This document is a bi-weekly newsletter from the Fort Drum Family Readiness Support Assistant (FRSA) providing information to military families. It includes upcoming events like a Protestant Women of the Chapel kick-off, a Syracuse football scrimmage, and an event called "Fort Drum Rides the River". It also lists current movie showings and upcoming classes and activities in August. Financial information and thoughts on resilience and life purpose from Leo Rosten are provided.

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THURSDAY, 23 AUGUST 2012 .
Special Points of Interest
THOUGHTS 2
BUFFALO BILLS 3
INDIAN SUMMER 7
THEATER 8
COMING ATTRAC- 11
TIONS
VETERANS 12
FINANCES 15
LTC Ortiz
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: Summer is slowly moving
forward into Fall. Enjoy! The upcoming
changes of the seasons. The FRSA Flash is a bi-
weekly posting .
WE ALL NEED RESILIENCE!!!
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 !!!
Life is filled with uncertainty. It is filled with blessings and defeat, happiness and sorrow,
fear and faith, success and failure. It is impossible to know what tomorrow will bring. You
cannot predict what next week or month will bring. Be willing to enter the adventure of dis-
covering your life purpose.
Leo Rosten was humorist in the fields of story writing, scriptwriting and Yiddish lexicogra-
phy. He understood the value of discovering a life filled with purpose.
“The purpose of life is not to be happy. The purpose of life is to matter, to be productive, to
have it make a difference that you lived at all. Happiness means self-fulfillment and is given
to those who use to the fullest whatever talents God or luck or fate bestows upon them.” (Leo
Rosten)
This is your day. It is your time. What are you waiting for? Expect to discover more of your
life purpose each day. Let your God given talents be used to make it
matter that you lived during this time!

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PWOC KICK-OFF!!!
PWOC- Protestant Women of the Chapel: All women, military and/or spouses, and their children
are invited to be a part of PWOC. At our FALL KICK-OFF on Sept. 4th we will have a Bouncy House
for children, information about PWOC, options concerning the upcoming classes, tours of the new
facilities and watchcare available. The Fall Kick Off is a POT LUCK, so please bring a dish to share
as we get to know each other. Bible Study Classes will start September 11th and both will run 9:30 -
11:30 at the Religious Education Buildings, located at 427 A 4th Street W on Old Post. Watchcare is
provided for children ages 5 and under who are not yet primary school age. POC Judy West at fort-
drumpwoc@yahoo.com or 315-777-4774.
FOOTBALL SCRIMMAGE***
All Ft Drum families are welcome to attend the Syracuse University Football Scrimmage on Satur-
day at 1330. Location is the Community Youth Services Football Field off of North Riva Ridge
Loop Road. Parking will be available on both sides of the road in the vicinity of the field. Please
stay a minimum of 30 meters from fire hydrants and key intersections that will be marked. No pets
or alcohol will be allowed. Available bleacher seating may be limited so feel free to bring a lawn
chair.
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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FORT DRUM RIDES THE RIVER
The Fort Drum Community can enjoy the end of summer with Fort Drum Rides the River on Au-
gust 30 in Clayton, NY. This will be the second year that Family and MWR has partnered with
Lockheed Martin to host a fun-filled day on the St. Lawrence River. Tickets are on sale July 30 -
August 29 at the Family and MWR window on the second floor of Clark Hall and at Parks and
Recreation for $5 per adult ticket and $3 for children between the ages of 6-12. Children 5
years of age and younger can enjoy the day for free with no ticket necessary. Each ticket in-
cludes admission to the world-famous Antique Boat Museum where visitors can take a self-
guided tour of the museum, grounds, and explore the 106-foot Rand McNally houseboat "La
Duchesse". Children's activities will be available featuring crafts, family photos, and more.
Ticket holders can take a narrated boat ride on the St. Lawrence River by Clayton Area Tours
and learn about the grandeur of the Thousand Islands. A barbecue picnic lunch at the museum
river shed is also included and visitors are invited to hitch a ride on the Family and MWR trolley
to explore the village of Clayton and its many shops, galleries, museums and restaurants. Bus
shuttle transportation to Fort Drum Rides The River will leave Magrath Sports Complex on Au-
gust 30 at 9 and 10 am, noon, and 1 pm and return shuttles will leave Clayton at 1, 2, 3, and 4
pm. Family and MWR is not responsible for the transportation of expenses incurred by individu-
als who fail to ride the last bus back to Fort Drum leaving Clayton at 4 pm. This event is open to
all Soldiers, Family Members, Civilians, and their guests. Call 772-5370 for additional informa-
tion.
AUGUST 2012 Preview Is
Now Available Online
http://www.drummwr.com/
ClassesandEvents_files/
AUGUST2012Pre-
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
FRI AUG 24 - 1900 Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection (PG-13)
SAT AUG 25 - 1400 Brave (PG)
1900 Spiderman (PG-13)
SUN AUG 26 - - 1400 Brave (PG)
THU AUG 30 - Closed
FRI AUG 31 - 1900 The Watch (R)
SAT SEP 01 - 1400 The Dark Knight Rises (PG-13)
1900 The Watch (R)
SUN SEP 02 - 1400 The Dark Knight Rises (PG-13)

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AUGUST 2012 COMING ATTRACTIONS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST
August 20 – 27 – Lifeguard Class – Monti Physical Fitness Center Pool
August 23 – 24 – Fort Drum BOSS Conference – BOSS
August 24 & 25 – PSAT Study Assistance – Youth Center
August 25 – Women’s Equality Day Event – Youth Center
August 27 – 31 – Table Tennis Tournaments – Youth Center
August 30 – Fort Drum Rides the River – Clayton, NY
Remington Park is now open for family recreation. Remington Park is Fort Drum's premier
recreational facility offering a variety of activities for individuals and units alike. The park
features 5 large pavilions, several medium pavilions and picnic tables for smaller groups,
volleyball, horseshoes, playgrounds, fishing docks ( catch and release only ) , a beach area, a
fitness trail. Two lodge facilities are available for rent ( day use for special events ) through the
Fort Drum Commons. Horseback riding is back at Remington Park. Rides are available on a
first come first served basis on Tuesdays and Thursdays through September 6. Horses are
available for up to three riders. Fee is $30 per person with cash only accepted for payment.
Riders must be at least 8 years of age and under 220 pounds in weight. The guided one hour
trail ride begins at Lloyd ’ s Landing. The beach offers swimming, snack bar, paddleboat, and
kayak rentals. Reservations for the lodge facilities may be made through the Fort Drum
Commons. Reservations may be made for the large or medium pavilions through the Parks
and Recreation office. Remington Park is open 7 days a week Monday - Saturday 9 am- 9 pm,
Sunday 10 am - 8 pm. The beach is open 11am - 7 pm daily. Call 772-4765 for more
information regarding activities at Remington Park.

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