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TThe Army Family Covenant is the Army’s promise to improve the quality of life for Soldiers and their families. Fort Lewis proudly honors the covenant and works to make your time here at Fort Lewis the best possible.

This month’s FREEdom issue is full of free and low-cost things for you and your family to do this summer. You’ll get outside, have fun inside and travel near and far – all for little or no cost.

Among numerous choices, bring the kids to Freedom Fest July 4 (see page 5), or sit back and enjoy a free concert brought to you by the Spirit of America Tour. Gram-my Award-winning group Dia-mond Rio will grace the Memorial Stadium stage Tuesday, July 28 (see page 4).

As you take advantage of what MWR has to offer, don’t forget to share your comments and sug-gestions with us. Visit us online at https://ice.disa.mil or stop by one of the Army OneStop kiosks to submit your thoughts.

Thank you for your patronage. It is our honor to serve you, the Army family.

William E. Harvey,Director of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation

FOCUSDirector, FMWRWilliam E. Harvey

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Spirit of America Tour comes to Fort Lewis Free Diamond Rio concert . . . . . 4

Freedom Fest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

ATV/Motocross Park Grand Opening Grand opening is Thursday, July 2 . . . . . . 6

Life of a junior warrior Reporting from the Military Child Summit 2009 . . . . . . . 14

Craig Hodges basketball camp For children of deployed Soldiers . . . . . . . . 17

Up to $6,000 for college Spouses, see if you qualify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Kidz-N-Motion Tumblin’ Bus They’ll bring the fun straight to your house . . . . . 6

FREE pillowcase picture project Bring a picture of your deployed mom or dad to the Arts & Crafts Center . . . . . . . . . . 6

Celebrity sightings Nelly and others visit Fort Lewis PX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

FABULOUS TRAVELLow-cost local adventures Travel to the Mount St. Helens area to explore 2,000-year-old lava tubes or to jump off the highest U.S. bungee bridge . . . . . . . . . . 9

FITNESS AND WELL-BEINGFREE instructional classes Get in shape with fun and motivational classes . . . . 12

FAMILYFREE deployment support courtesy of Army Community Service . . . . . . . . . . 16

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DIAMOND RIOPrivate showing just for troops and their families

DDiamond Rio, one of country music’s most successful groups, takes the stage at Memorial Stadium Park Tuesday, July 28 at 7 p.m. This free concert is brought to you by MWR and the Spirit of America Tour.

Diamond Rio released its platinum-selling debut disc in 1991, and the following year, they won the Country Music Association’s Vocal Group of the Year award for the first time. They’ve had nine No. 1 hits plus 15 singles in the Top Five. Six-time Vocal Group of the Year, Diamond Rio was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 1998. The band has sold more than 10 million records.

But it’s not the industry accolades that spring to mind when fans think of Diamond Rio. It is the songs that have touched so many lives. In addition to their commercial success, the group has always been known for songs that convey hope and celebrate faith.In their words

“People ask us what kind of music we listen to and what did we listen to

when we were starting out. Well, Com-pletely [the band’s eighth album, which netted them two No. 1 hits] is the an-swer to those questions. There’s a piece of all of us in this record, a piece of everything we like,” says Dana Williams, electric bassist and baritone vocalist.

Lead vocalist and acoustic guitarist, Marty Roe, says “You want to feel with each album project when you sit back and

listen to it that you can say, ‘I like where we have come from, but I love where we are going.’ We keep it fresh by trying new things and going new places. As long as we’re doing that, I’ll stay with it.”

Gene Johnson, tenor vocalist (and mandolin player), says, “We’ve always tried to have a good mix of stuff on our albums – something that’s fun, something that’s very radio-friendly, something that’s going to touch someone’s heart, maybe even something that’s pop-influenced ... .”

Jimmy Olander, electric/acoustic guitarist says, “I remember that (co-producer) Mike Clute once asked me a very poignant question. He said, ‘If this was your last album, what would you record?’ I told him that I want to make records that will be played by friends ... .”

Drummer Brian Prout says, “When-ever I’m asked what my favorite song is that we’ve ever recorded, my usual

response is whatever the current single is. But on this new album ... I Believe just absolutely kills me. The melody is so beautiful, and it’s one of Marty’s best vocal perfor-mances ever.”

Dan Truman, on keyboards and piano, says, “For me, performing One More Day has become the highlight of every show. Watching and feeling the crowd’s re-sponse to this song is an amazing thing.”

For information on the concert, call 253-967-4294. The Spirit of America Tour is a project of the California-based Robert and Nina Rosenthal Foundation. For more information on the band, go to SpiritofAmericaTour.org. is show is not open to the general public. Information from Diamond Rio’s official Web site.

“Performing ‘One More Day’ has become the highlight of every show. Watching and feeling the crowd’s response to this song is an amazing thing.” – Dan Truman


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Free at the Arts & Crafts CenterChildren of deployed Soldiers are

invited to participate in the pillowcase picture project. Bring in a picture of your mom or dad and transfer it onto a pillowcase. Arts & Crafts also offers a variety of personalized gifts available for purchase, matting and framing courses and services and more. The center is open during renovation, so stop by today. For additional information, call 253-967-5001.

Nightlife & entertainmentIf you like mixed martial arts and

combatives or just like a good fight, watch UFC Fight 100 at Club North or the Cascade Community Center Saturday, July 11 at 6 p.m. Following the fight, Club North is celebrating patrons with July birthdays – enjoy no cover, a free 16-inch pizza and enter a birthday surprise drawing. And as always, Club North is the place for an early morning breakfast served on weekends from 2 to 3 a.m. Carry-out available.

Enjoy free salsa lessons at Latin Sensations every Friday night at 9.

Electronic handheld bingo has re-turned to Bowl Arena. Bet five cents to one dollar per card as you play to win great prizes. Machine play is also avail-able at Heroes Lounge and Cascade Community Center.For contact information, see page 22.

For the outdoor enthusiastThe Outdoor Recreation Shotgun

Shooting Complex holds a monthly Sporting Clays Fun Shoot. Check it out Saturday, July 11. The cost is $30 for targets (plus shotgun, ammo, hearing protection and glasses). Sign up begins at 9:30 a.m., and the event starts at 10:30 a.m.

Hunting registration opens Wednesday, July 1 at the Northwest Adventure

Center. The privilege of hunting on Fort Lewis is open to everyone who is registered and has com-

pleted the mandatory hunter safety education course. For

details and complete rules, call the NAC.

For contact information, see page 22.

For all agesFamily Night is Monday, July 6 at the

Cascade Community Center at 5:30 p.m. Call 253-964-0331 for details.

MWR and Kidz-N-Motion Tumblin’ Bus LLC have joined forces to bring the fun to your backyard barbecues or child’s birthday party with inflatables, entertain-ers and more. Call the Northwest Adven-ture Center at 253-967-8282 for details.

Enjoy fun activities and free entertain-ment at the Country Fair and Duck Derby Sunday, Aug. 23 at Shoreline Park. Purchase duck derby certificates for a chance to win a Honda CRF50 and other great prizes.

Fort Lewis PX: Celebrity sightingsGrammy Award-winning rap artist

Nelly will be signing autographs at the PX Friday, July 10 at noon. Other visits include Buffalo Jills cheerleaders and the Arizona Cardinals cheerleaders: Saturday, July 4 at noon. A player from the Seattle Mariners: Thursday, July 9 at 1 p.m. Crime authors Lisa Gardner and Karin Slaughter: Thursday, July 30 at 4 p.m. NHRA driver Tony Pedregon will make an appearance in mid-July.

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Attention, ATV/motocross fansThe grand opening of the Fort Lewis Outdoor Recreation Vehicle Park is Thursday, July 2 at 1 p.m. Registration is ongoing at the Northwest Adventure Center on North Fort Lewis. A year pass is $75 for the first ATV/motocross bike; $25 for each additional. A day pass is $15. The park is located approximately two miles from the Outdoor Recreation Skeet Range on 2nd Division Range Road.


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“The job security.” – Spec. Ryan Brooks

“Traveling with our kids. Their friends are amazed when they talk about traveling in Europe.” – Miae Hagerty, spouse

“The MWR support we get downrange.” – Spec. Scott Page

“All the different activities ... and all the different things for my daughter.” – Marcia Huggins, spouse

Installation BOSS meetingJoin the BOSS Team an installa-

tion BOSS meeting Tuesday, July 7 at 1:30 p.m. at Building 2020. If you are interested in being a representative for your unit, call the BOSS Team for additional information on how you can represent your single, unaccompanied and single-parents Soldiers. Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.

BOSS brings the beach to youCelebrate summer at Team Lewis

Night Friday, July 17 at the Cascade Community Center from 3 to 6 p.m. Enjoy free food and play fun games for a chance to win great prizes. Must be 18 to attend and at least 21 to purchase/consume alcohol.

Texas Hold ‘Em tournament returns

Stop by Club North Thursday, July 16 as the next Texas Hold ‘Em tourna-ment kicks off at 6:30 p.m. The buy-in for this weekly tournament, which runs until Sept. 24, is $6. The tournament grand prize is a trip to Las Vegas valued at $800, and the weekly winner will go home with a $50 Visa card.

Free, safe ride homeGoing out to the clubs on post and

need a safe ride? Take advantage of the BOSS designated driver van operated by volunteer Soldiers Fridays and Satur-days from 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. transporting Soldiers between the on-post clubs and barracks. For a safe, no-questions-asked ride, call 253-208-9169. If you would like to volunteer as a driver or in another capacity, contact a BOSS representative.

The Fort Lewis Installation BOSS representatives are Sgt. Stephanie Bañuelos, Spec. William Bell and PFC Jennifer Szephegyi. For additional infor-mation, call 253-967-5636.

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Hungry? Enjoy lunch at an MWR club!MWR clubs, most offering week-day lunch service, are conveniently located across post with a large se-lection of menu items and a variety of atmospheres. Depending on your mood, you are sure to find one that excites your tastebuds.

Make every day a special one with on-post clubs. The combination of calm, cool surroundings and good food at reasonable prices makes the MWR club experience a pleasant one.

The Cascade Community Center of-fers a made-to-order grill and salad bar while Russell Landing Café offers a view of American Lake and outdoor seating. Known for its taco salad, the café offers both daily and weekly lunch specials.

Madigan Cafe, also known as Latin Sensations, offers a

universal appeal for lunch (and break-fast) and a Latin beat on Friday nights. Daily specials often include the Latino platter or hot wings, and free Salsa les-sons are offered Friday nights.

Coffee lovers should stop by one of three Battle Bean locations. Not only can you get a cup of your favorite hot or cold coffee drink, but you can also pick up something for lunch (breakfast snack items also available).

Bowl Arena’s Sparetime Snack Bar offers something for everyone’s ap-petite. Order the special or stick with the classics: sandwiches, burgers, grilled items or pizza.

When it’s lunch time, remember MWR has you covered – no matter what you crave.

Other MWR clubs include the American Lake Com-munity Center, home to the Five Star Catering office, and Club North. For contact information, see the phone listings on page 22.

Eagles Pride, Fort Lewis’ 27-hole championship golf course

Need to improve your game?Eric Bowen, PGA head profes-

sional, and Tammy Lenz, World Professional Golf Association, can get you started with the basics of golf or help you perfect your swing. Call the Pro Shop for additional information and pricing. A visit to the Eagles Pride practice range facility, which is covered with lights and great range mats, may help improve your game! Range tokens may be purchased at the range facility, or stop by the Pro Shop and save money by purchasing the 10-token deal (two free buckets)!

Eagles Pride Pro ShopOpen daily from dawn to dusk,

the Pro Shop offers a variety of golf equipment, clothing and logo items. Stop in today to see what savings are available. Some restrictions may apply. See Pro Shop for details.

Beautifying your courseTo improve your experience at

Eagles Pride, the front entrance will be renovated, and the gen-eral parking area will undergo a beautification process. Though space may be limited at times, the parking lot will remain open, and access to the driv-ing range will not be affected. Work is scheduled to be completed in August.

Tee time reservationsAccepted on a first-come,

first-served basis seven days in advance, tee times are required and

may be obtained by calling the Pro Shop at 253-967-6522.

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Winding trails with views of Mount RainierLooking for a great ride to build your skills without much climbing? Even without much elevation gain, there are plenty of rocks and roots to build your skill. Pack a lunch, and bring plenty of water. We provide the full-suspension mountain bike, helmet, gloves, transportation, in-struction and guide. Level: difficult. Time: 3 hours. Distance: 10 miles. Minimum age: 16. Meet at the NAC at 8 a.m. For phone listings, see page 22.

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Ape Caves adventures Travel to Mount St. Helens July 12 & 25 to explore the largest contiguous lava tube in the Western Hemisphere ($30). Travel deep into the underside of a 2,000-year-old lava flow to climb over and under volcanic formations. Meet at the NAC at 8 a.m.

Make the jump July 6 & 25If adrenaline is what you crave, you will not be disappointed. Jump off the highest bungee bridge in the country. The cost includes transportation, two jumps and the coveted Dangerous Sports Club T-shirt. Minimum age: 16 Meet at the NAC at 9 a.m.

Hike Mount Si July 19With an 8-mile round trip and a 3,200-foot elevation gain leading to an amazing view of the Upper Snoqualmie Valley, you will see why this is one of Washington’s most popular hikes. Level: moderate to difficult. Minimum age: 14. Meet at the NAC at 8 a.m. ($25)

Pre-registration required. Trips subject to change without notice. Schedule a private trip; group rates may apply. For additional registration information, call 253-967-6263.This trip can especially accommodate people with special needs. Popular Family trip.

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Hunter’s education registrationFreedom FestWhitewater raftingOversize sturgeon fishingBungee jumpingWhitewater kayak pool sessionOutdoor yoga classWhitewater raftingPike Place Market/Ride the DucksSea kayak Ketron IslandHorseback ridingApe Caves adventuresOversize sturgeon fishing Mount Rainier sunrise hikeBella Donna sea kayak Cutts IslandIntro to single-track mountain bikingSurvival classMount Si hikeOutdoor yoga classSea kayak self-rescueBungee jumpingHorseback ridingApe Caves adventuresParasail Commencement BayMountain bike Skookum FlatsBella Donna Twin Falls hike

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Next time you’re shopping at AAFES, add a trip to your list!

Information, Tickets and Tours is

located at the PX customer service counter. ITT offers a wide variety of services including event and attrac-tion information and tickets and reservation services. Need a vacation? The staff at ITT is ready to help you plan your next trip, wheth-er it’s a long weekend here in the Pacific Northwest or an extended stay around the world.

ITT is also a TicketMas-ter location where you can purchase tickets for local theaters and museums, aquariums, zoos, concerts and more. Whether you’re a football, baseball or soc-cer fan, Seattle is home to the Seahawks, Mariners and Sounders, and ITT is the place to purchase your

tickets. Ask about Universal Orlando’s Military Salute and Anheuser-Busch Ad-venture Parks’ Here’s to the Heroes.

Victoria Clipper tripsCruise from downtown Seattle

directly to downtown Victoria aboard a Victoria Clipper. Be sure to watch for whales or other sea life as you cruise through unparalleled beauty. After your overnight stay, you’ll board the Victoria Clipper and sail back to Seattle. Clipper packages available at ITT.

Norwegian cruise to AlaskaWith the Norwegian cruise to Alaska,

you’ll see more of Alaska than you ever imagined – beautiful coastlines, glaciers and wildlife like bears, bald eagles and whales – and that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Cruise departs Saturday, Aug. 29 with round-trip travel from Seattle on Norwegian Star Cruise to Ketchi-kan, Juneau, Skagway and Prince Rupert. Inside staterooms starting from $893, oceanview rooms from $1,157 and balcony staterooms from $1,486.

For additional information, call 253-967-3085 or stop by the ITT at the PX customer service counter.

Explore Seattle and you’ll find some of the greatest enter-tainment options in the Pacific Northwest.

Free information, discounted tickets for local attractions available

Free trip with Fort Lewis Family Resource CenterVisit the 13th Annual Sequim Lavender Festival, the largest of its kind in

North America, Friday, July 17. Lavender Street Fair admission is free, and there will be many booths with handcrafted products to delight the senses – laven-der ware, artwork and natural crafts by more than 150 vendors from across the Northwest. Tickets may be purchased at a military rate to tour the farms. Registration opens Thursday, July 2. Call the FRC at 253-967-9496.


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Fourth of July 8K Mud RunWatch as competitors get downright dirty on the obstacles behind Soldiers Field House. The 8K race is Saturday, July 4 at 9 a.m. After the race, head to Memorial Stadium for the Freedom Fest activities, which start at 11 a.m. and last until the fireworks at dark.

Swim and run and bike, oh myThe second race of the Triple Threat Triathlon Series is Saturday, July 18. Begin with a half-mile swim followed by a 15-mile bike ride and a 3-mile run. Races are open to the public. Pre-register online.

Sign up for the Army Strong 5K Challenge, and then en-ter the push-up, sit-up and chin-up competitions at the Army Strong Fitness Expo.

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Summer’s in full swing, and you’re undoubtedly enjoying the outdoors with your family and friends. Keep these tips in mind, and you’ll have a safe summer while making memories that will last a lifetime. • Wear protective clothing and UV-

blocking sunglasses.

• When possible, seek the shade, espe-cially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

• Remember that being near water and sand increases your risks of sun burn.

• Avoid outside tanning and UV tanning booths. Consider using sunless self-tanning products instead.

• Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day.

• Apply sunscreen to exposed skin30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours or imme-diately after swimming or excessive sweating.

• To protect your lips from sun damage utilize a lip balm with an SPF of 15 or higher.

• Keep newborns out of the sun. Sunscreens should be used on babies who are at least of six months of age.

• Examine your skinhead-to-toe every month.

• Remember tocheck with your physician and pharmacist if you are taking medications. Some medicines increase your sen-sitivity to sunlight.

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I was struck by the poise and the bravery of the children, ranging in age from five to 16. All of these kids were there because either one or both of their parents is or has been deployed in the Global War on Terror. It is important to remember that not only the man or woman in uniform wears the stripes of deployments. So do the children left behind – the Junior Warriors.

I study them intently as they file on to the stage, and I wonder what life is like for these children. My dad was a firefighter who worked 24-hour shifts, so the most I didn’t see him was for a day at a time. Now that I’m a military spouse who bids my husband farewell on deployments regularly, I know how hard the separation is for me. I can’t imagine how difficult it must be for a child.

As we try now to have a child of our own, I wonder what challenges our child will face because of this life we lead, and what will I do as a parent to make it easier? Who better to look to for advice on the trials and triumphs of being a Soldier’s child than these brave Junior Warriors?

The panel was moderated in ques-tion-and-answer format by two highly respected experts – Dr. Jean Silvernail, Director of Pacific Command Education Division, and Dr. Steve Cozza, Professor, Department of Psychiatry at the Uni-formed Services University of the Health Sciences. Their calm and reassuring way of asking questions helped the kids let down their guards and feel comfortable opening up and talking about their life experiences with the crowd.

They all have different stories that represent their unique experiences. The toughest part of enduring deployments isn’t exactly the same for any two kids. For 16-year-old Justin Bergquist, the toughest part is watching his dad leave again after R&R. “R&R is when we had

major bonding time.”Nine-year-old Isaiah Elliott is the

child of dual-military parents. He cur-rently lives with his cousin while both of his parents are deployed. Dr. Cozza asks him to talk a bit about the chal-lenges he faces with both of his parents being away, and what’s the hardest part?

“Not being able to talk to them. You may do good on a test and you go home and look for your mom and dad but remember they’re not there and

you feel sad about that,” he said.The time difference presents a whole

new set of challenges. “It’s hard to stay awake. Sometimes you may fall asleep and not be able to talk to them and you have something important you want to say,” he continued.

When Isaiah does get to talk to his parents, it’s separately. “My dad can talk for five minutes and my mom can talk the rest. It would be a lot better if I could talk to them at the same time,

The Military Child Summit 2009, hosted by Military Child and Adolescent Center of Excellence, was held to address the unique needs of military youth. FMWR writer Kate Mullinax attended the event, and here is her personal account.

The life of a Junior Warrior

Brotherly bond: Justin Bergquist, 16, and five-year-old Jackson Gross met at a camp for children of military servicemembers. Courtesy photo

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“I want to join the Army because of my dad and what he does. He’s helping our country, and I want to help our country, too.” – Cameron Vogel, age 12

because then I wouldn’t have to repeat things, and we’d be like a family again, talking together and saying what’s on your mind.”

In that moment, every adult in the room falls silent and we collectively take on a fraction of Isaiah’s pain.

A 9-year-old has summed it up so simply and poignantly, he wants to be a family again. My heart aches for him. I want to hug this brave little boy and tell him he’ll get through this and have a normal family life again.

“For me it got worse as I got older because I realized my parents were missing out on a lot of our extra-curricular activities, like sports, and that was really tough” says 16-year-old Bethany Boice.

Fifteen-year-old Bria White elabo-rates, “They have this idea of who you were when they left, and you grow a lot and change, and they meet a completely different person when they get back. It’s hard for them to adjust to the new side of you.”

One thing the kids on the panel were able to agree on is that it helps to bond with other military kids going through the same experience. Bethany is a child of recently retired dual-military parents. “At our school, they would find out in the be-ginning of the school year whose parents are deployed and put together military breakfasts. It was nice to know there were other kids going through what I was going through and that I wasn’t alone.”

It was the bonding experience of

Operation Military Kids Camp that first brought 16-year-old Justin and 5-year-old Jackson Gross together. Justin explains the camp, “We talked about issues that kids have and what others can do to help.”

Meanwhile, Jackson chimes in with youthful exuberance, “He carried me

on his shoulders when I was there.” The bond between the two is pal-

pable. Jackson smiles and adds random pieces of his life that are at the fore-front of his 5-year-old mind, such as, “I have a guinea pig and her name is Sally.”

Everyone laughs and is happy to see that this indeed appears to be a per-fectly normal, happy little boy. Eventu-ally, Justin takes the microphone from Jackson who rests his head contentedly on Justin’s knee. I later find out that Jackson’s dad has just concluded his R&R the day before. His bond with Jus-tin suddenly takes on an even greater importance.

The open dialogue between the children cultivates ideas and lessons learned on what they feel would make separation from parents more bear-able. One thing that proved to be a hit across the board, “Have a video camera so you can see them and talk to them. It feels like they’re actually there at times,” says Isaiah.

“I would want to have more R&R times so it would be less time in be-tween of missing them. You would know when they were coming back so you could hang out, and when they would be gone again,” Bria elaborates.

And of course there’s the topic of support. What can we do to support

military children? Turns out, support from each other is key. When asked how they would feel about having a way to communicate with other military children on the computer, the response was univer-

sally favorable. “Just to know there’s someone else you could relate to instead of hundreds of other kids who don’t have parents deployed. You could talk and say how you really feel instead of talking to people you really don’t think understand anything about it,” Isaiah explains.

One commonality in all the military kids, not surprisingly, is love of country. Twelve-year-old Cameron Vogel says, “I want to join the Army because of my dad and what he does. He’s helping our coun-try, and I want to help our country, too.”

Justin is in Junior ROTC and plans on knocking out basic training in the summer between his junior and senior year of high school and enlisting in the Army immediately after high school graduation.

Even Bethany expresses fondness for her life as a military child and a desire for that life to continue. “I’ve been around the military so much. Military families have really helped me. I feel like they’re part of my family, too. I want to have that comfort zone. I want to be a part of that still.”

Dr. Cozza concludes the panel by thanking the children for their bravery and service, “It’s clear that what you do is just as tough as what your moms and dads do.”

As the panel disbands, Soldiers in uni-form come up to shake the tiny hands of these children whose sacrifice is so significant to our nation. Maybe in the years to come they’ll fully understand just how big a part in our nation’s his-tory they have played.

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New Parent Support ProgramCome to feel in charge of your family in a positive way with these classes. The next session of Common Sense Parent-ing of Toddlers and Preschoolers begins Wednesday, July 15. 1-2-3 Magic, a hu-morous look at parenting and serious look at discipline, is a class for parents of children ages 2-12. The two-part class is Tuesdays Aug. 4 & 11. *

Children & deployment workshopThis ACS workshop is designed to help parents understand the challenges children face with deployments and the steps to help everyone cope more ef-fectively. If you would like to attend the Thursday, July 9 workshop, call 253-967-8430. *

Stress management classThe Fort Lewis Advocacy Program’s stress management class will meet Wednesdays July 7, 14, 21 and 28. Get a better under-standing about how stress impacts your physical and emotional reactions as well as your health, and walk away with useful stress management tools.

* Limited child care available with preregistration at Clarkmoor Hourly Care Center. Call 253-966-1088.

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Free basketball camp for children of deployed Soldiers

The Craig Hodges Basketball Camp will be held Aug. 17 through Aug. 21 at the Teen Zone Gym. Children ages 5 to 10 will meet from 9 to 11 a.m. and ages 11 to 18 will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Craig Hodges, the assistant coach for the L.A. Lakers, is a two-time NBA Champion. Children of non-deployed parents may register for $80. Children must be registered with CYSS; registra-tion is open through Monday, Aug. 17.

Free business training and a fun, rewarding career

Earn up to $2,000 per month working from home as a Family Child Care provider. The next orientation is Tuesday, July 7 with provisional classes Monday, July 13 through Fri-day, July 17 and Monday, July 20. Fort Lewis kids need you – sign up today. For information, call 253-967-3039.

Speak Out on the RoadWith this state 4-H program, meet

other teens ages 14-18 with mili-tary parents, and speak about your experiences of being a military youth. Travel south to Portland and then continue to Pasco, Wash., and Boise. The bus departs from Bremerton Sunday, July 26 and returns Saturday, Aug. 1. The trip costs $50 (accom-modations and meals included). The registration deadline is Monday, July 6. Call 253-967-3188 for details.

Middle school summer camp

Call the Teen Zone at 253-967-4441 for a summer of trips to remember.

Free Tacoma Rainiers game and dinnerYouth ages 12 to 17 are invited to join Child, Youth and School Services at the Monday, July 27 Tacoma Rainiers game at Cheney Stadium – for free! The first 45 children to sign up with CYSS will receive a free Rainiers baseball cap. The trip includes a free hotdog dinner at the ballpark and transportation.For registration information, call Child, Youth and School Services Central Registration at 253-967-2494. For facility contact information, see page 22.

Summer fun with Child, Youth and School Services

* Free for children of deployed Soldiers; $80 for others. Space is limited in all programs; registration on a first-come, first-served basis. Use the new FAST lane, or for a full registration, bring current shot record, military, DoD or contract ID card, three local emergency contacts and a sports physical. For registration information, call CYSS Central Registration at 253-967-2494.

Sports programs Date Registration CostWalk to Iraq and BackFirst Swing golf campsStart Smart sports campYouth bowlingSports Fit FridayBritish Soccer CampBump, Set, Spike volleyball campCraig Hodges basketball campFall soccerYouth Fitness Program

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The exciting summer deployment support activities are for youth of deployed Soldiers. A copy of deployment orders must be online at CYSS Central Registration, and youth must be CYSS-registered. For registration information, call CYSS Central Registration at 253-967-2494.

Deployment support activity Date & time AgesWild WavesFamily Fun CenterWhitewater raftingTour of Safeco FieldHorseback ridingArgosy Cruise (Lake Washington)Point Defiance Zoo & go-kartsDrive-in move (CYSS sports field)

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Wednesdays July 1 & 29, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Wednesday, July 8, 1 to 6 p.m.Saturday, July 11, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Wednesday, July 15, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday, July 18, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Wednesday, July 22, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday, July 25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday, July 25, 9 p.m.

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Stone Army Education Center opportunitiesConsumer Alert – Test Prep Scams National testing programs have received complaints regarding questionable products and services. Before investing in these programs, call the Education Service Officer at 253-967-7174.

Free education counseling is avail-able on a first-come, first-served basis at the Fort Lewis Stone Army Education Center (Building 6242 on Colorado Ave.; 253-967-7174) Monday through Wednesday and Friday From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and at Madigan (253-968-2707), Room # G-94-6 (ground floor/Reenlistment Office), Tuesday from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and Thursday from 1 to 4:30 p.m.

The Technical and Academic Re-source Center is a high-tech, multi-media and computer resource facility offering computer access, CAC pin reset and more. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 8:15 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Friday 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed federal holidays). For more informa-tion, please call 253-967-2171.

Giant Campus, a nationwide leader in technology training, offers free on-site and at-home innovative technol-ogy courses. For more information please logon to http://fortlewis.giant-campus.com or call 1-800-386-4223.

ROTC Green-to-Gold briefing is Thursday, July 16 at 1:30 p.m. and the Troops to Teachers briefing is Wednesday, July 8 at 1 p.m.; both are at Stone Education Center. For more information, call 253-967-7174.

An onsite bookstore operates with extended hours during the first week of each term. As the only MWR bookstore Army-wide, all funds gener-ated are returned to the community. For hours, call 253-964-8185.

The Stone Education Center Battle Bean offers specialty drinks and food items. Try this month’s specialty drink, “Red, White & Blue Italian crème soda.”

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Free assistance with collegeMilitary Spouse Career Advancement Account

Are you a Fort Lewis military spouse looking for a portable career? The Military Spouse Career Advancement Account may be used to pay up to $3,000 in fees for one year and may be renewed for one additional year.

The money may be used for training or education in the following fields: health care, education, financial ser-vices and skilled trades, as well as hu-man resources, business management, hospitality management and homeland security.

For additional information, visit militaryonesource.com and click on My CAA, or call the Military OneSource career and education consultants at 1-800-342-9647.

You may be eligible to use your spouse’s GI Bill

The “Post 9/11 GI Bill” allows the Secretary of Defense to provide currently serving troops the oppor-tunity to transfer education benefits to a spouse or to one or more of the individual’s children. This benefit will be available beginning next month.

There are certain requirements – time in service and additional commit-ment – a servicemember must meet before being eligible for the transfer. The Soldier may transfer all or part of the GI Bill to a spouse or child(ren), and the spouse and children must meet additional eligibility requirements.

For additional information go online to gibill2008.org and navigate to the Frequently Asked Questions tab.


It’s easy to have your voice heard with ICE

The “Voice of the Customer” helps improve programs and services by providing invaluable feedback to Fort Lewis leaders and managers.

When you, as customers, share your thoughts and comments with the Interactive Customer Evaluation system, the direct feedback promotes rapid interaction between you and the service providers.

We feel it is just as important to provide feedback to you as it is to receive your comments and concerns. In addition to tracking each comment until it is resolved, it is Garrison policy to respond to you within three working days if you requested a response.

MWR has many facilities and activi-ties dedicated to making your summer (or any time of year) one to remember. See comments, at left, for feedback on some of these facilities.

If you visited a service at Fort Lewis and were pleased with it and the way you were treated, submit an ICE com-ment to let the management know.

Were you satisfied with the service? Did it meet your needs? These are the most important questions to answer. If you want to recognize an individual, please take the time to get a complete name so the supervisor knows to whom you are referring.

ICE is accessible through Army OneStop kiosks or online at https://ice.disa. mil. Anyone may click on the ICE logo to be forwarded to the Fort Lewis ICE Web site. Be sure to answer all of the questions. The more feedback you provide, the better.

Curtis Atkinson is a Customer Service Officer for the Customer Management System/Interactive Customer Evaluation at Fort Lewis. He may be reached at [email protected].

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> Libraries: We love going to the Book Patch! Ms. Teresa is such a wonderful lady! All the ladies that work there go out of their way to make sure my girls have the books they want to read. I think my girls have read more this summer than they have in the last two years! I recommend a visit to all of my friends with kids! The summer reading program was a blast!

> Eagles Pride Golf Course: Great attitude, felt very welcome and can’t wait to go back again with friends. Keep up the good work.

> Outdoor Recreation’s SCUBA Shop: Fort Lewis Scuba is the best dive shop that I have seen. Keep up the good job.

The service at the dive shop is great. The instructors are very outgoing and easy to understand. A very profession-al business and great group of people to communicate with.

Fort Lewis SCUBA has the very best outstanding service and attitude. Absolutely the best dive shop around.

Fort Lewis SCUBA puts the other local dive shops to shame. Their quality

MWR relies on customers and the Interactive Customer Evaluation system to keep facilities and programs top-rate. Here’s what you had to say this month:

and selection of equipment and prices can’t be beat.

> Outdoor Recreation’s travel camp and cabins: Thank you and your staff for a wonderful facil-ity. My extended family stayed in up to nine cabins. As can be ex-pected with lots of people, there were a few hiccups that your staff helped smooth out very graciously. Amber, especially, went our of her way to make sure everything worked well. She adjusted dates, canceled reservations and was all around helpful, generous and upbeat! My family was impressed with the grounds, the cabins, the customer service ... Please recog-nize all your staff for their hospital-ity and commitment to quality customer service. I hope we can do it again in another two or three years!

> Auto Skills Center: Out of 21years in service and many auto craft shops at other installations, this one is by far the best. All the employees were very helpful and courteous. They are not just collecting a paycheck, but actually helping customers.

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Fitness & well-being Location Phone numberSports Admin. OfficeCowan & Memorial stadiumsJensen child care Jensen Family Health & FitnessKeeler Sports & Fitness Ctr Keeler PoolMcVeigh Sports & Fitness CtrKimbro PoolSheridan Sports & Fitness CtrSoldiers Field HouseSoldiers Field House PoolWilson Sports & Fitness Ctr

Building 3236 2nd Div & HandrichBuilding 2170 Bitar Ave. & 12th St.Building 2022 Liggett Ave. & Div.Building 2022 Liggett Ave. & Div.Building 9993 Garfield St.Keeler Sports & Fitness CenterBuilding 2160 Liggett Ave.McVeigh Sports & Fitness CenterBuilding 3759 Stryker Ave.Building 3236 2nd Div. & HandrichSoldiers Field HouseBuilding 11596, D St. & 41st Div.

253-967-2604253-967-2912253-967--1254253-967-5975 253-967-6808253-967-6652253-967-5869253-967-5026253-967-7311253-967-4771Closed; renovations

253-967-7471Event registration forms available at fitness facilities and at FortLewisMWR.com.

Call facility listed for hours of operation and details, or visit FortLewisMWR.com for hours of operation.

Food and fun Location Phone numberAmerican Lake Cmty CtrArts & Crafts CenterBattle Bean coffee shops

BOSS ProgramBowl ArenaCascade Community CtrClub NorthEagles Pride Golf CourseEvent information lineMadigan CaféPost Exchange (AAFES)Russell Landing CaféSpecial Events Office

Building 8085 North FortBuilding 5038 Pendleton Ave. Building 2166 Liggett Ave.Stone Education CenterBuilding 11589 North FortArts & Crafts Ctr, Pendleton Ave.Building 2272 Liggett Ave.Building 2400 Bitar Ave.Building 3-A-3 North FortOff I-5, Exit 116

Building 9903 Old MadiganBuilding 5280 Main PostBuilding 8981 North FortBuilding 2013 N. 3rd St.

253-964-1209253-967-5001253-964-8838253-964-8152253-964-8837253-967-5636253-967-4661253-964-0331253-964-0144253-967-6522253-967-4294253-964-4054253-964-3161253-966-0400253-967-5776

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Fabulous travel Location Phone numberAAFES Main StoreBuilding 2111Building 8050 North FortNACNACNACNACNACNorth Fort LewisRange 15American Lake Rd. North Fort LewisBeach Road, North Fort LewisBuilding 3969 2nd Div. Range Rd.

Information, Tickets & ToursLodgingNorthwest Adventure CtrEquipment rental & salesOutdoor adventuresScuba diving centerStorage lot reservationsTravel camp, cabin rentalPaintball reservationsRifle & Pistol RangeRussell Landing MarinaShoreline ParkSkeet & Trap Range

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Book Patch LibraryCrittenberger LibraryFinancial PlanningGrandstaff LibraryStone Education Center

Building 2109 N. 10th St.Building 3271 2nd Div. DrBuilding 2140 Waller HallBuilding 2109 N. 10th St. Building 6242 Colorado Ave.

253-967-5533253-967-2824253-967-3525253-967-5889253-967-7174

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MAIN STORE Building 2166 12th Division & Liggett Monday – Friday 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday 8 to 11 a.m.

STONE EDUCATION CENTER Building 6242 Colorado Ave.

Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.Friday 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday 8 to 11 a.m.

NORTH FORT Building 11589 17th St.

Monday – Friday 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturday 8 to 11 a.m.

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