The document is a newsletter from the 3-6 Field Artillery unit at Fort Drum containing the following information: 1) It announces upcoming Family Readiness Group meetings for HHB and Bravo companies in early May. 2) It provides details about upcoming road construction that will close part of Military Road from April 30th to May 4th. 3) It invites families to a ice cream social event at the USO on April 8th to celebrate military children and families. 4) It discusses April being the Month of the Military Child and provides questions military children often ask about deployments, as well as resources for supporting military kids.

1. 3-6 Field Artillery
FRSA Flash
www.facebook.com/3.6FA.1BCT.10MTN
26 April 2012
F O R T D R U M
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 per-
sonal use of the readers. All readers are encouraged to do further research for all applicable restrictions and
guidelines.

2. P a g e 2 3 - 6 F i e l d A rt i l l er y
Calendar of Events
Upcoming FRG Meetings
HHB FRG Meeting 2 May 6pm @ BN Classroom
Bravo FRG Meeting 8 May (Time and Place TBD)

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3 - 6 F i e l d A rt i l l er y
Construction on the Mili-
tary Road and Mt Belvedere
Blvd intersection will begin
30 Apr 12 - 04 May 12.
Because of this construction,
Military Road from Mt Bel-
vedere Blvd to Main Street
will be closed and traffic
will be shifted on Mt Belve-
dere Blvd between Hwy 342
and the Mt Belvedere ACP
Gate. See attached drawing.

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3 - 6 F i e l d A rt i l l er y
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6. P a g e 6
3 - 6 F i e l d A rt i l l er y
April is the Month of the Military Child
Members of the military community often talk about the military-civilian divide, that invisible line that
separates these two disparate worlds and make them feel that most people don’t understand us. But
we need to find a way to cross that line, if not for our own sake, then for the sake of our military chil-
dren. Military kids are known for their strength and resilience, dealing with situations that most kids
don’t have to worry about - like having a parent gone for months at a time and multiple moves. To help
ease some of the stress and worry in military kids’ lives, there are many programs and organizations
designed with them in mind.
So how can we do this?
Question: How can we help educators and caregivers understand our children?
Answer: Communication!
If yr Soldier is preparing to deploy, email your child’s teacher or ask to schedule a conference. Let her
know to keep an eye out for unusual behavior. Share any coping strategies you know your child re-
sponds to. Compile a list of books written for both adults and children about military life. Print out arti-
cles and direct teachers to online resources like Military One Source, Sesame Street for Military
Families, and Military Kids Connect.
Try emailing your children’s teachers if your Soldier will be gone longer than two weeks. The teacher
may just appreciate the “heads up” about special circumstances or changes their children are experienc-
ing at home. Even if the teacher see no behavior changes in the classroom, at least he/she may give out
a few extra hugs.
Military kids know what it’s like having a parent gone for months at a time and have had to move nu-
merous times. They are known for their strength and resilience, dealing with situations that most kids
don’t have to worry about and it has become apparent that not only do spouses need support and help
in dealing with the military lifestyle, but children do as well. With continuous and extended deploy-
ments and the state of the world today, most parents have heard these questions from their child over
and over again….
 Why is Mommy or Daddy leaving again?
 Where are they going?
 Why are they going there?
 Are they leaving because of something I did?
 Do we dislike the Iraqi people? Are they bad?
 What do they see?
 What do they wear?
The questions truly are endless. To help ease some of the stress and worry in military kids’ lives, there
are many programs and organizations designed with them in mind. For a list of resources please contact
your FRG Leader or unit FRSA.

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9. P a g e 9
3 - 6 F i e l d A rt i l l er y
For th
Kiddos e
Calling all teens! The Youth Pro-
gram Coordinators would like to
meet on 30 April at 1700 at the
Youth Center to start planning the
grand opening of the new facility
and discuss programs that will be
offered as well as the hours of
operation. This will be a process
that I would expect to take a few
months to complete. Plans made
must be approved by the Garrison
Commander prior to implementa-
tion. This is an opportunity to en-
sure the facility/program meets
the needs of all eligible teens in
the area.

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At the Gym

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