Fort Hood Community Information Sheet
Fort Hood Community Information 15 APR 15 Community Services Council (CSC) Agenda Topics Mr. Michael Bush Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Fort Hood Family Housing Recycle Statistics Regional Water Shortage [email protected] FY15 Housing Recycle and Refuse Seventy-one (71) tons of recycled material was collected in March from the Fort Hood Housing areas. The average pounds per household material recycled was 26 lbs. The goal is 36 lbs. per household Four hundred thirty-four (434) tons of materials went to the landfill in March from the Fort Hood Housing areas For more information, please call (254) 287-5500. Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) CPL Elliott Harold [email protected] BOSS’ Mission: To enhance the quality of life and morale of single Soldiers, increase Soldier retention and sustain readiness BOSS Lounge is open Monday – Friday, 0900-2100, Saturday and Sunday 1200-2100. The lounge is available to single Soldiers, single Parents and Geo Bachelors. Monthly Events and Programming are available online at http://www.hoodmwr.com/BOSS/calendar.htm BOSS Headquarters is located in Bldg. 9212 (off of Old Ironsides and 20th Street). For more information, call (254) 287-6116 or (254) 290-2433. 1 Fort Hood Community Information Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security (DPTMS) Mr. Keith Gogas [email protected] Annual Full Scale Exercise WHO: Participants from III Corps, Partners in Excellence and neighboring community agencies WHAT: Annual Full Scale Exercise WHERE: Fort Hood main cantonment area including: 79th Street Access Control Point (ACP 21) 80th Street and Warehouse Avenue Kouma Village and Liberty Village Housing Areas 67th Street and Tank Destroyer Blvd (39000 block / barracks) WHEN: Wednesday, 20 May 15, 0800 Start of Exercise; End of Exercise, 1630 The emergency warning system (Mass Notifications System) will be utilized (preceded and followed by “EXERCISE, EXERCISE, EXERCISE”. Residents need not respond Multiple incident sites with multiple casualty role players with mock injuries Minimal impact to installation traffic is expected (exception 79th Street gate and Liberty/Kouma Access Control Points[ACP]) Non-contiguous Housing Area ACP Manning by Sponsored Units Emergency response vehicles will be at the incident sites Units and Agencies will activate Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and Shelter-in-Place (SIP) MASCAL response by local hospitals and Darnall HAZMAT response by Fort Hood Fire and BNSF For more information, call Mr. Mark Peterson at (254) 553-2782 or send an email to [email protected]. Plans, Analysis & Integration Office (PAIO) Mr. Jim Bondi [email protected] Post Wide Yard Sale Saturday, 18 Apr 15 0700 – 1400 All neighborhoods on Fort Hood For additional information, call your Community Life NCO or Community Office. To schedule a donation pick-up, call or text Ms. Tammy Clark at (254) 368-9294. 2 Fort Hood Community Information Army Community Service (ACS) Employment Readiness Branch (ERB) Mr. Harvey Dailey [email protected] Hiring Our Heroes® Military Spouse Program The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Hiring Our Heroes, and ACS present a free Networking Reception and Military Spouse Hiring Fair. The events are open to military spouses, including Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Veteran and Gold Star Spouses. Veterans and service members are welcome to attend. Networking Reception Monday, 11 May 15 1830 - 2030 Club Hood, Bldg. 5764, 24th Street Hiring Fair Tuesday, 12 May 15 1000 - 1300 Phantom Warrior Center, Bldg. 194, 37th Street Job Seekers and employers register online at hiringourheroes.org. For more information, call ACS Employment Readiness Branch at (254) 288-2089. Operation Phantom Support www.operationphantomsupport.com Mr. John Valentine (254) 238-4409 Operation Phantom Support is a 501 (c) (3) Charity supporting those who provide us freedom and the community they live in. Programs SGT Leevon Ritter Support Your Troops Resale Center Operation Feed our Hero’s Food Pantry Operation Re-Supply (School) Operation Phantom Cakes Operation Welcome Home Operation Monkey Wrench Operation Green Ops Mission Connect For more information, call 254-449-7441 or e-mail [email protected] 3 Fort Hood Community Information Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center COL Patricia Darnauer [email protected] Behavioral Health Fair, 18 May 15 Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey (APLSS) Back to School Sports Physicals Tobacco Free Campus initiative For more information, go online to http://www.crdamc.amedd.army.mil/Default.aspx Ms. Victoria Thompson [email protected] Texas Veterans Commission Employment Assistance for Spouses/Dependents of Military/Veterans and Transitioning Service Members Monday – Friday 0730 – 1630 Central Texas College Main Campus 6200 West Central Texas Expressway, Killeen, TX, Building 111, Room 213 Appointments are required Services are free of charge For more information, call (254) 526-1779 or go online to www.tvc.state.tx.us/ 4 Fort Hood Community Information Staff Updates Inspector General (IG) www.hood.army.mil/corps.hotline.aspx The III Corps and Fort Hood IG Office is located in the Copeland Center, Room A211 - at the corner of T.J. Mills and Battalion Ave. Call (254) 287-7209 for assistance, Monday - Friday, 0900-1700. Go to http://www.hood.army.mil/corps.hotline.aspx for more info. Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC) www.crdamc.amedd.army.mil/Default.aspx Nurse Advice Line The Nurse Advice Line is available 24 hours a day to provide information on urgent health issues, guidance for non-emergency situations, and instructions for self-care for minor injuries and illnesses and assistance with scheduling appointments. Tricare beneficiaries may speak to a registered nurse on the nurse advice line by calling 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273) Option 1 Access to Care Tricare Online – www.TRICAREONLINE.com Army Medicine Secure Messaging Service (AMSM) – sign up at your clinic today! Urgent Care Clinics – Tricare beneficiaries are not authorized non-emergent care from local Urgent Care Clinics (UCC) or Emergency Rooms (ER) Nurse Advice Line – (800) TRICARE, (874-2273) Appointments – www.TRICAREONLINE.com or Central Appointment Line (254) 288-8888 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Support Group Tuesdays, 1000 - 1100, CRDAMC Chapel For those who have and are experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder and their caregivers For more information or to sign-up contact CRDAMC Department of Ministry and Pastoral Care at (254) 288-8849 or (254) 288-8850 Trauma Survivors Support Group Thursdays, 1400-1500, CRDAMC Chapel Trauma survivors and their caregivers are invited For more information or to sign-up contact CRDAMC Department of Ministry and Pastoral Care at (254) 288-8849 or (254) 288-8850 CRDAMC Behavioral Health Guide The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) provides outpatient and inpatient treatment and consultation related to the management and treatment of behavioral health issues and concerns. The DBH consists of behavioral health services provided at the Resilience & Restoration Center (R&R Center), the Department of Social Work (DSW), and the Hospital and Administrative Psychiatry Service. While not part of the Department of Behavioral Health, information regarding Fort Hood’s Resiliency Campus and Military One Source are also provided as part of this brochure. The CRDAMC Behavioral Health Guide is available at: http://www.crdamc.amedd.army.mil/behav-health/_files/BehavioralHealthGuide.pdf Dental Command (DENTAC) www.crdamc.amedd.army.mil/dental/ No update provided Public Affairs Office (PAO) www.hood.army.mil/paos.aspx Visit Fort Hood’s website at www.hood.army.mil and the Fort Hood Sentinel for community events. Visit TXDot.gov to view current road conditions on US Highway 190. 5 Fort Hood Community Information Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) www.hood.army.mil/corps.sja.aspx (254) 287-7901 (254) 287-3199 (254) 287-2509 (254) 287-2514 Visit our Facebook pages: Fort Hood Area Claims Office Fort Hood Legal Assistance Office Fort Hood Tax Center Visit our website at https://www.jagcnet.army.mil/iiicorps Directorate of Human Resources (DHR) www.hood.army.mil/dhr/ ID Card Appointments are available by calling (254) 553-4444 between 0800 and 1500 Logistics Readiness Center www.hood.army.mil/dol/ No update provided Network Enterprise Center (NEC) www.hood.army.mil/nec/ No update provided Mission and Installation Contracting Command – Fort Hood (MICC-FH) No update provided Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Fort Hood Family Housing Recycle Fort Hood Family Housing Refuse http://www.hood.army.mil/dpw Fort Hood Recycle Center Bldg. 4626 72nd Street (254) 287-2336 Hours: Monday-Friday and Second Saturday of each month from 0730 - 1130 & 1230 - 1630 www.facebook.com/FortHoodRecycle Plans, Analysis and Integration Office (PAIO) No update provided Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) https://www.facebook.com/FortHoodFD No update provided 6 Fort Hood Community Information Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization & Security (DPTMS) www.hood.army.mil/dptms/ Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization, and Security (DPTMS) Operations Security (OPSEC) Information Sheet As of 30 Mar 2015 Soldiers, Civilians and Family Members are encouraged to exercise care when posting information on social media sites. Information which may identify home addresses, travel plans, and bank/credit card account numbers should not be posted on these sites. Leaders are encouraged to promote OPSEC across the Greater Fort Hood community to protect Soldiers, Civilians and Family Members. A few OPSEC tips are listed below: Always protect your devices (phones, laptops, tablets) with a pin / password. Change passwords biannually using the AKO method and download virus protection. There’s an app for that! Download and use the Facebook Security Settings Guide at https://www.facebook.com/notes/facebooksecurity/ownyourspace-a-guide-to-facebook-security/10150261846610766 If you shop / bank from your phone, always use that company’s app, not the web browser. Read app permissions before you download (some apps want to imbed geotags). Turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth when not in use. Machines running on Wi-Fi can be hacked (this includes game consoles and televisions). Avoid playing games on Facebook and ensure game apps are from trusted U.S. companies (games/apps can be used to hack stored information such as bank account or geotags). Avoid using stickers that show military affiliations (remove ERB / ORB off windows) and using stick figure decals on windshields, especially those with a parent in uniform. Do not throw away personally identifiable information (PII) or material marked For Official Use Only. These items should also be encrypted when emailing. Opt out of pre-approved credit cards offers that may be intercepted by nefarious characters by calling 1-888-5-OPTOUT. Do not throw these away! Avoid phishing attempts. Do not open emails from people you do not know. Watch for misspelling or grammar errors in emails. Do not click on suspicious links or provide PII (social security numbers, birthdates) to companies requesting information through email. Banks and credit card companies do not ask for PII over email. Remember if you see something...say something. Report all suspicious activity on Fort Hood to (254) 288-COPS or 911 POC: Carla Stamper, USAG, Fort Hood OPSEC Manager, (254) 285-5935, or [email protected]. 7 Fort Hood Community Information Resiliency Campus CPT Jason R. Norwood, (254) 285-5417 1SG Caesar Valdez, (254) 368-9103 Master Resiliency Trainer - Courses (MRT-C) – Class dates are Monday, 20 Apr 15 – Friday, 1 May 15 from 0800 - 1700. Spouses are welcome and encouraged to attend the MRT-C; enrollment information is maintained by each BDE Schools NCO. Applied Functional Fitness Center – Normal hours of operation are 0500-2000, Monday-Friday. Starting 1 Jan 15, the center will also open on Training Holidays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1000 to 1400. For more information, please call (254) 285-5693. III Corps and Fort Hood Chaplain’s Office www.hood.army.mil/corps.chaplain.aspx No update provided. Garrison Chaplain’s Office www.hood.army.mil/CHAPLAIN/ (254) 288-6545 Upcoming Events: Monday, 13 April 15, 1515 – 1630. Good News Club (child evangelism and fellowship) is starting at Duncan Elementary (the first school on Fort Hood to begin this club). The Good News Club is still looking for volunteers! POC: MSG Sayles @ [email protected] or (315) 313-2704 Saturday, 16 May 15 - Comanche Giveaway Bazaar - more information to follow. Donations accepted at Comanche Chapel. Contact Ms. Stacey Wilson at (254) 288-6549 The EXCHANGE https://www.shopmyexchange.com Upcoming Events: Thursday, 9 Apr 15, 1500-1900 – Motocross star Geoff Aaron at Clear Creek Main Store For more information, call (254) 532-7200 Thursday, 9 Apr 15, 1100-1400 – Grand Opening of Domino's at Warrior Way Specialty Store For more information, call (254) 532-4444 Friendly people and expert customer service is what makes the Exchange unique. Another rarity: we are a Family to both our associates and customers. Our associates are committed and proud, so if you’re someone who’s dedicated, hard-working and loves serving our military, then the Exchange is the right place for you. To join the Exchange team visit www.applymyexchange.com 8 Fort Hood Community Information DeCA Warrior Way Commissary Clear Creek Commissary www.commissaries.com Warrior Way Caselot Sale Friday, 1 May 15 – Sunday, 3 May 15, 0900 - 1800 Commissary Connection Newsletter: Stay connected with the latest news about your most valued benefit, Hot Links to additional savings, shopping sprees, contests, commissary promotions, events and more, go to www.commissaries.com/subscribe.cfm and subscribe Facebook: www.facebook.com/YourCommissary, DeCAs Facebook page where you can post comments, share news, photos and videos YouTube: To see DeCAs latest videos, visit www.youtube.com/DefenseCommissary Twitter: To see DeCAs latest “tweets”, visit www.twitter.com/YourCommissary Flickr: To see DeCAs latest photographs, visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/commissary/ Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) www.facebook.com/BOSSforthood www.hoodmwr.com/BOSS April Events: 10th: Pool tournament, 1300, BOSS HQ 10th: 3 on 3 basketball tournament, 0900, behind Abrams Gym 17th: Shopping trip to San Marcos, 0900 24th: Food Fear Factor, 1300 BOSS Lounge BOSS Lounge (9212 Old Ironsides Road) is now open 7 days a week: Monday - Friday from 0900 - 2100, Saturday and Sunday from 1200 - 2100 >FREE - Fresh Popcorn and Pepsi Products daily >9 Big Screen LED TV >Multiple Gaming systems: Xbox One, Playstation®4, Wii U >Free Wi-Fi >Relaxing environment over 10 La-Z-Boy couches >Pool tables, ping pong tables and outside patio 9 Fort Hood Community Information Directorate of Family & MWR www.HoodMWR.com Sunday 1 Mar 15 – 15 May 15 - Army Emergency Relief (AER) Campaign Provide outreach and the opportunity to raise funds for AER For more information, please contact (254) 288-2862 Thursday, 16 Apr 15 - Month of Military Child Block Party 1400 - 1800 Bronco Youth Center, Bldg. 6602 Tank Destroyer Boulevard Middle School /Teens For more Information call (254) 287-6745 Thursday, 16 Apr 15 – Month of the Military Child Teen Spring Fling 1430 - 1630 Open to 6th-12th grades Bronco Youth Center PS4 on the big screen, Disc Golf, Volleyball, Basketball, Talent Expo Thursday, 16 Apr 15 – Montague Youth Center Month of the Military Child Movie Night After sunset Free Open to all Montague Youth Center Hot dogs, drinks, popcorn and a Family movie will be offered on the lawn outside Friday, 17 Apr 15 - Fort Hood Family Housing Earth Day/Month of the Military Child Fest 1700 – 1900 Free Open to all Comanche III Community Center Come celebrate Earth day and the Month of the Military Child with the West Side Communities Puppet show, Face Painting, Petting Zoo, Bouncers, Girl/Boy Scout sign ups and fun Health Activities Friday, 17 Apr 15 – Youth Sports & Fitness Tennis Block Party Time to be determined Audie Murphy Middle School Children 5 - 18 years old Put your tennis skills to the test in this party atmosphere Free giveaways Saturday, 18 Apr 15 - Fort Hood Lifeguard Job Fair If you are looking for a lifeguard job or are interested in becoming a lifeguard, attend this job fair! The minimum age is 15 for hiring as a lifeguard and the minimum age for lead lifeguard is 18 1000 - 1400 Library Annex (Bldg. 3202) 72nd Street & 761st Tank Battalion Avenue Bring Your: Resume, Any Red Cross Certifications, DA3434 (if current/prior non-appropriated funds employee), and Orders (if spouse of active duty) For more information, please contact Abrams Pool at (254) 287-4648 or (254) 285-5942 10 Fort Hood Community Information Saturday, 18 Apr 15 - Bunny Hop 5k Run/Walk Race begins 0800 Abrams Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 23001, 62nd Street and Support Avenue On-site registration the day of the race from 0700 - 0800 or register online at HoodMWR.com Pre-Registration: $10 DoD ID Card Holders, $15 Non DoD ID Card Holders On Site Registration: $12 DoD ID Card Holders, $20 Non DoD ID Card Holders Overall male and female winners receive a trophy 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each age class receive a medal Open to all For more information, call (254) 287-0195 Wednesday, 22 Apr 15 - Volunteer of the Year Ceremony Ceremony to recognize and honor the many volunteers that assist and support our Army programs at Fort Hood throughout the year 1830 – 2100 Club Hood For more information, call (254) 287-2327 Wednesday, 22 Apr 15 - Ride 2 Recovery Ride 2 Recovery is produced by the Fitness Challenge, a (501C3) in partnership with the Military and VA Volunteer Service Office to benefit mental and physical rehabilitation programs for our country's wounded veterans and healing heroes that features cycling as the core activity. To improve the health and wellness of healing heroes worldwide by providing a life changing experience that can impact their lives forever. Ride 2 Recovery supports Spinning Recovery Labs and outdoor cycling programs at Military and VA locations around the U.S. to help injured veterans overcome obstacles they face Cycling is an important part of the recovery and rehabilitation program for two reasons: 1.) Cycling is an activity that almost all patients with mental and physical disabilities can participate. 2.) Participation in the Ride 2 Recovery Program helps speed up the recovery and rehabilitation process Ride 2 Recovery provides program events and site locations and designs and builds specially adapted bikes to suit injured veterans needs making it possible for almost any warrior to participate in the program, including quad amputees This year's challenge begins in Houston and ends seven days later in Arlington, TX Ride 2 Recovery will also make a special stop at Fort Hood on 22 Apr 15 Come out and help recognize and send-off Fort Hood Soldiers who are participating in the ride this year! All available Fort Hood Soldiers and Civilian employees are invited to support Ride 2 Recovery by participating in ceremony at III Corps Flag Pole at 0915 or lining the departure route beginning at the III Corps Headquarters traveling down Tank Destroyer Boulevard from 0910 - 1000 Thursday, Apr 15 – Fort Hood Family Housing Earth Day/Month of the Military Child Fest 1700 - 1900 Open to all Free Bronco Youth Center Come celebrate Earth day and the Month of the Military Child with the east side communities Bouncers, martial arts demonstration, music and more 11 Fort Hood Community Information Friday, 24 Apr 15 – Month of the Military Child Skate Night 1900 - 2300 Skating and Aerobics Center, Bldg 324, 37th Street All ages First 100 children of ACTIVE DUTY Soldiers will be admitted free (one child from each Family), all others $7 per person Parents must bring valid ID and sign children in, then they can skate the night away with games and lots of fun For questions or information please contact the Skate Center at (254) 287-5623 Friday, 24 Apr 15 – USO Fort Hood Month of the Military Child Movie on the Lawn - Big Hero 6 1800, Movie starts after dark Free Open to all III Corps Front Lawn Bring lawn chairs and blankets to watch a Family Friendly movie on the lawn Snack bar will serve complimentary popcorn, candy and drinks from 1930 – 2030 Friday, 24 Apr 15 - Phantom Warrior Scramble 12 pm shotgun start 1030 - 1145 on-site registration $35 per person with optional mulligan for an additional $5 per person Teams must consist of three players from the same division, directorate, battalion, brigade, company or branch Additional player may be whomever the team desires Open to all The Courses of Clear Creek (Battalion Avenue and Clear Creek Road, Bldg. 52381) For more information, call (254) 287-4130 Friday, 24 Apr 15 – BOSS Food Fear Factor Challenge 0900 BOSS Headquarters For more information, please call the Boss Headquarters at (254) 287-6116 Saturday, 25 Apr 15 – UFC 186 Watch Party Doors open at 1930 No cover charge Open to all 18 years of age and over Backbone Lounge, located inside Phantom Warrior Center, (37th Street, Bldg. 194) For more information, call (254) 532-5073 Monday, 27 Apr 15 – Monday, 4 May 15 - Military Lifeguard Training Course 0800 - 1700 Abrams Pool For more information, call (254) 287-4648 Friday, 1 May 15 – Sunday, 31 May 15 – Apache Arts and Crafts Decorative Painting Project (STRONG B.A.N.D.S) Apache Arts and Crafts Center (Bldg. 2337) 761st Tank Battalion and 62nd Street For more information, call (254) 285-5459 12 Fort Hood Community Information Friday, 1 May 15 – Sunday, 31 May 15 – Casey Memorial Library Storybook Walk (STRONG B.A.N.D.S) 0900 – 1000 Casey Memorial Library, Bldg. 3202, 72nd Street and 761st Tank Battalion Avenue For more information, call (254) 285-5459 Saturday, 2 May 15 - Relay for Life 1000 Shoemaker High School 3302 Clear Creek Rd All Participants For more information, call (254) 287-6745 Saturday, 2 May 15 - Boxing Watch Party: Mayweather vs. Pacquiao Come out to Backbone Lounge to see two of the best fighters in the history of boxing face each other, Mayweather vs. Pacquiao Mayweather and Pacquiao at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada Doors open at 1900 FREE Open to all 18 years of age and over Backbone Lounge is located inside Phantom Warrior Center, Bldg. 194, 37th Street For more information, call (254) 532-5073 Saturday, 9 May 15 - Fallen Not Forgotten Memorial Run, Cameron Field Open to All 0800 - 1200 Cameron Field Recreational 3k and 1-mile course free Competitive chip timed 10k and 5k run Pre-registration fee $10 DoD ID card holders, $15 non DoD id card holders (price includes t-shirt) Competitive chip timed 10k and 5k run pre-registration deadline April 25 (http://www.hoodmwr.com/running_fitness_calendar.htm) Competitive chip timed 10k and 5k run on-site registration fee $15 DoD ID card holders, $20 Non DoD ID card holders (price includes t-shirt) Free breakfast following the run, while supplies last T-shirts available for purchase on-site Unit participation free For additional information, please call 254-285-5459 or visit www.HoodMWR.com Sunday, 10 May 15 - Mother’s Day Brunch Come to Club Hood and treat Mom to something that tastes good Sunday, 10 May 15 at 1100 or 1330 $20.95 - adults, $7.50 - children (5-12 years of age ) and free - children (4 years and under) All Mothers receive beautiful carnations Carving Station: Top round of beef and Virginia baked ham Lunch: Honey glazed pineapple chicken, stuffed flounder, shrimp a ‘peel, red skinned mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese and fresh seasoned vegetables Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon and hash browns and omelet and waffle stations Salad, dessert, mimosa and much more Club Hood (Bldg. 5764), 24th Street at Tank Destroyer Boulevard, near the Frank W. Mayborn Gate To RSVP and for more information, call (254) 532-5073 13 Fort Hood Community Information Monday, 11 May 15 – Hiring Our Heroes Career Fair – Social Network 1830 – 2030 Club Hood Military Spouses will have the opportunity to network with local HR recruiters; receive help in advance to the Hiring Fair and gain valuable career advice from industry professionals. Monday, 11 May 15 – Thursday, 14 May 15 – Military Lifeguard Training Course 0800 - 1700 1st Cav Pool For more information, call (254) 287-9430 Tuesday, 12 May 15 – Military Spouse Hiring Our Heroes Career Fair 1000 –1500 Phantom Warrior Center The event is open to all military spouses, including Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Veterans and Gold Star Spouses. Wednesday, 13 May 15 – Yoga Gets Banded (STRONG B.A.N.D.S) 1130 – 1300 Applied Functional Fitness Center For more information, call (254) 285-5459 Saturday, 16 May 15 – Fishing Clinic Texas fishing license & Fort Hood Fishing Permit are required Free and open to the public Cantonment B Pond 0700 –1200 Demonstrations include: best setups and bait for Fort Hood ponds, cleaning & filleting fish For more information, call (254) 532-4552 Monday 18 May 15 – Tuesday, 19 May 15 - Supporting Military Children through School Transitions: Social Emotional (Day Two) 0830 – 1600 (lunch will be served) Location to be announced This training is open to area public, private, parochial, home school and Department of Defense counselors and other educators, installation and community leaders, transition specialists, and military parents, as well as other caring adults interested in learning more about and improving the education of military-connected children For more information, call the Child, Youth and School (CYSS) School Liaison Office at (254) 553-3341 May 18 – 22 - Military Lifeguard Training Course 0800 – 1700 1st Cav Pool For more information, call (254) 287-9430 May 19 - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Town Hall Oveta Culp Hobby, Soldier and Family Readiness Center 0900 - 1200 For more information, call (254) 287-4471 Wednesday, 20 May 15- Saturday, 23 May 15 - Military Lifeguard Training Course 0800 – 1700 1st Cav Pool For more information, call (254) 287-9430 14 Fort Hood Community Information Wednesday, 20 May 15 - Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Empowerment Seminar “How the Pieces Come Together” 1000 -1200 Oveta Culp Hobby Soldier and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 18000 The workshop is designed to empower parents in the special education process For more information, call (254) 287-6070 Thursday, 21 May 15 - Fort Hood Community Showcase Business expo for Fort Hood's Soldiers and Families The Fort Hood Community is invited to find out what the surrounding communities have to offer 1000 - 1330 Enter to win prizes Phantom Warrior Center located in Bldg. 194 on 37th Street The event is Family-friendly, free and open to all For more information, call (254) 532-5481 Thursday, 21 May 15 – Band of Spinsters (STRONG B.A.N.D.S.) 1830 – 1930 Abrams Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 23001 62nd Street at 761st Tank Battalion Avenue For more information, call (254) 285-5459 Thursday, 21 May 15 – Aquatics (STRONG B.A.N.D.S.) Project Aqua Zumba Pool Party 1300 - 1400 Abrams Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 23001 62nd Street at 761st Tank Battalion Avenue For more information, call (254) 285-5459 Saturday, 23 May 15 – UFC 187 Watch Party Doors open at 1930 No cover charge Open to all 18 years of age and over Backbone Lounge, located inside Phantom Warrior Center, (37th Street, Bldg. 194) For more information, call (254) 532-5073 Saturday, 23 May 15 - Two-Person Scramble 0900 shotgun start 0800 - 0845 on-site registration $50 per person - Lunch and Mulligan's included The Courses of Clear Creek is located in Bldg. 52381, Battalion Avenue at Clear Creek Road For more information, call (254) 287-4130 Friday, 29 May 15 - Phantom Warrior Scramble 1200 shotgun start 1030 - 1145 on-site registration $35 per person with optional mulligan for an additional $5 per person Teams must consist of three players from the same division, directorate, battalion, brigade, company or branch Additional player may be whomever the team desires Open to all The Courses of Clear Creek (Battalion Avenue and Clear Creek Road, Bldg. 52381) For more information, call (254) 287-4130 15 Fort Hood Community Information Friday, 29 May 15 - Laugh Right Laugh Comedy Tour Bill Bellamy Abrams Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 23001 62nd Street at 761st Tank Battalion Avenue Ticket price is $20 for DoD ID cardholders and $30 for non-DoD ID cardholders Comedian Bill Bellamy, star of the critically acclaimed Showtime special “Bill Bellamy's Ladies Night Out” comedy tour, is coming to Fort Hood for Memorial Day Weekend! Feature special guest act D’Lai Show starts at 1900 Doors open at 1730 Audience: 18 and over Tickets will be sold at Phantom Warrior Lanes, the Courses of Clear Creek, Sportsmen's Center, Sprocket Auto Crafts, and Leisure Travel Services For more information, please call the Fort Hood Family and MWR Special Events office at (254) 288-7835 Saturday, 30 May 15 - Spin and Zumba Luau Party (STRONG B.A.N.DS.) 0900 - 1100 Abrams Physical Fitness Center $5 for DoD ID card-holders and $8 for all others Open to all For more information, call (254) 285-5459 Connect with Family and MWR? HoodMWR.com Facebook.com/FortHoodFMWR Free app for that! Search for "Fort Hood MWR Time" in iTunes.com/Apps/FortHoodMWRTIME Subscribe to the free Hood Highlights, Fort Hood Family and MWR weekly newsletter To sign up for Hood Highlights, please email [email protected] 16 Fort Hood Community Information Agency Updates as of 15 APR 15 Ms. Gail Pierce [email protected] American Red Cross and Fort Hood Dental Command (DENTAC) 2015 Dental Apprentice Program Program is designed to provide individuals who have no prior dental experience or education a comprehensive training to work as a dental assistant Applications are due NLT 1600 on 15 May 15 – no exceptions Next Class starts Tuesday, 9 Sep 15 Class is limited in the number of participants Childcare is not reimbursed Participation in this program does not guarantee a job A certificate of completion will be presented upon completion of all course requirements - State licenses require further training Eligibility criteria: o Valid Military ID o Minimum of 18 years of age by application due date o Must have a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) o Minimum of 1 year remaining in the Killeen/Fort Hood area o Red Cross Volunteer Additional pre-requisites must be met before beginning the program For more information, call (254) 287-0400 or e-mail [email protected]. 17 Fort Hood Community Information Army Community Service (ACS) (254) 287-4ACS http://hoodmwr.com/acs/ Army Emergency Relief (AER) Did You Know… …The Army’s Annual AER Campaign, conducted each Spring remains distinct from the Combined Federal Campaign for an important reason? The Combined Federal Campaign charges all organizations under its campaign umbrella an administrative fee of more than 10% of their total collection. Other reasons: The two-fold purpose of not only collecting funds for AER, but also educating Soldiers and Families on the assistance that AER can provide. The strong selling point that the Army takes care of its own. … Living beyond your means is a prescription for disaster? Does more than 25% of your take-home pay go to paying bills? Are you making only minimum payments on bills due? Are you taking out new loans to pay off old ones? Are you missing payments? Are you stalling one creditor to pay another? Are you having frequent family arguments over money? Do you really need that new TV, fancy watch or extra cup of fancy coffee? Financial counseling is available through your local ACS office. … Army Emergency Relief has its own APP for smart phones? The APP contains information about AER assistance and scholarships, as well as explaining the assistance process…and where to go to get assistance. The APP is available for both iPhones and Android phones. Apple App Store Google Play When you need help, call ACS Financial Readiness Branch at (254) 288-6868 or visit Army Emergency Relief in the Rivers Building, Bldg. 121 or on the Resiliency Campus, Bldg. 12020, Suite 400. Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) Issue Submission AFAP is the process in which we, the Army Family, have the opportunity to tell our leadership what is working well in the Army, what isn't, and what we think will fix the issue. By submitting your issues to AFAP, you shed light on the concerns you have with the quality of life within the Army and give leadership your ideas on how to resolve those issues. AFAP issues can be submitted to any AFAP Issue Submission box (located at various locations on post); at Lane Volunteer Center; Army Community Service; Oveta Culp Hobby Soldier & Family Readiness Center; faxed to (254) 288-3650, emailed to [email protected], or submitted online through www.myarmyonesource.com (AFAP Issue Management System). For additional information call the Fort Hood AFAP office at (254) 287-AFAP (2327) or (254) 286-6600. 18 Fort Hood Community Information ACS, Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAPM) – Apr 15 Theme: Children Deserve to be Protected. Know the Warning Signs. Help Stop Abuse Before it Happens. Infant Massage Classes Tuesday’s – 31 Mar 15, 7, 14 and 21 Apr 15 0930 – 1030 or 1700 – 1800 Parents with infants up to one year of age Oveta Culp Hobby Soldier & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 18000 Registration required For more information, please call (254) 287-2286 Explore Learning & Play Every Wednesday 0930 – 1100 Bronco Youth Center, Bldg. 6602, Tank Destroyer Boulevard Parents with infants and children up to 36 months of age For more information, please call (254) 287-2286 “Together we CAN make a positive difference” Food Drive – 1-24 Apr 15 For drop off locations or more information, please call (254) 286-6774 Car Seat Inspections and Education Fridays – 10 and 24 Apr 15 By Appointment Parents will children up to 8 years of age Sprocket Auto Crafts, Bldg. 9138, 20th Street and Old Ironsides Avenue For an appointment or more information call (254) 287-6505 Bike Rodeo Saturday, 2 May 15 0900 – 1200 Open to all Oveta Culp Hobby Soldier & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 18000 For more information, call (254) 287-6505 19 Fort Hood Community Information (254) 553-7719 ACS, Soldier and Family Assistance Center (SFAC) The ACS SFAC has a full staff of non-medical professionals to support Wounded Warriors in the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) The ACS SFAC team provides inclusive services using a personalized holistic approach for each Soldier to include financial advice, education counseling, crisis intervention, employment/career program, outreach initiatives, benefits/entitlements, and building resilience by teaching skills to cope with individual challenges Upcoming classes: Wednesday, 22 Apr 15, 0930 - 1100 - Art Studio Expression. Drawing classes open to Soldiers assigned to the WTU and in the IDES as well as their Spouses/Caregivers. Limited seating. Reservations required. To make a reservation or for more information, call (254) 553-7719 Tuesday, 28 Apr 15, 0900 - 1200 - Dress for Success for Spouses/Caregivers. Learn Career Communications, Interview Skills and how to Dress to Impress For more information, call (254) 287-0437 Wednesday, 29 Apr 15, 1330 - 1430 - Diploma Mills. Designed to inform participants about paying for degrees that are non-accredited and even worthless. For more information, call (254) 553-0973 Thursday, 22 May 15, 0900-1200 - Soldiers/Spouses in Transition Information Brief. Subject Matter Experts share information about programs and services that assist Soldiers become vital members of the Veteran community. For more information, call (254) 287-0437 Visit the ACS SFAC in Building 36051 on 62nd Street or call (254) 553-7719 for more information. Casey Memorial Library Ms. Jennifer Hauschildt (254) 287-2716 Story Time – Friday’s from 1000 to 1100 in the Library Annex, Room 156. Join us for stories, songs, crafts and more Paws for Reading Program – Children can sign up to read to a therapy dog. Sessions are twice each month. Call (254) 287-4921 for more information Central Texas College http://www.ctcd.edu For information, call (254) 526-1917, visit the CTC Fort Hood Campus Building 3201 or log onto http://www.ctcd.edu/locations/fort-hood-campus/ 20 Fort Hood Community Information Child, Youth & School Services (CYSS) Ms. Regina Martinez (254) 288-3189 http://www.hoodmwr.com/childandyouth.htm http://www.hoodmwr.com/cyss/sensations/index.html Month of the Military Child Family and MWR programs will hold special events and activities throughout April to honor Military Children and Youth in a month packed with awesome opportunities that include a super fun Flash Mob experience, arts and crafts, cook outs, skate parties, carnivals, lock-ins, block parties, story times, kids bingo, kids bowling, and much more! Check out the CYSS Face Book page at http://www.facebook.com/HoodCyss or pick up a Month of the Military Child Activity Brochure at any CYSS Facility or the Rivers Building. Don't let your Family miss out! Parent Central Services Your gateway to all CYS Services. The happy staff at Parent Central is always delighted to see you. Registration appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome Monday-Thursday, 0730-1530. Friday registrations are by appointment only from 0730 to 1200. For your added convenience, appointment or walk-in registrations are taken until 1630. For more information on any CYSS program or events, please call (254) 287-8029. Child Development Centers (CDC)/School Age Care (SAC) Activities Monday, 4 May 15, from 1600 - 1800, Montague School Age Care (SAC) invites you our lemonade stand. Children, grades 1st to 5th will have the opportunity to work together to create their version of the refreshing beverage. We will try the beverage and vote on the most refreshing glass of the day. Event is free to all registered CYSS patron. For more information, please contact Montague SAC at (254) 553-7662. Tuesday, 5 May 15, 1630 - 1730. Kouma Joint Use Child Development Center (CDC)/SAC Center hosts Cinco de Mayo Cooking Activity. Children and their parents we'll be chopping and mixing up some delicious guacamole in the Kouma Café. Parents and children will have a great time making their own dip to enjoy together with some chips and fun! Tuesday, 5 May 15, from 1630 - 1730. Muskogee SAC hosts Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Children, ages 6 to 10 (1st – 5th grade) will make personalized Cinco de Mayo arts and crafts, enjoy a piñata, and sample Mexican dishes. Fees are determined by category; Occasional care is $4 per hour, or five free hours/month open recreation for those not enrolled in the program. For more information, please contact Muskogee SAC at (254) 553-7706. Tuesday, 5 May 15, from 1630 - 1730, Join Montague SAC as we celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Children, grades 1st to 5th will have the opportunity to create a variety of craft and engage in games that celebrate the Mexican heritage and pride. Event is free to all registered CYSS patrons. For more information, please contact Montague SAC at (254) 553-7662. Thursday, 7 May 15, 1630 - 1730. Kouma Joint Use CDC/SAC Center hosts Muffins & Tea for Mom. Kouma Joint Use CDC/SAC Center will be treating our moms with some muffins and tea in honor of Mother's Day in the Kouma Café. Moms will have the opportunity to take a special photo with their child in our Mother's Day Photo Booth. Our children will have a special Mother's Day present to give to their special mom. Friday, 8 May 15, from 1500 - 1600, Join Montague SAC as we create Mother’s Day Cards. Children, grades 1st to 5th will have the opportunity to access the internet to create and design a card for the special lady in their lives. Event is free to all registered CYSS patrons. For more information, please contact Montague SAC at (254) 553-7662. 21 Fort Hood Community Information Thursday, 14 May 15, from 1600 - 1800. Muskogee SAC hosts Mother Son Dance. Children ages 6 to 10 (1st – 5th grade) and families will enjoy Muskogee’s annual Mother Son Dance – a special evening of dancing, a commemorative photo, light refreshments, and lasting memories. Fees are determined by category; Occasional care is $4 per hour, or five free hours/month open recreation for those not enrolled in the program. For more information, please contact Muskogee SAC at (254) 553-7706. Friday, 15 May 15, from 1630 – 1730. Who needs Pizza Hut or Dominos when you have the children of Montage SAC? In honor of Nation Pizza Party month children in 1st to 5th grade will have the opportunity to use a variety of ingredients make their very own pizzas. Event is free to all registered CYSS patrons. For more information, please contact Montague SAC at (254) 553-7662. Thursday, 28 May 15, from 1600 - 1730. Muskogee SAC hosts Combined SAC Graduation. Children, ages 6 to 10 (1st – 5th grade) and families are encouraged to come out and join us as we celebrate the achievements of our Fort Hood SAC 5th graders and proudly announce their rite of passage from school age to middle school. Fees are determined by category; Occasional care is $4 per hour, or five free hours/month open recreation for those not enrolled in the program. For more information, please contact Muskogee SAC at (254) 553-7706. Thursday, 28 May 15, 1630 - 1730. Kouma Joint Use CDC/SAC Center hosts Family Night: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration. Kouma Joint Use CDC/SAC Center will be celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with fun kite craft in the Creative Hands Area and a Taekwondo class in the Fitness Zone 1 room. Come share in the fun activities and learn more about the Asian and Pacific Islander heritage. Youth Center Activities Saturday, 2 May 15, Relay For Life. Unite with us in being a part of the World’s Largest and most impactful event to help end Cancer. Walk with us as we celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and work as a team to show our support to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life at Shoemaker High School in the fight against Cancer. Cost is TBA. This event is opened to CYSS registered teens in 6th-12th grade. For more information, call Bronco Youth Center at (254) 287-6745. Thursday, 7 May from 1730 - 1830. Come out and learn how a Snap Circuit Board works at Montague Youth Center! Youth will expand upon their knowledge of engineering, mathematics and technology. Activity is FREE to middle school and teens that are registered with CYSS. For more information, call Montague Youth Center at (254) 553-7662. Thursday, 7 May 15, from 1800 - 1930. High Chaparral Youth Center will be making Graphic Design Gift Bags. Youth will learn to use different computer programs to create a graphic design in order to personalize their gift bag. All materials are free, just bring your creativity. For more information, call (254) 287-5646. Saturday, 9 May15, 1300 - 1500. High Chaparral Youth Center will host “A Table fit for a Queen”. Youth are encouraged to bring that special lady out to enjoy a time of fun, food and fellowship. Let us show you how special you are. Event is free to all registered patrons. For more information, call (254) 287-5646. Monday, 11 May 15, 1830 - 1930. Stop by Montague Youth Center and join the Gourmet Cooking club and make Banana Muffins! Youth will get to make the dessert from start to finish! Activity is FREE to middle school and teens that are registered with CYSS. For more information, call Montague Youth Center at (254) 553-7662. 22 Fort Hood Community Information Friday, 15 May 15, 1300 - 0200. Attention all middle school and high school ballers, looking for a gym to come showcase your skills? Then come on down to the Bronco Youth Center for our Midnight Basketball Extravaganza. There will be a dunk contest, three point shoot out and 5 on 5 games with the winner staying on the courts. Put your teams together and come join in the fun. Refreshments will be served as well as music hammering the speakers. All participants must be registered with Child and Youth Services. Cost is Free. This event is opened to CYSS registered teens, in 6th-12th grade. For more information, call Bronco Youth Center at (254) 287-6745. Thursday, 21 May 15 from 1800 -1930. High Chaparral Youth Center will host all things photography in honor of “National Photo Month.” Youth will explore different techniques and settings on the camera to get the most quality pictures. For more information, call (254) 287-5646. Saturday, 23 May 15, ITT Technical Institute from 0900 - 1800. Join us as we go on a tour of the ITT Technical Institute and learn all about their programs and degree options. The youth will get the chance to see what this college has to offer, hands on experience and tour the programs/classes. Cost is Free. This event is opened to CYSS registered teens in 8th - 12th grade. For more information, call Bronco Youth Center at (254) 287-6745. The EDGE! Program Find out what it's like to be a cowboy/girl for a day! Youth will learn about horse safety, grooming, how to properly saddle a horse, eat out on the open range and ride horses like real cowboys do! The EDGE! Program & BLORA Stables are offering a "Wrangler Camp" for children and youth in 1st - 12th grade. Cost is $25 and youth must be registered with CYSS. For more information, contact the MWR Partnership Specialist at (254) 287-6573. Dates TBA. Learn the tips & tricks of skincare and cosmetology! Youth will learn the proper steps of skincare, basic glamour and beauty techniques. Classes are FREE and open to youth in 6th -12th grade, which are registered with CYSS. For more information, contact the MWR Partnership Specialist at (254) 287-6573. Show your artistic style and come paint with the rest! Fun, painting classes offered on a monthly basis for school-aged children that are registered with CYSS. Classes are $5.00. Dates are TBA. For more information, contact the MWR Partnership Specialist at (254) 287-6573. For more information, contact the MWR Partnership Specialist at (254) 287-8032. SKIESUnlimited Instructional Classes SKIESUnlimited offers Instructional Programming for children from 6 weeks old such as Kindermusik to 18 years old such as the Online Teen Driving Course. Classes offered include Gymnastics, Dance, Martial Arts, Piano, Guitar, Voice, Tumbling, Cheer, and Academic Tutoring. View our full selection of classes on our website at webtrac.mwr.army.mil or call for more information at (254) 287-4592. 23 Fort Hood Community Information HIRED! What: HIRED! Program is designed for 15-18 year olds in high school to obtain meaningful career and educational opportunities. Participants will receive valuable paid work experience and training to better equip each participant with the necessary skills needed for a highly-competitive job market. Who: All military-affiliated teens between the ages of 15 - 18 and in high school. When: The program is currently on hold but runs every twelve weeks year-round. Applications are currently being accepted. Don't Delay, Apply Today!!" For more information, call (254) 287-6573. Where: The applications can be obtained from all youth centers on post as well as the HIRED! Office located on 761st Tank Battalion in the Rivers Bldg (Bldg. 121) in room 149A. All participants will be able to work at various DFMWR placement site locations to include the bowling alley, youth centers and Apache Arts & Crafts. Why: The HIRED! Program is a great opportunity to get teens trained and geared-up for success! Youth Sports and Fitness For more information, please contact Youth Sports and Fitness at (254) 288-3770 or (254) 553-7661. CYSS Nurse Specialist Interested in registering your child/youth with CYSS, but they require medication and/or special accommodations? The CYSS Nurse, Sarah Santiago, RN-BSN, is here to help!! She is able to answer questions regarding shot requirements, health assessment/sports physical concerns, additional paperwork needed for certain diagnoses and much more. If you have a child that wants to participate, but are unsure how their specific need would be met, please don't hesitate to contact Sarah at (254) 5533988 or [email protected]. The CYSS Nurse is located in the River’s Building, Bldg. 121 and is here to answer questions and provide assistance to the children and Families of Fort Hood. School Liaison Office Have questions regarding schools? Visit your Fort Hood School Liaison Officers! We cover 8 school districts surrounding Fort Hood - Killeen, Copperas Cove, Belton, Lampasas, Florence, Gatesville, Temple and Salado Independent School Districts. Your SLOs are available to provide resources and information on various school related topics: • • • • • • • • • School Enrollment School Zones School Transfer High School Credit Transfers Homework Military Interstate Compact Impact Aid College Readiness Scholarship and more…. 24 Fort Hood Community Information Fort Hood Region Initiating Educational Networks and Developing Support Systems (FRIENDS) Initiative. The FRIENDS Initiative is designed to connect Military student leaders with the Fort Hood community in developing student centered solutions aimed at addressing transitional issues, while providing mentorship and leadership development. PURPOSE: -Plan upcoming FRIENDS meetings and activities for 2015 year -Discuss topics of interest and keynote speakers for the upcoming meetings -Plan dates which are conducive with the students' schedules -Discuss starting up FRIENDS clubs in the Middle School -Assigning ambassadors for the clubs -Select officers For more information, call (254) 288-2746 or (254) 553-3340 CYSS Likes YOU! Please “Like” us on the Fort Hood CYSS Facebook page to stay in the know on all things child, youth and school related. http://www.facebook.com/Hood.cyss Ms. Nieomi King Fort Hood Family Housing Lemonade Day [email protected] Lemonade Day Saturday, 2 May 15 and Sunday, 3 May 15 Lemonade Day is a free, community event that introduces youth to entrepreneurship Youth learn how to start, own and operate their own business - a lemonade stand With their profits, youth are taught to spend some, save some and give some back to their community Fort Hood National Bank and Fort Hood Family Housing are proud sponsors of the event Families can register now at www.forthood.lemonadeday.org, any Spring Fling event in March, Earth Day events in April or at any community office Note: Words and/or names that appear in blue are hyperlinks. For additions and/or corrections please contact: Army Community Service, Information & Referral, at (254) 553-1593 or [email protected] 25
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