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2 Voices of the Great Place Our Facebook friends told us about their favorite part of Hispanic culture in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

4 Hobbies Hunters and Fishermen: This is Your Day!

5 Featured Facility Jonesing for Java

6 Feature Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

8 Travel Explore Dallas for $5 or Less

10 Military Life Tips for PCSing from an Army Spouse

12 Fort Hood Family and MWR Location Guide/Phone Listings Map, Listings, Addresses & Phone Numbers

14 Finance Far and Away: Rethink Your Approach to Family Finances this Deployment

16 Outdoors Fishing for Freedom: Catch the Big One

18 How-To How to Meet People on Fort Hood

20 Army Community Service Army Family Action Plan: Aiming to Change the Future of Your Army

22 Child, Youth & School Services CYSS Built to Serve!

23 Teen Your Place, Your Voice, Your Future

24 Fitness Spencer Wins Light Heavyweight Title

Hood Happenings is an unauthorized, official monthly magazine for Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation activities within Fort Hood. Contents are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the Fort Hood Command. The appearance of adver-tising in this publication does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Army or the Fort Hood Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Fund. Everything advertised in this magazine shall be made available for purchase, use, or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nation-al origin, age, marital status, physical/mental handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user, or patron. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy is confirmed, Family and MWR shall refuse to accept advertising from that source until the violation is cor-rected. The information in this issue is current at time of publication. Activities and events are subject to change. For confirmation please call the activity.

www.hoodmwr.com254-287-0337

Garrison CommanderCOL Mark Freitag

DFMWR Nicholas R. Johnsen

Deputy DFMWRLorenzo J. Westbrook

ACS ChiefJeanie Barton

NAFSM ChiefSusan Burns

BD ChiefMike Ernst

RD ChiefJohnny Pelton

CYSS ChiefYveta PhillipsMarketing ChiefTracy Thomas

Administrative AssistantSara Browning

Account ExecutiveJade ColemanAshley Holladay

Public RelationsMonty CampbellSales ManagerTashika DixonSales AssistantShelly Damo

Production ManagerNixie Romero

Marketing ClerkTina Wilgeroth

Graphic DesignersTanna JonesLaVonda K. WillsRobert Johnson

Graphic &Web DesignerJason Weiss

Cover DesignLaVonda K. Wills

EditorMonty Campbell

To advertise in this publication: Hood Marketing / P.O. Box X / Fort Hood, TX 76544 • [email protected] • 254-532-5481

Respectfully,

Nicholas R. JohnsenDirector of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation

I love writing this column in that the challenge is not repeating the same m e s s a g e e a c h month year after year. Some messag-es deserve that repe-tition (CFC, suicide prevention, and AER to name a few). Others end up sound-ing like chatter that no one pays attention to or like finger nails being pulled across a blackboard (I know they are in museums now, replaced by white boards). My Dad, always the quiet one , used to tell me things that did not make sense to me until I matured. One of those was that no matter how strong we think we are, at one point we’ll never be strong enough. It is at that point a wise man asks for help; for in doing so he is truly the stronger for it. Help can take many forms and our Warrior Adventure Quest (WAQ) is a unique program designed to shape a returning Soldiers actions to a more safe behavior model and to rely on the princi-ples taught to them during Battlemind training. They are coached on the Battle-mind principles and then taken into a rec-reational environment. It is a Department of the Army requirement that every returning platoon go through WAQ. Our team of teams looks forward to seeing you go through the WAQ process - for some it will be a life changing moment! The great Combined Federal Campaign starts this month. Remember that every dollar given will make a huge difference to any of the worthy agencies and organiza-tions that are part of the Combined Federal Campaign effort.

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Voices of the Great Place

We asked our Facebook friends to tell us about their favorite part of Hispanic culture, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

“The food and the way they gather together to appreciate it with family, friends, music and dancing!”

-Trish Barnas Lineback

“My favorite part of my Mexican culture is tradition, even though my extended family is in California, my immediate Family and friends embrace our culture. Making tamales for Christmas and capirotada for Easter are a couple traditions I am exposing my children to. I celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month proudly but I also celebrate and am grateful for this very diverse community that I live in!”

-Marcy Gonzalez

“My favorite person of Hispanic culture would be Cesar Chavez. He took a stand when it was not popular.”

-Celeste Fick

“My favorite part of my culture is the food! Enchiladas, rice, beans, tortillas, menudo, tamales. Cooking these dishes is a great way to spend time with our kids and share stories about what it means to have cooked the same dishes with our parents and grandparents.”

-Leslie Ramos

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2, 9, 16 & 23 Operation Rising Star, Phantom Warrior Center Ballroom4-5 Club Championship, The Courses of Clear Creek5 Sunday Brunch, Club Hood8 Ribbon Cutting, Casey Memorial Library10 Coke /Jared Mahone Concert, Club Hood11 Comics on Duty, Phantom Warrior Center11 Sprint Triathlon, BLORA12 NFL Sunday Ticket Kickoff Party, Backbone Lounge 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 Ladies Golf Clinic, The Courses of Clear Creek15 Needlepoint Class, Casey Memorial Library16 Immigration Seminar, Oveta Culp Hobby 17 Hispanic Heritage Awareness Festival, Abrams Physical Fitness Center 17 Garrison Commander’s Tournament, The Courses of Clear Creek18 Boating Safety Course, BLORA18 Fort Hood Hunting & Fishing Day, Sportsmen’s Center22 Community Service Council, Community Events Center 24 Phantom Golf Scramble, The Courses of Clear Creek25 Moonlight Cruise, BLORA25 Door Knob Hanger Make ‘n Take Craft, Casey Memorial Library25 Fishing for Freedom, BLORA29 National Coffee Day Celebration, Java Café30 Lloyd Dobler Effect Concert, Phantom Warrior Center

OCTOBER2-3 Overnight Trail Ride, BLORA Ranch3 Sunday Brunch, Club Hood

RECURRINGEvery Monday & Wednesday, Zumbatomic, Meadows Elementary Every Tuesday, Beef & Burgundy, Club HoodEvery Tuesday, Banking, Lane Volunteer CenterEvery Thursday, Family Pasta Night, Club HoodEvery Thursday & Friday, Xtreme Bowling, Phantom Warrior LanesEvery Thursday, Financial Peace U, Comanche ChapelEvery Friday: Career Assessment, Bldg 284; Job Search With Confidence, Bldg 284 Bringing Home Baby, Oveta Culp Hobby EFMP Sea Dragons Swim Program, Abrams Pool Weekdays, Daily Lunch, Club Hood

254-287-4ACS for ACS classes254-287-8029 for Child, Youth & School Services

All dates subject to change.

Connect with Fort Hood Family and Morale,Welfare and Recreation online:

Visit us on the web at:

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Facebook.com/forthoodfmwr

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At Java Café

Monday thru Friday 7am to 2pmStop by our convenient drive-thru

761st Tank Battalion & TJ Mills Boulevard


ort Hood Hunting & Fishing Day will be held September 18 at the Sportsmen’s Center, Bldg 1937, Rod & Gun Club Loop,

254-532-4552. All activities will be conducted at the Sportsmen’s Center except for the fish-ing derby. This event is open to the public and there will be numerous outdoor activities including a fishing derby, archery shoot, turkey shoot, cast-ing contest and turkey calling contest scheduled from 6:30 am until 2 pm. Activities are designed for novices as well as seasoned sportsmen so you don’t have to be a pro! A delicious BBQ lunch will be served from 11am until 3pm and is $7 for adults and $3.50 for children 12 and under. The day will end with an awards ceremony and door prizes at 3pm. You don’t want to miss the door prizes so make sure you stay! This year will also feature bouncers and activities for kids, as well as a mini arts and crafts fair.

Year round, the Sportsmen’s Center is the hunting and fishing headquarters for Fort Hood. We encourage the interest of our patrons in hunting, fishing, archery and sport shooting and promote awareness of the environment and conservation of our natural resources. The Sportsmen’s Center is the sole source for Fort Hood recreational access permits: hunt-ing, fishing, ATV and Area Access Permits for other recreational activities such as hiking and bird watching. The Sportsmen’s Center also is-sues state hunting and fishing licenses. Quali-fied Soldiers may obtain a free Super Combo Hunting & Fishing License. All persons desiring recreational access to Fort Hood lands must be registered in the Area Access Program. The Sportsmen’s Center services include a pro shop to purchase live bait as well as hunting and fishing equipment, a skeet/trap range open on weekends, an archery range, and a snack bar menu to accommodate any appetite. See you at the Sportsmen’s Center on September 18! s

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Fort Hood Hunting & Fishing Day 2010 Schedule of Events:l Fishing Derby at Cantonment B Pond = 6:30-8:30 aml 300 Archery Shoot = 9am-UTC (Must register by 10 am)l Long Distance Archery Fun Shoot = 9am-UTCl Turkey Shoot = 10 am-UTCl Casting Contest = 9 am-2 pm l Turkey Calling Contest = 12 pm-2 pml BBQ Lunch = 11 am-3 pm l Awards Ceremony with door prizes = 3 pm

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eptember 29 is fast approaching and we all know what that means, right? That’s right, it’s National Coffee Day! For all

those coffee fanatics on Fort Hood, it’s time to in-dulge yourselves and have that extra cup. Java Cafè is the perfect place to get your coffee fix on Fort Hood! Java even carries Starbucks brand coffees, so you won’t have to worry about leaving post for that delightful cup of Starbucks coffee. Java Cafè also offers an assortment of sweet treats and a va-riety of chilled refreshments for those who are not bananas about coffee. Java’s convenient drive-thru window allows for speedy service during that pesky early morning rush, while its walk-to order window and outdoor seating are perfect for when you want to sit and mingle or relax with a book. Java Cafè is located in the Rivers Building parking lot, on the corner of T. J. Mills Boulevard and 761st Tank Battalion Avenue. Its hours of operation are 7 am to 2 pm Monday through Friday. So whether you’re celebrating National Coffee Day, craving a delightful drink or just looking to quench your thirst, there are plenty of reasons to head out and experience Java Cafè! s

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by Shelly Damo

Jonesing for Java!

National Coffee Day CelebrationSeptember 297am-12pmHalf-price drinks (except Javaccinos) Your purchase enters you in to a drawing for an espresso machine! (Limit one entry per person.)

at The Courses of Clear CreekAll skill levels welcome!

September 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30Select the time that best suits you: 10 am, 4 pm and 5:30 pm

Complimentary use of clubs and range balls included during the classes

The Courses of Clear CreekBldg 52381, Battalion Avenue, west of Clear Creek Road

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Ladies, now’s the time to get swinging at our golf clinics

Stop by the Pro Shop or call 254-287-4130 to enroll

Ladies Golf Clinics

History of Hispanic Heritage In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week. In 1988, the event was expanded to an observance with a timeframe of September 15 through October 15. September 15 is known to be the anniversary of independence

of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence on September 16 and 18. The traditions of the Hispanic way of life extend all around the world

to include Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean.

Hispanic Heritage is a celebration of history, achievements, culture and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from various parts

of the world. In the United States, Latinos and Hispanics have made valuable contributions

to society with accomplishments within science, art, entertainment, politics, sport and other fields.

Why we celebrate Hispanic Heritage We celebrate Hispanic Heritage because

it is important for Service Members, Civilians and Family Members to recognize the achievements in order to deepen their appreciation for their

diverse culture.

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by SFC Veronica R. Stewart, III Corps EO Advisor

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Ft Hood Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Fort Hood will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by having a celebration September 17 at the Abrams Physical Fitness Center. The hours are from 6 - 11pm and this celebration is free and open to all. We are scheduled to have several dance groups and bands. One band that will be there is Grupo Sonchache. This band is based out of the Killeen area and was formed in 2006. They generate energy and excitement wherever they perform. They are a dynamic five piece Latin band that fills the dance floor with rhythms of Salsa. We also have a comedian who will be our mistress of ceremony. Her name is Shayla Rivera. Shayla Rivera was born in Puerto Rico and earned degrees in aerospace engineering and psychology from Texas A&M University. She also worked as a Motivational Speaker and Corporate Trainer holding seminars on stress management for executives at companies around the country. In 2001, Shayla created her solo show, Rocket Science and Salsa, directed by Debbie Allen and received 2 NAACP Theater Award nominations for best actress and choreography. In 2004, Rivera received the “Mario Moreno Cantinflas Award” presented by the city of Los Angeles in recognition of entertainers who represent the Latino Community with the same humor as the great Cantinflas did and for her involvement in the community. To this day, Shayla Rivera continues to perform live nationwide. There will be entertainment all night long as well as a domino tournament, food, salsa instructors, drinks and much more. Come out and share the culture and knowledge of Hispanic Heritage with the service members, Family Members and civilians of Fort Hood. For more information call 254-286-5342. s

Travel


Explore Dallas for $5 or less

School is back in session and the children are getting restless.

Right? Okay, maybe the children are not getting restless already, but just because school has resumed doesn’t mean that you have to stop traveling or they have to stop learn-ing at home. Do not have much cash after spending all of that money on new school clothes and the myriad of school supplies that your student needs? There is no need to stress, I have picked out some of my favor-ite activities to do and learn about while in “Big D” for less than $5. First off, one cannot visit a city without knowing the history behind it. In order to learn that history, drive on down to the Old Red Court-house, site of the Dallas Tourist In-formation Center in the Downtown Historic District. The Downtown Historic Dis-trict is located in the block en-closed by Market, Elm, Commerce and Houston Streets. The Center- which is FREE - features touch screen information stations, Inter-net access stations, a viewing room to see Dallas videos and a full staff available every day of the week.

Once you have learned about the city’s history, head on over to the John F. Kennedy Memorial in downtown Dallas, on Main and Houston Streets. While it was one of the most infamous times in Unit-ed States history, it is a stop that the history buff must pay homage to. The best part is that this is en-tirely free as well. To cap off a busy day in Dal-las, head over to the Downtown’s West End Historic District for a night full of window browsing at the West End Marketplace (Market and Munger Streets). The area has over 50 specialty shops and a vari-ety of restaurants to choose from. Also, throughout the summer and early fall, it is very common for vis-itors to be entertained by random free concerts. Although these are my three favorite historical places in Dal-las, there are several different activities that you may choose from. For more economical trips, head on down to Leisure Travel Services, 761st Tank Battalion Avenue, next to Military Clothing Sales, and check out what they have to offer. s

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Entertainment and Fun!

BeerGerman Food

Phantom Warrior Lanes Parking LotBldg 49010, Clear Creek Rd at Santa Fe Ave

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October 155-11pm

Take the Stage with

Operation Rising StarSeptember 2, 9, 16 and 23 - 7pm

$500 1st Prize$250 2nd Prize$100 3rd Prize$300 Spirit Award to Unit/FRG with most representation

Phantom Warrior Center Ballroom Bldg 194, 37th Street

Open to Soldiers and military ID cardholders 18+ Sign up by calling 254-287-0270 or visit hoodmwr.com!

Tips for PCS’ing from an Army wife

by Marianke Phillips, www.ArmyWifeMagazine.com I


MilitaryLife

met my husband, Jon, a little over six years ago. Not face to face, but by email. Before moving to the USA from the Netherlands as an Au Pair, I set up an account with ChristianPenPals.com

to meet Christians in the area. My husband stumbled upon my profile while stationed in Iraq. We started to talk, through internet and phone. This friendship grew into something more, and hours of conversa-tions led to romance via internet, letters,

care packages and phone. Two days af-ter my husband endured the most danger-

ous mission of his deployment, he realized I was “the one” and proposed on his knees in

front of the webcam. A few weeks later we met at the Chicago O’Hare USO and it was like we had known each other

for years. There was a sparkle when our eyes met and a kiss so magical that butterflies filled

my stomach. Those twelve days we had together were awesome. We were married when he returned from Iraq, and we have been happily married for five years now. As a foreign born spouse, the immigration process was difficult. A lot of red tape, money, trips to the immigration services and stress resulted in a resident card for me three years later. Moving to the United States was a big challenge, both facing the cultural changes and physically. I had to pack my whole life in to two suitcases. This wasn’t an easy thing to do. I asked myself, “What can I live on for the next two months?” and “What has such great emotional value, that it cannot stay behind?” I don’t know how I did it, but I did and I learned a lot about how to PCS efficiently:

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• A month or two be-fore the move, start going

through your household goods. Make a list of whatever you do not

need, from furniture to kitchen appliances to clothing. Consider donating these items to a charitable organization. • Go through your paperwork and shred any-thing that is trash well before the move. • Always pack a suitcase with enough clothes to last a month. Do not over pack though; there is always a Laundromat somewhere you can wash them.• Store anything valuable like important pa-perwork in a portable filing case, so there is no chance of anything getting lost in the move and everything will be within reach at all times until your household goods arrive.• Do not hesitate to ask questions of the trans-portation representatives. Pay attention to all instructions they give you. This will make it a smooth move and much less stressful.• Moving is a challenge every time and no move is the same, but I love it. Friends that stay behind are forever in your heart, and new friends are made. Life as an Army spouse has been quite the experience, but a rich one! s

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Army Substance Abuse Program Bldg Map PhoneASAP Control Office 2241 27 287-33098Travel / Museums Leisure Travel Services 4930 12 285-2090 Location 1Leisure Travel Services 136 42 287-6024 Location 21st Cav Museum 2218 45 287-36263d ACR Museum 419 55 288-3590

Child Development Centers Bldg Map PhoneParent Central 121 43 287-8029Clear Creek Child Development Ctr. 4819 9 288-5222Comanche Child Development Ctr. 52024 2 287-4848Fort Hood Child Development Ctr. 113 40a 287-6037Chaffee Child Development Ctr. 198 40b 287-4749Child Development Services, Admin 121 43 288-3196Family Readiness Centers Oveta Culp Hobby SFRC 18000 73 287-6069Soldier & Family Assistance Center 36042 75 286-57681CD Center 37007 15 286-6284/62853rd Signal Brigade Center 4475 22 285-5411Brave Rifles Readiness Center 9409 61 286-6728

Fort Hood Lodging Bldg Map PhonePoxon Guest House 111 38 532-2100Keith Ware Hall Reservations Desk 36006 24 532-8233Information / Assistance ProgramsRelocation Assistance Program 121 43 287-4471Volunteer Services 16005 44 287-8657Abuse Hotline 121 43 287-CARE (2273)Army Community Service 121 43 287-4ACSArmy Emergency Relief 121 43 288-5003Army Family Team Building 16005 44 286-6600Community Life Program 1001 25 618-7720Consumer Affairs 121 43 287-CITY (2489) Financial Readiness Program 121 43 288-2862Food Program 121 43 287-7130Loan Closet 121 43 287-8595Mobilization & Deployment (ACS) 16005 44 288-2794 Visitor’s Control Center 69012 39 287-9909Library Services Casey Memorial Library Circulation Desk 3202 18 287-4921Library Overdue Section 3202 18 287-4878Library Reference Section 3202 18 287-5202

Lounges & Restaurants Bldg Map PhoneLegends Pub 5782 54 532-9324Patton’s Pub (Lounge) 9212 57 287-8484Club Hood 5764 54 287-5215Phantom Warrior Center 194 48 287-5215 Backbone NCO Lounge 194 48 532-5073Courses of Clear Creek Snack Bar 52381 5 287-4130Sportsmen’s Center 1937 34 532-4552Strike Zone/Phantom Warrior Lanes 49010 11 287-2434 Outdoor Recreation Activities Belton Lake Outdoor Rec Area (BLORA) NAF 126 72 287-4907BLORA Boat Dock NAF 155 72 287-6073BLORA Reservation Office NAF 126 72 287-2523BLORA Sierra Beach 20140 72 287-6644Courses of Clear Creek 52381 5 287-4130Recreational Equipment Checkout 4930 12 287-4126Hunt & Saddle Club 1937 34 532-4552Hunt Control Office 1941 34 287-5847Sportsmen’s Center 1937 34 532-4552Skeet Range 1937 34 532-4552West Fort Hood Travel Camp 70004 66 288-9926Bronco Youth Skate Park 6602 51 288-3770ATV Park Area 111 532-4552

Chapels Bldg Map PhoneComanche Chapel 52024 1 287-0469Iron Horse Chapel 37012 13 287-40341 Cav Memorial Chapel 31001 17 287-0469Red Team Chapel 24008 31 287-4034Spiritual Fitness Center 12012 47 286-56784th ID Memorial Chapel 10041 56 287-749419 Street Chapel 9406 62 288-749413th SC(E) Chapel 39010 20 287-1391Historical Old Post Chapel 53 37 288-6545West Fort Hood Chapel 91074 68 288-9442

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LIBERTY VILLAGE

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CLARKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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Recreational Activities Bldg Map PhoneApache Arts & Crafts Center 2337 30 287-0343Phantom Warrior Lanes 49010 11 287-3424Community Events Center (Bingo) 50012 7 532-9253Sprocket Auto Crafts 9138 58 287-2725School Age Services (SAS Sites) Clark Elementary School 51600 6 288-6310Clear Creek Elementary School 4800 8 554-3667Duncan Elementary School 52802 4 287-4362Montague Elementary School 84001 70 539-8695Venable Elementary School 60160 53 523-4217Walker / Meadows Site 85018 64 287-7950Sports & Fitness Programs Competitive Sports Info 23005 29 287-3622Aerobics & Skating 324 49 287-5623Intramural Sports 23005 29 287-3622Hood Stadium 4652 23 287-6987Varsity Sports 23005 29 285-5459Youth Sports 6602 51 288-3770

Child Development Centers Bldg Map PhoneParent Central 121 43 287-8029Clear Creek Child Development Ctr. 4819 9 288-5222Comanche Child Development Ctr. 52024 2 287-4848Fort Hood Child Development Ctr. 113 40a 287-6037Chaffee Child Development Ctr. 198 40b 287-4749Child Development Services, Admin 121 43 288-3196Family Readiness Centers Oveta Culp Hobby SFRC 18000 73 287-6069Soldier & Family Assistance Center 36042 75 286-57681CD Center 37007 15 286-6284/62853rd Signal Brigade Center 4475 22 285-5411Brave Rifles Readiness Center 9409 61 286-6728

Family Services Bldg Map PhoneEmployment Readiness Branch 284 76 286-6684Training Facility 121 43 287-6070Exceptional Family Member Prog. 121 43 287-6070Family Advocacy 76020 71 286-6774 Family Advocacy New Parent Support 284 76 287-2286 Program 4+ Family Advocacy New Parent Support 284 76 287-2286 Program 0-3 Family Member Employment 4220 21 288-2089Assistance Program Family Child Care 121 43 287-5448 Youth & School Age Services, Admin 121 43 287-8436Supplemental Programs & Services 121 43 287-8029Information & Referral 121 43 287-2214School Liaison 121 43 288-7946SKIESUnlimited Academy 121 43 287-4592

Lounges & Restaurants Bldg Map PhoneLegends Pub 5782 54 532-9324Patton’s Pub (Lounge) 9212 57 287-8484Club Hood 5764 54 287-5215Phantom Warrior Center 194 48 287-5215 Backbone NCO Lounge 194 48 532-5073Courses of Clear Creek Snack Bar 52381 5 287-4130Sportsmen’s Center 1937 34 532-4552Strike Zone/Phantom Warrior Lanes 49010 11 287-2434 Outdoor Recreation Activities Belton Lake Outdoor Rec Area (BLORA) NAF 126 72 287-4907BLORA Boat Dock NAF 155 72 287-6073BLORA Reservation Office NAF 126 72 287-2523BLORA Sierra Beach 20140 72 287-6644Courses of Clear Creek 52381 5 287-4130Recreational Equipment Checkout 4930 12 287-4126Hunt & Saddle Club 1937 34 532-4552Hunt Control Office 1941 34 287-5847Sportsmen’s Center 1937 34 532-4552Skeet Range 1937 34 532-4552West Fort Hood Travel Camp 70004 66 288-9926Bronco Youth Skate Park 6602 51 288-3770ATV Park Area 111 532-4552

Centralized Marketing Information Area Bldg Map PhoneResiliency Campus (OpenMon-Fri8am-5pm) 12018 46 287-5586Copeland Center (FrontDeskOpen24hrs7daysaweek) 18010 36 287-3832Oveta Culp Hobby Soldier & Family Readiness Center 18000 73 287-9274(OpenMon-Fri7:30am-8:30pm)Swimming Pools Abrams Pool (Indoor) 23001 29 287-4648Aquatics Director 23001 29 287-9430Comanche Pool 52932 3 287-754413th SC(E) Pool 2239 26 287-368962nd St Pool 2479 33 287-409442nd St Pool 1679 35 288-3484Martin Pool 137 41 287-5037Patton Pool 5774 54 285-5837Thomas Pool 193 48 287-8637West Fort Hood Pool 91075 67 288-9838Youth Centers Bronco Youth Fitness Center 6602 51 287-6745Comanche Youth Center 52019 3 287-5834High Chaparral Youth Center 5485 52 287-5646Miscellaneous Services American Red Cross (toll free) 1-877-272-7337 8640 65 287-0400BOSS Program 194 48 287-6116Combined Federal Campaign 1001 25 287-0345NAF Civilian Personnel Advisory Center 4220 21 288-2055Palmer Theater 334 50 287-3066Veterinary Clinic 4909 10 287-2823Robertson Blood Center 2250 28 285-5808Inprocessing 18010 36 287-3832DFMWR Headquarters 194 48 287-4339Fort Hood Recycle Center 4626 74 287-7881Client Services (Legal Assistance 4617 78 287-7901/3199

Fitness Centers Bldg Map PhoneAbrams Physical Fitness Ctr. 23001 29 287-2016Burba Physical Fitness Ctr. 9301 60 287-8297Harvey Physical Fitness Ctr. 31006 16 287-7098Iron Horse Physical Fitness Ctr. 37017 14 287-4380Kieschnick Physical Fitness Ctr. 39008 19 287-4203Grey Wolf Physical Fitness Ctr. 24006 32 287-7465Starker Physical Fitness Ctr. 87010 63 287-9639Functional Fitness Center/ Resiliency Campus 12018 46 287-5586West Fort Hood Physical Fitness Ctr. 91068 69 553-2010Resiliency Campus Bldg PhoneResiliency Campus HQ 12022 285-5693Warrior Adventure Quest 12019 319-1619Army Center / Enhanced Performance 12020 288-4671Wellness Center 12019 288-8488Functional Fitness Center 12018 287-8219Spiritual Fitness Center 12012 553-1195

Finance


Deployment has the opportunity to be a financial gain, if you plan accordingly. With the possibility of combat zone tax-

free income and a host of allowances (separation pay, hazardous duty, etc.) added to the monthly bottom line, you may be able to use the additional income to pay off pesky credit cards, build your emergency fund, and even start-up or increase your automatic savings into a Roth IRA, Thrift Savings Plan, or College Savings Plan for the kids.

• The first line of financial defense is an emer-gency savings fund. Experts typically recommend that you work toward having three to six months of living expenses in such a fund. Remember to set aside extra to deal with car repairs, plumbing leaks, and other unexpected bills.• Consider padding the fund for routine chores the deployed Family Member usually does, from lawn care to household cleaning.• If unused cars or trucks are to be stored, inves-tigate savings on insurance that may be available.• If you’re single, you may be able to put all possessions left behind into storage, eliminating rent and utilities. • The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act of 2004 may qualify you to receive a lower interest rate on mortgages and credit card debts and protection from eviction for late rent payments.

• You can sign a power of attorney to designate a trusted friend or family member to handle your financial transactions. Make sure you take the time to list your account numbers and customer service phone numbers.

Waiting until you get orders to deploy may be too late to start building a solid financial plan, so start pre-paring today.

• Deputize a trusted friend/family member. Ask someone back home to handle paying bills and other tasks. A power of attorney may be required. • Create a record of accounts. Take a copy with you when you deploy. Provide the information to a responsible friend or family member entrusted with power of attorney. • Eliminate rent and utilities. If you’re single, you may be able to put all the possessions you leave behind into storage, eliminating rent and utilities. If that’s the case, you should consider maintaining rental insurance to protect your belongings. • Set up automatic deposit, investments, and bill payment. For bills that can’t be auto-paid, investigate a bill payment service that will allow you to pay them online from anywhere you have Internet access. • Notify creditors and other financial institu-tions that you are being deployed. Provide them a way to contact you with problems. s

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Far and Away: Rethink Your Approach to Family Finances this Deployment

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Outdoors


Fishing for Freedom

F ishing is a past time well-loved by many. There’s noth-ing quite like being out on

the lake with nothing but you, the fish and the water. For many military service members though, the constant moving that military life brings often makes it difficult to maintain fishing equipment or especially a boat. In comes Fishing for Freedom. The local Fishing for Freedom organization is a group of Central Texas businessmen and women who wish to thank active duty military and honorably discharged veterans for their service to our country. The mission is to make sure each man and woman who have served with honor have the opportunity to enjoy the great

outdoors of Texas. Service mem-bers are teamed up with local boat owners for a great day of fishing and fun at the lake. The 2010 Fishing for Freedom tournament will be held September 25 at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area. Boats take to the water early in the morn-ing and fishermen have until that afternoon to make their catch. In addition to the fishing tour-nament, all participants are invited to a banquet on September 24 at 7pm at the Killeen Convention Center for a delicious BBQ dinner and educational, fun fishing semi-nars. Participation is absolutely FREE and open to all military ser-vice members and honorably dis-charged veterans.

Not only does the tourna-ment offer the opportunity to spend a day on the lake fishing, but wonderful prizes are up for grabs as well. First place finish-ers will receive a new Triton valued at $19,999 powered by a Mercury 50HP. Last year’s tournament was record-setting with 460 Soldier fishermen and 230 volunteer boaters. There’s no reason not to top that this year! For Soldiers interested in being fishermen or for boaters interested in vol-unteering, visit www.fishing-forfreedom.org to sign up. For more information on the tourna-ment call Cliff Brown at 254-699-9151. Get out there and catch the big one! s

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HowTo


O ne question that we get repeatedly on our Family & MWR Facebook page from our fans is “How do I meet other moms/teens/spouses/friends/

etc. on Fort Hood?” At first look it may seem like a silly question, what with the hundreds of thousands of people in the greater Fort Hood community. But upon further inspection, we totally get it. Deployments and separations have become a major part of all of our lives and having strong friendships with people who can relate to what you are going through (also known as “Battle Buddies”) is a vital part of getting through those tough times. But with all the hustle and bustle, it can be hard to take the time to meet new friends. Here are my tips for how to meet people on Fort Hood:• Get Connected. The internet is a valuable

resource in meeting people and shouldn’t be for-gotten. Our Family & MWR Facebook or Twitter page is a good place to start! If you “fan” us not only do you get updates on all the great things hap-pening around Fort Hood, but you also get expo-sure to thousands of other people from Fort Hood.

We’ve seen several of our Facebook fans become friends with each other through our page before!

• GetOutoftheHouse. Face to face contact is one of the fastest ways to bond with a person and you can’t do that from the comfort of your home. Go to your FRG meeting, check out an event (like Oktoberfest), attend an AFTB or art class, hang out at one of the Fort Hood lounges (like Patton’s Pub), or join a support group like Enlisted Spouses Club or Officer’s Wives Club. The important thing is to GET OUT and expose yourself to new people and things.

• SpeakUp.Don’t be afraid to strike up conversa-tion with new people! My mother-in-law has no problem talking to strangers, and wouldn’t you know she has more friends and acquaintances than anyone else I know! Stuck in line at the com-missary? Say hello to the person next to you. Don’t be bashful!

Now get out there and start meeting people! You never know when the next person you meet could be your future best friend. s

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f the quality of Army life is anything less than perfect for you, let Army leadership know. They recognize that to have a quality Army,

you must be satisfied with the Army as a way of life. The Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) is a grass-roots program that starts right here, right now, with you. Do you have issues with Fort Hood or the Army, or ideas on improving the quality of life with-in the Army? Through AFAP, Army leaders hear your concerns and ideas and where possible, put them into an action plan for resolution. You have the opportunity to create an AFAP success story by submitting your issue or simply taking part in the conference. Twenty seven years later…AFAP is still going strong…Army Strong! Family Strong! This year, in celebrating the 27th Anniversary of AFAP, we also celebrate the fact that six hundred sixty seven is-sues have been identified through this action plan. Army leadership has trusted the recommen-dations that have come through AFAP and taken actions which have led to 117 legislative chang-es, 162 Army policy and regulatory changes and 178 improved programs and services. This is evi-

dence that AFAP has been and continues to be a thriving tool for the Army Family to shed light on areas of concern.

Through AFAP, all members of the Army (ac-tive, reserve, National Guard Soldiers, retirees, DA civilians, Family members, and Survivor Fam-ily members), have a forum to voice their issues and concerns to Army leadership and make rec-ommendations for changes. An AFAP issue is any problem that affects the readiness and well-being of Fort Hood or the Army. Issues to be included in the 2010 local conference must be submitted by September 24. Fort Hood’s AFAP conference will be October 19-22 at Comanche Chapel. We are now accept-ing applications for all conference positions (del-egates, facilitators, recorders, transcribers, issue support, and room managers). You are highly en-couraged to take part in this important process as your involvement is essential. Training is provided for all positions. For additional information, please contact the AFAP staff at 254-287-AFAP (2327) and don’t just com-plain, take aim to change the future of your Army! s

Army Family Action Plan: Aiming to Change the Future of Your Army

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Congratulations! Now, there’s something very important you must do:

eSponsorship Application & Training (eSAT)* Knowledge and resources for effective sponsorship * Connect to the newcomer electronically * Access all the tools you need to do an outstanding job And much more!

The eSponsorship Application & Training (eSAT) site can be accessed at http://apps.mhf.dod.mil/esat.The public version of eSAT can be found on the MilitaryINSTALLATIONS homepage, http://www.militaryinstallations.dod.mil 254- 287- 4471

So, you’ve been selected by your unit to Sponsor a newcomer?

Child,Youth&SchoolServices

by Becki DeLloyd


F ort Hood’s Child, Youth & School Services is aiming and expanding to please! It is our privilege to offer over 1,300 new spaces for

children and youth over the next year. The Fort Hood CYSS program is expected to open nine new facilities to further reduce the conflict between military mission workforce requirements and parental responsibilities. Availability of facilities, predictability of facility layout and design, and the consistency of facility standards across the Army and the Department of Defense will continue our tradition of being a model for the nation. Each of the new facilities have been strategically placed to provide the most convenient services for Families and include six new Child Development Centers, a Kids On-Site building at Abrams Fitness Center, a School Age Center and a Youth Center. In the Army’s ever-continuing effort to be environmentally conscientious, the Dakota CDC has been designed and will be built using strategies aimed at improving performance across all the metrics that matter most, to include: reduced energy consumption, increased water efficiency, reduced CO2 emissions, and improved indoor environmental quality; thus lessening the carbon footprint.

The waiting list for services in the new CDC’s is expected to open in mid-January 2011. If you are interested in placing your child at one of the new facilities, please contact Parent Central Services in mid January. There is currently no waiting list for School Age Care and Youth Centers. If you are interested in registering for services or using an existing facility, call 254-287-8029 today to make an appointment! Parent Central Services is located in the Rivers Building, Room 140 of Bldg 121 on 761st Tank Battalion Avenue, along with several other great CYSS resources. Visit www.hoodmwr.com for more great information about Child, Youth & School Services. These new facilities will also provide approximately 280 new jobs for Fort Hood Families and its surrounding community members. The CYSS program offers very competitive pay for candidates with high school or college degrees. Employees are also eligible for a discounted childcare. If you’re interested in a great career, look for information about one of our Winter Job Fairs or contact Fort Hood CPAC at Bldg 4220 South 77th Street, Fort Hood, TX 76544 or call (254) 288-2022. Information is also available on-line at cpol.army.mil. For specific questions about the new facilities, please call 254-287-8032. s

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Teens

Military Teens come join us at your place! At Child, Youth & School Services, the Army Youth Program is offering youth an opportunity to have well-rounded after school experiences. The Youth Services program is engaging in great activities that focus on leadership, teamwork, individual growth, and healthy lifestyles. We also provide daily academic support, food, and plenty of free time for your youth to relax in a safe and fun environment. Indoor and outdoor activities, field trips and service learning are all a part of the regular schedule. Youth Services is hosting a variety of spectacular activities to keep our youth engaged. All three youth centers- Bronco, Comanche and High Chaparral- will be offering different and action-packed activities for youth. Specialty activities include events and trips such as The EDGE, Hired!, SKIESUnlimited, Family Fun Bike Ride for Hunger to support the local Food Banks, Roller Coaster Tycoon Simulation in the Youth Technology Lab, Balling for Hunger, Teens Taking Care of Our Vets, Real World Money Matter Simulation, Family Fall Festival, Teens Costume Dance and a Fifth Quarter After Party and Dance. The programs will also offer trips such as Teen Midnight Bowling and Mania Challenge, Texas State Fair, Laser Lights and Planetarium, Six Flags Fright Night and NBA Games. For more information on these spectacular afterschool activities and registration, please contact CYSS at 254-287-8029 or check us out on the web at www.hoodmwr.com/childandyouth.htm and friend us on Facebook at CYSS Teens. s

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Fitness


o be a champion! U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program boxer Spc. Jeffrey Spencer knows the feeling as he won a gold medal at the 2010 U.S. National

Boxing Championships, July 12-17 in Colorado Springs. The Saturday night final opened with a 10-count salute to the late George Steinbrenner for his support of the U.S. Olympic Committee and Team USA athletes. The mood quickly turned upbeat as Outkast’s “Hey Ya!” blared through the speakers, signaling that America’s best amateur boxers were ready to rumble. Spencer, 28, dedicated his 10-9 victory over Robert Brant in the light middleweight finale to his late grandfather, a former Marine Corps boxer and youth boxing coach who died of a sudden heart attack last New Year’s Day. Spencer was visiting his mother in Texas for the holidays when his grandfather dropped to the floor. “My mother called 911 and I was trying to do CPR on him and revive him,” Spencer said. “My grandfather was the whole reason I started boxing. That was his dream, for me to become a champion. If he was here, he would say he’s proud of me – and keep my hands up.” An avid basketball player, Spencer began boxing at age 18 when someone saw him win a brawl at Atterbury (Ind.) Job Corps Center and suggested that he climb between the ropes.

“When I went back home to Gary, Indiana, I told my grandfather, ‘I want to box now.’ And he said, ‘Alright, we’re going to take you to the gym and we’ll see how you do,’” Spencer said. “When he saw what I could do, he said I had a natural talent for it. I’ve been boxing ever since. It was his dream for me to be a national champion and an Olympian, and I’m going for that. “This means everything to me because I’ve worked so hard – grinding blood, sweat and tears in the gym – and this is my reward. This is the fun time. We’re an Army of One, baby. I’m going to go out fighting, until I die.” After winning a couple of brawls in his first two bouts on Monday and Wednesday, Spencer relied on his “quick hands and slickness” for the rest of the tournament. “My speed is my biggest gift,” he said. “Speed first and power second.” Spencer came from Fort Hood, Texas, to join the Army’s elite boxers in the World Class Athlete Program at Fort Carson. Andrew Maynard, a former Army boxer who won the light heavyweight Olympic gold medal at the 1988 Summer Games in Seoul, South Korea, climbed into the ring to hang the hardware around Spencer’s neck. s

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