1 March 2012 Volume 1, Issue 5 Inside this Issue 1 From the Commander 2 3 4 6 From your FRG Leader HOOAH Happenings FRG Info Sheet FRG Survey 7 Around Town 8 Women’s Conf. Info 12 Baby Bundle Info 13 Picture 14 Contact Us From the Commander To the Badger’s and their families, An entire month has passed since the Commander’s last write ups and I haven’t thought about it until Decima reminded us the other day. This month has gone by remarkably fast meaning, we’ve been busy. The main focus has been centered on JRTC out load and planning/preparation, but we have also been continuing our training tempo towards the Soldiers core competencies and collective tasks that will need to be executed at JRTC. It’s much easier for us to cancel training as days get over come by events, than to just simply not schedule training and run the risk of Soldiers not having anything to progress on throughout the days leading up to JRTC. Our HQ Platoon and the Company’s Executive Officer, 1LT Burke, have made the JRTC pack out as painless as possible allowing the Company to continue this training tempo. UAS got a couple more flights in this month supporting 2-14 Infantry Battalions field exercise before they packed up all their equipment to get inspected for out load. In the picture (see page 13) PV2 Sabie loads his second Shadow since he has been with us while SPC Lovelace supervises and ensures PV2 Sabie is running through the sequence of events properly with his crew to launch the Shadow in the air. HUMINT finished their 2 week mobile training team course which was a general coverage of all topics HUMINT related. This past week covered source operations, meeting mechanics and refining there report writing skills. The younger Soldiers conducted graded capabilities briefs to leaders across the Brigade formation and Mr. Limerick and SSG Pennell gave a capabilities brief to all the Platoon Leaders in 2-14. SIGINT had three Soldiers attend the three week long SGA 101 course at foundry (on Post) to be properly equipped/trained on what they will be doing at JRTC. The other SIGINT Soldiers stayed busy packing for JRTC and providing capabilities briefs to other Commanders across the Brigade formation while ISR has had Soldiers training all over the country, but this has become somewhat normal to them. Three of the imagery analysts had the opportunity to attend the advanced GEOINT Production Course at the Washington Naval Yard from 7-24FEB. Two of the imagery analysts attended the Fundamentals of Thermal Infrared Exploitation and Analysis at Ft Belvoir and the remaining analysts stayed at Ft Drum and conducted a two week course at the Brigade SCIF on their DCGS-A software. Additionally, there is still some FRG events planned until we leave (most of us between 4-6MAR timeframe). On the 25th Jen Limerick has a single Soldiers meal planned for the Soldiers living in the barracks. This is going to take others involvement as well. If you feel you can contribute to an event like this, you can. There will also be a bake sale at Clark Hall on March 14 th . Anything helps contribute to making a more successful event. These FRG events are most important because they help take care of Soldiers and families. General Odierno said it well: “The strength of our Nation is our Army; the strength of our Army is our Soldiers; the strength of our Soldiers is our Families.” We must maintain the bond of trust between every Soldier and Family member and the Army as an institution that we are all a part of. These events that our FRG plans will help families better endure the month Service Members will be at JRTC. I look forward to seeing you all partake. Until next write up, V/R CPT Barclay Keay . . . Badger Beacon
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March 2012 Volume 1, Issue 5
Inside this Issue
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From the Commander
2
3
4
6
From your FRG
Leader
HOOAH Happenings
FRG Info Sheet
FRG Survey
7
Around Town
8
Women’s Conf. Info
12
Baby Bundle Info
13
Picture
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Contact Us
From the Commander To the Badger’s and their families, An entire month has passed since the Commander’s last write ups and I haven’t thought about it until Decima reminded us the other day. This month has gone by remarkably fast meaning, we’ve been busy. The main focus has been centered on JRTC out load and planning/preparation, but we have also been continuing our training tempo towards the Soldiers core competencies and collective tasks that will need to be executed at JRTC. It’s much easier for us to cancel training as days get over come by events, than to just simply not schedule training and run the risk of Soldiers not having anything to progress on throughout the days leading up to JRTC. Our HQ Platoon and the Company’s Executive Officer, 1LT Burke, have made the JRTC pack out as
painless as possible allowing the Company to continue this training tempo. UAS got a couple more flights in this month supporting 2-14 Infantry Battalions field exercise before they packed up all their equipment to get inspected for out load. In the picture (see page 13) PV2 Sabie loads his second Shadow since he has been with us while SPC Lovelace supervises and ensures PV2 Sabie is running through the sequence of events properly with his crew to launch the Shadow in the air. HUMINT finished their 2 week mobile training team course which was a general coverage of all topics HUMINT related. This past week covered source operations, meeting mechanics and refining there report writing skills. The younger Soldiers conducted graded capabilities briefs to leaders across the Brigade formation and Mr. Limerick and SSG Pennell gave a capabilities brief to all the Platoon Leaders in 2-14. SIGINT had three Soldiers attend the three week long SGA 101 course at foundry (on Post) to be properly
equipped/trained on what they will be doing at JRTC. The other SIGINT Soldiers stayed busy packing for JRTC and providing capabilities briefs to other Commanders across the Brigade formation while ISR has had Soldiers training all over the country, but this has become somewhat normal to them. Three of the imagery analysts had the opportunity to attend the advanced GEOINT Production Course at the Washington Naval Yard from 7-24FEB. Two of the imagery analysts attended the Fundamentals of Thermal Infrared Exploitation and Analysis at Ft Belvoir and the remaining analysts stayed at Ft Drum and conducted a two week course at the Brigade SCIF on their DCGS-A software. Additionally, there is still some FRG events planned until we leave (most of us between 4-6MAR timeframe). On the 25th Jen Limerick has a single Soldiers meal planned for the Soldiers living in the barracks. This is going to take others involvement as well. If you feel you can contribute to an event like this, you can. There will
also be a bake sale at Clark Hall on March 14th. Anything helps contribute to making a more successful event. These FRG events are most important because they help take care of Soldiers and families. General Odierno said it well: “The strength of our Nation is our Army; the strength of our Army is our Soldiers; the strength of our Soldiers is our Families.” We must maintain the bond of trust between every Soldier and Family member and the Army as an institution that we are all a part of. These events that our FRG plans will help families better endure the month
Service Members will be at JRTC. I look forward to seeing you all partake. Until next write up, V/R CPT Barclay Keay
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Badger Beacon
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From Your FRG Leader
Hello Badger Families –
March is upon us and that means
it’s time for JRTC (Joint Readiness Training Center). For those of you
that haven’t experienced this before it is approximately one month long
and they go to Fort Polk, LA to train
as if they were downrange; it’s a good opportunity for them to iron
out some of the kinks before they actually deploy. I hope, as I am
sure most of you do, that this
month goes by quickly! Last month we had an AWESOME fundraiser
and were able to make over $500 to go towards our next big event.
When we last spoke we were trying to decide when would be a good
time to have our next big event; a
ball, summer picnic, trip (maybe to Water Safari) or Christmas party. I
would really like to hear your suggestions for what you would like
to see the funds go towards. We
have a bake sale at Clark Hall on the 2nd floor on March 14th from 1100-
1400. It will be a Mexican theme with beef and pulled pork tacos or
taco salad with a drink and baked good for $5. We sold out FAST last
time and with it being in the middle
of 3rd BCT coming home we should do GREAT! I will need help though
in the areas of donating baked goods, drinks and help manning the
table. If you can help in ANY of
these I would really appreciate it and PLEASE get in contact with me!
There will also be a BN chili cook off on April 16th at the BN motor pool
starting at 1100. It will be $5 per
person to enter and we can have 5 people represent the company. We
will also be selling small samples of the chili for $1 and bowls for $5.
Again, if you are interested in helping please let me know! I also
wanted to thank Mrs. Carpenter and
Marcia (our MFLC) for donating food
to the single soldier lunch that we had on Feb 25th. I think we had a
decent turnout and it seems like everyone had a good time. Now for
some sad news; Stephanie Burke
has stepped down as the FRG Co-Leader. Living so far away now she
feels that she doesn’t have the time that she thinks the FRG deserves to
function as the Co-Leader, but on a bright note she has agreed to stay
on as the FRG Secretary and I
couldn’t be happier! Thank you very much Stephanie for all that you do,
I really appreciate you! The battalion is looking for spouses who
speak Korean, Chinese, or Russian
who wouldn’t mind translating phone calls. Please let Decima (our
BN FRSA) know if you are willing to help out! As deployment nears I am
trying to make sure that I have everyone’s information so in this
newsletter I am including a FRG Info
Sheet and FRG Survey. I would like to get the family member’s input as
far as what can be done to make this a FRG that you want to
participate in. I would also like to
get family information to make sure that I can put this info in the
Company Newsletter as well as add the family member to the family
Chain of Concern so we are able to
get a hold of them during deployment. Our next meeting will
be at the Adirondack Creek Community Center at 9797
Constitution Ave on Fort Drum at 1800. It will be a potluck so please
bring a dish to share. There is a
playroom for the kids as well!
Again, thank you all for everything you do!
Jennifer
March Happenings 3-14 1100-1400 Bake Sale Clark Hall The FRG will be selling a
Mexican themed lunch at Clark Hall as a fundraiser. If you can
donate time or baked goods
PLEASE contact me!
3-15 1800 FRG Meeting Adirondack Creek We will be having our monthly
FRG meeting at the Adirondack Creek Community Center. It will
be a pot luck dinner so please
bring a dish to share. We will be discussing future fundraisers and
the use of the funds.
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Promotions Awards NONE AAM – SPC Pena Reenlistments NONE Gains Welcome to SFC Blanchet, SSG Egli, SPC Yoeman, PFC Bartlett, PFC Monica, PFC Roller, PFC Anderson, PFC Koller, PV2 Miller, and PV2 Poleon. Leaving the Family Farewell to SPC Pena who is PCSing and SPC Saint who is ETSing! Good luck in your future endeavors! We are also saying goodbye to SFC Redwing, SSG Ritz, SPC Meyer, and SPC Thomas who have been relocated to different battalions. Special Congratulations Special congratulations to CPL Karvelos on her lateral promotion and SPC Lovelace for being selected as Bravo Company Soldier of the Month! Birthdays in March Anniversaries in March 19 Mar – Mrs. Dahl 12 Mar – PFC and Mrs. Flores-Jimenez 21 Mar – Mrs. Flores-Jimenez 25 Mar – Mr. and Mrs. Limerick 26 Mar – Mrs. Grabill 25 Mar – SPC and Mrs. Goodrum 27 Mar – SSG and Mrs. Branner 30 Mar – SSG and Mrs. Lyse Expecting SPC and Mrs. Lyon – 17 April 2012 Mr. and Mrs. Ellis – 16 July 2012 SPC Saint – 11 March 2012 SPC and Mrs. Eppards – 13 June 2012 Baby Badgers NONE
***If you would like to submit your special event please contact Jennifer Limerick***
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FRG Information Sheet 1. Name _________________________________________________________
2. Sponsor’s Name and Rank ___________________________________________
The Enlisted Spouses Club is holding a Women’s Conference on March 16 and 17th at the Commons. It is $30 for both days and it includes lunch. There are many different classes that are offered that are geared towards women in the military (soldier and spouse alike). I went a couple of years ago and I had a blast! Take a look below to see the classes that are offered this year. If you would like to attend fill out the registration form and mail it in (along with your payment) to the address on the form. Registration is due March 1st.
2012 Women’s Conference Workshop Descriptions Flower Arrangements Simmons You see beautiful flower arrangements almost everywhere you turn. You see them premade in the store and the price shocks you. Shari will teach you how to make a simple yet beautiful arrangement yourself. Investing In Your Future Financial MFLC With the economic rebound, everyone is wary and cautious on where to put your money. Key Bank will teach you where it is safe and how to invest for short and long term in this post-recession era. Portable Businesses: How to PCS & Stay Successful Robin Stephenson Calling all Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, Scentsy consultants! Anyone that has a home based business or small business this class is for you! Learn how to stay in touch with contacts when you PCS and build your business when you get to your new location without losing revenue. Car Care 101 Firestone How many of us had to learn how to pump gas when our husbands deployed? Or how to check air pressure in the vehicle, or even know to check the oil and transmission fluid? Don’t worry you aren’t alone. Firestone will take you through the care of your car so it doesn’t end up in the junk yard! Chart Your Course For Success Parent to Parent Get your middle school/high school student on the right track. Learn what will help them prepare for college and what you can do now to get them ready for their life! Hidden Casualties of War Behavioral Health Not every Soldier comes home with physical wounds. This workshop will take you through the signs of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and what you can do to get help for your loved one. Home 101: Buying vs. Renting Hunt Real Estate Let Gwyn Monnat’s team at Hunt Real Estate take you through the diverse market of Northern New York. What is so different about here? When should I buy a house? When should I rent? Should I rent out the house I own or sell? Hunt is here to take you through some of the concerns and what may work best in this area. Educational Opportunities for Spouses Joe Agresti There are so many opportunities for spouses and family members to get educational assistance. Mr. Agresti will go over all the hidden secrets that may lie in the educational field.
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Extreme Couponing Katharine Jackson You’ve seen the shows, you’ve read the news; now it’s time to be a part of the extreme couponing movement! Katharine will take you through the secrets and tips of the art of extreme couponing. This is not a workshop you’d want to miss. How to Navigate the Medical Field Martin’s Point It seems inevitable when you come to a new duty station, someone in the family gets sick before the first box is unloaded. Martin’s Point will teach you how to move with you medical records and how to make the transition easy and fast. Drug Abuse Awareness ASAP It seems like every time you turn around there is a new drug infecting our community and schools. The most recent is Spice and Bath
Salts. ASAP will go into the world of this new and legal form of synthetic drugs and how to educate and protect your family.
Adoption Office of Child and Family Services Thought about adoption? Think it may be for your family? Let OCFS talk about requirements and regulations for US and foreign adoptions. They’ll cover topics specific to military and what DOD offers for reimbursements Movement Through Dance Amy Earle School of Dance Miss Amy will go through fitness dance, Latin and touch on some ballroom. Learn how to make your body move, feel good and have fine while doing it. Cake Decorating 101 Julie Coffman Cake Boss & DC Cupcake fans, this is for you! Learn simple decorating tips from the pros. Even if you don’t think you have the best skills,
you can do this!
What Is That and What Does it Do? Tom Boy Tools: Amanda Jones Most of our husbands have tools, right? Most of our husbands fix things while they are home, right? And of course, most things don’t
become broke until they are gone, right? Well that’s what Amanda is for. She has her tool bag full of all sorts of goodies! She will go
through simple tools, what they are for and some simple fixes. She’ll also tell you when it’s probably best to call a pro!
Holistic Health and Healing TapInfinity: Val Silver Val will discuss holistic health and healing: exactly what it is and why it’s important to your well being. She’ll discuss different types of
healing and some pros and cons plus navigating the terms. Use this information to empower yourself in relation to your own health and
wellness and when partnering with your medical providers.
Educational Transitions for Children School Liaison Office Military Families transition frequently which can add additional stress when having to make educational choices. School Liaison Services (SLS) can help cope with the additional stressors while moving from installation to installation or even from school to school locally. Simple tips will help you successfully transition your student and ease the stress of relocating. SLS will also provide you with educational options in the Tri-County area. Things You Didn’t Know About Breast Cancer Dr. Lucal It seems like every day there is something on the news that is “breaking” about breast cancer. Samaritan Medical Center’s team will take you through what is vital information and what you need to walk away knowing.
Repurposing Nana Rose
A shelf made out of door knobs or a chair as a planter. Let the professionals from Nana Rose teach you how to turn something ordinary
into something amazing.
Personal Organization Put it Simply Organizing How many times has it happened to you that you’ve gotten to a new duty station, unpacked all of your belongings and realized you can’t
find anything?! Take the stress out of everyday life and any unneeded stress from PCSing by getting organized.
Bows & Pretty Things NNY Gals: Maria Runyon How beautiful is a little girl with bows in her hair? How cute is it when she has a bow for every outfit!? NNY Gals will teach you how to
make and assemble bows to put on headbands, clips or barrettes. Come learn how to coordinate your best girl!
Tennis Shoes to Dress Blues: Formal Functions Made Easy ACS Protocol can be an intimidating word for many. Gaining and understanding of Army spouse’s etiquette through this course will allow
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you to enjoy all social functions with your spouse from those in blue jeans to a black tie affair. Wine 101 Class 6/Aafes The Class 6 will teach you how to pair wine, and how to properly taste it all through their wine selection from their
winery in the 1000 Islands.
Public Speaking: Tips and Tools Toast Masters Clam up when you get put on the spot? All of a sudden do you develop a stammer that only seems to come on when you are in front of a
crowd? It happens all the time. Kathy will teach you how to speak on the spot and in front of anyone!
What Happens with the Unexpected Dawn Bauschke: Casualty Assistance Center No one likes to think about what would happen if an incident occurred with your loved one. But being prepared for a situation and having the knowledge and expectations of what should happen will make the transition smoother. Dauwn will talk about what happens in the event of a casualty notification and what the roles and responsibilities are of the notification and assistance officers. She’ll also go over basic SGLI information.
