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J U LY 2011
Contents
Make Moves that Matter
connection
Finding your Way Ahead!
Career Support
The President’s Challenge
Program
Fleet and Family Support Make Moves
Centers - 32 Years of Service!
It’s a Heat Wave! that Matter
eKnowledge Test Prep Software
to Military Families The days of summer have officially begun. Stay-
Deployment ing cool, having fun and getting fit are among
“Tweet of the Week” the top items on this summer’s “to-do” list.
There & Back Some ideas to get you started!
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Visit a National Park. Experience your
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America in nearly 400 parks and every home-
town. Discover a park, explore nature and
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learn of the history in your own backyard.
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Most sites and activities are free.
Family Connection is a publication of the Eat for the season. Summer is a great time
Fleet and Family Support Program.
to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables whether
The Navy's Fleet and Family Support Program
promotes the self-reliance and resiliency you are grilling out, eating on the go, or
of Sailors and their families. We provide
information that can help you meet the looking for a quick snack. For tips to add more
unique challenges of the military lifestyle.
fruits and vegetables to your day, go to DECA.
If you have questions or comments, contact
John Levinson at john.levinson.ctr@navy.mil.
Visit us online at:
Read and listen to audio books. The
Navy’s General Library Program offers your
favorite authors through Navy Knowledge
With a little imagination and commit-
Online (NKO). Download to most audio and
ment, this summer has the potential for
digital devices at no cost; and children’s titles
wonderful adventures. Search for free and
are also available. Once logged in, click on
The
Fleet & Family Support
Reference tab - E-Library - Audio & EBooks –
inexpensive things to do in your area. Check
with your Fleet and Family Support Center for
Overdrive - Audiobooks, Ebooks & More.
Center opportunities specific to your region. Many
Bike or walk to nearby destinations organizations and businesses offer military
where you might normally drive. It is a discounts to honor those who serve; so don’t
great exercise and it is green! Check your forget to ask! Take your children along and
local area for bike share programs. include them when planning activities. Build
Scan QR Code,
access via new family traditions and create experiences
mobile device.
that will be remembered for a lifetime.

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Finding your Way Ahead!
Career Support
Taking the next step when changing Family Employment Wounded Warrior Program -
careers or transitioning back into the Readiness Program U.S. House of Representatives
civilian workforce can be daunting;
The Family Employment Readiness The Wounded Warrior Program has
not to mention relocations, frequent
Program addresses career challenges a two-year fellowship that provides
deployments and today’s economy. Job
through workshops and one-on-one employment opportunities within the
searches takes time, energy and prepara-
counseling. Topics include launching House of Representatives. Positions
tion. Let the leadership and resilence skill
a job search, career planning, resume are available in Congressional district
sets you already possess, guide your way.
writing, interviewing techniques, offices nationwide and applicants
There are a variety of programs, resources
conducting self-assessments, goal set- must have served on active duty since
and tools available to assist as well.
ting, federal employment information September 11, 2001, have a 30 percent
Teletech@Home and vocational programs. Learn to or greater service-connected disability
Teletech@Home Careers has immed- market yourself using social network- rating and less than 20 years of service.
ing options like Facebook, Twitter and
iate hiring needs for parttime GPS: Transition
LinkedIn. Learn to capitalize on the
Spanish@Home agents and a need for Assistance Program
up to 200 Spanish-speaking agents over benefits of online assistance and get
the 4-1-1 on local employers and job Goals, Plan, Succeed. Live trainers
the next several months. There are new
fairs. Whether you are new to the area, facilitate sessions on topics to help you
classes starting throughout the summer
changing careers, or beginning a new navigate and become prepared for
for up to 300 additional parttime English
one, your Fleet and Family Support transition into the civilian workforce.
speaking @Home agents.
Center is a great place to start. Attend a session from the comfort of
your home or anywhere broadband In-
ternet and phone are available. Register
today for July sessions at http://www.
turbotap.org/.
July Sessions
N Building Better Resumes
July 7, 2011, 8:00 pm EDT
N Decoding Military Skills
for Civilian Employers
July 12, 2011, 8:00 pm EDT
N Landing a Federal Job
July 14, 2011, 6:30 pm EDT
N Common Job Hunting Mistakes
July 18, 2011, 6:30 pm EDT
N Acing the Interview
July 26, 2011, 6:30 pm EDT
N Social Networking
and the Job Search
July 28, 2011, 7:00 pm EDT
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“We hold these truths to be self-
evident, that all men are created
equal, that they are endowed
by their Creator with certain
unalienable Rights, that among Fleet and Family
these are Life, Liberty and the Support Centers -
pursuit of Happiness.”
– The Declaration of Independence
32 Years of Service!
July 4, 1776
From a phone call or workshop at sea
to a webinar or community outreach,
Fleet and Family Support Programs
(FFSP) support individual and family
readiness to meet the unique chal-
lenges of the military lifestyle. Programs
and services are customer-focused,
consistent and efficient to support
Navy readiness and include:
N Deployment support for Sailors and
their families
N Personal and family wellness educa-
tion and counseling
The President’s
Challenge Program N Emergency preparedness and
response
The President’s Challenge is for all IA Discussion Group
ages and ability levels. Fitting regu- N Crisis intervention and response Schedule
lar exercise into a daily schedule N Military and personal career devel- View the Fleet-wide list of classes,
may seem difficult at first, but it’s support groups and events.
opment
easier than you think. Learn the
N Financial education and counseling Returning Warrior
benefits of getting fit, setting goals Workshops (RWW)
and staying motivated. N Family employment programs Returning Warrior Workshop
Take advantage of the tracking Schedule & IA Family Events -
Congratulations to the outstanding staff,
www.ia.navy.mil/
tools, featured activities and fitness volunteers and partners that collaborate
guides. Keep it simple; consider daily. They truly understand that the
the stairs instead of the elevator or well-being of military families is a major
walking on the golf course instead factor in the well-being of the overall
of using a cart. force. The Fleet and Family Support
Exercising can be fun with a Program (FFSP) celebrates 32 years of
workout buddy and it helps with service on July 9th. Happy Anniversary
accountability. Choose a challenge Fleet and Family Support Centers!
today and get started!
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The American Red Cross has moved
to using a single telephone number
for its military emergency services,
regardless of where you are located.
Call: 877-272-7337 for assistance.
eKnowledge Test Prep
It’s a Heat Wave! Extreme Heat Software to Military
With record-reaching temperatures this N Stay alert of weather conditions. Families
season, take precautions. When Mother N Stay hydrated. This standard
Nature provides too much heat or not SAT and ACT
enough precipitation, it may result in a N Wear loose, light-colored clothing. PowerPrep™
heat wave or drought. According to the N Avoid strenuous activity and stay software
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mately 400 deaths in the United States a single
N If your home is not air-conditioned,
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stay on the lowest floor or use a fan
each year. includes 10+
to circulate the air.
Heat waves and droughts can be very hours of virtual classroom instruc-
Water Conservation tion, interactive diagnostic tools,
dangerous, which is why it is important
to be prepared. Protect yourself and N Check for water leaks around your sample questions, practice tests
your family from heat exhaustion, home. and graphic teaching illustrations
heat cramps, or heat strokes during indexed for easy use.
N Take shorter showers.
intense heat waves. Discuss with your The free SAT and ACT sponsorship
family ways to be safe and consider N Turn off water while brushing teeth. covers 100 percent of the total
implementing responsible water con- N Install low-flow toilets. retail cost of the $200 program;
servation in your home. there is a small fee of $13.84 (per
N Be aware of water restrictions.
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For more information on how to materials, worldwide distribution
prepare for extreme heat or water and customer service. eKnowledge
droughts, visit the Commander Navy does not profit from this venture.
Installations Command, Operation Order online at www.eknowledge.
Prepare webpage. com/cnic. For assistance, contact
customer support at support@
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Deployment
“Tweet of the Week”
Receive deploy-
ment-related
information, re-
sources and tips
via twitter to ease
the challenges of deployment. Sign
up today at http://twitter.com/
Fleet_Family.
There & Back
There & Back
presented by
afterdeployment.org
is a podcast series
intended to assist service members
and their loved ones in managing
the challenges that are often faced
following a deployment.
Navy Safe Harbor
You can download any of the Navy Safe Harbor is the Navy’s lead
podcasts from iTunes or click on organization for coordinating the non-
http://www.afterdeployment.org/ medical care of seriously wounded, ill
adpodcast/pdf/ThereAndBack.pdf and injured Sailors, Coast Guardsmen
to listen to the podcast directly from and their families. Safe Harbor pro-
your computer. vides a lifetime of individually tailored
assistance designed to optimize the
Podcasts topics:
success of the service member’s
N Learn About Depression recovery, rehabilitation and reintegra-
RAP Tip:
N Learn About Post-Traumatic tion activities.
If you plan to clean your house or
Stress Enrollment is open to seriously apartment after moving out, put
wounded, ill and injured Sailors and together a kit of basic cleaning
N Managing Aggression and Anger
Coast Guardsmen to include OIF/OEF supplies and rags ahead of time.
N The Consequences of Self-Med- casualties, shipboard accidents, liberty Clean as much as possible prior to
icating: Alcohol Abuse following accidents, and serious medical and the movers’ arrival (inside of kitch-
Deployment psychological conditions (e.g., cancer, en cupboards, oven, windows,
N Suicide in the Military severe PTSD). To learn more, visit www. etc.) and, if possible, vacuum each
safeharbor.navy.mil, email to safehar- room as movers empty it. Once
bor@navy.mil, or call 877-746-8563. the movers are gone, complete
your cleaning and dispose of rags
and cleaning products in an envi-
ronmentally friendly manner.
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Navy Family Accountability and
Assessment System (NFAAS)
NFAAS allows Navy personnel to manage the recovery process for
personnel affected by a wide-spread catastrophic event. It is also helpful in providing
commands with information to support IA family members while their sponsors are
deployed overseas. Log on to NFAAS at https://www.navyfamily.navy.mil.
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