1. Headquarters, Headquarters Co.
10th Combat Aviation Brigade
FRSA FLASH FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2012
Points of Contact
Company Commander
CPT McLean
Company 1SG
SFC Smith
Survey
Company FRG Leader ends on
RaeAnn McLean Tuesday!
701-361-0719 Let your
hhc10thcab_frg@yahoo.com voice be
heard!
BDE FRSA
Jackie Sharpe
O/315-774-1104
C/315-778-6107
jackie.sharpe@us.army.mil
Inside this issue:
Additional Gate 2
Openings
Please take a few minutes out of your day and take this survey - Let’s tell Divi-
sion what programs are important and rate those programs!
Tax Center Now 2
Open
The purpose of this survey is:
JCC Supper Sci- 4 To determine the performance and importance of services and programs that
ence Saturday support Soldiers & Families stationed here at Fort Drum.
Event Flyers 8
What’s Playing at 21 Go to: www.drum.army.mil and click on this link,
the Movies found on the bottom right of the Fort Drum Home

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Fort Drum to open additional gates during morning hours
Beginning Monday January 30 two additional gates on post will open during
morning hours to give motorist alternate access to the installation and air field
and help relieve morning traffic congestion.
The Nash gate on NYS Route 26 across from the Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield
and the gate at Munns Corners and NYS Route 3a in Deferiet will be open from
5:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday to Department of Defense ID
cards holders only.
The opening of the Nash gate is expected to ease traffic along NYS Route 26 in
Great Bend. The gate in Deferiet will provide an alternate route to the airfield.
These gates will not be open during the weekends or holidays.
The other six access gates will remain unchanged.
Mt. Belvedere, Iraqi Freedom, Gas Alley and Wheeler-Sack gates are open 24 hours a day, seven days a
week.
Black River gate is open Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Fort Drum Tax Assistance Center offers free tax return
The Fort Drum Tax Assistance Center is scheduled to open Tuesday. Staffed by IRS trained and certified
Soldiers, the TAC will prepare and electronically file your federal and state income tax returns free of
charge. By filing your return electronically, you can receive your refund in as little as one week.
Part of the Legal Assistance Office and the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, the TAC staff assists active-
duty Soldiers, mobilized Reservists on active duty for more than 29 days, retired service members and
their Families.
Under Army regulations, self-employed taxpayers and those involved in other private business activities
are not eligible for tax assistance services. (Family Child Care providers remain eligible.)
The TAC staff also is equipped to prepare 2010 returns for Soldiers returning from deployment who were
not able to file last year.
Located on South Post at the corner of Lewis and Conway / First Street West in Bldg. T-120 (near the
AAFES gas station and across the street from Behavioral Health), the TAC will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 7
p.m. Monday through Friday.
Beginning Monday, you may call 772-6727 to schedule a next business day appointment. Throughout tax
season, the appointment line will open at 1 p.m. each day and will remain open until all appointments are
filled for the next business day.
The following documents are required to schedule an appointment:
 Military ID (Common Access Card)
 Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents and/or a Social Security number verification
letter issued by the Social Security Administration. (Your military ID is not sufficient.)
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 Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents listed on the tax return.
 Your Army W-2, which is available at www.mypay.dfas.mil. (Your leave
and earnings statement is not sufficient.)
 A voided check to receive your refund by direct deposit.
To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses
must be present or have a special power of attorney or IRS Form 2848 au-
thorizing you to sign the return.
The following documents may be necessary depending on your circumstances:
 Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter for you, your spouse and de-
pendents;
 Proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN;
 Wage and earning statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R from all employers of all of your Family
Members;
 Interest and dividend statements from banks and brokers, including mortgage interest statements
(Forms 1099);
 A copy of last year’s federal and state returns if available;
 Divorce decrees and receipts for alimony paid or received;
 Child custody and support orders;
 Receipts for IRA contributions;
 Total paid for day care provider and the day care provider’s tax identifying number (the provider's
Social Security number or business Employer Identification Number); and
Receipts and other supporting documentation if you plan to itemize your deductions in lieu of the stan-
dard deduction.
Visit www.facebook.com/drumtax for the most up-to-date information on the TAC.
For more information, call the Fort Drum Tax Assistance Center at 315 772-3735.
Report security issues to Fort Drum tip line
Fort Drum’s Directorate of Emergency Services encourages everyone to contribute to community secu-
rity by reporting suspicious behavior or activities to 774-8477 (TIPS).
Callers to the anonymous tip line should report odd behaviors and activities, such as people measuring
or asking for blueprints of important buildings; strangers asking about security protocols; a briefcase,
suitcase, backpack or package left behind; vehicles left unattended in front of buildings; and chemical
smells or fumes coming from a residence or business.
The effort is part of iWatch Army, an antiterrorism program.

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Remodeling continues at Guthrie Clinic
Patients and visitors are asked to remain alert to ongoing remodeling efforts within Guthrie Clinic. This
may result in new signs going up that require patients and visitors to use alternate routes to gain access to
the pharmacy, restrooms and other areas.
MEDDAC command appreciates the Fort Drum community's continued patience while Guthrie undergoes
its continued facelift.
TRICARE offers home delivery of prescriptions
Take advantage of convenience, safety and savings with TRICARE Pharmacy Home Deliv-
ery. With TPHD, picking up your prescriptions is as easy as picking up your mail. Mainte-
nance medications are delivered to your home, eliminating trips to the retail or military
pharmacy.
Sign up for automatic refills, and your medication will be sent to you automatically when it's time.
You also can request refills by phone or online 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 1-877-363-1433 (have
your maintenance medication prescription information and your doctor's telephone number by the phone
when you call), or via www.express-scripts.com/TRICARE (click on the pill bottle).
Jefferson Community College plans Super Science Saturday
WATERTOWN – Where’s the hot spot for kids in the midst of the North Country winter? At Jefferson
Community College!
The college’s annual Super Science Saturday event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 4.
Although the event is designed for students in grades 5-8, all family members are welcome to attend.
Admission is free.
Super Science Saturday is a celebration of math and science and an exploration of science careers with
interactive exhibits. Students will have an opportunity to explore and see how much fun science can be
by participating in hands-on demonstrations. JCC faculty members, assisted by current students, will
give demonstrations in animal management, chemistry, biology, geology, math, engineering and health-
related careers.
The event will feature a chemistry magic show presented by James Peploski of Clarkson University and
a laser and rainbow show presented by Thomas C. Altman. Additionally, several community organiza-
tions will be on hand to share career information and provide interactive activities with students.
Super Science Saturday will take place at JCC in the Jules Center, McVean Student Center and the Guth-
rie Science Building. Concessions, parking, a campus map and programs will be available.
For additional information, visit, www.sunyjefferson.edu or call the Science Division at JCC, 786-2320.
Super Science Saturday is sponsored in part by the JCC Foundation, Faculty Student Association, Social
Cultural Committee and the Science Division at JCC.

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This Week in History
This Week in History, Jan 26 - Feb 1
Jan 26, 1788 - Australia Day
Jan 27, 1888 - National Geographic Society founded
Jan 28, 1986 - Challenger explodes
Jan 29, 1936 - U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame elects first members
Jan 30, 1948 - Gandhi assassinated
Jan 31, 1950 - Truman announces development of H-bomb
Feb 01, 1884 - Oxford Dictionary debuts
Thousand Islands – Seaway Wine Trail
Hosts The
Hearts, Wine & Chocolate Event
Saturday, February 4th
Our first Thousand Islands - Seaway Wine Trail event of the year is the Hearts, Wine & Chocolate
Event, Saturday, February 4th from 11 - 5. You get your gift bag of goodies at your starting win-
ery, then go from winery to winery (there will be 5 participating that day) and at each winery you
will enjoy locally - made chocolates paired with special wines, then you will enjoy sampling many
award-winning wines at their tasting bars and pick up your special packet of chocolates at each
winery. At the end of the day you will have visited 5 wineries, sampled many delicious wines and
have a variety of chocolates valued at over $35.00 plus a couple of extra goodies in your gift
bag! A fun day to spend with friends and family and enjoy some of the North Country's fin-
est. Price is $25.00pp. $20.00 for Trail members and designated drivers. Reservations required
by Jan 31, 2012.
Call 315.646.6070 for reservations.
Particating Wineries are: Coyote Moon Vineyards – Otter Creek Winery
Thousand Islands Winery – River Myst Winery – Yellow Barn Winery

6. Guthrie's New Appointment Phone Options
Currently there is a huge change to how the appointment line works. The options have
completely changed. Attached is one page of the new phone tree on how to fully access
the MEDAC using the new system. You can find this and the rest of the slides on the
vFRG page or contact your FRG Leader. Appointment Line: (315) 772-2778 or (888)
838-1303
Press 1 for BH_skill
Behavior Health
Press 2 for the OB See Slide # 5
Clinic at Samaritan
Press 1 for the Call Transferred to
Marshall Dental Clinic 772-8891
Press 1 to make an Press 3 for
appointment Dental Appointments
Press 2 for the Stone Call Transferred to
Dental Clinic 772-5576
Press 4 for
Soldier Appointments
See Slide # 2
Press 5 for
Dependant
Appointments See Slide # 3
Press 1 To Cancel A
Press 2 to cancel an
Behavior Health BH_Skill
appointment
Appointment
Press 2 for all others
CANCEL_Skill
Press 3 for Other
See Slide # 4
Patient Services

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11. FREE Ski Days for Military IS Card Holders
Snow Ridge Ski Resort is having their Military Free Day Lift Ticket Days again this
year.
Dates are as followed:
Wednesday - Every Wednesday thru the entire ski season
Friday - January 6 & 20, February 3 & 10, March 2, 9 & 16,
2012
Hours of Operation are:
Mon and Tues Closed
Wed 10am-4pm
Thurs - Friday 10am-8:30pm

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Check out the February FMWR Preview at -
http://www.drummwr.com/
ClassesandEvents_files/February%202012%
20Preview_FMWR_Preview.pdf

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21. Post Theater
Bldg 10725, North Riva Ridge
Admission is $4.50 for adults; $2.25 for children 6-11; FREE for
children 5 and younger.
For more movie information, call 772-5571
FRI JAN 27 - 1900 Sherlock Holmes (PG-13), 2130 The Sitter (R)
SAT JAN 28 - 1400 The Muppets (PG), 1900 Sherlock Holmes (PG-13), 2130
The Sitter (R)
SUN JAN 29 - 1400 The Muppets (PG), 1700 Sherlock Holmes (PG-13)
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MON JAN 30 - Closed
TUE JAN 31 - Closed
WED FEB 01 - Closed
THU FEB 02 - 1900 Sherlock Holmes (PG-13) ALL SEATS FOR THIS
SHOWING $1
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Contents of this newsletter are compiled from multiple Military Family news sources. Material pre-
sented does not represent the views or endorsement of the 10th CAB or the Army. This material is for