This week’s announcements include:
New Businesses Added to Off-Limits Establishments List
Hybrid Electric Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee Recall
Pass & ID/Visitor Center Closure
Combined Federal Campaign
Uncontested Divorce Brief
Budget For Baby Class
Approved Outages
MCCS Weekly Happenings
New Businesses Added to Off-Limits Establishments List
Fourteen vape shops have been added to the list of off-limits establishments MCAS Cherry Point servicemembers are prohibited from going to. Please reference the attached document, Air Station Bulletin 1620, for a full list of businesses.
Hybrid Electric Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee ‘Park Outside’ Recall for Fire Risk
Among the millions of electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid vehicles now on the nation’s roadways, high voltage battery fires are still relatively rare. Nevertheless, the fire service knows how dangerous, destructive, and resource-intensive these fires can be when they do happen. The following safety information is important for situational awareness and should be shared widely.
Chrysler issued a recall on Sept. 27 (NHTSA recall numbers 24V-720 and 24E-080) for more than 154,000 Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) due to a risk of fire. The high voltage battery may fail internally and lead to a vehicle fire while parked or driving.
The recall affects the following models:
- 2020-2024 Jeep Wrangler PHEVs (118,230 potentially impacted units).
- 2022-2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee PHEVs (36,802 potentially impacted units).
Learn more about the recall online at Jeep Wrangler, Grand Cherokee Recall for Fire Risk | NHTSA.
Pass & ID/Visitor Center Closure
Pass & ID/Visitor Center (Bldg. 251) will be closed Friday, Oct. 11 from 12-2 p.m. for a unit unction. Vehicle passes can be obtained from the Main Gate sentries during this 2-hour closure.
Combined Federal Campaign
The CFC cause of the week is Children and Family Support: Give Stability. Children literally are our future. Ensuring their well-being includes many facets: physical health, mental wellness, educational opportunities, extracurricular activities, socialization, and much more. It can be overwhelming to think about everything that goes into raising a well-rounded person, so focusing on a specific, tangible piece of the puzzle can be helpful. For example, research shows that reading to young children three or more times a week promotes language acquisition and is linked with overall success in school, so ensuring families with young children have good books in the home to read is the first step.
CFC-participating charities also connect children with mentors, organize community sports programs, offer after-school tutoring, provide counseling services, implement summer camps, and distribute nutritious food. Awareness programs and educational resources can help youths recognize the dangers of drugs, seek help in violent situations, obtain early job training, and access basic necessities that aren’t always available at home. Hopefully, this critical support intervenes before children can be exploited or trafficked, but charities stand ready to assist even in those horrific circumstances.
Here are a few examples of how when you GIVE HAPPY through the CFC, you can GIVE STABILITY through charities working in the children & family support cause area:
- Assist those hoping to expand their families through adoption.
- Host community youth sports programs.
- Install accessible playground equipment so all children can play.
More information is available online at https://givecfc.org/children.
Uncontested Divorce Brief
The Cherry Point Legal Assistance Office now offers a divorce for filing uncontested. This brief is for individuals who have been separated for one year (or are coming close to one year) and are ready to file for divorce. Briefs will be conducted on Friday mornings at 9 a.m. at the Law Center Cherry Point. The first brief is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 4. The briefs will include the website needed to complete necessary documents, as well as instructions on how to complete and file them. The Legal Assistance Office will continue to offer separation briefs on Wednesday mornings.
Budget for Baby Class and Breastfeeding Class
The next Budget for Baby Classes are scheduled from 10-11:30 a.m., Sept. 20 and Oct. 4. Participants will receive a $50 gift card and handmade blanket at the end of the class. The course is open to all ranks, and is available to those expecting a baby or who have had a baby within the last 6 months. To register, please call 252-466-2031 or click the link https://forms.office.com/r/VRBUtwdrgF. Staffers are also available for Unit New Join and Budget Briefs. Also available is the class, Breastfeeding: How To Get Started. The next class is offered from 10-11:30 a.m., Oct. 16, with visiting nurse, Jo Walker. It’s open to all ranks, and dads are welcome. Please call 252-466-2031 for more information or to register.
Approved Outages
Sidewalk Outage:
- From 7 a.m., Sept. 23 – 6 p.m., Dec. 24 – A sidewalk outage will impact the sidewalk adjacent to P254/Building 194.
Road Outage:
- From 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., Oct. 12 – A road outage will impact A Street, the road beside Building 4224.
Power Outage:
- From 7 a.m., Oct. 12 – 3 p.m., Oct. 15 – A power outage will impact Building 4064.
Parking Lot/Driveway Outages:
- From 2 p.m., Sept. 2 – 5 p.m., Dec. 2 – A parking lot outage will impact the front of the new parking garage construction site.
- From 7 a.m., Sept. 2 – 11:59 p.m., Dec. 31 – A driveway outage will impact the driveway in front of Building 194.
Fire Alarm Outage:
- From 7 a.m. – 3 p.m., Oct. 19 – A fire alarm outage will impact Building 159.
MCCS Weekly Happenings
Follow MCCS at (https://www.facebook.com/mccschpt/) for more information and updates and to stay connected. This week’s updates include:
- Rocktoberfest is almost here. Headline band Dorothy and opening band Diamante highlight the 10th annual event next Thursday, Oct. 17. Enjoy music, games, activities, and German food. Free admission. Open to all authorized patrons. | Link
- New this year, active duty units may compete for unit prizes in our tug of war event at Rocktoberfest. | Link
- Active duty and their families, retirees, and DoD civilians are invited to decorate a trunk for our Oct. 24 Trunk or Treat event. All authorized patrons are welcome to attend the event with no need to register. | Link
- Active duty units, sign up by Oct. 18 to enter a team in this year's All-Terrain Unit Competition for a chance to win unit funds. | Link
- Registration is underway for the third annual “Get Reel About Prevention” fishing tournament. The tournament and wellness fair happen Nov. 1. | Link
- Meet with representatives from employers and schools at our next MCAS Career and Education Fair. | Link
- Take in a movie at the Two Rivers Theater & Event Center this weekend. | Link
- Learn about the details of the Marine Ball, including what to expect, etiquette, and the meaning behind it at this virtual event. | Link
- Discuss personal financial management strategies for service members and families. | Link
- For children up to age 5, New Parent Support Program's fall themed playgroup features games, crafts, storytime, and more at the Cherry Tree House Playground. | Link
- Explore proven ways to combat the negative effects of stress. | Link
- Enjoy a free sensory friendly showing of Hotel Transylvania at the Two Rivers Theater & Event Center. Open to all patrons. | Link
- Learn how to tailor your resume to the job you want. | Link
- Be prepared for deployment, mobilization, training, or other times when duty calls with a family care plan. | Link
- Take some of the stress out of your next move. | Link
- Check out our full calendar of events. | Link