*NEW* EVENTS CALENDAR ON THE MCAS YUMA WEB SITE

The MCAS Yuma web site now features an Events Calendar for all-hands use to get the word out about your events, such as classes, family days, shop closures or ceremonies. The Events Calendar's purpose is to help people publish information about various events being held for military personnel, civilian employees, retirees and family members on MCAS Yuma or throughout the Yuma community. With the Events Calendar, anyone with an internet connection can access the information, and anyone can submit information about eligible events.

-- To Submit An Event - Visit: www.yuma.usmc.mil
-- Click on the "Submit Event" under the small calendar on the top right side.

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1. DESERT WARRIOR LATEST NEWS PRODUCTS
2. *NEW* LAW CENTER AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE CLOSURE, MAY 11
3. *NEW* MCCS WEBSITE
4. *NEW* OUTBOUND INTERNATIONAL MAILING OF LITHIUM BATTERIES
5. *NEW* GUARDIAN ANGELS FOR SOLDIER'S PETS
6. *NEW* FORM FOR CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES
7. *NEW* DLA DISPOSITION SERVICES CLOSURE, MAY 11-15
8. STATION BLOOD DRIVE
9. PREVENT BREAK-INS
10. STATION ROAD CLOSURE INFORMATION
11. STATION CHILD CARE NEWS
12. CHAPEL NEWS
13. MESS HALL HOURS AND MENU

1. DESERT WARRIOR LATEST NEWS PRODUCTS AS OF May 10, 2012

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2. *NEW* LAW CENTER AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE CLOSURE, MAY 11

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The Station Joint Law Center and Joint Public Affairs Office will be closed Friday, May 11 for a unit activity. They will reopen on Monday, May 14 for regular business.

3. *NEW* MCCS WEBSITE

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MCCS' has a new website. This link in particular takes you to their new special events listing that is quite extensive.
http://www.yuma.usmc-mccs.org/index.cfm/about-mccs/special-events/

4. *NEW* OUTBOUND INTERNATIONAL MAILING OF LITHIUM BATTERIES

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Effective May 16, 2012 until further notice, USPS will prohibit outbound international mailing of lithium metal or lithium-ion batteries and devices containing lithium batteries.
This change is required by standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Universal Postal Union (UPU). Under the rules of these international agencies, lithium metal or lithium-ion batteries cannot be sent as mail matter on international commercial air transportation, including to or from APO (Army Post Office), FPO (Fleet Post Office) and DPO (Diplomatic Post Office) locations.
This prohibition does not apply to lithium batteries when mailed within the United States.
Customers sending electronic devices containing removable lithium batteries must remove the lithium batteries before tendering international shipments for mailing. Electronic equipment with non-removable lithium batteries may not be sent by international or military mail.

5. *NEW* GUARDIAN ANGELS FOR SOLDIER'S PETS

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Are you deploying and need to find a temporary home for your pet? Are you in a hardship situation but want to keep your pet? Guardian Angels might be able to help you find a great foster family to care for your pet/s while you are away or in a time of need.
Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet C is an ALL Volunteer 501c3 nonprofit organization supportng the men and women (active duty and veterans) of the United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, Reserves, and their beloved pets to ensure the pets are reunited with their owners following a deployment to harm's way (combat or peace-keeping mission) or a hardship affecting our wounded warriors and homeless veterans.
There are no fees to the Military Service Member pet owner for this service. The only thing they do ask is the pet owner be responsible for costs related to their pets' care (food, medications, and any required vet care) with the exception where the approved foster home (pet is place in) desires to cover any of the above expenses. Our ability to assist is dependent upon our available foster homes and other resources. Each submission is addressed on an individual case basis.
For more information, please visit www.guardianangelsforsoldierspet.org, call (254) 248-1818 or email info@guardianangelsforsoldierspet.org

6. *NEW* FORM FOR CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES

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As of 9 May 2012 form MCASY 12451/1 - Time off award nomination form has been rescinded by HRO. Users shall please utilize MCASY 12451/2 Specific Contribution Nomination form. This form may be found in the MCAS Yuma forms library https://intranet.mciwest.usmc.mil/yuma/cpl2/forms or by contacting the MCAS Yuma forms officer, Mary Ellen Finch, mary.e.finch@usmc.mil or 928-269-3637

7. *NEW* DLA DISPOSITION SERVICES CLOSURE

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DLA Disposition Services Yuma will be closed 05/11/12 and will reopen 05/14/12 at 0700. For your disposition needs, reutilizations, regulations, general supply information, and appointments please log onto WWW.Dispositionservices.dla.mil Your Disposition Service Representative (DSR) is John Wilcox and he can be reached at 269-2177. Receiving is by appointment only Tuesday-Thursday, 0700-1100 and appointments can be made at website once your DD Form 1348 documents have been approved for turn in.

8. STATION BLOOD DRIVE

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There will be a blood drive in the station gym Friday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, Contact Kyle Campbell at 928-269-2416.

9. PREVENT BREAK-INS

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Due to a recent increase in robberies in town, be sure to lock you doors, shut the garage, don't keep belongings in your car, etc. For more information on protecting your home, contact the Yuma Police Department.

10. JSF CONSTRUCTION ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE

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FJSF construction will be taking place in several locations throughout the base over an extended period of time.
The POCs for any concerns are the resident officer in charge of construction (ROICC), Lt. Palrose at ext. 3423, JSF site activation task force (SATAF), Mr. Jon Botten at ext. 7403 or station I&L, CDR Sullivan at ext. 2071.
***All construction areas are off limits to PT (individual or group) as well as general roadside viewing. Dangerous construction equipment and earth stabilization is prevalent and causes liability issues for the base as well as construction contractors. Any areas that are surrounded by security fence or have construction activity in, near or around shall be avoided.

11. STATION CHILD CARE NEWS

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Minimal spaces available for the following ages 1, 2, 3 & 4, 4 & 5 years old at the CDC, and School Age Care before and after school care at the Youth Center. A short wait list for the Morning Part-Day, Monday-Thursday 0900-1200 and Afternoon Part-Day, Monday-Thursday 1330-1630.

Family Child Care has immediate openings in their homes for all ages for more information please contact Susie Doten 269-3233 or Resource & Referral 269-3234/3251.

Friday Night Care is available the first Friday of every month 6:00 pm to midnight by reservation. A child's registration packet needs to be completed prior to a reservation being made. A reservation can be made 2 weeks in advance.

Respite Care for all deployed spouse is available the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm by reservation. A child's registration packet needs to be completed prior to a reservation can be made. A reservation can be made 2 weeks in advance. For more information or to make a reservation please call 269-2350.Super Sitters are also available to watch your children in your home.

For more information please contact Resource & Referral 269-3234/3251.

12. CHAPEL NEWS

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Lunchtime Bible Study:
Lunch time Bible Study Thursdays at 1130. Come join the fellowship and have lunch on us!

13. MESS HALL HOURS AND PRICES

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Mess Hall hours are:

Weekdays
Breakfast: 5:30 - 7:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dinner: 4 - 6 p.m.
Midrats: 11 p.m. to 12:45 a.m.
*SubMarine Bar: 6 - 9 p.m. (open Mon-Thu only)

Weekends
Brunch: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Dinner: 3 - 5 p.m.

Fast Food Line (Mon. - Fri.)
Breakfast: 6:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Lunch: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Dinner: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. (closed Fridays)

Prices
For military without meal cards
Breakfast: $2.30
Lunch and Dinner: $4.25
Weekend Lunch: $4.85
Weekend Dinner: $5.95

The mess hall is now accepting credit cards
*SubMarine Bar opens Mon-Thu only.

For menus, visit www.yuma.usmc.mil