Vol. 13 No. 26 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. July 1, 2011

MWHS-3 tees off Baby season cradles Miramar

Cpl. Z. L. Majors Cpl. Alexandra M. Vazquez ESCONDIDO, Calif. - Sgt. Zachary Denning, an aviation supply Marine Couples search through dozens of prizes during the Headquarters and Headquarters with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3, tees off on the 3rd hole Squadron Baby Shower aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 26. during a ‘MUSH-3 Golf Tournament’ here hosted by MWHS-3 June 23. H&HS and Marine Aircraft Group 16 hosted the shower for the units’ new and expecting FOR FULL STORY GO TO GOLF, PAGE 5 parents.

AGE OF FLIGHT BEGAN WITH A. A. PRECISION WEAPONS REPAIRERS REACH US MCAS Miramar CUNNINGHAM MAKE SHARPER SHOOTERS Alfred A. Cunningham was the first Ma- Precision weapons repairers perform a Website rine aviator who made his first solo flight crucial job, from fabricating and repairing with only two hours and 40 minutes of special weapons to modernizing weapons www.miramar.usmc.mil training. See page 4 for full story. used by Marines across the fleet. See EDITORIAL page 6 for full story. (858)-577-6000 NEWS

MAG-16 welcomes new CO Religious Services Compiled by deputy to the Plans Division with I Marine Ex- the Flight Jacket Staff peditionary Force. In June 2007, he became The Chaplainʼs Office, the deputy and division chief of the Joint Op- located in Building 5632 Col. Jerome Driscoll relinquished command erational War Plans Division. Driscoll then took on Bauer Road, coordi- of Marine Aircraft Group 16 to Col. Patrick command of MAG-16 as part of the 3rd Marine nates regularly scheduled Gramuglia during a change of command cer- Aircraft Wing at MCAS Miramar. services. For the location emony here June 29. Driscollʼs personal awards include the De- Driscoll attended the University of California fense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, and meeting schedules of and received his Master of Arts in Political Sci- Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, religious activities, call ence in 1984. Air Medal with Numeral 2, Navy and Marine (858)-577-1333, or visit Driscoll was commissioned through Officer Corps Commendation Medal with two gold stars www.miramar.usmc.mil. Candidate School in August 1984. He completed and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Med- the Infantry Officer Course and reported to 2nd al. Sunday: Marine Regiment at Marine Corps Base Camp Gramuglia graduated from San Diego State 9 a.m. Protestant Maj. Gen. Lejeune, N.C., as an assistant training officer. University in 1987 and commissioned as a sec- Worship Service Thomas L. Conant In December 1985, he was assigned as a rifle ond lieutenant through the Platoon Leaders Class platoon commander and company executive of- in September 1987. He completed flight school Commanding General ficer with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment. and was designated a naval aviator in March 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing 9:30 a.m. Protestant Driscoll entered primary flight training 1990. Childrenʼs Worship aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., and In April 1990, he reported to HMMT-301 Whiting Field with Training Squadron 3 and He- at MCAS Tustin, Calif., for replacement air- licopter Training Squadron 18 in June 1986. He crew training. Upon completion, he reported to 11 a.m. began advanced helicopter training with Marine HMM-166. While there, he served as flight of- Roman Catholic Mass Medium Helicopter Training Squadron 301 at ficer, assistant operations officer and weapons Marine Corps Air Station Tustin, Calif. and tactics instructor. During this period, he de- Religious Education/Sunday: Upon completion in May 1988, Driscoll trans- ployed with the 13th and 15th MEUs in support 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. ferred to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron of Operation Restore Hope in Somalia. Catholic CCD Children K-12 265 at MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Driscoll In February 1995, Gramuglia reported to 1st completed two deployments to Okinawa, Japan, Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment at MCB Camp and deployed to Southwest Asia during Opera- Pendleton, Calif., for duty as a forward air con- 10 a.m. Protestant tions Desert Shield and Desert Storm. troller and air officer. Adult Bible Study He reported to MAG- 24 and participated in Gramuglia then reported to Naval Air Train- the disaster relief operations in the wake of Hur- ing Command, Training Squadron 28, Corpus Weekday Worship Service: Col. Frank A. Richie ricane Iniki in 1992. Christi, Texas. He completed the Aviation Safe- Mon. – Fri. 11:30 a.m. In August 1993, he attended the Amphibious ty Officer Course and served as flight officer, Commanding Officer Catholic Mass MCAS Miramar Warfare School in Quantico, Va., and reported safety officer and the operations officer. to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit as an as- In August 1998, Gramuglia reported to sistant air officer. During his tour he deployed HMM-165 at MCAS El Toro, Calif. He served Mon. 6:30 p.m. Contemporary Maj. Jay Delarosa and participated in exercises in Jordan, United as operations officer, director of safety and stan- Praise and Worship Service Public Affairs Director Arab Emirates and Kuwait. dardization and aircraft maintenance officer. He He reported to HMM-164 at MCAS El Toro, deployed as part of the 11th MEU and partici- Wed. 7 p.m. Baptist Service Gunnery Sgt. Steven Williams Calif., in December 1995. He served as the op- pated in Operation Stabilise. Public Affairs Chief erations officer and plans officer and deployed He then reported to 1st Marine Division as in support of the 13th MEU. He transferred to the deputy division air officer in May 2001, and Study Groups: Sgt. Justin M. Martinez MAG-16 in October 1998. in January 2003 he deployed in support of Oper- Mon. 7 p.m. Internal Information Chief Driscoll attended the Marine Corps Com- ation Iraqi Freedom. Gramuglia was assigned to Night Bible Study, mand and Staff College and the School of Ad- MAG-39 and assumed command of Headquar- Classroom in the Chapel area Sgt. Deanne Hurla vanced Warfighting from 1999-2001. In Novem- ters Squadron 39 in December 2003. Gramuglia Editor ber 2001, he assumed command of HMM-268. assumed command of HMM-268 in May 2005, The squadron deployed in support of Operation and subsequently deployed to OIF. Tues. 6 a.m. Cpl. Alexandra M. Vazquez Iraqi Freedom in February 2003. Morning Prayer Service Layout and Design Specialist In October 2003, Driscoll reported as the GO TO COC, PAGE 3 and Study Group

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He reported to Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Pacific in July 2008, where he served as director of operations and training and executive officer. Gramugliaʼs personal decorations in- clude the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal with one gold star, Single Mission Air Medal, Air Medal with Numeral 7, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with three gold stars and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with one gold star.

Col. Kevin Killea Col. John Jansen OUTGOING COMMANDING OFFICER INCOMING COMMANDING OFFICER MAG-11 welcomes new commanding officer Compiled by graduating from the NWC, Killea reported Pacific. Jansen joined MAG-46 in 1995 as the Flight Jacket Staff to Aviation Plans, Programs and Budget the group logistics officer and later served as Branch of Headquarters Marine Corps Avia- the operations officer for VMFA-134. Dur- Col. Kevin Killea relinquished com- tion until May 2004. ing this tour, he graduated from “TOPGUN” mand of Marine Aircraft Group 11 to Col. Killea assumed command of VMFA-122 training. John Jansen during a change of command aboard MCAS Beaufort until June 2006. In 1998, Jansen reported to VMFA-323 ceremony here June 24. In July 2006, Killea attended the Indus- as the squadron operations officer. He de- Killea graduated from St. Johnʼs Uni- trial College of the Armed Forces at the ployed in 1999 to the Persian Gulf in support versity in January 1988 where he received a National Defense University where he was of Operation Southern Watch. Bachelor of Arts in Finance. He received his awarded a Master of Science in National Re- In 2000, he transferred to VMFA-314 as commission as a second lieutenant the fol- source Strategy. the executive officer and deployed in 2001 to Col. Jerome Driscoll lowing March. Killea reported to the Office of the Sec- the North Arabian Sea aboard the USS John OUTGOING COMMANDING OFFICER Killea was designated a naval aviator in retary of Defense in June 2007 and concur- C. Stennis in support of Operation Enduring September 1991 after completing advanced rently graduated from the George C. Mar- Freedom. strike training at Naval Air Station Kings- shall European Center for Security Studies Jansen reported to the Coalition Forces ville, Texas. Killea then reported to Strike in Germany. Land Component Command Headquarters, Fighter Squadron 125 for replacement pilot Killea assumed command of MAG-11 Camp Doha, Kuwait as the deputy chief of training. in July 2009. Following his command of aviation in support of Operation Iraqi Free- In June 1992, Killea joined Marine MAG-11, Killea will join the Headquarters dom. Fighter Attack Squadron 323 aboard Marine Marine Corps Aviation Branch in Washing- Jansen joined VMFA- 251 in 2003 as the Corps Air Station El Toro, Calif., where he ton, D.C. executive officer and deployed to the West- served as the assistant logistics, air frames Killeaʼs personal decorations include the ern Pacific. In 2004, he assumed command and quality assurance officer. While assigned Defense Superior Service Medal, Meritori- of the squadron and deployed in 2006 in sup- to VMFA-323, Killea deployed aboard the ous Service Medal with a gold star, and the port of OIF again. USS Constellation to the Persian Gulf in Strike/Flight Air Medal with Numeral 2. Jansen was assigned to the Defense support of Operation Southern Watch. Jansen was commissioned in 1986 after Threat Reduction Agency in Germany where Killea graduated from Amphibious War- graduating from Indiana University with a he served as an arms control inspection team fare School, after which he reported to Ma- Bachelor of Science in Finance. He was des- chief and the unit executive officer in 2006. rine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron ignated a naval aviator in January 1990 and In 2008, he attended the NATO Defense 224 aboard MCAS Beaufort, S.C., in May reported to Marine Fighter Attack Training College Senior Course in Italy, before re- 1996. He deployed to Italy and Japan while Squadron 101 where he trained on the FA- porting to Okinawa, Japan, as the assistant assigned to VMFA(AW)-224, serving as pi- 18 Hornet. chief of staff, operations, 1st Marine Aircraft lot training officer, aircraft maintenance of- In 1991, Jansen was assigned to VMFA- Wing in 2009. ficer and operations officer. Killea also com- 251 at MCAS Beaufort, where he deployed Jansenʼs personal decorations include the pleted United States Navy Fighter Weapons twice to the western Pacifc and then de- Meritorious Service Medal, Strike/Flight Air School (TOPGUN) and Marine Aviation ployed in support of Operations Deny Flight Medal with Numeral 2, Defense Meritori- and Weapons Tactics Instructor Course. and Provide Comfort. ous Service Medal, Defense Commendation Col. Patrick Gramuglia In June 2001, Killea earned a Master Jansen served as a forward air control- Medal, three Navy and Marine Corps Com- INCOMING COMMANDING OFFICER of Arts in National Security and Strategic ler in 1994 with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine mendation Medals and Navy and Marine Studies from the Naval War College. After Regiment and again deployed to the western Corps Achievement Medal.

Page 3 Flight Jacket July 1, 2011 www.miramar.usmc.mil FEATURE Lt. Col. Reilly steps down from HMLA-169 Compiled by Faw Peninsula in Southern Iraq. rine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron the Flight Jacket Staff He deployed twice in support of Opera- One aboard MCAS Yuma, Ariz. tion Iraqi Freedom II when he was assigned to In November 2000, Hoffman reported MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CAMP HMLA-367 in 2004. Reilly held the billets of to HMLA-773 Detachment, 4th Marine Air PENDLETON, Calif. – Lt. Col. Brendan assistant operations offi cer, operations offi cer Wing, Belle Chasse, La. During this tour he Reilly relinquished command of Marine Light and executive offi cer during this period. served as the assistant operations offi cer and Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 to Lt. Col. In 2007, Reilly transferred to Headquarters maintenance offi cer. He also participated in Garrett Hoffman during a change of command Marine Corps. Reilly assumed command of multiple detachments supporting Joint Task ceremony here June 30. HMLA-169 in 2009 where the squadron de- Force Six. Reilly received his Bachelor of Arts in Psy- ployed to Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in Hoffman was assigned to Marine Helicop- chology from the University of Pennsylvania. support of Operation Enduring Freedom from ter Squadron One and served as the fl ight op- He reported to primary fl ight training in Pen- November 2010 to May 2011. erations offi cer, assistant operations offi cer and sacola, Fla., where he was designated a naval Reillyʼs personal decorations include the Marine One pilot in 2003. aviator in August 1994. Legion of Merit, Strike/Flight Air Medal with In 2007, he was ordered to MAG-39, In April 1995, Reilly completed AH-1W Numeral 12 and Navy and Marine Corps Com- 3rd MAW at MCAS Camp Pendleton with Lt. Col. Brendan Reilly Super Cobra training at Marine Helicopter mendation Medal with two gold stars. HMLA-267 where he served as the operations OUTGOING COMMANDING OFFICER Training Squadron 303 then reported to Ma- Hoffman graduated from Georgia State offi cer. rine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 167 University with a Bachelor of Science in Ur- In January 2009, he deployed with HMM- aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, ban Studies. He was commissioned as a second 163 (Rein.) as the squadron detachment of- N.C., where he served as a classifi ed material lieutenant through Offi cer Candidate School in fi cer-in-charge and the aircraft maintenance control custodian, ordnance offi cer and weap- 1993. offi cer for 13th MEU. While deployed aboard ons and tactics instructor. Hoffman reported to the Naval Air Train- the USS Boxer, he supported Combined Task Reilly deployed twice with Marine Medium ing Command in Pensacola, Fla., and was Force 151 counter-piracy operations in and Helicopter Squadron 266 (Reinforced) to the designated a naval aviator in 1996. He then re- around the Horn of Africa. Landing Force 6th Fleetʼs Area of Operations ported to HMT-303, Marine Aircraft Group 39 Upon returning from deployment in July in support of NATO Operations in and around at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Calif., for replace- 2009, he was assigned to HMLA-369 where Bosnia and Kosovo from 1995 to 1996. ment aircrew training with the Cobra. he served as the executive offi cer and deployed In July 1999, he was assigned to Air Test Hoffman reported to MAG-26, 2nd Marine to Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in support and Evaluation Squadron Nine where he Aircraft Wing, MCAS New River, N.C., for of OEF. served as a Cobra operational test director and assignment with HMLA-167. During this tour, Hoffmanʼs personal decorations include assistant chief operational test director. he deployed with HMM-266 (Rein.) with the the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, From 2003 to 2004, Reilly deployed to 5th 24th MEU aboard the USS Nassau, which sup- Strike/Flight Air Medal with Numeral 5, Navy Fleetʼs Area of Operations in support of Op- ported Operation Allied Force. and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Lt. Col. Garrett Hoffman erations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. He also In November 1999, he graduated from the gold star and Navy and Marine Corps Achieve- INCOMING COMMANDING OFFICER participated in Operation Sweeney in the Al Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course at Ma- ment Medal. Marine Corps’ fi rst aviator: A. A. Cunningham Cpl. Alexandra M. Vazquez ignated a naval aviator on Sept. 17, 1915. COMBAT CORRESPONDENT By January 1918, Cunningham was in Europe acquiring information on British Aircraft are an everyday thing for most and French aviation practices while fl ying people (mostly the awful booming noise over German lines during World War I. from the fl ying behemoths), but think back After using the information to organize and to a time when aircraft werenʼt buzzing train the Northern Bombing Group, which around in the sky. People didnʼt have pas- dropped more than 52,000 pounds of bombs senger jets, overcrowded airports or daring and 2,650 pounds of food, Cunningham service members fl ying high-tech military received the Navy Cross. jets, refuelers and helicopters throughout Cunningham served as offi cer-in-charge U.S. skies. of Marine Corps aviation until 1920, fol- The fi rst Marine aviator was 1st Lt. lowing WWI. He retired from the Marine Alfred Austell Cunningham, born on March Corps on Aug. 1, 1935, as a lieutenant 8, 1882, in Atlanta. He was a Spanish- colonel. On May 27, 1939, Cunningham American War veteran, served in Cuba, died at the age of 57 in Sarasota, Fla., due sailed aboard three battleships and fl ew in to failing health. an airplane by the age of 30. With a total of Following his death, the Navy commis-

Courtesy Photo two hours and 40 minutes training, he fl ew sioned the Alfred A. Cunningham Allen M. Alfred Austell Cunningham, the fi rst Marine Corps aviator, was born on March 8, solo on Aug. 20, 1912. Sumner-class destroyer on Nov. 23, 1944. 1882, in Atlanta. He made his fi rst solo fl ight Aug. 20, 1912 with only two hours Throughout the next year, Cunningham The ship was decommissioned on Feb. 24, and 40 minutes of training. During World War I, Cunningham used information he made 400 fl ights in aircraft that looked like 1971, after earning one battle star for WWII acquired in Europe to develop the Northern Bombing Group. The group’s success two slabs of metal held up by toothpicks service, six battle stars for Korean action earned Cunningham a Navy Cross. He died May 27, 1939 at the age of 57. called the “Curtiss seaplane.” He was des- and seven battle stars for Vietnam service. www.miramar.usmc.mil July 1, 2011 Flight Jacket Page 4 NEWS MWHS-3 hits the green, funds ball

Cpl. Z. L. Majors hours of golf on a sprawling 18-hole course, COMBAT CORRESPONDENT and the day concluded with a catered buffet, gift giveaways and an awards ceremony. ESCONDIDO, Calif. - A gentle breeze “This event was fantastic, [we had] great carried intermittent laughs and cheers across weather, good company and good food,” an emerald fairway, punctuating the silent said Lt. Col. Rhett Vranish, the commanding setting as Marines and sailors from Marine offi cer for MWHS-3. Wing Headquarters Squadron 3 teed-off to The competition also fosters camaraderie begin the “MUSH–3 Golf Tournament” on and teamwork among the squadronʼs service The Vineyard at Escondido Golf Course members, explained Murphy. here June 23. “This event defi nitely has a positive im- More than 100 service members and their pact on the Marines and the squadron as a guests fl ocked to the fairways for the annual whole,” said Murphy. “[These events] let tournament hosted by MWHS-3. Marines blow off steam after a deployment “This was a great chance to get out and and just enjoy their time in San Diego before spend some time with the Marines,” said setting out on another deployment.” Staff Sgt. Chris Murphy, the data chief for The squadron awarded the winning team MWHS-3. and exceptional players with a variety of The match gave service members and prizes ranging from gift cards to the chance their loved ones a chance to get away from to win a 2011 Lexus for hitting a hole in one their daily routine and play golf to raise mon- on the 17th hole. ey for a good cause: the squadronʼs Marine Whether the competitors won or lost, the

Corps Birthday Ball. event rewarded everyone in getting away for Cpl. Z. L. Majors “You canʼt beat a day off to play golf,” a day, enjoying a catered meal and spending ESCONDIDO Calif. - Col. Jim Connelly, the (WING G6) for Marine Wing Headquarters Murphy stated. time with good friends in a picturesque set- Squadron 3, tees off at The Vineyard at Escondido Golf Course during a ‘MUSH-3 Golf Sixty teams of four members played six ting. Tournament’ here hosted by MWHS-3 June 23.

Cpl. Z. L. Majors Cpl. Z. L. Majors ESCONDIDO, Calif. - Sgt. Zachary Denning, an aviation supply Marine with the Marine Wing Headquarters ESCONDIDO, Calif. - Sgt. Zachary Denning, an aviation Squadron 3, lines up his shot on the 2nd hole aboard The Vineyard at Escondido Golf Course during a ‘MUSH-3 supply Marine with the Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron Golf Tournament’ here hosted by MWHS-3 June 23. More than 100 service members and loved ones participated 3, observes his putt roll toward the 2nd hole aboard The in the 18-hole match to raise money for their Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Participants had the chance to win a Vineyard at Escondido Golf Course during a ‘MUSH-3 Golf multitude of prizes including a 2011 Lexus for hitting a hole-in-one on the 17th hole. Tournament’ here hosted by MWHS-3 June 23.

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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Staff Sgt. Gilbert Aragon, a precision weapons repairer with the MCB Camp Pendleton armory, Headquarters and Support Battalion, organizes tools and weapons here June 24. In this highly selective field, there are less than 60 precision weapons repairers in the Marine Corps at any given time. Precision weapons repairers must learn how to fabricate their own tools before they continue in the year-long school. Weapons repairers keep Marines on target Story and photo by are necessary for repairing and building MCAS Miramar Shooting Team and ties for us when we get out of the Marine Lance Cpl. Lisa M. Tourtelot weapons from scratch. Kaneohe, Hawaii, native. “If we need a Corps because of our special training.” COMBAT CORRESPONDENT “Iʼm supposed to have an overall weapon repaired or modifi ed because it Aragon explained that gunsmithing is knowledge of everything in the armory,” isnʼt meeting our needs, we have to send it a highly sought-after skill in private and MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP said the San Antonio native. “Iʼm respon- to the precision weapons repairer at [MCB federal law enforcement. PENDLETON, Calif. – Staff Sgt. Gil- sible for all the small arms maintenance. Camp] Pendleton.” A vital aspect of gunsmithing is know- bert Aragon has before him an array of If I donʼt do my job inspecting weapons, Precision weapons repairers rely on ing the pressure tolerance of different met- unrecognizable tools – blocks, fi les, twisty a Marine can get hurt. I canʼt neglect communication with and feedback from als to prevent over cutting or fi ling. During things and mysterious cylinders. anything.” Marines in the Competition-in-Arms Pro- school, students are taught about metals, Precision weapons repairers perform a Precision weapons repairers are also gram and special operations communities how to create unique tools and how to crucial job, from fabricating and repairing responsible for the fabrication and main- in order to continuously improve weapons, calculate and apply specifi c measurements. special weapons to modernizing the weap- tenance of the specially-made weapons explained Aragon. Aragon encourages Marines with small ons used by Marines across the fl eet. used by special operations Marines and the “Our job is a lot of research and devel- arms repair experience to consider apply- Aragon, a precision weapons repairer Competition-in-Arms Program. opment,” he said. “Before anything [new] ing to the precision weapons school. with the Camp Pendleton base armory, The Marine Corps Air Station Miramar hits the fl eet, itʼs tested at Quantico and “If you like doing your job, why not Headquarters and Support Battalion, Shooting Team relies on Aragonʼs ability with the shooting teams.” excel in it?” he asked. “This training is explained that the fi rst part of the intense to maintain their weapons because he is According to Aragon, there are less available to you, take advantage of it.” Precision Weapons Repair Course in the closest precision weapons repairer to than 60 precision weapons repairers cur- Potential candidates for this job fi eld Quantico, Va., is learning to make your MCAS Miramar. rently in the Marine Corps, making this must be at least a corporal, with a mechan- own tools, so repairers often end up with “We cannot compete in shooting job even more critical. ical maintenance score of 105 or higher on a selection of tools unique to his or her matches without these [repairers],” said “No one gets trained like we do,” said the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude specifi c needs. These custom-built tools Cpl. Garret Tanaka, a member of the Aragon. “There are unique opportuni- Battery. www.miramar.usmc.mil July 1, 2011 Flight Jacket Page 6 NEWS

friday saturday sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Friday Night Knottʼs Soak City Taco Tuesday All Day PREP: Prevention & Fish & Chips Special Excursion to Trip for All Enlisted Tacos and Mexican Beer Relationship Four battered cod fi llets Pacifi c Beach SHOP MCX Service Members Legends Sports Grill Enhancement Legends Sports Grill 8 p.m. The Great Escape 858-693-1543 858-577-1333 858-693-1543 The Great Escape Victoriaʼs Secret 858-577-6171 858-577-6171 Sale Tobacco Cessation “Resume Anger Management I June 15 - July 12 Class (1 of 3) Preparation” 1 – 3 p.m. Hot Summer 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 858-577-6710 Counseling Center Savings Sale MCAS Miramar Semper Fit Center 858-577-6585 June 29 - July 4 reminds everyone 858-577-1331 Fair Fighting for to recycle plastics, Couples Summer Sensations paper, cardboard 858-577-6585 Sale and electronics at the June 15 -July 5 MCCS FREE PRIZE Wine Loversʼ Night Miramar Recycling GIVEAWAYS... 858-577-4808 ITT/Travel Offi ce: Legoland Gift Pack *S.U.I.T. Yourself Winner will be drawn on Series Session 1: Job July 31 Search • Sports Complex Marine Teen training Tues. & Sat. 858-577-4128/4129 Stop in and fi ll out an 858-577-4473 • Deployment support for preschoolers, elementary and teenagers Mon. entry form today! through Wed. 858-577-4588 *Beyond the Brief: • QOL Golf: Two Hours After Twilight free Golf for Active Duty Fight like a Girl Level 858-577-4155 858-577-6306

S.U.I.T. YOURSELF FOUR-WEEK JOB SERIES Suit up for a four-week journey to prepare to go after your dream job with the skills and tools necessary to compete in these tough times. This four-class series will meet each Monday in July from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the L.I.N.K.S. House. Session 1: Job Search will be held on Monday, July 6, Session 2: Resume Building on July 13, Session 3: Dressing for Success on July 20 and Session 4: Mock Interviews on July 27. Child care is provided. Call 858-577-4473 to register for this four-week series today. BEYOND THE BRIEF: FIGHT LIKE A GIRL LEVEL 1 Join Readiness & Deployment Support for Beyond the Brief: Fight Like a Girl Level 1. “Fight Like a Girl” has been designed to offer the most effective and practical self-defense techniques for the average woman (men are welcome too) in realistic assault situations. Faced with a mock assailant, wearing a padded suit, our full contact class teaches a woman how to defend herself against the most common and probable attacks after learning and practicing the techniques on a “real instructor.” The class is taught by Tracie Arlington, Black- Belt and certifi ed Rape-Escape instructor. This brief is recommended for ages 12 and older. The brief will be held on Wednesday, July 6 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Youth Center. Call 858-577-6306 to register or for more information.

Fri. July 1: Military One Source Thor (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. Get help paying for childcare provided by installations throughout 800-342-9647 Bridesmaids (R) 9 p.m. Visit the National Association of the Department of Defense. To Sat. July 2: Childcare Resource and Referral submit a suggestion, visit the ICE D-Stress 24-hour Hotline Swap Meet 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Agencies website at www.naccrra. website at http://ice.disa.mil. Thor (G) 1 p.m. org to see information on eligibility 877-476-7734 Hoodwinked Too: Hood vs. Evil (Not 3D) (PG) 6:30 p.m. (All calls are strictly confidential) for assistance to pay for and find Important Phone Numbers Sun. July 3: childcare services. Contact 1-800- Victim Advocacy 24-hour *Hoodwinked Too: Hood vs. Evil (Not 3D) (PG) 1 p.m. 424-2246 for information. Hotline *Fast Five (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. 858-864-2815 Wed. July 6: ICE ready for use Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (Not 3D) (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. The Interactive Customer Evaluation Eagle Eyes set up for Miramar is ready for 877-356-EYES (3937) Thurs. July 7: use. ICE is the internet version of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (Not 3D) (PG) 2 p.m. the “Customer Suggestion Box.” *Something Borrowed (PG-13) 6:30 p.m. It collects feedback on services *Indicates Last Showing

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