Farewell for Wadeana Porrett

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Latest Updates from our FRSA

Widest Dissemination Please

They don't fight for the money,

They don't fight for the glory,

They fight for honor!

Catch the ground pounding action of

mixed martial arts fights in the

Cage of Honor

We'll sell you the whole seat, but you'll only need the EDGE!!

March 6 at Davidson Fitness Center

Doors open at 5:30PM, show starts at 6:30PM

This show HAS sold out in the PAST so get your tickets EARLY!

Advance tickets are only

$15 Ringside – these go FAST

$10 for General Admission

Tickets available at the ITR Office (Bldg 490)

And online at www.mwrtickets.com

Show is open to the public, call 573 596-6913 for more information.

http://www.fortleonardwoodmwr.com/cage_of_honor.htm

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ACAP

Mini Job Fair

25 February 2010

1230 to 1530

FLW National Guard Armory

Iowa & Alabama

20+ employers hiring for positions locally, nation-wide, and internationally.

No matter how far out you are from separation or retirement -- do long-term second-career planning. Talk to employers to learn all the different industries that will hire what you do. Stay in touch with what is happening in the private sector job market --- so your retirement/separation is stress-free for you and your family! The FLW ACAP office hosts a job fair every month of the year except December! Watch the ACAP Calendar of Events for dates and locations each month.

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Hello All;

Check out this site if you are in need of in-home care for children and/or adults.

https://www.sittercity.com/register_corp_1.html?&corp=dod&client=67 www.sittercity.com/register_corp_1.html?&corp=dod&client=67>

Respectfully,

Joan Zeller

Operation: Military Kids

University of Missouri Extension

4-H Center for Youth Development

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Build-A-Bear Workshop® and the USO!

Build-A-Bear Workshop® is honored to be working with USO of Missouri to help connect deployed military personnel with their families. Now through March 17, 2010 any military person

or family member with an official military ID can pick up a coupon for a record your own sound free when they purchase any stuffed animal at one of our Build-A-Bear Workshop stores in the U.S. or online at buildabear.com. With your personal gift of a 10-second recorded sound in one of our stuffed animal friends you can send a personal message or your special wishes to family and friends for Valentine’s Day or any other important occasion. The sound chip is inserted safely inside the new friend during the stuffing process. Pre-recorded sounds are also available including messages such as “I Love You.”

Enclosed in this package are two signs with coupons and a Camouflage Bear with Build-A-Sound messages to the troops (Press the “Press Here” Sticker on the paw to hear the

messages) for you to display in an area of your facility where visitors can pick up a coupon for

the free sound with purchase.

THANK YOU FOR HELPING TO SEND THESE SPECIAL MESSAGES TO CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND THE MEN AND WOMEN SERVING OUR COUNTRY!

Background on Build-A-Bear Workshop –

Who Build-A-Bear Workshop, the retail store where Guests can make customized

stuffed animals...

What …is offering military men and women visiting area USO locations in Missouri a

coupon for a free sound with the purchase of a stuffed animal at Build-A-Bear

Workshop or online at buildabear.com.

When Coupons will be distributed at Missouri USO locations now through March 17,

2010. The coupons may be redeemed now through April 4, 2010.

Where The coupons can be redeemed at any Build-A-Bear Workshop store location or

at buildabear.com®.

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The Davidson Fitness Center Indoor pool Is OPEN for business Davidson Fitness Center Indoor Pool Bldg 1300 S. Dakota Ave.

(573) 596-7441

Grab your suit and dive in … the water’s fine!

The hours of operation are:

Monday/Wednesday

PT Slot #1 0500-0545

PT Slot #2 0545-0630

Lap Swim 0630-0730

Open Swim 0730-1130

Lap Swim 1130-1230

Army Divers 1300-1630

PTRP 1500-1600

Open Swim 1630-2000

Pool Parties 2000-2200

Tuesday/Thursday/Friday

PT Slot #1 0500-0545

PT Slot #2 0545-0630

Lap Swim 0630-0730

** CWST(drown proofing) 0730-1230

Army Divers 1300-1630

PTRP 1500-1600

Open Swim 1630-2000

Pool Parties 2000-2200

Saturday 0800-2000

Open Swim 0800-2000

Pool Parties 2000-2200

Sunday

Open Swim 0800-1800

Pool Parties 1800-2000

** If drown proofing's are not scheduled; that time will revert to Open/Lap Swim.

Re-Enlistment Photos

Ski Trip

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For more info on Hidden Valley Ski Resort visit: http://www.hiddenvalleyski.com/

Latest FRG Info From Patricia Mulhall, TRADOC FRSA

To obtain current road condition during severe weather call 563-4141.

FRG Leader training!!!! January 19^th at 0900. Call ACS at 596-0212 for more information.

The Camp Zama SAS 4-H club in Japan is once again looking for pen pals to correspond with. Please help us get the word out that 4-H clubs interested in communicating with them are asked to contact their 4-H club leader, Nick Andrews at nicholas.andrews2@us.army.mil.

From the ACS Volunteer Office:

Happy New Year to all of you,

Hope all is well, the next AVCAC meeting is January 27, 2010 at 0900 at Stone gate Community Center.

Also we have until the 7 to get volunteer hours in for the year 2009 so please send me the hours or put them in VMIS please. Your help in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Officials seek feedback on family programs

By Elaine Wilson, American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, (12/15/09) - Defense officials have launched virtual "listening sessions" in hopes of gaining more insight into the effectiveness of military family programs, a Pentagon official said today.

The anonymous, online survey solicits feedback from servicemembers and their families on the military's educational programs, support networks and other services.

"We hope to hear from a tremendous number of people and have the opportunity to hear from people with wide-ranging issues," said Cathann Kress, program lead for partnerships within the Pentagon's office of military community and family policy. "Whether you're a brand-new military family with no children or a military family with many years in with several children, we want to hear from you."

Servicemembers and their families are invited to participate in the survey at https://survey.vt.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1253631402808 survey.vt.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1253631402808>

The online component is an addition to the face-to-face listening sessions already being conducted on military installations throughout the world. The Defense Department and U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture began conducting these discussion groups in October to help in determining the best way forward for military family programs, Kress said.

"We needed to hear from the people invested in the programs," she said. Past sessions have included leadership directly responsible for family programs and policies and frontline professionals who provide support at the local level, she added. Future sessions will focus only on servicemembers and their families.

Virginia Tech University faculty members have been conducting the face-to-face sessions. "It helps to have a neutral, third party so people can have a relaxed conversation," Kress noted.

Both the online and face-to-face listening sessions will wrap up in April. Officials will analyze the feedback and create a report that outlines trends and program gaps and offer future recommendations.

The report also will highlight the good-news stories, Kress said. "We'd like to know what programs families have used and are using, what have been helpful and how have they been helpful," she said. Finding out what's working can be just as beneficial as finding out what isn't, she added.

"This information will help us know what direction we need to go in," she said.

Officials will share the report with each service and their partners, Kress said. "We'll use it to help determine our priorities for the future, such as where to put resources."

The feedback also will be invaluable for officials who hear of issues through word of mouth, but don't have a concrete way of pinpointing the "big picture" problems, she said.

"We're hearing that there are a lot of programs out there, but those programs aren't communicated to the people who need them," Kress said. "Or, people are overwhelmed by information on programs and aren't sure which program to use when there's a need.

"We've heard this anecdotally, but don't actually know," she continued. "We hope we can gain a better understanding of what the issues really are. That understanding will enable us to better serve families."

Whether feedback is gained online or in person, "The goal is to hear from whoever wants to share," Kress said. "This is a wonderful opportunity for hear from our servicemembers and their families."

You Made the Grade program is for students in grades 1 through 12 for above-average academic achievement. Qualifying students can receive a booklet with various discount coupons on variety of items. To get the booklet, students must present a valid military ID card and proof of an overall "B" or better average to their local BX or PX.

http://www.operationmilitarykids.org/public/EventDetail.aspx?ID=1271 www.operationmilitarykids.org/public/EventDetail.aspx?ID=1271>

New CYSS Program

The EDGE Program - The Child Youth & School Services will be offering a
new program beginning January. CY&SS will be partnering up with other
MWR facilities to bring the children and youth of the Fort Leonard Wood
community the EDGE Program. This program offers out-of-school
opportunities for children and youth to Experience, Develop, Grow and
Excel by participating in cutting-edge art, fitness, life skills and
adventure activities known as Art Edge, Fit Edge, Life Edge, and
Adventure Edge. Monthly packages will be offered weekly. Cost is FREE.
Open to ages 11-18 yrs. registered with the Child, Youth and School
Services. For more information call 596-0200.

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Useful Info for Spouses

SUBJECT: President signs bill, aids military spouses

The President signed a bill Nov. 11 to help ease the strain on military families who frequently travel from state to state and country to country. President Barack Obama signed the bill, known as the 'Military Spouses Residency Relief Act,' as an amendment to the 2003 Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. The MSRRA allows military spouses to claim residency in the same state as their sponsor and retain that residency as long as the servicemember is in
the military. For more than 60 years, servicemembers have had the privilege of keeping
residency in the same state no matter where they traveled. This means servicemembers pay income taxes to their home state, and they don't have to change their driver's license or vehicle and voters registration during each permanent change of station. Spouses now have these same privileges. "Prior to the passage of the amendment, a servicemember's spouse had to change his or her legal residence with every (permanent change of station)," said Capt. David Cromwell, an assistant staff judge advocate at Incirlik Air Base. "Now, the spouse can retain the same legal residence as the active-duty servicemember so long as the spouse once shared that legal residency. This not only provides the military spouse with a stable legal residence, but also it has significant tax implications." Abbey Yates, the 39th Comptroller Squadron assistant and wife of 1st Lt. Kyle Yates of the 39th Security Forces Squadron, recently switched her residency back to her husband's home of record and said this bill will really help her in the years to come. "That will be the last time I'll ever have to do all that paperwork," Mrs. Yates said. "Not only do I get to keep my residency with a tax-free state, but I never have to do that paperwork during a PCS again. I'm really excited they passed this bill." There are states such as Texas, Florida, South Dakota, Washington and others that are well-known for being tax-free for their residents. "If a servicemember's spouse has ever been a resident of a tax-free state while married to the servicemember and is only absent from the state due to the servicemember's military duties, the spouse can now regain that legal residency," Captain Cromwell said. "Since income earned by a spouse will now be treated the same as military income, a spouse will only have to pay taxes
to his or her state of legal residency. If that state is a tax-free state, then the spouse does not have to pay taxes even when the income is earned in a state that has an annual income tax." A military spouse can now claim residency in the same state as their active-duty spouse regardless of their current residency as long as they have previously acquired that residency during some point of their marriage. "The law permits military spouses to reach back and regain that residency no matter how long ago it was," Captain Cromwell said. "However, the law does not create the right to pick, choose or claim just any state of legal residence. The spouse may only regain the right to claim the same state of legal residence as their military spouse if they had once established such residency. A spouse cannot just claim the active-duty member's legal residency based purely on the marital relationship." Although the MSRRA was passed to help relieve stress on military families during hectic times, remember there are requirements to changing your legal residency, Captain Cromwell said. "With these new changes, state tax authorities will most likely scrutinize our legal residencies since they will lose revenue," he said. "They will look at spouses and the active-duty member, since it is the active-duty member's status that determines whether or not the spouse is entitled to the protection. Military members and their spouses must maintain sufficient ties to their legal residence. Claims of changed residency that have no basis in fact may be viewed as fraudulent by state taxing authorities and subject the military family to significant additional taxes and penalties." For assistance with the MSRRA, contact your local legal office to setup a legal assistance appointment.

A Message From LTC Fischer

Wishing you all the very best during the Holiday Season. I hope you take the opportunity to spend some well deserved time with friends and family. ~LTC Fischer

A Message From LTC Fischer

Wishing you all the very best during the Holiday Season. I hope you take the opportunity to spend some well deserved time with friends and family. ~LTC Fischer

Holiday Newsletter

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Thank You Letter from St. James' Vets

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December MP Spouses' Coffee

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INFO from Post FRG Contact Patricia Mulhall

General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital will reduce its operations Nov. 26 and 27 to celebrate Thanksgiving.

All outpatient clinics and pharmacies, including the PX Branch Pharmacy, will be closed for patient visits Nov. 26 and 27. All hospital operations resume normal hours Nov. 30.

While the main hospital reduces operations, the emergency room will be fully operational to manage emergency situations. The ER telephone number is (573) 596-0456. Chronic conditions or routine follow-up evaluations should be made through the GLWACH appointment system at 1-866-299-4234.

The Consolidated Troop Medical Clinic will be closed for patient visits Nov. 26. It will resume regular hours Nov. 27. Soldiers needing emergency medical care during this time should visit the emergency room.

Questions during this period should be directed to the GLWACH Staff Duty Officer at (573) 596-1784/1787 or to the emergency room staff.

Thank you and have a great day.

Carl

Carl Norman

General Leonard Wood

Army Community Hospital

Public Affairs Officer

(573) 596-0131, ext 6-9632

Carl.Norman@amedd.army.mil

"Making a Difference...One Patient at a Time."

The Army is introducing a new way for Families and friends to communicate with their loved ones who are deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF).

Beginning 1 December 2009 the Army will launch "HooahMail" as a pilot program for fast, easy, secure, letter-style correspondence to OEF deployed Soldiers. Based on a proven system used by the Marine Corps since 2003, HooahMail brings another method to keep in touch with military members in Afghanistan. From Stateside, HooahMail offers a computer based process which will generate a printed, sealed, letter-style document for direct delivery to forward operating bases throughout the OEF area of operations. This one-way system will allow secure download capabilities at selected OEF remote sites. These letters will then be printed on special equipment which will print, fold, seal and address the envelope for free delivery to OEF Soldiers. HooahMail will be distributed just like regular mail through unit mail-rooms. At sites which don't get daily postal mail service, HooahMail will offer a free, convenient way to communicate. This method could reduce delivery time in some cases from 14+ days to remote locations to same/next day service, with an average 4 days to all other locations in Afghanistan. HooahMail will augment traditional postal letter mail service.

Funded by Department of the Army, and supported by the current postal command structure, HooahMail offers a new and exciting way to strengthen communications to our OEF Soldiers. For more information about HooahMail visit their website at www.hooahmail.us. For your convenience we have posted the attached flyer in the Download Center under HooahMail on ArmyFRG.org .

BOSS members,

As the Holiday season approaches we have very little "fun stuff" on our schedule, and after speaking to SSgt Peterson and Lora Lee this morning we have come up with a couple ideas. I know that a lot of us are traveling for X-mas, but for those of us that are staying behind we are thinking about sponsoring a ski/snowboard package to Hidden Valley. This would continue at least one a month until the season is over. This event is still under consideration but I wanted to get some feedback to see if anyone would be interested in this.

If there are any other ideas on ways to spend all that cash we have, please shoot me an email and me and SSgt Peterson can do some research on how much it would cost BOSS, and so on and we can bring it up at the next meeting.

R/S

SSgt McDonald, Jessie, C.

MARCORDET/EEIC

DET BOSS REP

INFO from Post FRG Contact Patricia Mulhall

3rd ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY

FOR TROOPS & LOCAL HEROES

FREE GIFTS * AWARDS * SHOW * SANTA

160 FREE MAIN STREET MUSIC HALL TICKETS Sat. Dec 19th @ 7:45 PM * 1048 Main St, Osage Beach TROOPS & LOCAL HEROES TO BE HONORED (PLEASE TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW)

WHAT: 160 FREE MAIN STREET MUSIC HALL SHOW TICKETS, GIFTS FOR CHILDREN UNDER 9 & TROOP HERO AWARDS.

WHO: FOR TROOPS THAT ARE SERVING OR HAVE SERVED IN THE LAST YEAR, THEIR SPOUSES & CHILDREN. IF THE SOLDIER IS NOT HOME THEIR SPOUSE & CHILDREN ARE INVITED TO COME & GET THEIR HERO AWARD.

WHY: TO HONOR, RECOGNIZE, SHOW APPRECIATION & HELP MAKE THE HOLIDAYS BRIGHTER FOR ALL WHO SERVED. WE KNOW THEY ARE OUR REAL HEROES. THEY HAVE PLEDGED & SOME HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES TO PROTECT OUR COUNTRY, FAMILIES & FREEDOM, SO WE CAN LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE.

WHEN: SAT. DEC. 19, 2009 @ 7:45 P.M.

WHERE: MAIN STREET MUSIC HALL -1048 MAIN ST. OSAGE BEACH, MO 65065 573-348-9500

“Freedom Is Not Free” & we will never be able to “THANK THEM ENOUGH, BUT THANKS SO MUCH & MAY GOD BLESS!!”

Tickets & gifts are being provided by THE FAMILIES & CREWS OF: Bud & Brent Simmons of Pier 31 Marina & Restaurant Ed & Rhonda Simmons of Gasco Propane Jane & Scott Martin of SCOTT’S CONCRETE

Other gifts, SERVICES AND DONORS TO BE ANNOUNCED

TICKETS FOR OTHERS WILL BE $15.00 FOR ADULTS & $8.00 FOR CHILDREN 5 TO 12

TO ORDER TICKETS OR DONATE TO TROOPS CALL:

PIER 31 MARINA-573-873-5283 or email marinerspier31@yahoo.com GASCO PROPANE-573-392-4275 SCOTT’S CONCRETE-573-346-2450

PLEASE LET EVERYONE KNOW SO WE CAN GIVE AWAY ALL THE TICKETS

Jacqui Withers

FREE TICKETS to Main Street Music Hall Christmas Show. Please see below for more information and for ticket reservations.

Here is the link to the music hall that is referenced below: http://www.lakemusichall.com/gallery.htm

If you know any Military Families who live in the St. Louis area, they are invited to bring their children (10 & under) from 1:00 – 3:00 6 December to the St. Louis County Memorial Post 111 for a Christmas Party. Please call Ruth Zeller at 314-647-7506 so that they will have enough goodies for everyone!

Respectfully,

Joan Zeller

Operation: Military Kids

University of Missouri Extension

4-H Center for Youth Development

804 Clark Hall

Columbia, MO 65211

Greetings all:

This email (and the attachment) serves as a reminder/announcement that the State of Missouri is participating in the "Microsoft® Elevate America" initiative to provide free vouchers for computer e-learning. This private-public partnership will provide thousands of Missourians with the technology knowledge, skills and/or certifications to succeed in our developing technology-based economy. These vouchers are being made available to Missourians through the Missouri Division of Workforce Development.

In addition to being a Missouri resident, individuals wishing to apply for a voucher must be—or become—a registered MissouriCareerSource user. Microsoft® Elevate America vouchers can be requested online through the State’s website: http://www.mo.gov www.mo.gov> and must be activated before January 31, 2010. Please allow at least 5 business days to process your request.

Bottom line: This is an excellent opportunity for some of our veterans; servicemembers; and, military spouses to acquire the technology knowledge, skills and training that civilian employers are seeking in their current or potential employees. (REF: EA Flyer)

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Greetings:

The November issue of the Military OneSource Connection newsletter has arrived and can be found by selecting the following link to Military OneSource online:

https://www.militaryonesource.com/Default.aspx?&gv1620__gvac=2&tabid=550&gv1620__gvff0=C6D71152-E4A8-485D-9388-BC7D4B454DCB&gv1620__gvfl0=3

New TRICARE Video Counseling Can Help Military Families See “Eye-to-Eye” with Their Problems Nov. 6, 2009

FALLS CHURCH, Va. - November is the Month of the Military Family, but military families face stress all year long. It doesn’t hurt to get help.

From deployment worries to strained relationships to dealing with a tragedy, TRICARE is testing a new video counseling service to help military members and families see “eye-to-eye” with their problems. The TRICARE Assistance Program (TRIAP) is just one of several ways to get convenient, confidential help through a licensed behavioral health counselor.

Services are available to any active duty service member (ADSM) in the United States, their spouse, and other eligible family members 18 years of age or older. All that’s needed is a computer, Webcam and the associated software.

TRIAP “visits” are unlimited and include assessments, short-term counseling and, if the TRIAP counselor determines more specialized care is necessary, referral to a more comprehensive level of care. Get details and get linked up to the appropriate TRICARE region at http://www.tricare.mil/TRIAP links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTYzMDA4MSZtZXNzYWdlaWQ9UFJELUJVTC02MzAwODEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xMjE1NjAzMzQyJmVtYWlsaWQ9dHJhY3kuYS5hbmRlcnNvbkBtaWxpdGFyeW9uZXNvdXJjZS5jb20mdXNlcmlkPXRyYWN5LmEuYW5kZXJzb25AbWlsaXRhcnlvbmVzb3VyY2UuY29tJmV4dHJhPSYmJg==&&&101&&&http://www.tricare.mil/TRIAP> .

The program is also open to those military members in the Transitional Assistance Management Program (TAMP) or to members of the Selected Reserve who are in the TRICARE Reserve Select plan.

Help is also available to military families through dozens of other options: online, phone and face-to-face. Click to http://www.tricare.mil/mentalhealth for additional TRICARE mental health benefits information, links, programs, assistance phone numbers and downloads, including the comprehensive “A TRICARE Guide: Understanding Behavioral Health Care.”

Assistance with other behavioral health services and appointments is also available by phone. In the South Region, ADSMs and family members should call the Humana Military Behavioral Health Provider Locator and Appointment Assistance Line at 1-877-298-3514. All other South Region beneficiaries can call 1-800-700-8646.

In TRICARE’s North Region, ADSMs and family members can call Health Net’s Behavioral Health Provider Locator and Appointment Assistance Line at 1-877-747-9579 during business hours. All other North Region beneficiaries should call 1-877-TRICARE (1-877-874-2273).

In the West Region, all beneficiaries can call TriWest’s Behavioral Health Contact Center at 1-888-TRIWEST (1-888-874-9378) for appointment assistance 24/7.

Other counseling resources include Military OneSource at 1-800-342-9647, or check http://www.militaryonesource.com links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=bWFpbGluZ2lkPTYzMDA4MSZtZXNzYWdlaWQ9UFJELUJVTC02MzAwODEmZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xMjE1NjAzMzQyJmVtYWlsaWQ9dHJhY3kuYS5hbmRlcnNvbkBtaWxpdGFyeW9uZXNvdXJjZS5jb20mdXNlcmlkPXRyYWN5LmEuYW5kZXJzb25AbWlsaXRhcnlvbmVzb3VyY2UuY29tJmV4dHJhPSYmJg==&&&103&&&http://www.militaryonesource.com> for more information, including a listing of phone numbers worldwide. The Defense Center of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury help-line is available at 1-866-966-1020 or http://www.dcoe.health.mil . Live chat is available at http://www.realwarriors.net/livechat .

View this release at: http://www.tricare.mil/pressroom/news.aspx?fid=567

About TRICARE Management Activity and the Military Health System

TRICARE Management Activity, the Defense Department activity that administers the health care plan for the uniformed services, retirees and their families, serves more than 9.5 million eligible beneficiaries worldwide in the Military Health System (MHS). The mission of the MHS is to enhance Department of Defense and national security by providing health support for the full range of military operations. The MHS provides quality medical care through a network of providers, military treatment facilities, medical clinics and dental clinics worldwide.

Company Times for Thanksgiving Dinner

If you would like to know the timing sequence for Thanksgiving Dinner at the DFAC, please see below. Also know that families can come in, pay, and eat when it is convenient to them (if they are planning to eat at the DFAC).

Echo-1100
Charlie-1125
Alpha-1145
Foxtrot-1205
Delta-1225
Golf-1245

Drill SGT Spouse Seminar

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Note from 4 Nov FRG Mtg

11 November is Veterans Day. MAJ Hubbard motioned that we use some of our money to buy 2 Wii Bowling Balls for the Vet's home in St. James. Everyone agreed that would be appropriate.

15 November: NFL Game. Saints vs Rams. Tickets should be here soon for those who requested them and will be distributed.

Thanksgiving:

• At 0500 soldiers will have a Thanksgiving run. Family members are welcome to cheer on or participate if desired.
  
• If you will be here for Thanksgiving, family members are invited to eat in the DFAC. It will be $8.25 per person for the meal.
  
• If you are interested in serving the Vets in St. James that day, contact MAJ Hubbard (scott.p.hubbard@conus.army.mil or 573.596.0131 ext 6-6942).

Gift Wrapping Fundraiser: We have received our dates for gift wrapping at the PX. At each shift we need four adults. No children please. If you are interested in helping out, please contact MAJ Hubbard (scott.p.hubbard@conus.army.mil or 573.596.0131 ext 6-6942). The time slots are as follows:

• December 7 1100-1400
• December 9 1400-1700
• December 18 1700-2000

Christmas party with Santa: Date TBD. Each year we have to wait until dates are known for other installation parties before we can schedule our own. Stay tuned.

Ski Trip: January 18 (MLK Day--it is a Monday). This will be at Hidden Valley in Eureka, MO. Stay tuned for more details.

Dining Boat: In March, we will be having an event for soldiers and their spouses/significant others. It will be a dinner cruise at the Lake of the Ozarks. Currently, the venue holds 95 people. However, if there is a greater interest we will look for a larger venue. Cost is TBD. Also, there will be an option to stay at a hotel room at the Lake for around $70 for the night so individuals are not concerned with traveling home that night. Please leave a comment on this post or send an email to 787mpbn@gmail.com or to MAJ Hubbard (scott.p.hubbard@conus.army.mil) if you are interested.

Tour of Rolla

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Woodworks/Town Hall

Woodworks this month is also the Commanding General/Garrison Commander Town Hall and will be at the Lincoln Hall Auditorium (MANSCEN Complex), 28 Oct 09 (Tomorrow) from 1030 - 1200, but will more likely be done around 11:30.

Directions to Lincoln Hall: Go to the MANSCEN Building take MANSCEN Loop and turn right at the flag pole and follow the road around the building. You will see Clarke Library on the left then pull into a parking spot anywhere in that area. Take the long sidewalk to the right of Clarke Library and then walk in the far left door. There will be signs posted.

Please arrive early to get a parking spot as spaces fill up early.

FYI: Athletic Fields

WIDEST DISSEMINATION PLEASE: All athletic fields are too wet for play this weekend. All games and practices should be postponed. Any questions or concerns please call 596-4359.

Heroes at Home Gift Registry (Sears/KMart)

UPDATE: THIS PROGRAM IS NOW CLOSED.

This started today at 6AM and ends today at 9PM. Sears will send a $100 gift card and/ or Kmart will send a $100 voucher just in time for the holidays. It only takes 2 minutes to complete. Please use the link below, you must fill in the sponsor's information.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/dap_10153_12605_DAP_Holiday+Wish+Registry

Thrift Shop Board Member Needed

The 14th MP BDE needs a representative to sit on the Thrift Shop Board. Please email LTC Fischer if you are interested. timothy.fischer@conus.army.mil

Hunter's Education Class

Hunter’s Education Class
Date: Monday & Tuesday

October 19-20, 2009

Time: 5-10 pm

Due to a large response,
the Hunter’s Education class has been moved to
Audie Murphy’s Community Center
Bldg. 7391, Buckeye Avenue
For more information contact Outdoor Adventure Center at 596-4223.

Volunteers Needed

Our BN will be participating in an FRG fundraiser. We will be taking 3 separate shifts gift wrapping at the PX during the holiday season. The dates are still to be determined. However, if you are interested in volunteering, please contact MAJ Scott Hubbard, BN XO @ 573-596-6942.

Blackjack Bar & Grill Now Open for Lunch

Blackjack Bar & Grill
Open for Lunch
Tues-Fri 11-1300