The document provides information from the 277th FRSA newsletter including: 1) Applications are being accepted for free Operation Purple summer camps for military dependents in New York State from July to August 2012. 2) The Alpha 277th ASB FRG meeting has been rescheduled for April 19th at 5:30pm. 3) Operation Purple camps provide a fun opportunity for military children to make friends and be reminded they are the nation's youngest heroes.

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THURSDAY, 12 APRIL 2012 .
Special Points of Interest
THOUGHTS 2
Alpha FRG Mtg 4
OPERATION 5
PURPLE
THEATER 8
SPECIAL NOTE 12
May Bravo FRG Mtg 15
LTC Stiller
TF MTN Eagle Cdr
CSM Escalera
TF MTN Eagle CSM
Michele Galloway
TF MTN Eagle FRSA
Office 315-774-1206
Cell 315-836-6496
FROM 277th FRSA: Operation Purple Camp applications are being ac-
cepted now. These are free summer camps for qualifying military depend-
ents. There are 2 camps available in NY State, Camp Wabasso locally from
July 29, 2012 - August 3, 2012 and Pioneer Camp from July 8, 2012 - July 13,
2012 in Western NY. There are also camps available in other areas of the
Contents of this newsletter are compiled from multiple Military Family news sources. Material pre-
sented does not represent the views or endorsement of the 10th CAB or the Army. This material is for
personal use of the readers. All readers are encouraged to do further research for all applicable re-
strictions and guidelines.

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THOUGHTS TO CONSIDER !!!
Purpose is the power that directs our lives! A life of fulfillment is discovered by searching for
and finding the reason for living. Your life is meant to be lived to the fullest. Too many people
live only a fraction of their potential since they have never found their purpose. Rosa Parks
was a woman who discovered the power that drove her life.
Rosa's recognition of institutional injustice prompted her to take a stand for personal dignity.
She believed that having to give up her seat on a bus because she was black was not right.
The day she took a stand for human rights is recorded in history as the day equality for all
people was highlighted in the United States. Rosa, as a middle aged woman found her pur-
pose.
Determine what really matters in your life. Get in the habit of doing what needs to be done in
order to accomplish the purpose you are resolute about for your life. Then, live your life to its
fullest potential. Like Rosa Parks, your purpose will impact the world around you!

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ALPHA 277th ASB FRG Meeting
Re-Scheduled for Thursday, April 19, 2012
@ Rhicard Hills Community Center,
5:30pm. Please bring a dinner dish and
juice or soda to share. Look forward to
seeing you there.
Sarah Popp
937-541-6371
allie299@yahoo.com
Check out all the FACEBOOK
pages. We have a page for the 10th
Combat Aviation Brigade as well as
each of our Task Forces within our
Brigade.

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When you hear "Operation Purple camp" you should think: Kids Serve Too! The National Mili-
tary Family Association's Operation Purple camps are a time for having fun, making friends,
and reminding military kids that they are the Nation's youngest heroes.
The Operation Purple program was created in 2004 in response to the call from military par-
ents to "help us help our kids." The mission of the Operation Purple program is to empower
military children and their families to develop and maintain healthy and connected relation-
ships, in spite of the current military environment. We do this through a variety of means, in-
cluding the healing and holistic aspect of the natural world. The program is joint or
"purple"— and open to children and families of active duty, National Guard or Reserve ser-
vice members from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or the Commis-
sioned Corps of the US Public Health Service and NOAA.
Since its creation in 2004, the Operation Purple program has grown to serve approximately
45,000 military children and teens. The Operation Purple program also includes family re-
treats at national parks and specialized family camps geared to address the needs of children
and families of our nation’s wounded service members.
The 2012 traditional Operation Purple camp applications are now available! For information
about a camp, please view http://www.militaryfamily.org/our-programs/operation-purple/2012-
camps/ for the full alphabetical list of camps by state.
APRIL 2012 Preview Is
Now Available Online
http://www.drummwr.com/
ClassesandEvents_files/
April%202012%
20Pre-
view_FMWR_Preview.pdf

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What’s Playing at the Movies?
Post Theater
Bldg 10725, North Riva Ridge
Admission is $4.50 for adults; $2.25 for children 6-11; FREE for children 5
and younger.
For more movie information, call 772-5571
THU APR 12 - 1900 Act of Valor (R) ALL SEATS FOR THIS SHOWING $1
FRI APR 13 - 1900 Gone (PG-13)
2130 Project X (R)
SAT APR 14 - 1400 Dr. Seuss the Lorax (PG)
1900 Gone (PG-13)
2130 Project X (R)
SUN APR 15 - 1400 Dr. Seuss the Lorax (PG)
1700 Gone (PG-13)
THU APR 19 - 1900 Project X ALL SEATS FOR THIS SHOWING $1
FRI APR 20 - 1900 John Carter (PG-13)
2130 Silent House (R)
SAT APR 21 – 1400 The Lorax (PG)
1900 John Carter (PG-13)
2130 Silent House (R)
SUN APR 22 - 1400 The Lorax (PG)
1700 John Carter (PG-13)

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APRIL 2012 COMING ATTRACTIONS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST
April 14 – Texas Hold ’Em Tournament – BOSS
April 14 – 4-Person Team Bowling Tournament – Sports Office
April 14 – All My Peeps Are In The Library – McEwen Library
April 14 – Masquerade Ball – School Age Service
April 14 – Youth Volleyball Tournament – Youth Center
April 16 – Resume Writing Computer Lab – Army Community Service
April 16 – 20 – Week Long NAF Property Sale – Family and MWR
April 17 – Anger Management Classes – Army Community Services
April 18 – Positive Discipline for Children Class – Army Community Service
April 19 – Fort Drum Annual Volunteer Ceremony – The Commons
April 20 – EFMP Autism Support Group – Army Community Service
April 20 – 21st Annual International Festival of Food – The Commons
April 20 – Youth Karaoke Contest – Youth Center
April 21 – Annual Blue Ball Rugby Tournament – Sports
Please NOTE: The 2012 National
Prescription Take Back Day will be
held at the Fort Drum
AAFES/Commissary complex on
Saturday, April 28, 2012,
10am-2pm hours.
Fort Drum Volunteer Appreciation Week
April 15-21, 2012 @ ACS
7:30am to 4:30pm.

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Battle Rhythm: We are Moving
In Gear! Hear the Sound, See the Smoke!!!
Stay Clear! 277th is Coming Through
This Year! Yeah!!!