Orient Yourself with Fort Bliss

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M W R MAGAZINE
Orient Yourself
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SUMMER 08
VOLUME FOUR • ISSUE TWO
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Editor’s Comments & Just Ask
Relocation
Exceptional People Providing Exceptional Service
Recreation
Summer Reading Program
Officers’ Club
Centennial
More Special Events
Freedom Camp
Soldier Show
Phone Directory
Fort Bliss Map
Calendars
Golf
Sports & Fitness
Bowling
Rod & Gun Club
Kids Connection
Welcome Home Bash
A Little History Lesson
Welcome Home Heroes Parade, February 27, 2008
Photo by Leslie Harper
Bliss NOW is a Morale, Welfare and Recreation magazine published quarterly for activities on Fort Bliss, Texas. Circulation: 20,000.
The appearance of advertising does not constitute an endorsement by the U.S. Army, Department of Defense, or Federal Government.
The information in this issue is current at the time of publication; activities and events are subject to change without notice. For more
information, please call the individual facility. MWR Marketing is located in Building 11, Pershing Road, Fort Bliss, TX 79916, 915-568-6741.
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one world.
one voice.
one magazine.
one great staff.
Summer is always a busy time at Fort Bliss with people PCSing
to and from the installation, as well as planning summer activities.
Whether you’re new to Fort Bliss or have been here for a
while, Bliss Now quarterly magazine is your information source
for what’s going on at MWR facilities. Please take time to flip
through the magazine and read articles on relocation services,
school liaison services, upcoming concerts and other special
events. Published by the MWR Marketing office, the magazine is
in its third year of circulation. I truly hope you enjoy it and I encourage you to contact us if there is something you particularly
like about the magazine or if there is something you would like
to see added in the future. Please feel free to visit us on the first
level of Bldg. 11 on Pershing Rd. or call us at 568-6741. I’m looking forward to your feedback and wish you a “blissful” summer!!
COMMANDING GENERAL
MG Howard B. Bromberg
GARRISON COMMANDER
COL Edward P. Manning
mwr
¡justask!and
will answer
DIRECTOR MWR
Joe K. Kennedy
Q: I am new to Fort Bliss and would like
more information on summer swimming lessons for my children. I have also heard that
swimming lessons are free, is that true?
A: Welcome to Fort Bliss! Entry into the pool
and water aerobic classes are now free for ID
cardholders including Active Duty, family members, DA civilians, and NAF employees; however,
swimming lessons are $25 for an eight session
course. Only Active Duty Soldiers are able to
receive swimming lessons at no cost. All swimming lessons are taught by one of three Fort
Bliss certified Water Safety Instructors (WSI).
Lessons are available for children ages 3 to 18,
as well as for adults.
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Ronald Telles
RECREATION & SPORTS
Lindy Sorrell
CHILD & YOUTH
Pat Smith
ARMY COMMUNITY
SERVICES
Peggy Brown
NAF SUPPORT MANAGER
Indri O’Hara
MARKETING MANAGER
Kimber McCarden
GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
Miguel Mascorro
Leslie Harper
SPONSORSHIP &
ADVERTISING
Elizabeth Maline
BlissNOW is mailed to all Fort Bliss homes,
Fort Bliss Officers’ Club and Underwood
Golf Complex members, inserted in Welcome Packets, distributed to the Fort Bliss
Commissary, Main PX, Fort Bliss Lodging
Personnel Processing Center, and all MWR
facilities. Circulation: 20,000 quarterly
Q’s? If you need some answers or
would like to comment on anything
regarding MWR programs or facilities, please write or email:
MARKETING CLERK
Tamika Christie
blissNOW Magazine
MWR Marketing
Bldg 11, Pershing Rd
El Paso, TX 79916
MARKETING ASSISTANTS
Carrie Eastburn
Alexandra Sutphin
Please visit www.blissmwr.com/pools/ to review
the complete swimming lesson schedule or call
Replica Aquatic Center, 568-7431, for additional
information. Replica Aquatic Center hours are:
Monday through Friday from 6 am to 7 pm;
Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm; and Sunday from
noon to 5 pm. Open swim is available daily from
1 pm until closing.
Please note that guests of ID cardholders are
welcome to visit Fort Bliss pools and participate in water aerobics for a $2 fee. All guests
must be accompanied by an ID cardholder.
Q: My spouse is deployed to Iraq and we
have three children. I am interested in going back to work this fall and need more
information on enrolling my children in CYS
(Child and Youth Services). I heard registration is now free, is that true?
A: Many changes have recently taken place with
the Army Family Covenant Discounts in CYS. It
is a great time for anyone considering enrolling their children in full or part time child care
because all patrons, eligible to use Army Child
and Youth Services, will receive registration and
by Kimber McCarden,
MWR Marketing Manager
re-registration (annual requirement) at no cost!
In addition to this new service, families of deployed Soldiers receive additional CYS services
for free, depending on the Soldier’s category of
deployment.
• Deployed Sponsors serving in a war zone
or in support of the Global War on Terrorism (Mission Level 1), are eligible to receive:
• Free child care for mandatory deployment briefings
• Free child care during FRG meetings
• An additional 16 hours per month of
free child care per child, 30 days prior
to deployment through 60 days after
redeployment.
• 20% discount in the cost of full/part
time care and camps.
• Up to 8 classes per child per year of
SKIESUnlimited instructional classes are
free while Soldier is deployed.
• Fees are waived for 2 sports enrollments per child, per year.
• Certain quantities of free child care and
discounts are also available to families of
Wounded Warriors; families of Soldiers
on unaccompanied PCS, TCS, or TDY for
90-179 days (Mission Level 2); families of
Soldiers who are Rear Detachment (Mission Level 3). Please visit www.blissmwr.
com/cys/ or Central Enrollment Registration, 568-4374 for more details.
• A copy of sponsor’s orders must be given
to Central Enrollment and Registration,
Bldg 1743, in order to establish eligibility.
Additionally, all CYS patrons will receive
free hourly care to attend Memorial Services for Fallen Warriors.
www.blissmwr.com blissNOW Get acquainted with
your community
this August
By Kimber McCarden, MWR Marketing Manager
PCSing to a new installation can be an intimidating process, but it doesn’t have to be! Put
on your walking shoes and let MWR’s Army
Community Service and Child and Youth
Services School Liaison Office help you every
step of the way.
Army Community Service, located at 2494
Ricker Rd. offers a variety of Relocation Services to help you acclimate to Fort Bliss and
the El Paso community. On Wednesday, August 6 from 1-5 pm, MWR will host the 4th
Annual Bienvenidos a Bliss Relocation
Fair at the Centennial Banquet
and Conference Center on
Biggs Army Airfield. A
great way to welcome
newcomers, this
event showcases
the resources from
the ACS, MWR and
various support
agencies of the Fort
Bliss community.
Soldiers and their
families will have the
opportunity to meet
with both on-post agencies
and off-post businesses.
Ongoing relocation services include Newcomers Orientation, People Encouraging People
(PEP), a Lending Closet, Spanish classes, English
as a Second Language and even offer a Waiting Spouses and Children Group.
The Newcomers Orientation class covers all
ACS services and many community resources. This is a mandatory class for all new
Soldiers E-6 and below. Classes are
offered Monday through Friday
from 8 am to 4 pm in the
ACS Ballroom. Childcare is reimbursed
for all children.
Registration with
Child and Youth
Services is not
required.
People Encouraging People, better
known as PEP is a
three day newcomers orientation designed specifically with
the spouse in mind.You’ll
learn about the services
available to you at ACS and
other community agencies. There
is a tour of Fort Bliss and the surrounding area. This is a great way to learn how to
navigate post, the city and also a great way
to make new friends. Childcare for all
children registered with Child and
Youth Services.
Since we are located on
the border of Texas and
Mexico, why not challenge
yourself and learn Spanish? ACS offers free conversational Spanish classes
Monday-Thursday from 10
am-12 noon. Childcare for
CYS registered children will
be reimbursed.
The Waiting Spouses and Children
Group is a program that assists individuals
and their families with the hardships of being
geographically separated from their Soldier.
Waiting Families are empowered through
education, training and activities.This is a great
way to build friendships and connect with
other families who ware experiencing the
same feelings.
For more information on these or any other
ACS service, please call 915-568-1132.
If you’re puzzled on
where to register
your child/children for
school, the Education
Fair is your one-stop
shop for information.
Military Leadership along
with El Paso Area School
Administrators from over sixty
Public, Parochial and Private schools
(grades K-12) around Fort Bliss will be in
attendance to welcome new families, pass
out information and answer questions on
Tuesday, July 29 at 8:30 am at the Centennial
Banquet and Conference Center on Biggs
Army Airfield. Representatives from numerous departments such as Magnet Schools,
Athletic Departments, Advanced Academics,
Transportation, Career & Technology, Fine
Arts, JROTC, Special Education, Gifted and
Talented Programs, Pupil Services, Health
Services and Food Services from the different school districts will all be in attendance.
The School Transition Services office’s
purpose is to coordinate and assist Military
parents of school-age youth with educational
opportunities and the necessary information to achieve academic success. STS assists
parents in locating points of contact in the
schools and makes referrals as appropriate,
maintains resource materials to assist parents
in understanding the policies and procedures
of the El Paso school system, represents and informs the command on school issues and assists
units with establishing and ensuring a meaningful
school partnership program is in place.
If you cannot make it to the Education Fair,
you can visit a School Liaison Officer in Bldg.
2494, Ricker Rd. between 7:30 am–4:30 pm
Monday–Friday. Call 915-568-9306 for more
information or to make an appointment.
Both Army Community Service and the
School Transition Services offer excellent services that are vital to your transition at Fort
Bliss. Please feel free to contact them, as they
are truly here to serve you and your families!
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Exceptional People Providing
Exceptional Service
by Carrie Eastburn, Marketing Assistant
Many are unaware of the three individuals
that make up the MWR Special Events team.
We would like to take this opportunity to
introduce Fort Bliss to this phenomenal trio.
This group is able to plan, coordinate, and
institute many successful activities and events
with a staff of just three. Of course, they are
gracious enough to always recognize others
who help them out.
Lora Diem has spent
four years working for MWR. Her
experience includes
Concierge for Lodging, CYS and also
Marketing.
In addition to providing annual events, such
as the Eggstravaganza and Rock the Fort,
they are also tasked with coordinating and
accommodating the Soldier Show and other
events, like every redeployment flight and
the 4-1 CAV Welcome Home Bash. This
amazing group of three is not only responsible for large events though; they put in long
hours setting up weekly for Junior Enlisted
Night and taking our Wounded Warriors on
outings. Special Events also host Bunco, Wii
Tournaments, Texas Hold’em, and Martini and
a Manicure, just to name a few.
Even if an event is occurring that is not MWR
affiliated, Special Events is usually involved,
helping with the set up and in any other area
required. When an organization of Fort Bliss
is in need of advice for an event or a stage to
borrow, for example, Special Events is always
willing to help out in whatever capacity they
are able.
Special Events not only falls under the recreation side of MWR for guidance, but they
also receive guidance and report directly to
the Garrison Command. Fort Bliss is fortunate and honored to have such a unique and
dedicated group to support our events.
See the Special Events staff hard at work at
one of the many upcoming planned events,
such as Bunco on June 6th; Wii Warrior Challenge June 23-28; Rock the Fort on August
2nd; the Soldier Show August 15-16; or
Martini and a Manicure on August 22nd.
This dynamic trio that make up the Special
Events staff is looking forward to meeting
you and hoping your experiences are always
special at their events!
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Ruben Gonzalez has
worked with MWR for
a total of 6 years. The
first four years he also
worked with CYS.
Outdoor Recreation and Special Events Chief, Bill Ketcherside
has worked with MWR for 26 years! He started off as a lifeguard
and taught swimming, later he worked with Child and Youth Services (CYS) as a Director.
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On your mark, get set,
now GO!
Okay, so you are planning an exciting and
fulfilling summer.You have already marked all
the MWR events on your calendar to include
CYS Summer Camps, the Education Fair, the
Summer Reading Program and Rock the Fort.
You and your family are tan from all of your
trips to the pools during the week. Now you
are thinking of possibly getting away at least
once before the school year resumes.
Are you either dreaming of roasting marshmallows over an open campfire, reeling in a
prize catch, or just kicking back and enjoying
a change of scenery? Perhaps you should visit
Fort Bliss MWR’s RV Park. With ten travel
trailers available to rent on a daily or weekly
basis, why not enjoy a getaway this summer?!
Escape for a weekend, if your family can not
spare a lengthy vacation. The staff at the RV
Park, located at building 4130 off of Ellerthorpe Avenue, near Chapin High School, will
gladly allow you to tour their travel trailers
and will answer any questions you may have,
during regular business hours. With rates
currently as affordable as $48 per day or
$240 per week, your family may be able to
spend some quality time together during a
summer journey.
Sizes of the travel trailers available for rent
range in length from 27 to 34 feet. Some
even have a slide out to allow for extra space
after arriving at your destination. The trailers
range in weight and the staff can help recommend an appropriate trailer weight of the
trailer depending on the towing capacity of
your vehicle. A nominal deposit of $50 dollars is required to secure your reservation.
Upon return of the travel trailer in the same
condition, the deposit will be returned.
You may choose to visit the Gila Wilderness
or Bonito Lake located in New Mexico, or
Balmorhea State Park located in Texas. If you
are unsure and still need to explore your
options, the RV Park has provided a helpful
link on their webpage, www.blissmwr.com/
rvpark/ to “PATHS across America” or you
may reach the RV Park by calling 568-0106.
Auto Crafts Gets a Little
Help from a Friend
by Alex Sutphin, Marketing Assistant
SGM Lawson has been with the United States
Army Sergeants Major Academy since last summer.
He approached Willie Delgado, Auto Crafts
Manager, during the summer of 2007 about the
possibility of volunteering at Auto Crafts to help
in any way he could be used during his downtime
at USASMA.
Since August, SGM Lawson has volunteered over
500 hours of his time to help do-it-yourselfers and
Auto Craft Shop personnel in any way possible, including picking up a broom or mopping if necessary.
“His unselfish devotion to helping others will be
missed not only by Craft Shop personnel who have
become attached to him, but by all who had the
honor and pleasure to have met him,” Delgado and
staff commented on SGM Lawson.
SGM Lawson has left the MWR team at the end
of May, following his graduation from the United
States Army Sergeants Major Academy.
Let’s all give SGM Lawson a big Army HOOAH!
To register as a volunteer or to find out about
various volunteer opportunities, contact the Installation Volunteer Coordinator at ACS, 568-1132.
Perhaps a vacation is not the issue, but the
need of a home away from home while
stationed or on TDY to Fort Bliss. Or maybe
you own your RV and are in need of a place
to store it. MWR is proud to announce that
the RV Park is undergoing renovations and
will soon add 62 pads to their current 73
pull-through, full-hookup spaces complete
with electricity, water and sewer conveniences. Renovations will also include additional
RV storage for a total of 304 spaces.
Whether you are interested in renting a travel trailer, staying on site,
or having a safe place to store
your RV, the RV Park invites
you to stop by for a visit.You
are certain to be impressed
with the comfortable
atmosphere of the newly
renovated family room,
large TV, free WIFI access,
free exercise equipment,
laundry area, public restroom with shower facilities,
and playground!
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2008 Summer Reading Program
“Catch a Dragon by the Tale”
By Kathy Thomson and Michelle Trussell,
Mickelsen Library
Imagine what it would be like to catch a dragon by the
tail! The excitement! The wonder! The joy that would
come from catching your very own dragon! Step out
of the ordinary and into a world of fantasy
and imagination that you create by reading
a book. As you read, let your imagination
run wild and pretend you are a part of the
story. Every book you read can be a great
adventure! Join the Mickelsen Community
Library’s Summer Reading Program, “Catch
a Dragon by the Tale”, and untold adventures await you!
Summer is the perfect time for children
to nurture their imagination by learning
to read for enjoyment. Children between the
ages of 2 and 12 are eligible to hunt for dragons
this summer. Parents are welcome to come and
familiarize themselves with the post library and participate with their children in the program. Registration for
the program begins May 17 and continues through July 19.
Everyone who registers will receive a coloring book filled
with dragons, knights, and princesses. Additionally, we will
conduct a “Count the Dragon’s Jewels” contest throughout
the summer with a prize for the participant who guesses
closest to the actual number of dragons jewels.
Reading begins Tuesday, June 3 and continues through Saturday, August 2. Each child will come to the library and check
out the books he or she would like to read. They will take
them home, and read them at their own pace. When they
return the books to the library, they will record the titles
read on a reading record kept at the library. Depending on
the child’s age, they will earn a sticker to place on the reading
record for every two to five books that have been read.
At the end of the summer – August 9 to be exact – we will
host a huge awards ceremony and party for all the participants. Each child who participates in the reading program will
receive a goody bag of surprises. Children who read at least
10 books will qualify for a certificate, and the top three readers in the four age groups will receive special prizes.
So get ready for a summer full of fun and fantasy! Come to
the Mickelsen Community Library in the basement of Wing
E, Building 2, to register for this very special event. Call
568-6156/1491 for more information.
@ your library
By Kathy Thomson, Mickelsen Library Lead Librarian Tech
What comes to mind when you think of a library? In your
mind’s eye do you see large, drafty, poorly lit rooms with row
after row of dusty books?
Today, Army libraries offer much more than just books
and quiet places to study. Computers and the
Internet have become a very important part of
our library. They are the conduit through which
the library helps soldiers develop and maintain
their mission readiness; improve their personal
and technical skills; and work on their personal
and professional educational goals. We have 11
public access computers; all are loaded
with the latest approved versions of
Microsoft Office and other useful
software, all have commercial Internet
access, and all have printer capabilities.
There is a veritable treasure trove of
information and resources available
to you via AKO. Visit My Library
on AKO to access 24 different
databases—everything from encyclopedias to automobile repair to
personal finance—and links to many
other Web resources of interest to
AKO users. All of them are free of
charge. Active Army, Army National
Guard, Army Reserve, and DA Civilians
are eligible to register at Army
e-learning to learn one of 30
language courses from Rosetta
Stone® computer courses, and
more.
Naturally, our primary resource is books.
The Mickelsen Community Library has
a collection of over 35,000 volumes
of books on all subjects. We can
also get a book from the interlibrary
loan system if we don’t have it. Our
card catalog can be accessed online
from any computer with Internet
access—just go to http://www.
blissmwr.com/library.
Located in the basement
of Wing E of Building 2,
the easiest access is from
Pershing Circle. Approach the
door in the center of the wing,
come in the outside double glass
doors, descend the stairs, and turn right.
We are open from 10:00 am to 6:00
pm on Tuesday and Thursday through
Saturday and from 11:00 am to
7:00 pm on Wednesdays. We are
closed Sunday, Monday, and all
federal holidays. Call 568-6156/
1491/6154 for more information or visit us on the web at
www.blissmwr.com/library.
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bN | officers’ club
Saturday Socials
Saturday Socials is a Cultural Enrichment Program for
Officers’ Club Members and their guest to enjoy an
afternoon of sophistication, socializing and enlightenment, one Saturday every month. This program is
comprised of talks and demonstrations by local experts in visual art, horticulture, wine, ballroom dance,
sports and culinary art. The Socials start promptly
at 3 pm and beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be
served complimentary to all guests.
• June 21 Local Attractions and Secret Hot Spots
• July 12 Pastry Decoration (starts at 2 pm)
• August 23 Preparing your garden for Winter
Bunco
On Friday, June 6 prepare to indulge yourselves in
an evening of fun, food, friendly chatter and Bunco!
Bunco, an easy to learn and entertaining dice game,
will start at 6:30 pm at the Officers’ Club, Bldg. 250.
Participants must be 18 or older and all players will
be entered into a National Grand Prize drawing. For
more information call 588-8247.
Special Culinary Options
be held on August 15 and Surf and Turf on August 29.
These Friday night dining specials start at 6 pm. Cost
is $12.95 for members, $14.95 for non-members,
except for Surf & Turf, which is $15.95 for members
and $17.95 for non-members.
In addition to these dinners the Officers’ Club will
continue to offer “Beef & Burgundy” every Wednesday night starting at 6 pm, with a special celebration
in honor of the Army’s Birthday on June 11. Cost is
$13.95 for members, $15.95 for non-members.
Please join us to our well received Champagne
Brunches Sunday morning starting at 10 am. Call 5687013 for more information and reservations. Cost is
$11.95 for members, $13.95 for non-members.
Martini & Manicure
Do you need to relax after a hard week’s work
and want to kick-off the weekend in style? MWR is
proud to present another well renowned “Martini &
Manicure”. Starting at 5 pm on Friday, August 22 you
can sip on one Martini at the O’Club while enjoying
one professional manicure. Cost is $10. Call 5687010 for more information.
The Officers’ Club brings you “Tastes of the World”an international culinary experience. A Southern
Comfort Buffet is offered on June 13 and on June 27
you can enjoy a true Hawaiian Night. Indian Night will
Meet Ms. Daphne Bierman
by Alex Sutphin, Marketing Assistant
Everyone who has been to the Officers’ Club for
lunch, dinner or a special function has met Daphne.Who
can forget the lovely lady who provides exceptional
customer service and always has a smile on her face?
Daphne left her hometown of Watford, Hertfordshire
County in England as a young lady and first moved to
Georgia and then El Paso with her late husband who
served in the U.S. Army.
She has been working at the Fort Bliss Officers’
Club for almost 32 years and therefore, has many
exciting and interesting stories to share. She’s had the
privilege of meeting an array of famous people such
as General of the Army Omar N. Bradley, His Majesty
the late King Hussein of Jordan, Homeland Security
Secretary Michael Chertoff, BB King,Vicki Carr, Janie
Frickie, Lou Rawls, Christiaan Petrus Fox (whom the
Fox Room in the O’Club was named after) and many
other distinguished guests from around the world.
Art, Wine & Dinner Pairing
Do you enjoy a true culinary experience? Then mark
your calendar for Friday, July 18, as the Officers’ Club
features their well renowned Wine & Dinner Pairing
Night. The dinner starts at 7 pm. Each course of a
sophisticated meal will be paired with the corresponding wine to enhance the nuances, flavors and
unique characteristics of both the food and the wine.
Artwork by local artists will be featured at this event
and will be used as the inspiration for table décor.
Prices are $30 per person for members and $35 per
person for non-members. Please call the Officers’ Club at
568-7013 to reserve your table or for further information.
Retiree Appreciation Night
Calling ALL Retirees! Come “Swing the Night Away at
Co. O” on September 12 at 5 p.m.The Officers’ Club
will be hosting a USO Themed evening filled with a
Live WWII style Jazz & Swing Combo from the 62nd
Army Band, complimentary food and refreshments for
purchase. For more Information please call 568-7013.
Army’s Birthday Beef & Burgundy
To celebrate the U.S. Army’s Birthday, the Officers’
Club will feature a special Beef & Burgundy on June
11 and both the O’Club and Centennial will offer a
free dessert during lunch hours on June 13. For more
information, call 568-7013.
Daphne has received many awards, coins, and letters
of appreciation for her excellent customer service
and attention to detail. When asked if she is ready to
retire, she replied with a grin on her face, ” Sometimes I think about it, but I just love what I do and I
love our customers!”
“Daphne is such an integral part of the success of the
Officers’ Club. It is wonderful having her as a staff
member,” said Ronald Telles, Chief of Business Operations Division.
In her spare time Ms. Daphne likes spending time with
her family, gardening, and of course shopping.
“Daphne is invaluable to the Officers’ Club and Fort
Bliss for many reasons, in fact, there are too many
to list. But for one, she has a special bond with the
customers,” said Tabitha Bohn, Operations Assistant,
with a smile on her face.
Daphne & B.B. King
daily lunch specials
For more information, call 568-7013
Every MON is Chef’s Choice, TUE is Schnitzel, & FRI is Fried Catfish. WED & THU feature:
JUNE 4 Baked Cod 5 Beef Tips 11 Trout 12 Baked Lasagna 18 Meatloaf 19 Chicken Parmesan 25 Beef fajitas 26 Rigatoni JULY 2 Baked Cod 3 Pork Chop 4 CLOSED,
Happy Independence Day! 9 Liver & Onions 10 Spaghetti 16 Roast Beef 17 Rope Sausage 23 Trout 24 Meatloaf 30 Fried Chicken 31 Turkey AUGUST 6 Salisbury Steak
7 Stuffed Pork Chop 13 Baked Cod 14 Spaghetti 20 Trout 21 Cornish Hen 27 Beef Tips 28 Rope Sausage
Meal Winners
J U N E Martin Guillen, Karina Freeman, Michael Mathews
J U LY Jorge Rio, Sandra Sizemore, Edward Thomas
AU G U S T Alan Richard, Paul Parks, Matt Ballard
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Carroll Award Winner
The Carroll Award was established in 1976 as a
lasting tribute to James A. Carroll, Jr., a leader in the
civilian and military hospitality field until his passing in
1975. In 1991, the Army established an Excellence in
Management Awards program in order to recognize
outstanding managers of golf, bowling, leisure travel,
and recycling operations. In 1999 a new category for
the most improved facility was added and in 2000,
two additional categories for multi-facility manager
and business manager were added.
Ms. Tianna Bowden is the recipient of the 2007 Carroll Award in the Food, Beverage and Entertainment
Category. Ms. Bowden also won the Carroll Award
in 2005 in the Officers’ Club Category and in 2007
was part of the winning team from Fort Bliss for Best
Catered Event-Officers’ Club.
Ms. Bowden joins Mr Bobby Kaerwer, manager of the
Underwood Golf Complex, and Ronald Telles, Business Operations Officer as one of three current Fort
Bliss BOD Staff Members who are two time Carroll
Award Winners. In the Past 8 years Fort Bliss has had
a total of 8 Carroll Awards winners; quite a remarkable accomplishment.
Ms. Bowden will receive her distinguished award in August at the MWR Garrison Conference in Louisville, KY.
Operations and Marketing team members hosted
an icebreaker event called Passport to Bliss. Guests’
photos were taken prior to their departure from
Army Lodging for a bus tour of Fort Bliss. Photos
were then used to produce imitation passports to
continue with the “travel theme”. After their bus
tour, guests arrived at the Centennial, picked up their
passports, and “traveled abroad” to four foreign destinations - Southwest, Paris, Japan and Las Vegas. Each
corner of the room was elaborately decorated to
represent its correlating region. Guests also enjoyed
hors d’oeuvres and beverages from costumed staff. A
very memorable journey indeed!
Speed Dating
Love is in the air…Speed Dating will be held at the
Centennial on Friday, June 13, July 11 and August 8
starting at 7 pm. There is a $5 entry fee and registration is from 6:15–6:59 pm the day of the event. The
exchange of personal information will be completely
voluntary the night of the event. Participants will be
given a card to keep track of their date’s information.
All off post guests should enter, with current car insurance and registration, through Biggs Gate to obtain
a gate pass. Those who participate in Speed Dating
will have their cover charge waived for Junior Enlisted
Night. For more information, call 568-6741.
Once again, a big congratulations to Ms. Tianna
Bowden.You are the best in the Army!
Centennial Hosts MWR
Event Master Catering Training
This past May, Business Operations Managers and
staff from the IMCOM West Region attended Event
Master Training at the Centennial Banquet and
Conference Center. MWR Special Events, Business
Operation Rising Star
In its 4th year…this American Idol style singing
competition for all men and women serving on Active
Duty, with any Branch of Service, will be expanded
this year to include family members ages 18 and up.
The competition will be held this fall at the Centennial. Winners from each location will compete in an
online Finale. Prizes for participants and audience
member. Check www.blissmwr.com for more information later this summer.
Club Metro at the Centennial
Every Thursday starting at 8 pm to 1 am and
Friday from 8 pm to 2 am is Jr. Enlisted Night at the
Centennial’s Club Metro! There is no cover charge
for Active Duty Military Personnel and a $3 cover for
all other guests. There will be a short order grill and
a pay-as- you-go bar. Stop by and enjoy music, music
videos, pool tables, no-stakes poker and video games
such as Call of Duty 4, Halo 3, Rock Band, Guitar
Hero, and more games on Wii.
The Centennial’s “Club Metro” Nightclub is open Saturday evenings from 10 pm to 5 am with a $5 cover
charge. A pay-as-you-go bar, music, dancing, pool
tables, a lounge area and guaranteed fun are offered.
Wii Warrior Challenge
From June 23 through 28, MWR will host a six
night Wii competition to include challenges in each
of the five Wii Sports. There will be a winner for
each sport, who will compete in the finals on June
23. The overall winner will win a Nintendo Wii console prize package.
As proponents of Fort Bliss’ “Don’t Drink and
Drive” campaign, the Centennial Club and Club
Metro are prepared to assist with courtesy taxi
rides to residences on and off post when necessary.
Residences are limited to those within the El Paso
city limits. Individuals who volunteer to be designated drivers receive free soft drinks all evening.
The tournament will be at the Centennial Club starting at 6 pm each night. For more information and to
sign-up visit www.blissmwr.com or call 588-8247.
Fiesta Fridays
Alcohol Sales & Drinking Age
The drinking age at Fort Bliss MWR facilities is now 21 years of age. All alcohol sales in
MWR facilities end at 1 am.
Will Return after the Summer Break!
Relax and have a good time at Fiesta Fridays! Every
Friday Night starting August 17 from 4:30 pm to close the
Centennial Pub & Patio will be hosting our famous Fiesta
Fridays! Come enjoy Margaritas, delicious food, meet new
and old friends.
Every MON is Chef’s Choice, WED is Schnitzel, & FRI is a choice of Fried Catfish, Baked Cod, or Grilled Steak. TUE & THU feature:
JUNE 3 Ginger Beef Noodles 5 Beef Stroganoff 10 Mock Filet 12 Fried Chicken 17 Stuffed Chicken Breast 19 Baked Ham 24 Stuffed Pepper 26 Spaghetti w/Meatballs
JULY 1 Oven Roasted Chicken 3 Italian Baked Chicken 8 London Broil 10 Chicken Stir Fry 15 Pepper Steak 17 Meatloaf 22 Salisbury Steak 24 Beef Tips 29 BBQ Ribs
31 Chicken Parmesan AUGUST 5 Chicken Pot Pie 7 Chicken Curry 12 Chopped Steak 14 Herb Roast Beef 19 Beef Fritters 21 Beef Brisket 26 Teriyaki Beef 28 Fried
Chicken
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Father’s Day Brunch
On June 15, honor your Dad and treat him to a
special culinary experience. Both, the Officers’
Club and Centennial, will feature a delightful
Sunday Bruch to include breakfast items such as
crêpes and ready-to order omelets. A carving
station, an array of side dishes, and luscious
desserts will make this a perfect feast. Brunch
is served from 10 am–1 pm.
NFL Sundays
Starting September 7 through December, the
Down Under Sports Bar at the Officers’ Club
and the Metro Station at the Centennial will offer
DirectTVs NFL Sunday Ticket every Sunday. Both
Clubs will open at 11 am and offer multi-cast games
daily. Come watch the game, enjoy free snacks and
low beer prices! The Officers’ Club will also feature
Sunday Brunch before the game. For more
information please call 568-7013 or 562-5969.
The cost at the O’Club is $14.95 for members,
$16.95 for nonmembers, half price for children
7–11, and free for children 6 years and under.
Reservations are highly recommended.
Cost at the Centennial is $15.95 for adults, half
price for children 7–11 years and children 6 and
under are free. Reservations for both events
are highly recommended!
Please call 562-5969 for the Centennial and
568-7013 for the O’Club.
Army’s Birthday Celebration
Free Dessert at Clubs
On Friday, June 13 MWR will celebrate the Army’s 233rd birthday. Complete your lunch with
a complementary dessert at the Officers’ Club
or Centennial. Both facilities offer daily lunch
specials, a sandwich and hot line from 11 am to
1 pm. For a complete list of menu selections visit
www.blissmwr.com or stop by the facility.
Grandparent’s Day Brunch
Treat your special Grandma and Grandpa to a
spectacular Sunday Brunch on September 7 at
the Officers’ Club. Seating will be available from
10 am to 1 pm. The Club always features a wide
assortment of delicious and tantalizing entrees,
along with a delicious variety of vegetables
and side dishes, a salad bar and dessert cart.
The cost is $ 14.95 for members, $16.95 for
non-members; half price for children ages 7–11,
children 6 years and under eat free. Reservations are required. Please call 568-7013 for
more information.
Catering
Are you looking for THE special place to hold your
wedding reception, quinceañera, meeting, or other
special event? The Centennial Banquet and Conference Center is Fort Bliss MWR’s largest facility
with 60,000 square feet of space that provides you
with many opportunities to make your event a success.The Centennial features both dining and ballroom facilities with a standing capacity of 3,000. If
banquet seating is requested, the Centennial holds
up to 1,000 individuals; 2,500 for theater seating.
The historic Officers’ Club offers a variety of
banquet rooms available-the Fox Room, International Room, Ballroom, and the Franklin Room are
the most famous.The dining area is an open area
available for smaller functions.The O’Club also
has two fully stocked bars, the traditional Pershing Pub and modern Down Under Sports Bar
which is complimented by an open-air patio with
a spectacular view of the Franklin Mountains.
Located at the Underwood Golf Complex, the
Golden Tee has a 165 person seating capacity
and is perfect for a rehearsal dinner, smaller
wedding reception, or personal dinner with
colleagues. If planning a luncheon during the day,
the complex boasts two 18-hole golf coursesthe parkland-style Sunset Course and the
desert-landscaped Sunrise Course, two practice
greens, two practice putting greens, a practice
hole and driving range for everyone’s enjoyment.
The Golden Tee provides a delicious and reasonably priced luncheon menu and will attend to
every detail ensuring a top-quality event.
Our staff will work with you to customize your
food requirements and table settings to compliment a particular theme or preference. As our
finest facilities, the clubs are one of the most
beautiful and spacious amenities in the area, featuring delectable food and exquisite ambiance.
Book your holiday parties now! Days are filling up.
How Freedom Camp
Originated
Bill Ketcherside, Chief of MWR Outdoor Recreation and last year’s Camp Director, explains
that the idea is based on National Military
Family Association’s (NMFA) Operation Purple
Camp. Although Fort Bliss does not meet the
right criteria to be considered an Operation
Purple Camp location, the need for our families
of deployed Soldiers was still evident. With a
little alteration and research by Mr. Ketcherside,
along with School Transition Service’s Maura
McCabe, Fort Bliss was able to produce their
own version with 2007 Freedom Camp.
The children of deployed Soldiers who
participated in Freedom Camp were able to
spend time with individuals in the same age
group who were experiencing similar issues and
concerns. By sharing email addresses and phone
numbers, many of these children will be able to
remain in contact with each other and establish
lifelong connections!
Freedom Camp
By Deborah Trexler, Director of Youth Education Support Service
Experience “a day in the life” of a Soldier at
Freedom Camp 2008! This wonderful, two to
three day camp is planned for 7-18 year old
children of Soldiers who are currently deployed,
have returned from deployment within the last
seven months, or will deploy within the next
seven months.
Teen campers, ages 13 to 18 will be offered the
opportunity to camp overnight in tents at Biggs
Park, experiencing a ‘night in the life of a Soldier’. In addition to the activities available to the
pre-teen campers, the teen camper experience
will include paint ball, Tango Tower, scuba 101,
and Physical Training.
Freedom Camp is a collaborative effort
designed to support children of deployed and
recently redeployed Soldiers.Youth will be
exposed to recreational, social, educational,
and therapeutic activities which will help them
understand and better cope with the effects of
war, deployments, and reunification. In cooperation with MWR’s CYS, the second annual Fort
Bliss Freedom Camp will be held June 19-21
at various locations on Biggs Army Airfield.
Freedom Camp is part of an ongoing support
network for our young heroes and is available
to Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard
children.
Freedom Camp 2008 will culminate at 12:30
pm on Saturday, June 21, with events and a BBQ
geared toward family reunification and award
presentations.
Pre-teen campers, ages 7 to 12 will experience
two fun filled and informative days full of activities, crafts, round table discussions, exhibits, and
sports. Highlights include a hands-on, interactive
class with our friends from the El Paso Zoo, members of UTEP athletics, and eating MREs for lunch.
Deadline to register is Friday, June 6.There is a
$10 registration fee per family. A limited number
of scholarships are available. Space is also limited,
so register now! For more information, call 5689306/569-7732.You may register online at www.
blissmwr.com/freedomcamp/ or by visiting CYS
Central Registration at Bldg 1743,Victory Ave.
Who is Involved with Freedom Camp?
A successful camp requires much involvement
from all facets of the Fort Bliss and El Paso
communities. Whether it is an organization in
the community such as USAA, Time Warner
and Balfour Beatty providing sponsorship funds
to cover food and beverage cost for our campers; or an organization such as El Paso County
4H, AmeriCorps, UTEP, or the El Paso Zoo
working directly with the campers, an event like
this would not be possible!
One organization that provided some memorable moments for our 2007 campers were
the Soldiers from the Warriors in Transition
Unit, who came out and shared their first hand
deployment experiences. Campers asked many
questions, opened up, and were able to really
relate their feelings with these Soldiers, who
had undergone experiences similar to those of
our campers’ parents’.
What are volunteers are saying?
Tephanie Hopper, 2007 Freedom Camp On-site
Volunteer Coordinator, remembers a few days
of fun and adventure. She received positive
feedback from the 2007 Freedom Camp youth
volunteers and camp counselors of how much
the experience impacted their lives. Tephanie
praised the volunteers on their dependability
and concern in taking their commitment seriously. All who were involved have expressed
their desire to volunteer again this summer!
(Points of Light Leadership Training, see “Attention Fort Bliss High School Aged Youth”, page 30)
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2008 U.S. Army Soldier Show
To Feature Familiar Face
by Kimber McCarden, Marketing Manager
The 2008 U. S.Army Soldier Show Rolls into
town on August 15 at 7 pm and August 16
at 2 pm at the Abraham Chavez Theatre in
Downtown El Paso.The high-energy 90-minute
live musical review showcases the talents of active duty Soldiers who are selected by audition
from throughout the Army.They are amateur
artists who have a passion for music, dance and
performing.They come from infantry, transportation, military police, medical, intelligence, aviation,
signal and other tactical units.The show is assembled in six weeks and tours for 6 1/2 months.
This year, Soldier Show is especially exciting,
as Fort Bliss’ Operation Rising Star winner
SFC Dendre Wright will grace the stage with
the Soldier Show cast! Visit www.blissmwr.
com for ticket information.
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MWR HEADQUARTERS
Director
568.3500
568.1132
Army Community Services Chief
568.7533
Recreation Division Chief
568.5709
Child & Youth Services Chief
568.3208
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568.3412
NAF Resource Management Division Chief
568.6741
Marketing
ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICES
Financial Readiness
568.7088
568.4878
Family Advocacy
568.6291
Relocation Services
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RECREATION & SPORTS
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568.7431 / 5380
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568.1145 / 4508
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568.6156 / 1491
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568.5563
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568.7280
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568.6556
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Central Registration
568.4374
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568.5689 / 6335
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562.5969
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562.1273 / 2066
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Fort Bliss Bowling Center
568.6272 / 1685
Rod & Gun Club
565.GUNS (4867) / 568.2983
Fort Bliss Lodging Services
565.7777 / 1.800.723.8130
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Vet Services
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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE every Tue–Thu 8:30–10:30am at ACS
SPOUSE EMPLOYMENT ORIENTATION every MON & WED 10am at ACS
SKIESUnlimited ACTIVITY CLASSES offered several days throughout the week, contact YESS at
Youth Services
ACS NEWCOMER’S ORIENTATION & RE–ENTRY WORKSHOP
every MON,WED–FRI 8am–4:30pm at ACS
CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH every MON & WED 9–11am at ACS
PLAYGROUP FOR PARENTS & TODDLERS (18MOS–4YRS) every TUE & THU 10am–
JUNE
12pm, location varies, call ACS at 568–1132
READ ME A STORY every TUE 10am at Mickelsen Library, E–Wing of Bldg 2
1ST TERMER’S FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT every 2nd & 4th TUE 9am–12pm at ACS
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16
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Summer Camp Programs Begins
5:30am–6pm at CDC, SAS and MS&T
sites
Tennis Post Championships 6pm at the
Tennis Club
Father’s Day Brunch 10am at O’Club &
Centennial
El Paso Patriots & Youth Sports Soccer
Camp 8am–12pm at the YouthPlex
Wii Warrior Challenge 6pm at Centennial
Greg Foster/Hero Youth Sports Camp
8am–12pm at Stout Gym
3
10
17
24
Summer Reading Programs Begin
Mickelsen Library
Tennis Club
PEP 9am–2pm at ACS
AFTB Level 1 9am–2:30pm at ACS
Class: Consumer Scams; Prevdenting
Identity Theft
1:30–3pm at ACS
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SCHNITZEL LUNCH SPECIAL every WED 11am–1pm at the Bowling Center
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT every WED 1:30–3:30pm at ACS
BOSS MEETING every WED 3pm at the O’Club’s Down Under
BEEF & BURGUNDY every WED 6–9pm at the O’Club
AUTO MAINTENANCE & SAFETY CLASSES every WED 6–7pm & every SAT 8–9am at Auto
Crafts
SEAFOOD LUNCH SPECIAL every FRI 11am–1pm at the Bowling Center
KARAOKE NIGHT every FRI & SAT 8:30pm at the Bowling Center
CLUB THUNDER ALLEY every FRI & SAT 10pm–1am at the Bowling Center
FAMILY STORY TIME every SAT 10:30–11am at Mickelsen Library
4
11
18
25
Tennis Club
Army’s Birthday Beef & Burgundy 6pm at
the O’Club
Class: Budgeting 1:30–3pm at ACS
5
12
19
26
Tennis Club
Class: Budgeting for Newlyweds
9–10:30am at ACS
Freedom Camp at Biggs Park
Class: Money for College 9–10:30am at
ACS
BOWLING SPECIAL (bowl 2 games, get 1 free) every SAT 11am–1am at the Bowling Center
SUNDAY BRUNCH every SUN 10am–1pm at the O’Club
FAMILY FUN BOWLING every SUN 12–2pm at the Bowling Center
WAITING FAMILIES FREE DINNER last FRI of the month 6–8pm call ACS for locations
WAITING FAMILIES FREE BOWLING second SAT of the month 6–9pm at the Bowling Center
FRAMING CLASSES every other SAT 8:45am–2:30pm at Framing Bliss
NFL SUNDAY TICKET every SUN during football season 11am at O’Club and Centennial
6
13
20
27
Team Duathalon Post Championships
6:30am at Replica Pool
Bunco 5:30pm at the O’Club
Army’s Birthday Celebration: Free Dessert
11am–1pm at O’Club and Centennial
Tastes of the World: Southern Comfort
Buffet 6pm at the O’Club
BOSS Bash 9am at Biggs Park
Speed Dating 6:30pm at Centennial
Class: Car Buying 1:30–3pm at ACS
AFTB Level I (Spanish)9am–2:30pm at ACS
Class: Savings, Investments,TSP 1:30–3pm
at ACS
Tastes of the World: Hawaiian Night 6pm
at the O’Club
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Dodge Ball Post Championships 8:30am
at Stout Gym
Saturday Socials: Local Attractions &
Secret Hotspots 3pm at the O’Club
Wii Warrior Challenge Finals 12pm at
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Early Childhood Classs 1–3pm at ACS
JULY
Golf Post Championships 1pm at
FRG Training 9am–2:30pm at ACS
AFTB Level II 6–9pm at ACS
FRG Key Caller Training 9–10:30am or
5:30–7pm at ACS
Education Fair 8:30am at Centennial
Crafts
2
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Parenting Class (School Age/Teen)
1–3pm at ACS
3
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17
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EFMP Autism Support Group
12–2pm at ACS
4
11
18
25
EFMP Patriotic Party 12–2pm at ACS
Class: Saving for a House 1:30–3pm at ACS
Class: Baby Care 101 1–3pm at ACS
FRG Training 9am–2:30pm at ACS
AFTB Level II 9am–2:30pm at ACS
Class: Expectant Sibling 6–7:30pm at ACS
Class: Dressing on a Budget 9–10:30pm
at ACS
Pay Day Activity 11:30am at The Bowling
Center
Class: Debt Management 1:30–3pm at
ACS
Art, Wine & Dinner Pairing 7pm at the
O’Club
Class: Women and Money 10:30–11:30am
at ACS
FRG Treasurer Training 9–10:30am or
5:30–7pm at ACS
Class: Budgeting 1:30–3pm at ACS
Border Rumble 6pm at Stout Gym
Class: Saving, Investments,TSP 1:30–3pm
at ACS
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19
26
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Saturday Socials: Pastry Class 2pm at the
O’Club
REGULAR
EVENTS
Youth Services
AUGUST
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10
17
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11
18
25
Softball Post Championship 6pm at Omar
Bradley Softball Field
5
12
19
26
AFTB Level III 9am–2:30pm at ACS
EFMP Parent Focus Group 1:30–3pm at
ACS
FRG Training 5:30–8:30pm at ACS
Mini Golf Post Championships 5pm at
Kelly Park
EFMP Oversight Committee 1:30–3pm at
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13 14 15
20 21 22
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Missoula Children’s Theater production
of Rumplestiltskin 2pm, Location TBA
End of Summer Reading Program
Rock the Fort at Biggs Park
Relocation Fair 1–5pm at Centennial
Class: Reading the LES 9–9:45am at ACS
Class: Money for College 9–10:30am at
ACS
Moder Army Combatives Post Championship 8:30am at Stout Gym
Class: Debt Management 1:30–3pm at
ACS
Lodging Customer Appreciation 5pm at
The Inn
Summer Reading Program Awards Ceremony 10am at Mickelsen Library
EFMP Bowling Party 12–2pm at The Bowling Center
Healthy Kids Class 1–3pm at ACS
FRG Training 5:30–8:30pm at ACS
EFMP Autism Support Group 12–2pm at
ACS
Soldier Show 7pm at the Abraham Chavez
Theatre
10 Miler Qualifier 6:30am at Biggs Gym
Pay Day Activity 11:30am at the Bowling
Center
Tastes of the World: Indian Buffet
6pm at the O’Club
Soldier Show 2pm at the Abraham Chavez
Theatre
Mini Golf Post Championships 5pm at
Kelly Park
Class: Saving, Investing,TSP
1:30–3pm at ACS
Martini & A Manicure 5pm at O’Club
Long Drive Competition 4:30pm at Underwood Golf Complex
Saturday Socials: Preparing your garden
for Winter 3pm at the O’Club
Class: Consumer Scams; Preventing Identity Theft 10:30–11:30pm at ACS
Surf & Turf 6pm at O’Club
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Tournaments & Tee Times
Every MON & TUE are specials, so check with the Pro
Shop for details. Every WED is a draw for weekend
tee time.
JUNE
13 Pay Day Activity 1pm Shotgun on Sunrice
14 Blessed Sacrament 1pm on Sunrise
21 Western Refinery 10:30am Tee Time on Sunrise
26 Light Bar 12pm Shotgun on Sunset
27 WBAMC 12pm Shotgun on Sunset
JULY
11–13 Post Championship
23 2 CAV 5-1 AD 7:30am Shotgun on Sunrise
31 PAN AM 7:30am Shotgun on Sunset
2008 MWR Military Long
Drive Championship
On August 22 at 4:30 pm, the George V. Underwood
Golf Complex will host the MWR Long Drive Championship presented by 7UP. This event is one-day and
is an official Long Drivers of America (LDA) qualifier.
Cost: $10 per try. Local Installation Prizes: 1st Place:
$300 Pro Shop Gift Certificate & Adams 460cc Red
Line Driver, 2nd Place: $150 Pro Shop Gift Certificate,
3rd Place: $ 50 Pro Shop Gift Certificate. The top
long drive competitor at each of the (5) geographical
zones who records the longest drive, will win an all
expense paid trip to compete in the military division
at the Long Drive Championship in Mesquite NV.
Airfare, ground transportation, lodging, tickets to the
entire event and additional rounds of golf at world
renown courses are included.
The Active Duty Service Member who hits the longest
qualified drive during the Military Division of the 7UP
Long Drive Championship will win $10,000 and be
featured on the ESPN coverage of the event. Only
Active Duty service members, Reserve and National
Guard both active and inactive are eligible to compete.
Women who enter the competition will be spotted 65
additional yards on their qualified drives. Official rules
and registration forms are available at www.blissmwr.
com. For more information call 562-1273.
Golf Demo Day
The George V. Underwood Golf Complex would
like to invite you to their annual Golf Demo Day
on Sunday, June 22 from 3 to 7 pm. Vendors from
Ping, Callaway Golf, Titleist/Cobra, Nike Golf,
Taylormade and many more will be present. Jumping Balloons and refreshments will be available. For
additional information call 562-2066/1273.
Veteran’s Play Pass
Veterans can now apply for membership to the
prestigious George V. Underwood Golf Complex. All
applicants must bring a copy of either a veteran identification card or a DD214 form to the Pro Shop.The
membership fee for single veterans is $85 per month
and for veterans with a family is $125 per month.
Membership is available for a one, three, six, 9 or 12month time period. Dues must be paid at the time the
application is processed. For more information, please
call the Underwood Golf Complex at 562-7255.
Discounts for Families
of Deployed Soldiers
The Fort Bliss Bowling Center and George V, Underwood Golf Complex are offering special discounts on
services. The Bowling Center is offering a $1 discount
on up to three games of bowling in one day. This
discount is available Wednesday and Thursday. The
Underwood Golf Complex is offering a $10 discount
on daily green fees and lessons.This is also available on
Wednesday and Thursday. For more information, please
call the Underwood Golf Complex at 562-7255.
Wounded Warrior Program
Discounts
MWR would like to remind individuals with a
“Wounded Warrior Card” that they are entitled
to free club rental, free cart rental and free green
fees at George V. Underwood Golf Complex. For
more information, please call the Underwood Golf
Complex at 562-7255.
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Intramural Sports
The Fort Bliss Intramural Sports Calendar
encompasses eighteen sports and ten various
special events.
Sport
The sports offered throughout the Intramural Sport Calendar include five team sports
(Flag Football, Basketball,Volleyball, Softball,
and Soccer) and thirteen other sports ranging
from racquetball, bowling, tennis, track, golf, and
multiple runs.
Tennis
Begins
Team Duathalon
Post Championship Location
June 6
Replica Pool
June 14
Stout Gym
June 9–12
Officers’ Club
Golf
July 11–13
Underwood Golf
Complex
Modern Army Combatives
August 7–8
Stout Gym
Dodge Ball
Command Playoff
June 2-5
10 Miler Qualifier
August 15
Biggs Gym
All sports offered are considered part of the
Commander’s Cup Competition. The Intramural Sports Program supports the participation
of approximately 6,900 active duty military
personnel.
Mini Golf
August 19–20
Kelly Park
The most popular Intramural Sports at Fort
Bliss are:
1. Basketball/Softball
2. Flag Football
3. Paintball/dodge ball
4. Other traditional sports (to include volleyball, soccer, runs, bowling etc.)
Flag Football
Softball
May 27
August 25–29
Bradley Softball
Complex
Women’s Softball
May 27
August 25–28
Finney Field
October 16–17
Replica Pool
October 27–29
Stout Field
December 5
Replica Pool
Swimming
September 2
10K Run
For more information, call 568-5995.
Meet Joe Fedak
Intramural and Varsity Sports Coordinator
by Kimber McCarden, Marketing Manager
Joe Fedak was born in Marshall, Michigan.
After he graduated from high school, he
attended George Williams College (Downers Grove, IL - suburbs of Chicago), where
he received a Bachelor of Science in 1982 in
Recreation with an emphasis on programming and outdoor recreation.
He enjoys providing recreational opportunities to people, not only for their health
benefits, but also for the entertainment value.
A sports enthusiast, Fedak played basketball
and volleyball in college and now participates
in outdoor sports such as mountain biking,
hiking, flat water and white water paddling.
“Currently I am in paddling season and I
enjoy either flat water or white water paddling. In the last month and a half I’ve been to
the Grand Canyon (backpacking), Rio Chama
River, Lower San Juan River, and I am planning
several trips to other destinations as water
rises. I am also going to start getting into
ocean kayaking (obviously on the west coast).
Summer is my active time when I get outside
and play sand volleyball, golf, basketball, ride
mountain bikes, paddle and anything else
which may happen”, commented Fedak
Fedak has worked for MWR since April, 2005
and prior to that, he worked at New Mexico
State University for 14 years and as a wild
land firefighter with the Forest Service for
7 seasons. Additionally, he has worked in a
number of gyms and also served as an official
for high school and college basketball and
volleyball in New Mexico and Texas.
During his downtime, he enjoys reading fiction and western books, watching shows on
the Discovery Channel, Sci Fi Channel and
especially sports - - - all on a big screen TV
of course! “I follow sports, usually watching highlights and watching assorted playoff
and tournament games (when it gets fun
at crunch time). My sports preferences are
Basketball, Pro Volleyball, Pro Football, Golf,
and Tour De France,” said Fedak.
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Screen TV; and much more. For more information call 568-6272 or come by the Bowling
Center, Bldg. 2949.
All You Can Bowl
The Fort Bliss Bowling Center offers All-YouCan-Bowl for $6 per person, excluding shoe rental,
every Sunday from 3 to 6 pm. Call the Fort Bliss
Bowling Center at 568-6272 or stop by Bldg. 2949.
Hebrew National Hot Dogs
are back!
The Bowling Center offers special pricing
on National Hebrew Hot Dogs and combos
through July 31.
• Hebrew 1/2 lbs - $2.45
• $4.00 Combo #1 - Hebrew 1/2, Chips,
16oz Fountain Drink.
• $4.45 Combo #2 - Hebrew 1/2, Regular
Fries, 16oz Fountain Drink .
• $4.75 Combo #3 Hebrew 1/2 with Chili
and Onion, Chips or Fries, 16oz Fountain
Drink.
In conjunctions with guest may fill out a frequency meal card and can enter in a Sweepstake drawing. Prices include a N.Y.Yankees Trip;
Recliners; 36 inch High Definition LCD Flat
Conference Room
The Bowling Center offers a conference room
equipped with projector and screen for up to 60
participants. Reservations need to be made by
calling 568-3272/1685.A small fee will be charged.
The conference room was recently rennovated
and features a modern audio-visual package.
Birthday Packages
Thinking of hosting a birthday party for your
child? Don’t forget that you can book it at the
Bowling Center. The Bowling Center offers a
variety of birthday party packages for all budgets and party sizes. It is a guaranteed fun event
for your guests. For a list of party packages
available visit our Web site at www.blissmwr.
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Hours of Operation
Monday 11am-10pm
Tuesday 11am-10pm
Wednesday 9am-10pm
Thursday 11am-11pm
Friday 11am-1am
Saturday 11am-1am
Sunday 12pm-6pm
Lounge
Monday 5:30pm-10pm
Tue, Wed 6-9:30pm
Thursday 6pm-10:30pm
Fri/Sat 6pm-12:30am
Sunday Closed
Pro Shop (568-7974)
Monday Closed
Tuesday 12–6:30pm
Wednesday 12-7pm
Thursday 12-6:30pm
Friday 12-7pm
Saturday 11am-4pm
Sunday Closed
Snack Bar
Monday 11am-9:30pm
Tuesday 11am-9:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am-9:30pm
Thursday 11am-10:30pm
Friday 11am-midnight
Saturday 11am-midnight
Sunday 12am-5:30pm
Meet the Coach:
George H. Gaucin III
Congratulations go out to Fort Bliss Bowling
Center Pro Shop Technician George Gaucin!
George has been having a phenomenal year
for 2007-2008 bowling season. His dedication and love of the game have allowed him
to excel to new heights in his young bowling
career. George has been shooting lights out in
all leagues both on and off base. His accomplishments this year include, averaging 225+
in four leagues, not 1 but 4 perfect 300 games
and three (3) 800 series. Additionally, one of
the biggest accomplishments of this year was
his recent acceptance as a new member of
the Professional Bowlers Association or PBA.
Immediately upon joining the PBA, George
participated in the 2008 El Paso Bayer Classic
tournament.The tournament consisted of Pre
Tournament qualifying in which George led
all El Paso area bowlers competing for tour
positions and a possible tour exemption and
prize fun of $25,000. He then managed to finish 56 out of the 64 top touring professional
bowlers in the world. Way to go George!
In a recent interview with George, he let us
all know that “bowling is a sport and that we
all can participate while having fun”. He is also
a 2007 IBPSIA or International Bowling and
Pro Shop Instructors Association member
and certified technician. He accredits much of his
success to practicing and utilizing the knowledge
of his coach, Don Diego Aguilar II, an IBPSIA
member and USBC Silver Certified Coach.
George has been bowling all his life starting in
the Young American Bowling alliance, New Mexico State bowling team and now USBC Adult
leagues. Stop by and see George in the Fort Bliss
Bowling Center Pro Shop and say hello.
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The Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club
has one of the best trap and skeet ranges in the
tri-state area.The hunting lodge motif of the club
gives its members a full-service pro shop, lounge,
snack bar, meeting room and an array of shooting
programs.You can also enjoy a covered pavilion, ten
diverse ranges, including trap and skeet, five-stand
sporting clays, pistol, rifle, and black powder. Monthly
tournaments are held for all shooting disciplines.The
Rod and Gun Club is located in Northeast El Paso
on Roy Johnson Lane, east of Railroad Drive and
Deer Street. Call 568-2983 for more information.
Upcoming Events
June 21 Women in the Outdoors.
August 23 Ducks Unlimited,
Fun & Youth Shoot.
August 30 German American Match.
1000 Yard Match & High Power Silouette
Range 5
9 am, 4th Sunday of the month.
1000 YD: Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov
HP Silouette: Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct 915-821-4667
Advisory Council Meetings
6 pm, 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Contact: Barbara Stokes 915-568-2983
Roy Bean
10 am, 1st Sunday of the month. 915-598-6398
Range 2
Rio Grande Muzzle Loaders
Range 1B
8 am Apr - Sep, 9 am Oct - Mar
1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. 915-581-2042
Desert Shooters ARA Match
8:30 am May-Oct, 10 am Nov & Apr
3rd Saturday of the month. 915-532-7827
Range 7
Hunting Clay Matches
9 am, Every Friday. 915-525-0895
Range 4B
I.P.S.C., Action Pistol Matches
9 am Mar-Sep , 10 am Oct-Feb
2nd Saturday of the month. 915-598-6398
Ranges 2A–2D
Franklin Mountain Gun Club DCM and NRA Highpower
8:30 am Jun–Aug, 9 am Sep–May
2nd Sunday of the month.
Range 2
CC Competition
9:30 am, 3rd Sunday of the month. 915-592-6911
Range 2A
22 Mini Varmit
9 am May-Oct, 10 am Nov-Apr
4th Saturday of the month. 915-532-7827
Range 5
22 Caliber Bullseye
10 am, 4th Sunday of the month. 915-532-7261
Range 6B
International Defensive Pistol Association
2A–2D
8:30 am 4th and 5th Saturdays 915-821-7962
Ranges 1B,
Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club ARA Match
9 am Sep–Apr
8:30 am May – Aug
1st Saturday of the month. 915-821-4667
Range 7
IPSC Action Pistol 101 Match
9 am, 4th Sunday of the month. 915-760-4108
Range 2
Fun Match
1st and 5th Sundays of the month. 915-772-8927 or 915-751-0406
Tactical Shooting Academy
Range 2
8:30 am, 3rd Saturday of the month. 915-821-8296
Paso Del Norte Gun Collectors Meetings
7:30 pm, Last Wednesday of the month. 915-568-2983
Smallbore Metallic Silhouette
9 am, 1st Sunday of the Month 915-203-4783
Fort Bliss Club Trap & Skeet
9:30 am CAL, 10 am Shoot
Trap: 2nd Sunday of the month.
Skeet: 4th Sunday of the month.
October: Championship
Christmas shoot 15 Dec 2007 915-373-3380
Ranges 4A–4D
Concealed Carry Class (CCL)
Range 6C
7:30 am, 3rd Saturday of the month. 915-585-3219
Mini Silhouette
9 am, Every Wednesday. 915-525-6601
Range 5
Range 3
Borderland Flyfishing Club
6:30 pm, 2nd Wednesday of the month. 915-525-6601
NRA Small Bore Silhouette Match
Range 5
10 am, 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. 915-588-5443
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Mickelsen Library & Army MWR Team Up With
American Girl Book Series
Visit Mickelsen Library for a chance to win
a trip to the American Girl Store and a set
of Kit Kittredge Books!
On July 2 the first book from the popular
American Girl series, will appear on the
big screen, starring Abigail Breslin as the
scrappy nine-year-old Kit Kittredge…
chasing her dream to become a reporter
and help her family get through the Great
Depression.
In addition to Breslin, the Kit Kittredge
cast also includes Joan Cusack, Glenne
Headly, Jane Krakowski, Chris O’Donnell,
Julia Ormond, Wallace Shawn, Stanley
Tucci, Madison Davenport, Zach Mills,
Willow Smith, and Max Thieriot.
According to Katy Rich, at CinemaBlend.
com, “This is a movie about girl power
that isn’t secretly about fashion and
looking hot.”
HOOP-RAH!!!
Fort Bliss CYS presents the 1st Annual Greg
Foster/Hero Sports Camp. This basketball
camp is open to children ages 8-14 and will be
held June 23-26 from 8 am–12 noon.The cost is
only $25 and will cover all 4 days of camp. Greg
Foster is a former basketball player for UTEP
and was also a member of the 2001 Los Angeles Lakers NBA Championship Team. Camp
is limited to the first 120 kids and will feature
an autograph session with Greg Foster and
friends. For more information call 568-2908.
El Paso Patriots Soccer Camp
CYS Youth Sports will be hosting a Summer Soccer Camp with the El Paso Patriots.
Camp will be held June 16-19 from 8am12noon at the Youth Center located at Building 195 Chaffee Rd. Camp is open to youths
ages 5-15. Cost is $20 and includes a free tshirt and photo with members of the El Paso
Patriots Soccer Team. Register at any CYS
building. For additional info call 568-5437.
Attention Fort Bliss High
School Aged Youth
The Fort Bliss Army Volunteer Coordinator
is sponsoring a 2 day Points of Light Leadership Institute (PYLI) on June 12th and 13th
at the Balfour Beatty Building in Kelly Park.
PYLI training’s mission is to provide youth
with the encouragement, peer networks and
leadership skills necessary for them to make
meaningful contributions to their communities and begin a life-long journey of leadership and service. It features a challenging
series of lessons and exercises on community
needs analysis, goal setting, team building,
project planning, decision- making, and other
leadership dynamics.
What is hot is the Army’s partnership with
Picturehouse Films, to give one lucky girl a
chance to win an all-inclusive trip and $1,000
shopping spree to the nearest American Girl
store location!
From May 1-June 30, authorized Army MWR
patrons ages 6-16 are invited to visit their
post library to check out the Kit Kittredge
book display and to learn more about how
they can win the trip or a set of Kit Kittredge: An American Girl books.
They can also enter the online sweepstakes
and get a sneak peak at the movie at www.
ArmyMWR.com.
Read more about The Summer Reading Program at Mickelsen Library on page 15!
The curriculum culminates in a service project,
created and implemented by the participants, and
a final graduation ceremony.Youth starting into
the 9th grade through 12th grade are eligible
to participate and will be required to volunteer
a minimum of 5 hours at Freedom Camp to
complete their training.
Applications can be retrieved from ACS, Bldg.
2494 Ricker Road. Deadline for submission
is June 6. For questions or more information
please contact the Fort Bliss Army Volunteer
Coordinator at 568-1132.
Calling CYS Class Acts!
Fort Bliss CYS in conjunction with Missoula
Children’s Theater (MCT) will host auditions
for the upcoming August 2 production of
Rumpelstiltskin at 3 pm Auditions will be held
Monday, July 28 from 1-3 pm for approximately
50 roles. All students in 1st through 12th grades
are encouraged to audition. CYS will also recruit assistant directors and assorted backstage
support roles. Rehearsals will be from Tuesday,
July 29 through Friday August 1 from 1-5 pm
Call Sandra Chisolm, Fort Bliss CYS Training
and Program Specialist, at (915) 568-5890 for
location and additional information.
welcome home bash | bN
Welcome Home Bash
Delights Thousands
By Alex Sutphin, Marketing Assistant
Many volunteers, MWR and Team Bliss staff
and many special guests came together to
provide a special heartfelt and deserving
Welcome Home Celebration for the 4-1 Cav.
The 4-1 Cav was deployed for 12-15 months
in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and
returned right in time to celebrate the Winter holidays with their families.
On Saturday, March 8, part of the airfield
and two of the hangers on Biggs Army Air
Field turned into a celebration site. Over
7600 patrons were able to enjoy free food
and beverages; jumping balloons; a climbing tower; games; and had a chance to win
valuable prices. The highlight of the celebration included a concert organized by Army
Entertainment and MWR.
Thousands of spectators were cheering as
Kimberly Locke, Season 2 American Idol 3rd
place winner, went on stage. The country
band Little Big Town followed with a spectacular show. The air filled again with rolling
thunder of applauds and cheering as the
world famous Styx took over the stage.
After the performances some guests had the
opportunity to meet Little Big Town and Styx
at the Meet and Greet. Others met Kimberly
Locke in person as she enthusiastically signed
CDs and posed for pictures for her many
fans. One could hear her over and over again
as she said with honesty “I am so excited
and thrilled to be here and meet all these
wonderful people!”
At the end of the evening, guest of the
celebrations once more were surprised by
spectacular fireworks.
“This is a really good way for us to give
something back to the military community.
We just want to let the Soldiers and family
members know that we appreciate their sacrifices and everything they do”, said Carrie
Eastburn, one of many MWR employees and
also a Army spouse.
More pictures of the 4-1 Cav Welcome
Home Bash can be found on
www.blissmwr.com/photos/
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bN | history
U.S. Army Celebrates 233rd Birthday
By Alex Sutphin, MWR marketing Assistant
Summer of 1775- Tension between the newly
formed colonies and Great Britain had been
increasing for the last decade. The settlers
were becoming more and more independent
and loyalty to the crown was vanishing. The
thirteen colonies had drafted their own
individual written rules and feudalism- a
regime type in which church and king ruled
as the absolute power- was nonexistent. Additionally, the colonies widely frowned on the
British parliament’s enforcement of several
acts which attempted to control imports and
exports; new and higher tax acts benefiting only the Crown; implementation of the
Mutiny or Quartering Act; and other regulations violating the colonists’ fundamental
rights. (The Mutiny Act required the colonist
to furnish barracks or provide their home as
living quarters for British troops.)
Fifty-six delegates from every colony, except Georgia, met at the first Continental
Congress in Philadelphia from September
5 through October 26, 1774. The Congress
drafted a petition, “The Declaration of Rights
and Resolves”, addressed to King George.
Portions of this declaration later found
their way into the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. This formal
request called for colonial right of petition
and assembly; trial by peers; freedom from a
standing army; and the selection of a representative council to levy taxes. King George
III refused to oblige which led to the Second
Continental Congress in May of 1775.
May 14, 1775 marks the official Birthday of
the U.S. Army as representatives from all thirteen colonies present at the Congress agreed
to establish a Continental Army with George
Washington as Commander-In-Chief. As
today, Soldiers in the Continental Army were
citizens who had volunteered to serve the
Nation, protect its citizens of foreign forces
and fight for personal rights and liberties.
The conflict between Britain and the colonies escalated when King George sent an additional 20,000 troops to quell the rebellion.
The colonies had no choice other than to
call for independence. Although a call for independence from Great Britain was equal to
treason, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Robert Livingston, Roger Sherman and Thomas
Jefferson began work on a life changing and
significant document. On the 4th of July, 1776,
the Second Continental Congress voted to
adopt the Declaration of Independence. This
would be the document that would stand for
all time, justifying the break with the crown
and clarifying the notion of Congress’ for a
proper form of government. Proclaimed in
the Declaration is a list of what the colonists
thought were the unethical violation of their
personal rights and liberties, which were
detailed in the U.S. Constitution as the Bill of
Rights at a later time.
After the Declaration of Independence was
signed and transmitted to King George III, the
Revolutionary War was fought with a greater
vengeance as it was the fight for freedom.
Although the Declaration has become a most
cherished expression of the American dream,
another predicament surfaced. The new
Nation was in need of a united government.
The Articles of Confederation was the first
attempt to create a stable document which
presented a government reflecting the political philosophy of the late 1700’s. However, by
1784, a year after the end of the Revolutionary war, the Articles of Confederation which
loosely tied the States together, proved to
be ineffective. Realizing that a new conflict
might arise and tear the nation apart, George
Washington, Alexander Hamilton and fiftythree other men with an incredible amount
of economic, political, military, and educational experience composed a new Constitution. The Constitution was heavily influenced
not only by the delegates’ experiences during
the process of Independence, but also from
past philosophers such as Thomas Hobb, John
Locke, Baron de la Brède et de Montesquieu,
and Jean-Jacques Rousseau and their theories
of equality, check and balances of the government, and governments’ purpose to preserve
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.The
Constitution became official on June 21, 1788.
However, several States did not want to accept the Constitution unless it included the
Bill of Rights- the first ten amendments- which
were officially added in 1791.
More information on the History of the U.S.
Army and sister services, military history and
U.S. History in general can be found “@ your
library”: USASMA Learning Center, Mickelsen
ADA School, and Mickelsen Community Library.
References:
The Army FM 1 (June 2005). Headquarters
Department of the Army.
The Continental Congress. (n.d.)
The History Channel. http://www.history.
com/minisite.do?content_type=Minisite_
Generic&content_type_id=832&display_
order=7&sub_display_order=3&mini_
id=1344
McCullough, D. (2006) 1776. Simon and
Schuster Paperbacks. New York, N.Y.
Morris, R.B. (1963) The Making of a Nation
Volume 2: 1775 – 1789. New York, Time-Life
Books
National Museum of the Unites States Army
and the Army Historical Foundation.
http://www.armyhistory.org/
U.S. Army Center of Military History.
http://www.history.army.mil/
To celebrate the U.S.Army’s Birthday, the
Officers’ Club will feature a special Beef &
Burgundy on June 11 and both the O’Club
and Centennial will offer a free dessert
during lunch hours on June 13. For
more information, call 568-7013.
The summer months of 1775 have left a
remarkable footprint in the History of the
United States, its people and military. However,
most Americans today go through everyday
life without reflecting on the Declaration of
Independence, U.S. Constitution and importance of the U.S. Forces. Often, we do not
realize that the liberty we have today resulted
from people’s passion, unity and trust in fellow
colonials, and the will to fight for their rights.
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