NEWS BRIEFS

MWR GUEST CARD PROGRAM

The MWR Guest Card is available to all eligible U.S. citizens who do not currently have base/MWR access. Card program members will have permission to use the Gulf Winds golf course, NASCC marina, RV park and MWR food facilities. A criminal history background check is required. For more information and pricing, contact MWR at (361) 961-2267.

9/11 HEROES RUN & CEREMONY

There will be a 9/11 memorial ceremony and 5K run on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the NASCC Fire Station. Run registration begins at 7:15 a.m. The memorial ceremony will begin at 8 a.m. and the run will follow. This is a free, non-timed 5K open to all eligible MWR patrons. For more information, call (361) 961-3164.

GREAT NAVY CAMPOUT

The Great Navy Campout will take place Sept. 28 at the Abbot’s Cove tent camping area. All MWR eligible patrons can attend. Check in begins at 2 p.m. Tent rental and tent site are free while supplies last. Call (361) 961-1293 to register by Sept. 21.

NFL SUNDAY TICKET

NFL football games are available for viewing at the Catilina Club beginning Sunday, Sept. 8. Stop by the club and cheer on your favorite team every Sunday from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. with the NFL Sunday Ticket on eight 80-inch HD televisions. For more information, call (361) 961-1155.

SPILL RESPONSE / REPORTING

If you see chemicals or other liquids have spilled in the workplace or outside and it is something that shouldn’t run into the ground or drain or bay, you need to report it.

Per environmental regulations, reportable spills that affect surface water quality and stormwater must be reported within 24 hours. A reportable spill is any release of a chemical to surface water and storm drains that cause sheen, discoloration, or odor. Just one drop of oil in the bay is reportable. For the Navy, any spilled AFFF, even on an impervious surface, such as concrete is reportable. Another reportable spill is an oil or fuel spill with volume greater than 25 gallons or a hazardous substance spill that exceeds its reportable quantity, even if it is on an impervious surface. Since the list of reportable quantities for each chemical is very long, call NASCC Environmental Dept. for more information at 961-5353.

Call 911 for emergencies or situations that have the potential to harm human health and safety. Call the CDO at 361-534-9093 as soon as safely possible for reportable spills. Navy and regulatory notifications are required immediately and within 24 hours of a spill.

NAVY FAMILY FRAMEWORK 2.0

The Chief of Naval Operations recently released Version 2.0 of the Navy Family Framework as part of a continuous effort to reinforce the Navy’s commitment to families.

Navy Family Framework Version 2.0 is an update to the original Navy Family Framework, released in 2017. Based on feedback from the fleet, in-person focus groups, and surveys, Version 2.0 sets new goals in light of the progress made since Version 1.0 was released.

To view the new version, visit https://navylive.dodlive.mil/files/2019/08/CNO_Family_Framework_2019.pdf

COAST GUARD AUXILIARY

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is seeking volunteers.

The all-volunteer military uniformed service is looking for volunteers with a drive to put your skills to work.

Expand on your current or past military and civilian experience, earn awards and accolades, and be part of a team with everlasting comradery.

For more information, visit http://join.cgaux.org/ or email JasonKardos.uscgaux@yahoo.com.

BACK TO SCHOOL CARE

The Youth Activities Center back to school care program is open for registration.

Register now at militarychildcare.com for before-school care, after-school care or combined before/after-school care.

Care is open to children of eligible sponsors at NASCC who are ages Kindergarten through 12-years-old. (Bus transportation is available for children enrolled at Flour Bluff ISD.)

Teen Open-Rec available before school only for ages 13 – 18 (Limited space is available).

For more information, call the Youth Activities Center at 961-2355.

SUICIDE PREVENTION

Del Mar College is holding a free suicide prevention symposium on Monday, Sept. 9, from 8:30 a.m. - noon.

Learn more about local and state suicide prevention

The symposium is open to the public. Register at https://bit.ly/2HcQE0e.

For more information, contact Angie Flores at aflorestx@me.com

MWR TICKETS AND TRAVEL

Planning to visit attactions in Texas or go to a Corpus Christi Hooks game? Get your tickets at the Community Recreation Tickets & Travel Office.

The Community Recreation Tickets & Travel Texas Attraction Price List is now available at www.navymwrcorpuschristi.com under the Recreation – Community Recreation – Tickets & Travel Tab, under downloads at the bottom right of the page. For more information, call 961-1293.

ROCKPORT WARRIORS UNITED

Rockport Warriors United is a faith-based retreat center that provides a relaxing social experience free of charge to our active duty and honorably discharged military veterans.

For more information visit www.rockportwarriorsunited.org or call 361-737-2682.

COAST GUARD MEMORIAL

Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi is holding a memorial for the crew of CG2123 on Sept. 20 from 7:45 - 8:30 a.m. at Sherrill Park (222 S Shoreline Blvd.) All are welcome to attend.