FRSA FLASH WEDNESDAY, 14 MARCH 2012 .

THOUGHTS 2

CLIFF HIGHLIGHTS 7

THEATER 8

EDUCATION 9-10

URGENT CARE 14-15

VCCUS 17

Special Points of Interest

Contents of this newsletter are compiled from multiple Military Family news sources. Material pre-

sented does not represent the views or endorsement of the 10th CAB or the Army. This material is for

personal use of the readers. All readers are encouraged to do further research for all applicable re-

strictions and guidelines.

LTC Stiller

TF MTN Eagle Cdr

CSM Escalera

TF MTN Eagle CSM

Michele Galloway

TF MTN Eagle FRSA

Office 315-774-1206

Cell 315-836-6496

FROM 277th FRSA: FRG Meeting Highlights inside.

Lenten/Easter Schedule inside.

THOUGHTS TO CONSIDER !!!

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Adversity is not the final chapter of your life...it is merely an experience. In life, we will encounter

difficult experiences. We cannot change these trials. We can only allow them to change us.

Throughout history, many great men and women learned to face the adversity that came into

their lives. They took the challenging situations and found a way to come through in victory.

One of those great people was a young Hungarian boy. He participated in the 1952 Olympics. He

had incredible eye-hand coordination. Due to his high level skills he was able to hit bulls-eye on

the target again and again. He was so great in his sport that he won a gold medal.

Later, adversity struck. The young boy lost his right shooting arm. Yet...he did not allow that to

stop him. Four years later he returned to the Olympics and split the bull's eye again. This time he

did it using his left arm!

Meet your adverse situation with courage. Give it the best you have to give. You may be having a

difficult experience. Your life is not over. Face your future with determination to come through in

victory. Hit the bull's eye again!

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Fort Drum Tax Assistance Center offers free tax return preparation Capt. Jordan Walerstein Tax Assistance Center Officer in Charge The Fort Drum Tax Assistance Center is scheduled to open Tuesday. Staffed by IRS trained and certified Soldiers, the TAC will prepare and electronically file your federal and state in-come tax returns free of charge. By filing your return electronically, you can receive your re-fund in as little as one week. Part of the Legal Assistance Office and the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, the TAC staff assists active-duty Soldiers, mobilized Reservists on active duty for more than 29 days, retired service members and their Families. Under Army regulations, self-employed taxpayers and those involved in other private business activities are not eligible for tax assistance services. (Family Child Care providers remain eligi-ble.) The TAC staff also is equipped to prepare 2010 returns for Soldiers returning from deployment who were not able to file last year. Located on South Post at the corner of Lewis and Conway / First Street West in Bldg. T-120 (near the AAFES gas station and across the street from Behavioral Health), the TAC will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Beginning Monday, you may call 772-6727 to schedule a next business day appointment. Throughout tax season, the appointment line will open at 1 p.m. each day and will remain open until all appointments are filled for the next business day. The following documents are required to schedule an appointment:

Military ID (Common Access Card)

Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents and/or a Social Security num-ber verification letter issued by the Social Security Administration. (Your military ID is not suffi-cient.)

Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents listed on the tax return. Your Army W-2, which is available at www.mypay.dfas.mil. (Your leave and earnings state-ment is not sufficient.)

A voided check to receive your refund by direct deposit. To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present or have a special power of attorney or IRS Form 2848 authorizing you to sign the return. The following documents may be necessary depending on your circumstances:

Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter for you, your spouse and dependents;

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Check out all the FACEBOOK

pages. We have a page for the 10th

Combat Aviation Brigade as well as

each of our Task Forces within our

Brigade.

Proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN; Wage and earning statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R from all employers of all of your Family Members; Interest and dividend statements from banks and brokers, including mortgage interest state-ments (Forms 1099); A copy of last year’s federal and state returns if available; Divorce decrees and receipts for alimony paid or received; Child custody and support orders; Receipts for IRA contributions;

Total paid for day care provider and the day care provider’s tax identifying number (the pro-vider's Social Security number or business Employer Identification Number); and Receipts and other supporting documentation if you plan to itemize your deductions in lieu of the standard deduction. Visit www.facebook.com/drumtax for the most up-to-date information on the TAC. For more information, call the Fort Drum Tax Assistance Center at 772-3735.

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MARCH 2012 Preview Is Now Available Online

http://www.drummwr.com/ClassesandEvents_files/

March%202012%20Pre-

view_FMWR_Preview.pdf

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What’s Playing at the Movies?

Post Theater

Bldg 10725, North Riva Ridge

Admission is $4.50 for adults; $2.25 for children 6-11; FREE for children 5

and younger.

For more movie information, call 772-5571

THU MAR 15 - 1900 Man on a Ledge (PG-13) ALL SEATS FOR THIS SHOWING $1 FRI MAR 16 - 1900 Chronicle (PG-13) 2130 The Grey (R) SAT MAR 17 - 1400 Big Miracle (PG)

1900 One For the Money (PG-13)

2130 The Grey (R) SUN MAR 18 - 1400 Big Miracle (PG) 1700 Chronicle (PG-13)

THU MAR 22 - 1900 One For the Money (PG-13) ALL SEATS FOR THIS SHOWING $1 FRI MAR 23 - 1900 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG) 2130 Safe House (R) SAT MAR 24 - 1400 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG)

1900 Safe House (R)

2130 Chronicle (PG-13) SUN MAR 25 - 1400 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG) 1700 Chronicle (PG-13)

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MARCH 2012 UPCOMING EVENTS

Joe Wietecha , Our Personal Financial Counselor, is

back and here to help 277th Soldiers and Families on

Thursdays (at BN) with any financial issues or just to ask

questions. Call him at 586-350-7650 to help set up a

budget, check your credit, develop a plan to get out of debt,

get started investing, or whatever you need assistance

with.

HSC FRG MEETING

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012, 5:30pm

277th Battalion Classroom

MFLC-

PFC

March 14 – New Hiking Club Meeting – Adventure Training March 15 – Gaming Tournament - BOSS March 16 – EFMP Autism Support Group – Army Community Service March 16 & 17 – Fort Drum Women’s Conference – Enlisted Spouses March 16 & 17 – Photo Exhibit – Youth Center March 17 – Indoor Soccer Tournament – Sports Office March 17 - Trip to Syracuse Stage – Youth Center March 17 – Saint Patrick’s Day Irish Dinner – The Commons March 20 & 21 – AFTB Level 2 Training – Army Community Service March 22, 23, & 24 – Hunters Safety Training – Adventure Training March 23 – In Her Shoes: Living With Domestic Violence – Army Community Service March 24 – Snowmobile Safety Class March 24 – Trip To Turning Stone - BOSS March 24 – Skate Jam – Youth Center March 26 – 30 – AFTB Instructor Training – Army Community Service March 30 – Right Arm Night – The Commons

MARCH 2012 COMING ATTRACTIONS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST

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Urgent Care Clinic Building 11050 Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm

Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Urgent Care Services are available on a walk-in

basis for eligible beneficiaries.

No Emergency Services are available at Guthrie Army Health Clinic.

The Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) provides care to beneficiaries for urgent illnesses on a walk-in basis.

Our goal is to provide urgent care on post, minimizing unnecessary and lengthy visits to local Emer-

gency Departments.

When should you go to the Urgent Care Clinic?

Sore throat, colds, flu and fever

Urinary tract infections

Yeast infections

Ear or sinus infections

Vomiting, diarrhea and nausea

Pink eye

Rashes / skin infections

Seasonal allergies

Insect bites

Minor wound care

Simple burns and cuts

Strains, sprains, aches and pains from minor trauma

When should you go to the Emergency Department?

Chest pain

Trouble breathing

Throat swelling

Severe, unrelenting abdominal pain

Excessive vomiting or diarrhea

Uncontrolled bleeding

Choking, or suspected foreign body aspiration

Poisoning, or accidental overdose of medicines

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Urgent Care Clinic (CONT)

Sudden, very severe headaches

Sudden slurred speech or weakness of arms or legs

Seizures, loss of consciousness or prolonged confusion

Severe and/or extensive burns

Head or back injuries

Any injury after a motor vehicle accident

Broken bones

In summary, a good way to decide if you should go to the UCC or a hospital Emergency Department

(ED), is to ask yourself, “Would I go to a Doctor's office for this?"

If you believe your condition is serious or life-threatening, call “911” or visit the nearest ED.

Behavioral Health Concerns If you or someone you know has already attempted suicide and there is a

life-threatening emergency, the first response should be to call 911. For other urgent behavioral health

concerns, specialists are available during normal duty hours (Monday-Friday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm) at the

Fort Drum/USA MEDDAC Behavioral Health Department (Building P36) for walk-in appointments. During

non-duty hours, the Acute Care Clinic at Guthrie (Building P11050) has behavioral health personnel

available for urgent mental health concerns from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. After 8:00 pm, persons with urgent

behavioral health concerns should contact Samaritan Medical Center at (315)785-4516 or Mobile Crisis

Services of North Country Transitional Living Services at (315)782-2327.

Referrals The providers and staff of the Urgent Care Clinic cannot provide referrals to other providers. If

you require a referral, please contact your Primary Care Provider.

Clinic Telephone Numbers Appointments (315)772-2778

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Battle Rhythm: Getting It

In Gear for the New Year!!!

2012 Is Here!