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Comment by A Proud Grandmother on April 4, 2011 at 9:47am

There is a lot of speculation around, probably because of the uncertainty about being able to complete maintenance.  Here is a article I found today concerning completing the maintenance.  Obviously the Navy is not ready to make definite plans public yet.

Comment by Brandon S. on April 4, 2011 at 8:45am

That is 100% correct Fishdad. Sasebo is public information and that is exactly the point I was making with Richard.

Comment by fishdad on April 4, 2011 at 7:52am

OPSEC. We shouldn't be discussing where the ships are headed.

Comment by Brandon S. on April 4, 2011 at 7:41am

Richard, according to the public information given by the USS GW press corps, the GW is headed to Sasebo to drop off civilians etc and after that there is no released information as to where they are headed. From what I know, there are no plans for San Diego so I am unsure where this info is coming from......?

Comment by Richard Scherman on April 4, 2011 at 2:17am

I just talked to my son a few hours ago. He has been in Misawa with his squadron and is now heading back to Atsugi. What gives? The GW is out of there and heading back here to...to San Diego...is the Reagan going to be taking over for the time being?

Comment by fishdad on April 3, 2011 at 3:48pm

Thanks for posting the video about the dog that was rescued Paul. We had heard about it, but it was good to see it. Finally, some good news.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on April 2, 2011 at 9:56pm

finally...a feel-good story from Japan....

 

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on April 2, 2011 at 8:55pm

Some Troops Qualify for Extended Tax Filing Deadline

By Elaine Sanchez
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, April 1, 2011 – Service members serving outside of the United States -- including those supporting operations in Libya and Japan -- will receive an automatic two-month tax filing extension this year, officials said.

This extension is in addition to the nation’s already extended deadline. Due to Emancipation Day, a holiday recognized by the District of Columbia, government officials have pushed the nation’s tax filing deadline from April 15 to April 18.

Deployed service members already receive an automatic 180-day extension from the last day served in the deployed location, plus the number of days remaining to file before entering that location, officials said. This extension includes filing taxes or paying them, and interest doesn’t accrue on any taxes owed.

However, several operations don’t qualify for the 180-day extension, officials said, including Operation Tomodachi in Japan and operations in Libya. Instead, service members supporting these operations are entitled to receive a two-month extension, pushing the tax filing deadline to June 15. Also eligible are service members serving outside of the United States, and U.S. citizens and residents living and working outside of the United States.

Service members and their spouses who file a joint return both qualify for the extension, but if filing separately, each spouse must qualify separately.

Taxpayers eligible for the extension should keep in mind that the extension applies to filing and paying taxes, officials said. If taxes are owed, they still will accrue interest from the April 18 deadline. People who qualify for the two-month extension are still eligible even if physically present in the United States or Puerto Rico on April 18, officials added.

To use the extension, people must attach a statement to their return explaining which situation qualifies them for an extension, officials said. If filing at a military tax center, the tax preparer can enter the explanation on the electronic return.

All taxpayers can request a six-month extension to file if they can’t file by the April 18 due date by filing a Form 4868, which is available on the Internal Revenue Service website at http://www.irs.gov. They’ll have until Oct. 17 to file, but must pay any owed tax by April 18 or face penalties and interest charges.

People who qualify for the automatic two-month extension but need more time to file also may request an additional four months to file by filing a Form 4868 and checking Block 8: “Out of the country.” They’ll also have until Oct. 17 to file, but payment is still due on June 15, and if taxes are owed, the interest will accrue from April 18.

For tax preparation help, service members and their spouses have a host of free, expert tax-preparation services at their disposal, from on-base centers to online software, Army Lt. Col. Evan Stone, director of the Armed Forces Tax Council, told American Forces Press Service.

People can visit most any installation around the world for free, in-person tax-preparation assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, Stone said.

Service members and their families also can take advantage of free, online electronic tax filing services through Military OneSource. The customized program offers free federal filing and free filing for up to three states.

People can access the H&R Block at Home program by going to Military OneSource at http://www.militaryonesource.com/ and clicking on "Tax Filing Services.” For free tax-related phone consultations, people can call the Military OneSource Tax Hotline at 1-800-730-3802 seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. EDT.

The online program is open to active-duty Army, Navy, Marine and Air Force personnel; Guard and Reserve service members regardless of activation status; as well as spouses, dependent children and family members standing in for a deployed service member.

Whether filing in person or online, Stone suggested people take advantage of the free advice offered at military tax centers.

“Even the simplest return may have issues or deductions or credits that a person might not be aware of,” he said.

For more on military-related tax laws, people should visit the Military OneSource website or the IRS website, which features a section for service members and their families.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on April 1, 2011 at 3:07pm

Atsugi Families Hold Appreciation Luncheon for JMSDF
By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Vivian Blakely

ATSUGI, Japan (Apr. 1, 2011) Residents and employees of Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi take a group shot with members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) after bringing and serving them lunch. The luncheon was held in appreciation for all the support being given by JMSDF during Operation Tomodachi. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Vivian Blakely)

NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (NNS) - Department of Defense family members based at Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi held a luncheon in appreciation for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) efforts in Operation Tomodachi April 1.

"The JMSDF have done so much for the people here that I wanted to do one little thing to help them" said Cherada Weaver, an NAF Atsugi spouse. "They're so appreciative of everything. It's just one nice thing I can do for them."

Through Ruthie Clearwater of the American Red Cross office and officials in the Host Nation Relations Office, the spouses residing on NAF Atsugi were able to organize the luncheon.

"The food drives are really to show our support as those left on base for our Sailors, our Marines and JMSDF," said Clearwater.

Lt. Taketsugu Matsumoto, officer in charge (OIC) of Multi-Purpose Helicopter Squadron (HM) 111 expressed his deep gratitude for the luncheon.

"Our situation is very severe but the United States helps us. That is very important. So thank you very much, deeply."

The luncheon was sponsored by the base American Red Cross office and NAF Atsugi's Spouses Association and attended by more than 200 JMSDF personnel.

Comment by NavyDads Admin (Paul) on March 30, 2011 at 9:35pm

try this again.....vid about the JDF's efforts with the situation in Japan:

 

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