Joint Services Support Emails for the last two weeks:

1. The Maricopa Live Steamers Railroad Heritage Preservation Society

Proudly announce Military Appreciation Day Saturday November 6, 2010 10 AM – 5 PM

43rd Ave. South of Pinnacle Peak Rd on the west side.

We invite all military personnel and their families to our railroad park for free
train rides, food & drink.

The Railroad Museum, Model Railroading Building & Outdoor Garden Scale layout
will be available for public access.

For the safety of individuals, riders must be able to walk to the trains, no
expecting mothers and no persons over 300lb can ride the trains.

For more information:

Bud Waterworth
[email protected]
cell 602-908-3592
Website: http://maricopalivesteamers.com/

2. What: Pre-Holiday Financial Readiness

When: Thursday, November 18th

Time: 12:00-1:00pm

Where: Russell Auditorium, HHQ at Papago Park Military Reservation

Higher grocery bills. Dips in the stock market. The mortgage crisis.
Disheartening news about the future of the economy. Now you are wondering how you
will get through the holidays?

The current economic situation is causing stress for millions of Americans. This
training is designed to give you tips and strategies for shoring up your finances
so you can weather a downturn as well as for coping with the stress of an
uncertain economic forecast.

Participants will learn tips on:

•Coping with rising prices

•Adjusting your spending habits

•Avoiding debt when times are tight

•Dealing with the possibility of foreclosure Coping with economic stress Come
join a helpful hints talk on ways to get you through the upcoming hurdles.
Presented by:

Frank Molinar

AZ JFSAP Personal Financial Counselor

Richer Lives_Ready
Warriors event Nov_18_2010.pdf

3. Free Admission Day to the Grand Canyon

These fee-free days are intended to encourage Americans to get outdoors and
experience their public lands.

The Grand Canyon is more than a great chasm carved over millennia through the
rocks of the Colorado Plateau. It is more than an awe-inspiring view. It is
more than a pleasuring ground for those that explore the roads, hike the
trails, or float the currents of the turbulent Colorado River.

This canyon is a gift that transcends what we experience. Its beauty and size
humbles us. Its timelessness provokes a comparison to our short existence. In
its vast spaces we may find solace from our hectic lives.

The Grand Canyon we visit today is a gift from past generations. Take time to
enjoy this gift. Sit and watch the changing play of light and shadows. Wander
along a trail and feel the sunshine and wind on your face. Attend a ranger
program. Follow the antics of ravens and California Condors soaring above the
rim. Listen for the roar of the rapids far below. Savor a sunrise or sunset.

Admission-free day is being planned for November 11.

4. What: Marketing Yourself for a Second Career Seminar

Date: Thursday, 9 December 2010

Time: 0800-1030

Location: Luke Air Force Base Theater

A free two and one half hour professional lecture for officers and senior
enlisted who plan to leave the service in the next one to five years. Spouses are
cordially invited.
LEARN ABOUT

§ Your competition for finding a job.

§ Perceptions civilian employers have of military personnel.

§ A plan for your job search.

§ Resumes, cover letters, broadcast letters, etc.

§ How employers read your resume.

§ Networking and penetrating the hidden job market.

§ Preparing for and conducting a successful interview.

§ Salary negotiations and benefit packages.

§ Rejection.

For more information and registration call the Airman and Family Readiness Center
at: (623) 856-6550

Marketing Yourself
for a Second Career.doc

5. Need a little help during the holiday season?

Each year we are contacted by community sponsors who want to help a military
family in need. They want to bring joy to the face of a child and to let the
military population know that the community cares.

The process is simple. Community sponsors are referred to contact Homefront

Families looking for families to sponsor. Families who could use a little
assistance during the holidays contact Homefront Families looking to be adopted.
We pair the families based on size and location and complete the process.

Attached are documents that will answer any questions you may have about the
Adopt-A-Family program.

For additional information, email: [email protected]

Community_Donor_a Adopt_a_Family_App
pplication_for_Adopt_a_Family2010(1).doc
lication_2010(1).doc

6. Honoring and Caring for Veteran’s workshop in Tucson

What: Honoring & Caring For Veterans Workshop

When: Tuesday, November 16, 2010

8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where: Riverpark Inn ? 350 S. Freeway, Tucson, AZ

Featuring :

Deborah Grassman, RN, MS, NP

VA Medical Center Bay Pines, Florida

Join Deborah Grassman, author of Peace at Last: Stories of Hope and Healing
for Veterans and Their Families, for an exciting learning opportunity that
presents age-old concepts in a new and refreshing way. Deborah Grassman will
talk about ways that dying veterans and their families are affected by the
military culture.

If you are a veteran, know a veteran, or care for a veteran, you will be both
inspired and educated by stories that will open your mind and your heart to
ways that you can enhance healing at the end of veteran’s lives.

This event includes a continental breakfast, workshop, lunch, opportunity to

meet with professionals caring for Veterans in the community as well as
meeting the presenter and author, Deborah Grassman.

**including:

Wounded Warriors: Their Last Battle- Combat soldiers have frequently seen the
worst mankind has to offer. War changes them in fundamental ways, inflicting
emotional, spiritual, social, and moral injuries that impact them throughout
their lives. Discover the ways to yield the treasures of courage, honesty,
and humility required to reckon with wartime traumas and fears.

FREE FOR VETERANS,

$10 FOR GUESTS OF VETERANS

For more information/agenda

http://www.carondelet.org/Portals/0/docs/hospice/Public%20Card.pdf

7. Pet Pictures at PAWS

What: No Tricks... All Treats

Where: PAWS on Shea and Bell

When: Thursday, Oct. 28 & Friday, Oct. 29

Practice flashing them fangs, gang, because the PAWS PUParazzi will be
flashing souvenir photos of all caped crusaders, cowboys, angels, devils,
arfletes, princes & princesses!

No costume? No problem! PAWS will have a variety of pet-friendly costumes

available to slip onto your fur kid so he or she can look picture perfect for
the HOWLiday!

But wait, there's more! All daycare, boarding & grooming dogs ---costumed or
not --- will receive a special goody bag filled with pooch pleasing treats.
Space is limited and reservations are required

PAWS on Shea: 602-442-7833 PAWS on Bell: 602-588-7833

Picture Perfect Holiday Portraits

Monday, November 15 at Bell

Tuesday, November 16 at Shea
Wednesday, November 17 at Shea

Here's your opportunity to immortalize your furry family members in beautiful

holiday themed or traditional portraits taken by a renown professional Valley
photographer. And YES! You and the rest of your loved ones... 4-leggeds and
2-leggeds alike... are welcome to smile for the camera too! They'll make
great holiday cards and gifts for everyone on your list!

A modest sitting fee (based on number of subjects in your portraits) will be

assessed, but other than that, you purchase only the prints or digital files
that you want... at extremely reasonable prices!

*****************************************************************************
****

PAWS on Shea & Bell have blocked out daycare and overnight accommodations for
the precious pets of Arizona's military personnel, their immediate families,
and military survivors between Nov. 23 – Nov. 29 and Dec. 22 – Jan. 3 as part
of our second annual "Operation Home for the Holidays
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%2Fwww.villalapaws.com%2Fvillalapaws%2Fnews%2F280.html> " program.

If you or someone you know qualifies for this special FREE program... or if
you'd like to volunteer to be a part of it... check out the FAQs , call the
special "Operation Home for the Holidays" hotline at 1-888-855-7833 x4, or e-
mail [email protected]

8. Free wood for low income families in Yavapai County

(Release prepared by United Way of Yavapai County)

‘Project Stay Warm’ supplies free wood to low-income families who heat their
homes with firewood. This collaboration between United Way of Yavapai County,
APS and the American Red Cross helped hundreds of individuals last year and
the hope is to meet the need again this year.

Distribution dates this year are October 23, October 30, November 6 and
November 13 from 9 AM until 1 PM at the American Red Cross office located at
1020 Sandretto Drive, Prescott.

APS crews cut and deliver the wood to the American Red Cross for
distribution. “This is a unique and rewarding way we to give back to the
community, especially for those who need it most during our cold winters,”
said Jeff Spohn, Forestry Director for APS.

United Way of Yavapai County coordinates the distribution of the wood and
recruits and manages the volunteers. “This is a great partnership that
impacts the community in a significant way,” said Michael Whiting, Executive
Director for United Way. “This is truly community collaboration, identifying
a need and responding to it.” Whiting added.

Eligibility requirements are:

• Must reside in Yavapai County
• Hold a Quest card (state services identification) • Income of less than
$1200 per month for individuals, $1800 per month for families • Have a safe
wood-burning stove or fireplace • Qualified through DES or other agencies

Wood is distributed by appointment only. Appointments must be made in

advance. To sign up as a volunteer or to schedule wood pickup, please call
(928) 443-5321.

9. Special offer for Arizona Fall League Games

*November Wednesday Games At The Peoria Sports Complex Stadium:

Nov. 3, 10, 17. (All games will start at 12:35pm) Gates will open at 11:30am
Watch Major League prospects from 10 different major league baseball
organizations showcase their skills in all-star caliber competition.
Simply print this email for the “Peoria” games. Then, the DAY OF THE GAME
present this special coupon at the Peoria Stadium ticket window OR say to the
ticket seller “Bring A Friend For FREE”. Purchase one ticket for the normal
price and receive another ticket for your guest for FREE to attend the game
with you. As an added bonus, on these Wednesday dates at the Peoria Stadium
ONLY, hot dogs will be $ 1.00 each and game fan guides will be half-price for
only $ 1.00 each.

*November Wednesday Games At Surprise Stadium:

November 3 & 10 (Both games will start at 12:35pm). Gates will open at
11:30am Watch Major League prospects from the Rangers, Royals, Tigers,
Cardinals and Brewers showcase their skills in all-star caliber competition.
Simply print this email for the “Surprise” games. Then, the DAY OF THE GAME
present this special coupon at the Surprise Stadium ticket window OR mention
to the ticket seller “Bring A Friend For FREE”. Purchase one ticket for the
normal price and receive another ticket for your guest for FREE to attend the
game with you. Game fan guides will be half-price for only $ 1.00 each.

*November Wednesday Games At Phoenix Municipal Stadium:

November 3 & 17 (Both games will start at 12:35pm). Gate will open at 11:30am
Watch Major League prospects from the Yankees, Dodgers, Athletics, Braves and
Marlins showcase their skills in all-star caliber competition. Simply print
this email for the “Phoenix Muni” games. Then, the DAY OF THE GAME present
this special coupon at the Phoenix Municipal Stadium ticket window OR mention
to the ticket seller “Bring A Friend For FREE”. Purchase one ticket for the
normal price and receive another ticket for your guest for FREE to attend the
game with you. Game fan guides will be half price for only $ 1.00 and one
special merchandise item (shirt) will be discounted that day for purchase.

***MLB and AFL makes special offer for Arizona Military and Veteran Families

Scottsdale Scorpions vs Mesa Solar Sox 11/17

Wednesday 17 November 2010 @ 6:35pm

All active or veteran military personnel who present a valid military ID and
a printed copy of this email announcement at the Scottsdale Stadium box
office will receive up to six (6) complimentary tickets for military family
members to attend the Wednesday night, November 17th game between the Mesa
Solar Sox and the Scottsdale Scorpions. (Major League Baseball prospects from
the Cubs, Diamondbacks, Giants, Rockies, Nationals, Orioles, Angels,
Phillies, Mets and Pirates will be showcased in this game).

As a special added attraction, Texas Rangers All-Star infielder Michael Young

will be inducted into the Arizona Fall League Hall of Fame during pre-game
ceremonies beginning at 6:05pm that same evening.

*NOTE: All seats for EVERY game are GENERAL ADMISSION. This means the earlier
you arrive, the better the seats you can claim for you and your family so
please plan to arrive EARLY!

Scottsdale Stadium
7408 E. Osborn Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

10. Operation Military Camp for Kids, 12-14 November, Flagstaff

Registration is now OPEN for a new and exciting OMK Weekend Youth Camp

Event: OMK Weekend Camp in the Pines

An Arizona Operation: Military Kids (OMK) Program presented in partnership
with YMCA Camp Sky-Y.

Date: 11/12/2010 – 11/14/2010

NOTE: Parents drop-off campers at camp on Friday, November 12 between 5pm-
7pm. Camp activities begin at 7pm on Friday, November 12. Parents pick-up
campers at camp on Sunday, November 14 between 1pm-2pm.
Transportation to/from camp is the responsibility of the camper’s
parent/guardian.

Time: Start Friday, November 12 @ 5pm – End Sunday, November 14 @ 1pm

Location: YMCA Camp Sky-Y (near Prescott, Arizona – Northern Arizona)

Eligibility: Military Youth Ages 9-16yrs

(Open to military youth: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines - Active Military,
National Guard, Reserves)

Cost: Free (includes: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner, and a light snack

on day of arrival, all materials/supplies, & camp lodging in YMCA cabins)

Take a break from the desert heat and experience this brand new OMK Weekend
Camp opportunity in the pines featuring fun YMCA camp programs led by YMCA
staff:

· High Ropes Course

· Arizona’s Highest Climbing Tower

· Archery

· Evening Campfire Programs

· Birds of Prey Demonstrations

· Games

· Crafts

· And much, much, more!

Registration: Pre-Registration REQUIRED. Space is limited!!!

Email Mike McElhinney - mailto: [email protected] or call 1-800-660-

1385 for your complete registration packet.

Questions about the Event: Contact Teresa Noon - OMK Program Coordinator
(520) 626-9085

*********************************************************
For general information about the Arizona Operation: Military Kids Program,
please contact Teresa Noon - Arizona Operation: Military Kids Program
Coordinator - Phone: 520-626-9085 or Email: [email protected].

The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action

institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or
sexual orientation in its programs and activities. Operation: Military Kids
is a partnership of Army Child and Youth Services and 4-H National
Headquarters. Operation: Military Kids is funded by the 4-H/Army and Auburn
University Youth Development # 2003-48558-01723.

11. Operation Holiday Open House, 52nd Street Armory, 18 Dec 2010

What: Operation Holiday Open House

When: Saturday, December 18th: 12:00p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Where: Arizona National Guard 52nd Street Armory

1335 N. 52nd Street Phoenix, AZ 85008

This event is for all Branches of Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve and
their families.

Please join us for a day of free gift choosing, visiting with Santa, and many
other fun filled activities. Military ID is required.

**Other locations are also being planned for statewide distribution

12. Turkeys for Troops

We invite Wounded Warriors, Families of Deployed Military Service Members and

Active Duty Military to pick up a food box and gift card for a turkey.

(Gift cards are limited/first come bases for each distribution time)

Locations and Dates of Distribution

Saturday: November 6th

National Guard Armory 3600 E Deuce of Clubs, Show Low AZ 85901

Sunday: November 7th

52nd Street Amory, 1335 N. 52nd Street, Bldg M5701, Phoenix 85008
Gateway Reserve Center, 7334 E. Ulysses Ave, Mesa 85212

Flagstaff Armory, 320 N. Thrope Dr., Flagstaff AZ 86001

WATTS Silverbell Army Heliport, Bldg L-4605 Maintenance Hanger, Marana AZ

Sunday: November 21st

Prescott Armory, 1500 Heritage Park Rd, Prescott AZ 86301

Distribution Times:

Wounded/Injured Warriors from 1200-1600

Families of deployed Service Members 1300 - 1600 Active Military, Guard and
Reserves (all branches) 1400 – 1600 Please arrive at your designated times

For more information contact Kathy Pearce @ [email protected] or

480.330.1632

13. Veteran’s Day Offers and Opportunities

Subject: FW: VETERAN'S DAY OFFERS

FYI – Veteran’s Day Restaurant Freebies – please pass it along

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SERVICE!

Restaurant Freebies

Applebee's Restaurant - Free dinners to veterans throughout Veterans Day

November 11th; selections will be from a new Veterans Day menu.

Outback Steakhouse - Free Blooming Onion and beverage.

Golden Corral- Free buffet dinner from 5-9 p.m. on Nov. 15 to anyone who has
ever served in the U.S. military Staff.

In celebration of Veterans Day 11 Nov 2010, Subway is showing its thanks with
free six inch subs to all Veterans or Active Duty members.

On Nov. 7, McCormick & Schmick's <blockedhttp://topics.sacbee.com/McCormick+

%26+Schmick's/> restaurants will offer a free entree to military veterans
for its 12th annual Veteran's Appreciation Event. Menu picks include such
seafood items as parmesan crusted tilapia, roasted cedar plank salmon and
almond crusted rainbow trout.
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Event has become a tradition that our restaurants look forward to each year,"
said Bill Freeman, <blockedhttp://topics.sacbee.com/Bill+Freeman/> CEO of
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants,
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%26+Schmick's+Seafood+Restaurants/> in a statement. For more information:
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Krispy Kreme - One free doughnut of any variety.

UNO Chicago Grill- Free entree or individual pizza with an entree or pizza
purchase of equal or greater value.

Coushatta Casino Resort - The Louisiana casino and resort is offering a free
seven-clans lunch or dinner buffet to veterans or active military.

MarketPlace Grill & Express - Veterans and active-duty military receive free
entrees.

Masala Wok - The Northern Virginian restaurant is offering a free entree to

veterans.

Hy-Vee supermarkets - The mid-western supermarket chain is offering a free

breakfast to veterans.

Abuelo's Mexican Food Restaurants - All veterans and active-duty military

receive a free entree.

Carolina Burgers & BBQ - In Matthews, NC is offering a free meal to all

service members and veterans.

Retail Freebies

Brides Across America - Provides free wedding gowns to qualified military

brides.

Lowe's & Home Depot - Extra 10% off to active-duty military members, National
Guard and reserve members, retirees, honorably discharged veterans and
immediate family members.

Sam's Club - Over 25,000 Hugo canes will be given away to U.S. veterans in
need of mobility assistance. Membership is not required, but supplies are
limited, so check with your local store.

Amazon.com <blockedhttp://amazon.com/> - Free "Veterans Day Honor" MP3 album

download. The album includes 12 songs by The Bands and Ensembles of the U.S.
Armed Forces.

Cabela's Outdoor Store - Offers their employee discount to all veterans,

active-duty military and reserves, law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel
Nov. 11-12. Discounts vary from 5% to 50%, depending on the item.

Build-a-Bear Workshop - Members of the armed services including the Army,

Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Reserve Officer Training
Corps, will receive a 20% discount Nov. 11-15 on any one transaction at
Build-A-Bear Workshop.

Dollar General - 10% discount for all veterans, active-duty military,

National Guard and reserve and their immediate families.

Fashion Bug - 20% off all plus-size and misses clothing purchases with a copy
of military ID or spouse's military ID.

Entertainment Freebies

National parks, forests and monuments - Admission is free to everyone on

Veterans Day.

Knott's Berry Farm - Free park admission to U.S. armed forces personnel and a
guest during Veteran's Month, November 1-26.

Colonial Williamsburg - Free admission Nov. 6-11 for active-duty military,

guard and reservists, retirees, veterans and their dependents.

San Jacinto Museum of History - Free visits to the Observation Deck, theatre,
and special exhibit for veterans, active duty military personnel, and their
families.

Historic Jamestown - Free admission to veterans, current Armed Forces members

and their family members.

Battleship Cove - Free admission and a special ceremony for veterans, active,
duty and reservists.

Vicksburg National Military Park - Free admission for all.

Birmingham Museum of Art - Free admission to the ticketed event "Life and
Liberty" on Nov. 10-11 for veterans and active military.

Vulcan Park and Museum- In Birmingham, Alabama is offering discounted

admission through November to the park and museum.

Greenbay (WI) New Zoo - Free admission to veterans and their families.

Central Florida Zoo - Free admission to the Sanford, Florida zoo with proper
ID.

Strategic Air & Space Museum- Free admission for veterans Nov. 11-14 to the
Ashland, Neb. museum.

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum - in Oklahoma City offers free
admission to veterans and five guests from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Veterans Day.

Natural Elements Spa & Salon - In Chesapeake, Virginia, will provide free
services from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to both active duty and retired military
Anytime Offers:

MILITARY DISCOUNTS UPDATE 02: All these businesses offer military discounts;
all you have to do is ask:
Restaurants
· Arby's · A&W · Back Yard Burgers · Burger King · Captain D's · Chick-Fil-A
· Cotton Patch

· Denny's · Dunkin' Donuts · Farmers Boy · IHOP (20 percent discount with
military identification)

· Java Café · KFC · Long John Silver · Pancho's Mexican Buffet · Pizza Hut ·
Quizno's · Sizzler

· Sonic · Taco Bell · Whataburger

Services
· AT&T · California Cryobank · Geico · Jiffy Lube · Meineke · Sears Portrait
Studio

Travel and Leisure

· Blockbuster · Movie theaters · Ripley's attractions and museums ·
Professional Sports teams

Products
· Apple Computers · AutoZone · Barnhill's · Bass Pro Shop · Bath and Body
Works

· Big 10 Tires · The Buckle · Champs Sports · Copeland's Sports · Dell

· The Discovery Channel Store · Dress Barn · The Finish Line · Foot Action ·
Footlocker

· Gadzooks · GNC · Goody's · Great Party· Happy Harry's ·Home Depot · Hot
Topic

· Jockey · Lerner ·Lowe’s · Michael's · NAPA Auto Parts · New York & Company
· Pac Sun

· Payless Shoes · Play It Again Sports · Pure Beauty · Sally Beauty Supply ·
Spencer's Gifts

· Suncoast · Timberland Outlets · Wilson's Leather

Cell Phone Service Discount - All Federal employees are able to get a 15%
discount on their personal cell phones by calling their carrier
and mentioning the "Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 - Discount to
Federal Employees Past and Present." You will need to know the military
member's supervisor's name, phone number, and full address, so that his/her
military status can be verified. Use the following contact numbers:
• Cingular - 800-319-6393
• Sprint - 877-812-1223
• T-Mobile - 866-646-4688
• Nextel - 800-639-6111
• Verizon - 800-865-1825
[Source: VA Frederick Service Office Maryland VSO msg. 26 Apr 2010 ++]

Being a Marine isn't everything...it's the ONLY thing.