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FRSA FLASH
Contents of this newsletter are compiled from multiple Military Family news sources. Materials
presented does not represent the views or endorsement of Task Force Six Shooters, 6-6 CAV or the
Army. This material is for personal use of the readers. All readers are encouraged to do further
research for all applicable restrictions and guidelines.
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April 5, 2012
Pg 2 = Announcements
Pg 6 = Upcoming Events
Pg 11 = Upcoming Training
Pg 12 = Chapel Services
Pg 15 = Things to Do
Pg 16= Youth Fun and Activities
Pg 18 = Single Soldier Events
Pg 21 = FRG Corner
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Tricare chooses Metlife not United Concordia for dental coverage
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) upheld a decision to award a $3.1 billion Tricare dental
plan contract to a different insurer, its first change in 15 years. Tricare Management Activity agency at the
U.S. Department of Defense decided to give New York, N.Y.-based Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. a $3.1
billion dental plan contract rather than United Concordia Cos., based in Harrisburg, Pa. Tricare managers de-
cided that the MetLife provider network suited the military insurance program better than United Concordia’s
network, the Pittsburgh Post Gazette reported. United Concordia, a division of Pittsburgh, Pa.-based High-
mark, was the Tricare dental program provider for 15 years.
Effective May 1, 2012, MetLife will become the dental carrier for the TDP. MetLife will begin providing den-
tal coverage to over 2 million family members of uniformed service active duty personnel, members of the
Selected Reserve and Individual Ready Reserve, their eligible family members, and Survivors.
Beneficiaries will have access to MetLife's network with over 161,000 dentist access points, and this number
continues to grow. Additional information about the contract is available at www.tricare.mil/TDPcontract and
benefit updates are available at www.tricare.mil.
PLEASE NOTE that the change to MetLife is for the TDP program only. The Active Duty Dental Program
will still be administered by United Concordia®. Changes to the TDP will include enhanced dental coverage
at a lower premium share than before. MetLife will distribute program information, provider network details
beginning in first quarter 2012. Highlights to the benefits and enhancements are listed below:
· Coverage of posterior resin (tooth colored/white) fillings
· Increase in the annual maximum to $1,300 per enrollee (formerly this was $1,200
· Increase in the lifetime orthodontic maximum to $1,750
· $1,200 per year for services related to dental treatment due to an accident as de-
fined in the TDP handbook
· No cost shares for scaling and root planing (deep cleaning) for diabetics
· Coverage of an additional (3rd) cleaning for women during pregnancy
· Expansion of the survivor benefits to surviving spouse and child(ren)
If you would like to check if your dentist is already part of the MetLife network,
please click Find a Dentist on the right and search for a DPPO provider. If the den-
tist is not a member, dentists can easily request an application on our website for
dentists, http://www.metdental.com/.
Effective May 1, 2012 MetLife will become the dental carrier for the Tricare Dental Plan.
MetLife and United Concordia, the current TDP contractor, are working together to complete the contract
transition activities for MetLife’s start on May 1, 2012. TDP claims with a date of service prior to May 1,
2012 will continue to be processed by United Concordia until April 30, 2013. All TDP claims with a date of
service on or after May 1, 2012 will be submitted to MetLife. Please make note of these important dates to
ensure timely processing of your TDP claims. The new TDP contract that MetLife will be administering is
not to be confused with the separate TRICARE dental contract that covers eligible uniformed service mem-
bers. The Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP) will continue to be administered by United Concordia. Met-
Life is looking forward to the opportunity to provide quality dental coverage and oral health educational pro-
grams to the more than 2 million TDP beneficiaries, which include the family members of all active duty uni-
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General and Family Dentistry
** Please note that this is not a complete list just some within the Fort Drum area.
For a list of participating Dentists or for specialists go to http://www.metlife.com and click on the search box
in the upper right.
WESTSIDE DENTAL
1116 ARSENAL ST STE 202
WATERTOWN, NY 13601
Tel 315 779 2222
THOMAS P MCCUE
2 S MAIN ST
PHILADELPHIA, NY 13673
Tel 315 642 0318
CARTHAGE DENTAL CARE
35761 SAYRE RD
CARTHAGE, NY 13619
Tel 315 493 6003
ASPEN DENTAL
20991 ARSENAL ST NYS RTE 3
WATERTOWN, NY 13601
Tel 315 785 9620
NORTH COUNTRY
CHILDRENS CLINIC
238 ARSENAL ST
WATERTOWN, NY 13601
Tel 315 788 9834
SARAH LATIF
STEPHEN A AHLGRIM
125 MULLIN ST
WATERTOWN, NY 13601
Tel 315 782 2241
CARTHAGE COMMUNITY
DENTAL CLINIC
3 BRIDGE ST
CARTHAGE, NY 14319
Tel 315 493 3510
LACLAIR FAMILY DENTAL
111 S MECHANIC ST
CARTHAGE, NY 13619
Tel 315 493 1184
SUNSHINE DENTAL
140 EASTERN BLVD
WATERTOWN, NY 13601
Tel 315 779 8080 JEFFERSON DENTAL HEALTH
19333 US ROUTE 11
WATERTOWN, NY 13601
Tel 315 788 7070
FOR DRUM THRIFT SHOP, Inc.
Are you PCSing? Are your closets and storage rooms busting
at the seams? Do you have too much junk in the house that you
want to get rid of? Would you like to make some extra MONEY
while cleaning it out? If you said YES to any of these questions,
then you need to head on over to the FORT DRUM GIFT SHOP!
Or call 315-772-7189 to set up a PCS appointment!
The Fort Drum Gift Shop is your one stop shop to get rid of
all your unwanted items or to acquire more treasures! We take do-
nations 24 hours a day in our front lobby or we offer consign-
ments daily from 0930-1230. We also offer PCS appointments to
anyone who is within 90 days of PCS/ETSing in or out of post.
What is a PCS appointment you ask? A PCS appointment allows
you to do 1 LARGE Consignment Drop Off and you’ll be assured
your consignment check will be for-
warded to you.
The Thrift Shop is OPEN Tuesdays,
Wednesdays and Thursdays 0930-1400.
We are located on old post, Bldg. P55
First St. & Quartermaster Rd. For Sale
Specials, Consignment Info or Donation
Info call 315-772-7189 or visit us on the
WEB @ thriftshopinc.webs.com
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Local Food Pantries
PANTRY SITE ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER
CAPC 518 Davidson St. Watertown 782-4900
Faith Fellowship 131 Moore Ave Watertown 782-4421
Urban Mission 47 Factory St. Watertown 782-8440
Adams– Rhode Center 2 E. Church St Adams 232-2621
Alex Bay Reform Church Reformed Church 54 Church St. Alex Bay 482-9426
324-5966
Antwerp 45 Main St. Antwerp 13608 659-2419
Cape Vincent United Church United Church of Cape Vincent
260 E. Broadway, Cape Vincent
654-4555
654-3302
Carthage V.E,M. 452 S. Washington St. 493-1341
Chaumont Naturally Yours Dried Flowers
11933 Academy St, Chaumont
649-2424
Clayton
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Church
521 James St, Clayton
686-5164
Depauville A New Life A New Life
32498 Rte 12, Depauville
686-0227
Evans Mills St. Mary’s Church St. Mary’s Catholic Church
8412 Main St., Evans Mills
629-4683
LafargeVille Orleans Outreach Orleans Outreach Building
LafargeVille
658-2642
Philadelphia Indian River Baptist Church
42 Main St. Philadelphia 1367
628-3122
Redwood St Paul’s Fellowship Hall
Redwood
482-2914
482-4029
Sackets Harbor St.. Andrews Catholic Church
110 E. Main St. Sackets Harbor
646-3341
Theresa Old Methodist Church, Theresa 628-5001
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Upcoming Events
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At the Movies
Post Theater
Playing @ 6 Reel Time, Bldg 10725
North Riva Ridge
Thursday—5 Apr
This Means War (PG-13) - 7pm
All Seats for this showing are $1
Friday—6 Apr
Wanderlust (R) 7pm
Act of Valor (R) 9:30pm
Saturday - 7 Apr
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG) - 2pm
Act of Valor (R) - 7pm
Wanderlust (R) - 9:30pm
Sunday– 8 Apr
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG) - 2pm
Wanderlust (R) - 7pm
*Admission for all shows is $4.50 for adults;
$2.25 for children ages 6-11; under 5 is free
Call 772-5571 for more information
Salmon Run Stadium 12
Now playing
Titanic 3D (PG-13)
Mirror Mirror (PG)
Wrath of the Titans (PG-13)
Wrath of the Titans (3D)(PG-13)
The Hunger Games (PG-13)
21 Jump Street (R)
John Carter (PG-13)
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (PG)
Starting Friday
American Reunion (R)
Sports Office: Sign up for sporting events through the FT. Drum Fitness, Athletics, and Aquatics Sports Office in the Magrath Sports Complex, 772-6663. Rosters are due in advance in order to participate. Water Aerobics—Every Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri 10:30a—11:30a. Aerobics and Fitness Classes— Mon-day—Friday. Jim Moshier 772-6663.
Pine Plains Bowling Center: *Daily Bowling Specials—Bowl a Lunch—Mon-Fri; Bowl Two, Get One Free—Tuesday; All You Can Bowl Wednesdays; All You Can Bowl Cosmic Bowling Thursdays; Pay as you Play Cosmic Bowling Saturdays; Sunday Family Bowling Special; and All-You-Can-Bowl Sunday. Also have Birthday Packages. * Lil’ Skeeter’s BBQ Restaurant is famous for honey smoked barbeques and sauces. Get fresh made pizza & wings. Dine in/take out. Jeanne Layhee 772-6601.
Adventure Training: Most trips & events are free or at a nominal fee for Soldiers & guest, call 772-4010 for details. ATV Safety Courses—available by request. Extreme Sports for Recreation & Training—Orienteering. Hunting & Fishing, ATV’s, Sportsman Shooting, Rock/Mountain Climbing, Skydiving, White-water Rafting. Murray Averill 772-4010.
Arts & Crafts: Classes are regularly scheduled for crafts such as hand building clay, glass fusion, stained glass, sewing, quilting, knitting, watercolor painting, photography and framing, etc. Studios—are avail-able at a walk in basis for $1 per hour or $4 per day. Retail Store—Art and craft supplies are available in the retail store. Terry Buckley 772-5606
Parks & Recreation: Remington Park RV Campground & Cabins—Reservations 772-5435. Party Equipment Rental—Make your next family or unit function a success. Rent large grills, popcorn, cotton candy and sno-cone makers, inflatable bouncies, tables, chairs, coolers, ice & dunking booth. Leisure Travel Services—Travel Center Discount Tickets—Stop in and check out the available discount tickets for local & out of state attractions. Gene Spencer 772-8222.
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Recurring Events
Tell Fort Drum how they are doing!
Let your voice be heard through
ICE Comments!
ICE is Interactive Customer Evaluation
This is where you can provide all types of feedback
on various services offered throughout Fort Drum.
Visit http://ice.disa.mil
Enter “Drum” in the search box
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April 7 – Volleyball Championships – Sports Office
April 8 – Easter Brunch - Commons
April 10 – Coastie The Coast Guard Boat Visit – McEwen Library
April 11 – What Do Peeps Do? – McEwen Library
April 13 – 15 – Trip to Washington DC – Parks and Recreation
April 13 – Month Of The Military Child Lock-In – Youth Center
April 13 – Indoor Paintball – Youth Center
April 14 – Texas Hold ’Em Tournament – BOSS
April 14 – 4-Person Team Bowling Tournament – Sports Office
April 14 – All My Peeps Are In The Library – McEwen Library
April 14 – Youth Volleyball Tournament – Youth Center
April 16 – Resume Writing Computer Lab – Army Community Service
April 16 – 20 – Week Long NAF Property Sale – Family and MWR
April 17 – Anger Management Classes – Army Community Services
April 18 – Positive Discipline for Children Class – Army Community Service
April 19 – Fort Drum Annual Volunteer Ceremony – The Commons
April 20 – EFMP Autism Support Group – Army Community Service
April 20 – 21st Annual International Festival of Food – The Commons
April 20 – Youth Karaoke Contest – Youth Center
April 21 – Annual Blue Ball Rugby Tournament – Sports
April 21 – UFC Compliments of BOSS – The Commons
April 21 – Child ID and Safety Day/Month of The Military Child Carnival – Youth Center & Fam-ily Advocacy
April 23 – 27 – Youth Center Billiards Tournament – Youth Center
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Family Readiness Classes
AFTB Level 1&2
Spring Marathon 9a-4p Apr 16-20 , 2012 @ ACS
Key Caller Training 10a-11:30a Apr 11, 2012 @ ACS
FRG Leader Training 9a—1p May 14, 2012 @ ACS
Informal Funds Training 2p-3p, 5-6p May 14, 2012 @ ACS
Key Caller Training 2p-3:30p Apr 11, 2012 @ ACS
EFMP Support Group 11:30a-1p Apr 17, 2012 @ ACS
NOTE: All classes held in ACS ballroom unless otherwise noted, please
call 772-0470/2848 for reservations.
*Childcare available for all classes except 5-6pm Informal Funds, childcare
information is required 6 business days prior to each class.
Upcoming Training
Classes Offered
Budget Development Every Thursday 1800-2030 @ ACS
English for Speakers of Other Lang. Every Tuesday & Thursday 0900-1200 @ ACS
Woodworking Safety/Orientation Every Saturday 1000 @ Arts & Crafts Bldg.
Ceramics Every Saturday 1100 @ Arts & Crafts Bldg.
Guitar Making Class Every Saturday 1300-1600 @ Arts & Crafts
EFMP Support Group 2nd Tuesday of each month 1130a @ ACS
Let the Financial Readiness Program help get your Financial
House into order. Call 772-0050
1st Term Soldier Training 830a-4p Wednesdays Call for Location
Budget Management 9a-12p Apr 23 @ ACS
Build Own Business Workshop 9:30m-11:30m Apr 10 @ ACS
Thrift Savings Plan Workshop 2p-3:30p Apr 10 @ ACS
Employment 101 9:30a-11:30a Apr 5 @ ACS
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CHAPEL SERVICES
What’s happening at the Chapel?
A Chaplain is always as close as a phone call away. After duty hours, call 772-
5647 and ask for the duty Chaplain.
St. Michael’s Catholic Congregation (772-0160): Catholic Mom’s Group meets
Mondays @ 10a at the Main Post Chapel, offering moms an opportunity to gather
for adult conversation, while their children play in a safe environment. Theology at
the Commons is an informal meeting for adults, held monthly.
Military Council of Catholic Women (772-0160): MCCW meets Wednesdays @
930a at the Main Post Chapel. The first Friday of the month includes Adoration &
Mass. Rosary for Peace meets Wednesdays @ 1130a in the Blessed Sacrament
Chapel. Child Care is available.
Protestant Women of the Chapel (772-5591): PWOC would like to invite you to
join them for fellowship, friendship, and faith. They have bible studies, program
days, movie nights, and other activities. Join them any time. Bible studies are on-
going! Free childcare is provided! They come together on Thursdays 0930 at the
Main Post Chapel. POC is Meredith at [email protected].
Religious Education (772-5591): Catholic Religious Education Program is held
Sundays @ 930a; RCIA meets Sundays @ 1230p. Catholic Youth meets @ 1230 at
the Youth Services Bldg. Protestant Religious Education meets on Sundays @
1100a; studies for adults & children. AWANA meets Wednesdays @ 1730p. Teens
of the Chapel meet Sundays @ 1730 at the Youth Services Building.
Program & Services
Catholic Services
Catholic Mass Sun @ 1100 Main Post Chapel
Catholic Mass Mon-Fri @ 1200 Main Post Chapel
Catholic Mass Sat @ 1700 Main Post Chapel
Protestant Services
The Crossing-Contemporary Sat @ 1800 Family Life & Spiritual Family Ctr
Contemporary Service Sun @ 0915 Main Post Chapel
Traditional Service Sun @ 0930 Riva Ridge Chapel
Gospel Service Sun @ 1230 Main Post Chapel
LDS Studies Mon @ 1900 Riva Ridge Chapel
LDS Studies Thur @ 1900 Riva Ridge Chapel
Jewish Services
Lunch and Learn Tue @ 1200 Riva Ridge Chapel
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Religious Lenten/Easter Schedule
Main Post Chapel (MPC) 10785A Chapel Drive
Riva Ridge Chapel (RRC) 10030 Riva Ridge Loop
Fridays of Lent Catholic Stations of the Cross 1730 MPC
5 April Catholic Holy Thursday 1800 MPC
5 April Protestant Maundy Thursday 1800 RRC
6 April Protestant Good Friday 1200 RRC
6 April Catholic Good Friday 1500 MPC
7 April Catholic Easter Vigil 2000 MPC
(no 1700 Mass)
8 April Community Easter Sunrise 0700 MPC
8 April Catholic Easter Mass 1100 MPC
**All Regular Services Remain
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Local Places to Visit Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York—54 Stone Street, Watertown, NY 13601. Phone: 315-788-1340 Web-site: www.scitechcenter.org. The Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York is a year-round, hands-on mu-seum of science and technology. Adults $4 Children $3 (under 3 free) Seniors (over 55) $2 Family (2 adults) $14. Open Friday & Saturday 10:00am—4:00pm.
NYS Zoo at Thompson Park—1 Thompson Park, Watertown, NY 13601. Phone: 315-782-6180. Website: www.nyszoo.org. December—February: Open Sat & Sun 10am—4pm (admission not accepted after 3:30pm); Closed Monday—Friday, Christmas Day and News Years Day. Admission is Adults $7; Child (ages 4-12) $4; Children 3 & under FREE; Seniors $5
Jefferson County Historical Society Museum— 228 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601. Phone: 315- 782-3491. Website: www.jeffersoncountyhistory.org. Members….FREE; under 5 yrs…FREE; Stu-dents…$4; Adults…$6; Seniors…$5; Active Duty Military & their Spouses…$5. Open Tuesday-Friday 10am—5pm and Saturday 10am—4pm.
Showtime Skating—144 Eastern Blvd (located in the Olde Hackett’s Building on State Street). Phone: 315-779-8877. Website: www.showtimeskating.com. Wednesday & Thurs-day 3p-8p $4.00; Friday 5p-11p $6.00; Saturday 11a-11p $6.00; Sunday 2p-8p $6.00. Includes Skate Rental. Showtime Skating is open for all ages and for anyone looking to have a good and safe time roller skating.
Pla-More Lanes— 577 State Street, Watertown, NY 13601. Phone: 315-786-3356. Website: www.plamorlanesny.com. Shoes—$2.25; Monday- Thursday $2.50 per game; Friday-Sunday $3.00 per game; Senior (over 65) $2.25 per game; In House League Bowlers-20% off. Hours of Operation are: Monday thru Thursday 1p-5p; Friday 1p-5p & 9p- 11p; Saturday 1p-11p; Sunday 1p-4p
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Things to Do
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Youth Activities
Single Soldier Events
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Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament
This will be the third of four Fort Drum BOSS Texas Hold’em Tournaments. The tournament is located at the Commons in the Winners Circle. Doors open at noon for tournament registration. The deals will begin at 1 pm, and at that time registration will be closed. Players will be provided a beginning bank of a set amount of chips. Players will continue until they are out.. There is $350 in prize money. This event is open to all Soldiers and DoD Civilians. NO BUY IN FEE
Apr 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .noon
BOSS Gaming Tournament
The BOSS facility has gaming systems, controllers, and big screen HD TVs. All we need is you. Compete against the best gamers on Fort Drum playing the newest games. Winners receive prize money! Video Roulette will be played to determine at what game players will be competing . $300 in prize money. Registration from 5 -7 pm.
Apr 26 . . . . . . .gaming starts 7 pm
BOSS
Bldg. T-2190 - 772-7807
All Soldiers are welcome to stop into the BOSS Center and check out all that BOSS has to offer. Open Wed - Sun 11am - 11 pm. The great room is a large open area with a fireplace, comfortable lounge furniture, large screen TV’s, movie theatre screen with surround sound and gaming stations. There is wireless internet, a cyber lounge, another game room with pool, air hockey and fooseball tables and more TV gaming machines and a large media room with comfortable recliners in theater seating and a giant screen TV.
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Boss Takes You To The Movies
Boss will supply transportation to and from the REEL TIME Theater on Fort Drum. Soldiers must call at least one hour prior to the movie time to schedule a pick up. Soldiers being transported in a BOSS vehicle will be given a discounted admission to the movie and a REEL TIME Express Voucher from the EXCHANGE. Rides are available for Friday and Saturday night movies only. Call 772-7807.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Check out the Pay-Per-View UFC Fight Night at the Winner’s Circle Sports Bar. Pre fight activities begin at 9 pm with the main vent beginning at 10 pm. Brought to you FREE by BOSS. Transportation provided to and from Barracks call BOSS.
Apr 21 . .UFC 145 - Jones vs Evans
TF SIX SHOOTERS
STRONG BONDS SINGLE SOLDIER RETREAT
Northwood’s Inn (518)523-1818
2520 Main Street
Lake Placid, NY 12946
10th-11th MAY 2012
“THE 5 LOVE LANGUAGES”
LODGING, MEALS, AND
TRANSPORATION
ARE ALL PROVIDED
POC 6-6 AVN: SPC SPRINGER: 315-774-1303/801-673-3068
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Volunteer Opportunities
FRG Corner HHT 6-6
Cecilia Navarro 630-660-0177
A Troop 6-6
Meghann Terry 502-797-0429
Amanda Murphy 813-732-1065
A Company 2-10
Melissa Rexroad 315-405-5304
B Company 1-10
Alisha Monette 423-782-9202
C Troop 6-6
Erin Milas 847-702-2898
Kerrie Lee 315-777-4962
D Troop 6-6
Kim Hill 315-405-8347
Heather Ketchmark 912-657-4012
E Troop 6-6
Emily Sivula 651-353-6926
Julie Moore 989-482-9926
Squadron FRSA
Mrs. Tiffany Woods 315-774-1306
Staff Duty
TF Six Shooters 315-774-1300
Brigade 315-774-1100
TF Six Shooters Chaplain
CPT Hurst 315-774-1303
MFLC
John Bye-Torre
315-608-0584
Do you know who your FRG
leader is? Please check out our
list of leaders, find yours and
contact them today!
TF Six Shooters Advisors
Trish Downey 315-608-1688
Theresa McGuire 315-773-3685
