Twentynine Palms

SPECIAL GOOD FRIDAY SHOWING of The Pilgrim's Progress at the

Protestant Chapel (Building 1541) at 7 p.m. on April 19.

               

For the first time in history, John Bunyan's epic masterpiece, The Pilgrim's

Progress, hits the big screen!  Journey with Christian as he travels from

the City of Destruction to the Celestial City.  Experience the friends and

foes he meets along the way to the ultimate choice he must make to reach the

king.

 

Inspire the next generation with this timeless story of faith and courage.

Don't miss your chance to see this epic tale come to life.  All are invited

to attend!

 

 

PWD is currently performing maintenance and change over on our air

conditioning systems and swamp coolers. We are currently in the transition

period so some buildings are in: No Heat, No Cool mode or Cooling Mode. All

buildings will have cooling online by 30APR. If your building has already

been changed over and you are having issues please contact the trouble desk

830-6271 or input a Maximo Service Request.

 

 

GRADUATE RECOGNITION CEREMONY - MUST REGISTER BY 1 MAY

The 16th annual Graduate Recognition Ceremony will be held on Thursday, 9

May at the Protestant Chapel aboard the Combat Center.  This ceremony is

open to any active duty military, retiree, veteran, family member, or base

civilian employee who received/completed (or is on track to

receive/complete) a college degree or vocational/technical program between 1

September 2018 and 31 August 2019.  Registration is required, and the

registration deadline is 1 May.   Please call the Education Center at

830-6881 for additional details, including registration information.

 

 

MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT RETREAT (MER) - MONTEREY, CA

 

05-07 APRIL 2019 | 1830 FRIDAY - NOON SUNDAY

 

VENUE:  CASA MUNRAS GARDEN HOTEL AND SPA | 700 Munras Ave. Monterey CA

93940.

 

CONTACT CREDOSW@NAVY.MIL AND REGISTRATION INFO WILL FOLLOW

 

ALL LEGALLY MARRIED ACTIVE RESERVE AND GUARD SERVICE MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE

 

THIS EVENT IS:  NO COST | NO CHILDCARE | NOT FAITH SPECIFIC | AMAZING

 

 

2019 EARTH DAY INDIVIDUAL TIME TRIAL

  Annual Earth Day individual time trial (ITT) for the roadies

  Out-and-back Mainside to Camp Wilson; Start/Finish Fifteenth and Dunham

  17 April 2019 at 1100

  Cost: A recyclable item

  Contact 760.830.8480 for assistance if installation access is required

 

 

PROTESTANT CHAPEL HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE:

 

April 14

0900 Contemporary Service

1100 Traditional Service

1300 Gospel Service

1600 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

 

April 19

Noon Good Friday Service

1900 Special showing of The Pilgrim's Progress

 

April 21

0630 Easter Sunrise Service

0900 Contemporary Easter Service

1100 Traditional Easter Service

1300 Gospel Easter Service

1600 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Easter Service

 

 

COMMAND FINANCIAL SPECIALIST TRAINING, 6 - 10 MAY 2019

Command Financial Specialist (CFS) training will take place 6 - 10 May at

the Career Resource Office (CRO), Building 1526.  This 40-hour course is

designed to train Marines and Sailors on becoming their unit's principal

source for financial education.  Eligible individuals must be appointed by

their Commanding Officer and must be E6 and above or Officers who are

financially stable and have a minimum of one year remaining with the

Command.  Per MCO 1700.37, a command should have one CFS for every 75

Marines or Sailors.  For more information or to reserve a seat in the class,

please contact Ms. Kathleen Bourikas at 830-4032 or email at

kathleen.bourikas@usmc-mccs.org.

 

 

CATHOLIC CHAPEL HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE:

 

Sacred Paschal Triduum - April 18 (evening), 2019 through April 21, 2019

(evening)

 

Thursday, 18 April

No 1130 Mass

1900 Mass of the Lord's Supper

2100 Adoration closing (Guadalupe Room)

 

Good Friday, 19 April

1130 The Passion of the Lord (Movie) St Francis Room

1400 The Seven Last Words' Reflections

1500 Celebration of the Lord's Passion

 

Holy Saturday, 20 April

2000 The Easter Vigil

 

Easter Sunday, 21 April

0930 Mass - The Resurrection of the Lord

1100-Easter Egg Hunt

No 1700 Mass

 

 

JOSHUA TREE 55 COMMUNITY CYCLING EVENT

  Knotts Sky Park

  27 April 2019 from 6am-12pm

  Info and registration: 760.367.7562 or 29palms.org

  Adult-$35

  Military-$25

  Kids-$10

 

 

PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - APRIL-MAY NONAVAILABILITY

Due to upcoming TAD and training requirements, the Personal Financial

Management Program (PFMP) will not be available for counseling or briefs

from 29 April to 16 May.  For support during this time, please contact your

unit's designated Command Financial Specialist (CFS).  For additional

information, please contact the PFMP Program Manager, Ms. Kathleen Bourikas,

at 830-4032 or email at kathleen.bourikas@usmc-mccs.org.

 

 

Safety Training

 

The next supervisor class will go on 7 May, the supervisor refresher will be

held on 14 May, and can only be attended by those on record of having had

the initial course. The next CDSO class with be on 28 May.

 

All classes will be held in building 1447 N, in our class room and start at

0730 sharp. Those wishing to attend will need to request a class seat prior

through myself at - Mr. Randy Palmer at randy.d.palmer@usmc.mil or

Warrick.Yeager@usmc.mil The request will require, name, rank and unit.

 

For those attending the CDSO class they will be required to bring a copy of

their appointment letter the first day of class as well as something to

write with. CDSO's should be an E4 or above, the class is currently a

one-day class and will be approximately 8 hours long.

 

Supervisor are determined by the command. The initial class is 4 hours long

and only needs to be attended once.

 

The Supervisor Refresher class is about 45 minutes long and only needs to be

attended once a year. If the member has missed more than two refresher

classes, they will be required to retake the initial class.

 

 

POTABLE WATER AND ROAD IMPACTS 19FEB19-JUNE19

Public Works Division will be conducting various partial road closures and

potable water outages between 19FEB19 and JUNE19.

There will be single lane traffic disruptions at each of these locations

during the duration

shown.

The impact of the individual water outages have not yet been determined.

Once the water impact locations and times are determined the affected units

will be

notified. This maintenance series is part of a multi-year water valve

replacement

 project that improves the safety and resiliency of our potable water

distribution system. Thank you for your continued support. 

 

 

The below listed directives have been approved, signed, and posted to the

Combat Center Publications website.

 

LOI 18-19 - NON-COMBATANT EVACUATION OPERATION EXERCISE

 

CCO 5100.15L - SAFETY PROGRAM AND COMMANDING GENERAL'S SAFETY AWARDS PROGRAM

 

CCO 5230.3F - ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING SECRET INTERNET PROTOCOL ROUTER

NETWORK COMPUTER NETWORK CONNECTIVITY ABOARD THE COMBAT CENTER

 

The link for the Combat Center Policy Letters is

https://www.29palms.marines.mil/Staff-Offices/Adjutant-Office/Policy-Letters

/

 

The link for the Combat Center Orders is

https://www.29palms.marines.mil/Staff-Offices/Adjutant-Office/Orders/

 

The link for the Combat Center Bulletins is

https://www.29palms.marines.mil/Staff-Offices/Adjutant-Office/Bulletins/

 

Please contact Mr. Ramon Vargas-Ortiz at (760) 830-7426 for any questions.

 

MCAGCC DUMPSTERS

The use of MCAGCC dumpsters for off-base trash disposal is PROHIBITED.

Installation dumpsters are for waste generated aboard MCAGCC ONLY. To ensure

compliance with MCAGCC's Solid Waste program, the following MUST be adhered

to. - Solid waste will be collected and placed in their appropriate

containers to include:  a) Solid waste, b) Recyclables, and c) Household

hazardous waste. - Disposal of liquids, pressurized containers (e.g. aerosol

cans) and hazardous material/waste in solid waste containers is prohibited.

- Disposal of ammunition and/or of Material Presenting Potential of an

Explosive Hazard (e.g., ordnance, range residue, trash, anything collected

on the range) is prohibited.

- MRE (Meals Ready to Eat) heaters must be deactivated before disposal as

non-hazardous solid waste.

- Bulk and/or metal items cannot be placed in dumpsters.  NOTE: Contact base

recycling for information or service @ (760)830-5666.

- Parking of vehicles or placing any other objects in front of solid waste

receptacles is prohibited.

 

BE AN ECO WARRIOR! Ensure all recyclable materials are separated and placed

into the proper recycling dumpster.  For service or questions, please

contact Mr. Stanley Bess, Base Recycling @ (760)830-5666.

 

 

PACIFIC MARINE CREDIT UNION IS NOW CALLED FRONTWAVE CREDIT UNION

 

FRONTWAVE is essentially the same Financial Institution, although the name

changed, the locations and services provided have not.

Existing ATM and Credit Cards will continue to be operational.

New ATM and Credit Cards reflecting the Frontwave banner will be issued as

the current cards dates expire.

 

For more information you can go to frontwavecu.com or call 800-736-4500.

 

CENTER SAFETY 'ALIVE@25/DIC COURSE' CHANGES

In an effort to improve service, the safety office will no longer be

conducting the Alive@25 Drivers Improvement Course (DIC) classes on a first

come, first serve basis. We are requesting that prior to the training,

Individuals either, come to the safety office

(Bldg. 1447) to sign up in person, or have a SNCO or Officer send an email

to bobby.piirainen@usmc.mil or angel.rios@usmc.mil requesting the training.

Either of these options will guarantee a seat for the Alive@25 (DIC).

 

Due to the limited amount of seating available, please DO NOT send Marines

to the safety office the day of the training.

 

With proper arrangements, prior to a 72, 96 or holiday routine, Safety

Instructors are prepared to come to the units and conduct mass Alive@25

(DIC) training classes.

 

For any questions, please contact Mr. Bob Piirainen (Traffic Safety Mgr) at

either bobby.piirainen@usmc.mil or 760-830-6154.

 

 

TRICARE PRIME OR SELECT ENROLLMENT

An important change to the Tricare enrollment took effect on 1 January 2019.

 

A Service member MUST enroll his dependents in a Tricare program (Tricare

Prime/Select) within 90 days from the date of a Qualifying Life Event (QLE)

or during the annual "open season" (November - December) only.

Failure to enroll into one of the qualifying programs will result in the

automatic enrollment into Direct Care which only allows dependents to be

treated at a Military Hospital on space available.

 

Example:

A Service member got married Feb 2018 and failed to enrolled his wife in

DEERS until today.

His wife is now pregnant and unable to schedule an appointment for her

prenatal care because she is not enrolled in Tricare. She can only be seen

at the Naval Hospital on space available.

 

Please visit https://www.tricare.mil/Plans/Enroll to learn more

 

You may book your appointment by clicking on the following link:

https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/building.aspx?BuildingI

d=1335&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1 

 

You may reach our DEERS office by calling 760-830-5365

 

 

HOURS FOR PMO ADMINSTRATION OFFICE

The Provost Marshal's Office Administration section, BLDG 1408 office hours

have changed.  The new hours are as follows:

Monday

     0700-1100

     1200-1600

Tuesday-Thursday

     0700-1100

     1200-1700

Closed Friday-Sunday and Federal Holidays

 

 

NON FEDERAL ENTITY (NFE) STATUS RENEWAL

It's time for all existing private clubs and organizations (i.e., NFEs)

operating aboard the Combat Center to renew their NFE status.   Examples of

NFEs include Scouts, Officers' Spouses Clubs, Petty Officers Associations,

Firefighters Associations, and Golf Associations.  The reference is CCO

576.1D, and all documents must be submitted between 15-31 December 2018.

Contact Ms. Mary Ellen Barrena, MCCS Senior Management Analyst, at

barrenam@usmc-mccs.org or 760-830-7263 with your name, organization name,

phone number, and email address to receive your NFE forms, instructions, and

submission details.  Of note, newly formed organizations must submit

documents within 30 days of establishment at any time throughout the year. 

 

 

ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS (EA) - RANGE SUSTAINMENT BRANCH

Due to an extreme back log of unprocessed materials, The Range Sustainment

Branch will only be accepting Range Dunnage Turn Ins (i.e. ammo cans, brass

casings, links etc.) on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays (0630-1400) until

further notice. For more information please contact 760.830.0302 or

760.361.9603

 

 

MEDICAL SHUTTLE SERVICE TO BALBOA, PT LOMA, AND NAVAL HOSPTIAL CAMP

PENDLETON

MCAGCC provides medical shuttle services to Naval Medical Centers San Diego

(Balboa), Pt Loma, and Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton for all Marines and

Sailors each weekday (not including holiday 96s and 72s).  We ask that

requests be submitted at least 48 hours prior scheduled appointments, and

that appointments be scheduled NET 0900.  All shuttles depart from the

parking lot across from the MCAGCC base theatre; time depending on

appointment time(s).  Submit requests by emailing cc.G4CCWP@usmc.mil, or

call 760-830-7361 to leave a voicemail (all calls are returned the same or

next business day).

 

 

DRUG EDUCATION FOR YOUTH PROGRAM

The Drug Education for Youth Program is looking for motivated and dedicated

adults who want to serve as mentors from May 2018-May 2019. DEFY meets one

Saturday a month except during Leadership Camp when attendance is required

for 6-days. Transportation, berthing and meals are provided during camp.

Everyone ages 18 and up are welcome to apply. If you are interested and

require more information, please contact LT Maureena Dimarzio at

760-830-2417 or a send an email to Maureena.b.dimarzio.mil@mail.mil.

 

 

PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

The following represent time changes to the Personal Financial Management

Program's Wednesday weekly classes:  Budget/Pre-Marriage Class (0800 -

0930). This class will continue to be held at the Education Center, building

1530, 6th Street. For more information, please contact Ms. Kathleen Bourikas

at 830-4032.

 

 

ROBERT E. BUSH NAVAL HOSPITAL CANCELLATION POLICY

The Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital requests that beneficiaries (military,

family members and retirees) cancel their appointments at least two hours

prior to the scheduled time. Ideally, you should cancel a day prior to the

appointment. Failure to cancel creates significant costs and is a disservice

to other beneficiaries.

 

From January 2018 to February 2018, there were over 206 no-show appointments

in your Patient Centered Medical Home Port. At an estimated cost of $93.41

per appointment, these wasted appointment slots cost the United States Navy

over $19,000. About 18 percent of no-shows from January to February were

repeat offenders. These appointments included appointments that were booked

earlier in the week and same day appointments, with over 76 wasted

appointments booked within 24 hours of being scheduled. Please be

considerate and take the time to cancel your appointment if you are not able

to keep it.

 

 

MARINE & FAMILY PROGRAMS, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

To report family abuse, including intimate partner and child abuse, call the

Marine & Family Programs' Family Advocacy Program (FAP) 24 hours per day at

760-362-9837. To report adult non-family sexual assault and receive victim

advocacy services call the Marine & Family Programs' Sexual Assault

Prevention and Response (SAPR) program 24 hours per day at 760-799-0273. To

request non-medical general counseling services and information about the

Marine Intercept Program (MIP), call the Marine & Family Programs' Community

Counseling Program (CCP) Monday - Friday from 0730-1630 at 760-830-7277. For

information about substance abuse services, call the Marine & Family

Programs' Substance Abuse Program (SAP) Monday - Friday from 0730-1630 at

760-830-6376.

 

 

COMMUNICATION STRATEGY AND OPERATIONS OFFICE APPOINTMENTS

Effective immediately, CommStrat (formerly known as Combat Camera and

Public Affairs) will operate on an appointment based schedule only. Walk-ins

are welcome but appointments will always take precedence. To schedule an

appointment please contact the front desk at extension 6817.

 

 

COMMUNICATION STRATEGY AND OPERATIONS OFFICE MAP PRINTING

CommStrat does not support the printing of maps. For OPFOR map support refer

to Marine NGA support team: Lloyd Hightower I MEF, Camp Pendleton, CA

760-763-2594 Email is preferred: Lloyd.hightower@usmc.mil.

 

 

ROBERT E. BUSH NAVAL HOSPITAL MEDICAL BOARDS OFFICE MONTHLY LIMITED DUTY

MEETINGS Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital Medical Boards Office requests all

Command appointed Deployability/Limited Duty Coordinators or an alternate

command representative attend the monthly Limited Duty meetings held on the

second Tuesday of the month at the Naval Hospital. If you have any questions

or want additional information please contact the MTF Deployability

Coordinator, M. Denise Bulkley, at 830-2800 or by email to

mildred.d.bulkley.civ@mail.mil.

 

 

WATER CONSERVATION HOTLINE

MCAGCC is committed to water conservation and reducing water waste. In

support of this effort, a Water Conservation Hotline is available to

facilitate your assistance in this important effort. The number is:

760-830-SAVE (7283). Use this number to report water waste situations such

as a broken water pipe, a malfunctioning irrigation sprinkler, or water

running down the street. When reporting water waste, please leave a detailed

message stating the address/building numbers, time of occurrence, and the

day of the week (you can do this anonymously). Please also use this number

if you have any suggestions or ideas to help the Combat Center to conserve

water. We all must do our part to conserve our most precious resource, and

even more so during any drought emergency. Thank you for assisting in

MCAGCC's Water Conservation efforts.

 

 

GUIDANCE FOR DISCHARGING OF FIREARMS IN THE MORONGO BASIN

The Morongo Basin area consists of two incorporated cities of Yucca Valley

and 29 Palms and the unincorporated county areas of Morongo Valley, Landers,

Joshua Tree, Wonder Valley, Johnson Valley and surrounding Bureau of Land

Management (BLM) land. For details, see appropriate state, county, city, and

federal statutes. The detailed map of San Bernardino County shooting areas

can be found at

http://cms.sbcounty.gov/portals/1/fishandgame/2010_cnty_shooting_areas_final

.pdf. The following is provided as general guidelines regarding shooting

various firearms:

.               At no time can you discharge a firearm within Joshua Tree National

Park.

.               Night shooting in all areas is prohibited unless specifically stated

on the map.

.               Do not use a firearm or a bow within the county if within 150 yards

of any train, aircraft, domestic livestock, building, tent, motorhome, house

trailer, or any place where someone lives. Simply, do not shoot around

someone else's stuff or on someone else's property if you do not have

permission.

.               BLM does not have designated target shooting sites; however,

recreational shooting opportunities are available at several public shooting

ranges.

.               Shooting is strictly prohibited in developed recreation sites (camp

grounds) and other areas indicated on the map.

.               CA Penal Code classifies a violation of the above as a misdemeanor

so do not do it.

.               If you are not sure about where you are or if you are allowed to

shoot, contact San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department or visit the above

map.

When in doubt, call and ask for help.

 

SOCIAL MEDIA SITES

Connect with the Combat Center online! The installation's social media sites

are the best ways to receive the latest information on what's happening on

base. In the event of an emergency aboard the Combat Center, the most

current updates regarding an incident will be disseminated through the

installation's social media pages. Please follow

www.facebook.com/thecombatcenter and www.twitter.com/combatcenterpao to

receive the latest date information in the event of an emergency.

 

Official Web site: www.29palms.marines.mil

Official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/thecombatcenter

Community Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1091092554277910/

YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/CombatCenterPAO#p/u

Flickr photo sharing: www.flickr.com/photos/thecombatcenter

Observation Post online: www.hidesertstar.com/observation_post/front/

Instagram: @thecombatcenter

MCCS Website: www.mccs29palms.com

MCCS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/MCCS29Palms