94th Engineer Battalion quarterly newsletter.

1. The Wolverzine
9 4 T H E N G I N E E R B A T T A L I O N S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 0
DATES FOR
YOUR CAL-
Command Team Message
ENDAR
 Newcomers
Orientation,
every 3rd
Wednesday, Soldiers, Families, and Friends of Leader, is worth it. Day”. With all of the construc-
0830 at Per- the Wolverine Battalion; CSM We just discussed tion equipment and training we
shing Commu- Keel and I want to take a minute the training calen- have, we can do a lot for
nity Center, 569 and thank you for all that you do dar for the the post in one day. The
-0212. to make this Battalion a success months of Octo- Army 10-miler is a yearly
every day. We both continue to ber, November, event and is on a Sunday
 Community be honored to serve in the 94th in D.C. We will proba-
and December
Information Engineer Battalion, and we are bly execute our 10-miler
with the Brigade
Forum, truly thankful for each opportu- on Friday the 22nd. We
“Woodworks”,
Commander.
nity that we have to interact with Here are some of are looking at whether
every last
you. Do not think for a minute the highlights that to make it open to fami-
Wednesday of
that either of us takes being a I really want folks lies also…more to fol-
the month, 1000
Command Team for granted...it to keep in mind: low on that. We have
at Pershing.
is truly a privilege and we would We will support started planning for a
 Make a Differ- do if forever if the Army would Joint Task Force-North with two Battalion Ball on the 17th of
ence Day, 23 let us. construction projects that will December. We will really try
October. The pace of the battalion has start in late September and go and keep the cost low to ensure
quickened over the last few through October. One is in we get max participation. It
months. Just so everyone is Nogales, Arizona and one is in should be a great event. The ball
aware, CSM Keel‟s and my train- Laredo, Texas. All told, there will lead us right into a block
INSIDE ing priorities are platoon sized will be a platoon from 103rd, leave period. CSM Keel and I
off post construction missions 232nd, and 77th working on will look at leave balances and we
THIS ISSUE:
that last between 30-45 days. these projects. We will also will key in on folks that have
Sr Advisors 2 These projects allow platoon have a platoon from the 232nd at more than 60 days in December.
leaders and platoon sergeants to NTC with a company from the We never want folks to lose
HHC 3 leave. We will really try and
work away from the company 5th Engineer Battalion. With all
and battalion and make the criti- of these projects, we will not go encourage folks to take the leave
FSC 4 during the block leave times to
cal decisions that will follow to Fort Chaffee for our normal
them on a deployment. tactical field problem in October. ensure there are no problems
77th 5
Whether it is a project in We are pushing that back into with field or construction duties.
103rd 6 Laredo, TX or Nogales, AZ, or the January/February timeframe. Keep up the great work WOL-
the National Training Center, or Two things that we will focus on VERINES, and ensure you all stay
232nd 7 Fort Riley, KS these projects are in October are “Make a Differ- in touch with the battalion by
really THE way that we train our ence Day” which is the 23rd of looking at our FACEBOOK page.
Chaplain 8 junior leaders to make tough October and the Army 10-Miler The address is:
decisions. While we know it is which is on the 24th of October. www.facebook.com/?
Milestones 9 hard to be without your loved CSM Keel and I have asked every sk=2361831622#!/group.php?
ones for 30-45 days, the experi- company to come up with a good gid=164253110347&v=info.
Resources 11 ence they get from the junior volunteer project that will assist LTC Jeffrey Anderson and CSM
Soldier to the Platoon Sergeant/ the post on “Make a Difference Dewayne Keel

2. PAGE 2
Greetings from our Advisors
The Army Spouse
There is a Special Place in Heaven for an Army Spouse.
The good Lord was creating a model for an Army spouse and was into his sixth day of overtime
when an angel appeared. She said, "Lord, you seem to be having a lot of trouble with this one.
What's the matter with the standard model?"
The Lord replied, "Have you seen the specs on this order? She/he has to be completely independ-
ent, posses the qualities of both father and mother, has to be a perfect hostess/host to serve four or
forty with an hour's notice, run on black coffee, handle every emergency imaginable without a man-
ual, be able to carry on cheerfully, even if she‟s pregnant and even if she/he has the flu, and she/he
must be willing to move to a new location 10 times in 17 years. And oh, yes, she/he must have six
pairs of hands."
The angel shook her head. "Six pairs of hands? No way!"
The Lord continued, "Don't worry; we shall make other Army spouses to help her/him. And we will
Cont’d on page 10
FRG Leaders
HHC
Audrey Keglovtiz
(573)337-1659
CARE Teams
Tami Hines A CARE Team is a casualty CARE Teams are typically set you will always have the option
(254)291-4613 response team of volunteers up on the battalion level, but of bowing out if circumstances
Headhunter_FRG@yahoo.com who provide practical assis- can be called to provide assis- warrant it when called upon.
tance and emotional support tance to other families in other The next CARE Team Training
FSC on a short-term basis to a battalions within our brigade if will be held 28 September
Amanda Robinette family who is dealing with a needed. from 9-12 at ACS. Reserve
(816)248-1779 traumatic event so that the CARE Team Training is avail- your spot by 24 Sept. by calling
FSCFRG@yahoo.com family can continue to function. able to those that would like ACS at 596-0212. Childcare is
CARE Team volunteers are to volunteer and for those that available.
77th trained persons with compas- would like more information
Angie Bryant sionate and generous hearts on it.
(573)647-6268 who are focused on assisting
Outlaws77@yahoo.com others during times of need. Attending training
does not obligate
The actual support provided you in any way.
103rd
depends on family needs, vol- You know yourself
Elizabeth Hernandez
unteer availability and com- better than anyone.
(336)442-9667
mand guidance, but can in- We do not want to
Julie Arnold
clude: make anyone feel
(573)452-2346
Viper_FRG@hotmail.com • Call support uncomfortable by
• Home care assistance asking them to do a
232nd job that they aren‟t
• Childcare support ready for. We‟d
Sarah Wallace
(573)337-4372 • Meal support like to have the
Michelle Bishop • Transportation right people doing
(949)903-3036 the things they feel
• Assistance to visiting family are right for them.
232nd FRG@gmail.com
• Other family support. Once you sign up
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3. 94TH ENGINEER BATTALION PAGE 3
HHC Headhunter Headlines
As the summer heat also supported missions He has the Soldiers in the 562nd on
picked up so did the at Fort Riley by sending a good PT program to keep their
activities that HHC was Soldiers from the 156 mind and bodies sound and has
involved with. SPC Survey Detachment to informed us that most of the Sol-
Mclemore and CPT Fort Riley to ensure diers have access to internet to
Drake both gave birth that the construction stay in consistent communication
to a very healthy boy projects be conducted with their families. As we close out
and girl. If you see by the 77th and 232nd the summer and prepare for the fall
them please congratu- went according to plan. we just want to thank all the fami-
late them on this addition to their Soldiers from the 83rd were able lies for being there and continuing
families. We participated in the to do some training and research to support.
Battalion and Company organiza- for crater repair with the Corp of CPT Dennis Hines “Even though
tional days were Soldiers and family Engineers out of Vicksburg, MS.
members were able to spend the From overseas SSG Stanczyk says we can’t have
day together. In addition, HHC that they are all doing very well.
all we want, we
ought to be
FRG Leader’s Nook
thankful we
don’t get what
we deserve”
Hello all, I am the new FRG leader. food, playing in the water, and win- counter medications a week. I can‟t
- Unknown
Tami is finishing up school; I volun- ning prizes (Wii, digital book, kid‟s wait to share in the fun at future
teered to help her through this bike and more). We have some meetings.
transition. I would like to thank fundraisers planned to get ready for Audrey Keglovitz
everyone for their support and the Christmas party. And we will
understanding through this change. have a fundraiser to send our de-
HHC has been busy these last cou- ployed fire fighters care packages. HHC FRG meetings are typically
ple months. We survived the hot The FRG meetings have been full of held the 1st Tuesday of the month
weather with a company org day at new faces. We had a health promo- at 5:30 at the Piney Hills Commu-
Happy Hollow that was a huge tions class that gave over 50 fam- nity Center.
success. Everyone had fun eating ily‟s access to 5 free over the

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FSC Spartan Word
I want to say thanks to all the in the annual Waynesville duck
Soldiers and Families that race. Spartan leaders had the
made this quarter a big suc- opportunity to attend the bat-
cess. Your support is what talion staff ride to Tippecanoe
drives this company to accom- battlefield. We explored a new
plish many tasks with seamless PT options by having
effort. Our company organiza- “lumberjack” physical
tional day was a huge success. training in our motor-
We sent numerous convoys to pool. It‟s been a great
St. Louis in support of Opera- quarter and look for-
tion Home Front which sup- ward to the next fiscal
plied the Fort Leonard Wood year.
area with book bags and nu- CPT Robinette
merous school and baby sup-
plies. We sponsored a duck
for the 94th Engineers to race
FRG Leader’s Nook
Families are an important part First, our company organiza- eligible for free generic medi-
“I am thankful for of the military world, and being tional day was held on July 1 at cines from the Ft. Leonard
involved in Family Readiness the Stonegate Community Wood pharmacy and is an-
laughter, except Groups is a great way for fam- Center. Not only did this other way for our families to
ily members to be involved in build unit cohesion, it also was save money.
when milk comes
the company. It is an easy way a great opportunity for family On a final note, I want to
out of my nose.” to learn what is coming up in members to meet and start thank everyone who helped
the soldiers‟ training and what building relationships. Our with our two fundraisers this
- Woody Allen resources are available to second event was the Self past quarter. Your time and
them. This quarter our com- Care Class for the pharmacy support are much appreciated.
pany had two events that in- card during a FRG meeting. By Amanda Robinette
cluded and educated families. attending this class families are
Commemorating Patriot Day with children at East Elementary School.
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5. 94TH ENGINEER BATTALION PAGE 5
77th Rock Steady Report
DEDICATION: and the Outlaw Family Organizational Day. These actions
DEFINED BY THE Readiness Group. Many demonstrate the dedication the
OUTLAW FAMILY hours have been spent in Outlaw family has, both in its Sol-
Over the last sev- the burning sun at the diers and its FRG. It is easy to talk
eral months, many TTB jobsite, with FRG about making a difference, but
things have changed volunteers at their side much harder to actually do it, and
for the Outlaws. to man the snack shack these Soldiers and volunteers have,
Commanders, pla- in the 100 degree heat. and will continue to make a great
toon leaders, and They also provided impact on the success of the Out-
platoon sergeants snacks to the Outlaws laws.
have come and gone. A platoon during early mornings at the motor CPT Brent Hamilton
has deployed, and many Soldiers pool while the Soldiers were con-
have joined or left the Outlaw Fam- ducting training. The FRG sacrificed
ily. Through this turmoil, one thing weekends to meet and plan past
remains constant, and that is the and upcoming events, such as the
dedication of the Outlaw Soldiers spouses‟ party and the Outlaw
SSG Eggleston wins the BN Wolverine
post level Combatives Family Day
Tournament Champion-
ship in the light heavy-
weight division. Congrats!
FRG Leader’s Nook
The 77th FRG has been busy this events, allowing us to provide food, Book Swap event, provided infor-
month planning and raising funds beverages, and activities for both mation concerning new school
for Our Company Organizational children and adults at Company policies, and discussed upcoming
Day to be held September 2nd at Organizational Day. FTX‟s.
Waynesville City Park. On the 13th of August we said We plan to stay busy offering sup-
Our fundraisers this month have goodbye to CPT Shiplet, at our port to spouses and families during
included; a Bake Sale at the Battal- Change of Command Ceremony the scheduled FTX‟s and begin
ion Organizational Day and Pie in and welcomed CPT Hamilton and fundraising again to offer; a Family
the Face at Motor Pool. We raised his wife to the Company. Night Event and a Christmas Bash.
almost $650.00 between these two At Our FRG Meeting we hosted a Angie Bryant

6. PAGE 6
103rd Viper Bytes
Hello Vipers and the Viper States. First Platoon, following Maintenance has continued to
Family! The tempo of this great a well executed mission at the be the class of the battalion,
company has been extremely Ft. Wood Ammunition Supply making mission and keeping
busy over the last two months. Point, is gearing up to do a the Viper equipment in a high
I was very honored to take high visibility construction state of readiness. As the com-
command of this great unit in mission in Nogales, AZ, in pany prepares to go to the
late July, and believe me, things support of the US Border field at Ft Wood, and to Ft
have been happening at break- Patrol. Second Platoon is busy Chaffee, AR next month, we
neck speed ever since! Head- preparing to begin construc- continue to appreciate all of
quarters Section has done an tion on a range upgrade on- the support that we receive
excellent job integrating the post while handling a multitude from our Viper Families. With-
few changes involved with a of duties here at home. Third out you, we could never be as
new command, as well as run- Platoon recently returned successful as we are! Until
ning the day to day business of from Ft Irwin, CA, where they next time...VIPERS, FIRST TO
a company with Soldiers did an excellent job during STRIKE!!! ~CPT Bradford
spread all over the United their environmental mission.
CPT Bradford taunts Solders
and Families as they attempt
“Some people are to dunk him at the BN Wol-
verine Family Day in August.
always grumbling
because roses have
thorns; I am
thankful that
thorns have roses”
- Unknown
THE WOLVERZINE

7. 94TH ENGINEER BATTALION PAGE 7
232nd Warrior Review
horizontal support to improve everyone‟s hard work….keep it up.
medical simulation training, the EFT As long as we BE ALL THAT
lane, and to assist in the improve- WE CAN BE (my favorite army
ment of the trench warfare area on slogan), and do what‟s right at all
Range 53. A great project for both times, we can‟t go wrong. WARRI-
the well experienced of Soldiers ORS!
and the newly arrived ones into
such a rewarding military specialty. CASSANDRA D. McGINNIS
MISSIONS CPT, EN
3rd Platoon will head on a 30 day Commanding
August was an extremely busy mission to NTC, 17 Sep, to support
month for the 232nd! the 5th Eng Bn‟s NTC rotation. Do
2nd Platoon just got back on 31 July great things 2LT Foglia and SFC
from a 25 day mission at NTC. Keiffer!
Where they were successful in UPCOMING EVENTS:
their mission: 1) they provided We are currently prepping for our
Environmental Control and Safety first Co FTX of the year!
to (5) Forwarding Operating Bases
(FOB), and 2) and had no issues 2nd platoon will head off to Laredo
what so ever. This says a lot about for a 49 day mission. They will lend
the leadership and their Soldiers. construction to improving a road
The 1SG and I appreciate all the for the United States Border Patrol.
SGT Ford finally got promoted! The
hard work you all displayed during 3rd platoon will head off to NTC for Army decided to make this Soldier an
this mission. 1LT Cain left with a a 30 day mission. They will provide NCO back in June, and everything finally
bang! Much appreciation to you, support to the 5th‟s Eng‟s NTC caught up to him. I sincerely apologize
SSG Delaney, and the entire 2nd rotation. for all the mishap and hope we NEVER
platoon. CLOSING COMMENTS: see anything like this again. Congratula-
1st Platoon headed off to Fort Riley, tions SGT Ford…and we so enjoyed
We will continue to go at a fast
Kansas on 10 August. 1LT Nichols sharing such a wonderful moment with
pace for the rest of the year, major
and SFC Loveless were quick on your BEAUTIFUL family.
Company and Battalion events are
their feet to deploy within a one coming up….but I know we will
week‟s notice on their new as- come out shining. I appreciate
signed mission. Their will lend
FRG Leader’s Nook Six Flags trip was AWESOME, a
total of 153 personnel got to enjoy
a day out in the Sun on the Army‟s
We have another addition to the but all of our spouses time, and mostly on the Army‟s
FRG volunteer family. Mrs. Mi- simply MAKE THINGS [FRG‟s] dime! You can‟t beat that.
chelle Bishop has signed on as a Co HAPPEN, and you all
-Leader in the FRG. She will be an truly support your
AWESOME addition to the whole Soldiers in such a way,
working team. I get so excited that it only makes us stronger.
when I see spouses volunteer in the
Company. I truly believe we are as
Cassandra D. McGinnis
strong as we are not only because
of the strong NCOs in the Com-
pany (the backbone of the Army),

8. PAGE 8
Chaplain’s Blessings
Selfless service is the new Do you feel friendless? Try for the benefit of the team as a
revolution some unselfish giving of your whole. Families, friends and co-
Has your concern for self- time, energy and emotion to workers find true success in
absorbed career advancement your family and friends. self-sacrifice for a common
overruled relationships at Selfless service also demands a goal of the group.
home and work? What about look within the workplace. True success is not measured
those decisions and actions Mission effectiveness hinges by how distinctly independent
that help your image or your upon how you interrelate, you are, rather how contrib-
career? Is that your preoccupa- cooperate and collaborate utive.
tion? Bottom line, selfless with co-workers in a common When you evaluate team
service deserves your reevalu- focus and purpose to effec- members you will find some
ation today. You live, love and tively accomplish an objective. with inadequacies, which only
work in community, and how If you are a Lone Ranger, per- selfless acts of direction can
“It isn’t what you you relate to that community haps you are a good actor, but cure. You must find a way to
depends on your success, do- you can‟t be an effective work- restore the inexperienced,
have in your mestically and at work. place team member when your gently discipline the erring, and
pocket that makes Selfless service addresses your operation is dismally deficient. forgive the offender. Doing
relationships, starting at home. Efficient operations include these things takes real humility
you thankful, but Those who live with you know making your co-workers feel and real internal fortitude be-
you best, so how do you relate like they all are contributors. cause you realize some of
what you ave in
to your spouse, children, other How much do you sacrifice for those same faults within your-
your heart.” family members or room- your team members at work? self. Evaluation, in itself, opens
mates? Devotion to mission and occu- you for scrutiny, and fortu-
- Unknown nately, change.
Are your home relations pation is only effectual when
mostly competitive rather than you devote yourself to those As you sacrifice for others,
cooperative? If you find your- in the team and the purpose each sacrifice nets the next;
self in argument more than for which that team exists. they become a continual wheel
agreement and cooperation That dog-eat-dog, step-on-the- of selfless members helping
with members in your home, next-head rung, climb to the each other to do better and be
those relationships need refin- top of the King of the Hill will better. A transformation revo-
ing. find you in a dung pile at the lution avalanches as selfless
Are you selfless in service to base, because that motivation service rolls from one person
your spouse? Do you sacrifice is all wrong. Taking one for to the next: a friendship into a
for your children? What about the team must be brought up marriage, a family into a team,
your friends, do you concede to yet a higher level; that‟s a platoon into the U.S. Army,
to their needs? Your family and where credit for a job well and a nation into the world.
friends need to experience a done is best collected, rather And that‟s who makes this
self-denying, unselfish compan- than taking the credit for the revolution reality. You.
ion. You need to be willing to job yourself. The team does You are the greatest when you
forgo some of your own needs the job! are selfless, sacrificing for the
and pleasures for the benefit of Both home and workplace benefit of others.
others. teams work best when all indi- Chaplain (CPT) Kevin Daul
Do you feel alone at home? viduals sacrifice self-interest
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9. 94TH ENGINEER BATTALION PAGE 9
Farewell My Friend
So Long, Farewell, auf Wiedersehen, quinones, SPC Jimenz, SSG Lucus, Parker, SPC Spaarga-
Good-bye. To all of you who are leav- SFC Pacheco, SPC Templeton, ren, SGT Stutzman,
ing to move on to bigger and better CW2 Boggess SPC Sutton, SPC
things we wish you good luck in your 77th Vaiau, SPC Williams
life and career. 232nd
SGT Bradshaw, SPC Clark, SPC
HHC Cooper, SPC McFarland, SPC Pina- SPC Dill, SPC Monday, SGT Peles,
SSG Adams, SPC Dunz, SGT les, SSG Richerson, SPC Salvador, SGT Ribultan, SPC Shoemaker, SPC
McDole, SPC Peters, SGT Nieren- SPC Torres, SSG Wing Tipton, SPC Whitfield
berger, SPC Nicholson, CPT Slack, 103rd
MAJ Sutton
SGT Beauharnos, SPC Burnash,
FSC SGT Calder, SPC Clay, SGT
SPC Acevedo, SPC Aycock, SPC Garrett, CPL Hanson, PFC James,
Blevins, SGT Bunn, SPC Franceschi- SPC Ketchum, PFC Knapp, PFC
Special Deliveries
HHC - Drake family
FSC - Pate family, Pacheco family, Kejeergard family, Wisler family
77th - Benvignati family, Ponce family, Bradshaw family, Donaldson family
103rd - Brandon family, Deans family
232nd - Wright family, Cardona family, Shoemaker family
Welcome Wolverines!
We welcome into the ranks of the and MAJ Winkler & family. field & family, SPC Gray & family,
Wolverines the following Soldiers FSC SPC Afualo Robinson & family, PFC
and Families: Kabus, PV2 Sargent, SGT Snook &
CPL Gibson & Family, PFC Wine & family, SGT Moran & family, PFC
HHC family, SGT St John & family, SPC Mean & family, SPC Saubert & fam-
PFC Raymond & family, SGT Po- Badeaux, SPC Nunez & family, SGT ily, SGT Enns & family
baanz & family, SPC Woodside & Whittle & family, PV2 Cummings,
family, PV2 Agular, PV2 Rawson, PFC Glass 232nd
FPV Leonard, SFC Jones & family, 77th SPC Gore & family, SGT Espinoza &
SPC Tester & family, SGT Crist & family, SGT Hart & family, SGT
family, PFC Mullens, PV2 Haynes, SPC Gunter, SPC Gilmore, SPC Lee Jones, SGT Munoz, PV2 Guy &
PFC Harsell, SGT Oats & family, & family, SGT Vanvorce & family, family, SGT Hudspeth & family, PFC
SFC Miller & family, PV2 Grosso & SFC Jones, SGT Benjamin & family Joyce & family, SFC Loveless &
family, SPC Estradarios, PFC 103rd family, 2LT Johns, SGT Wegner
Owens, CPT McKelvin & family, SGT Eskridge & family, SGT Setch-

10. PAGE 10
Advisors cont’d
give her/him an unusually strong and resilient heart so it can swell with pride in her husband's or his
wife‟s achievements, sustain the pain of separations, beat soundly when it's over-worked and tired,
and be large enough to say 'I understand,' when she/he does not, and say 'I love you,' regardless."
“Lord,” said the angel touching his arm gently, “Go to bed and get some rest. You can finish this
tomorrow.”
“I can‟t stop now,” said the Lord. “I am so close to creating something unique. Already this model
heals herself /himself when she/he is sick. She/He can put up 6 unexpected guests for the weekend,
wave goodbye to her husband/his wife from a post, depot, or airport, and understand why it is im-
portant that he/she leave.”
The angel circled the model of the Army spouse, looked at it closely and sighed, "It looks fine, but
it's too soft."
94th Engineer Battalion "She/He might look soft," replied the Lord, "but she/he has the strength of a lion. You would not
Senior Advisors, Tish believe what she/he can endure."
Anderson & Sheree Keel
Finally, the angel bent over and ran her/his finger across the cheek of the Lord's creation. "There‟s a
leak," she announced. "Something is wrong with the construction. I am not surprised that it has
cracked. You are trying to put too much into this model."
The Lord appeared offended at the angel's lack of confidence. What you see is not a leak," he said.
“Blessed are those "It's a tear."
that can give "A tear? What is it there for?" asked the angel.
The Lord replied, "It's for joy sadness, pain, disappointment, loneliness, pride: a dedication to all the
without values that she and her husband/he and his wife hold dear."
remembering and "You are a genius!" exclaimed the angel.
receive without The Lord looked puzzled and replied, "I didn't put it there."
The Lord paused for a moment and then smiling he told the angel: “Take note! Our Army
forgetting.”
Spouse is well read in My Word. She/he emulates James 1:2-4: „When you have many
- Unknown kinds of troubles, you should be full of joy, because you know that these troubles test
your faith, and this will give you patience. Let your patience show itself perfectly in what
you do. Then you will be perfect and complete and will have everything you need.‟ ”
The angel exclaimed, “Well done!”
Thank you Wolverine Spouses!!! We may not really run off coffee or be prepared to host 4 or 40
unannounced, but your hearts are pure and resilient. You are appreciated for all of the unseen sacri-
fices that you make. Again, thank you for your faithful service to this GREAT BN and to our GREAT
Nation.
Wolverines!
Tish and Sheree
THE WOLVERZINE

11. 94TH ENGINEER BATTALION PAGE 11
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The Financial Readiness Program at ageable budget you can follow. If classes on learning how to save and
ACS not only offers budget and you are in need of more assistance invest, preparing financially for a
debt management classes but also they can help you with consolidat- move and buying a car or a house.
one on one counseling. They are ing debt and making a plan to pay it To find out more about these FREE
available to help you set up a man- down. The program also offers services call 596-0212 today!
Things to Do in Our Communities
 ATV Rodeo, 25 September at  Frogtober Fest, 9 October  Halloween Bash - 23 October
Shady Dell Park, Richland, MO. Waynesville City Park. Experi- from 6:30-9:30 at the Pulaski
Gates open at 12:00, admission ence the Middle Ages through County FLW Shrine Club (exit
is $3.00. (573)765-4421 arts, crafts and demonstrations. 153 off I-44). Safe trick-or-
treating, haunted houses and a
 Journey Stories, 2 October - 13  Haunted Hayride, 15-16 Octo-
hay ride. $2.00 donation.
November. The Smithsonian ber at FLW‟s Lake of the Ozarks
Traveling Exhibit will be at the Recreation Area from 7:30 pm -  Parents Night/Day Out 2nd
Old Stagecoach stop downtown 10:00 pm. Bring your marshmel- Sunday 12-4pm and 4th Friday 6-
Waynesville with lots of events, lows for the bonfire! 789 Olney 10pm for ages up to 5th grade.
activities and displays. FREE Cir, Linn Creek. 573-346-5673 Cost is $4.00/hr. 596-0200
FREE

12. PAGE 12
Relationship Resources
Check out these great FREE long you‟ve been together. On ture and opportunity. But they
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guages By Gary how to get through those author of Conquering Your
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partners. twentysomethings who have
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ways to express Fighting for Your
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love. What speaks times and figuring out what
volumes to you Steps for Prevent-
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Edge! Program October classes
Edge! is an exciting new pro- that appeal to them in each
gram that provides out-of- category each month. Some of
school activities for children the past activities offered have
and youth. The Army-wide been Archery, Canoeing,
program was made possible Framing, Cooking, Golf and
through an Army Family Cove- Auto Maintenance.
nant initiative and cooperation The program is free for sixth-
between CYSS and several to 12th-graders and available
MWR departments. for a small fee to first- to fifth-
Edge! stands for Experience, graders. For those enrolled in
Develop, Grow, and Excel. School Age Services (SAS)
The four primary categories of before/after school program it
EDGE! are Adventure, Art, Fit is also free.
and Life. Children and youth Contact Tiffany Harris for
may sign up for those activities more information at 596-0200.
THE WOLVERZINE

13. 94th Engineer FRG Steering Committee
Mission Statement:
We will listen to and handle Family member con-
cerns and issues with respect, understanding, and
kindness.
94th Engineer Battalion
We will provide the necessary, appropriate commu-
Stephanie D. Leary
nications and resources to help Family members stay
Family Readiness Support Assistant
informed, knowledgeable, and educated.
Bldg 1022 East 20th Street We will reach out personally to all Family members
Fort Leoanrd Wood, MO 65473 with genuine concern and appreciations in order to
Phone: (573)596-0131 x63968 sustain, support and motivate them throughout their
Cell: (573)837-8086 Wolverine tours.
E-mail: stephanie.leary@us.army.mil
We will act responsibly with the financial assets and
Join us on Facebook! Search for resources of the 94th Engineer Battalion and promise
our group, 94th Engineer Battalion to use these monies to benefit the Wolverine Family
members as a whole.
“Building Firm Foundations”
FRSA Note
FAMILY READINESS. It‟s a term classes on Army 101; Spouse Bat- system.
used often when speaking to military tlemind Training provides information When should you be ready? Family
Families. When you first heard this on the emotional stages of separation; Readiness is a permanent responsibil-
phrase did you ask yourself ready for Strong Bonds provides relationship ity, emergencies can happen at any
what? building skills; and Army Community time. Being ready means having the
Family Readiness is the preparing and Service (ACS) offers real-life classes in knowledge, skills, and courage to take
equipping Army Families with the a variety of areas. care of yourself and your Family when
skills and tools needed to successfully Knowing who and where to turn to in your Soldier is home or away - no
meet the challenges of military life. any situation whether it is during a matter the situation. It does not
By meeting this goal through informa- deployment, TDY, or normal work begin or end with deployment.
tion, training and experience, success- schedule is important also. Your Are you ready?
ful Army Families are fully prepared Family Readiness Group Leader is
to meet that challenge. trained and prepared to provide you Stephanie Leary
How do you become ready? There referrals if you need assistance. Addi-
are many programs available to help tionally FRG meetings often provide
prepare and educate you. Army Fam- information and resources and an
ily Team Building (AFTB) offers opportunity to build your support
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in accordance with DoD 4525.8-M, Official Mail Management Manual.