The JSS Weekly Newsletter-filled with all of our upcoming events as well as military articles.

1. Washington National Guard
Joint Services Support
JSS Weekly Update Week Ending February 24, 2012
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Operation Homefront
State Volunteer Workshop and 2
Youth Symposium Flyer
To Give 100 Donations Homes to Veterans
Improved Physical Fitness 3 Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit that provides emergency assistance to military
Uniform Survey
families and Wounded Warriors, today launched a partnership with Chase that will put at
Upcoming Events 3 least 100 Wounded Warrior, military, and veteran families permanently into homes this year.
Tacoma Area Baby Shower: 3 The bank is providing the homes and other support to enable Operation Homefront to admin‐
Attention Area Moms‐To‐Be ister the “Homes on the Homefront” program. Operation Homefront will provide ongoing
The, POWER OF A POST 4 transitional services to the families until such time the properties are actually deeded to the
recipients.
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Army Family Action Plan (AFAP)
Operation Homefront and Chase will match homes in the bank’s inventory with deserving
Loose Weight With This Expert 5 families served by the nonprofit. Some of the requirements that applicants must meet
Tip include: 1) be active duty, Guard or Reserve, or have been honorably discharged, 2) not
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currently own a home, 3) be financially capable of sustaining the home throughout an initial
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transition period and beyond.
Event Flyers 6 ‐ 7
The program’s first priority will be to place families who currently live at an Operation
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Homefront Village, which provides transitional housing for Wounded Warrior families. Other
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Wounded Warriors, surviving single spouses of those killed‐in‐action, and post‐9/11 disabled
veterans will also receive priority consideration under the program. Any veteran of any era,
regardless of wounded or disability status, will be eligible to apply.
Military families can apply for the Homes on the Homefront program by logging on to
www.OperationHomefront.net/HomesOnTheHomefront. To read more go to below website:
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Family Programs Senior FRSA (253) 512‐7753
to receive the Washington National Guard
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spouse seeking assistance to pursue an undergraduate, graduate or post‐graduate degree as a
full‐time student at a public or private, 4‐year U.S.‐based accredited institution.
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IMPROVED PHYSICAL FITNESS UNIFORM (IPFU) SURVEY
The Army is conducting a survey on the comfort, fit, and quality of the current IPFU to determine whether it meets the
needs of the Soldier. The survey allows the Soldier to list any minor modifications or suggest a complete redesign of the
IPFU. The survey is available to all Soldiers and can be conducted by visiting AKO or one of the following addresses:
with CAC access, use https://ipfusurvey.natick.army.mil.
The SMA would like to stress that the Army‐wide IPFU survey is the Soldier's opportunity to provide feedback by which
will be used to assist with the update to the Army's current PT uniform.
Highly recommend maximum participation for this survey as it is the Soldier's opportunity to provide feedback.
Upcoming Events
Clean out your closets & garage! It's time for the Spring Flea Market, Sat, Mar. 10 in the MWR Fest Tent. $24 for 2
tables/spaces; $34 for 3 tables/spaces. Space is limited‐‐reserve your spot now by calling 967‐6772.
Get ready for the running of the green at the annual St. Patty's Day 5 & 10K run, Sat, Mar. 17 starting at the MWR
Fest Tent. Check out the live Irish band, enjoy traditional Irish food & beverages. Register online at JBLMmwr.com with
WebTrac by noon Mar, 6 to guarantee a race shirt!
Tacoma Area Baby Shower: Attention New Moms‐To‐Be
We are excited to announce our 4th Baby Shower in Tacoma open to all branches of the military. We will be celebrating
with new moms and moms‐to‐be who have NOT attended a previous OHWA baby shower and whose due date/
delivery date is between February 1, 2012 – August 1, 2012. (For moms without a ‘bump’ – please provide ultrasound.)
Sorry ‐ this is for moms only ‐ NO dads, family, friends or children over the age of 3 months.
Registration is required and will be available starting March 1, 2012, so please bookmark this page and check back on
March 1.
Preference will be given to:
 E‐4 and lower (service member or spouse) from March 1 – 14
 E‐5 and lower (service member or spouse) from March 15 – March 22
 All active duty military or spouse after March 22
Please contact Diana.Morrison@OperationHomefront.net with any questions.
Saturday, April 28th ‐12:00 – 3:00
Real Life Family Center, 17708 – 28th Ave East, Tacoma, WA 98445
POC: Questions regarding the announcement, needed information, and registration is WO1 Richard Kraft, WAARNG
Ground Safety Officer.
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The, POWER OF A POST
A post or Facebook news feed profile update can be a very powerful thing. With the ability to motivate, intrigue,
inform, entertain and communicate, these Facebook posts can be very important to our everyday lives.
Recently JSSWA featured a photo of an infant holding a sign for a returning deployed parent stating, “I’ve been waiting
my whole life to meet you!”
This Photo of the Day Facebook post received over 900 likes,
over 350 shares and numerous powerful comments like,
“My mother went through birth without her husband at her
side...and he did not and could not return to her until I was
over 2 years old... let’s all THANK A VET and THANK THEIR
SPOUSES...they don't get near enough credit for what they go
through while their soldier is gone. “
Another comment that stood out came from a new mother,
“I just went thru this...my daughter just met her dad last week
and she is nine months old...this sign brought tears to my
eyes...’’
These and other comments proved to us the power of a post
in reaching the military community we serve. The JSS is glad to
have your support and will strive to use that power to better
serve our military community and continue to provide so many
great programs for them.
The JSS is proud to provide military supporting services like
Family Programs, Youth Programs, Suicide and Sexual Assault
Prevention, Yellow Ribbon Deployment Cycle Support,
Employment Transition Services and Wounded Warrior
Programs.
Job fairs, military deals, resume building classes, family
retreats, youth retreats, awards ceremonies, inspiring photos, community happenings and videos are just some of
the powerful posts that Joint Services Support Washington’s Facebook page shares with the world on a consistent and
constant basis.
This ability to share, with other military and non‐military members, new and old ways to better assist our servicemen
and women through social media is a pleasure.
Being able to improve and positively affect the JSS’s audience through a post is a power we don’t take likely.
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Army Family Action Plan (AFAP)
Since 1983, the Army Family Action Plan has been the driving force behind the hundreds of policy changes
and program improvements. The AFAP is a program designed to improve quality of life for Soldiers, Air‐
men and their families.
Click on hyperlink afap@washingtonguard.org to send an email requesting the form.
Lose Weight with this Expert Tip
TriWest Healthcare Alliance
Did you know more than half of American adults are overweight or obese? The actual number is 66 percent, according
to the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. Imagine a map of the U.S. showing the
Mississippi River. Then imagine everyone west of the river is obese.
The problem is just that big.
According to the American Dietetic Association, if you’re overweight or obese, you’re at a higher risk of:
 Heart disease
 Stroke
 Diabetes
 Certain cancers
 Liver and gallbladder disease
 Infertility
You’ve probably heard that with proper diet and exercise, you can lose weight and keep it off. But you may not know
about this other little secret to weight loss.
Keep a Journal
“Keeping a food and exercise log can help you achieve the weight loss results you want,” said Meghean Cook, a health
coach at TriWest Healthcare Alliance. “A log is a way to hold yourself accountable for the foods you put into your
mouth and the activity you choose to do.”
Cook said keeping a food journal may reveal habits you didn’t even know existed. Do you grab a snack every time you
pass the candy jar at work? Do you nibble all day, and then eat a huge meal at night? Do you drink too many high‐
calorie beverages in the morning?
Keeping a journal just doesn’t work for food, but for exercise too.
“Recording your exercise can be very motivating to see your progress. You may notice you can walk farther, longer or
faster,” Cook said. “Or you may notice you are stronger in your daily tasks because of the strength training you have
been doing.”
The key is this: keep it honest.
For more healthy living tips, visit TriWest.com/HealthyLiving.
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J9 Directorate Main Line: 1‐877‐585‐5655
Contact List
Employment Transition Coaches Transition Assistance Advisor Family Assistance Coordinators
Camp Murray (Pierce County) Annie DeAndrea (253) 512‐8722 Serves Camp Murray‐Pierce County
Main number: (253) 512‐8540 Trisha Bronson (253) 512‐7588 Denise Whitten (253) 512‐8367
Tamie Clark (253) 512‐8727
Morgan Zantua (253) 512‐8400
Kosal Gablehouse (253) 512‐1382 Warrior Transition Unit Liaison Serves South King County &
SSG Aaron McCarthy (253) 512‐1351 West Pierce County ‐ Camp Murray
King County Deborah Discolo (253) 945‐1869
Kent: Rich Garmong (253) 512‐1391 BB: (253) 355‐5124
Jacqui Miller (253) 512‐1816 Yellow Ribbon Team
24410 Military Rd, Kent 98032 Air Guard YR Contractor
Thurston: Shamra Ness (360) 704‐6739 Veronica Sanchez (253) 512‐1359 Serves Grays Harbor, Thurston, Lewis, Pacific,
Seattle: Matt Ridgway (206) 378‐6432 Wahkiakum, Cowlitz, Clark, and Skamania
1601 W Armory Way, Seattle 98119 DCS Plans and Operations County
Ken Schwarm (253) 512‐1383 Eva Valentine (360) 704‐6707
Snohomish County Cell: (360) 628‐7195
Eric Collins (360) 738‐6166 515 Eastside St SE, Olympia 98501
2730 Oakes Ave, Everett 98201 Joint Family Support Assistance
Program
Port Orchard (Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap County) Military OneSource Serves North King County
Galen Fries (360) 473‐2656 Don Ham Sara Robertson (206) 473‐2896
1950 Mile High Drive, Port Orchard 98366 Brief Support/Scheduling (253) 303‐2751 BB: (206) 378‐6466
MOS Resources and Assistance 1‐800‐342‐9647 1601 W Armory Way, Seattle 98119
Vancouver/Centralia
Cindy Roadifer (360) 567‐7578 Personal Financial Counselor
James White (253) 307‐7297 Serves Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, San Juan,
Moses Lake, Yakima & Tri‐Cities and Island County
Ray Villarreal (509) 361‐4173 Operation Military Kids Nicole Sopher (360) 436‐2423
6500 32nd Ave, Moses Lake 98837 Darleen Munson (253) 445‐4557 BB: (425) 293‐9640
Serves Kiltitas, Yakima, and Klickitat County, Adams, 13613 40th Ave NE, Marysville 98271
Franklin, Benton, Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield, and Child & Youth Military Family Life Consultant
Asotin County, Okanogan, Chelan, Douglas, and Grant Kim Larkey (253) 355‐9939
County Serves Clallam, Jefferson, Mason, and Kitsap
Adult Military Family Life Consultant County
Spokane Lisa Tice (253) 682‐7792 Ron Underwood (360) 874‐2966
Eric Barnes (509) 532‐2711 Bremerton (360) 254‐2412
1626 N. Rebecca, Spokane 99224 BB: (253) 254‐1906
Serves Ferry, Stevens, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Veterans Affair Officer 1950 Mile High Drive, Port Orchard 98366
and Whitman County American Legion Service Officer
Cathy Hennie (253) 512‐8196
Resiliency Care Team Serves Kiltitas, Yakima, and Klickitat County
Director of Psychological Health John Rimel (509) 469‐4638
Julie Madsen Cell: (425) 248‐9508 Airmen & Family Readiness 2501 Airport Lane, Yakima 98901
Office: (253) 512‐8783 Coordinators
Camp Murray
SARC Angela Sutter (253) 512‐3397 Serves Adams, Franklin, Benton, Walla Walla,
SFC Richard Huyck (253) 512‐1365 Building 107, Camp Murray 98430 Columbia, Garfield, and Asotin County
Betsy Metcalf (509) 546‐4384
ALT SARC Spokane BB: (509) 492‐1075
Angela Taylor (253) 512‐1342 Mary Thomas (509) 247‐7009 127 W Clark St, Pasco 99301
1403 W Wainright Blvd.
SPPM Fairchild Air Force Base, Spokane 99224
Connie Marler (253) 512‐7880 Serves Okanogan, Chelan, Douglas, and Grant
County
Survivor Outreach Services Chaplain Doug Heimbigner (509) 630‐0701
Shirley Schmunk (509) 734‐7053 State Chaplain 6500 32nd Ave NE, Moses Lake 98837
Jarad Lathrop‐Webber (West) (253) 202‐0982 COL Steele Cell: (253) 606‐9271
Office: (253) 512‐8790
ESGR—Bldg 3, Camp Murray Serves Ferry, Stevens, Lincoln, Pend Oreille,
Bryon Burgess (253) 512‐8468 Spokane, and Whitman County
Kathleen Wilcox (253) 512‐8253 Family Programs Kim Cole (509) 844‐1115
Marie Moynahan (253) 512‐8489 Senior Family Readiness Support Assistant 1626 N. Rebecca, Spokane 99224
Linda Wulf (253) 512‐7753
Family Readiness Support Assistant State Youth Coordinator Serves Pierce County and South King County
81st BCT Robbin Seeberger (253) 512‐7985 Sarah Monta (253) 208‐8602
Korina Huddleston (253) 512‐8506 24410 Military Road, Kent 98032
96th TRP CMD Child & Youth Specialist
Jake Jaquith (253) 680‐4397 Zach Bonta (509) 532‐1848
66th AVN AFRC Bldg 4400, 300 E. Eaker Ave, Fairchild AFB
Beatrice Warner (253) 304‐1950 99224
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