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Task Force Mountain Eagle

Woman’s History Month Obser-vance

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STRONG Spouse Project

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Easter Schedule for Riva Ridge

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Fort Drum Maple Days

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Winter Hiking 13

BOSS Madness

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Teen Job Fair 17

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Family & FRG EVENTS

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North Country Goes Green - see pg 11

Middle Year Parenting Class - see pg 14

Online Town Hall 20 March - see page 18

Sp eci al Poi nt s of I nt er es t :

PRE DEPLOYMENT BRIEF - on Tuesday, March 19th there will

be a Pre Deployment Brief at the MPA (the post movie theater) for

all Soldiers and Family members of Task Force Mountain Eagle.

Please join us for the 10:00am or the 6:00pm brief (briefs will be the

same so please choose the one the best works for you).

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MEDDAC sends flu vaccine reminder

U.S. Army Medical Department Activity flu vaccination clinics and hours are as follows:

*Guthrie Primary Care Clinic provides walk-in influenza vaccinations for Family Members and retirees who

are TRICARE beneficiaries, from 9 a.m. to noon and from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from

9 a.m. to noon Fridays.

*Eligible Department of Defense civilian employees and Guthrie Clinic health care workers can receive their

flu vaccine at the Occupational Health Clinic, from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

*Active-duty Soldiers will receive flu vaccinations by unit appointment. Consult your chain of command for

more information.

*Pregnant women are at high-risk for illness caused by influenza. The OB / GYN Clinic in Watertown will

provide flu vaccinations during its scheduled patient appointments.

Contractors on Fort Drum are not eligible to receive the vaccine through MEDDAC, but are encouraged to

obtain it through their personal health care providers or the local public health department.

Remember, getting a flu vaccine is the first and most important step in protecting against influenza.

For updates and information, call the Flu Hotline at 772-5044.

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Community to celebrate Women’s History Month Members of the Fort Drum community will celebrate Women’s History Month with an observance from 3 to 4 p.m. March 28 in the Commons, hosted by 10th Mountain Division Equal Opportunity. This year’s theme is “Women inspiring innovation through imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.” Guest speaker will be Jerilyn E. Fairman, dean for curriculum and instruction for Jefferson Community College, Watertown. Admission is free!

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See what Army Community Service (ACS) has to offer you

Did you know ACS schedules a tour of the area every Tuesday morning? It

is open to all Soldiers and dependants! Call (315) 772-6556 to schedule

your spot.

Think ACS First!

Want to know more about Army life or FRGs? Call ACS to reserve a seat.

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Upcoming Events

March 15, 16, & 18 – Used Book Sale and Swap – McEwen Library

March 15 – Intl Spouse and Hearts Apart Maple Trip - – Army Community Service

March 15 – St. Patrick’s Day Lunch and Dinner – The Commons

March 15 – Teen Midnight Sports – Youth Center

March 16 – Winter Hiking – Parks and Recreation

March 16 – Snowmobile Safety Class – Parks and Recreation

March 16 & 23 – Fort Drum Maple Days – Fort Drum Sugar Shack 45th Inf. Dr.

March 31 – Easter Brunch – The Commons

April 18 – Great Mattress Run – BOSS

April 18 – Annual Volunteer Ceremony – The Commons

April 20 – Month Of The Military Child Carnival – Youth Center

April 23 – Author, Siobhan Fallon: You Know When The Men Are Gone – McEwen

Library

TF Mountain Eagle

CDR

LTC Ortiz

315-774-1296

CSM

CSM Escalara

315-774-1297

FRG Advisor

Diana Ortiz

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HSC

CDR

CPT Balp

315-774-1465

1SG

1SG Jernigan

315-774-1463

FRG Leader

Jacqui Balp

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Corinne Contreras

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Alpha Co

CDR

CPT Mulder

315-774-1041

1SG

1SG Harnage

315-774-1042

FRG Leader

Jennifer Mulder

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Bravo Co

CDR

MAJ Hussey

315-772-4239

1SG

1SG Snyder

315-774-4237

FRG Leader

Amber Collins

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Charlie Co

CDR

CPT Wall

315-774-1056

1SG

1SG Rogers

315-774-1057

FRG Leader

Sarah Ellis

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