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Serving the U.S. Southern Command military family in South Florida,the Carribean, Central and South America and the surrounding seas

Volume 1 Issue 1 January 25, 2011

Col. Scott Malcom

SOUTHCOM Director of Public Affairs

Welcome to the inaugural edition ofNOSOTROS, an internal U.S. SouthernCommand publication designed to provide

information to the entire team personnel

at the headquarters and in the Garrison,

components, MIL Groups and Defense/Security Cooperation Offices as well as our

Family members.

NOSOTROS is primarily

a means of connecting you

with important information

from South Florida, Latin

America and the Caribbean

wherever SOUTHCOM

operates. It fuses the former

U.S. Army Garrison-Mi-

ami publication Garrison

Matters and SOUTH-

COMs Spotlight. NO-

SOTROS will also feature

important military infor-

mation like the article

in this edition on updated

benets of the Post-9/11

GI Bill on page 3.

Using the Spanish word

for We (Nos in Por-

tuguese) is a way to ac-

count for the predomi-

nant language in our area

of responsibility and capture the spiritof teamwork in our organization. More than

anything else, the word captures the essence of

SOUTHCOM Partnership.

SOUTHCOM partners with the cities of South

Florida. We partner with USAG-Miami and our

component commands. We partner with other

U.S. Government agencies, with foreign gov-

ernments and their militaries. We partner with

NORTHCOM and the Joint Staff, and with our

MILGRPs and Defense Ofces in our AOR

countries. Partnering, its what We do.

We designed the NOSOTROS logo to capture

the spirit and intent of publications mission. Its

design reects the diversity and unique aspects

of where SOUTHCOM does business. The in

terpretations of the word NOSOTROS above the

ag represent the four predominant languages we

use to conduct business (English, Spanish, Por

tuguese and Creole). The red in NOSOTROS re

ects the warmth and vitality of our climate and

cultures, theblue in the background reects thewaters which connect us. Finally, the manos

symbol on the edge of the logo reects

the ancient indig

enous peoples ar

tistic symbol tha

is emblematic o

the handshake o

friendship we have

with our partner

nations. Were

here to com

partir (share) i

all of this with

everyone in our

community.

In order to do

this, we want to

hear from you

regularly to learn

what you like, dis

like, and want to

see in NOSOTROS

Weve established a

feedback site for you

to communicate withus by providing comments about the publication

new story ideas, announcements and photos from

you and your colleagues activities in your neck

of the woods. The idea is to continually improve

NOSOTROS, expanding with quality conten

that incorporates stories and information from

all the entities of the SOUTHCOM enterprise in

order to better inform each other about the width

and breadth of our total package.

Please join us in getting the word out and star t

ing an ongoing conversation about life in our

SOUTHCOM community!

4th Fleet Public Affairs

Recently, a U.S. Coast Guard

boarding team and Navy crew

members operating from the

USS Doyle (FFG 39) discov-

ered more than 600 kilos of

cocaine during counter-illicit

trafcking operations in the

U.S. 4th Fleet AOR.

The illegal production andtrafcking of drugs under-

mines security and stability in

Latin America and the Carib-

bean and threatens U.S. nation-

al security. The threat can only

be combated through coopera-

tion and collaboration between

partner nations.

U.S. Southern Command col-

laborates with other agencies

N E W S

Cocaine Seized ............. p1

Post-9/11 GI Bill change ... p3

Benets Raised for Abused

Families of Enlisted .... p4

Gunston Hall ................ p5

Garrison Invites All to anOpen House Jan. 29 .... p7

S E C T I O N S

Commanders Corner ....... p2

Did You Know? .................. p3

Around the Americas ........ p6

After Hours ........................ p7

The Price of Freedom ....... p8

So, What the Heckis NOSOTROS?

USS Doyle &Coast Guard

Team Up,Seize Cocaine

see DRUGS on page 4 ...

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SOUTHCOM CommanderGen. Douglas Fraser, USAF

Director, Public AffairsCol. Scott Malcom, USA

Chief, Internal InformationRaymond Sarracino

EditorArthur McQueen

Public Affairs Ofce Address:

9301 NW 33rd St.

Room A1423

Doral, FL 33172

Phone: (305) 437-2685

Web: http://www.southcom.mil

Nosotros is an authorized internal bi-weeklypublication intended for uniformed members of theDepartment of Defense, civilians, contractors andliaisons serving in the U.S. Southern Command Areaof Responsibility; and their dependents.The contents of Nosotros, including listings of

public events or services, are not necessarily theofcial views of, or constitute an endorsement bythe U.S. Army Garrison-Miami, Installation Manage-ment Command, U.S. Southern Command, DoD orthe U.S. Government.The content of this publication is solely the

responsibility of the SOUTHCOM and USAG-MiamiPublic Affairs Ofces.

Like/Dislike Nosotros? Want to share Ideas? Feedback? Colleagues who deserve notice?Let us know! Contact the Nosotros Team at 305.437.1213, or visit us on:

Facebook:southcomnosotros; Twitter:SCNosotros or E-mail:southcomnosotros@gmail.com

DORAL, Fla. U.S. Southern Com-

mand held a rst All-Hands meeting in its

brand new headquarters Jan. 12, lling the

gymnasium with nearly 1,000 Soldiers,

Sailors, Marines, Airmen, civilian em-

ployees and contractors.

Air Force Gen. Douglas Fraser, SOUTH-

COM Commander, took the opportunity to

share his focus for 2011 and look back on

the one year anniversary of the earthquake

in Haiti that killed 300,000 and displaced

1/3rd of the population.Many of us remember where we were

when it happened, and where we were for

quite some time afterward, he said, in-

dicating the older, smaller headquarters

building to the east.

Fraser praised the many long hours

worked by the members of SOUTHCOM

coordinating the military response in sup-

port of the interagency and international

relief effort, noted the augmentation by

more than 800 additional staff; and led a

moment of silence for SOUTHCOMs sac-

rice to that mission, in the form of Lt. Col.

Ken Bourland who perished in the collapse

of the Hotel Montana.

Frasers shared vision included the reali-

ties of budget limitations and the manningand funding changes they may bring.

The Secretary of Defense has a signi-

cant effort underway to take ability out of

the tail and move it into the tooth, he said.

We will have to take a look at what we

can and cant do; there are a lot of changes

coming throughout the Department of De

fense.

Inevitably, with a new year comes the

return of hurricane season. The command

is prepared to face it, he noted, in a facil-

ity that can withstand a Category 5 storm

Fraser asked for everyones assistance in

keeping the workplace up to standards so

that it lasts well into the future.

Its been a privilege this last year to

serve with you, Fraser said. We havegreat partners and great relationships with

the militaries throughout the region tha

is a tribute to each and every one of you

I look forward to a very prosperous, and

uneventful but focused 2011.

Commanders Call

Juan Chiar

Air Force Gen. Douglas Fraser, SOUTHCOM commander, addresses a crowd of nearly 1,000 people working for and with SOUTHCOM in the U.S. Army Garrison-

Miami gymnasium. The event followed an enlisted brieng by Marine Command Sgt. Maj. Louis Espinal, senior enlisted leader.

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Effective August 1, 2009, but not payable until October1, 2011:

Expands the Post-9/11 GI Bill to include Active Service per-

formed by National Guard members under title 32 U.S.C. for the

purpose of organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or

training the National Guard; or under section 502(f) for the pur-pose of responding to a national emergency.

Effective March 5, 2011: Limits active duty members pursuing a degree at more than

half-time to the net cost for tuition and fees prorated based on the

eligibility tiers (40%-100%) previously established for Veterans.

Same limitations apply to transferee spouses of active duty

servicemembers.

Effective August 1, 2011:For Veterans and their transferees it simplies the tuition and

fee rates for those attending a public school and creates a nationalmaximum for those enrolled in a private or foreign school.

Pays all public school in-state tuition and fees;

Private and foreign school costs are capped at $17,500/yr.

Allows VA to pay MGIB (chapter 30) and MGIB-SR (chap -

ter 1606) kickers, or college fund payments on a monthly basis

instead of a lump sum at the beginning of the term and prorates

housing allowance by the students rate of pursuit (to a tenth %)

For Active Duty Members and their transferees,

Pays all public school in-state tuition and fees;

Private and foreign school costs are capped at $17,500/yr

it creates a national rate for those active duty members enrolled

in a private or foreign school pursuing a degree > half-time.

The Yellow Ribbon Program still exists for out-of-state feesand costs above the cap.

Allows VA to pay MGIB (chapter 30) and MGIB-SR (chapter

A student t raining at a rate of pursuit of 75% would receive 80%

of the BAH rate

Break or interval pay is no longer payable under any VA edu-

cation benet program unless under an Executive Order of the

President or due to an emergency, such as a natural disaster or

strike. This means that when your semester ends (e.g. December

15th), your housing allowance is paid for the rst 15 days of De-

cember only and begins again when your next semester begins

(e.g. January 10th) and is paid for the remaining days of January.

Students using other VA education programs are included in

this change. Monthly benets will be pro-rated in the same man -ner.

Entitlement that previously would have been used for break

pay will be available for use during a future enrollment.

Allows reimbursement for more than one license or certi-

cation test (previously only one test was allowed). However,

entitlement is now charged

Allows reimbursement of fees paid to take national exams

used for admission to an institution of higher learning (e.g., SAT,

ACT, GMAT, LSAT)

Allows those who are eligible for both Vocational Rehabilita-

tion and Employment (chapter 31) benets and Post-9/11 GI Bil

(chapter 33) benets to choose the Post-9/11 GI Bills monthly

housing allowance instead of the chapter 31 subsistence allow

ance.

NOAA and PHS personnel are now eligible to transfer their

entitlement to eligible dependents.

Effective October 1, 2011 Allows students to use the Post-9/11 GI Bill for

Non-college degree (NCD) programs: Pays actual net cost for

in-State tuition and fees at public NCD institutions. At private and

foreign institutions, pays the actual net costs for in-state tuition

and fees or $17,500, whichever is less. Also pays up to $83 per

month for books and supplies.

On-the-job and apprenticeship training: Pays a monthly ben

et amount prorated based on time in program and up to $83 per

month for books and supplies.

Flight programs: Per academic year, pays the actual net costs

for in-state tuition and fees assessed by the school or $10,000whichever is less. This limit is applicable to ight programs at

both IHLs and non-IHLs

Correspondence training: Per academic year, pays the actua

net costs for in-state tuition and fees assessed by the school or

$8,500, whichever is less.

Housing allowance is now payable to students (other than

those on active duty) enrolled solely in distance learning. The

housing allowance payable is equal to the national average

BAH for an E-5 with dependents.

The full-time rate for an individual eligible at the 100% eligi

bility tier would be $673.50 for 2011.

Allows students on active duty to receive a books and supplies

stipend.

Upcoming Changes to Your Post-9/11 GI-Bill

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and nations to detect, monitor, and sup-

port the interdiction, disruption or curtail-

ment of present and emerging drug-related

threats in its area of focus. All efforts are

in concert with the National Drug Control

Strategy.

Detection and monitoringThe Department of Defense is the lead

federal agency in efforts to detect and

monitor aerial and maritime transit of il-

legal drugs towards the United States.

The Key West, Fla.-based Joint Inter-

agency Task Force-South is the SOUTH-

COM agency that serves as the catalyst for

integrated and synchronized interagency

counter drug operations, and is respon-

sible for the detection and monitoring of

suspect air and maritime drug activity in

the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and

the eastern Pacic. JIATF-South also col-

lects, processes, and disseminates counter

drug information for interagency and part-

ner nation operations.

In ActionDoyle intercepted the 60-foot long sh-

ing vessel Rio Tuira in international waters

of the Eastern Pacic Ocean approximately180 miles off the coast of Panama.

A Navy-Coast Guard boarding team

recovered 22 bales of cocaine, weighing

approximately 499 kilos (1,100 pounds)

worth an estimated $15.4 million.

The drugs were seized by a U.S. Coast

Guard Law Enforcement Detachment from

Tactical Law Enforcement Team South.

Five suspected smugglers were taken into

custody. Criminal prosecution of this case

will be shared between the United States

and Panama.

Doyle is currently deployed under opera

tional control to U.S. Naval Forces South-

ern Command/C4F, conducting CIT oper

ations in support of Joint Interagency Task

Force South, U.S. Southern Command

and U.S. Coast Guard District 11.

COMUSNAVSO conducts a variety o

missions in support of the U.S. Maritime

Strategy, including theater security coop

eration, partnership building, humanitar

ian assistance and disaster response, com

munity relations and CIT operations.

U.S. law enforcement in the Eastern Pa

cic drug transit zone are conducted under

the authority of U.S. Coast Guard District

11 headquartered in Alameda, Calif

For more information, visit www.public

navy.mil/comusnavso-c4f or www.twitter

com/NAVSOUS4THFLT.

Rob McIlvaine

FMWRC Public Affairs

ALEXANDRIA, Va. The

Army Family Action Plan has

once again proved invaluable

for Soldiers and Families.As of Jan. 21, eligible en-

listed Family members will re-

ceive 36 months of Transitional

Compensation, the same as of-

cer Family members, rather

than the average of 22 months

of payments they formerly re-

ceived. This ensures payments

are standardized for all ap-

proved applications.

Transitional Compensation

is a congressionally authorized

program. The TC benets helpease the transition from mili-

tary to civilian life by provid-

ing temporary payments and

benets for Families in which

a Soldier has been court-mar-

tialed or is being administra-

tively separated from the Army

because of a dependent-abuse

offense such as domestic or

child abuse.

The difference in duration of

compensation between Family

members of enlisted and of-

cers was an anomaly of the

program, and was based solely

on the Soldiers rank.

The current change is a direct

result of Army Family ActionPlan Issue #540, Duration of

Transitional Compensation for

Abused Dependents, which

surfaced in 2003.

After Army senior leaders

reviewed numerous recom-

mendations, queries and cost

analyses, a revision to Army

Regulation 608-1, Army Com-

munity Service Center, became

a reality.

The Family and Morale, Wel-

fare and Recreation Commandmanages the Armys TC Pro-

gram and began authorizing

TC payments in August 1995.

The Army recognizes domes-

tic and child abuse may be an

unfortunate symptom of stress

on the force that needs to be

positively addressed and mini-

mized. The Installation Man-

agement Community focuses

on providing standardized, ef-

fective Family readiness pro-

grams and services to ensure

Soldiers and Families can enjoy

a quality of life commensurate

with their level of service and

sacrice to the nation.

Quality programs can great-

ly improve the well being of

Soldiers and Families and re-

duce incidents of abuse, said

Chief Lt. Col. Nancy Rufn,

FMWRC Army Family Ad-

vocacy Program Chief. Our

challenge is to provide aware-

ness and access to the available

programs and services.

Nothing is more important

than ensuring the well being of

our Soldiers and Families our

most precious resource, Ruf-

n said.

The Army Family Action

Plan is a year-round program

that begins at the installation

or unit level. It is the Armysgrassroots process to identify

and elevate the most signicant

quality of life issues impact-

ing Soldiers (all components),

Retirees, DA Civilians, and

Families to senior leaders for

action.

The Department of the Ar-

my-level AFAP conference

takes place Jan. 31 Feb. 4 in

Northern Virginia to review

over 90 issues elevated from

mid-level AFAP conferences

At the end of the conference

the Vice Chief of Staff of the

Armyalong with the Assis

tant Chief of Staff for Instal

lation Management, Lt. Gen

Rick Lynchwill be briefed

on the 16 new issues prioritized

by the delegates.

AFAP is the preeminen

means for commanders at al

levels to learn about and seek

solutions for the concerns of

their communities. The chang

es made through the AFAP

process unique in all military

branches foster a satised

informed, and resilient Army

community.

To date, nearly 700 AFAP

issues have resulted in 123

legislative changes, 172 Army

and Ofce of the Secretary o

Defense policy changes, and192 changes to programs and

services.

Simply visit Army OneSource

at https://www.myarmyone

source.com, click on Family

Programs and Services, click

on Family Programs, and then

click on Army Family Action

Plan to access a new search ap

plication.

Abused Spouses NowTreated Equally by Army

... from DRUGS on page 1

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Southern Partnership Station 2011 Public Affairs

MAYPORT, Fla. (NNS) Dock Land-

ing Ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44),along with an embarked U.S. Marine

Corps Theater Security Cooperation Task

Force (SCTF) and a U.S. Navy staff ele-

ment from Destroyer Squadron 40, depart-

ed Naval Station Mayport, Fla., Jan. 16.

The ship will begin a two-month de-

ployment to the U.S. Southern Command

(USSOUTHCOM) area of responsibility

(AOR) in support of Amphibious-Southern

Partnership Station (A-SPS) 2011.

Southern Partner Station is an annual de-

ployment of various specialty platforms to

the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility

(AOR) in the Caribbean and Latin Ameri-

ca. The missions primary goal is informa-

tion sharing with navies, coast guards, and

civilian services throughout the region.

Commander, Destroyer Squadron Four

Zero, Capt. Brian Nickerson, will serve

as the mission commander for A-SPS 11

while the Sailors and Marines conduct

subject matter expert exchanges (SMEEs)

with partner nations in the region. During

the deployment, Gunston Hall will visit

Belize, Columbia, Guatemala and Jamai-

ca.

This is a great opportunity to exchangeinformation and build cooperative partner-

ships, said Capt. John Meier, USS Gun-

ston Hall commanding ofcer. Although

were a ghting force, were also a force for

goodwill.

Led by Lt. Col. Paul Baker, TSCTF is

made up of elements from Marine Wing

Support Squadron 271, Second Tank Bat-

talion, Second Assault Amphibian Bat-

talion and Second Marine Expeditionary

Force. The Marines will conduct SMEEs,

which allow for joint operations between

partner nations, including live re exer-

cises, search and rescue, martial arts, land

navigation and combat marksmanship, in

order to develop regional, civil and mari-

time services capabilities to respond to

a variety of maritime missions while ex-

ercising lines of communication between

regional security services.

Gunston Hall is also prepared to provide

rst-responder capabilities in the event

of any disaster relief response while de-

ployed to the region.

In addition, Gunston Hall will be trans-

porting 89 Project Handclasp pallets, a

well as gifts donated by various non-gov-ernmental organizations including Loving

Hugs, Inc., Give a Kid a Backpack and Sa

maritans Feet.

These gifts will be given out to children

as they come in contact with Marines and

Sailors, said Cmdr. Lewis Preddy, Com

mander, U.S. Fourth Fleet Project Hand

clasp coordinator.

This (mission) is something that I am re

ally looking forward to, and it will be very

rewarding, said Logistics Specialist 3rd

Class Johan Sanchez, a Gunston Hall sup-

ply petty ofcer who was born and raisedin Colombia. I am happy to be going back

to Colombia, my home country, and giv

ing these things to the people and children

who need them.

Project Handclasp is a U.S. Navy pro

gram that accepts and transports educa

tional, humanitarian and goodwill mate

rial on a space-available basis aboard U.S

Navy ships for distribution to foreign na

tions.

This is a great thing that we dont al-

ways get to do; it gives Marines a chance to

help shape the kids of these countries, saidLt. Col. Paul Baker, TSCTF commander

Maybe 20 years from now those children

will look back and remember this.

U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command

(COMUSNAVSO) is the naval componen

command for USSOUTHCOM and is re

sponsible for all naval personnel and assets

in the AOR. COMUSNAVSO conducts a

variety of missions in support of the U.S

maritime strategy, including security co

operation, relationship building, humani

tarian assistance and disaster response

community relations, and counter-illici

trafcking operations.

USS Gunston Hall departs Mayport forAmphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2011

Specialist Gavriel Bar-Tzur

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 17, 2011) Marines assigned to Security Cooperation Task Force conduct Marine

Corps Martial Arts Program exercises aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship

USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44). Gunston Hall is on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of

responsibility supporting Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2011.

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courtesy phot

TOP: (l to r) HM2 Pablo Rivera, Brazilia Mil Grp, Joaquim Benedito Da Silva,Colonel, Brazilian Army Commander Chaplain, Capt. Ronnie King, SOUTHCOM Com -

mand Chaplain, and Andre Luis Pires Barbosa, Sub-Tenente (Sgt. Maj.), Assistant

to the Commander Chaplain of the Brazilian Army.

MIDDLE: MANTA, Ecuador Lt. j.g. Steve Rockwell, right, gives a tour of HighSpeed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) to Ecuadorian Navy Rear Adm. Jose Noritz, second from

right, Jefe del Estado Mayor de la Armada, and other distinguished guests in sup -

port of Southern Partnership Station 2011. SPS-2011 is an annual deployment of

U.S. ships to the U.S. Southern Commands area of responsibility in the Caribbean

and Latin America.

BOTTOM: SOTO CANO AIR BASE, Honduras Joint Task Force-Bravo recieves ashipment of tactical equipment, Jan. 6, which will support mission requirements.

A total of 69 replacement vehicles began arriving here in November 2010, and

deliveries will continue through October 2011. JTF-B maintains the highest levels

of prociency and readiness to provide support capabilities for any mission,

emergency or crisis. Staff Sgt. Kimberly Rae Moor

Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ricardo J. Reyes

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FMWR announcements may be found on theportal under Command Announcements.

For more information please call the ITR

Office 305-437-1595 or 305-437-2400

US ARMY GARRISON-MIAMIUSSOUTHCOM OPEN HOUSE

Sat., Jan. 29, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.REFRESHMENTS, TOURS, DISPLAYS,THE PARROTS OF JUNGLE ISLANDAND DOOR PRIZES. Call305-437-2665 for more information.

WGC-Cadillac Championship scheduled forMarch 8-13 at the TPC Blue Monster at Doral.

All active duty, retired, and reserve military,along with their dependents, receive freeadmission. They must download a free ticket inadvance by visiting birdiesforthebrave.com andclicking on tickets.Veterans may purchase discounted tickets ($15)by visiting the Miami VA Hospital. They can alsobuy them at the Volunteer Services Center orthe Spinal Cord Therapy Unit. Questions aboutVeterans tickets should be directed to Bill Brayat the Miami VA at 305-324-4455 x3619.

All military and veterans are invited into theBirdies for the Brave Patriots Outpost locatedon the 17th green. A complimentary hospitalitychalet with free food and beverage.Military Appreciation ceremony scheduled for10 a.m. Thurs., March 10 on the 1st tee of theTPC Blue Monster.

Florida Grand Opera Presents

DON GIOVANNI

Sat., April 30 at 8 p.m.

Considered by many to be the most perfectopera ever written, Mozarts Don Giovannicontinues to thrill audiences today as it did at itspremiere in 1787! Adrienne Arsht Center, RightTier 3 seats $40.

WICKED

Sun., April 10th at 7:30 p.m.Back by popular demand! EntertainmentWeekly calls WICKED the best musical of thedecade. Winner of 35 major awards, includinga Grammy and three Tony Awards, WICKED isBroadways biggest Blockbuster and a culturalphenomenon. Broward Center for the Perform-ing Arts. Mezzanine Seats - $70.

WEST SIDE STORYMore than 50-years ago one musical changedtheater forever. Now, its back on Broadwaymesmerizing audiences once again From the first

note to the final breath. West Side Story soars

as the greatest love story of all time. BrowardCenter for the Performing Arts, Sun. Feb., 27,2 p.m. Mezzanine seats - $36.

JERSEY BOYS

The musical about rock-and-roll hall-of-famersThe Four Seasons. This is the astounding storyof how four blue collar kids became one of thegreatest successes in pop music history.

Adrienne Arsht Center, Sun. March 20, 2 p.m.Tier 4 left seats, $66 (Rows A, B, C).

FLORIDA MARLINS OPENING NIGHT

Join the Florida Marlins in their season openeras they battle The New York Mets at Sun LifeStadium. Fri., April 1, 7 p.m. Bullpen box seats:$28.

FIRST INDOOR SOCCER

LEAGUE STARTS Sat,Feb 12, 1 p.m. Teams of5-to-8 players. Familyand MWR will provide,t-shirts, refs, andtrophies. Games willbe played on Satur-days and Sundays,Two games per day.Games will consist of4 15 min. quarters.The number of gamesdepends on the num-ber of teams entered.Must wear indoor soccershoes and chin guards. Teamcaptains please contact: JillHauser, 305-437-1682 or Mr.Franklyn, ext. 1373.

Functional Fitness Class, 6-7 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., and 3-5 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., For moreinformation, call Frank Same at ext. 1152.

Join the Family and MWR Indoor WalkingGroup. Meets every Mon., Wed. and Fri., at11:30 a.m. on the indoor track. To join, contactAngie Williams, at ext. 0123.

Join Family and MWR on a bus trip to UNI-VERSAL STUDIOS ORLANDO, Adults: $85,Children: $75. Deadline to sign up is Wed., Feb.9, 4 p.m. Sign up at the ITR Office, Installation

Services Building, 305-437-1595.

WEST POINT SOCIETY OF SOUTH FLORIDA2011 FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATION

Fri., April 1, Cadet Candidate Reception 6 p.m.,Benny Havens Cocktail Hour at 6:30 p.m.,Dinner & Program 7:30 p.m. La Gorce CountryClub, 5685 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL 33140305-866-4421, www.lagorcecc.com. GuestSpeaker, Brigadier General Timothy Trainor 83,Dean of the Academic Board. Dress: Black tie

optional, Dress blues or equivalent for militarypersonnel. Cocktail Attire for Ladies, PleaseRSVP BY March 25. West Point Society of SouthFlorida, 305-781-0340.

DISNEY ON ICE LETS CELEBRATE, BankAtlantic Center, Thurs., March 24, 7:30 p.m.Opening night, Fri., March 25, 7 p.m., Sat.,March 26, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. Sun., March27, 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. Opening night: $21, regulartickets: $26, rows 18 & up, $31, rows 9-16.Seatsin the Lower Level, For more information call theITR office, 305-437-1595, or 305-437-2400.

Naval Air Station Key West The MWR Ac-

tivities sheet is online at https://www.cnic.navy.mil/keywest.

NEW MIAMI HEAT TICKETS!

Feb. 8 Indiana Pacers

Feb. 27 New YorkMarch 3 Orlando MagicMarch 6 Chicago Bulls

March 14 San Antonio SpursMarch 19 Denver Nuggets

April 06 Milwaukee Bucks

300 Level Seats, $50 $70, limited tickets avail-able! For more informa-tion call the ITR officeat: 305-437-1595,305-437-2400.

CORAL GABLES, 265Aragon Ave., Florida.305-442-4408. Sun-Thur: 9 a.m. -11p.m.,

Fri.-Sat.:9 a.m.-midnight.

Free James Bluntconcert in Palm Beach

Gardens Jan. 29, 7 p.m. http://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/

entertainment/thingstodo/2011/01/free_james_blunt_concert_in_pa.html.

Fresh produce buying clubs http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/01/13/2008957/buying-clubs-of-fresh-produce.html.

Keys Gate Farmers Market http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/01/09/2009004/con-struction-firm-starts-farmers.html.

Organic and hypdroponic

Get 80 percent off at more than 300 SouthFlorida restaurants http://blogs.trb.com/features/consumer/shopping/blog/2011/01/get_80_percent_off_at_300_sout.html.

VOLUNTEERMiami-Dade www.handsonmiami.orgBroward www.unitedwaybroward.org or www.volbrow.orgPalm Beach www.unitedwaypbc.org

Mixed Martial Arts Strength & Condition-ingWorkout Class Schedule Mon., Wed. andThurs., 6-7 a.m., noon-1 p.m. To sign up contactFrank Same ext. 1152. Participants must bringwater and arrive on time. Prerequesitie: Must

have attended CrossFit Training.New dog park opens at Tropical Park www.miamiherald.com/news/miami-dade/communities/story/1161795.html

Visit a local winery: www.schneblywinery.com/thewinery.cfm

BROWARD www.sunny.org/calendar

MIAMI-DADE http://miamiandbeaches.com/visitors/calendar.aspx

MONROE (Florida Keys) www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/

DORAL www.cityofdoral.com/cityofdoral/

After Hours: Family & Morale, Welfare and Recreationactivities and local events in The Magic City

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The price of freedomLance Cpl. Maung P. Htaik, 20, of Hagerstown, Md., died Jan. 1 while conducting combat operations inHelmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd MarineDivision, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Cpl. Jacob A. Tate, 21, of Columbus, Ohio, died Jan. 2 while conducting combat operations in Helmandprovince, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, IIMarine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Sgt. Jose M. Cintron Rosado, 38, of Vega Alta, Puerto Rico; and Spc. Jose A. Delgado Arroyo, 41,of San Juan, Puerto Rico died Jan. 2 in Taji, Iraq, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked their unit withan improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 1013th Engineer (Sapper) Company of the PuertoRico Army National Guard, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.

Sgt. Eric M. Nettleton, 26, of Wichita, Kan., died Jan. 5, in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan of wounds suffered inDehjawz-e Hasanzay when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He was assignedto the 1st Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, Vilseck, Germany.

Sgt. 1st Class Robert W. Pharris, 48, of Seymour, Mo. and Spc. Christian J. Romig, 24, of Kenner, La.died January 5 of wounds suffered at Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan when insurgents attacked their unit us-ing an improvised explosive device. Pharris was assigned to the Missouri National Guard Agri-Business Devel-opment Team IV, Jefferson City, Mo. Romig was assigned to 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry, 4th Brigade CombatTeam, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Ky.

Spc. Ethan C. Hardin, 25, of Fayetteville, Ark., and Pfc. Ira B. Laningham, IV, 22, of Zapata, Texas diedJan. 7 of wounds suffered at Logar Province, Afghanistan when insurgents attacked their unit using an impro -vised explosive device and small arms re. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment,4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Polk, La.

Lance Cpl. Joseph R. Giese, 24, of Winder, Ga., died Jan. 7 while conducting combat operations in Hel-mand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Divi-sion, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Sgt. Omar Aceves, 30, of El Paso, Texas.; Spc. Jarrid L. King, 20, of Erie, Pa., and Pfc. Benjamin G.Moore, 23, of Robbinsville, N.J. died Jan. 12, in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered whenenemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 7th EngineerBattalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y.

Maj. Evan J. Mooldyk, 47, of Ranch Murieto, Calif., died Jan. 12 in Khowst province, Afghanistan, in anon-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 19th Sustainment Command, 377th Theater SustainmentCommand, Belle Chasse, La.

Cpl. Joseph C. Whitehead, 22, of Axis, Ala., died Jan. 17 while conducting combat operations in Helmandprovince, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II MarineExpeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Maj. Michael S. Evarts, 41, of Concord, Ohio, died Jan. 17, in Tikrit, Iraq, in a non-combat related incident.He was assigned to the 256th Combat Support Hospital, Twinsburg, Ohio.

The Department of Defense has announced its program to

commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Theprogram will:

Thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam War, including

personnel who were held as prisoners of war or listed as missing

in action, for their service and sacrice on behalf of the United

States and to thank and honor the families of these veterans.

Highlight the service of the armed forces during the Viet-

nam War and the contributions of federal agencies and govern-

mental and non-governmental organizations that served with, or

in support of, the armed forces.

Pay tribute to the contributions made on the home front by

the people of the United States during the Vietnam War.

Highlight the advances in technology, science, and medicinerelated to the military research conducted during the war.

Recognize the contributions and sacrices made by the al-

lies of the United States during the Vietnam War.

DoD representatives will coordinate with other federal agen-

cies, veteran groups, state, local government and non-govern-

ment organizations for their input in Vietnam War commemora-

tion activities. For more information call 877-387-9951 or visit

the ofcial website at http://www.vietnamwar50th.com/.

courtesy defenselink.mil

DOD Announces Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Program