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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: A PURPOSEFUL PRAYER FOR ALL PEOPLE
BASE NEWS First permanent duty station? Attend Personal Readiness Seminar Marine Corps Order 1700.31 states that Marines arriving at their first permanent duty station attend a Personal Readiness Seminar no later than 90 days after reporting. Topics presented at the seminar include: The military life cycle model, personal and professional development services and an interactive finance 101 course. Class is held at the Religious & Family Services Center, 3019 Embry Loop aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. All classes are from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Following is the upcoming class dates: Feb. 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 13, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 19, Oct. 24 and Dec. 5 Register on eventbrite.com or call 703784-2650/4963. For more information visit www.quantico.usmc-mccs.org.
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Service members and civilians were welcomed to the 18th annual Black History prayer breakfast at The Clubs at Quantico. This year’s theme is African Americans in Times of War. See full story, page 13
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The Defense Department launched the “That Guy” Campaign in 2007 to deglamorize the rise of binge drinking among Marines and sailors. Before you roll your eyes over this article, know that I’m not trying to be judgmental. I enjoy a good craft beer or a glass of wine over dinner with my wife. Even Jesus drank wine. But I keep myself sober because, like all good things, alcohol is best in moderation. Responsible Drinking Alcohol abuse impacts lives, families and careers. More than half of all American adults have a close family member with an alcohol problem. And one in four children younger than 18 is exposed to alcohol abuse in the home. Alcohol problems rank as the third highest killer behind heart disease and cancer. Especially troubling, binge drinking is most common among young adults between the ages of 18 to 25, according to www.thatguy.com. Proverbs chapter 23 employs naval terms to describe how alcoholism, a progressive disease, engulfs its victims physically and psychologically: Who has anguish? Who has sorrow? Who is always fighting? Who is always complaining? Who has unnecessary bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes? It is the one who spends long hours in
“If your brain and mouth stopped working together three drinks ago, you might be that guy.” QUOTES AND TRAINING RESOURCES. WWW.THATGUY.COM
taverns, trying out new drinks. Don’t let the sparkle and smooth taste of wine deceive you. For in the end it bites like a poisonous serpent; it stings like a viper. You will see hallucinations, and you will say crazy things. You will stagger like a sailor tossed at sea, clinging to a swaying mast. And you will say, “They hit me, but I didn’t feel it. I didn’t even know when they beat me up. When will I wake up so I can have another drink?” So how do we prevent alcohol related incidents (ARIs)? Education remains key to prevention. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism define moderate drinking as one drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men. Certain individuals should not drink at all, including women who are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or nursing, those on medications that will interact negatively with alcohol (i.e. antidepressants), anyone recovering from alcohol dependence, anyone planning to drive, and anyone under age 21, according to Gary Collins in his book “Christian
Counseling: A Comprehensive Guide, Third Edition.” So how do you know how much alcohol you are consuming? The following chart developed by the Navy’s Drug and Alcohol (DAPA) program depicts the standard drink, encouraging Marines and sailors to be aware that the alcohol content in just one drink varies widely by brand and by bartender. Alcohol dehydrates you and so should be interspersed with food and water. Your body weight and type, gender, the presence of illness and fatigue all play a part in alcohol’s effect on you. Sleep deprivation quickly enhances alcohol’s depressant effects. Blood alcohol content (BAC) measures the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream. A BAC of .08 marks the lower limit of legal intoxication, though you can be significantly impaired before reaching .08 BAC according to Collins. The diagrams on page 2 chart alcohol’s effects on your body in increasing concentrations. Movies such as “The Hangover” in its many sequels glamorize binge drinking as does our culture. So what is binge drinking and what are the risks? Binge drinking is a pattern of drinking in which a male consumes five or more drinks in a row, or a female downs at least four drinks in a row. Binge drinking can lead to the same risks as alcoholism. The more
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Chaplain.........pages 1 & 2 Mardi Gras.............page 3 Story time...............page 4 Base news................pages 1 & 5 Veterans arts festival...........pages 6 & 7 Community events.......................page 7 Kids T-Ball.............page 8 Alpha........................page 9 Free tax assistance...............page 10 Fitness Center renos.......................page 11 Black History Prayer Breakfast...............page 13 Jump with Jill.......page 14
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Continued from Page 1 you drink, the greater the risks. Binge drinking spikes your risk of developing full-blown alcoholism. Has anyone ever told you, you have an alcohol problem? Medical doctors within the military conduct screenings for alcohol dependence using the standard CAGE questionnaire. This diagnostic tool asks troops four questions, quoted below: 1. C: Have you ever felt the need to cut down on your drinking? 2. A: Have you ever felt annoyed by criticism of your drinking?
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3. G: Have you ever had guilty feelings about your drinking? 4. E: Have you ever taken an eye opener? If you answer yes to any one of these questions, you quite possibly have a drinking problem and should self-refer to your command Substance Abuse Control Officer (SACO) for a penalty-free, first self-referral for help. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia is one of the leading centers in America for treating alcohol addiction. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) defines alcoholism as a “progressive illness, which can never be cured” and which “represents a combination of physical sensitivity to alcohol, plus a mental obsession with drinking which…cannot be broken by willpower alone.” AA has been startlingly successful at freeing individuals from addiction in the face of failing willpower or a family tree that sets people up for challenges. When compared with the children of non-alcoholics, children of alcoholics are much more likely to develop alcoholism. In studies, children of alcoholics displayed more tolerance for alcohol than children of non-alcoholics and were thus, more likely to drink more and grow addicted. Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) exists as a support group to help those who grew up with an alcoholic parent, according to Collins. Many commands and civilian AA groups host “Friends with Bill,” an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting where you can inquire into the program, even if you are unsure if you have an alcohol problem. Ships, shore bases and local
churches also host closed AA meetings for recovering alcoholics. AA has proven itself as an outpatient support group time and again, freeing men and women. The12 steppers work their steps, reliant upon God’s transforming power and strength in numbers. Rick Warren’s Saddleback Church pioneered a Christian version of 12 Steps support groups for alcoholism, pornography and a range of addictions called Celebrate Recovery that meets in churches across America. A Strategy for Victory When I meet with Marines and sailors as their chaplain to guide them in developing a strategy for victory, I recommend they immediately plug into AA or Celebrate Recovery on a weekly basis. AA typically offers closed meetings working the 12 steps, book studies and opportunities to even socialize with these 12 step-based peer groups that go out for dinner and a movie after meetings. If you are trying to overcome an alcohol addiction, know that denial and relapse are the norm. Regrettably, individuals often have to hit rock bottom, getting into trouble with their command, the law, or their loved ones before they admit to themselves that they have a problem. But you can seek confidential help through chaplains and AA long before you hit rock bottom. Essentially, become a teetotaler. Deep six all of your alcohol, as your self-control to keep that first drink from becoming five to10 is lacking. In your struggle against the temptation to drink, seek out not only AA, but a sponsor within AA. Sponsors are recovered alcoholics who have been
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sober a considerable time and make it their mission to mentor others in sobriety. Usually a sponsor will be considerably older, wiser and your same gender. With your sponsor or with your chaplain, develop a plan to insulate yourself against temptation by avoiding venues where alcohol flows freely. One of the best ways to overcome a pleasurable but poisonous addiction is to overpower it with a greater godly pleasure. And if you relapse into a binge drinking night, know that relapse is normal. Confess this mistake to God, your chaplain or your AA sponsor and redouble your participation in AA and faith-sponsored fellowship to meet your needs for community and fun in healthy ways. If your relapses grow in frequency and severity, there are in-patient medical programs you can self-refer to for the first time without penalty where doctors, counselors and prescriptions are all available to help you overcome the deepest addictions. We chaplains see miracles every day and with help from above you can overcome. “Jesus replied, ‘I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed,” according to Collins. Jesus can free you, whether it be alcoholism or any addiction. Reach out for support today.
Celebrate Recovery meets at Mt. Ararat Church Thursdays at 7p.m. A faith-based program of working the 12 Steps to overcome hurts, habits and addictions ranging from alcohol to anger, pernicious anxiety to pornography. Garrisonville Campus Chapel off Toluca Road. 1112 Garrisonville Rd, Stafford, Virginia 22556, 540-659-2554 mtararat.org Free childcare offered. Headquarters and Service Battalion SACO: 703-432-1474 There is an AA meeting in the battalion classroom every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
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Jazzy tunes, rhythm and blues: Quantico Marine Corps Band to march in Mardi Gras Jeremy Beale Staff Writer
For the first time the Marine Corps Base Quantico Band will travel to New Orleans, Louisiana Feb. 8 to march in the famous and spectacular Mardi Gras Parades. Throughout January, the Quantico Marine Corps Ceremonial and Dixieland Band have been hard at work preparing to perform in one of the nation’s most exciting events. “For many in New Orleans this will be their first time in contact with Marines and we will be the front lines to what Marines represent,” Bandmaster Master Sgt. David Wilson said. “We are musical ambassadors of the Marine Corps and the representation of Marine Corps Base Quantico, Crossroads of the Marine Corps.” At least three times a week the band has rehearsed their music selections for two to three hours per day sometimes marching more than five miles each time. On average, the band performs no more than five parades per year, however, during Mardi Gras festivities the band will perform in four parades in one week. In honor of one of the jazz, blues and rhythm capitals of the nation, the band will bring a familiar brass sound to New Orleans by performing music selections such as “South Rampart Street Parade” by Ray Bauduc “The Saints” by Richard Bowles and “Bourbon Street Parade” by Paul Barbarin. The band’s parade schedule: • Feb. 9 – Krewe of Centurions Parade beginning at 7 p.m. • Feb. 10 – Krewe of Isis Parade, 6:30 p.m. • Feb. 11 – Krewe of Mid-City Parade, 11:45 a.m. • Feb. 13 – Krewe of Rex Parade, 10 a.m.
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Leading the charge, Staff Sgt. James Mathis, drum major of the Quantico Marine Corps Band begins their four mile march outside the band hall on Roan Street toward Officer Candidates School.
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Commander teaches elementary students what makes them different makes them special Jeremy Beale Staff Writer
Col. Joseph Murray, commander, Marine Corps Installations National Capital Region -Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCINCR-MCBQ) visited 18 first through fifth grade students at Hampton Oaks Elementary School Library Jan. 31 to read the book “Odd Velvet,” the story of a strange young girl who proves being different is what makes each person special. As Murray read the book he talked with the students about all the things they love about school from their favorite subjects and teachers to their favorite activities and foods. Murray emphasized the differences of each student, making each feel special and appreciated for sharing. He said he was most surprised at how the students perceived him for his difference, as he described the amazement the students had from seeing real Marines in uniform. “In the student’s eyes we were something big and important,” Sgt. Maleek Grandison, commander’s aide said. “We were like superheroes.” According to MCBQ School Liaison Keely Ricks, the purpose of this event was to introduce the community to the Marine Corps. The goal of the school liaison is to improve the communication and interaction and develop community partnerships by coordinating events and
The Adopt-A-School program is a great opportunity for Marines to earn volunteer hours and to make a difference in a child’s life. Schools seeking volunteers may request Marines to:
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MCINCR-MCBQ Commander Col. Joseph Murray sits in the Hampton Oaks Elementary Library reading the story “Odd Velvet” by Mary E. Whitcomb to first through fifth grade students.
providing Marine parents with the tools to overcome obstacles which may affect their children’s academic success. This is done through educating local schools and communities about the needs of military school-aged children and the military lifestyle and providing staff development surrounding military culture, deployments and general information about transition cycles, relocation and support. “ A p p ro x i m a t e l y 8 0 p e rc e n t o f personnel assigned to Quantico live off
base, many whom have children in public schools,” Ricks said. “When Marines volunteer in schools, students benefit from learning by example of what honor, courage and commitment truly mean.” Ricks chose Murray for this role because, before his family moved on base, he lived in the neighborhood and all four of his children attended the elementary school. Murray felt nostalgic walking into
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BASE NEWS CONTINUED • Li-ion battery • Flashlight • Garage door opener • Tire seal/compressor If you believe one of these items may be yours please call 703-784-2396 and speak to the lost and found custodian at the Provost Marshal’s Office. The claimant must be able to positively identify the item before the it can be released.
Budget for Baby Are you or your spouse expecting a baby? The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Budget for Baby class is a great opportunity to learn about what impact your new bundle of joy brings to your budget. Call 703-784-9754 or email quantico@ nmcrs.org to sign up for the next class on Jan. 17 at 11 a.m.
History Division Brown Bag Lecture Series The History Division aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ) had a successful 2017 with its Brown Bag Lecture Series. Plan to join them again this year because many topics are already lined up! The hour-long lectures take place at the Marine Corps University’s Simmons History Center (behind the Gray Research Center) 1st deck presentation room at noon. Feb. 8 – Dr. John Gordon of the RAND Corporation discusses Marines at Corregidor. Mar. 8 - Chaplains and Marines is presented by Dr. Ronit Stahl, University of Pennsylvania. Apr. 5 - Dr. Wray Johnson, School of Advance Warfighting presents Biplanes and Bandits: Marine Corps Aviation in the Small Wars Era, 1915- 1935. As always, please RSVP if you plan to attend as space is limited. Email RSVP to history.division@usmcu.edu
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Adopt-A-School Continued from Page 4 the school that gave his family so much and in return he was grateful he had the opportunity to give something back. “It is important for the Marine Corps to maintain a positive light,” Murray said. “A Marine can learn so much from their communities off base about what honor and service mean.” Murray volunteered through the Stafford County Brain Builder Program—a program designed to aid kindergarten through twelth grade students by giving them the tools to succeed in school and further foster intellectual growth and achievement. Quantico offers a similar program for Marines to get involved with the education community—the Adopt-A-School program. The program offers Marines the opportunity to mentor school age children by motivating them to set positive life goals and reduce involvement in negative behaviors such as crime, drugs and violence. If a unit commander or school representative is interested in participating in the Adopt-A-School program, please call the School Liaison Office at 703-784-4729. For other volunteer opportunities call the Installation Volunteer Coordinator at 703-784-2687 or the MCBQ Community Relations Officer at 703-784-3699.
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Veterans face off in the arts festival kick off Nearly 3,500 competed at local VA facilities in 2017 Elizabeth Mackey Director of the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival
The 2018 National Veterans Creative Arts Competition began Jan. 1. During the months of January, February and March, veterans enrolled at VA medical facilities or outpatient clinics are invited to enter their art, music, dance, drama and creative writing entries into the local competition phase. It’s an exciting time with art exhibits and performances by veterans occurring across the country. At most facilities, the general public is invited to view the art and watch the performances, having the opportunity to learn about the arts as therapy and congratulate the veterans for their artistic achievements. With the involvement of VA staff and volunteers, entries are submitted into the local competition. There are a total of 51 categories in the visual arts, divided into fine art, applied art and craft kit sub-divisions. Fine art categories include painting, watercolor, drawing and sculpture. Applied arts categories such as ceramics, woodworking, metalwork and glasswork and craft kits such as model building, needlework and leatherwork offer a variety of options with something for just about every artist. Categories such as Special Recognition-Physical Disability, Special
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Recognition-Mental Health Challenges and Military Combat Experience focus on the concept of the arts as therapy where an individual uses artistic expression to facilitate successful treatment outcomes. A written narrative from the veteran or staff person accompanies the entry to describe how the artwork relates to the veteran’s challenge or experience. The art division overall has the highest number
of entries submitted into competition each year. In 2017 there were nearly 1,700 entries judged during the month of April in the national competition. The music division follows the art division in highest number of entries. Music is divided into vocal and instrumental sub-divisions. Within the music division there are 45 categories that include both solo and group and the categories
are separated according to musical style. There is a category for everyone, even a band category and original vocal and original instrumental categories. Judging criteria consists of such areas as stage presence, intonation, rhythm and interpretation. Writing is a form of creative expression that has become extremely popular and veterans are entering their original poems, essays and short stories into the creative writing division at an increasing rate each year. Creative writing entries are judged by use of language, originality of topic or idea, creative content, message clarity and overall strength of the composition. The judging criteria are different for entries submitted into the drama division. The focus is more on the performance itself with stage presence, expressiveness and interpretation being scored. Veterans enter solo and group categories within prose, comedy, poetry and interpretive performance. Mime, juggling, magic, puppetry and ventriloquism entries are welcome, as well as multimedia video entries three minutes or less in length created by the veteran. The dance division offers veterans the opportunity to prepare dance routines for videotaping and submission into the
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Veterans’ arts festival kicks off Continued from Page 6 competition. There are solo and group categories that include ballroom, tap, jazz, ballet, country, folk, cultural, interpretive movement and novelty to name a few. The entries are judged by technique, rhythm, patterns, creativity and interpretation. By March 23, the first place-winning entries from the local art, music, dance, drama and creative writing competitions will be sent on to the national competition level where the top three entries in each category will be determined through a judging process. Art entries will be photographed and music, dance and drama entries will be video recorded at the local VA facility, with the assistance of VA staff. Creative writing entries do not need to be video recorded. Just the text is submitted to the national level of competition. The national judging is coordinated each year by VA therapists who volunteer to serve as national chairpersons. These dedicated therapists spend countless hours preparing the entries and competition forms received from VA facilities throughout the nation for the judging process. Judges are professionals in their area of artistic expertise and view and score each entry carefully, using established criteria specific to each division. When all of the judging is completed, VA staff persons are notified in midJune of the first, second and third place
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winners from all five divisions. This is an exciting time as veterans learn the results of the national competition. All of the first place winners from the national art competition are invited to attend the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival. Some of the gold medal-winning acts from the music, dance and drama divisions are selected for inclusion in the Festival stage show performance and some of the creative writing gold medal-winners will be invited to attend writing interaction sessions and a writing seminar. Since 1989, the Festival week has been hosted by a different VA facility and location each year and the public is invited to an exhibit of the first place-winning artwork, creative writers meet and greet and a stage show performance. Through these events, the host community learns of the benefits of the arts in the lives of veterans and can congratulate them on their artistic accomplishments. Most VA facilities hold their local competitions in February, but their deadline dates for submitting entries vary by location and may be in January, so check with your VA facility’s recreation/creative arts therapy departments now. Veterans must work with a staff person from the VA facility where they are enrolled. If you need assistance in identifying a VA staff person from your facility, please contact Amy Kimbler, program specialist at Amy.Kimbler@va.gov or Elizabeth Mackey, director at Elizabeth.Mackey@ va.gov. You can visit our website too at www.creativeartsfestival.va.gov for more information. Best wishes to you all and thank you for allowing us the opportunity to showcase your artistic talents!
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Stafford offers a community based lacrosse program for boys and girls 5 to 15 years old. All skill levels are welcome. Stafford Lacrosse Association is a community based program that provides developmental and competitive boys and girls lacrosse programs (kindergarten - age 15) for all skill levels. Practices for spring season started Feb. 6 and games will begin in April. Players are placed on the appropriate team based on their skill level. Registration will run through February. To register for the spring season visit www.staffordyouthlacrosse.com
program that brings children and trained therapy dogs from Blue Gray Therapy Dogs together and allows children to practice their reading skills by reading out loud to trained dogs. PAWs for Reading helps foster a love of reading within children by providing a comfortable opportunity to read. Sessions are offered at the Porter Library in Stafford on the first Saturday of every month from 10:30 a.m.–noon; at the England Run Library in Stafford on the first Saturday of the month from 2–3 p.m.; The Salem Church Library in Fredericksburg the second Saturday of the month from 1:30–3 p.m.; and at the Fredericksburg Branch Library on the third Saturday of the month from 2:15– 3:45 p.m. Information on pre-registering can be found at www.librarypoint.org/ pawsforreading.
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More than 5 million people meet monthly across the U.S. in book clubs to share common interests, develop friendships and discuss their thoughts on the writings of others. In our area the largest organized book groups for adults are hosted through the Central Rappahannock Regional Library. If you are a reader who would like to meet new people, socialize amongst friends and discuss some of the year’s best books, join one of the groups by visiting http://www. librarypoint.org/bookgroups
Did you know that the Central Rappahannock Regional Library (CRRL) is open to base residents as well as those who reside in Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Fredericksburg? The CRRL offers many diverse resources within their eight facilities and through their award-winning website librarypoint.org. They also offer classes and events for all ages, from babes in arms to seniors, from STEM classes to tax preparation to job help. Your Central Rappahannock Regional Library card is the key to a range of library services and a wealth of information online. You can get yours online at http://www.librarypoint.org/card
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Spring time and baseball, developing positive connection between child and parent Jeremy Beale Staff Writer
Quantico Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Semper Fit, hosted a T-Ball Workshop Jan. 31 for children 3-4 years old in preparation for the spring youth baseball season. It was the first parent and child workshop hosted aboard base. The clinic operates in conjunction with the New Parent Support Program, Exceptional Family Member Program and Start Smart program. The Start Smart Baseball program prepares children and their parents for organized baseball by teaching throwing, catching, batting, running and agility in a positive and non-threatening environment. Children were able to develop strong motor skills and gradually build confidence in their ability by performing various fun and challenging tasks. On top of developing their sports skills, children were able to spend quality one-on-one time with their parent, thus strengthening the bond between parent and child. Start Smart typically offers eight different seasonal sports programs; however, Quantico only offers baseball, basketball and soccer. Registration for Start Smart, T-Ball and
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A child practices his swing during the T-Ball workshop.
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baseball began Feb. 3 for the early bird special. Normal registration continues from Feb. 17 – March 17 everyday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Age ranges are as follows: T-Ball: 5-6 years old Baseball (Coach Pitch): 7-8 years old Baseball (Minor League): 9-12 years old
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Free tax filing software available to military members By Lisa Ferdinando DoD News, Defense Media Activity
’Tis the season–for taxes! With the new year bringing a new tax season, Military OneSource has launched its free tax software to support military members and their families in the annual task of filing. The MilTax software is available through the Military OneSource website, and walks military families through a variety of filing scenarios, explained Erika Slaton, program analyst for the Defense Department’s Military OneSource program. “Service members and their families have unique tax filing situations,” she said. “There are frequent moves, deployments, or multistate filings; there are a host of considerations that military members and their families face.” “The tax software allows users to submit a federal and up to three state tax returns at no cost,” Slaton said. Tax experts available in person, via phone Military members and their families can speak via phone with a Military OneSource tax expert, and inperson tax filing assistance is available on military installations at a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance location (aboard Quantico on Roan Street). “Because these tax consultants are knowledgeable of the military community, they’ll be able to help service members and families connect the dots in helping them to complete their return,” Slaton said. In addition to complicated filing scenarios, she pointed out, tax laws change each year. The tax services save members their hard-earned money, she added, and are secure, confidential and have a 100 percent accuracy guarantee by the software provider. The tax deadline this year is April 17 because the usual
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spouses, dependent children and survivors. For further information on eligibility, people in the United States can call Military OneSource at 800-342-9647 or visit the website (www.militaryonesource.mil), Slaton said. The site also provides calling options for people living overseas. In addition to the tax services, the DoD-funded Military OneSource offers a host of free and confidential resources to support the military community, Slaton said. Military OneSource has a singular mission: To support service members and their families, she added, noting the recent launch of the “Our Promise to You” initiative. “Our promise is to be that one source that stands ready to assist the military community -- giving service members and their families the expert support and information they need,” she said. Military OneSource’s website resources cover areas such as family and relationships, moving and housing, education and employment and financial matters.
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A sign near the entrance to the fitness center announces the upcoming improvements to the facility and provides the dates that some areas may be closed for the refresh.
Quantico fitness center undergoing a “refresh” with new paint, floors and more Valerie O’Berry Editor
The Barber Physical Activity Center (BPAC) is almost 15 years old and Quantico Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is now in the process of an improvement project–phase–one to make the popular all-inclusive physical fitness center more enjoyable for those who use it. Phase two of the project is currently in the planning stages. The improvement project is part of a “refresh cycle” that normally takes place. The center serves approximately 325,000 active duty service members, their families, retirees, reservists and Department of Defense civilians aboard Quantico each year, making it a hightraffic area that requires occasional maintenance to keep it operating efficiently to meet the contemporary needs of patrons. BPAC was one of the first all-inclusive fitness centers in the Marine Corps and it offers everything from the best workout equipment, exercise classes, free weights, a Health Promotions Center (with a full service kitchen, which provides hands-on healthy cooking and education classes) and even a smoothie bar for a healthy cool down after a hard workout. The updates to BPAC will include fresh paint throughout the building, updating of both the men’s and women’s locker rooms and bathrooms and replacement of the main tile floor on the lower level. Patrons may have already noticed that the upstairs floor in the workout room has been replaced with a workout-friendly, soft floor that provides support and is in accordance with the new color scheme
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Shown in this photo is the current color scheme of the fitness center of maroon, gold and brown. The colors will soon be changed to various, soothing shades of gray.
that will be implemented. BPAC will receive a complete color scheme update on the walls going from the current gold, maroon and brown paint to different tones of gray, with some of the gray being so light that it may appear white. The colors were chosen to compliment the new floors that will be installed and should create a brighter, more airy feeling throughout the facility, according to Michelle Vukovich, director, Semper Fit and Recreation. Painting has already started and is expected to last through April 20. However, operations should not
be affected due to the painting. In the meantime, as part of the painting of the walls, MCCS’ Vukovich will be implementing a very special project that will enhance the look of the facility. In addition to fresh paint, the walls will also provide inspiration to all who enter the facility. Plans to paint inspirational quotes on the walls are underway and these words will come from the Marines on base. “We plan to solicit these inspirational quotes from Marines right here on base,” Vukovich said. Implementing this part
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of the project will begin in the very near future and the best quotes will be put on the walls for all to see and be inspired by. The men’s locker room is currently closed for the refresh and will remain closed through March 9 as work will be in progress to provide the area with an “entire new look,” according to Vukovich. Almost everything will be replaced and will include new showers, toilets, urinals, partitions, new vanities, sinks, faucets, flooring, wall tile and fresh paint. The women’s locker room will be closed from March 12–18 for its update, which will include new vanities, sinks, faucets and paint. The rest of the area will be refreshed in the next year during phase two of the improvement project as funding permits, according to Vukovich. Men’s and women’s bathrooms are also included in the phase one plans and new sinks, vanities, faucets and fresh paint will be accomplished. The men’s bathroom will be closed March 19–21 while the women’s bathroom will be closed March 22–24 to accomplish the necessary work. “The improvements are being made to maintain a state of the art fitness facility, said Vukovich. “MCCS strives to provide quality facilities, programs and services that meet or exceed our patron’s expectations. We not only want to provide the highest in customer service, but we want to improve upon our customers’ experience so they want to come and use BPAC and feel good about spending time at this facility.” BPAC will be closed Feb. 16-19 along with 24 hour access for the tile floor demolition project due to safety concerns. For up to date information call Veronica Nelson, fitness director at 703-784-2672.
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Black History Month: A purposeful prayer for all people Jeremy Beale Staff Writer
Gazing into the past of battles fought and wars won, Marine Corps Base Quantico reflected back on African Americans in times of war during the 18th annual Black History Month Prayer Breakfast. The annual prayer breakfast hosted by the Virginia Black History Month Association was held Feb. 1 at The Clubs at Quantico bringing the community together to honor the proud men and women who sacrificed their lives for equality and opportunity. Senior Pastor Paul Graham of the Restoration Praise Center in Bowie, Maryland, was the keynote speaker. “African Americans have always been at war, in war and are still at war,” Graham said. “And African Americans are still looking for the few and the proud that will recognize, if this nation doesn’t acknowledge where it’s going, then it will never arrive where it’s meant to be.” Graham took the room on a vivid journey of sacrifice as he explained the current environment surrounding the war on civil rights and the battles left to fight in the name of freedom, equality and opportunity. He reminded guests about racist organizations creating further division and oppression, brutality among immoral police officers, stricter sentencing of minorities and overpopulated prisons and the increase of drug addiction resulting from opioid trafficking.
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Senior Pastor Paul Graham of the Restoration Praise Center in Bowie, Maryland, was invited as the keynote speaker. Graham offered words of wisdom about perserverance in the face of adversity and further honoring the gifts God provides.
Preaching out of Exodus, the pastor explained that all authority in heaven and earth has been placed in the hands of men and women to truly become characters of change. “God has never let anybody be enslaved without the opportunity to be free,” Graham said. “God has planted people around the world with gifts meant to help others.” Explaining the power behind the staff
Washington, D.C., Eastern High School Choir offered powerful melodies of perserverance during the annual Black History Month Prayer Breakfast at The Clubs at Quantico.
God placed in Moses’ hands–the staff provided confidence to a stuttering coward who had no will to create change among a captive nation filled with oppression. “If you can’t change your character, change your name,” Graham said. “If you are going to be on the battlefield, you must know what [authority] is in your hands and their mustn’t be any excuse to drop your weapon in the battlefield.” According to Graham, battles are tough because they are meant to be tough and nothing in this life is truly achieved without sacrifice. Graham explained true sacrifice isn’t the 75 percent of water sweated away in
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Hailey Zoccoli (Jill) of Jump with Jill helps the students of Crossroads Elementary learn the dance moves to “Superpower Vegetables.”
The Marine Corps Marathon hosted Jump with Jill The Rock and Roll Nutrition Show at Crossroads Elementary. Mark Jayne (DJ Markie Mark), Miles the Bulldog and Hailey Zoccoli (Jill) take a photo recognizing The National Watermelon Promotion Board for sponsoring the event.
Hailey Zoccoli (Jill) teaches the kids about building strong muscels and bones through the song “Beats of the Body.”
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Crossroads Elementary grooves to the tune of health and nutrition Jeremy Beale Staff Writer
The Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) hosted their Next Generation Inspiration Initiative kickoff event Jan. 26 at Marine Corps Base Quantico’s Crossroads Elementary, inviting The Rock and Roll Nutrition Show Jump with Jill. Children in fifth grade and under grooved to the beat of music as Hailey Zoccoli (Jill) and Mark Jayne (DJ Markie Mark) taught children how to live healthy. Jill and DJ Markie Mark performed their hit songs: • “Healthy is Good For Me” • “Energy” • “Nature’s Candy” • “Superpower Vegetables” • “Beats of the Body” • “The Bone Rap” Even MCM’s Miles the bulldog joined in the festivities to dance with the children. Upon conclusion of the event every kid walked away with an autographed photo of Jill and DJ Markie Mark, as well as information about the marathon’s new initiative. As MCM attempts to cultivate the next generation of long distance runners, the event introduced children and educators to the program in which children 17 years old and younger will receive a 40 percent discount off MCM registration.
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