FRSA FLASH Thursday, 26 January 2012 .

THOUGHTS 2

TAX ASSISTANCE 3

SURVEY 5

THEATER 7

FRG MEETING 8

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 Hurst

TF MTN Eagle CSM

Michele Galloway

TF MTN Eagle FRSA

Office 315-774-1206

Cell 315-836-6496

FROM 277th FRSA: The Gates are OPEN!!!

Beginning Monday January 30 two additional gates on post will open

during morning hours to give motorist alternate access to the instal-

lation and air field and help relieve morning traffic congestion.

The Nash gate on NYS Route 26 across from the Wheeler-Sack Army

Airfield and the gate at Munns Corners and NYS Route 3a in Deferiet

will be open from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday to De-

partment of Defense ID cards holders only.

The opening of the Nash gate is expected to ease traffic along NYS

Route 26 in Great Bend. The gate in Deferiet will provide an alternate

route to the airfield. These gates will not be open during the week-

ends or holidays.

The other six access gates will remain unchanged.

THOUGHTS TO CONSIDER !!!

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Never give up! Many people give up moments before they achieve break-

through. A person needs perseverance to keep pressing forward in the face of

difficulty. It takes stamina, strength and uncompromising fortitude to continue

moving forward in the face of unrelenting difficulties.

Harriett Beecher Stowe was a woman who determined to persevere through

every difficult place. She and her husband were strong supporters of the Under-

ground Railroad. Harriett was an outspoken woman about the problems of slav-

ery. Her book, "Uncle Tom's Cabin," gave an emotional portrayal of the impact

of slavery.

Stowe learned to persevere through the difficulties of voicing her passion for

freedom. She is quoted as saying: "Never give up, for that is just the place and

time that the tide will turn."

Others may quit. Others may turn back. Don't be included with others. You will

reach a moment when you will achieve your breakthrough. Persevere toward

your goal. Watch the tide turn and allow your difficult place to become the place

of breakthrough!

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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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JANUARY 2012 Preview Is Now Available Online

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

January%202012%20Pre-

view_FMWR_Preview.pdf

Snow Ridge Ski Resort is having their Military Free Day Lift Ticket Days again this year. Dates are as followed; Wednesday - Every Wednesday thru the entire ski season Friday - January 6 & 20, February 3 & 10, March 2, 9 & 16, 2012 Hours of Operation are Mon and Tues Closed Wed 10am-4pm Thurs - Friday 10am-8:30pm Sat - Sun and Holidays 9am-4pm Stop on by our Parks and Recreation building here on post to rent skiing or snowboarding equipment. Click on the link for pricing information. http://drummwr.com/ParksandRecreation_files/Brochure%2010-2011%20winter.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 JAN 26 - 1900 The Sitter (R) ALL SEATS FOR THIS SHOWING $1

FRI JAN 27 - 1900 Sherlock Holmes (PG-13)

2130 The Sitter (R)

SAT JAN 28 - 1400 The Muppets (PG)

1900 Sherlock Holmes (PG-13)

2130 The Sitter (R) SUN JAN 29 - 1400 The Muppets (PG) 1700 Sherlock Holmes (PG-13)

THU FEB 02 - 1900 Sherlock Holmes (PG-13) ALL SEATS FOR THIS SHOWING $1

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SEE FLYERS AHEAD!!!

January 26 – Boss Gaming Tournament – BOSS

January 27 – Right Arm Night – Commons

January 28 – BOSS Trip to Turning Stone Casino – BOSS

January 28 – Ice Fishing Trip – Parks

January 28 – Youth Trip to Dry Hill Tubing Park – Youth Services

Coming Attractions & Items of Interest

277th ASB FRG Meeting

DATE: Thursday, February 9, 2012

TIME: 4.30P.M.

LOCATION: Family Life Center

Po Valley Road

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Battle Rhythm: Getting It

In Gear for the New Year!!!

2012 Is Here!