I CORPS TRAILBLAZER BATTALION Weekly News

NOVEMBER 4, 2011 In this issue:

You can now click on the links below to take you to each section
Intro Section- Trailblazer News Section 1- For Your Information Section 2- Sports/Fitness/Wellness Section 3- Employment/Scholarship Opportunities Section 4- JBLM Community Events Section 5- Kids and Parenting Events Section 6- Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) Section 7- Special Needs/EFMP Section 8- Deployment Section 9- Trainings, Briefings, Certifications Section 10- Religious Activities SECTION 11- Safety Section 12- AAFES- Movies and more Section 13- Madigan Healthcare System Section 14- Financial Matters Section 15- Helpful Websites

**The Trailblazer Battalion News is an authorized unofficial unit information source published for the Soldiers and Families of the HHB, I CORPS. There is no U.S. Government endorsement of any commercial sponsor. Although the information in the issue is current at the time of publication, activities and events are subject to change. Please contact the activity listing for confirmation.**

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1. DONATIONS OF SUPPLIES NEEDED- Attention families. We have received a request from one of our Soldiers downrange for supplies for a project they are doing with the local people. Here is a note from the Soldier. For additional information please see end of this newsletter or click here.
Good afternoon Ma'am, I am writing to request support (donations) for the volunteer program that conducts charitable events in the Kabul area. We reach out to families and children that are impoverished and in need of supplies. I am including a letter from the chairperson that explains in greater detail what the program is all about and the kind of supplies we would like to provide (mainly school supplies). Below is the mailing address for those interested in sending donations which can also be found in the letter attached. Since I will be the point of contact, please include my name in the address in order to help prevent the loss or misplacing of mailed donations. ANGEL CASIANO KAIA / NOOA APO, AE 09320 I have also included a website for the Defense Video and Imagery Distribution System for all to view photos of the last event that took place on 12 October 2010. http://www.dvidshub.net/image/473395/isaf-joint-command-volunteers-visit-local-school If there are any additional questions, please feel free to contact me. Thank you for your support and the support of all unit FRG members. V/R ANGEL CASIANO IJC CURRENT OPS CJPOTF LNO CPT OF-2/NATO USA

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STRONGS BONDS FAMILY RETREAT- We are pleased to announce that we have our first strong bonds family retreat of the deployment coming up the weekend of 18-20 November, 2011. This retreat will be for the Families with a Deployed Soldier. Sign up with your Rear Detachment First Sergeant if interested. This is the first of several reteats over the next few months. In April 2012 there will be a retreat for those families with a soldier on Rear Detachment. Click here or go to the end of this newsletter for more information. SAVE THE DATE! PREHOLIDAY CARE PACKAGE/SANTA PHOTO EVENT- The organization, NORTHWEST MILITARY, that put on the Childrens Event on October 16 in Lacey would like to invite our families with a deployed Service Member to an event in November. The event is on November 12th from 10am to Noon at Freighthouse Square in the lower level of the Foss Hall in Tacoma (which is on the lower level). Santa will be there for pictures that the families can include in their care packages to be sent over (on a digital disk). Due to limited space and supplies, this event is only for Families assigned to HHB, I CORPS who have a Deployed Soldier. Please RSVP for the event by emailing GLUPLOW@FTLEWISRANGER.COM. Click here for more information TRAILBLAZER BATTALION FRG MEETINGS- HERE IS THE UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE FOR ALL THE COMPANY LEVEL FRG MEETINGS FOR THE TRAILBLAZER BATTALION. DONT KNOW WHICH FRG MEETING YOU SHOULD ATTEND? EMAIL APRIL.LOCKMAN@US.ARMY.MIL AND FIND OUT. Page 2

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ATTENDING FRG MEETINGS IS A GREAT WAY TO MEET NEW PEOPLE, AND GET UP TO DATE INFORMATION ABOUT THE UNIT. EVERYONE IS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.

A CO- The Next FRG meeting will be 15 November at the Family Resource Center at 5:30pm. They will be having a combined holiday party (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year) on December 4 at the Family Resource Center from 2 to 6 pm. More details will be coming out regarding the Holiday Party. C CO-Next FRG meeting will be 7 November at 1800 at the Family Resource Center. HSC- FRG Meetings will be the first Wed of every month at 5pm (except December) at the Family Resource Center. Their holiday party will be 17 December from 6-10 at the Family Resource Center.

We are pleased to announce that the HHB I CORPS, Trailblazer Battalion , has an FRG facebook page. Look for us on facebook listed as Trailblazer Battalion FRG or go to https://www.facebook.com/TrailblazerbattalionFRG and click LIKE. Some of our companies also have their own facebook pages as well. HSC- Listed as HSC I Corps FRG http://www.facebook.com/pages/HSC-I-CorpsFRG/152735064786106

C CO- Listed as I Corps Charlie Company Titans http://www.facebook.com/CCOTITANSFRG

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

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EXTRA HOUR THIS WEEKEND! Dont forget to change your clocks this weekend. Before you go to bed Saturday night, set them back one hour. MILITARY AND FAMILY LIFE CONSULTANTS (MFLCs)- They are licensed professionals who provide situational, problem-solving consultations anonymously and confidentially. No written records are kept, and it is free to military and Family members. They can be reached at 253-4958425. In addition, two consultants work with Child, Youth and School Services and can be reached at (253) 677-3883. Page 3

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NORTHWEST GUARDIAN NEWSPAPER SURVEY- At the bottom of the JBLM Web site http://www.lewis-mcchord.army.mil/, there is a NW Guardian Survey Site. Please fill out the survey and submit. There are only ten questions to give the Northwest Guardian newspaper your input on what you want in the Northwest Guardian. LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO?- Check out LEISURE TRAVEL SERVICES discount deals. www.JBLMMWR.com, click on Recreation, then Price List, then Travel Page for exclusive deals and packages. 253-967-3085/2050 for help and information. LTS is located inside the AFC Arena, building 2275, Liggett Avenue. Open Saturdays. LIGGETT AVE ON JBLM MAIN CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION- Public Works has shut down Liggett Avenue between Division and 12th Streets for 45 days of construction. The closure includes the intersection of Liggett and Division, but 12th Street and the intersection at Liggett and 12th will remain open. Parking areas along that length of Liggett Avenue will be blocked. Most of the parking areas have access from other directions, but parking will be blocked completely in front of and west of McVeigh Sports and Fitness Center and across the street from I Corps Headquarters, Building 2025. Parking for McVeigh will be in the rear and on the north side of Liggett, which can be accessed from Pendleton. While Liggett is under construction, the contractor is required to provide access from the parking area north of Liggett to McVeigh at, or near the location of the current McVeigh crosswalk DONT FORGET TO REGISTER TO VOTE- Military residents of Washington state are exempt from some advance registration deadlines but must register no later than NOV 8 to vote in the upcoming state general election (ballots must be postmarked or returned to an official drop box or elections office by the same date). NW Guardian story: http://www.nwguardian.com/2011/10/20/11406/voter-registration-deadline-nears.html. ONLINE PHOTO CONTEST- All ages are invited to submit photos of your original photography, digital art, two-dimensional art and three-dimensional crafts for viewing online at the 2012 Air Force Arts & Crafts Digital Gallery. Categories are grouped by age and division. Each participant can submit up to three entries per category. Pick up your entry forms and rules at the McChord Arts & Crafts Center, Building 1121, Barnes Boulevard at McChord Field. Entries must be submitted no later than Dec. 27. For details, call 982-6726. HOLIDAY MAILING DATES- Deadlines to ensure arrival by Dec. 25 are Nov. 12 for parcel post mail; Nov. 26 for space-available mail; Dec. 3 for parcel airlift mail; Dec. 10 for priority mail and first-class mail, letters and cards; and Dec. 17 for express mail military service. Express Mail Military Service is not available for holiday packages and mail going to Iraq and Afghanistan, said Ms. Faye Slater, the Deputy Director of the Military Postal Service Agency. MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING- Service members & military families are resilient - but sometimes one problem triggers more. To keep from being overwhelmed, it's important to develop mind & body techniques to stay healthy. For National Depression Sceening Day, take a few minutes to visit: www.MindBodyStrength.org for your anonymous mental health screening & help reduce the stigma associated with many common mood and anxiety disorders. http://www.MindBodyStrength.org/ Page 4

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10. OPERATION THANKSGIVING EAGLE- AUSA Family Programs is pleased to announce that we will again partner with Harmony Hearth and sponsors BAE Systems and Raytheon to continue our Operation Thanksgiving Eagle (OTE) project. Operation Thanksgiving Eagle is author, Debbie Finks, effort to recognize and thank military children for the daily sacrifices they make by having parents who serve to protect Americas freedom. Copies of Debbie Finks childrens activity book entitled Its a Family Thanksgiving! A Celebration of an American Tradition for Children and Their Families, will be provided upon request. This holiday workbook reminds us why we hold strong to our history, our heritage and our family traditions and how we draw strength and inspiration from our heroes and our heroines. Operation Thanksgiving Eagle books will also be again distributed at the Family Programs exhibit booth during the AUSA Annual Meeting. To request a book for your children please complete the form at: http://www.ausa.org/resources/familyprograms/OpThanksgivingEagle/Pages/2010TGEagleRegist erForm.aspx?Source=http://www.ausa.org/resources/familyprograms/OpThanksgivingEagle/Pag es/Thanks.aspx 11. ICE COMMENTS- Do you have a complaint, or complement about services received on JBLM? Please voice your concerns through the Interactive Customer Evaluation comment system. Let your voice be heard! Visit http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=site&site_id=957 12. NEW RED CROSS EMERGENCY NUMBER- Beginning June 13, the American Red Cross is moving to a single telephone number for its emergency communication services. Servicemembers and their families will be able to use one toll-free number, 877-272-7337, to send an urgent message to a servicemember following the death or serious illness of an immediate family member, the birth of a servicemember's child or grandchild, or when a family faces other emergencies. Additional Red Cross services will also be available. For those people stationed overseas, the three options for calling will remain the same: calling 877-272-7337 direct, accessing the number through a military operator or calling their local Red Cross station. 13. STRESS HELP- We all feel day-to-day stress. The TRICARE Assistance Program is confidential, easy to use and there when you need it. Visit their website or call to get started www.triwest.com/OnlineCare 1-888-874-9378.

SPORTS/FITNESS/WELLNESS
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ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE 5K, WEAR BLUE: RUN TO REMEMBER WITH BOSS NOV. 6, 1:50 A.M. (YES, A.M.)-JBLM B.O.S.S. buses will be leaving Nelson Rec Center at 11 p.m. for the trip to the University of Washington, Seattle. B.O.S.S. will be supporting Wear Blue: Run to Remember (WearBlueRunToRemember.org) during the 5K that starts the same time it ends, due to Daylight Savings Time turning the clocks back. Register by Nov. 4 at www.active.com/running/seattlewa/anytime-fitness-anything-is-possible-5k-2011 $20 for Military/Students. Wear Blue: Run to

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Remember shirts will be available for purchase that night: $10 cotton t-shirt, $25 Nike Dri-Fit Shirt. 2. PASSPORT TO WELLNESS PROGRAM- Pick up your "Passport to Wellness" at Health Promotion and Wellness Centers - at McChord Field HAWC (Building 726, Fitness Center Annex) & Wilson Sports & Fitness Center (Building 11596, Lewis North). Participate in more than 40 eligible classes, programs & activities for stamps, redeemable for rewards & entries in the Grand Prize raffle! Info: http://www.nwguardian.com/2011/09/29/11195/program-issues-health-passports.html UPCOMING JBLM RACESTurkey Trot 10K Run & 5K Walk, Saturday, 19 November 2011. Help us welcome in the holiday season. Come and participate by walking, trotting or running the 5K & 10K course, or roll on the 10K inline skate course. Give yourself the ultimate challenge and run the very flat and fast routes and strive for a personal best.Register by noon Tuesday, November 8, 2011 to guarantee a shirt and JBLM access pass. Registration deadline is Thursday, November 15, 2011 - without having guarantee for shirt and access pass. 2K, 5K & 10K Santa Scamper & Reindeer Dash, December 10, 2011 Dress up in your favorite holiday outfit to welcome Santa to this fun and exciting holiday event. Enjoy the sce3nic surroundings of Eagles Pride Golf Course while you run the cart paths and trails alongside fairways, greens and through the woods. Be on the lookout for reindeer. A special 2K Reindeer dash course is sure to challenge children ages 4-9 years. Register by noon Tuesday, Novembr 29, 2011 to guarantee a shirt and access pass. Registration deadline is Thursday, December 6, 2011 without guarantee for shirt and access pass. 4. ROLLERSKATING ON JBLM- Did you know that JBLM has its very own, state of the art Roller Rink? The AFC Arena is located adjacent to the Bowling alley and splash park, on Liggett Ave. They offer skating sessions every day of the week at reasonable prices. There is a coffee shop, FREE Wi-Fi, snack bar. They offer a variety of sessions for all ages. They also allow birthday parties, FRG meetings, and unit functions. Visit their site for prices and hours at http://www.jblmmwr.com/skating.html

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EMPLOYMENT, VOLUNTEERING and SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: JBLM will be participating in Public Lands Day with two volunteer events. 15 NOV 0900-1500: Help JBLM Fish & Wildlife plant native prairie species, build planter boxes and bee boxes at Earthworks; 18 NOV 0900-1400: Help improve the JBLM Community Garden. Activities may include building garden boxes, planting winter crops, Page 6

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and general cleanup. All are welcome. To register or for more information contact miriam.easley@us.army.mil or call (IMWE-LEW-PWE/966-1734). 2. WORK FROM HOME WORKSHOP- Are you interested in working from home and prefer a flexible work schedule? Attend a Job Workshop Monday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., ACS Annex, Bldg. 2166, 12th St. and Liggett Ave., JBLM-Lewis Main -or- 1-3:30 p.m., Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 551, Barnes Ave., McChord Field. Bring a resume with you. For more info, call Rick Morrison at the ACS Annex at 253-966-8325 or Bernie Leon-Guerrero at the A&FRC at 253-9820260. SPOUSES EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOP- Thursdays, 10:00am 11:30am at Airman Family Readiness Annex, Bldg 551, McChord Field (across from Shoppette) They assist in the employment process. To sign-up or for more questions, call 253-982-2695 MEALS NEEDED FOR THE FISHER HOUSE- Volunteers with cooking skills needed. Looking for a volunteer activity for your Family Readiness Group, Unit, Organization or family? Why not volunteer to provide a meal to the JBLM Fisher House and its guests? For more information and guidelines, call the volunteer JBLM Fisher House Meal Coordinator at 253-966-1557 General Info: the Fisher House is a home away from home for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers. Meals do not need to meet dietary restrictions, though should be balanced with protein, vegetable, bread, and dessertunique meals encouraged! Donors should anticipate serving 10-14 people. Donors can prepare meals in the Fisher Houses kitchen. If time is an issue, donors can de-liver meals ready to serve as long as they are properly sealed and labeled. Meals can be donated any day of the week year round. 5. ARTS AND CRAFTS VENDORS NEEDED- The McChord Community Center is looking for Arts & Crafts Vendors for their Holiday Bazaar Dec. 1 (set up in morning; bazaar lasts to 5 p.m.) If you have holiday items to sell, rent a table or space! Call 253-982-0718/0719 for details BE A YOUTH SPORTS COACH!- The JBLM Youth Sports Program needs you. The hours you earn volunteering could lead to promotion points and awards. In order to coach or assist a team with JBLM Child, Youth & School Services, a background check and coachs certification training is mandatory. Sports fee credits are available for both coaches and assistant coaches. For more information, stop by the CYSS Sports Office or call 253-967-2405 (Lewis) or 253-982-3432 (McChord Field).

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FOCUS MAGAZINE- November has arrived, and MWR has a new FOCUS Magazine out for your to view. Flip through the November issue online to find out what is going on around JBLM. http://issuu.com/fortlewismwr/docs/nov_2011 SEA GALS VARIETY SHOW- The Seattle Seahawks Cheerleaders, the Sea Gals, will be hosting a variety show for the JBLM community the evening of Saturday December 3. This show gets crowed, so it is advised to show up early for good seats. The JBLM Main Exchange is looking for the first 200 children ages 5-16 to perform with the Seattle Seahawks Sea Gals in the 6th Annual Holiday Show being held on Saturday December 3rd! If you would like to have your child participate fill in this form and email it back to roldanm@aafes.com or turn it in at the Managers Office. Please see the attached flyer for addition information. If you have questions, please contact roldanm@aafes.com . JOIN THE LEWIS COMMUNITY SPOUSES CLUB- Want to meet new people, or get involved more? Join the Lewis Community Spouses Club. This organization is open to ALL ranks and holds monthly luncheons and events. Visit their website for the events calendar, and more information. You can join the club right online! http://jblmlcsc.org/ LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY TOUR- Army Entertainment presents the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Tour on Sat. November 12 at 7pm at the Nelson Recreation Center on Lewis Main. Open to 18 and older, seating is first come first served. The tour features Danny Cho from Mad TV, Pair of Nuts, and hosted by Cerrome from BET. Call 253-967-2539 for more info. TOPS IN BLUE CONCERT- The US Air Forces Tops in Blue tour is returning for another performance. You can catch their show on Tuesday November 8 at 7pm in Hanger 9 at McChord Field. Their 2011 tour Rhythm Nation features swinging jazz, rock and roll, Mowtown R&B and much more. USO EVENT- Join the USOPSA for a night to remember at the Museum of Flight, Thursday, November 17. They will be honoring service members, their families and celebrating the USOPSAs 45 years in providing support to the worlds bravest. Visit usopsa.org to view invitation and sponsorship details.

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ANNUAL JBLM MILITARY FAMILY APPRECIATION WEEK ACTIVITIES- Every year Joint Base Lewis McChord takes one week of the year to honor military families. This years Military Family Appreciation week activities will be held the last week of November. Nov. 28, 1 - 2 p.m. Cookie Social, McChord Field Exchange Nov. 29, 3 - 4 p.m.

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Cookie Social, Lewis-Main Teen Zone Nov. 30, 1 - 2 p.m. Cookie Social, Waller Hall Dec. 2, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Trip to Americas Largest Christmas Bazaar Call 253-967-9496 to reserve your spot beginning Nov. 18. Dec. 7, 5 - 6:30 p.m. Family Treasure Hunt winners announced at the Holiday Tree Lighting Reception, Army Family Covenant Arena (skating rink) 8. LIBRARY EVENTS- The JBLM library system has a large variety of fun events and services for all ages. For information on their entire services visit www.jblmmwr.com/libraries for more information. JBLM McChord Library is having a contest. Can you "Spot the Spot"? Come to McChord Library (bldg. 851 Lincoln Blvd., ground floor, McChord Field) anytime in November and see if you can name where the pictures were taken. Whoever gets the most right wins a prize. Call 253-9823454 for details Story times- Head to the book patch library, located in the Grandstaff Library on Lewis Main, every Wednesday at 10:30 for story time. McChord Library also offers story time on Thursdays at 11am and 3 pm.

KIDS and PARENTING ACTIVITIES

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ATTEND A NIGHT OF PERFORMANCES, HIGH SCHOOL DANCE- Youre invited to a performance of Can you Hear me Now?, the voice of teens through music, poetry and scripted monologues. Hear from teens in their own words about bullying, deployment, music, sports, abuse and being me Friday, Nov. 4 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lewis Main Teen Zone. Following this community event is a high school dance from 811 p.m. (registered youth may bring one guest). Snacks will be provided, and a shuttle will depart the Teen Zone at 10:30 p.m. for those eligible to ride. TEEN ZONE HAIL/FAREWELL- Come one, come all! Teens, celebrate this months birthdays, meet new youth and say farewell to those moving at the Friday, Nov. 18 Hail and Farewell plus registration drive event at the Lewis Main Teen Zone. The fun starts at 3:30 p.m. Bring a first time guest to the event teens can register themselves with CYS Services (parents, well verify everything with you first). Self-registration begins Tuesday, Nov. 1st.

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BABY PLAY GROUP- This group is restarting at the Escape Zone at McChord Field! This drop- in group for babies newborn up to age 1 offers bonding activities, age appropriate toys and opportunity for parents to learn about infant development. Thursdays from 1-2:30 pm. If more information is needed, call Janet Roller at 360-628-1229, or just come on by and have fun! UPCOMING SPORTS REGISTRATION- Register for sports at CYSS Parent Central (JBLM-Lewis Main: #2295 12th & Bitar and JBLM-McChord Field: #100 Welcome Ctr.) You will need: a full CYSS registration on file and a sports physical that is current through the entire sports season - sports physicals are updated annually. For a full CYSS registration, please bring current shot record, Military, DOD, or Contract ID card, three emergency contacts, and a sports physical. For more information call: 253-967-CYSS. Upcoming sports opportunities include: -CYSS Start Smart Camp Registration Starts Tuesday, Nov 1, 2011 CYSS Start Smart Camp registration starts today and runs through Dec. 19. Ages: 3 - 4 yrs. Cost: $20. Camp dates: Dec. 20 - 22. Times: 10 - 11:30 a.m. -CYSS Volleyball Camp Registration Starts Tuesday, Nov 1, 2011 CYSS Volleyball Camp Registration starts today and runs through Dec. 19. Ages: 9 - 15 yrs. Cost: $25. Dates: Dec. 20 - 22. Times: 1 - 2:30 p.m. -CYSS Flag Football Camp Registration Starts Tuesday, Nov 1, 2011 CYSS Flag Football Camp registration starts today and runs through Dec. 19. Ages: 5 - 15 yrs. Cost: $25. -Special Olympics Basketball- Register for Special Olympics basketball for ages 8-18 through Nov. 25 at either Parent Central location or through WebTrac online at JBLMmwr.com

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CLARKMOOR HOURLY CENTER NEW HOURS- The hourly care center on JBLM has added two evenings per week to accommodate families. As of Nov 1, 2011 the JBLM- CYSS Clarkmoor Hourly Care Center will be open Mon 0730-1800 Tues 0730-2100 Wed 0730-1800 Thurs 0730-1800 Fri 0730-2200 Sat 0900-1700 The Clarkmoor Hourly Care Center is Building # 2094 Bitar Ave.You may make reservations up to four weeks in advance. Call 966-CYSS (2977) or go online to JBLMmwr.com/cys, and click on WebTrac. For same-day reservations or changes call the center directly at 966-2490/2491.To verify your reservation you can call either number above.

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younger to learn and play together. The Escape Zone is in Building 841 on Fairway Road. For information, call 982-8590/2695. 7. DONATE TO THE NEEDY- JBLM Teens will be collecting toys, food, baby blankets & formula through Nov. 21 as part of their Keystone Club's celebration of National Family Week. Donation bins will be located inside the Teen Zone & items will be distributed by the teens to families in need in the community. FREE TENNIS MEMBERSHIP FOR MILITARY KIDS- The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced it is offering free one-year USTA Junior Memberships to all children ages ten years and younger that are new to the USTA. Children of active duty military, National Guard, Reservists and Veterans are invited to take advantage of this membership promotion, which launched earlier this year. The offer is open to all first-time junior members now until 31 December 2011. Junior memberships regularly cost $19. To join the USTA and receive the free membership, new junior members in military families can sign up by one of the following ways: using source code- RIBBONU10; calling USTA Membership Services at 1-800-990-8782; or visiting USTA Membership Services online at http://www.usta.com/membership BABYSITTER WEBSITE- Through a partnership with DOD, sittercity.com offers a free membership for military personnel. This site gives you access to babysitters, nannies, housekeepers, pet care, tutors, senior care. You can access background checks, references, provider profiles, and reviews from other military parents on this site. To take advantage of this wonderful offer visit www.sittercity.com/dod.

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10. ONLINE PROGRAM FOR MILITARY CHILDREN- The Student Online Achievement Resource Program (SOAR) is a free online program that helps parents play an active role in their childrens education. SOAR which currently has more than 60,000 users was designed for military families worldwide and it offers tips for parents to assist their children. SOAR maintains assessments aligned to different state standards in order to help make transitioning from one school system to another less complicated. For more information or to sign up, visit the SOAR website at: http://www.soarathome.com/. To learn more about this article, please go to: http://www.military.com/military-report/online-program-for-military-children 11. YOUTH RESILENCY ACADEMY- Youth Resiliency Academy is designed to create a network of informed teens who are better prepared and motivated to respond more positively to adversity and successfully overcome the challenges faced by today's military Family. Courses included in the Academy include: "Bullying, Peer pressure", "Teen Communications", "Dating and Abuse don't go together", Youth transitioning to the new norm", "Spiritual Resiliency" and "Money Matters". Workshop is held at ACS/Waller Hall, Bldg. 2140, Rm. 400 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information or to register call 253-967-9977. The next academy will be held November 19, 2011. 12. THE NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM of Joint Base Lewis-McChord offers parents and civilian employees the following classes and activities, in addition to our regular home visitation program. Some of their upcoming classes include:

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-123 MAGIC- Come on out and try our popular 2 session "123 Magic Class: Managing Difficult Behaviors in Children 2-12" on November 22 and 29th, and Jan 18 and 25th. This class offers parents the opportunity to learn simple solutions and techniques to address obnoxious behaviors (i.e. whining, arguing, tantrums) utilizing time-outs, but with a different attitude and technique than you may have tried in the past. It really does work, according to the many participants who have taken this research-based class. Free on-site child care is available if your child is preregistered with CYS. Advance registration with instructor required. Call 253-320-0843 Teri, or 253-967-2633 Sharon, to leave your phone and email. You may also email Teri at teri.fischer2.ctr@us.army.mil -Common Sense parenting of Toddlers and Preschoolers class focuses on setting reasonable expectations based on your childs age, development, and abilities. This evidence based program will help you teach (discipline) your children what you want them to do. There are 7 sessions to this class and each session builds on the previous one. This class is great when you have older infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The class is Tuesday mornings from 1000 to 1200 at the Escape Zone. Call Diane Zumwalt at 253-320-0639 or 253-982-7032. diane.zumwalt@us.army.mil -24/7 Dad (November 14, 17, 21, 24) New Parent Support is proud to offer a new 4 session class for FATHERS! Being the best Dad you can be is the MOST important kind of home improvement you can do for your family, whether you are a new dad, single dad, or a seasoned veteran. Learn about yourself, your parenting style, and get some new tools for your toolbox while sharing with other fathers. This class is provided by a male nurse, free of charge, Certificate of attendance is available upon completion of class. Additionally, free child care is available with advance registration through CYS. Child must be registered with CYS to receive childcare. Call Steve Keller RN, BSN at 253-312-6482. Or for more information and registration call 253-967-7409 -Stress-Free Parenting class will introduce you to mindfulness stress management and Emotional Coaching skills. Mindfulness Stress Management, based on the book "The Mindfulness Solution" by Ron Siegel PsyD., teaches skills that reduce reactive responses to stressful situations, allowing you to be emotionally present for your children. Emotional Coaching, developed by Dr. John Gottman, teaches how to support healthy emotional development in your children. This 6 session class will be held Mondays from 10 to 11:30 AM, November 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th and December 5th and 12th. To register or for info, call Sol Riou, LICSW at 253-320-1392, or email at sol.riou@us.army.mil -Infant massage is now taught in two locations on JBLM for your convenience! Learn the art of infant massage in this 3 session class from instructors trained to teach the Loving Touch curriculum. Take this fun class while pregnant or with your infant, solo or as a couple, to learn techniques to soothe a colicky baby, improve sleep, appetite and digestion, bonding and attachment, and increase brain development. Classes are taught monthly at monthly at Raindrops and Rainbows on North Fort, the first three Tuesdays of December, February, April, June and August from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Contact Nancy McDermott-Halverson at 253-318-2293 to pre-register. Infant massage classes are also being offered monthly at McChord at the Escape Zone from 10:30 a.m. to noon the first three Wednesdays of each month. Call Rosie Anderson at 360-280-1416 to pre-register.

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13. FREE PARENT CLASSES AT RAINDROPS & RAINBOWS- Bring your children to learn and play youll both love story time, crafts and more. Stop by Bldg. 8197 American Lake Ave. at Lewis North and check out the classes below (call 253-966-4802 for details; no registration required except for infant massage): Infant massage Dec. 6, 13, 20, 1011:30 a.m. Registration, call New Parent Support Program: 253-967-7409. Baby sign language Nov. 16 or Dec. 21, 1:302:30 p.m. Offered by Parent 2 Parent Program. Parent and child group activity/story and craft Nov. 3 or Dec. 1, 1011 a.m. with the New Parent Support Program Story time Nov. 17 or Dec. 15, 9:45 a.m. with Book Patch New Parent Support Programs Play Group Fridays, 1011:30 a.m. 14. HOME SCHOOL ACTIVITY DAYS- Attention all homeschoolers, join us on Thursdays from noon to 2pm at the teen zone beginning October 6. This activity is open to children in grades 1-12. Children must be CYSS registered, and parents must attend Orientation Thursday. The cost is $25 a month. For more information please call 253-967-4441. 15. TUTOR.COM FREE MILITARY MEMBERSHIP- Now that school is starting take advantage of a free membership to tutor.com, and online service for students in kindergarten through 12 th grade. Visit www.tutor.com/army for this free service.

BOSS INFORMATION WHAT IS BOSS? Almost all of you know that BOSS (Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers) is a program that is set up for Single Soldiers to have activities that you can enjoy and volunteer for to get out into your community. The thing you may not know is that BOSS is YOUR program. SOLDIERS AND SOLDIERS IDEAS ARE THE PROGRAM! You can improve the program by just bringing your thoughts to the table. BOSS is not another program that is trying to come up with ideas on its own. They want to know what you think would be fun and exciting. BOSS wants to help set up those ideas and make it possible. You can now follow the events that BOSS is holding by texting. Put in FOLLOW JBLMBOSS to 40404. You will receive messages about what events are going on. You could also have the chance to receive free tickets or other cool stuff.

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DESIGNATED DRIVER (DD) PROGRAM: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! This is an easy way to get hours for volunteering. It starts from 2100 0300 every Friday and Saturday. If this program isnt used, then it will disappear. If you want to volunteer, then sign up at your BOSS board or at the Nelson Recreation Center. Plus, you get free bowling all night. To contact the DD van, call 253-2089169. It will soon be able to accommodate off post as well. Page 13

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MOMS NIGHT OUT (DADS WELCOME TOO!)- Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m. at the Azteca at Tacoma Mall. The Down Syndrome Support Group meetings are open to any parent who has a child with a chronic health care need or disability. For additional information contact Carolyn Jones at 253970-7264 or email carolveenhuizen@yahoo.com AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP- The JBLM Autism Support Group is holding their monthly meeting on November 11 from 7:00-9:00pm at the Family Resource Center, located on the corner of 9th Division and Idaho Ave on Lewis Main. Please contact Cheryl Beene at 253-589-2572 or beeneworks@aol.com. EFMP COFFEE GROUP- Meet other adult EFMs or caregivers of EFMs for coffee at the Lewis Main Battle Bean (AFC Arena - Bldg. 2275, Liggett Ave). The next EFMP Coffee Group will meet on November 8 at 10 am. Call 253-967-3553 for more information; no RSVP required. EFMP SENSORY FRIENDLY MOVIES MONTHLY- The Mc Chord Theater is showing sensory-friendly matinee movies to EFMP Families on the third Saturday of each month at noon. The lights are turned up and the sound is turned down! Families will see the same Saturday movie as the 4 p.m. matinee. For more information, call 982-2695. The next movie will be on November 19. EFMP THANKSGIVING DINNER- Come out for a good meal, to make new friends, and give thanks on November 5 from 1:00-4:00pm. The EFMP Support Group is hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner open to all Exceptional Families. For more information, contact efmpsg@gmail.com.

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WAITING FAMILIES SUPPORT GROUP is an outreach program for family members with a sponsor that is deployed. The group provides opportunities for families to network with others in similar situations and share in the unique experiences of separation and reunion. Monthly meetings and activities are held. For more information about joining the support group or about monthly family events, call 253-967-3633. DEPLOYED FAMILIES are invited to attend a monthly dinner is offered at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30-8:30 pm. The main dish is provided and attending families are asked to bring a dish to share. Please confirm your attendance to Carolyn Clanton, deployedfamiliesjblm@yahoo.com FREE PHOTO BOOK- The USO and Rocketlife are offering a FREE photo book for all families with a deployed Service Member. Familiescan create a 20 page photo book and ship it to any APO address free of charge. For details visit their website at http://uso.rocketlifeproduction.com/

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DEPLOYMENT KIDS- This website is dedicated to kids dealing with the deployment of one or more of their parents. You can play fun word games in the "In Touch" area or learn interesting things about the world in the "Where in the World" section. The "Playtime" page provides links to other fun sites dedicated to military kids. You can also learn how to create a Journal to record all the thoughts and ideas that you have while your parent is away. Click here to go to the site!

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FREE AND REDUCED CHILD CARE/SPORTS/AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN OF DEPLOYED PERSONNEL- The JBLM Child and Youth Services offers a substantial benefit for all families with a deployed Soldier. Beginning 30 days before deployment until 90 days afterward You are entitled to 16 hrs. of FREE hourly per child per month, reduced hourly fees after 16 hours, discounts on full day care, FREE sports and classes (up to a certain dollar amount for the duration of the deployment). To take advantage of this offer visit www.jblmmwr.com/cys for information on childcare registration.

TRAININGS, BRIEFINGS, CLASSES & CERTIFICATIONS

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The JBLM Foster Parent Recruitment Project is a group that has formed on JBLM to address the needs of military foster children. The group is helping advertise the need for military-connected foster homes, both on the installation and in the surrounding communities. Interested families can get licensed if they plan to remain in the JBLM area for as little as one year. By choosing to become a foster parent, they can help these children to live in the familiar military environment, continue to attend their home school and continue their medical care at from Madigan Healthcare System. For more information on this initiative, or to receive information on how to become a licensed foster parent, please contact Sandi Vest at the CAFAC at Sandra.vest@us.army.mil. ACS FINANCIAL COUNSELORS available at Waller Hall the first Saturday of every month.. Call for appointment 253-967-7166. MULTICULTURAL WORKSHOP- Adapting to a new country can be challenging, and relocation readiness is here to help. Attend the Mulicultural workshop on December 7. Call 253-966-6338 for time and location. SPOUSE RESLIENCY ACADEMY- Spouse Resiliency Academy is designed to help strengthen the resiliency of our Spouses by teaching them to look within themselves in order to learn to grow and thrive in the face of challenges and bounce back from adversity. Resilience starts at home and in a networked community that cares. The Spouse Resiliency Academy is strengthening that network. Classes are held at the Airman & Family Readiness Center from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Page 15

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Please RSVP at 253-967-9977 or e-mail jo.dempsey@us.army.mil. The next academy will be held October 24-26, 2011. 5. AFTB ClassesNOV 8-9 NOV 15-17 DEC 13-14

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Call 967-2382 (967-AFTB) to register for classes and for childcare information. Classes are held at ACS Annex, Bldg 2166, Corner of 12th St. & Liggett. Soldiers (E5 and below) can earn 4 promotion points by completing AFTB classes. 6. ASIST- (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) is a two day workshop (16 hours). It trains you to become an effective caregiver for a person at risk of suicide. It helps you perform suicide first aid for this person. It helps you to assist the person at risk of suicide to stay safe and to seek further help. ASIST is a very interactive workshop that equips you to: recognize invitations for help, reach out and offer support, review the risks of suicide, apply a suicide intervention model, and link the person at risk to community resources. ASIST is a very effective program. Evaluations have shown that it increases a caregivers knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond to a person at risk of suicide. Call the JBLM Suicide Prevention Office for more information or to sign up for an ASIST T-2 class. Workshops are from 0830 to 1600 hrs. each day. The dress is civilian casual. To sign up, you must contact: Art Wienandt, Bldg. 2026, Rm. 203B, 253-477-0258. arthur.j.wienandt@us.army.mil
TRAINING DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

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FRG TRAINING ON JBLM- Register by calling 253-967-9496. All classes are held at the Family Resource Center on Lewis Main. Registration begins 30 days prior to the event. FRG POC TRAINING- 25 NOVEMBER 6:30-8:30 PM FRG TRAINING FOR GREEN SUITERS- 18 NOVEMBER 1300-1700

RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES

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PWOC- Protestant Women of the Chapel is a relaxing atmosphere where women can be themselves. We gather together each week for (non-denominational) worship, Bible study, food, and fellowship. Newcomers are always welcome. They are moving to a new location at the North Fort Chapel, and meetings will now be held on Tuesdays from 9-11:30. Follow PWOC on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ft-Lewis-PWOC/135297726511941 for all the latest information regarding their program. They also have a night bible study that will meet on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the North Fort Chapel. FREE onsite childcare available to children registered with CYSS. Page 16

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JBLM BIBLE STUDIES- Are you looking for a bible study? You are in luck. Joint Base Lewis Mc Chord offers a variety of studies for men and women, on both Lewis Main and Mc Chord Field. For a complete list of studies offered please visit http://www.lewis.army.mil/chapel/Bible_Studies.htm

10. DINNER AND A MOVIE-All families are invited to enjoy a free dinner and a family friendly movie the last Friday of each month at North Fort Chapel at 6pm.

SAFETY/ROAD CLOSURES/INSTALLATION ACCESS

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MOVE YOUR UNAUTHORIZED VEHICLES- Effective NOV 10, the Provost Marshalls Office will begin towing non-compliant vehicles/trailers from unauthorized parking at JBLM. This includes all recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, and non-functional vehicles parked on base (except those stored in MWR long-term storage lots or authorized service/repair facilities). MWR Storage Info: 253-982-2206/2303 (McChord Field); 253-967-8282/7744 (Lewis Main/North). HOUSING CHECKS- Do you live on post.? The JBLM military police office can keep an eye on your home while you are away. You can simply walk into the MP Station and fill out a quick form. When you return home, just give them a quick call to let them know. This is separate from the form that Equity Residential asks you to give them when you go away. ROAD CONSTRUCTION ON POST- Please keep in mind there is a lot of construction on post right now. Please be sure to plan extra time and look for alternate routes during this time. The construction is necessary to make improvements to the installation to minimize future traffic and congestion. Thank you for your patience. More information about traffic revision updates and construction changes will come as the contractor announces them. For road conditions, call 967-1733.

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JB Lewis-McChord Movie Schedule PH (253) 967-4329 *recording PH (253) 967-5976

FRI Nov 04 Date Night 1730 Abduction (PG13) 2100 Killer Elite (R) SAT Nov 05 1100 Dolphin Tale(PG)

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SUN Nov 06 1100 Dolphin Tale (PG) 1400 Abduction (PG13) 1900 Killer Elite (R) WED Nov 091800 Abduction (PG13) THU Nov 10 Babies Night Out 1900 Dolphin Tale (PG) FRI Nov 11 Date Night 1730 Dream House(PG13) 2100 Drive (R) SAT Nov 12 1100 Dolphin Tale (PG) 1400 Dream House (PG13) 1900 Studio Appreciation Advance Free Screening (PG) SUN Nov 13 1100 Dolphin Tale (PG) 1400 Dream House (PG13) 1900 Drive (R)

FREE MOVIES- The theater at McChord Field offers free weekend movies. Call 253-982-5836 for schedule.

COMMISSARY
WWW.COMMISSARIES.COM

HEALTH NEWS
1. FLU SHOTS- The Pediatrics clinic at Madigan Army Medical Center no longer has Flu vaccinations on hand for pediatric patients over 2 years of age. Until additional vaccines are recieved, please

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visit a TRICARE network pharmacy to recieve your vaccination. Please veryify that there will be no out of pocket expense with the network pharmacy of your choice. 2. THE CHILD & FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER - FAME CLINIC - offers free, easily accessible behavioral health counseling services to spouses and children of active duty service members. We help keep families strong by promoting emotional, behavioral, and relationship health through individual, marital, and family counseling services. Help is a phone call away. We want to hear from you! Call 253-968-4843. New! Expanded Walk-In Hours: M-F 8:00a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Hours of Operation: M-F 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. No referrals needed Free service for dependents of Active Duty Service Members with TriCare Prime -Counseling available for Individuals, Couples & Families Located at: Old Madigan Bldg. 9923A E. Johnson Ave. Tacoma, WA. 98431 3. PHARMACY CLOSURE- Madigan's Outpatient Pharmacy, located in Madigan Army Medical Center, will be closed on Nov. 11 for Veteran's Day. It will be open for regular operating hours on Saturday, Nov. 12 GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT- Walk away from tobacco for a day on 17 November for the Great American Smokeout. www.ucanquit2.org URGENT CARE- If you have an urgent medical need that does not require emergency care, please call the TRICARE Regional Appointment Center at 800-404-4506 before coming into the Emergency Room. If you are unable to get a same day appointment for your urgent medical need, you will be referred to an Urgent Care Clinic in a community surrounding Joint Base LewisMcChord for immediate attention. DONT BE A NO SHOW- An appointment missed by you is an appointment missed by two. If you dont call and cancel your appointments, that slot goes to waste. Think about how aggravating it is to call and not get an appointment? This could be alleviated greatly if people called and cancelled their appointments, instead of no showing. To cancel an appointment is simple, call 800-404-4506. TRICARE MOBILE APP- You can now manage your health care on the gostraight from your phone! Available in both the I Phone and Android markets. Click here for more information http://www.triwest.com/en/beneficiary/registration/Mobile-Support-Delivered/ TOBACCO CESSATION: Join the growing number of ex-tobacco users on Joint Base LewisMcChord. Call TRICARE at 1-800-404-4506 for a cessation appointment. Also, check out the free cessation counseling, quit tools and promotional materials at "Make Everyone Proud. Quit Tobacco" www.ucanquit2.org YOU CAN DO THIS - You can be tobacco-free! POC: Cynthia Hawthorne, RN-BC, APHN, Madigan Army Public Health Nursing (253-968-4382). NEW TRICARE Q&A FEATURE- TriWest Healthcare Alliance, the West Region contractor for the TRICARE program, has launched a new monthly Q&A to help answer general TRICARE questions Page 19

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on Military.com. This month's topic: TRICARE Young Adult and this month's question: My son is 24 years old and without health insurance. How can he enroll into the TRICARE Young Adult program? To learn more or enquire about the answer to this question, please go to: http://militaryadvantage.military.com/2011/08/tricare-qa-tricare-young-adult/

FINANCIAL READINESS INFORMATION

Financial Readiness Location: Waller Hall, Room 400, 2140 Liggett Avenue Hours of Operation: 0700 1630, Monday - Friday OPEN all DONSA days, closed Federal Holidays Services Available: One-on-one counseling for Soldiers and their spouses (budgeting, debt management, credit counseling, investment education, general financial planning), Personal financial management classes, Army Emergency Relief (AER) Appointment Line: 253/967-7166 Program Manager: Curtis Littlegreen, CFA, CFP 253/967-3525, curtis.littlegreen@us.army.mil Please call 253/967-7166 to make an appointment to begin monitoring your credit.
Classes at Lewis Main, please call 253/967-7166 to register Classes at McChord Field, please call 253/982-2695 to register
*First Term Soldier/Airman classes

Helpful Websites
Facebook pages JBLM GARRISON PAGE http://www.facebook.com/#!/JBLMGarrison JBLM AFAP http://www.facebook.com/#!/jblmafap JBLM MWR http://www.facebook.com/JBLMFamilyMWR I CORPS News http://www.army.mil/institution/organization/unitsandcommands/corps/icorps FORT LEWIS MWR CALENDAR AND ACTIVITESwww.jblmmwr.com FOCUS MAGAZINE http://www.jblmmwr.com/focus.html ON-LINE FT LEWIS COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE http://www.lewis.army.mil/resourceguide/ JBLM MWR mobile app: Trailblazer Battalion Weekly News 11-4-2011 Page 20

The JBLM MWR Mobile App has just been updated. An Android version is coming soon! Visit www.itunes.apple.com/us/app/jblm-mwr to download your free app. MILITARY ONE SOURCE www.MilitaryOneSource.com Every resource you need, free confidential counseling service, PCS information. ARMY ONE SOURCE www.MyArmyOneSource.com information for Spouses and Soldiers, FRG eLearning, Mandatory First Term Soldier Financial eLearning Classes. AFTER DEPLOYMENTwww.afterdeployment.org SUICIDE PREVENTIONwww.suicideoutreach.org

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Operation Outreach Afghanistan Be a part of something great.

The following story is from one of our volunteers: It was a busy day. Thousands of students flocked around the entrance to the school. It was as though the entire village had shown up to witness the opening. I couldnt help feeling bad for the girls sweltering out in the sun in their white shawls and robes. Most of them couldnt have been any older than 15. A man began to pray over the microphone in that resonating drawn-out way that only a prayer leader can emulate. I remember the officials present at the opening making speeches: thanking us and praising us for our assistance; but, I dont remember any of the words. What I do remember is after the ribbon was cut, a boy approached me. We shook hands, as is the custom, then speaking in English he said, I want to thank you for what you have done. My name is Namullah. Gesturing at the school, he said, When I was in 5th grade this was just the side of a mountain, no school, no well, no walls. It is because of you and your people that we have these things today. It is because of you and your people that we have hope. Help us help the children of Afghanistan. A school is just a building. By itself, all it provides is shade and shelter. When you take that building and you add teachers, students, desks, chairs, chalkboards, pens, pencils, paper, and books that is when it really becomes a school. Right now, thousands of children are studying in schools without even the basic supplies that kids need to learn. I am a volunteer for Operation Outreach Afghanistan. We are a volunteer organization located in Kabul, Afghanistan made up of the U.S. Military, International Security Assistance Forces, and civilians. Our mission is to empower the Afghan people through humanitarian assistance. Our goal is to help the children and families of this impoverished country. We currently have 229 members registered in Afghanistan and receive support from across the United States in the form of material donations. Wondering how you can be a part of Operation Outreach? School is in session and the need for supplies is great. Operation Outreach is currently looking for the following school items: Pens, pencils, crayons, markers, erasers, pencil sharpeners, scissors, small notebooks, childrens books, glue sticks, small rulers, paper, small backpacks, games, small toys, 2-gallon plastic freezer bags The supplies you send will mean a better education and a brighter future for the children of Afghanistan. All you need to do is mail your donation to: First Last name KAIA / NOOA APO, AE 09320 Want more information about Operation Outreach Afghanistan? Visit us on the web at http://www.opoutreach.org. Be a part of something great.

Very Respectfully, Trailblazer Battalion Weekly News 11-4-2011

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