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3-6 FA “ Swift & Bold”
FRSA FLASH 22 February 2012
FEBRUARY 2012
www.armyfrg.org and search for 3-6FA under 1BCT at Ft. Drum, NY.
Also check out the Virtual FRG webpage for 3-6FA.. Log onto
Check us out at http://www.facebook.com/3.6FA.1BCT.10MTN
Did you know that 3-6 FA has a Facebook Page????
2/24 Chili Cook-off 1700-1900 The Commissary
2/24 Retirement Ceremony 1600-1700 Multi-Purpose
Auditorium
2/24 Right Arm Night 1700 The Commons
2/26 Syracuse vs. Army Lacrosse 1400 Carrier Dome
2/29 AER Campaign Kick-Off 1400 Bldg. 990
2/29 Family Support Huddle 1000-1130 Hays Hall Eagles
Nest
MARCH 2012
3/2 Military Free Lift Tickets 1000-2030 Snow Ridge
3/2 3-6 Hail and Farewell TBD TBD
3/3 Saturday Opening, Off the 1000-1300 OTBP Gift Store
Beatin’ Path
3/5-16 Fort Drum Indoor Triathlon Various Times Monti Fitness
3/5-9 3-6 Field Exercise
3/7 CLIF 1000-1100 The Commons
3/9 Military Free Lift Tickets 1000-2030 Snow Ridge
3/11 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS (SPRING FORWARD)
3/14 Fort Drum Education 1030-1130 The Commons
Liaison Committee
3/15 Volunteer of the Month 1030-1130 The Commons
Ceremony
3/15 FRG Steering Meeting 1130 BN Classroom
3/15 Golf FRG Meeting 1600 Hillside Lodge
3/15 HHB FRG Meeting 1800 BN Classroom
3/16 Military Free Lift Tickets 1000-2030 Snow Ridge
3/16-17 ESC Women’s Conference 0900-1600 The Commons
3/16-18 North Country Goes Dulles State Office Building
Green Irish Festival
3/17 ST. PATRICKS DAY
3/17 St. Patrick’s Dinner 1700 The Commons
3/20 Bravo FRG Meeting 1730 Hillside Lodge
3/21 Spouses’ Club Wine, TBD The Commons
Beer and Cheese Tasting
Contents of this newsletter are compiled from multiple Military Family news sources. Material presented does not represent the
views or endorsement of 3-6 Field Artillery or the United States Army. This material is for personal use of the readers. All readers are
encouraged to do further research for all applicable restrictions and guidelines.
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Employment Readiness
For more job announcements and job searching tips, check out the Employment Readiness facebook page at:
http://www.facebook.com/fortdrumemployment
Upcoming Events and Workshops RSVP REQUIRED:
**Your Career & Life Portfolio - 22 February - 9:30-11:30
**Federal Employment Workshop - 23 February - 9:30-11:30
**Computer Basics for Job Seekers - Basic Word - 23 February 1:00-3:00
**Computer Basics for Job Seekers, Excel - 28 February - 9:30-11:30 **this class is full ** Employment Readiness
Program has partnered with Jefferson Express from Jefferson Community College to offer Soldiers, Spouses,
Family Members and DoD Civilians free computer training at ACS!
**Employment 101 - 8 March - 9:30-11:30
**Resume Writing Computer Lab - 12 March - 9:30-10:30
**Build Your Own Businesses - 13 March - 9:30-11:30
All classes will be located at the ACS building. Please RSVP 315-772-9611
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NBC Show Seeks Military „Unsung Heroes‟; Family Matters Blog
By Elaine Sanchez
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2012 - A new NBC show that rewards selfless people
for their good deeds is seeking service members, veterans and their families to
spotlight in some upcoming episodes.
The show gives people an opportunity to pay a deserving hometown hero back
"for always paying it forward," an NBC news release said.
"The network and producers really want some military stories as no one is more
deserving than those who serve our country," Jackie Topacio, the show's casting
producer, said.
The show will involve someone -- whether a friend, spouse, family member or
even an acquaintance -- surprising a deserving person with "the ultimate gift."
The recipient can be someone who always puts others first, deserves a lucky
break, is underappreciated, saved someone's life, or has made a difference in
other people's lives.
"If you know someone special who deserves more than life has delivered, we
want to help you surprise him or her with a moment they'll never forget," the re-
lease said.
You can apply to be on this show by sending an email to submit4cast-
ingjt@gmail.com. You should include your name, contact information, occupa-
tion, current photos of yourself and the person you want to surprise, and an ex-
planation of why your friend or loved one deserves a special moment. And, ap-
ply soon. Producers are hoping to cast people in the next couple of weeks.
Also, since this show involves a surprise, producers are asking people to keep
their participation a secret.
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Call For Exemplary
Military Children
Between multiple deployments, relocations and time
spent apart, Military Families must learn to make
every second together count. While Soldiers are pro-
tecting our country, their Families are doing their part
on the homefront to keep the tight-knit community from unraveling.
To honor their sacrifices and to celebrate April as Month of the Military Child, The Mountaineer staff is looking for four
Fort Drum youths who show exceptional character at home, in school and in the community. Submissions will be ac-
cepted through March 9 and should be limited to 200 words.
Children will be selected based on the following criteria:
* Scholastic activities and involvement
* Family contribution (helping out at home, chores, etc.)
* Community activities and involvement
* Leadership skills
* Volunteer service
* Academic standing / achievement
* Other activities, such as clubs, internships and summer work
Include any awards and honors the child has achieved.
A nominee must be a student within grades 7-12 and reside with a military service member assigned at Fort
Drum.
Selections will be made before April 1. The Mountaineer will highlight each child with a feature article and photos
on the "Mountaineer People" page (B3). Families with more than one child may submit one entry per child or a
combined entry.
To submit a child for consideration, email the essay in a Word document to drum.pao@conus.army.mil with the
words "Military Child Nominee" in the subject line. Include the child's name and age, and the military parent's
name, unit and telephone number.
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Military Parents Night Out **FREE**
Armed Services YMCA is
hosting Military Parents
Night Out
Space is limited!
Military ID required to regis-
The Y will be hosting FREE ter
Childcare for all active duty
military families at the fol- Registration opens the 1st of
lowing locations and times. each month for Parents
Night Out. In Person Regis-
trations will be taken at all 3
Fairground YMCA- Febru-
YMCA Front Desks. Regis-
ary 3 & 17, March 9 & 23,
tration will close for Parents
April 13
Night the Wednesday before
***Military Parents Night Out the event takes place.
at the Fairgrounds will run
from 6-9:00pm
Carthage YMCA- January You may sign up for
21, February 18, March 17, Two Parent Nights
April 21 each month.
***Military Parents Night Out
at the Carthage Y will run
from 5-8pm If you have questions,
please call YMCA Project
Ages 6 weeks to 11 years of Strong Communities at 315-
age 755-2016.
Activities will include Gymnas-
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Religious Lenten/Easter Schedule
Main Post Chapel (MPC) 10785A Chapel Drive
Riva Ridge Chapel (RRC) 10030 Riva Ridge Loop
Fridays of Lent Catholic Stations of the Cross 1730 MPC
5 April Catholic Holy Thursday 1800 MPC
5 April Protestant Maundy Thursday 1800 RRC
6 April Protestant Good Friday 1200 RRC
6 April Catholic Good Friday 1500 MPC
7 April Catholic Easter Vigil 2000 MPC
(no 1700 Mass)
8 April Community Easter Sunrise 0700 MPC
8 April Catholic Easter Mass 1100 MPC
A chaplain is always as close as a phone call away. After duty hours, call 772-5647 and ask for the duty
chaplain.
Family Life, 772-5540: Daytreat 24 February 2012 0930-1500 Po Valley Chapel P4405. POC CH (MAJ) Rick Cantrell.
St. Michael’s Catholic Congregation 772-0160: Catholic Mom’s Group meets Mondays at 1000 at the
Main Post Chapel, offering moms an opportunity to gather for adult conversation, while their children play in
a safe environment.
Military Council of Catholic Women 772-0160: MCCW meets Wednesdays at 0930 at the Main Post
Chapel. The First Friday of the month includes Adoration & Mass. Rosary for Peace meets Wednesdays
at 1130 in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Child care is available.
Protestant Women of the Chapel 772-5591: PWOC would like to invite you to join us for fellowship,
friendship, and faith. For more information on PWOC send an email to presidentftdrum@gmail.com.
Religious Education: Catholic Religious Education Program is held Sundays at 0930; RICA meets Sun-
days at 1230, and Catholic Youth meets at 1230 at the Youth Services Building. Protestant Religious Edu-
cation meets on Sundays at 1100; studies for adults and children. AWANA meets Wednesdays at 1730
