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Flash Battalion 277 March 01TRANSCRIPT
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FRSA FLASH
Task Force Mountain Eagle , 27 7th ASB
Street Parking Ban
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Easter Schedule for Riva Ridge Chapel
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Ice Fishing Class 7
Newcomers Orientation at ACS
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ACS Calendar of Events - MARCH
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BOSS Goes Green
Festival
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Winter Hiking 16
Upcoming Events 18
I ns i de th is is s ue:
Contents of this FLASH are compiled from multiple Military Family news sources. Material
presented does not represent the views or endorsement of the 10th CAB or the Army. This ma-
terial is for personal use of the readers. All readers are encouraged to do further research for
all applicable restrictions and guidelines.
Family & FRG EVENTS
www.facebook.com/10thCA
10th CAB’s Afghan Sale through March 6th - See page 4&5
North Country Spouses’ Club Annual Basket Auction - This Saturday! - See page 8
S p e c ial P o in t s o f In te r 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).
Child Care is available for ONLY he 10:00 am brief for children reg-
istered with CYSS. Reservations for child care MUST be to our as-
signed FRSA, Jackie Sharpe before 5:00pm on Tuesday, the 5th of
March! Please see back page for contact information.
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Central Issue Facility staff schedules closure
The Central Issue Facility will be closed for its annual 100-percent "wall-to-wall" inventory during the week of March
11-15.
Soldiers who are projected to depart Fort Drum in and around that time frame should consider this closure when
making their out-processing appointment. Soldiers who have not yet received orders may schedule an out-processing
appointment with a memorandum signed by the company commander indicating they are scheduled to PCS/ETS, are
pending orders, and requesting an appointment.
Questions or concerns may be addressed to the facility manager at 772-0599 or the contracting officer's representative
at 772-0597.
Officials remind residents of street parking ban
Fort Drum law enforcement officials wish to remind the community that parking on the side of the street throughout
the post housing areas is prohibited from Nov. 1 to April 1 each year.
Sufficient space on streets is critical for snowplows, emergency vehicles and other traffic to pass through housing ar-
eas, especially during periods of inclement weather. The regulation will be strictly enforced.
Museum staff announces facility open on Saturday
The 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum Museum, located in the Heritage Center, 10502 South Riva Ridge Loop,
will be open to visitors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month.
Weekday hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Admission is free. For more information, call 774-0391.
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
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Protect your heart during winter weather
Laura Vasquez Contributor Every year, heart attacks claim thousands of lives during harsh winter weather. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of both men and women in the United States. Winter weather and winter weather activities, particularly shoveling snow, increase a person’s risk of a heart attack due to overexertion. Cold weather, combined with a sudden change in physical activity, increases the heart’s workload. February is American Heart Month and a good time to learn how to prevent or react to a heart attack, particularly during the winter months. It’s important to know your risk factors for a heart attack. The elderly and those with heart disease are at highest risk. Being male or having a family history of heart disease also puts you at a greater risk. Some risk factors are within your control to change by adjusting your lifestyle or taking medications. These include quitting smoking, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight and controlling high blood pressure or choles-terol. This winter, before heading out to shovel snow, consider your risk factors and take appropriate precautions. Taking certain precautions can be the difference between life and death. Winter weather tips for the heart: *Take frequent breaks when shoveling snow. *Use a small shovel or consider a snow blower. *Don’t eat a heavy meal before shoveling to avoid the extra load on your heart. *Don’t drink alcohol before or immediately after shoveling. *Be aware of the dangers of hypothermia. *Consult your doctor before exercising in cold weather. *Learn CPR to increase a victim’s chances of survival. *Learn heart attack warning signs. Warning signs of a heart attack are often ignored or overlooked. Heart attacks often start slowly with mild symp-toms. Many people do not know the warning signs and often wait too long before getting help. Minutes matter dur-ing a heart attack, and early treatment greatly increases the chances of survival. Learn the signs of a heart attack and you can help save a life.
Heart attack warning signs: *Chest pain or discomfort *Discomfort in upper body, including arms, back, neck, jaw or shoulder *Shortness of breath *Nausea, lightheadedness, cold sweats
If these signs are present, call 911 immediately! Make sure to take precautions to prevent a heart attack – know your risk factors, check on your elderly neighbors and learn the warning signs of a heart attack. Remember, pre-vention / early action save lives!
For more information and tips on preventing heart attacks, visit these websites: *American Heart Association, www.heart.gov *U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, www.cdc.gov Vasquez is a program evaluator for U.S. Army Public Health Command
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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 2 – Indoor Skate Jam – Youth Center
March 4 – Sewing Class – Army Community Service
March 4 – Resume Start To Finish – Army Community Service
March 4 – DRUM Newcomers Orientation – Army Community Service
March 4 – Master Resilience Training Module 5 – Army Community Service
March 5 – English For Speakers of Other Languages – Army Community Service
March 5 – Federal Employment Workshop – Army Community Service
March 5 – DRUM Welcome Tour - – Army Community Service
March 5 – Dr Seuss’ Birthday Story Time – McEwen Library
March 5 – SELF Group Meeting – Army Community Service
March 5 - 7 – Army Lodging Furniture Sale – Bldg. T-2220 Officer’s Loop
March 6 & 7 – AFTB Level 1 – Army Community Service
March 12 – EFMP Support Meeting – Army Community Service
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
TF Mountain Eagle Contact Information
TF Mountain Eagle
CDR
LTC Ortiz
315-774-1296
CSM
CSM Escalara
315-774-1297
FRG Advisor
Diana Ortiz
HSC
CDR
CPT Balp
315-774-1465
1SG
1SG Jernigan
315-774-1463
FRG Leader
Jacqui Balp
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Alpha Co
CDR
CPT Mulder
315-774-1041
1SG
1SG Harnage
315-774-1042
FRG Leader
Jennifer Mulder
Bravo Co
CDR
MAJ Hussey
315-772-4239
1SG
1SG Snyder
315-774-4237
FRG Leader
Amber Collins
Charlie Co
CDR
CPT Thompson
315-774-1056
1SG
1SG Rogers
315-774-1057
FRG Leader
Sarah Ellis