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06/01/2022

Juneteenth Marks the End of Slavery in the United States

On June 19, 1865, U.S. General Gordon Granger arrived at Galveston, Texas with news that the American Civil War was over and that all slaves were free.

Two and a half years following the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, June 19 officially marked the end of slavery in the United States.

This day has become known as Juneteenth, a mash-up of “June” and “nineteenth.”

Today Juneteenth, which stands as a celebration of freedom, is the longest-running celebration of the end of slavery and serves as an occasion for African Americans to celebrate their heritage and culture.

Prince William County offices will be closed on June 20 in observance of Juneteenth.

05/27/2022

Photos from Arlington National Cemetery's post

05/27/2022

All Prince William County Government buildings, courts and libraries will be closed Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day. The Dale City, Dumfries, Independent Hill, Lake Ridge, Nokesville neighborhood libraries will also close Saturday, May 28. The Prince William County Landfill and the Balls Ford Road Compost Facility will be open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Memorial Day.

02/20/2022

2022 Annual Queen Contest Raffle

Support us in our national annual fundraiser!

Each year we sell Queen tickets to support the funding of our national programs which include the National Montford Point Marine Museum and other veteran service programs. We continue to sell tickets in person, but this year we are asking members to support the cause by purchasing tickets online and asking your family and friends to support as well.
As a new incentive for chapter members only (annual or life), your annual chapter dues will be extended (1) year if you purchase $100 or more in raffle tickets. Remember, to log in for the credit and each ticket has a chance to win one of the below prizes. (You do not need to be present to win)

First Place Drawing: $1000
Second Place Drawing $500
Third Place Drawing: $250

Purchase @ https://www.mpmaquantico32.org/Store

If you wish to sell hard copy tickets, contact our PAO at [email protected].

We can never be successful without your support.

Last day to purchase tickets is July 2, 2022. Please share this link with colleagues, families and friends today.

Best Regards,

NMPMA Quantico Chapter #32

02/17/2022

Call to Action!

Marriage and Family Therapy Solutions, LLC was awarded an Equity at Intercept 0 grant through the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).

If you are a mental health provider of color or a college student of color who is pursuing a career as a mental health provider and would like to hear more about how you can help answer the call to improve the quality of behavioral health crisis response in the Greater Prince William Area, please contact us to find out more!

What is Equity at Intercept 0?

This project wants to make sure that community services are available to meet the needs of Virginians of color and other minority groups by:
Increasing the participation of mental health providers of color in providing crisis mental health services

Increasing the number of behavioral health students of color pursuing careers in crisis mental health services

02/15/2022

Black History Month, now called African American History Month, was established in 1976 by President Gerald Ford to recognize the contributions African Americans have made over more than 400 years in communities across the nation.

The origins of Black History Month date to 1926 when Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro History proclaimed the second week of February as Negro History Week. The week coincided with President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday on Feb. 12 and Frederick Douglass’ birthday on Feb. 14.

Woodson believed that the nation’s school children should learn the history of black Americans and that teaching that history was essential in ensuring the intellectual and physical survival of the race.

Black United Students and black educators at Kent State University in Ohio proposed Black History Month in 1969. A year later, the first Black History Month celebration was held at Kent State.

Today, communities across the country recognize African History Month with celebrations that spotlight Martin Luther King, Jr., who fought for civil rights in the 1950s and 1960s, Thurgood Marshall, the first African American to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, Mae Jemison, the first African American astronaut to fly into space and Barack Obama, the country’s first African American President.

Other ways to recognize the month include visiting museums, watching films featuring African American artists, and studying the achievements of African Americans.

Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom all celebrate the contributions black people have made to their countries.

02/15/2022

Feb. 15 is Susan B. Anthony Day
https://www.pwcva.gov/news/feb-15-susan-b-anthony-day

02/15/2022

Black History Month, now called African American History Month, was established in 1976 by President Gerald Ford to recognize the contributions African Americans have made over more than 400 years in communities across the nation.

The origins of Black History Month date to 1926 when Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro History proclaimed the second week February as Negro History Week. The week coincided with President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday on Feb. 12 and Frederick Douglass’ birthday on Feb. 14.

Woodson believed that the nation’s school children should learn the history of black Americans and that teaching that history was an essential in ensuring that the intellectual and physical survival of the race.

Black United Students and black educators at Kent State University in Ohio proposed Black History Month in 1969. A year later, the first Black History Month celebration was held at Kent State.

Today, communities across the country recognize African History Month with celebrations that spotlight Martin Luther King, Jr., who fought for civil rights in the 1950s and 1960s, Thurgood Marshall, the first African American to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, Mae Jemison, the first African American astronaut to fly into space and Barack Obama, the country’s first African American President.

Other ways to recognize the month include visiting museums, watching films featuring African American artists and studying the achievements of African Americans.

Canada, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom all celebrate the contributions black people have made to their countries.

02/15/2022

“I had no idea history was being made, I was just tired of giving up.” – Rosa Parks

01/19/2022

COVIDtests.gov - Free at-home COVID-19 tests

https://www.covidtests.gov/

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.

01/16/2022

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance

On Monday, January 17, 2022, we join the nation in celebrating the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A champion for civil rights with an unparalleled legacy of promoting equality and justice, Dr. King is honored by a national day of reflection when each of us can advance the work of this American icon.

A Southern Baptist minister and social activist, Dr. King was a uniquely gifted speaker who inspired our nation through non-violent protest during the civil rights movement. Despite the seemingly insurmountable adversity he faced, Dr. King encouraged dialogue to achieve civil-rights reform. He implored all Americans to resolve conflicts peacefully, professing that “unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.”

As we remember Dr. King's remarkable and lasting impact on our society, let us renew our commitment to honoring, respecting, and valuing people of all cultures, identities, and abilities throughout the world.

For more information on Dr. King’s life and legacy, please visit https://www.archives.gov/research/african-americans/individuals/martin-luther-king

11/25/2021

Happy Thanksgiving!

Since the earliest foundations of our great nation, Thanksgiving continues to serve as an opportunity for us to come together and give thanks for all that we have been given.

As we take the time to express our gratitude for what matters most to us, let us be thankful for living in a country that encourages freedom of thought uncensored expression, and the pursuit of happiness.

11/12/2021

TRICARE Open Season is the annual period when you can enroll in or change your health care coverage for the next year.
In 2021, TRICARE Open Season begins November 8 and ends December 13. Any enrollment changes you make will go into effect on January 1, 2022. Open season applies to anyone enrolled in, or eligible for a TRICARE Prime option or TRICARE Select.

If you’re eligible to participate in TRICARE Open Season, you have three options:
- Stay in your plan. If you want to stay in your current TRICARE health plan, you don’t have to re-enroll. You’ll continue in your current health plan through 2022 or as long as you’re eligible.
- Enroll in a plan. If you’re eligible for a TRICARE Prime option or TRICARE Select but not enrolled, you can enroll in a plan now.
- Change plans. If you’re already enrolled in a TRICARE Prime option or TRICARE Select, you can switch plans and switch between individual and family enrollment.

What Happens if I Don’t Take Any Action?
If you aren’t already in a plan and don’t enroll in a plan during open season, you’ll only be eligible for care at a military hospital or clinic if space is available.

Making Enrollment Changes Outside of Open Season
Outside of TRICARE Open Season, you can enroll in or change enrollment to TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select following a Qualifying Life Event (QLE).

A QLE is a certain change in your life, such as marriage, birth of a child, or retirement from active duty, which may mean different TRICARE health plans are available to you and your family members. A TRI- CARE QLE opens a 90-day period for you to make eligible enrollment changes. A QLE for one family member creates a chance for all eligible family members to
make enrollment changes.
To learn more, visit www.tricare.mil/lifeevents.

Outside of the Federal Benefits Open Season, you can only enroll in the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) or make changes to your existing FEDVIP plan if you experience a FEDVIP QLE. Remember, FEDVIP QLEs may be different from the TRICARE QLEs. To learn more, visit BENEFEDS.com.

TRICARE East
East: 1-800-444-5445

TRICARE West
West: 1-844-866-9378

TRICARE Overseas
International SOS (Overseas Contractor) Contact TRICARE Overseas Program (tricare-overseas.com)

11/11/2021

Veterans Day is an official United States public holiday, observed annually on November 11, that honors those who served in the United States Armed Forces. It coincides with other holidays, including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, celebrated in other countries that mark the anniversary of the end of World War I; hostilities that formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 when the Armistice with Germany went into effect.

This is a day for remembering all those who have served our country.

A time to reflect on the blessing of our liberty and the sacrifices demanded to keep it.

A time to give special thanks to veterans like you.

Honoring You On Veterans Day

10/30/2021

Northern Va. authorities on alert after learning of potential threat to shopping centers.

There is an increased their presence around shopping centers and other highly populated areas Friday after receiving word of an unspecified possible threat to those areas, several police departments said. Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis disclosed the threat during a Friday news conference, but said he had no specifics of who or what was behind the threat, or any specific targets. Police officials in Prince William, Loudoun and Arlington counties and Alexandria City also said they had received nonspecific information about a threat, were increasing their vigilance and referred inquiries to the FBI.

10/02/2021

Photos from Marine Barracks Washington 8th & I's post

09/30/2021

Your Pain on a Scale of 1-10? Check Out a New DOD Way to Evaluate Pain

Your Pain on a Scale of 1-10? Check Out a New DOD Way to Evaluate Pain

The Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale provides more and better ways to assess pain levels.

09/22/2021

Photos from Montford Point Marine Association Quantico Chapter 32's post

09/22/2021

Photos from Montford Point Marine Association Quantico Chapter 32's post

11/26/2020

Happy Thanksgiving!

Since the earliest foundations of our great nation, Thanksgiving continues to serve as an opportunity for us to come together and give thanks for all that we have been given.

As we take the time to express our gratitude for what matters most to us, let us be thankful for living in a country that encourages freedom of thought uncensored expression, and the pursuit of happiness.

11/20/2020

montfordpointmarines.org

MPMA Veterans Affairs Update- November Release

https://montfordpointmarines.org/resources/MPM%20Veterans%20Affairs%20Update-%20November%20Release.pdf
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For more information concerning these, and other types of veteran services, contact our Veterans Affairs Officer: [email protected]

11/20/2020

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

CDC provides credible COVID-19 health information to the U.S.

11/20/2020

CDC Thanksgiving Guidelines

CDC Thanksgiving Guidelines

11/19/2020

Good Afternoon, Chapter 32,

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the meeting scheduled for this evening has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later time and date TBD. Sorry for any inconveniences.

Have a safe and pleasant week!

Semper Fi!

11/10/2020

Greetings Members and Friends,

Since 1775 we have answered the call in every clime and place where democracy and our Nation was threatened. This year we faced another threat (COVID-19) that forced us to change; our way of living, recruiting, training, and fighting. As the greatest force in the world we adapt and overcome obstacles committed to the mission as a force of readiness. This year we celebrate 245 years of our beloved Marine Corps' service to our Nation and Allies across the globe.

Today where ever you may be, pause to celebrate our birthday and remember our brothers and sisters that remain on the watch protecting our democracy and the freedoms others don’t enjoy.

Montford Point Marines today we also celebrate your 78th birthday within our Marine Corps. Without your commitment to join the Marine Corps in 1942 we would not be the Marine Corps or Association we are today. Today let us all reflect on what it truly means to be a MARINE!

Happy 245th Birthday Marines!

After all the cake has been cut and toasts have been made, let us not forget our Veterans and Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. It was established after November 11, 1918, when on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect. The date is generally regarded as "the war to end of all wars".

As Veterans of this Association, we must first thank our Montford Point Marines, without their service there would be no Association. “Thank You for Your Service Montford Point Marines”. As you wear your Marine Corps gear and are thanked on Veterans day or any day simply reply, “Thank you, you are worth it.”

Thank you all for your service and continued support of the mission of the National Montford Point Marine Association, Inc.

Semper Fidelis,
Carmen E. Cole
National President

11/10/2020

Commandant’s 245th Marine Corps Birthday Message

Good Morning Chapter 32 and Happy 245th Birthday.

🎉Attached are the Birthday message from the Commandant as well as the Zoom link to the virtual Birthday celebration that will stream live at 8PM.🎉

https://youtu.be/oAjz7U7uZPw

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4098801557?pwd=L212bXhpcUc0NEw3WjF2VHJXMndsdz09

Meeting ID: 409 880 1557
Passcode: 029976

Semper FI!

As the 245th Marine Corps birthday draws near, Gen. David H. Berger reminds us how the Corps' legacy lives on in every Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps video by St...

11/06/2020

Commandant’s 245th Marine Corps Birthday Message

Commandant’s 245th Marine Corps Birthday Message

As the 245th Marine Corps birthday draws near, Gen. David H. Berger reminds us how the Corps' legacy lives on in every Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps video by St...

10/29/2020

Checklist: 12 Ways to Reduce Stress While Stuck at Home

Checklist: 12 Ways to Reduce Stress While Stuck at Home

Whether you work from home, are recovering from an illness or surgery, or any other reason, if you are stuck at home you may find yourself feeling stressed and depressed.

09/15/2020

News Releases - Virginia Department of Elections

News Releases - Virginia Department of Elections

News Release information includes Election Day reporting, election calendars and filing deadlines, and archived news releases.

09/12/2020

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia Senate passed a sweeping police reform package on Thursday but did not pass a bill that would roll back qualified immunity for the police during a special session.
The Senate passed more than a dozen reforms with a vote along party lines that was 21-19. They included legislation to prohibit the use of chokeholds and no-knock search warrants, and to make it easier to decertify police officers for misconduct.
The bills passed included:
Prohibit no-knock warrants
Ban s*x with individuals arrested by law enforcement
Prohibit hiring of officers fired or resigned during the use of force investigations
Expands decertification procedure for law enforcement officers
Ban chokeholds and strangleholds
Require attempts at de-escalation prior to use of force
Require warnings before shots fired
Require law enforcement to exhaust all other means prior to using deadly force
Create a duty to intervene by fellow law enforcement officers
Prohibit shooting at moving motor vehicles
Require departments to create use of force continuum
Require comprehensive reporting by all law enforcement agencies including use of force data
Requires de-escalation training and standardizes minimum training
Eliminate increased law enforcement funding if the agency fails to obtain accreditation
“By making these changes to the Code of Virginia, by clarifying what is legal and what is not legal, we are taking qualified immunity out of the mix. Furthermore, this bill is going to make law enforcement safer and our police departments stronger. It’s going to go a long way towards professionalizing our police forces that are not accredited right now. That’s why law enforcement agencies support this bill. I am proud that we are taking this historical moment to effect some real, meaningful change,” said Sen. Scott Surovell.
According to Virginia Mercury reporter Ned Oliver, the vote for qualified immunity was 12-3 with Black lawmakers unsuccessfully pressing the mostly white committee to support the bill.
“It doesn’t matter how much you’ve accomplished in your lifetime. If you look like me, most of us are afraid of our police officers in our community,” said Sen. Louise Lucas.

09/11/2020

9/11 memorial ceremony at Ground Zero in NYC

9/11 memorial ceremony at Ground Zero in NYC

09/11/2020

Moment of Silence in Remembrance of Those Lost on 9/11

Moment of Silence in Remembrance of Those Lost on 9/11

09/10/2020

Guidance issued to implement Presidential Memorandum deferring certain employee Social Security tax withholding | Internal Revenue Service

2020 Temporary Deferral of Social Security (OASDI) Taxes

In order to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, a Presidential Memorandum was issued on August 8, 2020 and guidance followed by Internal Revenue Service on August 28, 2020, to temporarily defer Social Security (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) or "OASDI" tax withholdings.

Effective pay period ending September 12, 2020, DFAS will temporarily defer your 6.2% OASDI tax withholding if your wages, subject to OASDI* are less than $4,000 in any given pay period.

Key Facts:

- This change is effective through the end of the 2020 calendar year and only applies to your OASDI tax withholding.
- You are not eligible to opt-out of the deferral if your OASDI wages fall within the stated limits. The deferral will happen automatically.
- In accordance with current IRS guidance, collection of the deferred taxes will be taken from your wages between January 1 and April 30, 2021. At that time, OASDI withholding will resume at a rate of 6.2%, and deferred taxes from 2020 will be collected. Additional information on the collection process will be provided in the future.
- If you plan to separate, retire or transfer in 2020 before the OASDI tax can be collected in 2021, you are still responsible for the OASDI tax repayment.
- The deferral will not impact those employees in retirement plans not subject to Social Security withholding (i.e. CSRS).

As more information becomes available, it will be posted on:
https://www.dfas.mil/taxes/Social-Security-Deferral/

If you have questions on the temporary deferral of the 6.2% OASDI withholding:
- Visit the IRS page: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/guidance-issued-to-implement-presidential-memorandum-deferring-certain-employee-social-security-tax-withholding

For more information on financial readiness:
- Consult with an Employee Assistance Program financial counselor or seek assistance from a private financial advisor.

* Wages subject to OASDI: Gross wages less Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB), Dental, Vision, and Health/Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA).

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Delivered by Defense Finance and Accounting Service

IR-2020-195, August 28, 2020 — The Department of Treasury and IRS today issued guidance implementing the Presidential Memorandum issued on August 8, 2020, allowing employers to defer withholding and payment of the employee’s portion of the Social Security tax if the employee’s wages are below ...