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NAS Fallon Conducts Basic NADAP
New Chief Petty Officers Pinned CDC Receives Accreditation
Radar Certification Training Staff
NAS Fallon’s newest Chief Petty Chief Eric Bickel from Naval Norberto Santiago from Naval Strike Th e Child Development Center aboard our program has met a level of competency
Offi cers were pinned on September Munitions Command, Air Traffi
16th on base inside Hangar Five Controller Chief Chad Young from Air Ordnanceman Chief Jason Engleman
Sailors
in a formal ceremony attended by Operations, Aviation Ordnanceman from Naval Munitions Command, Children (NAEYC), by meeting the 10 the public that we are meeting certain
By MC2 (AW/SW) Steven A.
friends and family. Wearing their new said
anchors are (left
Rinkel, NAS to right standing)
Fallon Public
Aviation Ordnanceman Chief Ramiro
Affairs
Aarredondo from Strike Fighter Wing Controller Chief Ryun Malcom from
Detachment, Aviation Ordnanceman
NAS Fallon – Speeders on
board Naval Air Station Fallon
may need to watch out. NAS
Fallon conducted a basic radar
certification class that was not
only for the base’s security
department personnel but for
local law enforcement agencies
as well.
“We have two of our ac operation and learning tools
tive duty personnel that went
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Department and the Nevada
Highway Patrol were also pres hol abuse. This program
ent to receive the training.
THIS
The Instruction Course
consisted of two days of
instruction to the student in wide range of services
structors. “The next three days
ISSUE
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instructors, where they actu Advisor plays a video for Sailors who at
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Roundup Volume 4 No. 10
Educates
c and Air Warfare Center, Aviation NAS Fallon received its Re-Accreditation and ensures parents they are receiving
Decision Report from the National quality care. By becoming accredited
Association for the Education of Young we are showing not just the parents but
Sergeant Bryan Jorgensen,
Chief Anthony Weslowski from and police on base need to
Aviation Warfare Systems Operator early childhood program standards and curriculum requirements to ensure that
related accreditation criteria on September children are getting what they need in there
Strike Fighter Wing Detachment,
from the Nevada Department Chief Michael Pilarski from Search and
have. It helps reduce traffic, 2nd. By MC2 (AW/SW) Steven A. Rinkel NAS
early childhood education that will help
(left
of to right kneeling) Air Traffi
Public Safety Highway c Rescue, and Aviation Boatswains Mate
speeding and overall safety for Each standard describes an essential Fallon Public Affairs
them as they go through life. Th e other
Patrol Division. Fuels Chief Roger Meeks from Fleet
people traveling on the base.” element that together with the other nine reason is that it’s mandated by Congress. In
Air Operations, Storekeeper Chief
The Basic Radar Course Liaison. Photo by MC2 Steve Rinkel. standards provide a defi nition of quality NAS Fallon – The Navy’s training on
1989 the Military Child Care Act says that
alcohol andprograms will become accredited through
for child care, preschools and kindergarten drug abuse continues when
is designed to familiarize program. the Navy Alcohol Drug Abuse Program
NAEYC. So it’s extremely important for
students with the history and “Th (NADAP)all military child care programs to meet
e process is certainly a valid process staff came to Fallon to educate
theory of radar and its applica Sailors.
for ensuring that quality care is off ered, ” that criteria.”
said Cassandra Runnels, the Child and “This is Runnels said, under the new system of
a unique opportunity for
tion to law enforcement, math Youth Program Director. “If it weren’t for
Fallon,” said re-accreditation is required every fi
Fire Controlman Chief (SW) ve years
ematical applications relating the hard work of the staff to ensure that
Grant Caufield,and each year you have to submit an annual
NAS Fallon’s Command
to radar operation (including we were meeting the criteria it would be
Drug and report. In that annual report you have to
Alcohol Program Advisor. “These
impossible to reach accreditation. It’s not show that you have continued to meet the
kinds of presentations are reserved exclu
time – distance calculations), one person that’s doing it, it’s a team. It’s criteria and show areas of improvement
sively for the big metro areas where they
outside influences to radar everybody working together. All the staff
can hit huge
required by NAEYC.
amounts of Sailors at one time,
put in extra hours and they worked very and the fact that
“To me the accreditation means that we
NADAP took the time to
hard to ensure that accreditation would be are off ering a very high quality program, ”
for students to estimate speed achieved.”
think about NAS Fallon and come out here
said Runnels. “Th e Navy states that they
and distance. The course also is really just a great opportunity for us to get
Th e NAEYC has become the nation’s off er high quality care for their children
some of the benefits that bigger places get
premier organization for early childhood
all the time.”
and having the accreditation validates that.
professionals. Setting research-based Military child care is ranked number one
operating radar including case Graduates of the Basic Radar class and the Radar Instructor class:
standards and providing resources to
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well as licensing requirements working conditions of program staffbelow , and personnel, while the “Best Practices”
Development Center was the fi rst
Office, Deputy Larry Miller Lyon County Sheriff’s Office and Trooper Larry Madden brief was for all leadership positions.
to help families learn about and understand NAEYC-accredited program in Fallon in
for the radar guns. Nevada Highway Patrol the need for high quality early childhood “I thought
1997.” it was pretty interesting
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excellence in early childhood education for
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Navy Exchange Service Command,
Buelow the Patrol Supervisor to lead an advisory board for the
Communications Specialist 2nd Class Steven A. Rinkel Officer. “Having them sign chits saying
all young children from birth through age
presented the Bingham Award to
for Delta Section. “This is a establishment of the Navy Exchange eight. that they are aware of the things they will do
Mary Tipp, NAS Fallon Branch System. It was established to on leave. Drinking and driving is not one,
To get accredited there’s a process called
great tool that we as security and drug abuse is zero tolerance in the Navy.
a self-study process and that process can
Navy Exchange store manager. Th e promote friendly competition
take three to six months to complete, said And they will adhere to
Bingham Award is given annually among Navy Exchange activities Runnels. “When you complete your self those.”
for excellence in customer service, striving for superior service to study, you notify the academy that you have The Navy maintains that
operations and management at Sailors and their families. Th e completed your self study and you apply alcohol and drug depen
Navy Exchange activities. Naval Air Station Fallon branch
then to be looked at for validation.” dency are preventable
Th e CDC being an accredited and treatable and has
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Captain W. H. Bingham of the million sales category with a 1,600 two reasons, said Runnels. “It shows that and practical program
Navy Supply Corps. Captain percent increase in sales. to prevent drug and alco
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October and promises to be sailor to full families. Make NAS Fallon Celebrates
a great night of celebration sure that you take advantage
and camaraderie. I hope to of the opportunity to get
Women’s Equality Day
see you there. away from the base and enjoy Photo by Mass Communications Specialist Second Class Doug Harvey

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the start of the Christmas seeing everyone out there for p
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Navy Ball. Th is year’s Navy as this past summer which seen a large number of you p
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outstanding job in bringing take advantage of the lulls already so if you do not
all the pieces together so that in our schedule. As always, have one already, make sure I
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233rd birthday in style. Th e has a number of great trips Exchange and get one by the i
ball will be in the Silver State and activities designed for end of the month. Rachel Dahl is presented was the guest speaker at the s
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Offi cer’s Club on the 16th of everyone from the single with a plaque in appreciation Naval Air Station Fallon M
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of her keynote speech by Chapel during a celebration a
Air Traffi c Controlman of Women’s Equality Day on
Have a Great First Class Nick Nicholson. 28 August. Th e ceremony
Dahl, a Churchill County refl ected upon women that
& Safe Month! educator and political activist, paved the way for women’s
rights. In her speech, Dahl,
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A Touch of Grace
Chaplain Michael Bigelow
Whine or Dine…
Every time I turn on the food, richly presented, might not be feasible on a
Happy New Year! As you are reading most are, we are all too well aware of our
this, the Jewish New Year has begun. shortcomings. We are haunted by those
television, there seems to be with multiple cuisines to regular basis, but boy what a
Unlike our Western numbering of the year events in the past. It’s not that we have an an advertisement for the new choose from. I attended treat from time to time!
2008, the Jewish New Year on September overly infl ated view of ourselves, but quite
30th marks the 5,769th of their history. the opposite. We know what we have done
“Buff et” at the El Dorado their Saturday brunch which Th e Buff et at El Dorado
On the evening of Wednesday, October wrong, and wonder how could anyone, how Hotel in Reno. It recently contains a vast selection has breakfast weekly, dinner
8th, comes the most sacred day of the could God forgive us. went through a multi- of breakfast and lunch nightly, brunch on weekend
Jewish year, the Day of Atonement. It is In his insightful book, What’s So
a time of fasting and repentance, asking Amazing About Grace, Philip Yancey gives million dollar renovation. I items. Chinese, Mexican, mornings and specialty
for God’s forgiveness for those wrongs a marvelous defi nition of grace. Grace fi gured it was time I go try sandwich, live action buff ets on Friday and
done, for the wrongs of things not done. means that there is nothing you can do
In ancient Israel, part of the ceremony that will make God love you less. Grace it out for myself. I’ve never stations and shrimp bars Saturday nights. Buff ets
involved the selection of two goats. One also means that there is nothing you can do been a big fan of buff ets. were also available, not to range from $8.99 - $14.99
goat would be sacrifi ced on the altar. Th e that will make God love you more. God
second goat? Th at’s where it became a lot already loves you as much as a perfect and I heard a comedian once mention to best desert bar ($19.99 for specialty
more interesting. Th e high priest would holy God can. Imagine the possibilities. say that the problem with I’ve ever seen. Best of all, buff et nights). For more
pray the sins of the people over the goat, lay We no longer have to beat ourselves up for
his hands on the goat, and the goat would things done in the past. We also don’t have buff ets was that people all of that wonderful food information, you can contact
go off into the wilderness taking the sins of to waste our time trying to prove we are considered it a dare! Eating comes rightly priced. You El Dorado at (775) 786-
the people with him as he trotted away. It worthy of His aff ection.
was the “scapegoat,” a term that has become Imagine what our world would be like
that much food has never will actually feel as if you are 5700.
part of our cultural lexicon. Th e scapegoat if we were to provide that unconditional appealed to me. However, underpaying for the quality. by Erica I. Peña-Vest
was symbolic of God’s promise to forgive acceptance ourselves? How many children
their wrongs and remember them no more. would be reunited with parents if grace
now that I am fi ve months I highly recommend Th e
In talking with people over the years, were applied? How many Sailors and pregnant, the idea of having Buff et at El Dorado. Buff ets
I have found that much of their diffi culty service-members would be salvaged? To rows and rows of food to
lies in the area of forgiveness. Much of be sure, there are consequences for our
it has to do with forgiving others for the actions, but once an issue is handled, how choose from, excited me.
wrongs committed to them, and how it has do we treat the person? Do we try to bring What a great way to satisfy
impacted their lives. Surprisingly the very out the best in others? Do we bring out
same people not only have to forgive others, the best of ourselves as well? Here’s hoping all of my cravings at once!
but they also have to forgive themselves. in a New Year of forgiveness that you are My experience in the
Most people we encounter don’t suff er from touched by God’s grace and touch others as
never forgiving, but rather, the inability to well. past has been that most
accept forgiveness. If we are honest, and buff ets don’t have the best
quality of food. A little
known fact is that most
major buff ets make their
food salty because then
you will fi ll up quicker
and eat less (don’t ask me
how I know). Th at was
not the case at the Buff et
at El Dorado. Your only
disappointment will be
not knowing where to
start. Th
ey have rows of

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4 • octobeR 2008 Mishap Statistics
Mishap data from the previous 30 Calendar days:
(6 validated mishaps)
1. Worker was injured when she was struck in the forehead
by a machine part.
2. Worker dislocated his shoulder while attempting to stop his fall comprehensive education benefits
down a ladder well.
3. Member was hit from behind while riding his motorcycle.
4. Member injured his upper body due to overexertion.
5. Worker injured her thumb due to falling equipment.
6. Member had foreign material in eye.
Considering all mishaps this past FY at NAS Fallon, you are most Bill was signed into law in 1944.
likely to get hurt: On a Th ursday, any day of the week from 1000 to Th e new bill goes well beyond amount of post Sept. 11, 2001 active-
1900, on duty, from a fall/trip or contact with object, and you are most helping to pay for tuition; many duty service. Here is a quick reference Th is new GI Bill will provide up
likely to injure your fi ngers, feet/ankles or knee with a sprain or strain.
As a Civilian, you are more likely to be hurt on the job; as a Military new monthly housing stipend, and the following periods of post 9/11 benefi t is not charged against your 36
member, you are more likely to be hurt off duty.
Human factors are present in over 75% of all mishaps. In other Reserve and Guard members who • 100% - 30 or more consecutive days Tutorial Assistance
words, somebody, either through an act of omission or commission, did have been activated for more than 90 with Disability related Discharge. Like the Montgomery GI Bill,
something which contributed directly to a mishap.
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New GI Bill Overview
Chapter 33 or so-called “GI Bill New GI Bill Payment Rates term. Th e payment amount will be
for the 21st Century,” boasts the most Th e Post 9/11 GI Bill will provide equal to either a quarter or half of the
up to 100% of your tuition. In annual $1,000 cap for that academic
package since the original GI Bill was addition, the program provides a year, depending on how the academic
signed into law in 1944. monthly housing stipend a stipend year is divided – quarter or semester
of up to $1,000 a year for books terms.
Many post 9/11 veterans and and supplies. If you attend less than
service members will soon see a new full-time will receive a portion of the Benefits Expiration Date
package of education benefi ts. Th is payment based on the number of units Unlike the Montgomery GI Bill, the
new Post 9/11 GI Bill, or so-called of study. new GI Bill will allow you to use this
GI Bill for the 21st Century, boasts Th e amount of tuition and stipends benefi t for up to 15 years aft er your
the most comprehensive education paid under the Post 9/11 GI Bill last discharge or separation from
benefi ts package since the original GI will vary depending on your state of active duty.
residence, number of units taken, and
Licensing & Certification Payments
veterans who served aft er Sept. 11, showing the percentage of total to $2,000 to cover the cost of one
2001, will get full tuition and fees, a combined benefi t eligibility based on licensing or certifi cation test. Th
is
a $1,000 a year stipend for books service: month entitlement.
and supplies. Th e new bill also gives • 100% - 36 or more total months
days since 9/11 access to the same GI • 90% - 30 total months the new GI Bill will provide up to
Bill benefi ts. • 80% - 24 total months a maximum of $1,200 for tutorial
Th e following fact sheet provides • 70% - 18 total months assistance. Th
e program will pay up to
a quick reference to answer the • 60% - 12 total months $100 per month, for a maximum of
following questions you may have • 50% - six total months 12 months. Th is benefi t is not charged
about Senator Webb’s Post 9/11 GI • 40% - 90 or more consecutive days against your 36 month entitlement.
Bill.
Tuition Rates Benefit Transferability
Benefits Start Date Under the new GI Bill you will be Although the details have yet to
Th is new GI Bill is set to go into provided tuition up to the highest be worked out, the new GI Bill will
aff ect on August 1, 2009. However, established charges for full-time enable you to transfer a portion of
as with any new legislation, it could undergraduate students charged by the your 36 month benefi t entitlement
take some time for the Department of public institution of higher education to a designated dependent. Th is will
Veterans Aff airs (VA) to begin paying in the State in which you are enrolled. likely require you to re-enlist to take
benefi ts. One of the added features of this advantage of this feature.
tuition payment plan is that the
Eligibility for the New GI Bill tuition will be paid directly to Affects on Existing GI Bill Benefits
If you have served a total of at least the school, relieving you of the If you are already enrolled in the
90 days on active duty in the Armed responsibility. Th
is is similar to the Montgomery GI Bill and also meet
Forces you’re eligible. However, the process used for military tuition the criteria for the Post 9/11 GI Bill,
amount of benefi ts you receive under assistance. you have the option to transfer your
this program are determined by the remaining MGIB benefi ts to the new
actual amount of accumulated post Monthly Housing Stipend program.
9/11 service you have. If you are enrolled in a traditional For many veterans this will be a
To be eligible for the full benefi t, college program as a full time or good option. However, due to the
you must have three years of active three-quarter time student, you will be tuition limits set by this new GI Bill,
duty service aft er 9/11 or have been paid a monthly housing stipend equal many veterans who are pursuing a
discharged due to a service-connected to the monthly amount of the Basic post-graduate degree may fi nd the
disability. Allowance for Housing (BAH) for MGIB betters suits their needs. Th is
If you are an offi cer who graduated an E-5 with dependents. Th e average is also true for those students pursuing
from a service academy or received housing stipend will be approximately an online degree, as this new benefi t
ROTC scholarships, you also qualify $1,400 a month. However if you will not pay the housing stipend to
for the new GI Bill benefi ts. However, attend distance learning programs students enrolled in distance learning
your ROTC/Service Academy such as correspondence courses and programs.
associated obligated active-duty online you will not qualify for this
service time does not count toward stipend. Further Eligibility Details:
the three years necessary to qualify for
the full benefi ts. Book and Supply Stipend • You qualify for 100% of the benefi t
Note: You didn’t have to opt-in for You will receive a lump sum if you have a total of at least 36
the Montgomery GI Bill to be eligible payment the fi rst month of each months on active duty in the Armed
for this program. quarter, semester, or term. Th
e Forces. Th
is includes service on active
payment will help cover the cost of duty for entry level and skill training.
See the complete eligibility details books, supplies, equipment, and other
for further information. educational fees for that academic continued on back page
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 6 • octobeR 2008 NSAWc desert roundup

NSAWC Sailor Wins Scholarship

Petty Offi cer 3rd Class the form of a check payable busy schedule with school for offi cer programs. university, submitting a brief
Brian Rathell from Naval to the college the applicant is just a part of another “Th e chain of command personal and professional
Strike and Air Warfare will attend. day’s work. YN3 Rathell helps me with whatever I biography and submit
Center (NSAWC) was “I’m getting a bachelor’s in works in the Administrative need, my command supports degree objective and major.
recently the recipient of one homeland security and hope Department at NSAWC and me. I found out about this Th e selection was based
of this year’s Carson City to apply for the Seaman to handles the command’s leave opportunity from an email on relevance of chosen
Navy League Scholarship’s Admiral (STA-21) or Offi cer program. that was sent out by NSAWC area of study to the Navy,
in a ceremony held July 18 at Candidate School (OCS). I “I was very excited when Command Master Chief professional performance,
the Carson City Nugget. started going to school back I found out I got it, I want Neal Johnson.” said YN3 academic ability, career needs
Rathell native of in 2003, and have already to take advantage of every Rathell. of the Sailor, and potential
Stevensville, MD, was completed sixty-two credit benefi t possible from the According to Navy League, for professional growth.
the recipient of the 2008 hours. I’ve been in the Navy” said YN3Rathell. the scholarship is awarded “Th e hardest thing about
Mr. Donald L. Campbell Navy since 2007,” said YN3 Other benefi ts he intends to to Active Duty Sailors balancing school, family, and
scholarship. Th is scholarship Rathell. take advantage of are medical who have demonstrated work is fi nding the time and
of $500 helps with the costs In addition to a hectic life benefi ts, Montgomery GI leadership potential and deciding what’s important,
associated with going to a with a newborn child and his Bill, classes off ered at the high academic qualifi cations. and what needs to be done
college or university. Funds, full-time job as a Sailor, he is Fleet and Family Support Th e requirements for fi rst,” said YN3 Rathell.
which are to be used toward a part-time student American Center such as resume consideration for this
the cost of tuition, fees, and Military University (AMU). building, all scholarship scholarship are currently
books, will be presented in For Rathell, combining his opportunities, and applying attending a college or

World Champions
“Cantaloupe Chunkin’ Seabees”
CBMU 303 DET Fallon Public Affairs Officer, EA2(SCW) David Miller

Th e Churchill County
Cantaloupe Festival has been
occurring in Fallon, NV for 23
years. Th
is year was the third
annual Cantaloupe Chunkin’
Contest where entrants can either
hand throw or machine throw a
cantaloupe as far and as accurately
as possible. Th e Seabees at
CBMU 303 have entered in the
Trebuchet Division for the past
three years. Th e fi rst year they
entered their contraption in 2006,
they placed second in the division.
With a few design changes aft er
their initial entry, the Seabees have
been more successful placing fi rst
both this year and last year. Bravo
Zulu to the Seabees who helped The winning Trebuchet launching team members from left to right:
to make this year’s Cantaloupe SW3 Labarile, SW3 Bartman and CE2 Wagner.
Chunkin’ Contest a success. --- Photo by EA2(SCW) Miller
 desert roundup Desert Moon theater octobeR 2008 • 7

MIRRORS
Cast: Kiefer Sutherland, Paula Patton, Ezra Buzzington, Erica Gluck, Cameron Boyce
Rated: R for strong violence, disturbing images, language and brief nudity
Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy, Suspense/Horror, Th riller and Remake
Runtime: 112 min
Synopsis: It’s been nearly a year since volatile detective Ben Carson was suspended from the NYPD for fatally shooting another undercover offi cer, an accident that
not only cost him his job, but fueled the alcoholism and anger that has alienated his wife and kids and left him crashing on his sister’s couch in Queens.
Desperate to pull his life together, Carson takes a job as a night watchman at the burned-out ruins of the Mayfl ower department store, which was destroyed
by a massive fi re that devoured numerous innocent lives. As Carson patrols the eerie, charred remains of the store, he begins to notice something sinister
about the ornate mirrors that adorn the Mayfl ower walls. Refl ected in the gigantic shimmering glass are horrifi c images that stun Carson. Beyond project-
ing gruesome images of the past, the mirrors appear to be manipulating reality as well. When Carson sees his own refl ection being tortured, he suff ers the
physical eff ects of his fractured visions. His sympathetic but skeptical sister Angela dismisses these bizarre nightmares as a consequence of his stress and
guilt over the accidental shooting, but Carson’s estranged wife Amy, a no-nonsense NYPD medical examiner, is less forgiving. Her husband’s increas-
ingly erratic behavior frightens her, pushing his family farther away--and, she fears, it’s putting their children in danger. As Carson investigates the mysteri-
ous disappearance of a Mayfl ower security guard and its possible connection to his ghastly visions, he realizes that a malevolent, otherworldly force is using
refl ections as a gateway to terrorize him and his family.

THE LONGSHOTS
Cast: Ice Cube
Keke Palmer
Tasha Smith
Jill Marie Jones
Dash Mihok
Rated: PG for some thematic elements, mild language and brief rude humor
Genre: Drama and Sports
Runtime: 109 min
Synopsis: Curtis Plummer -- a down-on-his-luck former high school football star -- turns his niece, Jasmine, into the quarterback of
the local team, the Minden Browns, and gets his stride back when he becomes the team coach. With Curtis as their new
leader and their pigtail-wearing star player, this team of misfi ts wins its way to the Pop Warner Super Bowl and the small city
of Minden, Illinois, is ignited with team spirit, town pride and the glory it once knew.

THE HOUSE BUNNY

Cast: Anna Faris, Katherine McPhee, Emma Stone, Rumer Willis, Kat Dennings
Rated: PG-13 for sex-related humor, partial nudity and brief strong language
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 97 min
Synopsis: Shelley Darlington has lived at the Playboy mansion for the last nine years. She is Hef ’s favorite and acts like a den mother
to the other girls. On her birthday, she is unceremoniously evicted from Hef ’s pad for ‘being too old.’ Homeless and without
essential skills, Shelley wanders around L.A. until she fi nds a new job--the housemother at the most unpopular sorority on
campus.

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 8 • octobeR 2008 FRc West Fallon desert roundup

FRC Volunteers at Cantaloupe Festival

Fallon’s 23rd Annual Hearts
of Gold Cantaloupe Festival & Fair
was held over Labor Day weekend
Hay ride and Haunted House during
Halloween and plans to do so again.
He also knows many people who
stay here when they get out of the
Navy,” Nicholls said, adding he plans
to stay as well.
4 • MAY 2008 MW
enlisted personnel, junior officers
with 20 volunteers from Fleet volunteer at Rattlesnake Raceway Also at the festival was the Cont’d From Cover and also junior enlisted personnel
Readiness Center West Site Fallon. and with youth football. Loucks, fourth annual “Battle of the Bands”. about the Navy’s policy in regards
Th e volunteers helped setup the too, has always seen the military Six bands from the Reno area NADAP to substance abuse prevention.
“The Sailors enjoy the informa-
event with over half of the festival
volunteers being military.
population involved.”Everywhere
I’ve always been, the Navy has always
competed, but this year’s battle was
won by the local band “Trigger”.
Staff Educates.... tion because they can use it as a
tool so when they go out to the bar
NADAP Senior Enlisted Advisor. or go on liberty they have all the
Festival volunteers First Class been involved in the community,” he “Trigger” has three members “If you compare our alcohol related information they need to make a
Machine Repairman Dennis Nicholls said. Loucks said he volunteers here including Machinery Repairman incidents from 1996 to 2007 there sound decision,” said Roxas.
is about a 32% decrease, and about From fiscal years 2005 thru
and Second Class Aviation Structural and at other commands because it’s First Class Dennis Nicholls a 62% decrease in drug abuse be- 2007 the Navy discharged 11,000
Mechanic Michael Loucks were how he gets to know the community (drummer), Machinery Repairman cause of the NADAP program and Sailors because of drugs or alcohol.
policies.” The cost to separate one Sailor and
encouraged to volunteer through and their history.Nicholls agrees Second Class Timothy Stacy (bass NADAP holds these summits train their replacement can be as
their commands and were joined by that it helps people get to know the guitar / vocals), and Brandon Smart onof the Bands” was $500.00. “Trigger”
a monthly basis on different and see some pictures of the group
much as $150,000 so over one bil-
bases and provides the Command- lion dollars was used the last three
many with whom they work. community, so well in fact, that it (guitar / vocals). MR1 Nicholls and used their winnings to purchase
ing Officers, Executive Officers,
you can go to www.myspace.com/
years for this process alone, said
Nicholls said he has also done causes many not to want to leave the MR2 Stacy are both stationed at T-shirts and new gear for the group.
Command Master Chiefs, senior triggerfans.
Roxas.
volunteer work with the Haunted area.”Th at’s why a bunch of people FRCWSF. First prize at the “Battle To sample some of the group’s music

Awards Quaters • September

AM2 (AW) CAMILLO AM2 (AW) WILLIAMS
RECEIVED A NAM 3RD RECEIVED A NAM (3RD
AWARD FROM NAS FALLON AWARD) FROM NAS FALLON
FOR PROFESSIONAL FOR PROFESSIONAL
ACHIEVEMENT AS AUXILIARY ACHIEVEMENT AS AUXILIARY
SECURITY FORCE MEMBER. SECURITY FORCE MEMBER.

AZ2 (AW) SALAS RECEIVED AM2 (AW/SW) SCARBERRY

A NAM (1ST AWARD) RECEIVED A LOA FOR
FROM ELECTRONIC PROFESSIONAL DRIVE AND
ATTACK SQUADRON WILLINGNESS PRESENTED BY
130 FOR PROFESSIONAL CAPT. GLASER.
ACHIEVEMENT AS CTPL AND
LOGS AND RECORDS CLERK. MR. DOUG REED RECEIVED
RECOGNITION FROM THE SK2 Shaw received a NAM (4th Award)
SK2 SHAW RECEIVED A NAM NAVY LEAGUE FOR HIS from Strike Fighter Wing U.S. Pacific
(4TH AWARD) FROM STRIKE SUPPORT IN REPAIRING THE Fleet for professional achievement as
FIGHTER WING U.S. PACIFIC AD-4 “SKYRAIDER” STATIC ASD Data Base Administrator.
FLEET FOR PROFESSIONAL DISPLAY.
ACHIEVEMENT AS ASD DATA
BASE ADMINISTRATOR. Cu t ou t a n d brin g you r c ou pon s in
Tolas Place
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desert roundup MWR News octobeR 2008 • 9

Bowling Night with Liberty

L-R Front
PRAN Acicea,
PR1 Dillon
Back
AME2 Deocampo,
AME3 Serrard,
AOAN Buchanan &
AME3 Tull

Single Sailor &

Geo-Bach’s Bowling Night

VFA 147
Kyle, Paul, Andrew,
Jeremy and Joe

Single Sailor • Geo Bachelor

OCTOBER 2008
10 • octobeR 2008 Special Interest desert roundup

Savings Deposit Program Builds Wealth

for Sailors Deployed to Combat Zones
From Fleet and Family great guaranteed interest available only to those serving
Readiness, Commander, Navy rate while serving in a in designated combat zones.”
Installations Command, combat zone,” said David Sailors can contribute
Millington Detachment DuBois, deputy director, more than $10,000, but
MILLINGTON, Tenn. Fleet and Family Support interest will not accrue aft er
(NNS) Programs, Commander Navy that amount, he said. Also,
Installations Command withdrawing the money
Sailors can earn a (CNIC), Washington. “It’s a before leaving the combat
guaranteed 10 percent great alternative to a low- zone is not authorized, unless
interest on their savings interest savings or checking there is an emergency.
annually while deployed to or account.” “Th e savings program
in support of a combat zone. To make a deposit into originally provided Vietnam
Uniformed service the fund, Sailors need veterans a way to earn
members can participate in to contact their military extra money while on their
the Savings Deposit Program, fi nance offi ce. According to Southeast Asia tours,” said
which is administered by DuBois, the last day to make DuBois. Th e Department
the Defense Finance and a deposit into the fund is of Defense reopened the
Accounting Service (DFAS), the date of departure from program to Desert Storm
aft er 30 consecutive days of the assignment. However, troops in 1991, and extended
being deployed outside the interest will accrue up to it to troops in Bosnia in
United States as long as they 90 days aft er return from 1996. Th e program was
are receiving hostile fi re and deployment. further expanded in 1997,
imminent danger pay. “Don’t confuse this 2001 and 2003. Join NAS Fallon MWR for…
“Th e Savings Deposit program with the Th rift More information on
Program is an excellent Savings Plan (TSP),” added enrollment procedures can COMMUNITY SKATE NIGHT
way for Sailors and other DuBois. “TSP is available to be found at http://www.ff sp. All authorized MWR patrons and family members only may attend
service members to set aside everyone in the military. Th e navy.mil under FFSC News.
some money and earn a Savings Deposit Program is

Meet at Uncle Bruce’s Skateway 50 • 125 Grand Avenue

Thursday, October 23 • 5:30pm to 8:00pm

SKATE SESSION AND RENTALS ARE FREE!

Show your ID at the door • Bus ride available for Single Sailors at the Liberty Center
The snack bar will be open for your convenience.
They sell everything from pizza and hot dogs to candy and soda.

For more information, call Liberty at 426-2836/2275.

 desert roundup SFWPD Desert outlaws octobeR 2008 • 11

SFWPD Fallon Sailors Volunteer Newest Chief Petty Officers

for Cantaloupe Festival
YN2(SW) Joshua A. Sando, SFWPD Fallon Public Affairs Officer

Volunteers from SFWPD it an attractive way to spend Th e Cantaloupe Festival is

Fallon helped setup for the Labor Day Weekend,” an annual event held in the
23th Annual Cantaloupe Williams said. “I was told City of Fallon that celebrates
Festival held in Fallon over that this was “THE” event the connection between the
the Labor Day Weekend. of the year for Fallon and local area and the “Heart of
YNSN Jeff rey M. Williams that this annual aff air Gold” Cantaloupe grown
contributed a signifi cant generates visitors from many there. SFWPD Fallon would like to congratulate its two newest Chief
amount of his holiday neighboring counties. Th e Approximately 50 Petty Offi cers. AOC(AW) Arredondo and AOC(AW/SW)
weekend helping to setup for festival consisted of carnival volunteers stationed at various Wesolowski both were pinned with their “Anchors” for the fi rst time on
the festival. rides, various vendor booths, commands onboard NAS 16 September. AOC(AW) Arredondo has 21 total years of service and
is anticipating his permanent change of station orders back to forward
“From what I witnessed, the a rodeo, children’s petting Fallon also volunteered for
deployed Naval Forces in Japan. AOC(AW) Wesolowski has been on
people of Fallon take a lot of zoo, three professional boxing the event.
active duty for 17 years and is looking forwarded to transferring to USS
pride and joy in coordinating matches, live music, mud GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73).
this annual event and making volleyball, and lots of food.”

SFWPD Fallon Conducts Award Quarters

YN2(SW) Joshua A. Sando, SFWPD Fallon Public Affairs Officer
Awards Quarters were Good Conduct Medals
conducted at Strike Fighter were presented to PR1(AW)
Wing Pacifi c Detachment Uriah B. Harriman (Fourth
(SFWPD) Fallon on Award), AD2(AW) Jeremy
28 August 2008 and M. Vann (Th ird Award),
Commander Charles G. AM2 Bryan M. Christian
Murphy, Offi cer-in-Charge, (Second Award), AO2(AW)
recognized some outstanding Th omas Tse (Second Award),
Sailors via two separate AT3 Brian C. McEvoy
quarters to accommodate the (Second Award), AE3
around the clock operations Raymond M. Limon (First
in support of Strike Fighter Award).
Tactics (SFTI) Class 04-08. Letters of Appreciation
AZ2(AW/SW) Nicole from Fallon Industries were
A. Wilson was awarded the presented to
Navy and Marine Corps AZ2(AW/SW) Jeff ery J.
Achievement Medal (NAM) Monzella, AE3 Peter J. Zinni,
from Commanding Offi cer, and ADAN Melanie D.
USS TARAWA (LHA 1) Ogena for their participation
to highlight the successful in a clean up project to
completion of her most recent beautify facilities owned and
assignment. operated by Fallon Industries
AE3 Gregory D. Brown that support the City of
was presented a NAM from Fallon community. AE3 Martin, PR1(AW) Harriman, AD2(AW) Vann, AE3 Limon, AM2 Christian, AE3 Brown, AZ2(AW/SW) Wilson
after 28 August SFWPD Fallon Awards Quarters.
Commanding Offi cer, Strike Commander Murphy was
Fighter Squadron EIGHT quoted as saying, “We are
SIX to mark his transfer to rapidly moving towards the focused on “by the book” absolute blast for me to have presented to you from our
SFWPD Fallon. completion of SFTI Class maintenance and to take the opportunity to recognize local community as well. Well
04-08 and we need to stay care of one another. It is an our people and to read awards done everybody!”
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Nationwide, each values of honor, courage, and from becoming domestic Due to past prevention

AWAREMENSS MONTH
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE October is recognized
as Domestic Violence
Awareness Month. Th is
commitment while seriously
jeopardizing readiness. Th
are unique situations that
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violence incidents. When
there is trouble in a
relationship usually co-
eff orts, domestic violence
reports in the Navy have
consistently decreased from
month’s goal is to draw face our military families workers or friends are aware 3500 domestic violence
attention to the fact that today. Service members may there is a problem. We, as the reports in FY 2003 to 2900
domestic violence remains an be deploying, relocating, or Navy community, must be reports in FY 2006. The
intolerable crime. Domestic standing long duty hours. proactive in these situations. command at NAS Fallon
violence affects every person Th ese family stressors may As a supportive friend, is dedicated to successful
at NAS Fallon whether a precipitate violence if encouraging co-worker or prevention efforts and
victim, family member, members do not have the concerned supervisor, we encourages all sailors,
significant other, neighbor, proper coping skills. Your can inform our shipmates civilians, departments, and
shipmate, or co-worker. local Fleet and Family of the services provided religious organizations to
Th e one risk factor that Support Center (FFSC) at the FFSC. All of the increase their participation
has proven to be the most can help. Th e FFSC off ers FFSC programs are free and in this effort to end
closely related to future individual counseling, stress confi dential. domestic violence.
involvement in domestic and anger management
violence has been the classes, as well as counseling
exposure to violence as for couples. Military One
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Come and learn new skills, new
ways of dealing and much, much
more!
Story Time
with Your Preschoolers:
Books bring fun and wonder.
They help children learn about the
world and themselves. Bring your
preschooler for an exciting time
of reading and related hands-on
activities. Feel free to join us for a
short time or the entire two hours.
**This class meets every Wed at
• 17 Oct, 12-1300 at the FFSC
Neighborhood Center
• 20 Oct, 09-1000 in the FFSC
Meeting room
• 22 Oct, 1120-1245 in the
FFSC Training room
• 31 Oct, 12-1300 in the FFSC
FFSc
Nurturing Program
for Prenatal Families:
Tuesdays, 1430-1630, October 7
through December 2 (9 weeks)
If you are expecting your first
(or second) child, we invite you
to attend this 9-week program
to help you prepare for the birth
of your new baby, bringing him
home and getting to know his
schedule, and managing the stress
that comes with lack of sleep
and (sometimes) fussy infants.
Sessions will be held at the
Managing Consumer Debt:
Learn how to manage and pay
down your credit cards, etc. and
stay away from “living beyond
your means” aka “jonesing”.
This class will meet on 16 Oct
from 10-1200 in the FFSC
Training room.
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Parenting Children:
Parents of children between the
ages of 5 and 12 yrs of age, often
struggle to get their children to
behave. In this one hour class,
parents and care-givers will learn
proven techniques to encourage
appropriate behavior and to
reduce or eliminate the occurrence
misbehavior from their children.
This class will be on 22 Oct from
13-1400 at the *Neighborhood
Center.

MWR News
*Neighborhood Center from Training room Neighborhood Center in base Music & Movement:
10-1200. housing on Tuesday evenings, This informal music time provides
Anger Management: 1430-1630. Class size limited a fun, playful, non-performance
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olds these summits train their replacement can be as of stress, when it is useful and class, participants will learn there are enough materials/
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General Dentistry
Important NAS Fallon Numbers

George Henderson, DDS • Quincy Gibbs, DDS Liberty Center...........2836
Jim Smerdon, DMD
Information,Tickets &
Tours...........2275 or 2865
Orthodontist
Melissa Jones, DDS
Sports World
Gymnasium..............2949
Endodontist Oasis Fitness
Center.........2251 or 2252
Rodney Gray, DDS, MS
Go Kart Track............2437
New Patients Welcome • Radiation Digital X-Rays Theater
One Visit / Computer-Designed Crowns Recording.................2552
Laser Dentistry • Intraoral Pictures • Dental Implants
Theater Office...........2580
Courteous, Warm & Friendly Services
Most Insurance Accepted including United Concordia Pony Express
Outdoor Recreation. .2598
1241 S. Taylor St. • Fallon Auto Hobby Shop. . . . .2575
Top Fun Youth
775.423.7400 and Teen Center........3777
Indoor Pool..............2791
Silver State Club.......2625
Sage & Sand Club. . . .2482
Planet X Club............2445
Sage Brush Bowl......2451
Hot Stuff Pizza..........2454
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MWR Office..............2550
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Child Development
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Housing Office..........2809
Chapel......................2813
Recycling..................2274
Commissary.............3428
Navy Exchange.........2818
Medical.............428-0100
Dental.......................2811
Drug and Alcohol
Prevention................3738
Navy Marine Corps
Relief Society...........2739
Not-New Shop..........3440
Fire and Security
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Sweet Land of Liberty: A Guide to Family Fun
Travel Tips, Deals and Insider Information Coming Soon
When times are difficult and
the economy is weak, certain
extra curricular activities seem
to fall by the wayside. One of
those activities is travel. With
gas prices as high as they are,
it’s often no longer affordable or
even feasible to take a vacation.
But, that doesn’t have to be the
case. As members of the armed
services, there are many deals
and discounts available to us
throughout the nation that could
help us make our family vacations
a lot more affordable. Throughout
the year, I will be highlighting
travel opportunities available
both nearby and throughout the
country.
Travel is important. It’s the
one of the largest industries in
the United States. Our country
depends on it. In addition, the
New York Times recently reported
that travel is not just a luxury;
it’s also good for your health.
They quoted a study that stated
that people that traveled more
There are many resources
available on base to help us save
money during times like these.
Gas is sold just a little bit cheaper
and food is more affordable at
the commissary. However, one
of the biggest resources members
of the military and their families
have available on base largely
goes untapped. The Information,
Ticket and Travel office (ITT)
has a large variety of discounts
available to local attractions,
national tourism destinations,
by Erica I. Peña-Vest
frequently had less heart and
health problems. Traveling is also
educational for your family. Saint
Augustine once said “The world
is a book, and those that do not
travel read only a page.” If those
reasons are not incentive enough
to take your family on a vacation,
I don’t know what is.
There are great deals available
when you know how to find
them. As a 13-year veteran of the
travel industry, I know all the ins
and outs and would like to share
with you a few industry secrets. I
will also research popular tourist
destination and find out what
Save Money on Fun!
by Erica I. Peña-Vest
cruises, hotels and much more.
From time to time, they even
have free tickets to concerts, free
hotel deals and free tickets to local
attractions. Also available in their
offices (located in the Liberty
Center - Building 308)
are regional brochures,
information on bus tours and
other special services. Military,
Retirees, Dependants, DoD
civilians and MWR authorized
patrons can all purchase tickets.
offers they have for the military
and/or government employees.
We aren’t the only ones feeling
the hit of the weak economy.
Many popular tourist destinations
are also desperate to attract our
business. Because of this, many
are offering deals that are too good
to pass up. The same way it is
currently a buyers market in real
estate, it is a travelers market in
tourism. You just have to know
how to find the great deals, and
I’m here to help.
I will have a monthly
column highlighting those
great opportunities for travel
and other travel tips. I will also
include information on local
and nearby attractions for those
of you that want to stay close
to home. Meanwhile, if you
have any questions or for more
information, I can be reached at
guidetofamilyfun@gmail.com
or visit www.guidetofamilyfun.
blogspot.com.
For more information, you can
contact ITT at (775) 426-2275.
octobeR 2008 • 15
Visit Shamu for Free!
by Erica I. Peña-Vest
In February of 2005,
Anheuser-Busch, owners of
SeaWorld Parks, announced
that they would be offering
free admission to all active
duty military, ready reserve
members, Coast Guardsman
or national Guardsmen who
wish to visit any SeaWorld,
Busch Gardens, Sesame
Place, Adventure Island or
Water Country USA park
nationwide. “Here’s to the
Heroes” program offers free
admission for the service
member and as many of three
of his or her dependants
with dependant ID. Since
then, the tribute program
had provided free admission
to more than 4 million
members of the U.S. and
coalition armed forces and
their families. “We take great
pride in saluting our men
and women in uniform,” said
SeaWorld San Diego Manager
Andy Fichthorn. “For all of
us at SeaWorld and Anheuser-
Busch, it’s an honor to show
our appreciation for the
sacrifices they and their
families make every day for
our freedom.”
Anheuser-Busch has
recently announced that
it will extend its program
through 2009. What a
great opportunity to take
your family on a memorable
vacation for minimal cost. To
take advantage of this offer,
log on to www.herosalute.com
or visit the entrance plaza of
a participating park and show
your Department of Defense
ID. Unfortunately, inactive,
standby and retired reserve
members, military retirees,
and civilian department of
defense workers are ineligible
for the program. For more
information on SeaWorld
parks, go to www.seaworld.
com, visit ITT, or email me at
guidetofamilyfun@gmail.com.
continued from page 4  Comparingthe Old Post 9/11 GI Bill • Proposed Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill • Proposed Chapter 33
36 Month entitlement. Yes – those who meet the eligibility
• You qualify for 100% of the benefit & New GI Bill’s criteria above.
if you have a total of at least 30
continuous days on active duty in the
Armed Forces; and after completion
The following Additional expense payments Benefit Expiration

of service were discharged or released
from active duty in the Armed Forces
for a service-connected disability.
• You qualify for 90% of the benefit if
you have a total of at least30 months,
but less than 36 months, on active duty
in the Armed Forces. $1,400 a month.
(including service on active duty in
entry level and skill training).
• You qualify for 80% of the benefit if
you have a total of at least 24 months,
but less than 30 months, on active duty
in the Armed Forces. • You qualify for 50% of the benefit
(including service on active duty in
entry level and skill training).
• You qualify for 70% of the benefit if
you have a total of at least 18 months,
but less than 24 months, on active duty
in the Armed Forces. • You qualify for 40% of the benefit if
(excluding service on active duty in
entry level and skill training).
• You qualify for 60% of the benefit if
you have a total of at least 12 months,
but less than 18 months, on active duty
in the Armed Forces. Limited - Currently Limited to Army
(excluding service on active duty in
entry level and skill training)
if you have a total of at least 6 months,
but less than 12 months, on active duty
in the Armed Forces. Post 9/11 GI Bill • Proposed Chapter 33
(excluding service on active duty in
entry level and skill training)
you have a total of at least 90 days, but
less than 6 months, on active duty in
the Armed Forces. Montgomery GI Bill • Chapter 30
(excluding service on active duty in
entry level and skill training)
highlights the
differences between the
Montgomery GI Bill
and the New GI Bill.
Payment Rate for
Full-Time Student
Montgomery GI Bill • Chapter 30
Annually set - nationwide - monthly
payment rate. Set to increase to $1321
for 2008-2009. Paid to the student each
month.
A payment indexed to full in-state
tuition for public schools. A lump sum
paid directly to the school each term.
Duration of Program
Montgomery GI Bill • Chapter 30
36 Month entitlement.
Montgomery GI Bill • Chapter 30
No additional payments for expenses.
Post 9/11 GI Bill • Proposed Chapter 33
Living Expenses - stipend based on
local BAH for E-5 with dependents
– paid monthly avg. amount app.
Books and Fees - Up to $1,000 a year.
Eligibility Requirements
Montgomery GI Bill • Chapter 30
Those who entered service the military
after June 30, 1985.
Post 9/11 GI Bill • Proposed Chapter 33
Active-duty service since Sept. 11,
2001.
VEAP-era  Eligibility
No - Except those who elected to
convert in the past.
Montgomery GI Bill • Chapter 30
10 Years after separation or discharge.
Post 9/11 GI Bill • Proposed Chapter 33
15 Years after discharge or separation.
Transfer benefits to families
Montgomery GI Bill • Chapter 30
for Critical MOS only.
Post 9/11 GI Bill • Proposed Chapter 33
Yes - Although the details are still to be
released.
Enrollment fee
Montgomery GI Bill • Chapter 30
Yes - $1,200
Post 9/11 GI Bill • Proposed Chapter 33
None - Those who have not yet
completed paying their $1,200 for
the MGIB may elect to stop further
payment.