GENERAL INFORMATION
 1. Security Guard Positions Available
2. NMCRS Update
3. Wings of Hope Chapel Programs
4. Foreign National Installation Access
5. Important Tricare West Information
6. Musicians Wanted
 
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The following information for public events does not imply endorsement by the United States Navy. It is provided for informational purposes only. 

(1) Security Guard Positions Available

 Are you looking for a new opportunity after separating from the military?  Is your spouse looking for an opportunity to expand their work-related experience?

NAS Whidbey Island Navy Security Force is actively looking for and in need of hiring for permanent and temporary Navy Security Guard positions.  The duties of a Security Guard are to serve as a member of the Entry Control Point operator and vehicle inspection team personal and commercial vehicles requesting installation access.
 
Security Guard personnel are an integral part of the installations force protection posture and serve as the first impressions of personnel coming onto the installation, and defense of the installation.

The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic and looking for exciting and meaningful work.   If you’re a problem solver who loves outdoors and interactions with customers, we’d love to hear from you! 

To learn more and apply, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/788079900
 
Interested Applicants may submit resumes/application packages to:
Navy Civilian Police Supervisor
Captain Steven Crosby
Email:  steven.l.crosby.civ@us.navy.mil

**Subject line must include Announcement Number DE-12395482-24-TLM**

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(2) NMCRS Update.

NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY – Seaplane Base, Bldg. 13, 360-257-2728
whidbeyisland@nmcrs.org
***LET’S PUT YOUR TAX RETURN TO GOOD USE! TOGETHER WE CAN YOU CREATE A PLAN TO PAY DOWN DEBT, BUILD YOUR EMERGENCY SAVINGS AND MORE. CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT! ***
***NEXT THRIFT STORE SATURDAY SHOPPING OPPORTUNITY IS 15 MARCH 1000-1300***
THRIFT STORE – Our Thrift Store is open for Active Duty, their dependents and retirees – 100% volunteer staff.
SHOPPING: Tues 1000-1600, Thurs 1000-1800. Sat 1000-1300:  15 Mar, 12 Apr
DONATIONS: Thursdays 1000-1730.
UNIFORM SHOP - Active Duty - Mon-Fri. 0800-1600
Uniform donation box located in Nor’Wester/FFSC lobby or donate at the Thrift Shop.
 
VOLUNTEERING – Flexible times! Weekdays: anytime from 0800-1600 (extended hours on Thurs 0800-1815) and select Saturdays (0930-1315)!
Thrift Shop - Stop by or Signup at: https://volunteersignup.org/J4H7M (copy/paste it into your web browser). Whether you have 30 minutes or a few hours – it all helps! All volunteer hours count towards your Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM).
Office Volunteer options: Call or email for more info.
FINANCIAL/EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE - 0% Interest Loans and Grants 0800-1600 MON-FRI
Emergency Travel, Rent/Deposits/Food, Utilities, Phone, Car Repairs, Payments & Insurance, Pay/ PCS issues,
Dental and more. Free/Confidential. Budgeting Assistance.
BUDGET 4 BABY CLASS (B4B) – New baby or expecting a baby? $50 Amazon e-card for attending our one hour class!
Sign up by calling 257-2728 or email: whidbeyisland@nmcrs.org
CLASS DATES (ALL CLASSES ARE IN SEAT):
Upcoming classes:
1000-1100:  12 Mar, 2 Apr, 14 May
1730-1830:  27 Mar, 24 Apr, 22 May
We can come to your command if you have multiple service members interested.
One-on-one classes can be scheduled if time is limited due to deployment, pcs, etc.
VISITING NURSE –Chelsea Null, BSN, RN Call/email Nurse Chelsea at 360-998-0835 chelsea.null@nmcrs.org.
She offers Free and Confidential home visits. Weekly support group: A Space For Grace for postpartum and pregnant families. Quarterly workshop: Bringing Baby Home for expectant families and new parents.
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(3) Wings of Hope Chapel Programs

Weekly Chapel Religious Services:
-Holy Communion (Traditional Protestant from the Anglican Tradition). Wednesdays at 1230.
-Space available in the Chapel for private prayer, meditation or reflection.
-Need to find a place to worship or a fellowship group? Contact the Chapel at 360-257-2414
Getting Marred? Had a Baby? Had a religious epiphany?
Weddings, baptisms, confirmations, etc. Chaplain Miller can help with those religious rites tied to major events in your life.
 
Family Enrichment Retreat to Great Wolf Lodge:
-Registration for the March 21-23 Family Enrichment Retreat to Great Wolf Lodge occurs during February 17-28^th. Due to high demand, enrollment for the retreat is on a lottery system. Please contact CREDO NW for registration information at CREDO Northwest | Silverdale WA | Facebook.  
Suicide Prevention/Green Ribbon:
Need SafeTALK or ASIST Training?
Next available SafeTALK Class is March 20^th.
Next available ASIST Class is April 23-24
What is Spiritual Readiness? The strength of spirit that enables the warfighter to accomplish the mission with honor.
Are you struggling to maintain honor in every area of your life? Do you conduct your work with honor? Maintain your relationships with honor? Drive with honor? Grocery shop with honor?
Yes – we can do all things with honor, but it can be easy to fall into dishonorable patterns of life, thoughts, or actions to the point where you don’t feel like yourself anymore. I encourage you to strengthen your spiritual readiness to accomplish every mission with honor.
Need to speak with a Chaplain? Follow this link to book an appointment with Chaplain Miller:
https://outlook-dod.office365.us/bookwithme/user/cf51945e5e5a4b1a9d0d87fc1407bf7c@us.navy.mil?anonymous&ep=plink
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(4) Foreign National Installation Access.

Foreign National Access Procedures to NAS Whidbey Island. 
Active duty and DoD civilian personnel are not authorized to escort foreign nationals onto the installation without prior screening.  As directed by USNAVNORTH, all foreign national guests must be properly approved, vetted and logged in at the Visitor Control Center prior to access authorization.  Please note:
Sponsors must notify sentry if escorting foreign nationals.
All approved unofficial foreign nationals must be escorted by the sponsor and shall travel in the same vehicle.
Authorized Foreign National Visitors must carry official credentials (passport/visa/etc.) and authorized access pass with them at all times.
 
 
For any questions regarding this policy, please contact the Visitor Control Center at (360) 257-3063/5620.
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(5) Important Tricare West Information

If you are having issues registering for the TriWest beneficiary portal, view the registration guide: https://tricare.triwest.com/.../tricare-west-region-set...
If you're having other portal issues, call 1-888-TRIWEST for customer support.
TriWest is aware that some beneficiaries are seeing an incorrect catastrophic cap or deductible information in their TriWest portal and are implementing a fix. Please check back in a few days.
Dependent information will be available on the TriWest portal later in January.  If you live in the West Region AND have TRICARE Young Adult, TRICARE Reserve Select, or TRICARE Retired Reserve, you now have until Feb. 7 to make a payment.
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(6) Musicians Wanted

NASWI has two community music groups located close to the base: the SeaNotes Big Band and the All-Island Community Band.
Both groups play periodically for local events.  Rehearsals for both groups are weekly.  The SeaNotes rehearse on Monday nights and the All-Island Community Band rehearses on Thursday nights. 
Both groups are always looking for musicians!
If interested, please contact Steve Schwalbe at ColSchwalbe@gmail.com
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