1. FRSA Flash
FRG Events
February 10, 2012
FRG Meetings / Events
HHT FRG Meeting TBA
A Troop FRG Meeting 11 Feb 6pm
@ Ft. Drum Bowling Alley
A Co., 2-10 FRG Meeting 10 Feb 5:30pm
@ Squadron Hangar Classroom
B Co., 1-10 FRG Meeting 12 Feb 12pm
B Co., 3-10 FRG Meeting TBA
C Troop FRG Meeting TBA
TF Six Shooters
D Troop FRG Meeting TBA
E Troop FRG Meeting 18 Feb 1pm
@ Monument Ridge
6-6 CAV
This week’s issue includes:
Pg 2 = Announcements
FORT DRUM
Pg 6 = Events
Pg 11 = Upcoming Training
Pg 12 = Chapel Services
Pg 14 = Things to Do
Pg 17= Youth Fun and Activities
Pg 18 = FRG Events/Fundraisers
Pg 22 = FRG Corner
Please Enjoy!
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.
2. FRSA Flash
Soldier assessments now being conducted across from Guthrie
Fort Drum Soldiers who are looking for the Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Met-
rics, or ANAM, should turn to Chris Ramie, contract psychometrist. Ramie works with the Re-
habilitation and Reintegration Division, Office of the Surgeon General, and serves as chief of
the Neuro-Cognitive Assessment Tool Branch at MEDDAC. NCAT is housed in Bldg. 11059, the
new brick modular building across from Guthrie Clinic Urgent Care Clinic next to the Medical
Maintenance building. Ramie explained that assessments are conducted at the NCAT so ser-
vice members have an established cognitive baseline on record. All in-processing service
members will conduct the assessment as well as prior to deployment. If a service member
suffers a TBI or other head injury, the SM can be referred to be re-evaluated by performing a
post-deployment assessment. Post-deployment data can be compared to the predeploy-
ment baseline to determine if changes have taken place in their cognitive functioning. There
is no longer any testing being done at Clark Hall.
The NCAT is open from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
For more information, call Ramie at 772-3541.
H&R Block at Home® Free Tax Filing Service
Military OneSource is once again offering a free, electronic tax filing service. If you are eligible
under the Military OneSource program, you can complete, save, and file your 2011 federal
and up to three state returns online free with the H&R Block At Home® tool.
To access this free version of H&R Block At Home®, you must start your return from the Mili-
tary OneSource H&R Block At Home® link. Once you click the link you will be required to log
in to Military OneSource. From the login page you will be directed to a site containing addi-
tional information on tax preparation, including the link to the Military OneSource free H&R
Block At Home® service.
If you have questions about this tax service or about preparing your own tax returns, please
call 1-800-342-9647 and ask to speak with a Military OneSource tax consultant. Trained tax
consultants are available 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., EST. For information about de-
ductions, exemptions, and filing deadlines visit the Military OneSource Tax Program page.
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3. FRSA Flash
Officials announce early release, delayed reporting procedures
With the return of winter weather, Fort Drum Soldiers, Families and civilian employees should become famil-
iar with the announcement procedures post officials use in the event inclement weather forces delayed re-
porting or early dismissal for nonemergency essential personnel. To determine whether they are emergency
essential or nonemergency essential, Soldiers and civilian employees should consult their supervisors. Once
post officials decide on a delayed start or early release, the Public Affairs Office staff provides the informa-
tion to local radio and television stations, which announce it periodically. The Public Affairs Office will make a
delayed-start announcement to the media no later than 5 a.m.; however, stations “go live” at different
times. Employees must ensure they are not listening to prerecorded programming. The Fort Drum web site
(www.drum.army.mil) and 772-DRUM (3786) will be updated immediately. They offer the best sources for
current information.
Except for emergency essential personnel, the following applies:
In the event of an announced post delay, employees will report the specific number of hours after their nor-
mal reporting time, but all employees must report to work no later than 10 a.m. Employees should report
no sooner than the time specified above unless a specific reporting time is announced or directed by their
supervisor.
Following are sources where individuals can find delayed-start or early-release information.
Telephone:
315-772-DRUM (3786)
RADIO STATIONS TV STATIONS
Watertown Utica Watertown
WATN 1240 AM WBGK 99.7 FM WWNY-TV Channel 7 (CBS)
WOTT 94.1 FM WBUG 101.1 FM Fox News 28 and WWTI-TV
WTOJ 103.1 / 104.3 FM WSKS 105.5 FM Channel 50 (ABC)
The Fox 100.7 FM WSKU 979 AM
Syracuse
WBDR 106.7 FM WADR 1480 AM
WSTM Channel 3 (NBC)
WFRY 97.5 FM WUTQ 1550 AM
WTVH Channel 5 (CBS)
WTNY 790 AM Syracuse
WSYR Channel 9 (ABC)
WCIZ 93.3 FM WAER 88.3 FM
YNN Channel 10
WNER 1410 AM. WSYR 570 AM
Oswego NewsRadio 106.9 FM
WRVJ 91.7 FM Lowville
WRVO 89.9 FM WBRV / WLLG 99.3 FM.
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8. At the Movies
Salmon Run Stadium 12
Now playing Post Theater
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Playing @ 6 Reel Time, Bldg 10725
(PG) North Riva Ridge
Safe House (R)
Star Wars: Episode 1—The Phan- Thursday—16 Feb
tom Menace 3D (PG) MP: Ghost Protocol (PG-13) - 7pm
The Vow (PG-13) All Seats for this showing are $1
Big Miracle (PG)
Chronicle (PG-13) Friday—17 Feb
The Woman In Black (PG-13) War Horse (PG-13) - 7pm
The Grey (R) The Darkest Hour (PG-13) -
Man On A Ledge (PG-13) 9:30pm
One For the Money (PG-13)
Red Tails (PG-13) Saturday—18 Feb
Underworld: Awakening (R) Joyful Noise (PG-13) - 2pm
The Darkest Hour (PG-13) - 7pm
War Horse (PG-13) - 930pm
Sunday—19 Feb
Joyful Noise (PG-13) - 2pm
War Horse (PG-13) - 5pm
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9. Recurring Events
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.
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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11. Upcoming Training
Family Readiness Classes
AFTB Level 2 9a-4p Feb 15-16, 2012 @ ACS
Key Caller Training 2p—3:30p Feb 14, 2012 @ ACS
CARE Team Training 9a—12:30p Feb 21, 2012 @ ACS
EVENT Planning 10:30a-12p Feb 27, 2012 @ ACS
FRG Leader Training 9a—1p Mar 8, 2012 @ ACS
Informal Funds Training 2p-3p, 5-6p Mar 8, 2012@ ACS
Key Caller Training 5p—6:30p Mar 15, 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.
Let the Financial Readiness Program help get your Financial
House into order. Call 772-0050
1st Term Soldier Training 830a-4p Feb 15, 22, 29 Call for Location
Budget Management 9a-12p Feb 13 @ ACS
Build Own Business Workshop 9:30m-11:30m Feb 15 @ ACS
Homebuyer’s Class 1:30p-3:30p Feb 16 @ ACS
Investing 101 9:30a-12p Feb 28 @ ACS
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
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12. 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 presidentftdrum@gmail.com.
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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13. Religious Lenten/Easter Schedule
Main Post Chapel (MPC) 10785A Chapel Drive
Riva Ridge Chapel (RRC) 10030 Riva Ridge Loop
22 Feb Protestant Ash Wednesday 1630 RRC
22 Feb Catholic Ash Wednesday 1230/1730 MPC
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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14. 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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22. FRG Corner
HHT 6-6 FRG Liaison
Stephanie Monroe 404-580-6890 Cpl. Kam Gerohimos 315-774-1306
A Troop 6-6 Staff Duty
Meghann Terry 502-797-0429 TF Six Shooters 315-774-1300
Amanda Murphy 813-732-1065 Brigade 315-774-1100
A Company 2-10 TF Six Shooters Chaplain
Melissa Rexroad 315-405-5304 CPT Hurst 315-774-1303
B Company 1-10 MFLC
Alisha Monette 423-782-9202 Tom Conway
Mel Rego 215-450-9711 315-608-0584
C Troop 6-6
Erin Milas 847-702-2898
D Troop 6-6 Do you know who your FRG
leader is? Please check out our
Heather Ketchmark 912-657-4012
list of leaders, find yours and
Christine Austin contact them today!
E Troop 6-6
Emily Sivula 651-353-6926
Julie Moore 989-482-9926
TF Six Shooters Advisors
Trish Downey 315-608-1688
Theresa McGuire 315-773-3685
