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Greetings Fearless Families! This month marks the beginning of the build-up to our historic final deployment before we decommission. We aim to make this time go as smoothly as possible, and in an effort to keep Fearless Families informed, we have included a list of upcoming events to be added to your calendars. We have also included a list of contact numbers so you can have them available if you need them. Sincerely, Kelly Farwell and Lesley Clayton, NMCB 74 Ombudsmen (228) 596-0060 nmcb74ombudsmen@gmail.com ________________________________________________________________________________

Commanding Officer
CDR D. H. MCALISTER (228)871-2557

NMCB 74 Quarterdeck
228-871-2149/2183 Sonya Reckers, President NMCB 74 Family Readiness Group (859)640-1712

Executive Officer
LCDR F. W. CARROLL (228)871-2558

Command Master Chief

CMDCM(SCW) L. K. HALL (228)871-2634

Ombudsmen
MRS. KELLY FARWELL (228) 596-0060 MRS. LESLEY CLAYTON nmcb74ombudsmen@gmail.com

Remember, home is not a War Zone! Bringing peace to your relationship means knowing how to access support services your family may need to maintain stability and ensure safety. Call the Family Advocacy Office at 871-3000.

Chaplain LT C. J. SUTTON
(228)871-4201

Family Readiness Officer

BUCS(SCW) W. C. MANESS (228)871-4568 / (228)871-3000

Remember, home is not a War Zone! Bringing peace to your relationship means knowing how to access support services your family may need to maintain stability and ensure safety. Call the Family Advocacy Office at 871-3000.

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Calendar of Events
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June 2013
Jun 28 - Family PT Day

July 2013
July 4-7 Independence Day (4 Day Liberty Leave) July 15-19 CPX 3 July 15- NMCB 74 FRG Meeting

August 2013
Aug 2- Family PT Day Aug 8 - Harrison County and Long Beach Schools Districts Begin School Aug 19 - Gulfport School District First Day of School Aug 19- NMCB 74 FRG Meeting Aug 26-30 CPX 4 Aug 30-31 Labor Day (4-Day Liberty Leave)

September 2013
Sep 4 to Oct 18 No Leave period Sep 7 - 0730, Mud Run, Grinder, MWR Sep 15-Oct 6 FEX/FTP Sep 16- NMCB 74 FRG Meeting Sep 23- Oct 7, NMCB 1/74 FTX/FEP

October 2013
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (FFSC) Sep 4 to Oct 18 No Leave period Sep 15-Oct 6 FEX/FTP Oct 11-14 Columbus Day (4-Day Liberty Leave) Oct 18 - 1830-2030, Salute to the Military, Mississippi Coast Coliseum Oct 21- Marriage Seminar Oct 21- NMCB 74 FRG Meeting Oct 25- NMCB 74 Advancement Exam Day, all paygrades Oct 26 - 1800-2100, Spookfest, Seabee lake Park, MWR

November 2013
Nov 11- Veterans Day

Remember, home is not a War Zone! Bringing peace to your relationship means knowing how to access support services your family may need to maintain stability and ensure safety. Call the Family Advocacy Office at 871-3000.

Nov 12-15 PRT Cycle 2 Nov 19- NMCB 74 FRG Meeting Nov 28-Dec 1- Thanksgiving Day (4-Day Liberty Leave)

December 2013
Dec 6 - 1800-2000, Christmas Tree Lighting, Youth Center,MWR Dec 24-26 Christmas Day (3 Day Liberty/Leave) Dec 31-Jan 2 (3 Day Liberty/Leave)

January 2014
Jan 1 - New Years Day Jan 16 - 0700-1100, E7 Navy Wide Advancement Exam, Galley, Bldg 366 Jan 20- Martin Luther King Day

***Accurate as of 14JUN201. Some of these dates may change and we will do our best to keep you appraised. If you find any that have changed, please let us know so we can make sure the Fearless Family has the best data available. Thank you. ***

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Finally, we want to thank all the volunteers and families who came out to the FRG in June. We look forward to continuing to grow as a family and really hope for those that were unable to make it we will see you in July. Sincerely, Lesley and Kelly

Remember, home is not a War Zone! Bringing peace to your relationship means knowing how to access support services your family may need to maintain stability and ensure safety. Call the Family Advocacy Office at 871-3000.