Issue 3 - Fort Bliss MWR

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taking the plunge!
leap into summer | leap into fun | leap into family and mwr
summer 2012
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SUMMER 2012
VOLUME EIGHT • ISSUE THREE
one great staff.
COMMANDING GENERAL
Maj. Gen. Dana J.H. Pittard
GARRISON COMMANDER
Col. Brant V. Dayley
FAMILY & MWR DIRECTOR
Melinda S. Sorrell
BEDROOMS
ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE
Anthony Lovett
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Ronald Telles
CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICES
Pat Smith
NAF SUPPORT MANAGER
Indri O’Hara
RECREATION & SPORTS
Eric Hildreth
LIVING ROOMS
DINING ROOMS
COMPUTERS
GAME
SYSTEMS
HP, Apple and Tablets
TELEVISIONS
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Toshiba, Panasonic,
Samsung, Sony, LG
MARKETING & SPECIAL EVENTS
William Ketcherside
ADVERTISING & SPONSORSHIP
Monica Castillo
Michele Wiernicki
WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHER
Heather Wilburn
MARKETING ASSISTANTS
Marlo Brestar
Darline Goyea
Rosalinda Herrera
OFFICE MANAGER
Martina Grise
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GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
Kenny Broomfield
Raymond Sanchez
MARKETING INTERN
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BlissNOW is a Family and Morale, Welfare
and Recreation magazine published quarterly
for activities on Fort Bliss, Texas.
BlissNOW is mailed to all Fort Bliss
homes and George V. Underwood Golf
Complex members, inserted in welcome
packets, and distributed to all Family and
MWR facilities, along with the Fort Bliss
Commissary, Post Exchange at Freedom
Crossing, Army Lodging Fort Bliss and the
Personnel Processing Center. Circulation:
30,000 quarterly
The appearance of advertising does not constitute an endorsement by the U.S. Army, Department of Defense or federal government.
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No Federal endorsement of sponsors implied
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
facilities. Family and MWR Marketing is
located in Building 12, Pershing Road, Fort
Bliss, TX 79916 and may be reached by
calling (915) 568-6741.
www.blissmwr.com
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17recognition Family and MWR
18feature (VERY) SHORT ESSAY CONTEST
22feature MWR’S “EMBEDDED” REPORTER
23recognition SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
25clubs FOOD & FUN
28recreation SOUTHWEST ADVENTURE
31recreation sports & fitness
32recreation LEISURE
35family cyss
40community acs
46 fort bliss map
44 east fort bliss map
46directory phone numbers
Family & MWR Director’s Comments
Once again summer is upon us, the kids are out of school and opportunities abound within
Family and MWR to enjoy the sunshine! We have the perfect solutions for the “dry heat” of El
Paso with the outdoor Community Pool, the newly refurbished Replica Aquatic Center and
the splash park at Biggs Park. The Soldier Activity Center will open in late July with a small
recreational pool geared toward the Soldiers who live and work on East Fort Bliss. Right
across the street, the Aquatics Training Facility is under way and will open in the spring. This
50,000-square-foot facility houses three indoor pools, all designed to support mission requirements then convert to recreational activities in the evening. Training and recreational opportunities are endless!
Did you know that many active-duty Soldiers are non-swimmers? Family and MWR offers free swimming lessons to activeduty service members who want to learn this important life skill. Fort Bliss Family and MWR is also an active member of the
El Paso Drowning Prevention Coalition, whose mission is to ensure that all children respect the water. Swimming lessons are
available for kids age 3-18 through SKIES Unlimited and the aquatics program at Replica Pool.
We are excited to again host the El Paso Symphony Orchestra for Pop Goes the Fort, our Independence Day celebration at
Biggs Park. This year, we also have special guests: the USO Liberty Bells, a show troupe that specializes in patriotic standards
with a showtunes twist. July also brings Rock the Fort, featuring rockers Sick Puppies and five more amazing bands.
Two important events welcome new families to Fort Bliss: the Bienvenidos a Bliss Relocation Fair and the K-12 Education
Information Fair. Both are designed to help newcomers learn about their community and get the children ready for back to
school. Child, Youth and School Services will be offering camps and classes all summer. Check it out.
Another exciting Mega Bingo is set for August…come and try your luck! This time, the Centennial has two grand prizes: a UTV
courtesy of Viva Powersports and $10,000 in cash.
Outdoor Recreation will be active all summer long; come experience backpacking, camping, mountain biking and more.
Speaking of active, our friends at Freedom Crossing are staying busy with their summer entertainment series. Check out
Friday by the Fire for a relaxed experience, or head to one of the “Let Freedom Sing” shows to catch big-name headliners.
See you out there!
Melinda Sorrell
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Rock the Fort
Are you ready to rock?
Then you don’t want to
miss Sick Puppies with
special guests Street Drum Corps, Gabe
Kubanda, School Boy Humor, Lost in Atlantis and Sobredosis del Sabor when Rock the
Fort returns to Biggs Park Saturday, July 21.
Admission to Rock the Fort is free. Gates
open at 4 p.m. No outside food or beverages
are permitted. Coolers, glass containers,
alcohol and pets are also prohibited. There
is no ATM at Biggs Park – bring cash to take
advantage of food, beverage and merchandise vendors.
Enjoy the ever-popular Rock the Fort
Beer Garden for just $10 and receive 10 beer
samples and preferred tent seating. Only
guests age 21 and older, with valid ID, are
permitted in the beer garden. No children or
strollers are allowed.
This year, with help from the Epic
Proportions Tour, Rock the Fort is back and
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bigger than ever! We’ve got six bands lined
up for your listening pleasure.
Headliners Sick Puppies don’t do anything halfway. This Australian band has
shared the stage with the likes of Seether,
Shinedown, Breaking Benjamin, Evanescence, Deftones, Velvet Revolver and more.
The band’s sophomore release, Tri-Polar, has
sold more than 300,000 copies and includes
four Top 10 rock tracks. Listen to Sick Puppies at sickpuppies.com.
Street Drum Corps has conquered
Warped Tour, Coachella and more, performing alongside Chris Cornell, Busta
Rhymes, The Bravery and Linkin Park.
What started as just “a couple guys playing
buckets at parties” quickly morphed into
a mini-empire. Learn more at streetdrumcorps.com.
Gabe Kubanda, who has played with
music legends including Paul Stanley,
Marky Ramone and Sammy Hagar, can be
seen on VH1’s reality show “Rock N Roll
Fantasy Camp.” His music is like an acoustic
version of Death Cab for Cutie and Maroon
Five. Find him online at gabekubanda.com.
School Boy Humor makes music that
remains true to their pop-punk roots while
incorporating Top 40 elements. Be on the
lookout for this band, built upon the foundation of twin brothers Phil and Anthony Evans. Explore School Boy Humor at facebook.
com/schoolboyhumor.
Lost in Atlantis is a danceable, upbeat
synth-oriented pop rock that will have you
on your feet dancing from the first beat. Visit
them at facebook.com/lostinatlantis.
Hailing from Havana, Cuba, Sobredosis
del Sabor now calls El Paso home.. The band
brings all the warmth of the tropics to their
music, infusing it with the rhythms, flavor
and culture of Cuba.
To learn more about Rock the Fort, visit
blissmwr.com or call (915) 588-8247.
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vendors will
also be available. There is no
ATM at Biggs
Park – be sure
to bring cash
for games, crafts and
vendors.
Lawn chairs and
blankets are welcome.
Pets are prohibited.
Currently celebrating its 80th season, the
El Paso Symphony
Orchestra is the oldest
performing arts
organization in
El Paso and the
longest continuously
running
symphony
orchestra in the
state of Texas.
The USO Liberty
Bells travel the world
performing for service
men and women, their
families, veterans and
audiences. The troupe
is comprised of Broadway and off-Broadway
professionals who are
chosen each year after
an extensive audition
process.
For more information
on Pop Goes the Fort,
call (915) 568-6741.
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Celebrate
Independence
Day with Family
and MWR and
the El Paso
Symphony
Orchestra! The second
annual Pop Goes the
Fort celebration is set
for Wednesday, July 4 at
Biggs Park.
Gates open at 6 p.m.
and the music begins at
7:30 p.m., with fireworks
to follow the performance. The El Paso Symphony Orchestra, with
special guests the USO
Liberty Bells, have lined
up a show featuring
patriotic music, Sousa
marches and Broadway
showtunes sure to please
the entire family.
In addition to the
musical entertainment,
Fort Bliss family readiness groups will be on
hand to provide games
and crafts for a nominal
fee; all money raised will
benefit FRG/unit funds.
Guests are welcome
to bring picnic baskets
and coolers; however,
glass containers and
outside alcoholic beverages are not allowed.
Food and beverage
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Fort Bliss Torch Run
The Olympic
Torch didn’t make
its way through
Fort Bliss, so we’ll
observe the opening
of the 2012 Olympic Games with a
torch run of our
own!
The 2012 Olympic Games Opening
Ceremonies are set for
Friday, July 27, and
we’re ringing them in
with a torch run that
spans the installation. Starting at 9 a.m.,
Soldiers from Fort Bliss’ Warrior Transition Battalion will run the Fort Bliss
torch from the 3rd Brigade Combat
Team, 1st Armored Division footprint
on East Fort Bliss to the fireplace at Freedom Crossing.
The 10-mile run is expected to take
around 3.5 hours and will culminate
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A guest speaker
will follow, and the
opening ceremonies
will be broadcast
on outdoor TVs at
2 p.m. Stay in the
Olympic spirit
as Buffalo Wild
Wings shows
broadcasts throughout the games.
Line the streets
to cheer on our
Soldiers as they take on the challenge of
the Fort Bliss Olympic Torch Run. The
best viewing areas will be at the 3-1 AD
footprint at the start of the run, and at
Freedom Crossing at the end of the run.
Show your American pride and deck
yourself in red, white and blue for the
event.
For information, call (915) 588-8247.
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Learn basic auto care, including
changing oil, checking tire pressure
and more at the Relocation Assistance
Program Auto Care Clinic from 1:30-4
p.m. Tuesday, July 17.
The free clinic will be held at Auto
Crafts, Bldg. 820 Marshall Road, and
is limited to 10 participants. Child
care vouchers will be provided for
CYSS-registered children.
Pre-registration is required;
register online at blissmwr.com/
relocation. To learn more, call
Army Community Service at
(915) 569-4ACS (4227).
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PGA Family Golf Month
July 1-31 • Underwood Golf Complex
Month of the Patriot - Great specials all month long!
July 1-31 • Desert Strike Lanes
Pop Goes the Fort
July 4 • 6pm • Biggs Park
Midnight Laser Tag
July 5 • 9pm • Soto Gym
Family Camping Trip with Southwest Adventure
July 7 • White Sands National Monument, N.M.
SKIES Unlimited Cheerleading Camp
July 9-13 • SKIES Unlimited Gymnastic Center
Golf Post Championship Tournament
July 13-15 • Underwood Golf Complex
The Air Up There Backpacking and Camping Trip
July 13-16 • Crestone Range, Rio Grande Nat’l Forest, Colo.
SKIES Unlimited Fun with Mozart Piano Camp
July 16-20 • SKIES Unlimited Center, Logan Heights
FREE Auto Care Clinic - Pre-registration required
July 17 • 1:30-4pm • Auto Crafts
Individual Aquathlon
July 20 • 6am • Replica Aquatic Center
Rock the Fort
July 21 • 4-10pm • Biggs Park
Paintball Swap Meet - Buy, Sell, Trade!
July 22 • 9:30am-3pm • Biggs Park Paintball Field
Education Information Fair
July 26 • 8:30-11:30am • Centennial
Fort Bliss Olympic Torch Run
July 27 • 9am-1pm • 3-1 AD Footprint to Freedom Crossing
BIGG Laser Tag
July 27 • 8pm • Biggs Park
Dodgeball Post Championship Tournament
July 28 • 8am • Soto Gym
Tower Day - Unlimited use of Tango Tower for $6
July 28 • 10am-4:30pm • Tango Tower, Biggs Park
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PARTY
Kick off National Family Fun
Month with the Post-Wide Paper
Mache Party from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Saturday, August 4 at Biggs Park.
We’re having fun and helping the
environment by reusing old newspapers. We’ll provide all you need to
make a paper mache balloon, including an apron and gloves, balloons
and paper mache materials. You can
also make unique paper mache crafts
by using repurposed items you bring
from home ... don’t toss it in the trash,
make it a work of art!
There’s more fun to be had – we’re
planning water games, a DJ with karaoke and line dancing, face painting,
balloon animals and more. SKIES
Unlimited programs will entertain
with demonstrations of their skills
and fun performances. Food and
beverage vendors will be present to
provide tasty snacks.
We’ve also got a paper-mache
craft contest: Make your own paper
mache project at home, bring it to
the park for the contest, and win
cool prizes. You could take home gift
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cards and fun
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The rules are that there are no
rules. Well, there are some rules. Your
project must be made of classic paper
mache materials, like any type of
paper and glue or flour and water.
Your project can be any size, as long
as you can get it to ... and into ... the
park.
Categories of competition include
most detailed paper mache project;
best re-use of paper; oldest competitor under age 18; and best overall.
A special prize goes to the biggest
group of paper mache-ers, because
we’ve got a spirit award for the unit
or family readiness group that best
supports the event and participates
in the arts and crafts.
The Post-Wide Paper Mache Party
is going to be messy – we’re providing protective gear, but don’t wear
your Sunday best.
For more information, call (915)
588-8247.
Learn
what life
was like in
the 1800s
with a
historical
reenactment
and more
during Frontier Day at the Old Fort
Bliss Replica.
From 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday,
August 18, living historians will
reenact what life was like for Soldiers living at Fort Bliss (then called
Magoffinsville). They will perform
drills and routines that were a part
of life while the garrison was located
in central El Paso, from 1853-1868.
Watch as the daily chores get done,
and find out what Soldiers did during their leisure time back when the
West was wild.
Visit the replica’s 1850s-era shops
and explore cooking, sewing, pottery, saddlemaking and blacksmithing, as it was when El Paso was still
on the nation’s frontier.
Picnic baskets and blankets are
welcome, but glass containers and
alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
Pets are not allowed on the replica
grounds during this event.
The Old Fort Bliss Replica is
located at Bldg. 5054 on the corner
of Pershing and Pleasonton on main
post. For more information, call (915)
568-4518.
The U.S. Army Soldier Show
The 2012 U.S. Army Soldier Show rolls into
El Paso Friday, August 24 and Saturday, August 25 for a quartet of shows sure to please everyone from new recruits to seasoned veterans.
An evening performance will be held at 7
p.m. Friday and a matinee performance will
take place at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Abraham
Chavez Theater in downtown El Paso. Admission is free and open to the public. Ticket
availability dates will soon be announced via
blissmwr.com. Tickets are not required for admission, but ticketholders will be seated first.
Active-duty Soldiers bring the emotional,
mental, physical, spiritual and family pillars
of military life to the stage in this year’s Soldier
Show. Themed “Army Strong,” the 90-minute
revue is “entertainment for the Soldier, by the
Soldier.” Each moment of the show reflects
the strength of our nation as embodied in the
Soldier.
The El Paso performance is a homecoming
for two Fort Bliss Soldiers touring with the
show: Staff Sgt. Melvin Williams Jr. and Pfc.
Justin Easter.
Williams, a driver from Austin, Texas, grew
up performing with his family’s gospel group
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and never stopped singing rhythm
and blues and gospel music.
Easter is a health care specialist/combat medic who hails from
Bossier City, La. His grandfather
encouraged him to nurture his musical talent when he started singing in
church as a young child.
The 2012 U.S. Army Soldier Show
is sponsored by I. A.M. Strong, the
Army’s campaign to combat sexual
assault and sexual harassment.
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Wagon Trails Market
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PGA Driving Range Month - Buy one bucket, get one free
August 1-31 • Underwood Golf Complex
Wagon Trails Market at Old Fort Bliss
August 3, 10, 17, 24 + 31 • 4:30-6:30pm • Old Fort Bliss
Postwide Paper Mache Party
August 4 • 10am-2pm • Biggs Park
August 4 • White Sands National Monument, N.M.
Bienvenidos a Bliss Relocation Fair
August 8 • 1-5pm • Centennial
Fort Bliss Hiring Fair
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Shop for produce and food items,
crafts, services and more at the Wagon Trails Market at Old Fort Bliss.
From 4:30-6:30 p.m. every Friday
through September 28 (except those
associated with a federal holiday
weekend), head to the Old Fort Bliss
Replica at the corner of Pershing and
Pleasonton for a fun family shopping
experience. The market began this
spring, and is under way now.
Browse vendors, enjoy entertainment and find a great way to spend
a Friday evening ... you might even
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find something to take home for
dinner!
Vendors and entertainers of all
sorts are welcome to contact the replica’s education program manager
for more information on setting up at
the market.
568-4518 or (915) 588-8482.
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Learn about Army Community Service resources and
what the program offers to the community during the ACS
Community Overview Tuesday, August 28.
The community overview is an informational session open
to all Family and MWR patrons – Soldiers, family members,
retirees and DoD/DA civilians. The session will run from 9:3011 a.m. at the Family Resilience Center, Bldg. 250 Club Road
on main post.
For more information, call (915) 569-5500.
VIVA! El Paso
Enjoy breathtaking sunsets followed by a spectacular
display of pageantry as the story of El Paso unfolds in the
majestic McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre.
Friday & Saturday nights • Through August 12
McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre • viva-ep.org
Plaza Classic Film Festival
Get swept into the golden age of cinema as the El Paso
Community Foundation presents the fifth anniversary of
the world’s largest classic film festival.
August 2–12 • The Plaza Theatre • plazaclassic.com
FAMILY FUN
Movies in the Canyon
This FREE series brings families together in scenic
McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre to enjoy blockbuster
double features every Friday and Saturday night.
August 9 • 9am-1pm • Centennial
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ARTS & CULTURE
Friday & Saturday nights • August 17–September 29
McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre
August 10-13 • Gila National Forest, N.M.
10-Mile in the Heat Run
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August 11 • 7am • Soto Gym
Disney’s Phineas and Ferb Live: The Best Live
Tour Ever
Mega Bingo - Win a UTV or $10,000!
It’s the ultimate end to summer vacation, so seize the
day because Phineas and Ferb are gonna do it all.
Don’t let the family miss this interactive musical that
will leave everyone howling in laughter.
August 11 • 2pm • Centennial
Mini Golf Post Championship
August 14-15 • Kelly Park
September 14–16 • Abraham Chavez Theatre
Midnight Laser Tag
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August 16 • 9pm • Soto Gym
Tower Day
LIVE MUSIC ALL WEEKEND
August 18 • 10am-4:30pm • Tango Tower, Biggs Park
Cool Canyon Nights
Frontier Day
Start your weekend right with live music every Thursday night! This FREE summer concert series will host
a variety of local musical talent on two stages.
August 18 • 11am-3pm • Old Fort Bliss Replica
Intramural Flag Football League Begins
Thursdays • Through August 30
McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre
August 20 • Various sites
Durango to Moab Cross-Country Mountain Biking
coolcanyonnights.com
August 21-31 • Colorado and Utah
Alfresco! Fridays 10th Anniversary Season
U.S. Army Soldier Show
Alfresco! Fridays brings hot, local, live music to the Arts
Festival Plaza every week. Great food, cold drinks and a
relaxed vibe await.
August 24, 7pm • August 25, 2pm • Abraham Chavez Theater
ACS Community Overview
Fridays • Through September 28
Arts Festival Plaza • alfrescofridays.com
August 28 • 9:30-11am • Family Resilience Center
Wheeler Peak Bagger with Southwest Adventure
Dancing in the City
August 31-September 3 • Wheeler National Forest, N.M.
You’ve been tapping your feet all week in anticipation
of the weekend — now let them free to jump, dance
and spin to the beats of salsa, disco and even some
country two-step.
Saturdays • Through July 28
Arts Festival Plaza (next to The Plaza Theatre)
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Sun City Music Festival
More than 30 international acts cover three stages to
rock your feet and blow your mind during Labor Day
weekend at El Paso’s largest electronic outdoor
music festival.
September 1 and 2
Ascarate Park
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The Outlet Shoppes at El Paso!
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Oktoberfest Night Run
Get out your running shoes and head over to
Freedom Crossing Saturday, September 8 for the 19th
annual German-American Oktoberfest Night Run, presented by FirstLight Federal Credit Union, the German
Air Force Air Defense Center and Family and MWR.
You don't have to be a runner to enjoy the event.
Pre-race activities start at 4 p.m. and include the sale
of German coffee and pastries, along with soft drinks,
snow cones and more. Children's
activities include a bounce house,
games and the Freedom Crossing
play areas.
The run starts at 6 p.m. and
features an 8-kilometer race and
5-kilometer fun run/walk. There is
also a military unit team division.
The top three male and female
finishers will win prizes.
Last year, more than 1,000
registered participants hit the
pavement at this event. Organizers
hope even more will join this year,
as the run marks its second year at
Freedom Crossing.
After the race, stay to enjoy
German bratwurst and beer, and more entertainment,
including live music.
For more information, visit ganightrun.com or
blissmwr.com, or call (915) 568-0259 or (915)
568-6741.
Channel your inner beer connoisseur and explore the world
of brews at the Centennial’s beer
pairing dinner at 7 p.m. Thursday,
September 20.
Enjoy a five-course dinner, each
course paired with a unique beer.
The combinations are designed to
enhance the flavors of both the food
and the
beers, providing an
indulgent
experience
that tantalizes the
senses.
There’s
more to
beer than
you might
think: Come explore the complexities of flavor that different malts,
hops and yeasts can create.
Ticket pricing and on-sale
dates will be announced soon at
blissmwr.com.
The Centennial Banquet and
Conference Center is located at
Bldg. 11199 Sgt. E. Churchill St. on
East Fort Bliss.
744-1171.
Martini and a Manicure
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Pamper yourself with Martini
and a Manicure at
4:30 p.m. Friday,
September 14 at
the Centennial,
Bldg. 11199 Sgt.
E. Churchill St. on
East Fort Bliss. For
just $10, kick off the
weekend in style
with a manicure
and one of our spe-
cialty martinis. Martini and
a Manicure is a great way
to relax after a hard week’s
work.
Guests must be age 21 or
darline goyea \\ family and mwr marketing
older to attend. No children
are allowed.
For more information,
visit blissmwr.com or call
(915) 744-1171.
Strongman Competition
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Do you have what it takes to
conquer the Strongman Competition? You won’t know until
you try!
The 2012 Fort Bliss Strongman Competition will
take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 22 at
Soto Gym. The competition consists of four events:
the tire flip, farmer walk, log press and truck pull.
Registration is free and open to active-duty
military and their spouses. Register at Stout or Soto
Gym by close of business Saturday, September 15.
Trophies will be awarded in each of three divisions – men’s lightweight, men’s heavyweight and
women’s – as well as to the overall winner.
For more information, call (915) 744-5201.
Family camping trip to White Sands
Load up your family and head out to experience one of nature’s wonders when you join
Southwest Adventure for a family camping
excursion to White Sands National Monument in
New Mexico Saturday, September 29.
For just $15 per person or $50 per family,
campers will enjoy games in the
sand, camping under the stars,
hamburgers and hotdogs and any
camping equipment required. The
fee covers park admission, as well.
Campers will provide their own
transportation and meet at the park.
Tickets must be purchased in advance and can
be obtained at ITR in Bldg. 1743 Victory Ave., the
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ITR kiosk at Freedom Crossing, or
the Southwest Adventure Equipment
Outpost in Biggs Park on East Fort
Bliss.
To learn more, call (915) 317-5618.
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Team Bliss Sports,
Fitness and Aquatics and
El Paso Golden Gloves
present the Border
Rumble boxing smoker
Friday, September 21 at
Stout Gym. Bouts begin
at 6 p.m. Spectators are
welcome and admission
is free.
Active-duty military with five or fewer
amateur fights can
participate. Both male
and female participants
are welcome.
Weigh-ins will
take place Thursday, September
20 from 9 a.m.-5
p.m. at Stout Gym.
Participants need to
complete all requirements before allowed
to fight. Requirements
include recent physical,
Midnight Laser Tag
September 6 • 9pm • Soto Gym
Wagon Trails Market
September 7, 14 and 21 • 4:30-6:30pm • Old Fort Bliss
German-American Oktoberfest Night Run
September 8 • 6pm • Freedom Crossing
NFL Sunday Ticket Begins
September 9 • 11am • Strike Lounge in Desert Strike Lanes
Intramural Indoor Soccer League Begins
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pre-fight physical and
a sworn statement that
Soldier has five
or fewer amateur
fights signed by
commanding officer.
The event is sanctioned by the USA Boxing Border Association.
For more information, call (915) 7445790.
NFL Sunday Ticket
September 10 • Biggs Gym
Hispanic Heritage Month Lunch Special
September 11 • 11am-1pm • Centennial
Martini and a Manicure
September 14 • 4:30pm • Centennial
Beer Pairing Dinner
September 20 • 7pm • Centennial
BOSS Bash
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Strike Lounge at Desert Strike
Lanes has got the ticket, and it’s NFL
Sunday Ticket. Starting September 9,
Strike Lounge opens at 11 a.m. every
Sunday. Get there early to choose which game is
shown on the big screen, order up some pizza and
wings, and have a great time. Admission is free.
The only thing you need to figure out is who’s
coming with you! For more information, call (915)
568-6272.
September 21 • TBD • Biggs Park
Border Rumble Boxing Smoker
September 21 • 6pm • Stout Gym
BIGG Laser Tag
September 21 • 8pm • Biggs Park
Sport Climbing with Southwest Adventure
September 22 • Rough and Ready Hills Range, N.M.
Strongman Competition
September 22 • TBD • Soto Gym
Fall Open Softball League Begins
September 22 • Omar Bradley Softball Complex
Inaugural Iron Soldier Sprint Triathlon
September 29 • 7am • Replica Aquatic Center
September 29 • White Sands National Monument, N.M.
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Working with children has always been
a passion for Elizabeth
Jusino. Having two
daughters of her own
and being a military
spouse for 20 years now,
Jusino knew that she
would someday be helping military children and
their families.
Jusino is the newly
appointed director of the Milam School Age
Center, one of the newer additions to Fort Bliss’
Child, Youth and School Services program.
Milam SAC provides care for children in first
through fifth grades.
Anyone who knows and who has seen the
way Jusino works would have to agree, this is
the perfect fit for her and for Family and MWR.
With a smile always on her face and confident
and calm tone to her voice, Jusino makes anyone
feel respected and comfortable.
“I have passion with what I do,” Jusino said.
“Teamwork and respect are essential to bring
more children into this program.”
As director, Jusino plans to spread the word
that programs like SAS are here to help military
members and their families.
“I understand what families need,” says Jusino.
Jusino began her career with Family and
MWR as a lifeguard at the young age of 19, in
Sabana Seca, Puerto Rico. Driven by her passion
to work with and help children, Jusino earned a
bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Puerto Rico.
Jusino’s journey from Puerto Rico to Fort Bliss
did have its pit stops, courtesy of being a military
spouse. These stops consisted of South Carolina
and Chicago. Throughout this time frame, Jusino
showed great work ethic by teaching at various
institutions and volunteering her time as a coach
and as an official in multiple sports.
Here at Fort Bliss, Jusino was first a very active staff member at Logan Heights Physical
Fitness Center as recreational supervisor before
her move to the position of director at the Milam
SAC.
On top of her many responsibilities, Jusino
continues to volunteer her time to coaching and
officiating and also to lend a helpful hand to anyone who simply asks for it.
Jusino and her family have been at Fort Bliss
for three years now and she says she plans to
stay in El Paso for good.
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Winner’s
Circle
Employees go above and beyond
Each quarter, Family and MWR holds the Winner’s Circle award
ceremony to recognize employees who have gone above and beyond to provide excellent service for the Soldiers, families, retirees
and civilians we serve. Winner’s Circle is a directorate-level incentive
awards program primarily designed to recognize outstanding customer service and teamwork by Family and MWR staff members. Each
quarter, staff members are nominated by their peers, patrons of Family
and MWR or outside agencies, or are identified by name in an ICE
comment.
The following staff members
are “Commitment to Excellence”
winners for routinely going above
and beyond to provide exceptional
service to internal and external
customers.
2nd quarter 2012
Kristine Woodson
The “Effective Team” award is
given to recognize the accomplishments of a team who work together
in harmony to produce outstanding
results. The selection committee
decided that the team below was
deserving of the award.
2nd quarter 2012
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golden tee clubhouse at
virginia coger
underwood golf Complex
The Centenniail
Claudine Morgan
belinda jones
Silke Holmes
Soldier and Family Assistance Center
Myshelle Loosemoore
Olga Saenz-Reyes
guadalupe morales
Rosa Diaz
Desert Strike Lanes
Margarite Cannon
SSG Keith Fay
Eduardo Duran
Southwest Adventure Volunteer
Raul Licon
Coleen o’brien
Rhonda Olivarez
Desert Strike Lanes
Kyle Burris-Woodson
joseph fedalizo
Eddie Milner
Desert Strike Lanes
Victor Lorena Rodriguez
Manuel Vasquez
apolinar fernandez
Luis Solis
Team Bliss Sports, Fitness & Aquatics
Edna Mclamore
Kenneth Coppedge
Ruben Rodriguez
Southwest Adventure Outdoor Rec
Bobby Kaerwer
veronica witt
Michael Maciolek
Financial Readiness Program
Carl Wiesenthal
David Galaviz
Gregory Mai
Southwest Adventure Outdoor Rec
Efrain Marzan
Tianna Bowden
Deana Garcia
Joerg Robeson
Employment Readiness Program
James Hamilton
William Sutton
Isaac Pepper
DPTMS
Deanna Woodson
Melissa Miller
Robert Rodela
Logan Child Development Center
Kristine Woodson
To nominate a Family and MWR employee for a Winner’s Circle award,
contact Melinda Scott at (915) 568-3500. To submit a compliment or
suggestion for improvement for any Family and MWR program, check
out the ICE system at http://ice.disa.mil.
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(Very) Sho rt Ess ay Contest
these great opportunities are provided by MWR.
My Mother and Father have planned some great activities for this summer. After we drive through Santa Fe and
other parts of New Mexico we will camp near the Grand
Canyon and tour the surrounding area. We will also splash
around at the Wet ‘n Wild water park. But most of all we will
spend time together as a family, taking walks, and playing
sports.
Summer has just begun and I plan to make it special
with my family and MWR.
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Taylor Eastes, 6th Grade
Age Group Winner
How Family and MWR are Part
of My Summer
MWR provides many wonderful activities for my family
and me to enjoy. We have picnicked at Biggs Park and
Kelly Park and explored the multiple play structures, athletic
fields, and splash parks. The pools are a short drive and
short walk from our house, which is very convenient. We
have already swum in both Replica Pool and community
Pool and will swim there again. Additionally, we will bowl
at Desert Strike Lanes. MWR has motivated me to read
quality books by running a summer reading program. I am
also thankful for the Baseball league on Fort Bliss. It has
given me a chance to practice and improve my skills. All of
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Group
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nity, and sometimes, meet my grandparents in Ocean City,
New Jersey. Since we are relatively new to Fort Bliss we
haven’t experienced everything Fort Bliss has to offer. But
we do know that the Freedom Crossing is a great place
to eat and shop and the Grand Theater is a great place to
watch some fantastic movies! No matter where we go we
are always together having fun.
I am positive that MWR will be part of my 2012 summer
vacation. MWR operates and sponsors things like, the pool
were we can go swimming, the gym where we can work
out, the library to get a good book, bowling, golf and so
much more. MWR also sponsor fun soccer and volleyball
camps. Without MWR, life would not be as exciting. With
all the things MWR has to offer I am sure that my summer
will be jam packed with fun things to do all summer long.
I love all the things MWR has to offer and before I know it
summer will be over.
With all those things in mind I am sure that this summer
and for many summers to come will be filled with fun, new
experiences with my family and MWR.
Tristen Winburn, 4th Grade
How Family and MWR will be a
How family and MWR is part of part of my summer
Hi my name is Tristen Winburn. I would like to tell you
my summer
Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR)
have been a part of summer for as long as I can remember.
I am sure that both will be a part of my summer in 2012!
My family will be a part of my summer because we
do everything together! We are an Army family, we move
a lot, and we always stick together. During the summer
months we go to the pool, travel throughout the commu-
how Family and MWR help me and my family every summer. I love going to spend afternoons at Biggs Park; we
play paintball, laser tag and have family grill outs! I also
love to play in the water park and playground areas. We get
to watch lots of concerts and the fireworks display on the
fourth of July. I love how they have events for almost every
holiday, I have been too the Easter egg hunt, Halloween
events, Holiday nights, and
more! I go swimming in the
Replica indoor pool and at
the outdoor community pool.
The pools provide life jackets
so I do not get scared in the
water and they have great
slides! I also enjoy going to
play golf at the George Underwood golf course. They
have golf carts we can ride, and a great new restaurant.
Sometimes, my family and I go to eat brunch at the Centennial and it is so good! I love how friendly everyone in
FMWR is and I want to say thanks you!
Andrea Davis, 4th Grade
How Family and MWR will be a
part of my Summer
MWR is part of my summer in many ways. They provide
information for my parents to
be able to take me to concerts
at freedom crossing called let
freedom sing.
They provide information
on cool trips and fun things
to do as a family for little or no
money; example; the fishing
tournament at ascarate lake
for kids of all ages, fathers day
bowling at desert strike lanes and fun family trips such as
camping at white sands monument. Information on things
like camping and boating and and tangle tower are also given
by MWR.
Wagon trails market is neat because there are cool things
to look at and buy, and we get to look at old Fort Bliss Museum while there for the wagon trails market. We plan to continue going to wagon trails market throughout the summer.
MWR advertised swim lessons through replica pool and now
my mom is signing me up for swim lessons when I thought I
wouldn’t be able to take them because my gymnastics class
through Skies is during my level of swimming. Swim lessons
are so important because the make summer safer and more
fun. I also make new friends in my swim lessons.
Last year MWR sponsored the fireworks at biggs park
and great concerts for the whole family.
MWR makes it possible for me and my family to stay fit
and have fun at the same time with the fun runs. My family
always tries to compeat with each other to see who will get
the best run time.
The trips MWR sponsors and gives information on helps
families reduce the stress caused by being a military family.
We learn about our surrounding area not just fort Bliss or El
Paso. I know I will have a great summer because of all MWR
provides to fort bliss and to my family.
Logan J.
Leeworthy,
1st Grade
My Family’s
Summer with
MWR
My Mom and me will go
swimming almost every day
on post. We live by Biggs
park and can walk up there to eat lunch and play. Then
we will visit my Dad at work at USASMA. We have lunch
with him and then play basketball and ride bikes at the park
when he gets home. I love to play and have fun with my
Mom and my Dad. It’s nice to live by parks where we can
have a good time together as a family. Sometimes we go
with our friends to concerts at Biggs park. We can go to
see the fireworks like we did last fourth of July. There is a
lot of fun stuff to do at Biggs with my family.
Haylee Adams, 4th Grade
My Summertime Fun
When we were at the
pool my family would play
down the slides and play
chasing under water. We go
to the pool because it was so
hot out. Every time I go to the
pool with my family I go and
swim in the water. Sometimes when we are at the
pool I play with my sisters.
We bring our own things to make a little picnic to enjoy
a lunch at the pool. When we are going to the park I play
chasing with my sisters. When my sisters and I are finished
our chasing game we would play on the swings. After the
swings we would sit down for a little bit. After we are done
at the park we would go home. Sometimes when we come
home I feel like I need to eat a whole bowl of Ice Cream.
Thanks to MWR for providing these cool thimgs for my
family and I to enjoy! My sisters and now my brother will
get to enjoy all the great things this summer.

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Our latest intern gets up close and personal with ‘Iron Focus’
Peter Carrillo, Family and MWR Marketing
Zero five hundred hours, or what most people would call too
early in the morning. A handful of reporters and I were assigned
to meet with Capt. Moore in front of 1st Armored Division Headquarters.
The purpose for this meeting was to give journalism/communication students from local colleges the chance to be embedded with
company sized-units in 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division, which
was participating in the “Iron Focus” training exercise. Iron Focus
is the largest training exercise in the Army in the last 10 years and
is meant to train Soldiers for combat operations with scenarios they
may encounter while deployed.
This training is not only beneficial for the reporters, but also
helps train Soldiers on how to handle working with the media in
deployed locations. For most of us, it was the first time we had been
given an opportunity to be reporting in the field with our troops.
All of us were treated like any other journalists and were required
to follow the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Media
Ground Rules. Upon arrival, we were given body armor, paired
up with another reporter and assigned to a unit. My partner and
I quickly learned that if we could not keep up, we would be left
behind. This little fact was demonstrated when we arrived to the
training site and learned our unit was already on the move. We
were then assigned to a German unit who were in support of the
American forces in this scenario.
During our short attachment with the Germans in the village,
we learned that the scenario was in full swing. The combination
of the role players who never broke character, the anxiousness of
the Germans and a village that was completely realistic – down to
the smallest details – made me for a second feel like this was real.
As the Americans made their way to the village, we were turned
over to them. We moved along with the troops through the village
when, suddenly, we were hit by an apparent suicide bomber.
Slightly stunned, I began to snap as many pictures as I could. As
I did with my camera, the Soldiers did with their tactics and rendered aid to all who were injured, while maintaining the security
of them and of us. Before I really knew it, we were surrounded by
“Afghan” villagers and things were getting pretty crazy. After all
injured personnel (civilian and military) were taken away, we ran
along with our unit toward the outskirts of the village.
At the end of this intense scenario, observers of the exercise critiqued the performance of the soldiers. Overall, the debrief seemed
to be good; however, disappointment soon shrouded the unit. During the scenario, two Soldiers were said to have been killed and,
even though this was an exercise, reality seemed to hit. The division
involved in this exercise is scheduled to deploy to Afghanistan this
fall.
After it was all said and done, we had a few hours with these
troops and, though they did not seem happy to see us at first, most
of them eventually opened up and we were able to just sit down
and talk. What people fail to realize is that behind the gear, weapons and serious faces, these are just normal people – people with
the same likes and dislikes as any other American. Being prior service myself, this opportunity allowed me to see military training
from the eyes of a reporter and gave me a whole new perspective
on how the media looks at our military.
Michele Wiernicki, Sponsorship and Advertising Coordinator
The sponsor spotlight shines brightly on one of our most dependable partners. Costco has been supporting the Soldiers, their families and Fort
Bliss Family and MWR for many years. Whether it’s water at the GermanAmerican Oktoberfest Night Run or beautiful cakes for our tireless volunteers and military spouses, Costco is there ready to lend a hand.
At Family and MWR, we basically have two types of corporate sponsors: those that support with cash contributions and those that provide
merchandise. Costco falls into the latter category, which is just fine with
us. Some of the events they have unquestioningly supported this year
include Fitness Resolution 2012, AFTB Basket Bingo, Military Spouse
Appreciation Day and the Speed Dating for Dogs adoption event.
Costco has all the certificates of appreciation proudly displayed on the warehouse walls. This is a business that sponsors
for the right reason: They believe wholeheartedly in supporting
the military.
Michelle Pascha, Costco marketing manager, explained where their passion
comes from: “Costco recognizes Fort Bliss as an integral part of this community, and we appreciate all that the Soldiers and their families do for our freedom. The support we provide is the least we can do to show our gratitude.”
Hopefully we’ll see you at all of our amazing summer events – and while
you’re there, stop at the Costco table and let them know how much you notice
and appreciate their support.
peter carrillo \\ family and mwr marketing
U.S. and German forces joined together May 1 for the portion of the “Iron Focus” training exercise detailed here. The scenario involved a patrol through
a mock Afghan village (pictured above) during which the Soldiers took a
hit from a suicide bomber and cared for the civilian and military casualties.
Afghan villagers portrayed by reenactors add authenticity to the exercise.
Iron Focus was the largest training exercise to take place on Fort Bliss. The
four-week event involved the entire 1st Armored Division.
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The new Mega Bingo offers not one, but two grand prizes
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Mega Bingo at the Centennial Banquet and Conference Center just keeps getting bigger! In August, the bingo team will offer
the first Mega Bingo featuring two grand prizes.
Would you like to win a UTV, courtesy of Viva Powersports?
How about $10,000 in cash? Both are up for grabs this time. The
Centennial has a total of more than $40,000 in cash and prizes to
give away, and you can’t win if you don’t play.
Advance tickets go on sale July 9 and cost $100 for an initial
buy-in or $175 for an initial buy-in/electronics combo. The electronics feature 56 faces and nine jackpot faces, and quantities are
limited. Purchase tickets in person or by phone from 8 a.m.-5
p.m. Monday-Friday at the Centennial.
“The cost represents a great value,” said Leesa Sheppard, bingo programs manager for Family and MWR. “You’re looking at
25 chances to win $600 or more, and 10 chances to win $1,000 or
more. You can’t beat it!”
Once the initial buy-in is purchased, additional bingo packets
may be purchased at discounted prices. Individual cards for jackpot games and other special games are offered, as well.
Get your tickets early – at the door, initial buy-in pricing goes
up to $125, and electronics will run an additional $100. Electronics quantities are limited.
Mega Bingo wouldn’t be possible without the aid of sponsors
who provide the prizes that make it “mega.”
“We’re so excited to be able to continue with another Mega
Bingo,” Sheppard said. “We’re proud to continue to provide our
customers with some of the most exciting and innovative bingo
programming in the Army, and we couldn’t do it without sponsors like Viva Powersports.”
Since hosting the Army’s first-ever Mega Bingo last summer,
the Centennial has received visitors from several installations
that hope to emulate the program. No wonder: Mega Bingo won
Mega Bingo is back at the Centennial August 11 and offers two grand prizes: the an Army Family and MWR award for best single-facility event
UTV pictured above, courtesy of Viva Powersports, and $10,000 cash. Advance in 2011.
tickets go on sale July 9 and cost $100 for an initial buy-in or $175 for an initial buyMega Bingo will take place August 11 at the Centennial
in/electronics bundle. Tickets at the door cost $125 for an initial buy-in and $100 for
Banquet and Conference Center, located at Bldg. 11199 Sgt. E.
electronics – buy your tickets early and save!
Churchill St. on East Fort Bliss. Doors open at noon and games
Mega Bingo offers 25 chances to win $600 or more, and $10 chances to win $1,000 begin at 2 p.m.
or more. You could take home cash, like the lucky winners above – both are actual
For more information, visit blissmwr.com/bingo or call (915)
winners from Mega Bingo in February.
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Desert Strike Lanes offers air-conditioned family fun
Everybody knows that summer
means family fun, and there’s no
better way to have family fun on a
budget than by taking advantage of
the great summer specials at Desert
Strike Lanes.
Declare your independence from high prices in July as Desert
Strike Lanes celebrates the Month of the Patriot in July.
Don’t miss the Patriot Day Kickoff, starting at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 4. Enjoy limited free cake and snacks, plus $1 hot dogs,
$1 12-ounce slushes, $1 candy and $ 12-ounce fountain sodas all
day long! To honor those who protect our freedom, active-duty
armed forces personnel who show valid ID will receive one free
bowling game with the purchase of a game.
The fun continues with Freedom Glow, also set for Wednesday,
July 4. Take advantage of unlimited bowling 6:30-9:30 p.m. for just
$6 per person, shoes not included. (The bowling center reserves
the right to assign multiple parties to a lane based on business
demand.) To get things “glowing,” the first 100 youth to ask for
“Desert Glow” at the front desk will receive a free mini glow stick.
Because it’s the Month of the Patriot, and not just the Day of the
Patriot, the deals continue with the Patriot Lunch Time Special.
From 11 a.m.-1 p.m. each Tuesday, enjoy $1 bowling games and
$1 shoe rental.
And the fun doesn’t stop there: From noon-6 p.m. each Sat-
urday, active-duty military who
show valid ID and ask for the Patriot Special will receive one free
game of bowling. (Must sign log
sheet to receive free game.) The
first 100 active-duty military with
valid ID also receive a free mini glow stick.
July is also Patriot Glow Month ... See the Desert Strike Lanes
staff about buying your glow novelty items and rock the party
every Friday and Saturday during Dezert Nightz glow bowling!
There are even more specials coming your way in July and
August.
Beat the heat and stay indoors at Desert Strike Lanes! From 11
a.m.-5 p.m. every Monday and Tuesday in July and August, kids
bowl one free game (shoe rental not included).
Every Wednesday from July 11-August 29, bring the family
to dinner at Desert Strike Lanes and receive a large one-topping
pizza plus a pitcher of soda, and one lane with one hour of bowling for just $25, shoe rental included ... and nobody has to do the
dishes!
Thursdays in July and August are great for late-night family
fun, and there’s no need to be afraid of the dark: From 7-10 p.m.,
take advantage of unlimited glow bowling for just $6 per person,
plus shoe rental.
For more information on any Desert Strike Lanes program or
promotion, call (915) 568-6272 or visit blissmwr.com/bowling.
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The weather’s just right for Underwood Golf Complex
Summer has arrived, and there’s no better time to hit the links
at Underwood Golf Complex. The sun is shining, the wind is gone
and the fairways are green and inviting. Join us for great golf specials all season long.
July is PGA Family Golf Month, and at Underwood that means
spouses and children, with valid military ID, pay no greens fees
when they play with their active-duty service member. The family
that golfs together, stays together; pack up the spouse, the kids and
the clubs and join us for great family fun on a budget.
In August, work on your long game for half the price. It’s PGA
Driving Range Month, and we have a great special on range balls:
buy one bucket and get one free.
August 3-5, there will be limited tee time availability at Underwood due to the El Paso Men’s City Championship Tournament.
There will also be limited play during the morning September 14,
as both courses will be occupied by a private function.
Underwood Golf Complex offers two 18-hole courses: the desert landscaping of the Sunrise Course and the lush, parkland-style
Sunset Course. Take advantage of the lighted driving range, two
practice putting greens and the brand-new, state-of-the-art Golden
Tee Clubhouse, which features a full Pro Shop, the Golden Tee
Restaurant, high-tech locker rooms and more.
To request a weekday tee time, call (915) 568-1059. To request a
weekend tee time, visit blissmwr.com/golf and complete the online
tee time request form.
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In July, celebrate PGA Family Golf Month at Underwood Golf Complex. Spouses
and children, with valid ID, pay no greens fees when they golf with their active-duty
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Laser tag, paintball, backpacking and more ... at your leisure
The sun is shining ... and, from the looks of things, it’s going
to stay that way for quite a while. Why not take advantage of the
weather by getting yourself off the couch and into the outdoors?
Whether you’re looking to stay close to home or have a yearning to
hit the road, Southwest Adventure has an activity for you.
In the mood for some laser tag? How about laser tag at night?
Midnight Laser Tag at Soto Gym and BIGG Laser Tag at Biggs Park
are right up your alley. This isn’t your little brother’s laser tag setup
... Southwest Adventure has top-of-the-line, high-tech equipment.
The different venues each offer different challenges, said John
Limon, recreation specialist with Southwest Adventure.
“For the Midnight Laser Tag at Soto Gym, it’s more fun to just
run around and shoot,” Limon said, noting that while kids are always welcome, the environment is also better suited to older players. “Generally, the younger ones are less tactical and the Soldiers
come out and just dominate the younger players.
“At Biggs Park, you’ve got the whole park and all these wideopen spaces to run around in,” he continued. “With the BIGG Laser
Tag, we’re going to run multiple scenarios and do more of a tournament format, where we have brackets and winners.”
If paintball is more your speed, don’t miss the Paintball Swap
Meet at the Biggs Park Paintball Field. It’s free for individuals to
come in and buy, sell or trade their used paintball equipment. Paintball field and air fees are waived during the event.
“It’s basically a big garage sale-swap meet kind of thing,” Limon
said. “Everyone who’s a paintball enthusiast is welcome to stop by.
It’s a great way to pick up something new, or offload gear you’re
no longer using. “
For those looking to get out of town, there are several options.
“The Air Up There” is new addition to the calendar. Organizers
plan to head to the Creston Ridge at the Rio Grande National Forest
in Colorado for a multi-day camping and backpacking adventure.
“What we plan on doing is backpacking in about four miles
to where there’s an alpine lake with lots of trees, pretty water, the
whole nine yards,” Limon said. “This lake is centered right in the
middle of a series of really tall mountains, some of them with 14,000foot peaks. We plan on summiting at least one – that’s our whole
mission – and if people are up to it, we can do two or even three.”
Because this trip will be especially strenuous, backpackers are
asked to honestly evaluate their physical fitness levels before registering.
“We just want to make sure people aren’t going in over their
heads, because then nobody has a good time,” he explained.
Speaking of strenuous, Southwest Adventure will lead a hutto-hut mountain biking excursion from Durango, Colo., to Moab,
Utah. The route will involve mountains, passes as high as 11,000 feet
and rides that range from 10 to 40 miles each day.
Speaking of high altitude, the Wheeler Peak Bagger offers a
chance to summit the highest peak in New Mexico and catch views
that you can’t find anywhere else.
“Just the claim of going to the top of New Mexico is pretty sweet,
but as you’re going up Wheeler Peak there are views that ... You
can’t look them up, you can’t find them online because you’re actually prohibited from taking any photography. The area has great
significance in Native American mythology, and the only way to
see it is to go.”
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Get outdoors and soak up the sun this summer. Looking to stay local? Southwest Adventure has new, high-tech laser tag equipment and a great paintball
setup. Hit the road for backpacking, camping, climbing and mountain biking
trips, all led by our outdoor recreation experts.
Date:
Activity:
Location:
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Includes:
July 5 9pm-12am
Midnight Laser Tag
Soto Physical Fitness Center
$10
Entry fees, laser tag equipment
July 7
Family Camping
White Sands National
Monument, N.M.
$15 or
Equipment, park entry fees, guide services, evening cookout
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July 13-16
The Air Up There
Crestone Ridge, Rio Grande
Backpacking & Camping National Forest, Colo.
$50
Transportation, equipment, park entry fees, guide services,
some meals. *Trip capped at 11-13 participants. Trip is
especially strenuous.
July 22 9:30am-3pm
Paintball Swap Meet:
Buy, Sell, Trade, Play!
Biggs Park Paintball Facility
Free to
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Come out to buy, sell or trade the paintball gear you no
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July 27 8pm-12am
BIGG Laser Tag
Biggs Park
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July 28 10am-4:30pm
Tower Day
Tango Tower, Biggs Park
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All-day use of Tango Tower
August 4
Family Camping
Monument, N.M.
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August 10-13
Gila Camping and Hiking Gila National Forest, N.M.
$40
Transportation, equipment, park entry fees, guide services
August 16 9pm-12am
Midnight Laser Tag
Soto Gym
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August 18 10am-4:30pm
Tower Day
Tango Tower, Biggs Park
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August 21-31
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Wheeler Peak tops out at an altitude of 13,161 feet, just in case
you’re counting. The hike doesn’t run through any steep grades, Limon said, but the tradeoff is that it’s long.
If you’d rather take it easy, check out the overnight family camping trips to White Sands National Monument. Load up your family,
maybe some snacks, and leave the rest to Southwest Adventure.
“White Sands trips are huge, and I think it’s so popular because it’s
kind of carefree,” Limon said. “You just show up with you and your
kids, you don’t have to pack the gear, you don’t have to cook dinner.”
Southwest Adventure provides all the camping equipment you’ll
need – including sleeping bags and tents – and takes care of the water,
dinner arrangements and entertainment options.
“Basically, you just open your car doors, the kids hit the dunes and
they’re out there for the rest of the day,” Limon added. “You wait for
nighttime, the kids pass out, and when you wake up in the morning,
the kids hit the dunes again and then you go home. The whole thing
is no big deal.”
Backpacking trips to the Gila National Forest are also quite popular, Limon noted.
“The hot springs are always a big hit,” he said. It’s comfortable.
There’s a river. It’s a nice place to be.”
For more information about any Southwest Adventure program,
visit blissmwr.com/southwestadventure or facebook.com/blissodr,
or call (915) 317-5618.
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With competition for the Fort Bliss Commander’s Cup well under way, the action will
only get more intense as the summer blazes
on. This quarter, Team Bliss Sports, Fitness
and Aquatics offers everything from minigolf to a sprint triathlon.
The Golf Championship Tournament
kicks off the summer schedule with a bang.
Set for July 13-15, the tournament features a
four-person scramble format, as well as individual competition. Registration is free and
open to active-duty Soldiers only.
Competition continues with the Individual Aquathlon July 20. The race consists of
a 5-kilometer run, 400-meter swim and final
5-kilometer run. The event is open to activeduty military, family members and DoD/DA
civilians.
The Dodgeball Championship Tournament is slated for July 28, and should offer a
fun time for competitors and spectators alike.
The tournament is open to active-duty only.
“We had a couple teams last year that did
the whole thing: dressed up, had a theme ...
all of them really had fun with it. It was fun
to watch,” said MWR Sports Director Aaron
Jones.
Speaking of fun, the Mini Golf Championship Tournament will take place August
14-15 at Kelly Park. Registration for the tournament is free and open to active-duty only.
“It’s really one of those unsung heroes
of the intramurals calendar,” Jones said. “ I
think a lot of people just overlook it on the
calendar – but mini golf is awesome.”
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Competitors swim for the finish line during the
2012 Team Aquathlon held June 1 at Replica
Aquatic Center. The 2012 Individual Aquathon is
set for July 20.
The Ten-Miler in the Heat Run is set for
August 11, and will serve as the final qualifier
for Fort Bliss’ Army Ten-Miler team.
The Ten-Miler in the Heat is open to all
runners, including the El Paso community.
Register early at active.com, or Soto or Stout
Gym. Early registration is free for active-duty
military. Late registration will be held on-site
the day of the race.
The intramural flag football league begins
play the week of August 20.
“Last year we had 72 teams,” Jones noted.
“Flag football is slowly becoming the No. 2
sport on the installation, right behind softball.”
The intramural indoor soccer league begins play the week of September 28. This
league has seen growth, as well.
“Indoor soccer was a huge success last
year,” Jones said. “We had 28 teams – the year
before we only had 18 teams,” Jones said.
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“Really, we’ve increased our visibility
across the installation, and that has helped
contribute to the growth of our programs,”
Jones said. “Our Facebook page has really
helped increase our visibility, as well as some
new marketing strategies. Our program just
truly gained some notoriety, and also gained
some trust and confidence from the Soldiers
that we’re running a great program.”
The Fall Open Softball League begins play
September 22, and is open to active-duty,
family members 18 and older, and DoD/DA
civilians. The open league is a paid league,
and costs pay officials fees and ball fees.
“We just try to break even,” Jones said.
“That way, we’re not overcharging our players, and we’re still able to provide them with
a recreational opportunity.”
The inaugural Iron Soldier Sprint Triathlon closes out the season September 29. The
triathlon format is traditional, “in the sense of
swim-run-bike,” Jones said.
“But we’ll use alternate courses from the
ones we used in the Armed Forces Day Triathlon, so it will be a triathlon with a twist,”
Jones said.
The race will still consist of a 400-meter
swim, 15-mile bike and 5-kilometer run, he
noted.
The Iron Soldier Sprint Triathlon is part of
the Southwest Challenge Series. Register early at active.com, or Stout or Soto Gym. Early
registration is free for active-duty military.
For more information on any Team Bliss
Sports, Fitness and Aquatics event, call (915)
744-5790.
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Golf Championship Tournament
July 13-15
Underwood Golf Complex
Yes
Dodgeball Championship Tournament
July 28
Soto Gym
Yes
Mini Golf Championship Tournament
August 14-15
Kelly Park
Yes
Intramural Flag Football League Begins
August 20
Various Sites
Yes
Intramural Indoor Soccer League Begins
September 10
Biggs Gym
Yes
Border Rumble Boxing Smoker (See Page 14)
September 21
Stout Gym
No
Individual Aquathlon
July 20
Replica Aquatic Center
Yes
Fall Open Softball League Begins
September 22
Omar Bradley Complex
No
Strongman Competition (See Page 13)
September 22
Soto Gym
No
Ten-Miler in the Heat Run
August 11
Soto Gym
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German-American Oktoberfest Night Run
September 8
Freedom Crossing
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Inaugural Iron Soldier Sprint Triathlon
September 29
Replica Aquatic Center
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Beat the heat
Cool off at Community Pool
Head to Biggs Park or fun in the sun ... or shade ... or water
Darline Goyea, Family and MWR Marketing
Parents, do you have a child who will be celebrating a birthday during the summer months? What better place to celebrate
than Biggs Splash Park?
Get the invitations mailed out and bring the food, and Biggs
Park will handle the rest. There are three accommodating pavilion sizes to choose from for any occasion. The small pavilion has
a capacity of 30 individuals, medium can hold up to 75, and the
main pavilion welcomes 1,000 people. Each pavilion has its own
barbecue grill, picnic table and serving table. Bounce houses are
available for rent, as well.
Even if you’re not celebrating a special occasion, there’s no
cooler place for youngsters to make a splash. The splash park let
the H2O flow Memorial Day weekend, and is now open for the
summer. The splash park is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. six days
a week – it’s closed each Tuesday – and is open to all Family and
MWR patrons, including active-duty military, family members,
retirees, DoD/DA civilians, and their guests.
If you’re more of a landlubber, there are a plethora of activities
that can be enjoyed right alongside the splash park – but on dry
land. While at the park, sports equipment can be checked out,
including football, tennis, volleyball, basketball and softball gear.
Horseshoes are available, as well. The park also supports Southwest Adventure outdoor recreation programs and activities such
as paintball, laser tag, disc golf and climbing at the Tango Tower.
Edgar “Butch” Perkins, the facility manager, speaks of hopes of
expansion and upgrading services to make the park more appeal-
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Children enjoy the mushroom feature at Biggs Splash Park. Located at Biggs
Park on East Fort Bliss, the splash park is open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Monday, and is closed Tuesday. All Family and MWR patrons are welcome.
ing to all. Wounded warriors and military units are permitted to
use the facility and its equipment for free; Family Covenant Card
holders receive a 10 percent discount on rental costs.
During the summer months, it is best to make reservations
early for a specific location. For more information on Biggs Park
and its amenities, check out blissmwr.com/biggspark or call (915)
744-8087.
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Community Pool, located at Bldg. 253 Club Road, offers an
easy solution for beating the summer heat. The facility boasts
two large water slides, pictured above, and a smaller one for
younger swimmers. There are covered lounge areas, a snack
bar, a kiddie pool and more. The pool is open from 11 a.m.-7
p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
All Family and MWR patrons – Soldiers, family members, retirees and DoD/DA civilians – and their guests are welcome
to use Community Pool.
Did you know that the highest recorded temperature in El Paso was set in
1994 at 114 degrees? During the months of July through September temperatures
can average from 88 to 95 degrees. So, what’s the solution? Fort Bliss Community
Pool, of course!
Conveniently located at Bldg. 253 Club Road – next to the Family Resilience
Center – Fort Bliss Community Pool is the perfect solution to beating the summer’s scorching heat. The pool is approximately 65 feet by 85 feet, with a starting
depth of 3.5 feet and a maximum depth of 9 feet; it holds a whopping 270,000 gallons of water. It’s the perfect size to accommodate young children (with supervision, of course), teens and adults as well – family fun can be had all summer long.
Swimming classes or activities are not available at Community Pool, but pool
parties are certainly not exempt. During regular pool hours, a party of less than
30 can enjoy themselves for $25 an hour. A maximum of 50 persons can splash
to their heart’s content at $75 an hour; more than 50 party-goers will raise the
rate to $100 an hour. The pool is equipped with several slides, tented picnic areas
and lawn chairs for soaking up the sun.
We wouldn’t be doing our job if we didn’t tell you about some of the dos and
don’ts of poolside rules. It helps to know how to swim, but if you don’t, only
flotation devices provided by the pool are allowed. Patrons age 13 and up do
not have to be accompanied by an adult. No pets or glass containers are allowed
and, of course, all Family and MWR facilities are family-friendly – bad language
is a no-no. An entire list of pool rules and hours of operation are available online
at blissmwr.com/pools.
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School-age summers provide new experiences, close to home
family CYSS
Adventures in learning
own curriculum of “Let’s Move.”
Let’s admit it: Summer is the
The week will consist of a jumpbest season for great family fun.
rope contest, a dance clinic and, at
The temperature is great, the silthe end of the week, the students
ver screens are filled with blockwill be asked to do a presentation
buster hits, and the activities are
for parents.
unlimited!
August is a time for science
When the staff tends to rotate
education, craziness and kicking
in the world of Child, Youth and
it old-school! Bliss SAC will take
School Services, new ideas tend to
special field trips to the planetarflow accordingly. Laila Soltero at
ium (with a 20-guest maximum)
the Bliss School-Age Center has a
and the Insights Museum. Just to
few fresh faces and they brought
add a little twist, “Crazy Week”
along fresh ideas to make the sumwill consist of craziness such as
mer an unforgettable one.
crazy socks, crazy hair and crazy
July is filled with excitement.
clothes days. The week of August
For the week of Fourth of July,
20-24 will ring in music activities
Soltero and her team will have a
with tunes from the 1950s to tofield day. The day will consist of a
day.
dunking booth, a pie-eating conSeptember is usually kept for
test and a huge Slip-n-Slide. There
last-minute fun and getting the
will be food, games and activities Summer fun is the name of the game at Fort Bliss CYSS’ school-age mind right before school starts.
centers. Each facility has a calendar packed with fun activities that help
for the whole family to enjoy. The develop the bodies and minds of participating children. Youth at Milam To get that kicked off on the right
staff has also included a commu- School-Age Center (above), Logan School-Age Center and Bliss School- foot, Bliss School-Age Center will
nity service commitment project: Age Center (detailed in this article) will all have a variety of opportunities host an Open House dinner to
In order to participate in the dunk- to ward off summer boredom.
welcome school-age children back
ing booth, students will be asked to bring an item of clothing or – and parents are welcome, as well. There is also a fun Family Piccanned good for donation to either a local food shelter or the Lee ture Day September 6, and a special project to commemorate 9/11.
and Beulah Moor Children’s Home.
During the latter part of the month Soltero will celebrate Hispanic
The following week, in honor of Nutrition Week and as part pride in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month by showcasing the
of First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” initiative, Soltero is culture and history of various Spanish countries.
taking advantage of an offer that was extended to Child, Youth and
Throughout the entire summer, kids can also look forward to
School Services. Students are invited to take a field trip to Ardo- field trips to the various pools on post, a trip to Desert Strike Lanes,
vino’s Desert Crossing to learn about healthy cooking habits from movie days and a trip to the El Paso Zoo. All trips are separated
Chef Jon-Paul Delamotte, who is the El Paso area representative by grades and students must have signed permission from parof the “Let’s Move” initiative. Chef Delamotte’s goal is to make it ents to participate. And parents can certainly take advantage as
so easy for kids to prepare a healthy meal that they will be able to well; volunteers are always needed, and a nice discount is offered
show their parents at home.
for lending a helping hand. Milam and Logan school-age centers
Soltero has also added her own spin to the “Let’s Move” initia- have similar programs scheduled for the summer; please call your
tive. July 15-20, Soltero will take advantage of the Buddy Lee train- child’s particular center for details or visit blissmwr.com/sas for
ing that was demonstrated a few months ago to create her very more information.
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Strong Beginnings sets young learners on the right path MST keeps youth active, engaged throughout vacation
Fruits and vegetables aren’t the only necessities for a good start
for a child. Child, Youth and School Services provides the Strong
Beginnings pre-kindergarten program for youngsters starting at
age 4.
Strong Beginnings is a developmental curriculum that spotlights social, emotional and physical disciplines for an advanced
start to your child’s education.
“The Strong Beginnings program jump-starts the early learning
process and provides an excellent foundation for children to build
upon as they transition into the public school system,” explains
Michelle Evans, director at Milam Child Development Center.
The difference between preschool and Strong Beginnings? Preschool aids in the development of the “whole child” from birth to
age 4, focusing on social, emotional, physical and cognitive enhancement. Strong Beginnings supports all these; however, the
program concentrates on kindergarten readiness, targeting academic skills, learning self control and the basics of simple mathematics, numbers, colors, shapes, writing and reading.
“Strong Beginnings is a wonderful program and is highly competitive with other pre-kindergarten programs that are run in the
surrounding El Paso school districts,” said Evans.
Strong Beginnings also includes activities through Schools of
Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration and Skills (SKIES) as an extracurricular learning opportunity. These classes can range from
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Strong Beginnings students take part in a graduation ceremony to mark
their completion of the curriculum, which concentrates on kindergarten
readiness.
cooking and crafts to sewing, language, dance, tumbling and a
lot more.
If your child is 4 prior to the September 1 deadline, Strong
Beginnings is a great option for getting your child kindergartenready. All children must be registered with CYSS through Parent
Central Services to participate in Strong Beginnings. All fees are
based upon total family income.
For more information, please check out blissmwr.com/cds or
contact Parent Services at (915) 568-4374
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The Middle School and Teen Program provides fun activities to keep your teen active throughout the summer.
In our last issue, we gave you a
preview of what to expect this summer with Middle School and Teen
Program activities at the YouthPlex.
This issue, we continue to keep you
abreast of all the “to-do” for the summer.
Parents, this summer there is no
need to dig too deep to entertain
your teen. The staff at the YouthPlex
at Bldg. 195 Chaffee Road will gladly
assist.
Do you have what it takes to survive? In July, the YouthPlex’s third
season of “Survivor” will challenge
four tribes to various daring obstacles with daily rewards, and one tribe
is declared the sole survivor! July can
be the hottest month of the year; to
diminish some of El Paso’s heat, the
MST team ventures out to the pools
for a whole week of not just complete
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August is the month for catching
last-minute summer fun. A journey
through El Paso’s history is not a bad
way to see the summer off. A sightseeing trip downtown is a great way
to get to know the city we live in;
youth will visit the downtown murals, Plaza Theater and Concordia
Cemetery, and stop at an authentic
Mexican-cuisine restaurant for lunch.
YouthPlex Director Phillip Puett
and his crew also aid in taking care
of the youths’ minds, bodies and
health. A Healthy Choice Cooking
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meatloaf, Greek chicken pesto and
grilled chicken teriyaki; the camp
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Tupu Murphy and her son Josh speak to Socorro Independent School District Superintendent Xavier De La Torre and
Maj. Gen. Dana J.H. Pittard, 1st Armored Division and Fort
Bliss commanding general, about options the district can
provide for students during last year’s education information fair. The 2012 PK-12 Education Information Fair is set
for 8:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 26 at the Centennial Banquet and Conference Center, Bldg. 11199 Sgt. E. Churchill
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School Liaison Office PK-12 Education Information Fair. From 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Thursday, July 26, the Centennial will be packed with representatives from local
public school districts, charter, parochial and private schools, home-schooling
organizations and more. Fort Bliss’ Child, Youth and School Services will be
on hand to provide information about before- and after-school programming
and extracurricular activities; Army Community Service will also have program
representatives present.
The PK-12 Education Information Fair provides military families with onestop shopping for their children’s education, said Mary Avila, Fort Bliss school
liaison officer.
“It allows parents to meet face-to-face with school administrators,” she said.
“It also gives families a great opportunity to learn about the many school choices
and school programs available in the El Paso area. Families will get to meet the
school principals and counselors, ask questions and learn about programs at the
schools – all in one place.”
The fair hosts nine Texas school districts: Anthony, Canutillo, Clint, El Paso,
Fabens, San Elizario, Socorro, Tornillo and Ysleta independent school districts.
This year, the Gadsden, N.M., independent school district has also been invited
to attend.
Each school district will have on hand representatives from programs including special education, magnet programs, gifted and talented, athletics, fine
arts, guidance and counseling, health services, transportation, early college high
school and more. All told, more than 100 entities are expected to be present. This
means parents and students can find out what they need to register for school or
for individual programs before registration, making the process easier.
Pre-registration for families new to the El Paso ISD will occur at campuses
with the highest military populations Thursday, August 2, from 8:30-11:30 a.m.
and from 1-4 p.m. The campuses participating in pre-registration are Bliss Elementary School, Burnet Elementary School, Hughey Elementary School, Logan
Elementary School, Milam Elementary School, Nixon Elementary School, Powell
Elementary School, Tom Lea Elementary School, Travis Elementary School, Bassett Middle School, Richardson Middle School, Ross Middle School, Andress
High School, Austin High School, Burges High School and Chapin High School.
Contact the campus for further information. Pre-registration is only for military
families new to the EPISD; students already enrolled in the district will have to
register during normal registration.
For more information on the PK-12 Education Information Fair, call the
School Liaison Office at (915) 569-5064.
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‘Hire’ expectations
Make a good impression at the next Fort Bliss Hiring Fair Relocation fair provides a warm welcome to Fort Bliss area
At the Fort Bliss Hiring Fair in February,
more than 700 job seekers were present – and
at last report, 176 of them had found jobs
with the more than 70 employers present. But
when you’re just one face in a crowd, how do
you make yourself stand out to potential employers?
The next Fort Bliss Hiring Fair – open to
DoD ID card holders only – will be held from
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, August 9 at the Centennial Banquet and Conference Center on
East Fort Bliss. The Employment Readiness
Program at Army Community Service can
help you take steps to become one of the most
desirable candidates in the room.
“You want to make sure you’re dressed
for success, because your appearance is the
first thing a potential employer will see,” said
Deana Garcia, an employment readiness specialist with ERP.
“Don’t show up in your tank top and flip
flops,” she said. “Come dressed professionally, in business casual. If you have a nice
dress, wear it.”
Neutral colors are generally best, Garcia
added. “Nothing too bright, and make sure
it’s flattering – nothing too tight or too loose.”
When in doubt, enlist the help of the professionals: Run your outfit by an employment
readiness specialist to make sure it’s up to par.
“And if you don’t have appropriate attire
to wear and a new outfit doesn’t fit in your
budget, we have the Attire for Hire program
as part of our partnership with Workforce Solutions,” Garcia said. “Registered clients can
come in and choose an outfit from a closet full
of gently used business attire. If we don’t have
anything in our office, we can refer you to another one of the Workforce Solutions offices
in El Paso.”
The next thing an employer will see is your
résumé, so make sure it’s in top form.
employment readiness program
Job seekers interact with employers during the
Fort Bliss Hiring Fair held in February. The next
hiring fair, open to DoD ID card holders only, is set
for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. August 9 at the Centennial.
“Your résumé very important,” Garcia
said. “You want to prepare in advance and
have a good résumé printed on high-quality,
neutral paper to make it stand out.
“Because the résumé is so important, we
encourage individuals to get with us beforehand, so we ensure your résumé represents
your skills and experience,” she continued.
While we’re hitting the high points, don’t
forget to hit your high points.
“When you approach an employer at the
hiring fair, you should know what to say,”
Garcia said. “You should have a 30-second
commercial ready. You want the employer to
know about your experience and skills. What
do you bring to the table? If you’re talking to
the Exchange, for example, you want to talk
about your customer service skills.
“The employers attending our hiring fair
have positions available,” she continued.
“They’re looking for employees. Don’t just
say, Do you have a job for me? Let the employer know you have experience in that
field and would be a great addition to their
company.”
So, the three key aspects to working a hiring fair are the attire, the résumé and the introduction – and job-seekers who are working
with ERP already know that, Garcia said.
“Working with ERP proves to be a great
resource in a military spouse’s job search. We
help ensure they are prepared with a great résumé and are confident with their interviewing skills,” she added.
The first step to working with ERP is attending the orientation session.
“We ask that you come through the orientation so that you’ll truly understand what
we have to offer,” Garcia said. “We are not a
placement agency, but what we want to do is
give you the tools you need so you have a productive job search. We want to prepare you so
that if you go to another location that doesn’t
have an ERP, you know what to do.”
ERP services range from résumé building
to networking. In the month leading up to the
hiring fair, many classes will focus specifically
on the skills you can use there; one example is
the July 11 Working a Hiring Fair workshop.
“We’re going to discuss how to walk up to
an employer, we’re going to talk about that
30-second commercial and the importance of
researching the employers that are attending
the hiring fair,” Garcia said.
A hiring-fair focused interviewing class
August 2 will give attendees a chance to polish
their 30-second commercial, and two weeks
prior to the hiring fair, ERP will release a list of
employers scheduled to appear at the event.
July 30-August 3, the program will offer
quick 15-minute résumé checks for those who
haven’t been able to take advantage of the résumé writing class or schedule a appointment
with a ERP specialist. The checks are offered
on an appointment-only basis, and are not as
extensive as the resume writing class.
“It’s just an extra way to help job seekers
gain an edge,” Garcia explained.
For more on the hiring fair or other ERP
programs, visit blissmwr.com/erp or call (915)
569-5838.
Maury Solano, MBA
REALTOR/US ARMY (Retired)
Whether you’re new to Fort Bliss or just want to learn more
about your community, the Bienvenidos a Bliss Relocation Fair is
for you. Mark your calendars: Bienvenidos a Bliss is set for 1-5 p.m.
Wednesday, August 8 at the Centennial Banquet and Conference
Center, Bldg. 11199 Sgt. E. Churchill St. on East Fort Bliss ... and you
don’t want to miss it!
The fair, an annual showcase presented by the Relocation Assistance Program at Fort Bliss Army Community Service, provides “one-stop-shopping” to help those new to the area acquaint
themselves with the programs and services offered on post and
in El Paso. The setup includes informational tables staffed by programs ranging from Child, Youth and School Services to William
Beaumont Army Medical Center to the Directorate of Emergency
Services, and everything in between. Every Army Community
Service program is represented. Area nonprofit organizations and
associations, and state and local governmental agencies also put in
appearances. Local businesses are on hand to inform new residents
about the products and services they offer. All told, more than 180
agencies were present at Bienvenidos a Bliss 2011; organizers hope
to see even more participation this year.
“It really is one-stop shopping,” said Cher Poehlein, Relocation
Assistance Program manager. “And the best part is that it doesn’t
matter whether you’ve been at Bliss for one week or one year,
there’s always something for everyone. I hear people all the time
saying, ‘I’ve been in El Paso for 18 months and I didn’t know about’
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Newcomers to Fort Bliss stop by the TriWest Healthcare Alliance booth during Bienvenidos a Bliss, the Relocation Assistance Program’s annual relocation fair. This year, Bienvenidos a Bliss is set for 1-5 p.m. Wednesday, August
8 at the Centennial Banquet and Conference Center on East Fort Bliss.
some agency or service.”
The event also includes a volunteer fair, which allows fresh faces
to explore the volunteer opportunities available in the area, and
entertainment including dancing, martial arts demonstrations and
more. The Armed Services Blood Program will conduct a blood
drive during Bienvenidos a Bliss, as well. All blood collected during the drive will directly benefit U.S. troops deployed downrange.
To learn more about Bienvenidos a Bliss, or any Relocation Assistance Program activities, call ACS at (915) 569-4ACS (4227).
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Happy birthday!
SFAC supports wounded warriors with a variety of programs ACS celebrates 47 years of service to Soldiers and families
Soldier and Family Assistance Center Staff
The Soldier and Family Assistance Center is an established one-stop service facility
for Soldiers assigned to the Warrior Transition Battalion. The convenience of receiving
services and the accessibility of the facility
and personnel make it so much easier and
stress-free for not only the Soldiers, but for
the WTB family members as well.
There is no further need for traversing
around the installation looking for buildings and standing in long lines, sometimes
only to find out that you’re in the wrong line
anyway. The customer service provided is
genuinely geared to each individual Soldier
and family member; it is more of a personal,
one-on-one service relationship developed
to assist in a smooth transition to the civilian
world or return to military service.
The SFAC provides the following services:
Human Resources
• Retirement transition services and transition management
• Review and update Enlisted (ERB) and
Officer (ORB) Records Briefs
• Federal and state benefits counseling
• Sponsor and family member ID cards
• DD 93, SGLI and DEERS updates
• i-Perms and OMPF updates
Education Services
• In- and out-processing
• DA Form 669 (ACES Education Records Sheet) provided for final out-processing
• GI Bill benefits counseling
• College and vocational technical education and career guidance
• Financial aid and scholarship assistance
• GoArmyEd Tuition Assistance Program
• GoArmyEd Course withdrawals,
school and degree changes
Information and Referral Services
• WTB and post orientation materials
• Comprehensive resources list
• Information and resources
• Visitors’ lodging information
Social Services
• Spouses’ support groups
• Direct administrative and social services support
• Stress- and anger-management tools
• Crisis intervention counseling; sub-
stance abuse prevention education, inter- Trident University, University of Phoenix,
vention and information; and community Western Technical College, Southwest Caresource referrals
reer College and El Paso Community College.
Chaplain Counseling Services
• August 28, with guests Coastline Com• Pastoral care
munity
College, Kaplan College, Vista
• Spiritual, family and life experience
College,
University of Maryland College
counseling services
(UMUC),
Western Technical College and
• Referrals for religious and spiritual supTri-State
Cosmetology
Institute.
port
• September 25, with guests Wayland
Finance Services – WTB
Baptist University, Ashford University,
• Military pay
Franklin College, Grand Canyon University
• Travel
and Excelsior College.
• DTS
SFAC-Park University
Financial Counseling
The SFAC has teamed up with Park Uni• Money management and problem reso- versity, a regionally-accredited school, to
lution
bring college classes to the SFAC facility.
• Budget development
A total of eight college-level courses are
• Investment planning
offered to Soldiers assigned to the WTB, pro• Army Emergency Relief (AER) referrals viding three hours of transferable semester
• Consumer complaints and resolution credit for each course. The courses, designed
for four-eight students, meet twice a week
Wounded Warrior Program (AW2)
in eight-week sessions. Afternoon and eveAssists ill and injured Soldiers with:
ning options are available. Courses offered
• The application process
• Future career plans and employment include :
• EN 105 – First Year Writing Seminar I
opportunities beyond Army careers
• EN 106 – First Year Writing Seminar II
• Referrals to subject matter experts
• CA 103 – Public Speaking
(SME) familiar with non-medical benefits
• PS 101 – Introduction to Psychology
Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP)
• PO 202 – Introduction to Law
• Federal employment information
• MA 105 – Introduction to College Math
• Resume preparation assistance
• MA120 – Basic Concepts of Statistics
• Job fairs
• MA 135 – College Algebra
• Pre-separation briefing (mandatory)
An academic adviser, education service
• DOL/TAP workshop (mandatory)
specialist and guidance counselor are always
• VA benefits and DTAP briefings (manon-site at the SFAC to ensure students are
datory)
headed in the right direction.
Military Testing Center
Stress and anger management classes
In addition, the SFAC offers a Military
WTB Soldiers and family members may
Testing Center that is available to Soldiers
also take advantage of stress and anger manassigned to the WTB. All test are web-based
agement classes offered at the SFAC. Stress
and require the unit commander’s signature
management and anger management techon a DA Form 4187. Available tests include
niques are taught, and comfortable clothArmed Forces Classification Test, Defense
ing is recommended. Classes are offered
Language Aptitude Battery, Defense Lanas needed from 1-3 p.m. every Thursday at
guage Proficiency Test, Oral Proficiency InBldg. 2445 Chaffee Road. Schedule a class by
terview, typing and proctored exams.
calling the SFAC.
Education mini-fairs
Contact information
SFAC clients can explore higher educaThe Soldier and Family Assistance Cention opportunities during education miniter is located at Bldg. 887 Marshall Road on
fairs, held in the SFAC lobby from 9 a.m.-2
main post. The facility is open from 7:30
p.m. the last Tuesday of each month through
a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more inSeptember. Upcoming education mini-fairs
formation on any SFAC program or service,
are set for the following dates:
call (915) 568-6879.
• July 31, with guests Park University,
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sonnel Affairs Branch. AER
had been operating since the
1940s to help alleviate the
From its humble beginsocial welfare problems of
nings in 1965 to the integral
Soldiers and their families. In
role it plays today in the lives
her post as allowance and alof Army families across the
lotment officer, Baird gained
globe, Army Community
the experience that helped
Service has been working to
her plan the structure and
provide “Real Life Solutions
organization of a family serfor Successful Army Living.”
vices program, which would
July 25, ACS celebrates 47
eventually become ACS.
years of service to Soldiers,
July 25, 1965, then-Army
families, retirees and DoD/
Chief of Staff Gen. Harold K.
DA civilians.
Johnson dispatched a letter
At Fort Bliss, Army Comto all major commanders anmunity Service will celebrate
its birthday with a customer In celebration of ACS’ 47th birthday, Fort Bliss ACS will host a customer apprecia- nouncing the approval and
appreciation week July 23- tion week July 23-27, during which ACS programs will offer informational tables establishment of ACS. With
the publication of Army Reg27, said Sally Gonzalez, the (like the one pictured above) to help promote their services.
Information, Referral and Outreach Program manager at ACS. ulation 608-1 in November 1965, ACS was welcomed as a viable
“We’ll have tables set up to help provide information on the and important Army program.
In 1966, Baird – now a lieutenant colonel – traveled to Euprograms and services ACS offers, along with small giveaways
rope to assist commanders in establishing ACS centers. By 1967,
at the tables to say thank-you to our customers.”
most installations on U.S. soil had initiated ACS centers and, by
As ACS grows older, it also grows wiser, Gonzalez noted.
“We are always committed to meeting the needs of our com- 1969, 155 ACS centers and points of contact had been established
munity and catching up with technology and resources to better Army-wide. Since its inception, many programs and services
improve our services,” she said. “We’re always working to offer have been added under the ACS umbrella, including the Family Advocacy Program and the Relocation Assistance Program.
more.”
Today, ACS centers worldwide remain an integral part of
The concept of humanitarian concern for the welfare of others has existed as a foundation of the Army way of life since the Army family. The core programs and services provided by
pioneer days. For years, Army wives operated lending closets ACS centers have grown from its early days to include Army
and thrift shops, raised funds to help the needy and contributed Emergency Relief, Army Family Action Plan, Army Family Team
significantly to the stability of the Army community. Unfortu- Building, Army Volunteer Corps, Employment Readiness, Exnately, many of these programs would disappear or stagnate ceptional Family Member, Family Advocacy, Financial Readiwhenever their originators transferred to another duty station ness, Information and Referral, Mobilization and Deployment,
Relocation Assistance, Soldier and Family Assistance Center and
or left the service.
Enter Army Community Service, designed to provide a flex- Survivor Outreach Services. ACS continues to grow and evolve
ible framework for the operation of a viable system of social ser- to meet the changing needs of the global Army Family.
To learn more about ACS programs and services at Fort Bliss,
vices. ACS came about when then-Lt. Emma Baird was assigned
to the Army Emergency Relief Office, at the time dubbed the Per- visit blissmwr.com or call (915) 569-4ACS (4227).
community ACS
community ACS
A helping hand
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community ACS
Raise your hand and volunteer to make a difference
Tephanie Hopper, Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator
Is there a cause that you are passionate about? Do you often wish you could
be more directly involved in making a
difference in something? Are you unable to volunteer for things you care
for because of your job, school or other
everyday demands?
Saturday, September 8, Fort Bliss will
celebrate the Fort Bliss Day of Service.
Think about getting into something extremely
fulfilling and make the day productive and meaningful. It
doesn’t matter if your passion is animals, kids, homelessness, education or the environment – there is a call for you
to share what you know toward a community cause. Plan
to make a difference with this day off, and get out and volunteer your time and talent helping individuals, families
or organizations in your community.
So what can you in your part of the
world, community or street to make
a difference? There are many nonprofits and government organizations that are in great need of your
help. They need men,
women and children like you to help their
organizations ... make the world a better place for all. Maybe you can paint a
room, collect shoes or toys, or even share
a warm meal with a neighbor. All this
can be done in a day or less.
Here are a couple of reasons you should
get involved in the Fort Bliss Day of Service:
• There are many people struggling and in need
of support. Your volunteer efforts could help someone
in need.
• Many Fort Bliss and El Paso non-profit organizations
have seen their budgets slashed due to funding cuts.
• A number are organizations are doing work that is
critically needed in support of children and families and
are run completely by volunteers because their organizations do not have the financial ability to fund paid staff.
• Organizations flourish when they have active and
involved volunteers, and you could be the positive difference to a great cause.
• The Fort Bliss Day of Service is a great way to commemorate 9/11.
Raise your hand, and volunteer to make a difference in
the lives of others: Be a part of the Fort Bliss Day of Service.
Contact the Fort Bliss Army Volunteer Corps at (915)
569-7733 or like us on Facebook at “Fort Bliss Volunteers” to keep up with service opportunities available during the Fort Bliss Day
of Service.
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Biggs Express
Biggs Gym
Biggs Park
Centennial Club
Catering
Dining Room
Habanero
Java Cafe
Primo’s Express
Takeout Orders
Metro Bingo Bar
Child Development Center, East Bliss
Child Development Center, Milam
Community Center Troop Store
East Bliss Mini Mall
Ironworks Gym
School-Age Center, Milam
Soldier Activity Center
Soto Physical Fitness Facility
BOSS Headquarters
Leisure Travel Services
Unit Funds
Youth Activity Center, Milam
USO/FirstLight Federal Credit Union
USO
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U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy
AAFES SMA Bookstore
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family and mwrdirectory
Bldg. 2494 Ricker Road
(915) 568-1132
FAMILY RESILIENCE CENTER
Bldg. 250 Club Road
(915) 569-5500
SOLDIER AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER
Bldg. 887 Marshall Road
(915) 568-6923
SURVIVOR OUTREACH SERVICES
Bldg. 241 Sheridan Road
(915) 568-5970
SOTO PFC
Bldg. 20751 Constitution Avenue, East Fort Bliss
(915) 744-5788
STOUT PFC
Bldg. 2930 Cassidy Road
(915) 568-3264
MILAM PFC
Bldg. 2499 Cassidy Road
(915) 568-7318
LOGAN HEIGHTS PFC
Bldg. 4797 Ellerthorpe Road, Logan Heights
(915) 568-5198
BIGGS PFC
Bldg. 11251 Biggs Street, East Bliss
(915) 744-8730
IRONWORKS GYM
Bldg. T20700 Anzio Way, East Fort Bliss
(915) 744-8697
TENNIS CLUB & FITNESS ZONE
Bldg. 262 Club Road
(915) 569-5449
COMMUNITY POOL
Bldg. 253 Club Road
(915) 568-4825
REPLICA AQUATIC CENTER
Bldg. 5035 Dickman Road
(915) 568-7431
GYMS & FITNESS FACILITIES
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FOOD, LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
CENTENNIAL BANQUET AND CONFERENCE CENTER
Bldg. 11199 Sgt. E. Churchill Street, East Fort Bliss
(915) 744-8427
UNDERWOOD GOLF COMPLEX & GOLDEN TEE
Bldg. 3193 Coe Avenue, Logan Heights
(915) 568-1059
DESERT STRIKE LANES
Bldg. 2949 Ricker Road
(915) 568-6272
FORT BLISS ROD & GUN CLUB
Bldg. 3730 Roy Johnson Lane, Northeast El Paso
(915) 565-4867
BIGGS PARK
Bldg. 11388 Sergeant Major Boulevard, East Fort Bliss
(915) 744-8087
MICKELSEN LIBRARY
E-Wing, Basement, Bldg. 2 Pershing Circle
(915) 568-6156
RV PARK
Bldg. 4130 Ellerthorpe Road
(915) 568-0106
FRAMING BLISS
(915) 568-5563
AUTOMOTIVE SKILLS CENTER
(915) 568-7280
ITR - MAIN
Bldg. 1743 Victory Avenue
(915) 568-7506
ITR - FREEDOM CROSSING KIOSK
Freedom Crossing, Bldg. 1611 Marshall Road
(915) 569-6446
LEISURE TRAVEL SERVICES - SOTO GYM
2nd Floor, Bldg. 20751 Constitution Boulevard, East Fort Bliss
(915) 744-5105
OLD FORT BLISS MUSEUM
Bldg. 5054, Pershing Road & Pleasonton Road
(915) 568-4518
CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICES FACILITIES
CYSS PARENT CENTRAL
Bldg. 1743 Victory Avenue
(915) 568-4374
CYSS PARENT CENTRAL SATELLITE OFFICE
Bldg. 503B Pershing Road
(915) 568-2146
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER - EAST BLISS
Bldg. 20707 Kasserine Way, East Fort Bliss
(915) 744-3731
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER - LOGAN
(915) 568-3989
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER - MAIN
Bldg. 1730 Pleasonton Road
(915) 568-5689
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER - MILAM
Bldg. 11896 Haan Road, East Fort Bliss
(915) 744-7879
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER - REPLICA
(915) 569-7199
SCHOOL-AGE CENTER - BLISS
(915) 568-2178
SCHOOL-AGE CENTER - LOGAN
(915) 569-5784
SCHOOL-AGE CENTER - MILAM
(915) 744-2274
YOUTHPLEX
Bldg. 195 Chaffee Road
(915) 568-5437
YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER - MILAM
(915) 744-2278
SKIES Unlimited - Main
(915) 569-7732
SKIES Unlimited - Gymnastic CENTER
Bldg. 131 Doniphan Road
(915) 568-5544
FAMILY CHILD CARE (FCC)
Bldg. 3503 Story Road, Logan Heights
(915) 568-4198
SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER
Bldg. 503B Pershing Road
(915) 569-5064
MORE FAMILY AND MWR PHONE NUMBERS
DFMWR HEADQUARTERS
2nd Floor, Bldg. 11 Pershing Road
(915) 568-3500
PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS & SOLICITATION
2nd Floor, Bldg. 11 Pershing Road
(915) 568-4444
UNIT FUNDS
Bldg. 1743 Victory Road
(915) 568-7506
UNIT FUNDS - SOTO GYM
2nd Floor, Bldg. 20751 Constitution Boulevard, East Fort Bliss
(915) 744-5105
VET SERVICES
Bldg. 6077 Carter Road
(915) 742-2266
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