July 2011

Oldest Squadron in the Corps

Special Phone Numbers to have on hand: MALS-11 SDO/ODO: (858)577-4467 MAG-11 SDO/ODO: (858) 577-1778 Base PMO: (858) 577-4068

THE DEVILFISH TIDES

Family Readiness Newsletter
From the Commanding Officer:
Devilfish Families, Greetings! I hope this newsletter arrives with you enjoying the "101 Days of Summer" spending good times with your family, friends, and fellow Devilfish. Celebrating our country's 235th birthday back in San Diego during the 4th of July holiday weekend was especially nice for my family and I. San Diego is a great place! I've been in command now coming up on almost two months, and can tell you that MALS-11 is in great shape and moving forward tackling new challenges supporting the flying squadrons of MAG-11, everyday. This includes our forward deployed Devilfish providing awesome support for VMFA-323 aboard the USS Ronald Reagan, and integrated into MALS-12 supporting VMFA-314 in Iwakuni, Japan. The one common theme that makes our squadron so great is the camaraderie and esprit-de-corps of our Marines and Sailors, whether single or married. Everyone sticks together whether in the work-spaces and while training, or while off duty enjoying liberty. Small unit leadership is alive and well, and keeping everyone well informed and motivated as members of the Devilfish Team. My goals are simple for the squadron: focus on improving aircraft and personnel readiness, which includes strengthening our Single Marine and Family Readiness Programs. You cannot accomplish one without the other, and I intend to keep you appropriately informed on the innovative and creative things your Devilfish are doing to improve aircraft readiness and the expeditionary capability of MAG-11, as well what we're doing to take care of the personal and professional well-being of our individual Marines and Sailors, and you, their families. As this is the first newsletter I've released, I intend to pick up the pace and generate more frequent newsletters to keep everyone "in the know" of things going on in the squadron, along these themes. Please contact my Family Readiness Officer, Mr. Anthony Hernandez, for any recommendations for topics or the format of our newsletter to make it more informative for you... Until next time, stay safe and enjoy the rest of July!

Inside this issue:

Commanding Officer SgtMaj/Family Readiness Officer Department of the Month Awards/Promotions/Birthdays MALS PHOTOS Question from the FRO Title this Picture Kids Drawing Contest

1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9

Useful Websites
www.mccsmiramar.com www.mccscp.com www.militaryonesource.com www.triwest.com www.3MAW.usmc.mil www.dstressline.com www.asymcasd.org

Semper Fidelis,

SHAUN MCDONIEL LtCol, USMC Commanding Officer

Page 2

THE DEVILFISH TIDES Family Readiness Newsletter

From the FRO:
Devilfish Family and Friends,

July 2011

SgtMajS Corner:
OOHRAHH Marines of MALS-11. Let's continue to keep the DUI's and ARI's down. Small unit leadership means every Marine and Sailor from the Commanding Officer down to the lowest Private in this command will do their part to alleviate any type of alcohol related incidents. As we are right in the midst of the 101 days of summer, let us keep safety in mind as we participate in summer activities. The Marine Corps Ball has been scheduled for November 4, 2011 and now is the time to ensure all uniforms are serviceable and ready. Marines, let us ensure that we are taking care of ourselves, our families, and the Marine Corps.

Schools out for summer As the days warm and schools have been dismissed, we turn our thoughts to summer fun. This month lets focus on Summer Vacation and Travel Planning. From single service members to families, We have the resources to get your summer plans underway. Here are some great tips to keep in mind for safety and a good reminder to keep your kids safe and prevent injuries or accidents from intruding on your family's summer fun. 1. Practice Sun Safety - Apply sunscreen - Get some sun-protective clothing - Shop for some cool shades 2. Protect Against Bugs - Use insect repellents to guard against ticks, which can carry Lyme Disease, and mosquitoes, which can carry the West Nile Virus and other viruses. - Wear long sleeve shirts and long pants when going outside - Never leave stagnant pools of water around the house - Avoid using scented soaps or perfumes on your child 3. Prevent Dehydration 4. Don't Forget Helmets 5. Practice Food Safety - Be sure to wash your hands before preparing or serving any food - Never cross-contaminate - Consider the temperature 6. Guard Against Drowning - Put barriers around the pool to restrict access - Never leave kids unsupervised - Do not use flotation devices - Learn CPR 7. Avoid Trampoline Danger 8. Warn kids about hiding in enclosed spaces. 9. Use Caution When Doing Yardwork 10. Safeguard home playgrounds

Semper Fidelis, SgtMaj Donald George

Anthony Hernandez Jr. MALS-11, Family Readiness Officer

Page 3

THE DEVILFISH TIDES Family Readiness Newsletter

MALS-11 FAMILY READINESS Command Team Contacts:

July 2011

SMP Coordinators for MALS-11: SGT S. N. BRADFORD sean.bradford@usmc.mil 858-577-4898 LCPL MIGUEL H. RIVERA miguel.h.rivera@usmc.mil 858-577-1516 JOHANNA JONES MCAS Miramar, Single Marine Program Coord jonesjoa@usmc-mccs.org 858-577-6283 LCPL K. KAKOURIS MCAS Miramar, Volunteer Rep kyle.kakouris@usmc.mil 314-288-9110

Family Readiness Officer: Mr. Anthony Hernandez 858-577-6418 (Office) 858-603-8451 (Cell) anthony.hernandez1@usmc.mil Commanding Officers Spouse: Courtney Ann McDoniel 858-805-5955 clanmcdoniel@gmail.com Command Team Advisor: Elyssa Smith 530-400-5377 elyssanielsen@hotmail.com Family Readiness Assistants: Jean Kitzrow 616-232-9108 tf.jjun@gmail.com

SINGLE MARINES: CHECK WITH YOUR SMP COORDINATORS TO FIND OUT WHAT GREAT EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU!

Base Resources

Military One Source 1-800-342-9647 ID Card Center 858-577-1421 L.I.N.K.S 858-577-4810 Navy-MC Relief 858-577-1807/11 Tri-West Healthcare 1-888-TRIWEST United Concordia Dental 1-800-866-8499 Bob Hope Theater 858-577-4143 New Parent Support Group 858-577-9812 MCAS Air Terminal 858-577-4284

American Red Cross 619-542-7400 Base Chaplain 858-577-1333 MCCS Info & Referral 858-577-6195 Counseling Service 858-577-6585 Library 858-577-1261 ITT Ticket Off 858-577-4126/4141 EFMP Program 858-577-8644 Education Center 858-577-1801 Miramar Sports Complex 858-577-4128

Page 4

THE DEVILFISH TIDES Family Readiness Newsletter

July 2011

MALS-11, ORDNANCE:
Devilfish Family and friends, The MALS-11 Ordnance Department performs duties concerning the accounting, stowage, breakout, testing, maintenance, assembly and transportation of airborne armament equipment, armament-handling equipment, air launched missiles, and conventional weapons while also executing quality assurance, safety, and maintenance management duties. During the month of June 2011, the Ordnance Department participated in a multitude of activities and training. The Department provided continuous 24 hour support to the 5 MAG-11 FA-18 squadrons resulting in 157 tons and $8,561,835 dollars of Ordnance issued, delivered and expended while also taking part in valuable M61 Gun System training, supplying our Marines and Sailors with an ever increasing knowledge on the system and the maintenance involved. The Department also had Marines receive specialized training in the accounting program utilized to track all weapons throughout the Navy and Marine Corps with follow on training for preparing, inspecting and packaging weapons for shipment. Finally to finish off an outstanding month, the Ordnance Department hosted the retirement ceremony for the outgoing Ordnance Officer, Major Dirk Kuntz, celebrating 25 years of honorable service and opening the door to the incoming Ordnance Officer, Captain Darryn Lindsey! Please extend Fair Winds and Following Seas to Major Kuntz and a Devilfish Welcome to Captain Lindsey!

Semper Fidelis, IYAOYAS

Page 5

THE DEVILFISH TIDES Family Readiness Newsletter

LTCOL MAJ 1STLT 1STLT 2NDLT GYSGT GYSGT SSGT SSGT SSGT SSGT SSGT SSGT SGT SGT SGT SGT SGT SGT SGT SGT SGT SGT SGT SGT SGT SGT SGT SGT SGT SGT SGT SGT SGT SGT SGT CPL CPL CPL CPL CPL CPL CPL CPL CPL CPL CPL CPL CPL CPL MCDONIEL LYONS NIEMAN WAYMEL AMAYA ALVAREZ CASTILLO BLOSSER GARNER HERNANDEZ RODRIGUEZ JR. RODRIGUEZ TUCKER ACKISS ALVAREZ ASUNCION BETTERIDGE BROWN BUENROSTRO COLE CORONADO JR. CRONISER GALLEGOS GUTIERREZ HEDGES HILL MUNNINGER PASTERNAK JR. QUEVEDO QUITUGUA REGOPOULOS RIVERA STEINER THRAILKILL WOOD ZARRABI BARNES CASTILLO COHOE FUNES GETTINGS KITTLESON MARTINDALE MICHAEL MUNSAYAC MURTAGH NIANDA RAMSEY REYES JR. RODRIGUEZ

July 2011

PROMOTIONS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY

PROMOTED TO MAJOR MAJ LOVELL,JASON D. PROMOTED TO CORPORAL CPL CARO,NELSON M. CPL ADAMS,CHRISTOPHE R. CPL AGUILERA,AURA C. CPL AJELLO,CHRISTOPHE M. CPL ANDERSON,ANDREW C. CPL BARWICK,JAMES A. CPL COX,MARC A. CPL CRUZ,ERIC J. CPL DAVIS,BRANDON J. CPL DOBBINS,KEVIN S. CPL DUBRUILLE,CHARLES R. CPL ERWIN,DONAVON R. CPL FERNANDEZ JR,SANDRO CPL HALL,OCTAVIA M. CPL HERNANDEZ,JONATHON N. CPL LINO,TIMOTHY CPL MAR II,JOSEPH P. CPL MYERS,ELAINE A. CPL ORR,JASPER J. CPL PENAFIEL,NOEMY CPL POLLAND,JACOB W. CPL SA,SHAWN M. CPL STRAUSS,JACOBY A. CPL YOUNG,RYAN M.

BIRTHDAYS IN JULY
CPL RUDE II CPL SJONBORG CPL TUBBS CPL WAITIEHKABEHL CPL WATSON CPL WELCH CPL WYER CPL ZUPA LCPL AJELLO LCPL BAUGHMAN LCPL BLAKELY LCPL BOGARD LCPL BURNETT LCPL CERRILLO LCPL CLIMACO LCPL COBB LCPL CORLISS LCPL DAY LCPL GIBSON LCPL GULLION LCPL HARTWIG JR. LCPL HOLIDA LCPL KEENAN LCPL LEMASTERS LCPL LIZAK LCPL MAR II LCPL MARTINEZ LCPL MCCALISTER II LCPL MCDONALD III LCPL PAPA III LCPL PEACE LCPL RODRIGUEZ LCPL THOMAS LCPL YANEZ LCPL YOUNG PVT CARR PVT HALVERSON

GYSGT GYSGT GYSGT SSGT

SNCOS PROMOTED HAMMOCK,JEREMY L. SCHWEGMAN,MICHAEL D. VALDEZ,IVAN RIVAS,GERARDO

PROMOTED TO SERGEANT SGT CASTILLO,JOSE A. SGT ANDRYSHAK,MICHAEL R. SGT WHITNEY,JAMES S.

PROMOTED TO LCPL AND PFC LCPL GONZALESFUENTES,TIFFANY D. LCPL ZIBILICH,CHAD R. PFC CARR,BRYAN R.

JULY AWARDS

GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL MSGT GALINDO, JAIME SSGT WILSON, ROYSHAUN D. SSGT CARTER, TIFFANY K. SSGT SANDERS, JUSTIN O. SSGT HARRIFORD, JONATHAN R. SSGT KLAMP, WAYNE D. SSGT MILLER JR, ANDREW L. SSGT BLOSSER, DERRICK J. SGT BOWEN, JEREMY C. SGT HILL, MALLORY L. SGT JONES, JAMES E. SGT ALVAREZ, HECTOR M. SGT SILVA, CHRISTINE N. SGT WASHINGTON, JETAUN M. SGT STEWARD, FELICIA L. SGT RAMOS, EFREIN SGT YOUNG JR, KEVIN L. CPL BARWICK, JAMES A. CPL ROWELL, MICHAEL A. CPL SEAL, CODY L. CPL BHANDHOO, ROWIN CPL DANIEL, JASMINE T. CPL VANDERMEER, KEILAH A. CPL AJELLO, CHRISTOPHE M. CPL ARTEAGA JR, RAUDEL CPL FUNES, MAGDALENO LCPL GRANT, JESSE J. LCPL MAGANAGARIBAY, ARMANDO M. LCPL BLATZER, KYLE R. LCPL MATTHEWS, MATTHEW J. LCPL RIVERA, GILBERTO G. LCPL SAMPSON, ADAM M.

NAVY COMMENDATION MEDAL GYSGT PAUQUETTE, NATHAN L. SSGT KLAMP, WAYNE D.

Food Locker
Miramar Food Locker can help you stretch your food budget! -Free Bread, vegetables, milk, eggs, etc. -Free FDA commodities -Groceries until payday -Newlywed packages And more Monday Thursday: 0900-1600 Friday Sunday: Closed For more information, stop by the Food Locker located on Shields Rd. Bldg 6013 or call (858)577-6550

NAVY MARINE CORPS ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL SSGT SMITH, CHRISTOPHER SGT TROTTINGWOLF, JAMES C.

Page 6

THE DEVILFISH TIDES Family Readiness Newsletter

July 2011

Page 7

THE DEVILFISH TIDES Family Readiness Newsletter

L.I.N.K.S

July 2011

QUESTION FROM THE FRO

QUESTION: WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR THIS SUMMER?

Going home on leave to See my family and friends.

The Lifestyles, Insights, Networking. Knowledge & Skills LINKS for short is a forum for the military spouse. Researched and written by experienced military spouses who represent the lifestyle of Marine families from Lance Corporal through General, to include Navy families attached to Marine units. During a L.I.N.K.S. session, topics of discussions include: *Lifestyle differences encountered by Military families.

LCPL J. W. SHRADER LONG ISLAND, NY

*Insights and lessons learned by peers that can help families adjust. *Networking benefits that form strong personal support systems.

One of the best things I like to do is go to the beach and hang out with my friends.

*Knowledge to assist in accessing military benefits and resources. *Skills needed to plan for the challenges of Military life.
LCPL K. N. CLIMACO WOODRIDGE, VA

JULY 2011 SCHEDULE L.I.N.K.S. for Marines 21 Jul, 1200-1630 L.I.N.K.S. House, Bldg 2273

I wil be hanging out with some Friends and enjoying the weekends.

L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses 23 Jul, 0900-1630 L.I.N.K.S. House, Bldg 2273 Marine Mentor Training 27-28 Jul, 11001330 L.I.N.K.S. House, Bldg 2273

SGT F. J. FILOSA III BROOKLIN, NY

L.I.N.K.S. for Kids 23 Jul, 0900-1300 Youth Center, Bldg 2700 For more information or to registerContact the L.I.N.K.S. House, MCAS Miramar, Bldg. 2273 or Call: (858) 577-4810/4918 * Registration Required for all sessions * Childcare available with registration ten days prior to session * Refreshments provided * Register online at www.mccsmiramar.com/links.html

I will be working and validating Y codes.

CWO3 J. A. BURR TARALINDA, CA

Motorcycle riding.

MGYSGT K. S. YARRINGTON FT. LAUDERDALE, FL

Page 8

THE DEVILFISH TIDES Family Readiness Newsletter

July 2011

HEY DEVILFISH, Title this picture? Study the picture for 12 seconds, And think about how youd title it! Send entries to:
anthony.hernandez1@usmc.mil

Your title here:

*TO FIND OUT THE WINNER PLEASE SEE NEXT ISSUE AND PLEASE JOIN US ON OUR FACEBOOK FAN PAGE. SEE INFO BELOW. *FAMILIES, DONT FORGET TO SEND IN YOUR ENTRIES.

Page 9

THE DEVILFISH TIDES Family Readiness Newsletter

July 2011

KIDS DRAWING CONTEST

Hey kids!!! Want to show off your talents? Draw and color a picture of your mom or dad in uniform and the winner will get their drawing posted on our Facebook page. Good Luck.

(DRAW & COLOR YOUR PICTURE HERE, OR USE SEPARATE PAPER.)

SUBMIT ENTRIES TO ANTHONY.HERNANDEZ1@USMC.MIL. OR MAIL ENTRIES TO: COMMANDING OFFICER MALS-11, ATTN: FRO P.O. BOX 452040 SAN DIEGO, CA 92145

Gone Fishing...