly summary of news and events related to the Department of Defense Military Community and Family Policy organization for the week of July 2, 2010. It includes announcements of leadership appointments, education initiatives, state legislation supporting military families, upcoming events, and tips related to health, safety, parenting, finances, and spousal support. The summary highlights key initiatives to support service members, veterans, and their families.
This document provides summaries of information from the Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) related to events, resources, and opportunities for military families:
1) It discusses the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C. and the vigil held for victims of the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami.
2) It provides links and information for online resources from Military OneSource, DoDEA, and NorthCom regarding the Japan disaster response and support for affected families.
3) It announces upcoming opportunities like the DoD MWR customer satisfaction survey, an inclusive recreation training course for wounded warriors, the Buick Achievers scholarship program, and the "Forging the Partnership" military family conference
The document provides updates on various programs and events for military families. It discusses a webinar on family resiliency being held by the Health and Human Services Department. It also provides information on social work month, the impacts of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan on DoDEA schools and personnel, scholarship opportunities for military children, an internship program for college students, and various tips on nutrition, parenting, and childhood obesity prevention.
This document provides a weekly newsletter from the Military Community and Family Policy team covering various topics relevant to military families such as Constitution Day celebrations, Hispanic Heritage Month, health coaching webinars, moderated chats on homework help, and more. It also includes announcements about family advocacy programs, community partnerships, nutrition tips, and Let's Move initiatives to address childhood obesity.
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The document provides instructions for requesting a retirement letter from the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON). It notes to allow 8 weeks for processing and delivery and to ensure all submitted information such as the retiree's name, rank, retirement date and requestor's contact details are correct and in the specified format.
This NPC Force weekly discusses:
- NPC's New "How Do I" Link
- Reserve To Active Component
- BOL Has Added More Links
- Review Records With New Personnel
This NPC Force Weekly discusses cyber security upgrades, critical paperwork, the availability of the Kuder journey on Navy college site, and a quality of life in port quick poll.
The summary provides updates on pay and bonuses, advancements, and education following the government shutdown:
1) Pay, bonuses, and other payments owed will be paid soon now that a bill has passed to fund the military. Sailors should check for direct deposits and contact officials if owed payments are not received.
2) Submission of reenlistment bonus requests can continue but requests in October will be moved to November, except for sailors meeting certain exceptions.
3) Navy advancement results are not expected to be delayed and the Navy College Office and Virtual Education Center remain open, but tuition assistance and testing are on hold until the budget passes.
This NPC Force Weekly discusses an update to the Career Waypoint user guide, eval changes, NFAAS update deadline fast approaching, PRT policy changes, and BOL Access will be CAC only starting 21 September.
This NPC Force Weekly discusses the SDAP deadline, changes to the Petty Officer Selectee Leadership Course, provides an update on PASS Transfer, and provides the PACT Quotas for August.
The Reserve FORCE Master Chief discusses transitioning between active and reserve duty components being made easier due to the work of Reserve Sailors and Leaders. Two Reserve Sailors, PSSN Abel O Mboo and EN3 Dina A. Ibarra, are highlighted for their work and invited to attend a luncheon with the Redskins football team. Important dates are provided, including the Force Master Chief change of office on October 18, 2013 at the Navy Memorial in Washington D.C.
This NPC Force weekly discusses how Fleet Engagement Teams are set to hit the fleet and makes a call to support the Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD).
This document summarizes the challenges facing first class petty officers who are awaiting the results to see if they will be selected as chief petty officers. It discusses how both those selected and not selected will face challenges, but should maintain a positive attitude. It also provides brief updates on activities of Navy reserve sailors and announces the upcoming change of office for the Force Master Chief of the Navy Reserve.
The document provides information from the Navy Personnel Command Force Master Chief regarding career progression opportunities, personnel matters, and general updates. Sailors are encouraged to provide feedback on reducing administrative requirements by July 31st through the RAD website. The summary also includes information on career waypoints and conversions, today in Naval history briefs, an update on the Reducing Administrative Distractions initiative, progress made in reducing synthetic drug use in the Navy, and details on the annual Special Duty Assignment Pay recertification process.
This NPC Force Weekly discusses the posting of the FY-14 active duty Senior Chief results, the changing of NPC customer service center e-mail addresses, the release of Chief quotas, and an update to the CMS/ID application phase.
The weekly newsletter from the Navy Personnel Command Force Master Chief provides information on career progression, community management, personnel matters, and general updates. It includes highlights of important dates in naval history for the week, a quote, instructions on entering awards into personnel records, information on a mandatory sexual assault prevention training, and a retirement request checklist for command career counselors.
Secretary of the Navy Mabus and Chief of Naval Operations Greenert visited with Sailors and Marines in Afghanistan and aboard ships to discuss security efforts and thank them for their service. The Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group completed an eight-month deployment visiting ports in several countries. The USS Kearsarge arrived in Israel for a port visit while embarked Marines from the 26th MEU. The Military Sealift Command received the first Mobile Landing Platform, USNS Montford Point.
The MCPON asks Chief Petty Officers to help prevent sexual assault in the Navy by talking to at least one sailor per week about prevention. He wants each sailor to then commit to discussing prevention with one of their shipmates, to spread the message throughout the fleet. The excerpt is included to get the word out that sexual assault will not be tolerated. It asks everyone to work together to stamp out this issue.
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Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
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- Understand the goals and objectives of the Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) curriculum, recognizing its importance in fostering practical life skills and values among students. Students will also be able to identify the key components and subjects covered, such as agriculture, home economics, industrial arts, and information and communication technology.
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1. http://www.health.mil/blog/10-06-24/Family_Resiliency_Webinar.aspx.
This Week in MC&FP
January 14, 2011
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Today is the anniversary of the official end of the Revolutionary War, the 227th
anniversary of our nation as sovereign power. On January 14, 1784, the Continental Congress met at
Annapolis, Maryland, and ratified the Treaty of Paris. That act fulfilled the Declaration of Independence
and established the United States. As we look back in the more recent past, we are reminded of the
brave men and women who 20 years ago were challenged to wage the “mother of all battles.” The air
war and Operation Desert Storm began at 2:38 a.m. local time, January 17, 1991. We remember their
service and their sacrifice.
Have a good week and take care.
Your MC&FP Team
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cut and past the entire link into your Web browser.
From DoDEA
DoDEA Students, Staff to “Remember, Celebrate, Act”
On January 17, 2011, America will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr.,
federal holiday. This is a perfect milestone to honor Dr. King's legacy through service, even if you
have never done so in the past. The MLK Day of Service is recognized every third Monday in
January and is the only federal holiday that is recognized as a national day of service – "a day on, not
a day off." Visit the “DoDEA Celebrates” tribute to Dr. King at:
http://www.dodea.edu/dodeaCelebrates/2011_MLKDay/index.cfm
Institute Calls for „National Teacher of the Year‟ Nominees
DoDEA has an ongoing relationship with the Gilder-Lehrman Institute of American History in
recognizing a DoDEA teacher who demonstrates excellence in teaching American History. This
year, Gilder-Lehrman offers the opportunity for a DoDEA elementary school teacher to win a cash
award of $1,000 and a classroom archive of materials as well as the potential to win the National
Teacher of the Year Award recognition and a $10,000 award. Middle and high school teachers are
awarded on alternate years. Teachers nominated perform on an exemplary level teaching social
studies where there is a major focus on American history (including state and local history). For
more in depth information on the award and the organization, see:
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/education/htoy_overview.php
Providing policy, tools, and resources to further enhance the quality of life of service members and their families.
2. This Week in MC&FP January 14, 2011
Is there a magic answer to the challenges facing American Education today?
Mr. Charles Adams, one of many “stars” from the thought provoking film, Waiting for Superman,
and Head of School for the Seed School in Washington, D.C. shares his views in The Chat Room.
See http://www.dodea.edu/xcast/2011_CR_Adams/popup.cfm
From the Office of Family Policy/Children and Youth
Military OneSource January Webinars Offer Tips on Healthy Habits, Finances
The following Webinars are scheduled for the rest of the month:
- New Year's Strategies for Success on Jan. 18 at 11 a.m. (EST)
In this seminar, a health coach from the Healthy Habits Health Coaching program will share
helpful tips and information about setting goals, overcoming potential barriers to success, using
available resources and applying these strategies.
- Dealing with Debt on Jan. 19 at 11 a.m. (EST)
In this Webinar, the Federal Trade Commission helps you learn how to build a better budget,
deal with debt and know your rights when it comes to debt collection.
- Couples and Money on Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. and Jan. 24 at 7 p.m.(EST)
You‟ll have the opportunity to assess how you and your partner handle money issues, explore
your financial values, identify money “hot spots” and learn tips for avoiding money conflicts.
- Developing Responsibility and Independence: Skills You Can Teach Children on Jan. 28 at
11 a.m. and Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. (EST)
This session offers parents strategies for teaching their children to be dependable and
accountable for their actions. Participants will be able to define responsibility and independence,
identify areas of responsibility, strategize techniques for removing the barriers to responsible
behavior and increase their confidence in their ability to raise responsible and independent
children.
See http://www.militaryonesource.com/MOS/OnlineCommunity/Webinars.aspx for more information or
call Military OneSource at (800) 342-9647.
“Forging the Partnership” Conference Planning Continues
Planning continues for the upcoming interagency family resilience conference. Have you
marked your calendars and plan to join us at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago,
April 27- 29, 2011? The conference will offer more than 200 presentations including:
keynotes, research presentations, workshops, interacts and computer workshops.
Topic areas will address early childhood, school-age, teens, parent/family, health, and community
capacity building. In addition, the conference will include more than 80 program showcases and
more than 40 research posters. Plans are under way for a town hall meeting with the Services‟
senior enlisted advisors and a religious ministry town hall meeting on resilience.
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From the Office of Community Support for Military Families with Special Needs
Easter Seals of Greater Washington-Baltimore Region Meets with Special Needs Leaders
Dr. Maria Barkmeier, Isabel Hodge and Rebecca Lombardi met with representatives from the Easter
Seals of Greater Washington-Baltimore Region, on January 7, 2011. The Easter Seals delivers a
variety of services to individuals with disabilities through their 550 centers nationwide. Defense
Department staff learned about key service areas, in particular, beneficial services available to
military families with special needs, such as respite care, early education and child development
programs. The staff also received a tour of the Easter Seals' Harry and Jeanette Weinberg
Inter-Generational Center.
From the Family Advocacy Program Office
Federal Interagency Group on Child Abuse and Neglect Meets
David Lloyd, Director of OSD Family Advocacy Program, attended the quarterly meeting of the
federal interagency working group on child abuse and neglect. DoD is participating in two of the
initiatives discussed: the federal anti-bullying campaign and home visiting-based prevention of child
abuse and neglect.
From the Office of Morale, Welfare and Recreation
DoD Designates New Leadership at the Armed Forces Retirement Home
The Office of Military Community and Family Policy announced today the designation of Steve
McManus as the acting chief operating officer of the Armed Forces Retirement Home, effective January
16th. McManus replaces Tim Cox, who resigned to take a position in the private sector; his resignation is
effective Jan. 15th. See http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/
From the Office of Communication
Safe Sleep Communications Campaign Begins
One of the most important decisions a new parent makes is where and how he or she places a baby to
sleep. To help parents gain an understanding of one of the most significant challenges to raising a
child, Military Family and Community Policy launched an information campaign this week called
"Putting Baby Safely to Sleep."
The objective of this campaign is to promote awareness of the features of safe sleep environments
for infants among expectant and new parents. This ultimate goal is the reducing the number of
preventable child deaths related to unsafe sleep practices and environments.
Military Family and Community Policy will host a variety of information events and outreach efforts
between now and April, including conferences, webinars, blogs, podcasts, audio/video productions,
product development, etc. A library of professionally-vetted resources on safe sleep can be found on
Military OneSource, and more information will be posted on Facebook, Twitter and distributed
through a variety of military radio, TV, print and Internet channels.
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From Resale
Joseph Jeu Selected as Next DeCA Director
Joseph H. Jeu, a member of the Senior Executive Service, has been selected as the new director and
CEO of the Defense Commissary Agency. His appointment was effective Jan. 3. Jeu comes to
DeCA from the U.S. General Services Administration, where he was the assistant commissioner for
general supplies and services for the Federal Acquisition Service. As DeCA director, Jeu succeeds
Philip E. Sakowitz Jr., who retired in June 2010. In the interim, Thomas E. Milks, the agency's chief
operating officer, served as its acting director. See
http://www.commissaries.com/press_room/press_release/2011/DeCA_03_11.cfm
AAFES Advises “Resolve to help Troops Stay Connected, Supplied in the New Year”
Any American can give the gift of connection now and throughout the New Year to troops far from
home with „All Service‟ phone and gift cards. Both cards are available through the online catalog
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aafespa/5346978287/?edited=1 . Individual cards range from $10 to
$500. Individuals and organizations can purchase up to 100 cards with just a click of the mouse or
quick phone call. Interested in sending a gift or calling cards? Call the Exchange at
(800) 527-2345 or visit http://shopmyexchange.com.
Commissary On-Site Sale Events.
There are no on-site sales scheduled for the month of January at Guard and Reserve locations. For
more information, visit http://www.commissaries.com/guard_reserve_sales.cfm.
In the News
From the American Forces Press Service – DoD Teachers Take on Mission in Afghanistan
Judy Ryan has taught English as a second language in five countries over the past 15 years, but this
is her first year teaching in a war zone. Ryan, a Department of Defense Education Activity teacher,
is on a one-year deployment to Afghanistan to teach English to Afghans. She‟s stationed on Camp
Morehead in eastern Afghanistan, surrounded by an Afghan commando training base, from which
she draws many of her students. See http://www.defense.gov//News/NewsArticle.aspx?ID=62433
From AF.mil – Base exchange rewards those who 'Made the Grade'
Military children, especially those with deployed parents, face unique stresses that often result in
higher rates of school absenteeism and failure, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Keeping these unique challenges in mind, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service established an
exclusive educational rewards program that continues to receive high marks from students and
parents alike. Now in its tenth year, the "You Made the Grade" program recognizes students who
achieve a "B" average or better with a benefits-filled booklet. Offers include a free Burger King kid's
meal, Subway 6-inch combo, video rental and $2 off any new release DVD at the Power Zone, and
others. Students who make the grade can also register for a drawing to win a savings bond worth up
to $5,000 by filling out and mailing an included entry form.
See http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123237338
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From LetsMove.gov – Text4baby: It’s for you, Mom!
Women who sign up for the service by texting BABY (or BEBE in Spanish) to the number 511411
receive free text messages each week that are timed to their due date or their baby‟s date of birth.
Text messages give moms important reminders about doctor‟s appointments and vaccines; share tips
on nutrition, sleep, and other... important topics; and provide referrals to prenatal and infant services.
See http://www.letsmove.gov/blog/2011/01/12/text4baby-it’s-for-you-mom/
From the American Forces Press Service – ‘Medical Home’ Concept Improves Care, Controls Costs
Wouldn‟t it be fantastic to get the old-fashioned kind of health care, in which the doctor knew you
and your family and kept track of your medical condition, but with the additional convenience and
access to health care information that modern technology provides? That‟s exactly what the
TRICARE health insurance program is striving to provide as it rolls out the new patient-centered
“medical home” concept to an increasing number of its beneficiaries, Navy Rear Adm. (Dr.)
Christine S. Hunter, the top TRICARE officer, told American Forces Press Service. Civilian
medicine has embraced the medical home concept, which introduces a team approach to health care
and establishes a consistent, long-term relationship between patients and a provider team, Hunter
explained. See http://www.defense.gov//News/NewsArticle.aspx?ID=62424
From the Family Matters blog – Groups Turn Day Off Into Day of Service
For more than 15 years, MLK Day has been recognized as a day of service, an opportunity for
communities and individuals to give back. Each year on this day, thousands of nonprofit service
groups lead community projects, pitching in to help with everything from serving meals to
beautifying schools. Many others choose to honor this day by giving back to military members and
veterans and their families. The Family Matters blog highlights a few of the groups mobilizing
Jan. 17 in support of the military. See http://afps.dodlive.mil/
Tips of the Week
Nutrition Tip of the Week -– Trying to lose a few pounds?
Want some help learning how to do it wisely? Check out http://www.mypyramid.gov to start losing
weight today. Information on making healthy and nutritious food choices – check out the
Commissary‟s Web site at http://www.commissaries.com.
Parenting Tip of the Week – Improve your child’s STEM education
This month, President Obama signed the America COMPETES Act, which authorizes various
programs to strengthen research and education in the United States related to science, technology,
engineering, and math (STEM). Whether available at your child's school, your nearest installation,
or through extracurricular activities, take advantage of opportunities to enhance your child's STEM
education. You can also help your children develop an interest in STEM subjects at home; the
Department of Education has created guides with fun activities for you and your children. Visit
http://www2.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/hyc.html for more information.
Let‟s Move/Childhood Obesity Tip of the Week – Eating on the Go
It's actually easier than you think to make good choices at a fast-food restaurant, the mall, or even the
school cafeteria. Most cafeterias and fast-food places offer healthy choices that are also tasty, like
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grilled chicken or salads. Be mindful of portion sizes and high fat add-ons, like dressings, sauces or
cheese.
Pointers that can help you make wise choices when eating out:
Go for balance – Choose meals that contain a balance of lean proteins (like fish, chicken, or beans if
you're a vegetarian), fruits and vegetables (fries and potato chips don't qualify as veggies!), and
whole-grains (like whole wheat bread and brown rice). That's why a turkey sandwich on whole
wheat with lettuce and tomato is a better choice than a cheeseburger on a white bun.
Watch portion sizes – The portion sizes of American foods have increased over the past few decades
so that we are now eating way more than we need. The average size of a hamburger in the 1950s was
just 1.5 ounces, compared with today's hamburgers, which weigh in at 8 ounces or more.
Drink water or low-fat milk – Regular sodas, juices, and energy drinks usually contain "empty"
calories that you don't need – not to mention other stuff, like caffeine.
Teens Health Info –
http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/eating_out.html?tracking=T_RelatedArticle#
Financial Tip of the Week – Cutting Costs at the Grocery Store
Looking for some ways to cut your family‟s food expenses? Here a few tips to extend your family‟s
food budget and put some extra cash in your wallet.
First, make and use a grocery list – People tend to buy less when they know exactly what they need
and what they are planning to buy.
Second, check your garbage – If you find yourself throwing a lot of food away each week because it
has gone bad, you need to adjust your habits. Have a leftover night once a week to clean out those
items that would otherwise go bad.
Do not be afraid to clip coupons – they may only offer 50 cents here or 75 cents there, but can up
fast when you are buying a good portion of your items with coupons.
Opt for the store brands – Outside of a few items of personal preference, there is often little to no
difference between the name brand and store brand box of cake mix, canned vegetables, or bread.
More info: http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=1158
University of Nebraska- Lincoln.
Military OneSource Tip of the Week – Quick Tips for Avoiding Identity Theft
Identity theft can cost you money and ruin your credit. When someone steals your identity, they may
be able to access your accounts, apply for loans under your name, and apply for and use credit cards
under your name. Here are some steps you can take to help you protect your personal information:
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Review your credit report every year – All Americans are eligible for a free credit report once a year
from each of the three major credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Order yours online
at www.annualcreditreport.com or by calling (877) 322-8228. If you live overseas, you can order
your credit report by mail. Download the request form at
www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/include/requestformfinal.pdf.
Never leave a purse or wallet in the car – Also keep your wallet or purse in a safe place at work,
such as a locked drawer.
Don't carry more credit cards than you absolutely need – Keep cards you rarely use locked up in a
safe place at home.
Don't carry your Social Security number or birth certificate with you – Keep these documents in a
safe place until you actually need them. A safe deposit box or a locked safe in your home is a good
place for these important documents.
Guard your mail from theft – Put outgoing mail, such as credit card payments, in a post office
collection box.
Be careful about giving personal information over the phone – Even if the caller claims to represent
a legitimate financial institution, ask if you can call them back to make sure they are who they say
they are. Don't take a number from the caller. Instead, look up and call the number of the financial
institution the caller claims to represent.
Protect your personal information on the Internet – Shop only on sites that use secure technology,
which prevents unauthorized parties from seeing your purchase information. Properly store or
dispose of canceled checks, bank or credit card statements, and other documents with your personal
information. Shred them or rip them up if you're throwing them out. Store them in a safe place if
you're keeping them.
Passwords – Make sure that your credit card, bank, and phone accounts are protected by passwords
that can't be guessed easily. Avoid using information that is easily available, such as your date of
birth, phone number, or your mother's maiden name.
Contact Info –Keep a list of account and contact information for all of your credit cards, bank
accounts, and investment accounts in a secure place. This will allow you to contact creditors or
financial institutions quickly in the case of fraud.
Your Family Center can give you information and support on many issues that affect service
members and their families. And Military OneSource, a free 24/7 service from DoD, available to all
active-duty, Guard, and Reserve members and their families, provides information and referrals plus
face-to-face counseling. Call (800) 342-9647 or access www.MilitaryOneSource.com.
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Spouse Tip of the Week –Do you know what you want to be when you grow up?
Contrary to popular belief, this is a question you may need to ask yourself at several different ages
and stages of life: before you get out of school, before you get married, after you have children, and
before you retire. It‟s not an easy question to answer.
Why? In a mobile military lifestyle, it‟s a question that is confounded by multiple moves, including
moving to communities that don‟t have the type of employment opportunities you have been used to.
And it‟s a question that continually challenges the direction you took in earlier stages of your life,
before community service work, before you got that wonderful mentor who opened doors and taught
you how to network, and before you got more education, training and work experience.
Wherever you are in the “Work A Day World” pipeline, Military OneSource Career and Education
Counselors are here to help. By calling (800) 342-9647, you can request no-cost career counseling
services, career and education information and resources that will help you with:
Career Exploration
Interest Inventories and Skill Assessments
Choosing a School and Program of Study
MyCAA Financial Assistance for Education and Training
Additional Sources of Financial Assistance for Education and Training
Licenses and Credentials for Portable Careers
Job Market and Salary Information
Job Search, Resume, Job Application and Interview Assistance
Job Banks, Job Fairs and Job Portals with current Job Openings
Military Friendly Employers
Child Care and Transportation Options & Referrals
Federal Employment
If you can name it, Military OneSource can help!
Celebrating Military Youth Saves Week – February 20 -27, 2011
What a great New Year's Resolution: Becoming Financially Fit! This year, youth with the help and
support of their installation youth program staff and personal financial managers around the world will
make a difference in their financial future. Youth, along with their family and friends, will be
encouraged to take the saver‟s pledge; save money, spend wisely, plan for college, and share what they
know. It‟s a great way to inspire everyone, especially our youth, to improve their economic fitness
through healthy financial behavior. February 20-27, 2011
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