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Contents of this newsletter are compiled from multiple Military Family news sources. Materials

presented does not represent the views or endorsement of Task Force Six Shooters, 6-6 CAV or the

Army. This material is for personal use of the readers. All readers are encouraged to do further

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Pg 2 = Announcements

Pg 6 = Events

Pg 11 = Upcoming Training

Pg 12 = Chapel Services

Pg 14 = Things to Do

Pg 17= Youth Fun and Activities

Pg 18 = Single Soldier Events

Pg 22 = FRG Corner

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FRSA Flash

Food $en$e – March 2012 A program of the Food Bank of Central New York

Register and pay in advance for your unit at Faith Fellowship Church or the Water-town Urban Mission. On Distribution Day you can sign up for the following month.

Pay $15.50 in cash or Food Stamps (EBT). More than one unit can be purchased. In addition to the basic food “unit,” special items are available for purchase also. Many customers find the food is worth approx. $25-35!

Pick up your food unit Thursdays at Water-town Urban Mission, 247 Factory St. Bring your receipt with you. If you are unable to pick up your unit, give the receipt to a friend or relative to pick up for you.

Food must be picked up on time. Food not picked up on Distribution Day will be do-nated to the Faith Fellowship and Water-town Urban Mission Food Pantries.

Everyone is eligible to purchase food from Food $en$e, including senior citizens, college students, singles, disabled, shut-ins, working and military families.

Food $en$e offers everyone the opportunity to stretch their food budget dollars by pur-chasing quality and delicious food units at a discount—not to mention the great specials available!

There are no income requirements! If you eat, you can get Food $en$e! Food $en$e is NOT a federal, state or local government program. It is NOT part of any social service agency or any religious organization. It is NOT a hand-out! Food $en$e is a Helping Hand!

How do you purchase food from Food $en$e?

There will be NO refunds or credits given on food not picked up!

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You are not obligated to order every month but you are encouraged to enjoy the Food $en$e savings!

*Order and pay by Friday, March 9 ~ Distribution on March 22 ~ 3:00 to 4:00*

Projected Food $en$e List—1 Unit $15.50

Chicken Patties, 1 lb.

Tilapia Fillets, 12 oz.

Ground Beef, 1 lb.

Bologna, 1 lb.

Stuffed rigatoni, 12 oz.

Sliced carrots, 1 lb.

Chicken Noodle Soup, 10.5 oz

Mac & Cheese, 7.25 oz.

Peanut Butter Pie, 5.6 oz.

Sliced Pears, 15 oz.

Fresh Produce

Fresh Produce

Register from 9:00 am – 12 noon

Watertown Urban Mission 247 Factory Street, Watertown, NY

or Faith Fellowship Church

131 Moore Avenue, Watertown, NY

Distribution from 3:00 - 4:00 pm Held at Watertown Urban Mission

site only.

For more information: Anita Ciulo @ 782-8440 or

Deborah Wiley @ 782-4421 Philadelphia Area

Rick Pickert @ 523-4012

Dave Fleming @ 642-6115

1. Hickory glazed bone-in spiral ham, 7.5 lbs. for $17.25

2. Breaded haddock strips, 4 lbs. for $8.50

3. Apple & cranberry stuffed chicken breast, 2 lbs. for $8.00

4. Stouffer’s four cheese pasta bake, 6 lbs. for $8.75

5. Turkey burgers, 3 lbs. for $6.75

6. Sliced American cheese, 5 lbs. for $10.50

7. Italian Sausage, 3 lbs. for $7.50

This Month’s Specials are:

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Tricare chooses Metlife not United Concordia for dental coverage

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) upheld a decision to award a $3.1 billion Tricare dental

plan contract to a different insurer, its first change in 15 years. Tricare Management Activity agency at the

U.S. Department of Defense decided to give New York, N.Y.-based Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. a $3.1

billion dental plan contract rather than United Concordia Cos., based in Harrisburg, Pa. Tricare managers de-

cided that the MetLife provider network suited the military insurance program better than United Concordia’s

network, the Pittsburgh Post Gazette reported. United Concordia, a division of Pittsburgh, Pa.-based High-

mark, was the Tricare dental program provider for 15 years.

Effective May 1, 2012, MetLife will become the dental carrier for the TDP. MetLife will begin providing den-

tal coverage to over 2 million family members of uniformed service active duty personnel, members of the

Selected Reserve and Individual Ready Reserve, their eligible family members, and Survivors.

Beneficiaries will have access to MetLife's network with over 161,000 dentist access points, and this number

continues to grow. Additional information about the contract is available at www.tricare.mil/TDPcontract and

benefit updates are available at www.tricare.mil.

PLEASE NOTE that the change to MetLife is for the TDP program only. The Active Duty Dental Program

will still be administered by United Concordia®. Changes to the TDP will include enhanced dental coverage

at a lower premium share than before. MetLife will distribute program information, provider network details

beginning in first quarter 2012. Highlights to the benefits and enhancements are listed below:

· Coverage of posterior resin (tooth colored/white) fillings

· Increase in the annual maximum to $1,300 per enrollee (formerly this was $1,200

· Increase in the lifetime orthodontic maximum to $1,750

· $1,200 per year for services related to dental treatment due to an accident as defined in the TDP handbook

· No cost shares for scaling and root planing (deep cleaning) for diabetics

· Coverage of an additional (3rd) cleaning for women during pregnancy

· Expansion of the survivor benefits to surviving spouse and child(ren)

If you would like to check if your dentist is already part of the MetLife network,

please click Find a Dentist on the right and search for a DPPO provider. If the

dentist is not a member, dentists can easily request an application on our web-

site for dentists, http://www.metdental.com/.

Effective May 1, 2012 MetLife will become the dental carrier for the Tricare Dental Plan.

MetLife and United Concordia, the current TDP contractor, are working together to complete the contract

transition activities for MetLife’s start on May 1, 2012. TDP claims with a date of service prior to May 1,

2012 will continue to be processed by United Concordia until April 30, 2013. All TDP claims with a date of

service on or after May 1, 2012 will be submitted to MetLife. Please make note of these important dates to

ensure timely processing of your TDP claims. The new TDP contract that MetLife will be administering is

not to be confused with the separate TRICARE dental contract that covers eligible uniformed service mem-

bers. The Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP) will continue to be administered by United Concordia. Met-

Life is looking forward to the opportunity to provide quality dental coverage and oral health educational pro-

grams to the more than 2 million TDP beneficiaries, which include the family members of all active duty uni-

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General and Family Dentistry

** Please note that this is not a complete list just some within the Fort Drum area.

For a list of participating Dentists or for specialists go to http://www.metlife.com and click on the search box

in the upper right.

WESTSIDE DENTAL

1116 ARSENAL ST STE 202

WATERTOWN, NY 13601

Tel 315 779 2222

THOMAS P MCCUE

2 S MAIN ST

PHILADELPHIA, NY 13673

Tel 315 642 0318

CARTHAGE DENTAL CARE

35761 SAYRE RD

CARTHAGE, NY 13619

Tel 315 493 6003

ASPEN DENTAL

20991 ARSENAL ST NYS RTE 3

WATERTOWN, NY 13601

Tel 315 785 9620

NORTH COUNTRY

CHILDRENS CLINIC

238 ARSENAL ST

WATERTOWN, NY 13601

Tel 315 788 9834

SARAH LATIF

STEPHEN A AHLGRIM

125 MULLIN ST

WATERTOWN, NY 13601

Tel 315 782 2241

CARTHAGE COMMUNITY

DENTAL CLINIC

3 BRIDGE ST

CARTHAGE, NY 14319

Tel 315 493 3510

LACLAIR FAMILY DENTAL

111 S MECHANIC ST

CARTHAGE, NY 13619

Tel 315 493 1184

SUNSHINE DENTAL

140 EASTERN BLVD

WATERTOWN, NY 13601

Tel 315 779 8080 JEFFERSON DENTAL HEALTH

19333 US ROUTE 11

WATERTOWN, NY 13601

Tel 315 788 7070

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Upcoming Events

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Call for Exemplary Military Children

Between multiple deployments, relocations and time spent apart, Military Families must learn

to make every second together count. While Soldiers are protecting our country, their Families

are doing their part on the homefront to keep the tight-knit community from unraveling.

To honor their sacrifices and to celebrate April as Month of the Military Child, The Mountain-

eer staff is looking for four Fort Drum youths who show exceptional character at home, in

school and in the community. Submissions will be accepted through March 9 and should be

limited to 200 words.

Children will be selected based on the following criteria:

* Scholastic activities and involvement

* Family contribution

(helping out at home, chores, etc.)

* Community activities and involvement

* Leadership skills

* Volunteer service

* Academic standing / achievement

* Other activities, such as clubs, internships and summer work

Include any awards and honors the child has achieved.

A nominee must be a student within grades 7-12 and reside with a military service member as-

signed at Fort Drum. Selections will be made before April 1. The Mountaineer will highlight

each child with a feature article and photos on the "Mountaineer People" page (B3). Families

with more than one child may submit one entry per child or a combined entry. To submit a

child for consideration, email the essay in a Word document to drum.pao@conus.army.mil

with the words

"Military Child Nominee" in the subject line. Include the child's name and age, and the mili-

tary parent's name, unit and telephone number.

If a child is selected to be featured, The Mountaineer staff reserves the right to reprint any part

of the essay in the article.

Submissions received after the deadline will not be considered.

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At the Movies

Post Theater

Playing @ 6 Reel Time, Bldg 10725

North Riva Ridge

Thursday—8 Mar

Haywire (R) - 7pm

All Seats for this showing are $1

Friday—9 Mar

Man On a Ledge (PG-13) - 7pm

Haywire (R) - 9:30pm

Saturday—10 Mar

Big Miracle (PG) - 2pm

Man On a Ledge (PG-13) - 7pm

Haywire (R) - 930pm

Sunday—11 Mar

Big Miracle (PG) - 2pm

Man On a Ledge (PG-13) - 5pm

Salmon Run Stadium 12

Now playing

Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax 3D(PG)

Project X (R)

Act of Valor (R)

Gone (PG-13)

Tyler Perry’s Good Deeds (PG-13)

Wanderlust (R)

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance

(PG-13)

The Secret World of Arrietty (G)

This Means War (PG-13)

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

(PG)

The Vow (PG-13)

The Artist (PG-13)

Sports Office: Sign up for sporting events through the FT. Drum Fitness, Athletics, and Aquatics Sports Office in the Magrath Sports Complex, 772-6663. Rosters are due in advance in order to participate. Water Aerobics—Every Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri 10:30a—11:30a. Aerobics and Fitness Classes— Mon-day—Friday. Jim Moshier 772-6663.

Pine Plains Bowling Center: *Daily Bowling Specials—Bowl a Lunch—Mon-Fri; Bowl Two, Get One Free—Tuesday; All You Can Bowl Wednesdays; All You Can Bowl Cosmic Bowling Thursdays; Pay as you Play Cosmic Bowling Saturdays; Sunday Family Bowling Special; and All-You-Can-Bowl Sunday. Also have Birthday Packages. * Lil’ Skeeter’s BBQ Restaurant is famous for honey smoked barbeques and sauces. Get fresh made pizza & wings. Dine in/take out. Jeanne Layhee 772-6601.

Adventure Training: Most trips & events are free or at a nominal fee for Soldiers & guest, call 772-4010 for details. ATV Safety Courses—available by request. Extreme Sports for Recreation & Training—Orienteering. Hunting & Fishing, ATV’s, Sportsman Shooting, Rock/Mountain Climbing, Skydiving, White-water Rafting. Murray Averill 772-4010.

Arts & Crafts: Classes are regularly scheduled for crafts such as hand building clay, glass fusion, stained glass, sewing, quilting, knitting, watercolor painting, photography and framing, etc. Studios—are avail-able at a walk in basis for $1 per hour or $4 per day. Retail Store—Art and craft supplies are available in the retail store. Terry Buckley 772-5606

Parks & Recreation: Remington Park RV Campground & Cabins—Reservations 772-5435. Party Equipment Rental—Make your next family or unit function a success. Rent large grills, popcorn, cotton candy and sno-cone makers, inflatable bouncies, tables, chairs, coolers, ice & dunking booth. Leisure Travel Services—Travel Center Discount Tickets—Stop in and check out the available discount tickets for local & out of state attractions. Gene Spencer 772-8222.

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Recurring Events

Tell Fort Drum how they are doing!

Let your voice be heard through

ICE Comments!

ICE is Interactive Customer Evaluation

This is where you can provide all types of feedback

on various services offered throughout Fort Drum.

Visit http://ice.disa.mil

Enter “Drum” in the search box

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March 1 – National Library Week Book Mark Contest – McEwen Library

March 2 – A Cold Winter‟s Night Program Ending Party – McEwen Library

March 3 – Snowmobile Ride – Adventure Training

March 3 – Women‟s History Month Celebration – Youth Center

March 4 – CYS Services Sports Family Time – CYSS Sports

March 5 – 16 – Indoor Triathlon – Sports Office

March 6 & 7 – AFTB Level 1 Training – Army Community Service

March 9 – Youth Conflict Resolution Training – Youth Center

March 10 – Ice Fishing Trip – Parks and Recreation

March 10 – 2012 Basketball Tournament – Sports Office

March 10 – Maple Days – McEwen Library

March 10 – Texas Hold „Em Tournament – BOSS

March 10 – Trip to Monster Truck Jam – Parks and Recreation

March 10 – Midnight Sports – Youth Center

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

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Family Readiness Classes

AFTB Level 2 9a-4p Mar 20-21, 2012 @ ACS

AFTB Level 1 9a-4p Mar 6-7, 2012 @ ACS

Key Caller Training 2p—3:30p Mar 15, 2012 @ ACS

FRG Leader Training 9a—1p Mar 8, 2012 @ ACS

Informal Funds Training 2p-3p, 5-6p Mar 8, 2012 @ ACS

Key Caller Training 5p—6:30p Mar 15, 2012 @ ACS

EFMP Support Group 11:30a-1p Mar 13, 2012 @ ACS

NOTE: All classes held in ACS ballroom unless otherwise noted, please

call 772-0470/2848 for reservations.

*Childcare available for all classes except 5-6pm Informal Funds, childcare

information is required 6 business days prior to each class.

Upcoming Training

Classes Offered

Budget Development Every Thursday 1800-2030 @ ACS

English for Speakers of Other Lang. Every Tuesday & Thursday 0900-1200 @ ACS

Woodworking Safety/Orientation Every Saturday 1000 @ Arts & Crafts Bldg.

Ceramics Every Saturday 1100 @ Arts & Crafts Bldg.

Guitar Making Class Every Saturday 1300-1600 @ Arts & Crafts

EFMP Support Group 2nd Tuesday of each month 1130a @ ACS

Let the Financial Readiness Program help get your Financial

House into order. Call 772-0050

1st Term Soldier Training 830a-4p Wednesdays Call for Location

Budget Management 9a-12p Mar 19 @ ACS

Build Own Business Workshop 9:30m-11:30m Mar 13 @ ACS

Planning for the Holidays 9:30p-11a Mar 14 @ ACS

Employment 101 9:30a-11:30a Mar 8 @ ACS

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CHAPEL SERVICES

What’s happening at the Chapel?

A Chaplain is always as close as a phone call away. After duty hours, call 772-

5647 and ask for the duty Chaplain.

St. Michael’s Catholic Congregation (772-0160): Catholic Mom’s Group meets

Mondays @ 10a at the Main Post Chapel, offering moms an opportunity to gather

for adult conversation, while their children play in a safe environment. Theology at

the Commons is an informal meeting for adults, held monthly.

Military Council of Catholic Women (772-0160): MCCW meets Wednesdays @

930a at the Main Post Chapel. The first Friday of the month includes Adoration &

Mass. Rosary for Peace meets Wednesdays @ 1130a in the Blessed Sacrament

Chapel. Child Care is available.

Protestant Women of the Chapel (772-5591): PWOC would like to invite you to

join them for fellowship, friendship, and faith. They have bible studies, program

days, movie nights, and other activities. Join them any time. Bible studies are on-

going! Free childcare is provided! They come together on Thursdays 0930 at the

Main Post Chapel. POC is Meredith at presidentftdrum@gmail.com.

Religious Education (772-5591): Catholic Religious Education Program is held

Sundays @ 930a; RCIA meets Sundays @ 1230p. Catholic Youth meets @ 1230 at

the Youth Services Bldg. Protestant Religious Education meets on Sundays @

1100a; studies for adults & children. AWANA meets Wednesdays @ 1730p. Teens

of the Chapel meet Sundays @ 1730 at the Youth Services Building.

Program & Services

Catholic Services

Catholic Mass Sun @ 1100 Main Post Chapel

Catholic Mass Mon-Fri @ 1200 Main Post Chapel

Catholic Mass Sat @ 1700 Main Post Chapel

Protestant Services

The Crossing-Contemporary Sat @ 1800 Family Life & Spiritual Family Ctr

Contemporary Service Sun @ 0915 Main Post Chapel

Traditional Service Sun @ 0930 Riva Ridge Chapel

Gospel Service Sun @ 1230 Main Post Chapel

LDS Studies Mon @ 1900 Riva Ridge Chapel

LDS Studies Thur @ 1900 Riva Ridge Chapel

Jewish Services

Lunch and Learn Tue @ 1200 Riva Ridge Chapel

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Religious Lenten/Easter Schedule

Main Post Chapel (MPC) 10785A Chapel Drive

Riva Ridge Chapel (RRC) 10030 Riva Ridge Loop

22 Feb Protestant Ash Wednesday 1630 RRC

22 Feb Catholic Ash Wednesday 1230/1730 MPC

Fridays of Lent Catholic Stations of the Cross 1730 MPC

5 April Catholic Holy Thursday 1800 MPC

5 April Protestant Maundy Thursday 1800 RRC

6 April Protestant Good Friday 1200 RRC

6 April Catholic Good Friday 1500 MPC

7 April Catholic Easter Vigil 2000 MPC

(no 1700 Mass)

8 April Community Easter Sunrise 0700 MPC

8 April Catholic Easter Mass 1100 MPC

**All Regular Services Remain

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Local Places to Visit Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York—54 Stone Street, Watertown, NY 13601. Phone: 315-788-1340 Web-site: www.scitechcenter.org. The Sci-Tech Center of Northern New York is a year-round, hands-on mu-seum of science and technology. Adults $4 Children $3 (under 3 free) Seniors (over 55) $2 Family (2 adults) $14. Open Friday & Saturday 10:00am—4:00pm.

NYS Zoo at Thompson Park—1 Thompson Park, Watertown, NY 13601. Phone: 315-782-6180. Website: www.nyszoo.org. December—February: Open Sat & Sun 10am—4pm (admission not accepted after 3:30pm); Closed Monday—Friday, Christmas Day and News Years Day. Admission is Adults $7; Child (ages 4-12) $4; Children 3 & under FREE; Seniors $5

Jefferson County Historical Society Museum— 228 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601. Phone: 315- 782-3491. Website: www.jeffersoncountyhistory.org. Members….FREE; under 5 yrs…FREE; Stu-dents…$4; Adults…$6; Seniors…$5; Active Duty Military & their Spouses…$5. Open Tuesday-Friday 10am—5pm and Saturday 10am—4pm.

Showtime Skating—144 Eastern Blvd (located in the Olde Hackett’s Building on State Street). Phone: 315-779-8877. Website: www.showtimeskating.com. Wednesday & Thurs-day 3p-8p $4.00; Friday 5p-11p $6.00; Saturday 11a-11p $6.00; Sunday 2p-8p $6.00. Includes Skate Rental. Showtime Skating is open for all ages and for anyone looking to have a good and safe time roller skating.

Pla-More Lanes— 577 State Street, Watertown, NY 13601. Phone: 315-786-3356. Website: www.plamorlanesny.com. Shoes—$2.25; Monday- Thursday $2.50 per game; Friday-Sunday $3.00 per game; Senior (over 65) $2.25 per game; In House League Bowlers-20% off. Hours of Operation are: Monday thru Thursday 1p-5p; Friday 1p-5p & 9p- 11p; Saturday 1p-11p; Sunday 1p-4p

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Things to Do

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Youth Activities

Single Soldier Events

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6004 Fair Lakes Road East Syracuse, NY 13057

Phone:

315-431-4800

29th -

30th

March 2012

6-6 CAV

STRONG BONDS

SINGLE SOLDIER

RETREAT

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Fort Drum Soldiers we have made some mi-nor changes to the Turning Stone Casino Trip March 24th-25th. The price is still at $30 for the overnight stay. Married Military couples are welcome to attend for only $45. Items given out will include a $5 gift card towards food and a $15 gambling card. And you will only have to pay $10 to enter the Famous Lava Club. Saturday night is Glow Night!!! The Led Zeppelin's cover band will be per-forming. Tickets will be handed out by re-quest. We only have 8 more slots left! Act fast or you will lose this great opportunity!

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Events

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FRG Fundraiser

FRG Corner HHT 6-6

Stephanie Monroe 404-580-6890

A Troop 6-6

Meghann Terry 502-797-0429

Amanda Murphy 813-732-1065

A Company 2-10

Melissa Rexroad 315-405-5304

B Company 1-10

Alisha Monette 423-782-9202

C Troop 6-6

Erin Milas 847-702-2898

D Troop 6-6

Heather Ketchmark 912-657-4012

Christine Austin

E Troop 6-6

Emily Sivula 651-353-6926

Julie Moore 989-482-9926

FRG Liaison

Cpl. Kam Gerohimos 315-774-1306

Staff Duty

TF Six Shooters 315-774-1300

Brigade 315-774-1100

TF Six Shooters Chaplain

CPT Hurst 315-774-1303

MFLC

Tom Conway

315-608-0584

Do you know who your FRG

leader is? Please check out our

list of leaders, find yours and

contact them today!

TF Six Shooters Advisors

Trish Downey 315-608-1688

Theresa McGuire 315-773-3685