News from C Troop

1. The Phantom Post
November 2012 1-71 Cavalry, C Troop Fort Drum, NY
Contents Commander’s Corner
FRG Meeting 2 Dear C Troop Families,
Calendars 3 During the month of October, the weather began to get colder in the Fort Drum
Websites 4 area and C Troop remained busy with training. After returning from NTC, the Troop
Phone Numbers 4 quickly moved into maintenance and inventories for the change of command. The Troop
conducted an Army Physical Fitness Test and, after the change of command, began a se-
ries of ranges. The month of October also saw a significant number of C Troop soldiers at
schools.
The month of November will continue with more training. Also during the month
of November, there are several long weekends that should provide everyone an opportu-
nity to spend time with family and enjoy some well-deserved time off.
Captain Sider
Upcoming Events FRG Corner
11/17: Spouses Club
Ft Drum Craft Fair Thank you to everyone who was able to attend the October FRG meeting. It was
@ Monti Gym, 10-4 great to see so many of you! We appreciate your feedback from the anonymous surveys,
and will use the information you provided to improve our FRG. We are excited for the
12/06: Tree Lighting future and upcoming fundraisers, events, and meetings we have planned to finish out the
@ Main Post Chapel, year.
515 We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting. We have more information
to share with you, as well as a great fund raising opportunity. Please bring your canned
goods to the meeting for donation, as November 16th is the last day of our collection.
Thank you to those who have already donated!
Please feel free to continue to contact us if you need assistance!
Jill and Cat
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2. October and November FRG Meetings
The wealth of information presented at the October meeting is below. Please see the
print version of the newsletter for a more complete listing.
Please see the print version of the newsletter or contact your key caller or FRG Leaders
for details regarding our November meeting.
1. New People
Cpt. Sider is the new CO for C Troop; SFC Bruce is the new First Sergeant; Jill and Cat are
the new FRG Leaders.
2. Canned Goods & Toy Drive
Instead of a holiday party, the FRG will be coordinating two community service events.
For November, we will be doing a canned goods/non-perishable foods drive. Goods can be
brought in to 1SG Bruce, no later than November 16th. For December, we will be collecting
toys to donate to the Mountain of Toys giveaway on Fort Drum. Toys can be brought in to 1SG
Bruce, no later than December 8th.
3. Recycling Drive
All troops are participating in a recycling drive as a unit fundraiser. Bring in depositable
bottles and cans (must say NY 5 cents on it) to the bins in the TOF and squadron buildings.
Every donation received helps defray future event expenses.
4. Mountain of Toys
This program is sponsored by the Sergeants Major Association and Boy Scout Troop 26. It
benefits families who meet the outlined criteria of financial hardship. Applications must be
submitted by November 30th.
5. Welcome Packet
This packet contains a wealth of information pertaining to Ft. Drum and the surrounding
areas. Whether you have been here for years or are brand new, there is something for everyone!
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3. All dates are subject to change!
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4. Websites
Fort Drum: www.drum.army.mil
MWR: www.drummwr.com
ACS: www.drummwr.com/ArmyCommunityService.htm
ACS Employment Readiness: www.drummwr.com/EmploymentReadinessProgram.htm
In the shadows! Housing: www.fortdrummch.com
Library: www.drummwr.com/library.htm
Tricare: www.tricare.mil
DEERS: http://milconnect.dmdc.mil
Military One Source: www.militaryonesource.mil
Plan My Move: http://planmymove.mhf.dod.mil
Where is my POV: www.whereismypov.com
Where are my HHG: www.move.mil/home.htm
Fort Drum Facebook: www.facebook.com/drum.10thmountain
1-71 Cav Facebook: www.facebook.com/171cavalry
Charlie Troop Facebook: www.facebook.com/ctroop171
Sqdn FRSA: www.facebook.com/pages/SQDN-FRSA/202173106515711
MWR Facebook: www.facebook.com/DrumFMWR
Library Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Robert-C-McEwen-Li-
If you need assis- brary/269047099442
tance, please contact
your FRG Leader or Phone Numbers
key caller. FRG Leaders: ctroop171@gmail.com
Cpt Sider: 315-772-3112
1SG Bruce: 315-772-2543
Chaplain Suh: 315-774-2674
MFLC - Julie: 315-405-6889, mflc.ftdrum.1bct@gmail.com
FRSA - Lisa Kadaraitis: 315-774-2663. lisa.kadaraitis@conus.army.mil
Staff Duty: 315-774-2896
Training Room: 315-774-0564
Post Operator: 315-772-6011
In accordance with Tricare North: 1-877-874-2273
DoDI 4525.08, the Guthrie Clinic/Urgent Care: 315-772-2778
inclusion of some Samaritan (Watertown) Hospital: 315-785-4000
unofficial informa- Carthage Hospital: 315-493-1000
tion in this FRG Housing: 315-955-6644
newsletter has not Relocation Readiness: 315-772-6556
increased the cost to ACS: 315-772-6556/6557
the government. School Liaison: 315-772-3214 /1311
McEwen Library: (315) 772-9099
Education Center: 315-772-6878
Military Police (Non-emergency): 315-772-5156
Military One Source (24/7/365): 1-800-342-9647
Emergency Chaplain (24 hour): 315-772-5647
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