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June 17, 2015
Welcome
Mr. Ray Lacey
Director, Family & MWR
Fort Bragg, NC
Opening Remarks
Mr. Justin Mitchell
Deputy Garrison Commander
Fort Bragg, NC
Agenda
• Womack Army Medical Center
• DES Topic of the Month – Grill/Fireworks Safety
• DFMWR Recreation – Summer Update
• Fort Bragg Public Affairs – PIER
• ACS 50th Birthday Celebration
• Q & A Period w/ DGC & SMEs
• Calendar Review & Closing
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Womack Army Medical Center
COL Ronald T. Stephens
Commander, WAMC
910-907-7148
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Womack Army Medical Center
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Facebook
Patient Relations
Email
Phone and in person
If you have any concerns with your visit or service,
please let one of our staff know before you leave.
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Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center
WHO: All willing and eligible Soldiers, Family Members and Civilians
WHAT: Donate blood to the Armed Services Blood Program.
WHEN: Hours 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center, Bldg. 8-4156
Souter Place (across from the North Post Exchange)
Types of Donation: Whole Blood, Apheresis Plasma and Apheresis Platelets.
Soldiers receive COA worth five promotion points for apheresis donations. (Apheresis
by Appointment ONLY)
WHY: All blood collected will directly support our military, Womack Army Medical
Center and other DOD Military Treatment Facilities. All blood collected in support of
our deployed Soldiers must be shipped within four days of collection.
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Womack Army Medical Center
“Call centers” are cold calling TRICARE beneficiaries, phishing
for personal information they can use to fill and then bill TRICARE
for prescription medications, including pain and scar
creams and “metabolic capsules”.
If beneficiaries get unsolicited calls offering medication coverage,
encourage them to contact the ESI Fraud Tip Hotline at 1-866-759-6139 or
[email protected].
Read the full news article at: www.health.mil/compoundfraud
Data Source: Enrollment by DMIS Report – Run Date 04/27/2015 HNFS Analytical Services Website
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Rabies
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Rabies is a deadly and preventable virus spread to people from the saliva of
infected animals. RABIES IS NEARLY 100% FATAL IF NOT TREATED!
You can get rabies from an animal bite, scratch or when infected saliva gets
through an open wound, nose, mouth, and eyes.
If you are possibly exposed to rabies, report to the EMERGENCY ROOM to be
evaluated and treated right away.
If you are considered high risk, you may receive a series of vaccinations.
Rabies Prevention Tips
 Do not approach, feed or handle wild or stray animals.
 Do not keep pets or mascots while deployed.
 Seek medical attention immediately if bitten or exposed to animal saliva or other
body fluids.
 Report any wild or stray animals to local animal control or Military Police (onpost).
 Pets can get exposed to rabies, too. If you have pets, keep rabies vaccinations
up to date and maintain control of your pets by keeping cats indoors and keeping
dogs under direct supervision.
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Womack Army Medical Center
EMERGENCY CARE
• TRICARE defines an emergency as a serious
medical condition that the average person would consider to
be a threat to life, limb, sight, or safety.
• If you require emergency care, call 911 or go to the
nearest emergency room.
• Emergency care does not require prior authorization
(including overseas care). However, in all emergencies, you
must notify your PCM within 24 hours or on the next
business day following admission to coordinate ongoing
care and to ensure you receive proper authorization.
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Womack Army Medical Center
URGENT CARE
• Urgent care services* are medically necessary services required for an
illness or injury that would not result in further disability or death if not
treated immediately, but does require professional attention within 24
hours.
• If urgent treatment cannot wait until you return home to see your PCM,
you must contact your PCM for a referral or call your regional contractor
for assistance before receiving care.
• If you do not coordinate urgent care with your PCM or regional
contractor, the care will be covered under the point-of-service (POS)
option, resulting in higher out-of-pocket costs.
• If you are traveling overseas, call the TOP Regional Call Center for the
region in which you are traveling to coordinate urgent care.
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Womack Army Medical Center
School Physicals
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TRICARE Prime patients can get a physical done at Robinson Health Clinic
on the following dates:
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June 24 – 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
July 8– 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
July 18 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
July 22 – 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
August 8 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Any school forms from the child's school should be brought by the parent.
• All parents must bring glasses, medications, and any other pertinent
piece of information (equipment) required to evaluate the child.
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Appointments required by calling 910-907-2778.
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Womack Army Medical Center
July Health Observances
Total Force Fitness Month
Cord Blood Awareness Month
Juvenile Arthritis Month
World Hepatitis Day
Eye Injury Prevention Month
August Health Observances
Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
National Breastfeeding Month
National Immunization Awareness Month
World Breastfeeding Week
National Health Center Week
Contact Lens Health Week
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Womack Army Medical Center
Immediately following August CIE…
WAMC staff will host a hands on demonstration of:
• Secure Messaging
• TricareOnline
• Relay Health
Freedom Room, FRGC
1100-1300
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Questions???
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Gas Grill and Fireworks Safety
Mark A. Melvin
Fire Chief
Fire & Emergency Services Division
Directorate of Emergency Services
Phone: (910) 396-8121
E-mail: [email protected]
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Propane Gas Grills
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Higher fire risk than charcoal
• Gas leaks/breaks are leading cause
Check for leaks
• Soap and water solution
• Smell
• No flame
• Turn off bottle
• If leak continues, call 911
Never store propane cylinders indoors
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Charcoal Grills
• Placing combustibles too close to the grill is
leading cause of fires.
• Use approved charcoal fluids only…NO gasoline!
• Make sure to extinguish.
• Discard coals only after they have completely
cooled.
• Wind can cause embers to re-ignite and become
airborne fire hazards.
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ALL GRILLING
• Only use outside.
• Position well away from
siding, deck rails and
overhangs.
• Place away from outdoor
games.
• Keep 10 foot clear zone.
• Remove grease build-up.
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Fireworks
Safety
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Fireworks Safety
• Fireworks are often used to mark special events and holidays.
However, they are NOT safe in the hands of consumers.
• Fireworks cause thousands of burns and eye injuries each year.
• Leave fireworks to the professionals. Enjoy the Garrison MWR
shows.
• The use of consumer fireworks on Fort Bragg is prohibited.
• NFPA is opposed to consumer use of fireworks to include sparklers
and firecrackers. Even sparklers burn hot enough to cause thirddegree burns.
• Your source for SAFETY information - NFPA Public Education
Division • www.nfpa.org/education
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Fireworks by the Numbers
(IAW NFPA)
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In 2013, fireworks caused an estimated 17,800 reported fires, including 1,200
total structure fires, 400 vehicle fires, and 16,300 outside and other fires.
• Resulted in an estimated 8 reported civilian deaths, 40 firefighter injuries
and $32 million in direct property damage.
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In 2013, U.S. hospital emergency rooms treated an estimated 8,700 people for
fireworks related injuries.
• 55% of 2013 emergency room fireworks-related injuries were to the
extremities and 31% were to the head.
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The risk of fireworks injury was highest for young people ages 15-24, followed
by children under 10.
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On Independence Day in a typical year, far more U.S. fires are reported than on
any other day, and fireworks account for 2 out of 5 of those fires, more than any
other cause of fires.
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For More Information
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Contact the Fire Prevention Branch at (910) 432-6727.
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Operating hours are Monday – Friday, 0700 to 1630.
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Fort Bragg F&ES Fire Prevention Offices are located at
DES Headquarters, Building 2-5935
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For additional information please visit our website below:
http://www.bragg.army.mil/directorates/DES/FireEmergencyServices/Pages/FirePrevention.aspx
Thanks to the United States Fire Administration “Fire is Everyone’s Fight”
A national fire safety initiative that is bringing everyone together, to prevent home fires.
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Remember… Fire is Everyone’s Fight™
THANK YOU!
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Recreation Summer
Programs
Eric Hill
Chief, Recreation Division
(910) 907-4343
[email protected]
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Aquatics Facilities
- Atchley (thru 7 Sep)
Lap Swimming
- Monday-Friday, 0500-1900
Saturday, 1000-1900; Sunday & Holidays, 1200-1900
- Twin Lions (thru 16 Aug, then weekends thru 7 Sep)
Lap Swimming
- Monday-Friday, 0500-0730 & 1100-1300
Rec Swimming
- Monday-Friday, 1300-1900; Saturday, 1000-1900
Sunday and Holidays, 1200-1900
- Normandy (thru 16 Aug, then weekends thru 7 Sep)
Rec Swimming
- Monday-Friday, 1300-1900; Sat 1000-1900;
Sun 1200-1900
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Aquatics Programs
- Feet First Into Safety – Book Readings
23 and 30 June, 1100, Normandy Pool
- Dive in Theater, 2000-2300, Twin Lions Pool
20 June (Lego Movie)
25 July (Tangled)
8 August (Paddington)
- Lessons, Camps, Water Aerobics, P&PPPT, Unit
Training, Lap Swim Contests, Masters Team
http://www.fortbraggmwr.com/aquatics/#locations
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Smith Lake Recreation Area
Facilities
- Swim Beach and Wake Zone Cable Park
Canoes, Kayaks, SUP, Friday-Sunday, 1200-1900
- Campground, Cabins, Park and Picnic Areas
Playgrounds, Basketball, Sand Volleyball
- Hiking and Mountain Bike Trails
- Alpine Tower High and Low Challenge Course
- Boat Ramp for Fishing on North Section of Lake
http://www.fortbraggmwr.com/recreation/smith-lake-recreation-area/
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Smith Lake Recreation Area
Programs
- Outdoor Education Program (Partnership w/NC State Parks)
- Spiders & Grasshoppers
- 11 July and 8 August, 1000
- Movie Night Under the Stars
- Dolphin Tale 2, 18 July, 2100
- Maleficient, 15 Aug, 2100
- Big Hero 6, 19 Sept, 2000
- Paint Nite, 18 June, 1700-1900
- Take A Kid Mountain Biking, 3 Oct, 1000-1400
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Throckmorton Library Programs
- Author Talk Series
24 June, 1230-1330, The Widow Spy, Martha D. Peterson
23 July, 1230-1330, Faith and Fandom, Vol 2, Hector Miray
- “Read to the Rhythm” (Summer Reading Program)
Wednesdays through 22 July, 1100
**Special program with US Army Soldier Show Cast
Friday, 10 July, 1500
- Teen Programs, Self Employment Seminar, Early Literacy,
Story Time, Arts in the Afternoon, Displays
http://www.fortbraggmwr.com/library-events/
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Independence Day Celebration
- Main Post Parade Field
- Gates open at 1300
- Event from 1500-2200
- Featuring – Randy Houser & Easton Corbin
- Black Daggers,
- Patton and Goff
- 82nd All American Chorus & 82nd Rock Band
- 1812 Overture, Fireworks Display
- Inflatable “Kiddie Land” for the Kids, Food and
Beverage, “Tent City” Space Rentals
http://www.fortbraggmwr.com/july4th/
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US Army Soldier Show
- Crown Theater, Coliseum Complex
- Free and open to the public
- Two Performances
- Saturday, 11 July, 1900
- Sunday, 12 July, 1400
- Doors open one hour in advance
- 90-minute variety show
http://www.fortbraggmwr.com/soldier-show/
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Public Information
Emergency Response
(PIER)
Benjamin Abel
Fort Bragg Public Affairs
910.396.2920
[email protected]
Website: www.bragg.army.mil
www.facebook.com/fortbraggnc
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Public Information Emergency Response (PIER)
Homepage
www.fortbraggpresscenter.com
At the homepage, click on the
‘Questions/Comments’ drop down menu.
At the ‘Join Mailing List’ screen, choose ‘Community
Notifications’ from the ‘I belong to the following group’ drop
down menu and then fill in the required blanks (*).
Upcoming ACS Events
Cathy Mansfield
Army Community Service
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“Way Back Wednesday”
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August 3-28, 2015
• Annual drive targeting federal employees to support local need
• More details to come through web, social media
• Installation Participation
• Garrison – weekly drop offs at SSC; drop boxes set up at
various locations by directorates/branches, i.e. PFCs, Child
Care Centers, SSC, etc.
• Commissaries – pre-packaged bags for $10
• Chaplains – collected/distributed through unit Chaplains
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ACS Needs Assessment
Help us better serve you!
• ACS Needs Assessment is coming August 3!
• Link posted on web, social media and sent through
various email channels.
• Feedback will help us develop programs that meet your
needs!
• Survey open for responses August 3 – September 30.
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Got Issues????
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Installation Town Hall – Feb/Aug
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Local issues reviewed/resolved quickly
Submit issues online thru www.fortbraggmwr.com/acs/community-town-hall/
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Next Meeting – 27 Aug, 0900
• Annual AFAP Conference (Oct)
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More global Army issues
Workgroups review/prioritize/make recommendations
Brief command
Issues forwarded to DA for review by GOSC
Conference dates – 27-29 Oct
NEED ISSUES!!
Submit issues online thru www.fortbraggmwr.com/afapissues/
NEED FACILITATORS, ISSUE SUPPORT, RECORDERS!!
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Agency Updates &
Open Forum
Mr. Mitchell &
Agency SME’s
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Calendar Review
Mr. Lacey
Fort Bragg, NC
June 2015
SUNDAY
This calendar includes as many key/community-wide events as possible,
however, it does not reflect all scheduled activities.
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Notes: XVIII AbnCorps ACS
Chaplain
CYSS Fort Bragg Schools
DFMWR Clubs/Recreation
Downtown/Community OtherEvents
17
18
Community
Information
Exchange, 0930,
FRGC, 396-8194
21
Father’s Day
Brunch,
CACC, 10001400
22
28
29
Summer Swim
Lessons 29 Jun thru
9 Jul, Recreation/
Aquatics
23
Chaplains Vacation
Bible School, Irwin
Intermediate thru
26 Jun
24
25
26
Executive Community
Health Promotion
Council 1330, AAR Rm
Corps Retirement
Ceremony, 1530, Fort
Bragg Club
30
19
20
th
AUSA 17 Annual
Golf Tourney,
Stryker, 1200
27
DFMWR
Family 5K,
0800, Hedrick
Stadium
July 2015
SUNDAY
This calendar includes as many key/community-wide events as possible,
however, it does not reflect all scheduled activities.
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
MONDAY
Notes:
XVIII AbnCorps ACS
CYSS Fort Bragg Schools
DFMWR Clubs/Recreation
Downtown/Community
Other Events
5
Chaplain
6
7Deadline for Iron
Corps Training Holiday Mike Award
1
2
3
Independence Day
Federal Holiday
Observance
4
Independence
Day
4th of July
Celebration,
Main Post
Parade Field
8
9
DFMWR Right Arm
Night, SUSA,1600
10
11
US Army
Soldier Show,
Crown
Theater,1900
Nominations
12
13
Spouse MRT
US Army
Training, CSF2,
Soldier
Show, Crown 13-14 July
Theater,1400
(Cmd Show)
14
15
NO JULY CIE!!
16
DFMWR Auction,
Warehouse
(Bldg 2-2814), 1000
17
18
Movie Night at
the Beach,
Smith Lake
19
21
22
23
24 Garrison Cdr
25
20
Change of Command Family 5K,
0900
0800, Hedrick
ACS 50th
BIRTHDAY
CELEBRATION,
SSC, 1700-1900
26
27
28
29
30
Iron Mike Award
Ceremony, 1600,
Fort Bragg
Conference &
Catering Center
Corps Retirement
Ceremony, 1530,
MPPF
31
Stadium
August 2015
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Notes:
XVIII AbnCorps ACS
CYSS Fort Bragg Schools
DFMWR Clubs/Recreation
Downtown/Community
Other Events
2
Spartan
Street
Workout,
Polo Field,
Time TBD
3
9
10
This calendar includes as many key/community-wide events as
possible, however, it does not reflect all scheduled activities.
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
Chaplain
4
5
6
Feds Feed Families
Food Drive Begins
(3-28 Aug)
7
8
CG Golf Scramble,
Stryker, 1300-UTC
PFC Homer
Womack Day –
Various Events –
Time TBD
ACS Needs
Assessment Link
Open thru 25 Sep
11
12
13
14
15 National
Airborne Day
Celebration,
ASOM, 10001500
Movie Night at
the Beach, Smith
Lake
16
17
18
19Community
20
Information
Exchange, 0930,
FRGC, 396-8194
23
24
First Day of School Fort Bragg, Lee,
Hoke, Harnett,
Robeson
25
First Day of School
–Cumberland,
Moore, FB
Kindergarten
26
21
Corps Training
Holiday
27 Installation Town 28
Hall Meeting, 0900,
Yntema Bingo
Corps Retirement
Ceremony, 1530,
MPPF
22
Family 5K,
Neon Night
Run, 2030,
Hedrick
Stadium
29
September 2015
SUNDAY
30
6
MONDAY
31
7
Labor Day Federal
Holiday
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
1
Linden Oak
Medical Home
Ribbon Cutting,
1000
2
8
9
13
14
Renaissance
Faire, Smith
Lake, 10001700
15
20
22
21
This calendar includes as many key/community-wide events as possible,
however, it does not reflect all scheduled activities.
THURSDAY
3
CG Golf Scramble,
Stryker, 1300-UTC
16 Community
FRIDAY
4
Corps Training
Holiday
10
DFMWR Right Arm
Night, SUSA,1600
11
17
18
28
29
30
19Spartan Race
(Sprint), Holland
DZ, 0730
Youth Sports
Fall Opening,
NCOA, 0900
Movie Night at the
Beach, Smith Lake
24
25
Corps Retirement
Ceremony, 1530,
CACC
27
12
Renaissance
Faire, Smith
Lake, 1000-1800
Information
Exchange, 0930,
FRGC, 396-8194
23
SATURDAY
Notes: XVIII AbnCorps
26
Family 5K,
0800,
Hedrick
Stadium
ACS
Chaplain
CYSS
Fort Bragg Schools
DFMWR Clubs/Recreation Downtown/Community
Other Events
Upcoming Meetings
No July Meeting
August 19
September 16
All meetings are at 0930 at the FRG Center.
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