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FEATURE ARTICLE REPORT CONFIRMS ‘PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS’

Substance abuse in the military By Bob Brewin www.nextgov.com Drug and alcohol abuse by military personnel and their families constitutes a “public health crisis” that requires the intervention of senior leaders to develop consistent and cohesive prevention, screening, and treatment services, the Institute of Medicine charged in a report released today. The report sharply criticized U.S. Central Command policies that provide troops deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq with up to a six-month supply of potentially addictive prescription drugs and an Army policy that shifted management of substance abuse treatment from the Medical Command to the Human Resources Directorate. The investigators also blasted the Pentagon’s decision to outsource residential treatment programs funded by TRICARE insurance -- the medical care program for military troops, retirees and their families. Alcohol and drug use in the military remain “unacceptably high,” the reported noted, as nearly half of all personnel acknowledged binge drinking in 2008 and illegal drug use soared from 5 percent in 2005 to 12 percent in 2008. IOM’s findings are detailed in its 352-page report, “Substance Abuse Disorders in the U.S. Armed Forces,” which was prepared at the Pentagon’s request. Cynthia Smith, a Pentagon spokeswoman said Defense is in the process of analyzing the report’s findings and recommendations. “Most importantly, we want to do the right thing for the

cal supervision, and given to service members who have alcohol or other substance use problems,” the report said. Though troops diagnosed with PTSD or traumatic brain injury also have substance abuse problems, the Defense Department does not have a cohesive policy to deal with these problems on a holistic basis and a “lack of standardization, monitoring and evaluation of [substance abuse] policies and programs by DoD and the individual branches contributes to a variety of strategic and quality control problems,”

Tackling Alcohol Abuse

service member. If there are areas in need of improvement, then we will work to improve those areas. The health and well-being of our service members is paramount,” Smith said. The increase in drug abuse is due, in part, to a huge rise in the number of prescriptions for pain relieving drugs to deal with combat injuries in Iraq and Afghanistan during the past decade. Such prescriptions skyrocketed to 3.9 million in 2009, quadruple the number in 2001, IOM reported. From 2006 through 2010, 133,900 active-duty personnel, or 9.5 percent of the active-duty force of 1.4 million, sought substance abuse treatment, a statistic that does not reflect the total extent of the problem due to the stig-

ma associated with seeking help, IOM reported. In August, Nextgov reported that 316,248 active-duty troops were diagnosed with either alcohol or drug dependence between 2000 and 2011,

Alcohol abuse stands out as the major problem the services face, IOM said, and recommended Defense adopt the practices the Veterans Affairs Administration employs to routinely screen personnel for alcohol use. “It is imperative that screening for unhealthy alcohol use be available without stigma or disciplinary consequences so that screening responses will be truthful and a brief interven-

The increase in drug abuse is due, in part, to a huge rise in the number of prescriptions for pain relieving drugs to deal with combat injuries in Iraq and Afghanistan during the past decade. based on a July report from the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center. That was triple the number of troops diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder for the same period. A Central Command policy to provide deployed troops with 90- or 180day supplies of highly addictive prescription psychotropic drugs before they deploy to combat zones contributes to the problem -- a situation Nextgov first reported in January 2011, IOM noted. Central Command’s “prescribing practices are intended to address the potential lack of access to medications currently being taken by the service member in a deployed environment. Yet these practices may contribute to physical dependence on such medications in several ways -- being given for a longer duration than is clinically prudent, given without close medi-

tion can be delivered clinically, either by Internet programs or in direct clinical encounters, such as in a primary care setting,” IOM recommended. The report said, “Screening and brief intervention should be understood according to DoD policy to be an educational intervention akin to an indicated prevention approach. Screening is not diagnosis and brief advice is not treatment.” Though VA and Defense developed what IOM called an “excellent guideline” for screening, diagnosing and treating substance abuse disorders in 2009, this guideline is not being followed in a systematic way by the services, the report said.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Responses to last issue’s “Women in Combat” article Enjoyed Nicole Cottrell’s thoughtful article. Over the years we were told that women were a civilizing influence on society. They nurtured and raised our children and were a civilizing influence on man. We were told if women were in charge there would be no more wars, no more conflicts, women could work out the differences among our family of nations as they did with their own families. This couldn’t be further from the truth. We see women in politics to be just as ruthless and deceitful as men in their quest for power. We see in the corporate world women with just as aggressiveness in the quest to meet the bottom line, to grab their share of the profits and market share as much as their male counterpart. Women Military leaders will have the need to prove themselves and will be as aggressive in the arena of war and on battlefield. They will not be a civilizing force, if anything it could a catalyst to increase our propensity for war as the need for these women to prove themselves as equals in what was once

an exclusive domain for men. It will be interesting to see how society reacts when their daughters come home in body bags, with missing limbs and all the varied post-traumatic stress disorders that will ensue. For centuries we have lamented the sacrifice our sons to war, now we willingly and proudly sacrifice our daughters. This is progress? — Gene I don’t think that’s a good idea. No matter what, even if they are stubborn and say they don’t need help, we as men will always go out of our way to protect them. That’s our nature. This would only jeopardize the men’s lives. I agree if the decision is made to let women serve on the front line. They should be able to do the same things the men do, no exception. I’m not a feminist but that would just put more lives in danger. Love women. But that’s just not for them. With all my respect. — B. Alvarez

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FEATURE ARTICLE

Medicating success

Kyle Craig, a musician, athlete and high-achieving student at Vanderbilt University, was the only one who saw the train coming. His family affectionately called him “strong, large and in charge,” but in just one year, Kyle lost his social confidence and became increasingly paranoid in an almost imperceptible downward spiral that deceived nearly everyone. In the early hours last May, Kyle — the all-American kid — stepped out in front of a passenger train and ended his life at the age of 21. “Kyle was confident, not arrogant,” said his father, Walter “Chip” Craig of Spring Lake. N.J., as he choked back tears. “He was bright, beautiful — a thrill a minute, focused, happy, achieving and social.” That may have been part of his undoing. Kyle turned to Adderall -— a drug legally prescribed for attention deficit disorder (ADHD), which helped him stay up all night to study and perform the next day. By Friday, exhausted but eager to party, he would take more,

mixing it with alcohol. He had a respectable 3.5 average, but as he watched his fraternity brothers get 3.8s and 4.0s, eyeing careers on Wall Street, Kyle thought he could do better, ignoring lifelong advice that he need only “do his best.”

‘Smart drugs’ are a dangerous solution for poor academic environments

Kyle Craig, a 21-year-old college student from Spring Lake, N.J., took his life last May have a struggle with Adderall abuse. At first he got the blue $10 pills from friends. Then, he feigned ADHD and sought a prescription from a doctor who didn’t ask too many questions. And because of confidentiality laws, his parents never knew. “Knowing that someone else is taking them and that gives them the edge, he was willing to try it,” said his mother, Andrea Craig. “If he’s into something, he’s in all the way — to take it to the next level.” By junior year in 2009, when Kyle told his parents he had lost interest in the fraternity parties that used to be so much fun, they thought perhaps this personality change was a sign of

maturity, but only in retrospect did they realize these were the earliest signs of a growing psychosis caused by Adderall abuse. After his death Kyle’s classmates and friends told his parents, “Everyone takes Adderall.” The Craigs make no excuses for Kyle’s choices, but they believe the effects of Adderall abuse, coupled with a cluster of suicides in his hometown that year, likely created the “perfect storm” that lured him to the train tracks. Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15- to 24-year olds and accounts for more than 12 percent of all annual deaths in that age group, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Onethird is positive for alcohol and 1 in 5 has evidence of prescription drugs. “The hardest part is missing him... missing him,” said his mother, struggling. “He was such a bright light. There’s sadness, now that we know everything we know and trace it backwards to the exit ramp. If we could have known, I wonder what a difference it would have made.” Now, the Craigs, who say they are “still raw” from the loss, want others to know the danger of Adderall, a highly addictive drug that works on the brain like cocaine or methamphetamine, and is rampant on the most competitive college campuses. An estimated 1 in 5 students has abused Adderall, a powerful combination of four time-released amphetamines that increase the amount of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain, according to the CDC.

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Teenagers are always pushing the envelope. The latest teen trends make the underage drinking games of yesterday look like child’s play. Here’s an inside peek at some of the dangerous things teenagers are doing today... and that they will never tell you about.

Planking

The activity involves lying face-down on any surface. Once in position, the participant’s friends take a picture and share it on the web through various social media outlets. It might sound harmless and even funny, but some teens have expanded their creativity and planked on unusual and sometimes dangerous surfaces such as rooftops, vehicles, or escalators. Many have been injured and at least one death has been reported.

Drunken tampon

A tampon is soaked in alcohol and then inserted in a girl’s vagina or a boy’s rectum. The alcohol is soaked up by the vaginal walls, creating the feeling of being intoxicated without sipping alcohol directly. Besides the obvious risks to those private body parts, the tampon can soak up about a shot of alcohol, increasing the risk of alcohol poisoning.

Bath salts

Commonly referred to as “Purple Wave” Vodka and “Bliss,” this drug Planking on an escalator. eyeballing contains high levels of Teenagers are quick to find new mephedrone, methylone, and MDPV, ways to consume alcohol without leav- three drugs that cause hallucinations ing the obvious smell of booze on their when smoked, snorted, or injected. breath. This new trend involves pour- Until recently, these salts were often ing vodka directly into the eye, pass- found in smoke shops and were sold leing through the mucous membrane gally in the U.S. This drug can cause and entering the bloodstream through paranoia, suicidal behavior, and chest the veins around the eyeball. The pain. result is a quick buzz. If done often, this activity can burn or scar the cor- Distilling hand sanitizer nea, and in some extreme cases cause This inexpensive and very accesblindness. sible product is easy for kids to get This game creates a momentary high parallel to that caused by the use of certain drugs. The child uses various restraints to cut off the flow of blood to the brain, depriving it of oxygen. After the restraint is released, the blood immediately rushes back into the brain and evokes that natural high feeling. Many who have played this game have passed out and lost consciousness.

their hands on. Salt is used to separate the high quantities of alcohol found in hand sanitizer, which is then consumed. The amount of alcohol used by distilling hand sanitizers is equivalent to that of a shot of hard liquor. Several cases have been reported, and a few teenagers have required medical treatment for alcohol poising as a result. Parents are urged to buy the foam type of sanitizer or ones that do not list ethanol as their prime ingredient.

Vodka gummy bears

Car surfing

The choking game

News broke recently about YouTube videos that showed how to infuse candy with alcohol. Kids now have access to a step-by-step tutorial on how to soak gummy bears in vodka and consume them in plain view just about anywhere. The result is an instant buzz not easily detected on their breath. The candy is often consumed in big amounts, rapidly leading to high levels of intoxication. Kids are unaware of the amounts of alcohol in each piece of candy so they begin popping gummy bears until the buzz kicks in. Reports have shown that several kids have ended up in the E.R. being treated for alcohol poisoning.

Here’s how it works: teenagers climb on top of a car, hold onto the roof, and pretend to surf while the driver hits the pedal and drives. The faster the car, the greater the fame for the rooftop surfer. Some kids have gone to the extreme, and tried surfing on top of trains and subways.

Purple drink

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MILITARY NEWS 50 Cent in hot water

Curtis James Jackson III, better known by his rap name 50 Cent, is a certified eight times platinum artist and well known for surviving being shot nine times in his native Queens, New York. He has admitted to dealing drugs as a teen; however, he was eventually discovered by rapper Eminem and signed to Interscope Records, an achievement that led to Jackson garnering top hip hop honors and later gave him access to riches that transformed him into a respected businessman. Recently, Jackson found himself in hot water over an image circulating around the internet of him wearing the United States Marine Corps uniform, including medals. This is not going over well with the men and women of the Marines who place their lives on the line in battle for the rights and freedoms most Americans value and enjoy. U.S. Marine Cpl Schafer Matthew B shared his feelings about the image in an emotional post on his Facebook

page this week. The viral post stated, “The Reason I Am Writing This Is To Ask You What The [expletive] You Think You’re Doing Disgracing My Uniform We All Damn Well Know You NEVER Served In My Corps What Makes You Think You Have The Right To Put Medals On Your Chest That You Didn’t Earn I Wanna Know Who The [expletive] You Think You Are And Who Gives You The Right To Impersonate A Marine!? The post has since gone viral amassing well over 120,000 likes at the time of writing and growing rapidly. 50 Cent has yet to issue a response to the matter.

75-day leave carry-over policy extended

The 2010 law that allowed Sailors to carry over up to 75 days of leave has been extended to Sept. 30, 2015, per NAVADMIN 026/13, released Feb. 13. Afterward, leave carryover will be reset to 60 days and any leave balance in excess of 60 days will be lost.

More than 250 Wounded Warriors to compete in Marine Corps Trials CAMP PENDLETON (CNS) More than 250 wounded warriors are slated to compete in various sporting events during the third annual Marine Corps Trials, which will begin next week at Camp Pendleton. Beginning March 1, four teams made up of Marines, veterans and international service members will compete in a week of events, including archery, shooting, wheelchair basketball, volleyball, swimming, cycling and track and field, hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment, according to Camp Pendleton public affairs. The opening ceremony will be

held Feb. 28. “The athletes will learn skills that will enable them to be highly successful not only at the trials and games, but in their future endeavors,” said Jennifer Sullivan, who manages the Wounded Warrior Regiment’s Warrior Athlete Reconditioning Program. Following the trials, 50 Marines will be selected to represent their service branch at the 2013 Warrior Games, to be held in May at the U.S. Olympic Complex and the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. The annual competition is held to bring together wounded, ill and injured service members from each branch to participate in the Paralympic-style competition, officials said.

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MILITARY NEWS Retiree IDs now have expiration date

Camp Pendleton Young Marines Members of Camp Pendleton Young Marines recently participated in a two-day event selling items at the Oceanside Swap Meet to raise money. They also handed out copies of the Military Press Newspaper. The Young Marines is a youth education and service program for boys and girls, ages 8 through completion high school. The Young Marines promotes the mental, moral, and physical development of its members. The program focuses on character building, leadership,and promotes a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. Thanks to Gino Carpinelli, Oceanside and Escondido Swap Meet promoter and owner of Carpinelli TV Productions.

Blue retiree identification cards issued prior to December, 2012 had the word “indef” instead of an expiration date. Since December, retiree cards issued have an expiration date effective the day before the retiree’s 65th birthday. Although benefits will not automatically expire, some changes will take effect based on Medicare eligibility. Retirees who have the new card showing the expiration date will get a replacement card showing the indefinite status once they turn 65. Retirees who need to renew their retiree ID card can go to the nearest Real-time Automated Personnel Identification System office (military personnel section), or call their nearest RAPIDS facility for assistance and guidance.

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‘Daryl’ talks about his role in AMC show By Jeri Jacquin, The Movie Maven Norman Reedus, who plays Daryl Dixon on AMC’s The Walking Dead, talks about duking it out with his onscreen brother and why Chandler Riggs considers him the other kid on set. Emily Kinney told us about how they worked her skills as a singer into the show. Have any of your off-screen talents been integrated into your character? I can’t sing like Emily, but a lot of my characteristics are in Daryl. I ride a bike and am good at giving people

dirty looks. You’ve been riding your motorcycle on-set and off for a few years now. Have you found some good back-country Georgia roads to cruise? I take it south of here and I don’t even keep track of where I am. I drive for hours. I’ve found so many new trails and so many new roads. The motorcycle Daryl rides is the one they picked out from Season 1 — it was in the background. They found that bike and left the stickers on and liked it so much they didn’t want to change anything.

It’s hard to imagine anyone else playing Daryl. What are some ways you’ve made the character your own? When you do television, you have this opportunity to drop these subtle hints everywhere. The way you say things, for example, sometimes those seeds turn into trees. I’ve had quite a few of those things happen. Daryl’s childhood, for example. In Season 2 when Carol kisses me after Andrea shoots at me, I flinched. That wasn’t in the script and now this year there’s a story line about how I had an abusive childhood. Having to do 16 episodes with these characters, of course we’re going to find more to do. Carol and Daryl have a stronger bond, and I’ve gotten to explore stuff with my brother, for example. Was the reunion of Daryl and Merle this season as sweet for you and Michael Rooker as it was for fans? We love each other; we’re the best of friends. He’s awesome and such a powerful actor. He’s also amazing to watch. We’re similar in a lot of redneck ways already, and we’ve become more similar on the show. Michael Rooker says he gets pretty enthused about fight scenes. Did either of you go too far when you fought in the walker arena?

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You always get hit a little bit — catch an elbow or something. The fight scenes can be really intense. That one, we could have played that two ways: We could have played it how we played it, or we could have done it like two untamable wild animals. My choice was to play it like an execution. This wasn’t about the Governor at all -- it was all about the little brother and big brother dynamic, establishing who’s who. Chandler Riggs told me that he’s able to survive without many other kids on set because you’re there to be a kid with. How accurate is that statement? I’m going to beat the crap out of that kid. Chandler is more adult than Steven and I put together. He hangs out all the time with us. He’s really good at gadgets and gizmos. I get a lot of goofy fan mail with toys, nerd DARYL, cont’d. on Page 24

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Three old men were sitting around and talking. The 80-year-old said,”The best thing that could happen to me would just to be able to have a good pee. I stand there for 20 minutes, and it dribbles and hurts. I have to go over and over again.” The 85-year-old said, “The best thing that could happen to me is if I could have one good bowel movement. I take every kind of laxative I can get my hands on and it’s still a problem.” Then the 90-year-old said, “That’s not my problem. Every morning at 6 a.m. sharp, I have a good long pee. At 6:30 a.m. sharp, I have a great bowel movement. The best thing that could happen to me would be if I could wake up before 7 a.m.”

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your mother if she would sleep with Robert Redford for a million dollars. Then go ask your sister if she would sleep with Brad Pitt for a million dollars. Then come back and tell me what you’ve learned.” The kid is puzzled, but he decides to see if he can figure out what his father means. He asks his mother, “Mom, if someone gave you a million dollars, would you sleep with Robert Redford?” His mother looks around slyly, and then with a little smile on her face says, “Don’t tell your father, but yes, I would.” Then he goes to his sisters room and asks, “Sis, if someone gave you a million dollars, would you sleep with Brad Pitt?” His sister looks up and says, “Omigod! Definitely!” The kid goes back to his father and says, “Dad, I think I’ve figured it out. Potentially, we are sitting on two million bucks,

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FIT FOR LIFE FROM THE ACADEMY AWARD®-WINNING WRITER AND DIRECTOR OF THE HURT LOCKER

Welcome to a new column in the Military Press. Jessamyn, a proud former Marine Corps wife, will share her weight loss experience, give you tips and advice on exercise and nutrition, and answer any questions you have. If you’ve ever dreamed of starting your own journey to good health, now’s the time to get started. Let Jessamyn be your cheerleader.

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I lost 40 lbs. on my own sheer walking and food editing. After that I joined a team with Team BeachBody. This is where I learned about proper exercise, what my body needed and what results came from each exercise. I learned about all the nutrients my body needed and the super foods to empower it. I lost 100lbs in 8 months. I was unstoppable! By the 12-month marker I had shed 120lbs! I lost 120lbs in 2011. I lost over 10 jean sizes. I embraced weight training. I love to exercise. I love healthy food. I drink water daily. I just passed the two-year marker of when I started. I have maintained my weight loss. I still work out daily, eat right, and now this lifestyle has changed me. I coach others on how to live active, healthy, and fit! This is now my passion, and my children will never remember the “mom” I used to be. You have to be ready for change, to make change. You have to realize that short cuts don’t work, that diets are temporary and that an occasional brownie will make you sane. This is a lifestyle change for a longer life. Are you ready? Embrace your change. For more information, visit www. teambeachbody.com/jessamynleesha, www.facebook.com/coachjessamyn or email Jessamynleesha@yahoo.com.

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An advantage to reserving this category is entry to select LEGOLAND rides and attractions before the park opens. Additionally, there is a heated swimming pool, play areas and interactive LEGO features throughout the hotel. There’s also child-friendly dining at the new Bricks Family Restaurant. (www.legoland.com).

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“When there is a lack of honor in government, the morals of the whole people are poisoned.” — Herbert Hoover Herbert Hoover (August 10, 1874 – October 20, 1964), America’s 31st president, took office in 1929, the year the U.S. economy plummeted into the Great Depression. Although his predecessors’ policies undoubtedly contributed to the crisis, which lasted over a decade, Hoover bore much of the blame in the minds of the American people. As the Depression deepened, Hoover failed to recognize the severity of the situation or leverage the power of the federal government to squarely address it. A successful mining engineer before entering politics, the Iowa-born president was widely viewed as callous and insensitive toward the suffering of millions of desperate Americans. As a result, Hoover was soundly defeated in the 1932 presidential election by Democrat Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945).

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the Cubs was off. They had won the NL pennant in 1929 and proceded to reach the World Series in ‘32, ‘35 and ‘38. Didn’t win it, of course. But with Capone’s bankroll and attitude, who knows how history might have been different. Keeping such a deal from baseball commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis would have been tough, seeing that he was headquartered in Chicago as well. And if Capone’s Cubs had won the World Series, he’d be bragging all over the place. Deirdre Capone’s book also talks of Capone’s vision to buy players from the Pittsburgh Crawfords, a Negro League team owned by Al’s friend Gus Greenlee. Satchel Paige and another star might have beaten Jackie Robinson to the majors by 16 years. If only Capone had paid his taxes (and a few other things had happened). As a baseball owner, Capone would have been something like a murderous Mark Cuban. Full of challenging ideas, gumption and money. And yet, Mark Cuban can’t seem to buy his way into Major League Baseball, either. It was rare for Capone to sign anything, much less a baseball, but Pennock took a breath and got it done one day at Comiskey Park back in ‘31. He also got reprimanded by the league for chatting up a gangster — the gangster — in public. Later on, he got Ruth to add his signature and a one-of-akind item was born. I’d buy it, if I had $200,000 laying around.

The son of former NBA guard Hersey Hawkins entered the week averaging 20.5 points and 5.7 rebounds. Hawkins was also shooting about 47 percent from the field and 40 percent from behind the arc. The 6-3 sophomore is an Arizona State transfer and had a school-record 40 points at Hawaii in January to follow in his high-scoring father’s footsteps at Bradley, where Hersey Hawkins is the school’s all-time leading scorer and ranks seventh in Division I history with 3,008 career points. In Hersey’s senior year, he averaged 36.3 points and scored 63 in a game. ‘’One thing he always told me is be able to get into the lane and finish around the bigs,’’ Corey Hawkins said. ‘’... Not being that tall, you have to find ways to finish in the paint. He helped me a lot with that.’’

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Carlsbad 2545 El Camino Real (760) 434-8392 El Cajon 435 N. 2nd St. (619) 440-2626

3 / 3 1 La Mesa 5577 Lake Murray Blvd. (619) 462-3280 Chula Vista 830 Broadway (619) 425-1515

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National City 2531 E. Plaza Blvd. (619) 475-6171 National City 943 Highland Ave. (619) 477-2109

3 / 3 1 San Diego 1136 C Street (619) 233-7121 San Diego 1245 Garnet Ave. (858) 272-9232

Standard Brake Service

Suring-up stops since 1926. Precision brake repairs for your ride.

$7900

per axle, price after $25 online rebate

We’ll install new Wagner Thermo-Quiet brake pads with Lifetime Replacement Warranty, resurface rotors and inspect brake components. Most vehicles. Price per axle. See store for full Lifetime Pad/Shoe Replacement Warranty details.

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Wheel Alignment Driving feel a little off?

$10 Off

Helps prevent early tire wear. We’ll inspect steering / suspension and align vehicle to manufacturers’ specifications. Most vehicles. Subject to in-store equipment availability and employee qualifications to align vehicle. Savings off in-store regular price. 136R-EAA-C1

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San Diego San Diego 16646 Bernardo Ctr. Dr. A 6977 Friars Rd. Ste.140A (619) 297-6440 (858) 487-3302 San Diego San Diego 9690 Reagan Rd. 4161 Convoy St. (858) 271-0260 (858) 279-7472

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Santee 9763 Mission Gorge Rd. (619) 449-9440 Vista 1762 University Dr. (760) 941-4313

Shop supply charges in the amount of 6% of labor charges will be added to invoices greater than $35. These charges will not exceed $25 and represent costs and profits. Shop supply charges not applicable in CA or NY. Non-mandated disposal or recycling charges, if any are disclosed above, may also represent costs and profits. Specific product offerings and tread designs may vary. Prices, warranties, car service, credit plans and other offers available at Firestone Complete Auto Care; see affiliated for their competitive offers and warranties. *If you do not achieve guaranteed mileage on properly maintained tires, your Firestone retailer will replace your tires on a pro-rated basis. Actual tread life may vary. All warranties apply only to original owner on originally installed vehicle. See retailer for details, restrictions and copy of each limited warranty. †MINIMUM MONTHLY PAYMENTS REQUIRED. Applicable to purchases made January 1 through June 30, 2013. APR: 22.8%. Minimum Finance Charge $1.00. CFNA reserves the right to change APR, fees and other terms unilaterally.

For advertising information, call (858) 537-2280

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ON BASE

Camp Pendleton Bldg.1327 Vandegrift (760) 430-7063 Bldg. 51091 51091 Basilone Rd. (949) 492-1143 New Extended Hours

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AT YOUR SERVICE Let us help you create a new home that suits you.

You deserve to be rewarded for all you do for the community. Visit one of the Southern California KB Home communities below and learn more about the special programs for qualified military personnel. Edgewood at The Cove in San Jacinto

Sycamore at Hidden Hills in Menifee

• 1,394–2,616 sq. ft. • 3–5 bedrooms, 2–3 baths • solar power system included

• 1,846–2,966 sq. ft. • 3–5 bedrooms, 2–3 baths • RV-accessible homesites • solar power system included

Call (951) 487-2887 for directions.

Call (951) 672-8553 for directions.

Monument Park in Perris

Twinbrook at Crown Valley Village in Murrieta

From the high $100s

From the low $200s • • • •

1,558–3,085 sq. ft. 2–6 bedrooms, 2–3 baths easy freeway access large yards

From the mid $200s

From the mid $300s

• 2,595–3,563 sq. ft. • 3–7 bedrooms, 2.5–4 baths • solar power system included

Call (951) 657-1249 for directions.

Call (951) 461-4676 for directions.

Fox Hollow at Crown Valley Village in Murrieta

Shady Grove in Fallbrook

From the low $300s

• 1,551–2,679 sq. ft. • 3–5 bedrooms, 2–3.5 baths • solar power system included Call (951) 677-4110 for directions.

From the low $500s • • • • •

2,623–3,500 sq. ft. 3–5 bedrooms, 2.5–4.5 baths RV and boat storage on-site no Mello-Roos solar power system included

Call (760) 728-1061 for directions.

Broker Cooperation Welcome. ©2013 KB Home (KBH). A 2.25kW solar power system is included as a standard component of a new KB home at Edgewood at The Cove, Fox Hollow at Crown Valley Village, Shady Grove and Sycamore at Hidden Hills. A 3.15kW solar power system is included as a standard component of a new KB home at Twinbrook at Crown Valley Village. Energy bill savings are based on estimated monthly costs for electricity and gas for a home as designed (not as built) with the corresponding solar power system compared to estimated monthly costs for electricity and gas without the system. KBH makes no guarantee of energy production by any solar power system installed with a home or of energy costs or savings, if any, experienced by any homeowner. Energy costs and savings, if any, will vary by floor plan, home size, occupancy, daily activities, appliance usage, thermostat settings, climate conditions and orientation of the home and the solar power system size and operating conditions, among other factors. KBH reserves the right to modify, discontinue or replace any solar options at any time without prior notice. Other restrictions and limitations may apply. Solar power systems are supplied by SunPower Corporation®. KBH and SunPower Corporation are independent companies. SunPower and the SunPower logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of SunPower Corporation. Plans, pricing, financing, terms, availability and specifications subject to change/prior sale without notice and may vary by neighborhood, lot location and home series. Buyer responsible for all taxes, insurance and other fees. Sq. footage is approximate. Photos may depict upgraded landscaping/options and may not represent lowest-priced homes. Military images and/or information do not reflect nor imply endorsement by Dept. of Defense or Service Branch. See sales representative for details. KB Home Sales–Southern California Inc. (CA Real Estate License 00242327). SOCAL-107337

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