May June 2010 Bugle Boy by US Army Garrison-Miami

The Bugle Boy May/June 2010

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Spotlight: Mr. Audy Snodgrass, New USAG-M Manager 1

SPOTLIGHT: MEET THE NEW GARRISON MANAGER

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

WHAT’S UP IN SOUTH FLORIDA

FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER NEWS

PARENTS’ PAGE

WHAT’S UP IN FMWR

percent of what officers do, frankly. What we pay them for is to put it all together, and understand the bigger picture.

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Recently, Garrison Matters, the USAGMiami newsletter, sat down with incoming Garrison Manager Audy Snodgrass for an interview about his vision for U.S. Army Garrison– Miami, and its role supporting U.S. Southern Command and Special Operations Command, South here in South Florida. Following a 30-year military career, Mr. Snodgrass came to Miami from Fort Hood, Texas, where he served as the Director of Plans, Training, Mobility and Security.

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GM: How would you define your leadership style? Did you have any mentors?

GM: What about your own plans for the future of USAG-Miami?

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Snodgrass: I’ve had the opportunity to work for a lot of great people. As an example, when I was at the National Training Center at Ft. Irwin, California, I got pulled up to be the SGS. It wasn’t a job I sought. I didn’t know what (Secretary of the General Staff) stood for, and all of a sudden I was one, working for the chief of staff, Col. E.G. Fish. Fish was a patient, caring leader who took the time to explain the why as well as what he wanted. He got me off to a proper start, and when I did something wrong, he took the time to explain how to fix it. That’s a philosophy that I have followed since.

Snodgrass: It would be unfair to say I come here with a set of pre-programmed changes, because I don’t understand USAG-Miami yet. It is a different kind of installation. But I also suspect a degree of complacency has set in, because it is natural, and that is one reason the Army likes to swap leadership out. I am not afraid of change; there is nothing wrong with change. But understand that change for change’s sake is just silly, it’s selfserving, and that is one thing I am not.

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GM: Doesn’t the pace of current operations limit the time we have to explain things? Snodgrass: I don’t accept that – we’ve always been at a fast pace, whether you are at war or not, you are always doing things continuously, training, deploying, doing, doing, and doing. I used to give an in-brief to all my officers. That brief informed them that an officer has two purposes: Analysis, which is why we send them to college; the other is Reflection. Let’s face it, sergeants can do 90

GM: What should Garrison supervisors take away from that? Snodgrass: I hope our managers and subordinate leaders do what they always should have been doing, which is look to see how they can best serve our customers, how they can improve the processes they are responsible for, and ask themselves, what is coming up next? Not to look at the past – i.e. we’ve always done it that way – that is a terrible way to look at it! We have to be asking what is next? It is so easy to become complacent.

GM: Have you received any guidance from Installation Management Command? Snodgrass: John Nerger (Executive Director for IMCOM) said my responsibility was to “take it to the next level” – which means to me that the mission for USAG-Miami will become dramatically different. We are moving into a new headquarters with SOUTHCOM, so instead of dealing with leased operations we will be dealing with property we will own. We will be more responsive to a primary customer who has continued on page 2

CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY

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27 - SOUTHCOM Community Information Meeting,Thursday 10am-11:30am, MB Suite 180

4 - Transition to Middle School Parent Workshop, Tuesday, 10am - 12pm, US Army Garrison-Miami, Molina Building*, Suite 180 7 - Military Spouse Appreciation Day 10 - Doral Soccer League begins, Monday POC: Jill Hauser, 305 437-1682 13 - Deadline for Busch Gardens trip Thursday, Adults $79, Children $69 15 - Trip to Busch Gardens Tampa 17-20 - Transition Assistance Program Workshop, Monday Thursday, 8am-4pm

28 - Training Holiday, Friday Spring Golf Tournament, Iverarry Country Club 31 - Memorial Day, Monday

JULY 2 - Training Holiday, Friday 4 - Independence Day, Sunday 5 - Independence Day observed, Monday 15 - Deadline for Typhoon Lagoon trip, Thursday, Adults, $55, Children, $48

JUNE

9 - Resume Workshop, Wednesday, 9am-12pm, MB, Suite 180 10 - Deadline for Islands of Adventure trip, Thursday, Adults $79, Children $69

17 - Trip to Typhoon Lagoon, Saturday 20 - Newcomer Orientation, Tuesday, 9:30-3, MB, Suite 180

18 - Newcomer Orientation, Tuesday, 9:30am3pm, MB, Suite 180 21 - Miami Tour, Friday 9:30am-3pm, meet at MB, Suite 180

12 - Trip to Islands of Adventure, Saturday 14 - Summer Camp Begins, Monday

22 - SOUTHCOM Community Information Meeting, Thursday, 10am1130am, MB, Suite 180

25 - Fitness classes begin Monday and run through July 16. POC: Jill Hauser, 305 437- 1682

22 - Newcomer Orientation, Tuesday, 9:30am3pm, MB, Suite 180

23 - Miami Tour, Friday, 9:30-3, Meet at MB, Suite 180

25 - Miami Tour, Friday, 9:30am-3pm

30 - Spouse Interview Workshop, Friday, 9am-12pm. MB, Suite 180

Mr. Audy Snodgrass - continued from page 1 the potential to grow because of their recent operations in Haiti and potential assistance to Chile. There is also more and more interest in security along our southern border; we as a garrison have to be poised to support that kind of expansion, identify it and understand it, and convince our leaders that we have to be able to provide the appropriate level of support.

GM: What is the most important thing for Garrison employees to keep in mind? Snodgrass: The most important mission for us or any Garrison is to bring services to our customers - the services they expect, they demand and they deserve; whatever they are.

GM: Any final thoughts? To our customers and friends: Help me. Help me understand what you need. No matter who you are, if there is something you need that you are not getting, tell me. I may not be the one to

give it to you, but I will find out if it is possible and who should provide it. There must be trust between us and our customers. I am hoping to make that our unofficial motto. To our employees, the most important thing any high-performing organization does is communicate with itself and with its customers. It is THE central thing. If we are doing that, then we get things done.

Classes and Events For more information or to register, call the Family Support Center, 305 437-2665 Trips - Reserve and pay for trips at the Information Tickets and Registration (ITR) Office Headquarters, #1303A, 305 437-1595 The *Molina Building, (MB) formerly known as the Codina Building, is located at 8300 NW 33rd Street, Doral, Florida

WHAT’S UP IN SOUTH FLORIDA? BROWARD - www.sunny.org/ calendar/

Music & Dancing Under The Stars, ongoing, Hollywood Beach Theatre, East of A1A at Johnson St. and the ocean, 7:30p.m.-9p.m., 954 921-3404, free. Every Monday,Tuesday and Wednesday. Music and dancing from big band, country, rock and roll and soul. Broadwalk Friday Fest, ongoing, Hollywood Beach Theatre, East of A1A at Johnson St. and the ocean. 7p.m.-9p.m., 954 924-2980, free, every Friday of every month. Live jazz, blues, pop and everything in between along Hollywood’s 2.5 mile Broadwalk. S u n Tr u s t Sunday Jazz Brunch, ongoing, Riverwalk, Downtown Fort Lauderdale, 11a.m.-2p.m., 954 828-5363, free. First Sunday of every month. Enjoy Fort L a u d e r d a l e ’s scenic Riverwalk. Live, outdoor concert series bringing the area’s best local jazz artists on four different stages. Everyone is welcome, including well-behaved, leashed pets. Room to set up chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. Stroll along the historic bricklined walkway to enjoy live music and food.

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miamiandbeaches.com/visitors/calendar.aspx Florida Jews in the Military, through 9/12. In tribute to all veterans, the Museum will mount an exhibit on the story of Floridian Jews who have served in the military. Throughout history, the supreme offering a human being could make for his nation was to put one’s life on the line for the ideals and freedom of that nation. The military offered a direct route to

acculturation, especially for new immigrants. Floridian Jews have fought for every conflict from the Seminole Wars when the city of Ft. Myers was named for Col.Abraham C. Myers through the Civil War when Morris Dzialynski of Jacksonville and many others served, to the World Wars, Korean, Viet Nam, Gulf and battles of the 21st Century. Jewish Museum of Florida, 301 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, 305 672-5044, www.jewishmuseum.com. GroveHouse Artists On the Promenade at Mayfair, 5/1 and 6/5. This local artists’ cooperative has an opening every first Saturday of the month in conjunction with the Coconut Grove First Saturday Gallery Stroll. 7p.m. to 10p.m. GroveHouse Artists On the Promenade at Mayfair, 3390 Mary Street, #162, Coconut Grove, 305 5693097, http://grovehouseartists.net. The Children’s Trust Family Expo, 5/8, free, allday festival providing parents with direct access to educational, health and social services in a fun and festive atmosphere. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fair Expo Center, 10901 Coral Way, Miami, 305 5715700, www.thechildrenstrust.org. Second Saturdays at ArtSouth, 5/8 and 6/12. Enjoy artwork by resident artists, refreshments and live music while you browse four galleries and open artist studios. Relax in the artistic and tropical atmosphere of ArtSouth. Children are welcome. 3p.m. 7p.m. ArtSouth of Homestead, 240 N. Krome Avenue, Homestead, 305/247-9406, www. artsouthhomestead.org. Bluegrass Festival at Greynolds Park, 6/6.

Festival featuring a variety of talented Bluegrass artists. Bring a lawn chair. Food and cold drinks available. 12:30p.m. - 5p.m. Greynolds Park, Miami Gardens Drive and NE 22nd Avenue, North Miami Beach, www.miamidade. gov/parks/.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT CALENDAR OF EVENTS http://www.miamidade.gov/parks/calendar.asp.

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History of Diving Museum presents: Free Seminar Series. 5/19, “A Legacy of Treasure,” by Kane Fisher starts at 7 p.m. 6/16, “Diving History in the Florida Keys,” by Chris Dutton, at Diving Museum, mile marker 83, Islamorada. 305-664-9737, E-mail: info@ divingmuseum. org. www. divingmuseum.org/.

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DORAL - www.cityofdoral.com/ cityofdoral/ Parks & Recreation HOTLINE: 305 593-6610

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THE RELO CORNER PCS TIPS: Questions to ask and things to do before… A PCS (Permanent Change of Station) move can be one of the most exciting and rewarding parts of a military career: new places, new faces, and new challenges. However, for the Service Member and the family who are not prepared, a PCS move can be a very unhappy time.

pantry in your new home; •

Household incidentals: curtains, cleaning supplies, light bulbs, etc.

There may be other financials effects of a PCS move. Here are some examples:

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Deposits: damage and rent deposits on new apartment, utilities, telephone, internet, cable;

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Closing costs if you are buying or selling a house;

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Temporary lodging at the old post and the new post;

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Food: restocking the refrigerator and food

Dislocation Allowance (DLA): two months’ BAH (you will not receive this until well after you arrive at your new post – don’t count on it; Travel Pay. This is mileage • related and is usually not paid until after you check into the new post;

Refund on rent and • damage deposits, plus any interest, from your previous home/apartment and utilities. Again, it may take a couple of months before you get this; Lower cost of living or • increased BAH on your new post. For more information go to: www.defensetravel.dod.mil.

OTHER FINANCIAL EFFECTS Travel cost: gasoline, food and lodging, tolls, car tune-up, new tires before the trip, emergency repair along the way;

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Garage sales before you • move;

Most of this unhappiness is caused by money problems associated with the PCS move. Whenever you PCS, you are going to be faced with some unusual expenses. This list gives some of them, but you might find others. Begin to plan ahead!

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WHERE THE MONEY MIGHT COME FROM

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Do we depend on the money my spouse gets from his/her job? How long will it be before he/she finds a job? Will it pay as well? You may have to live on less money for a couple of months or more;

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Higher cost of living. This includes not only higher housing and food costs, but also things like having to drive farther, child care costs, school costs, etc.;

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Lower BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing;)

Be very cautious about spending your advance pay unless it is absolutely necessary. You will pay it back by monthly deductions from your pay. You will have less to live on every month until it is all paid back. Don’t take advance pay just to blow it on a super big plasma TV, car, or something you just WANT. PLAN AHEAD. START SAVING NOW. For more information, contact the Relocation Readiness Manager, Roxanna Acosta at 305-437-1958, roxanna.acosta@hq.southcom.mil.

Family Support Center Library and Computer Room US Army Garrison-Miami, Army Community Service, is proud to announce we now have a library consisting of more than 250 books available to military members and their families. Subjects include marriage counseling, financial planning, developing resumes, resources on PTSD and others. An inclusive list of titles is available at the center for your review. The library is available free of charge Monday through Friday, from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. Books may be checked out for 30 days. For additional information call 305 437-2665. Request a copy of the list to be sent electronically, or during your free time drop by the center and pick up a copy. The Family Support Center has three computers available to conduct research or a place to spend time enjoying your favorite book during your free time; 8300 NW 33rd Street, Doral, Suite 180.

VOLUNTEER! Are you seeking a volunteer opportunity? The Volunteer Coordinator is available to conduct or participate in orientation and briefings. Sessions are arranged to familiarize commanders, military, personnel, family members and the community with the services and resources available through the Army Volunteer Corps and the Army Family Team Building Program.

Volunteer Registration and Forms Every volunteer (including youth volunteers) at USSOUTHCOM must be registered on www.myarmylifetoo.com in the Volunteer Management Information System. Please select Become a Volunteer in the Volunteer Center. Volunteers under the age of 18 must also have their parents complete Form 5671 and return it to Ms. Mary Ortiz, mary.ortiz@ hq.southcom.mil. Volunteer Management Information System (VMIS) The Volunteer Management Information System was developed to give the Army a real-time snapshot of volunteer activities at any given time, at any given installation. VMIS provides all of the tools needed to track AVC volunteer hours, manage, and track volunteers, post open positions, print reports and much more. All volunteers will be tracked through the VMIS System. You may visit www.myarmylifetoo.com or call the Army Volunteer Corps office at 305 437.2667 for additional information on this new system. You may also request VMIS training. Necessary Forms • Volunteer Agreement (DD Form 2793) • ACS Volunteer Service Record (DA Form 4162) • Parental permission (DA Form 5671) • ACS Volunteer Daily Time Record (DA Form 4713) • Volunteer Award Nomination Form (FD Form 1428 R) All volunteers must have a Volunteer Service Record, Volunteer Agreement, log and turn in at least one hour of volunteer service to be recognized at the Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony. For more information on volunteering please call 305 437-2665/2667.

PARENTS’ PAGE Naccrra Hotline

Parent Workshops

Child, Youth and School Services thanks all parents who have contacted us regarding NACCRRA concerns. The Department of the Army and the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (NACCRRA) have heard your concerns and have provided a Conflict Resolution Hotline number: 1 877- 816 – 3877. They want to hear from you. Please voice any issues regarding policy, payments, subsidy and application process directly with NACCRRA. You can expect that your problem will be dealt with in a timely manner. The hotline hours of operation are Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, EST.

School Support Services recently presented another free, informational parent workshop to our military connected families. The workshop, Passport to Success: Teaching Reading Skills, was presented by Miami-Dade County Public School’s Parent Academy. A subject matter expert explained how parents can facilitate reading for their children, encourage children to select reading materials that reflect their areas of interest and how to stimulate reading comprehension. Nubia Ortiz and Zulemmy Molina at the recent School Support Services will continue to bring Reading Workshop these excellent workshops to our families. For more information on this and other workshops or to request specific topics contact your School Liaison Officer at 305 437-3289.

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To report suspected child abuse, neglect, or spouse abuse, contact Family Advocacy, 305 437-3086

School Support Services will continue providing assistance to all military families in the Homestead area. Housed at building 153, the School Liaison Officer will be available on Wednesdays, twice a month, from 10:30am-12:30pm. For more information, call 305 437-3289.

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WHAT’S UP IN FMWR ? TRIBUTE TO THE MILITARY Congratulations to all USSOUTHCOM runners who participated in the annual Tribute to the Military 5k/10k run on February 7th in Coral Gables. Although we did not have a big turn out due to the increase in duty hours, most of the runners that represented USSOUTHCOM placed in the top three slots in several categories. Thank you for supporting Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) and for positively representing USSOUTHCOM!

Results for the 10K: • Top Three Military Male, 3rd Place COL Luis Vargas • Top Three Military Female, 2nd Place Tsgt Angela Ertel • Male Age Group: 20 – 24, 3rd Place SPC Marcus Truex • Male Age Group: 35 – 39, 3rd place SFC Glenn Turk

Results for the 5k: • Male Age Group: 40 – 44, 3rd Place Kevin Odom • Male Age Group: 50 – 54, 2nd Place COL David Hildreth If you are interested in participating in future runs, please contact Jill Hauser, Recreation Specialist, at 305 437- 1682. COL Luis Vargas

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At the Net - Maybe Next Year? Hearty congratulations to SSG Marcia McNeil, Army Signal Activity, USSOUTHCOM, who was selected to participate in the All Army Volleyball Trial Camp held at Ft. Bragg, NC, 7 April – 2 May 2010. Due to mission requirements, SSG McNeil won’t be able to participate. If selected from the Camp, she would have represented the Army in the Armed Forces Volleyball Championship, held at MCAS, Cherry Point, NC, 3 - 10 May 2010, and from there, at the Armed Forces Team at CISM, 24 May – 2 June 2010. As SSG McNeil put it, “...there’s always next year.” FMWR congratulates SSG McNeil on being selected and we wish her best of luck for next year!

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GOING GREEN Seven Steps to Safer, Healthier Food By Diane di Costanzo When it comes to food, most parents are concerned with safety, health and getting children to eat what’s good for them. No doubt, the need is great. Pound for pound, children not only consume more food and water than adults; if they’re hit with toxicants during critical windows of development, diseases can occur later in life. But feeding kids healthy food can be difficult when you can’t always find or afford organic, and are up against a food industry spending billions of dollars annually to convince kids that products low in nutrition and high in sugars and fats are cool. Since the 1970s, when the U.S. adopted a farm policy resulting in cheap corn and corn-syrup sweeteners, Americans have been eating about 200 extra calories a day, Michael Pollan writes in The New York Times Magazine. No wonder 64 percent of us are overweight.

chance to talk to and support the people who grow local food. The USDA reports that there are over 3,100 farmers markets nationwide, a number that increased 79 percent between 1994 and 2002. For a directory of CSAs, visit csacenter.org and to find your nearest farmer’s market and organic farm, see localharvest.org. See the Chefs Collaborative guide to restaurants that serve local, sustainably produced food. http://guide. chefscollaborative.org/.

2. Buy Food Directly from Local Farms, and Ask Your Grocer to Sell Local Food Too In a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) group, each member buys a share of the entire harvest (usually $300 to $600) from the farmer before the growing season starts, and is rewarded with weekly produce gathered at peak ripeness. There are more than 1,000 CSAs across the U.S. Farmers markets also give you—and your children—a

See the USDA’s trans fat label page: www.fda.gov/Food/LabelingNutrition/ ConsumerInformation/ucm109832.htm

5. Avoid Neurotoxic Fish Freshwater and saltwater fish, such as tuna, swordfish and walleye, may contain high levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) or mercury, both of which can harm brain development.

Many strapped school systems rely on revenue from sales of such items as candy bars and sugary drinks in vending machines and fast food supplied by Pizza Hut, available in 98 percent of our nation’s senior high schools. The impact on kids’ waistlines is all too evident, but all this sugar is also promoting tooth decay.

1. Buy Organic Where It Counts Most

For meat, eggs and dairy, certified organic is your best choice, because federal standards mandate 100 percent organic feed (eliminating the risk of mad cow disease, for one). But when organic isn’t available or affordable, ask the following questions: Was the animal fed only grass and/or 100 percent vegetarian grain? Were growth hormones used (in cattle)? Were antibiotics routinely given? Were the animals confined?

6. Demand Healthier Food and Drink at Schools

Still, you can improve the odds each time you shop for and prepare a meal. Here are seven small ways that add up to big change:

Recognizing that it’s not possible to eat organic produce 100 percent of the time, you can prioritize by picking the top 10 fruits and vegetables that are most often contaminated by pesticide residues and thus best bought organic: apples, bell peppers, celery, nectarines, hot peppers, peaches, pears, potatoes, spinach, strawberries.

anything containing “hydrogenated” “partially hydrogenated” vegetable oil.

3. Sidestep Easily Contaminated Foods Contaminated food causes an estimated 76 million illnesses and 5,000 deaths per year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). To be safe, make sure meat, poultry and shellfish are properly cooked. The CDC also warns against cold cuts, which can be contaminated with listeria. Raw, unwashed produce and unpasteurized fruit juice can also carry E. coli, hepatitis and other diseases.

Ask your PTA and school administration to change; get ideas and success stories from a kit available through the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). Get healthy-vending-machine guidelines at Health Collaborative.

7. Talk to Kids About How Ads Pitch Food at Them You’re up against big bucks—and the wiliest of marketing minds—when you try to coax your kid away from junk food. According to a report released in February 2004 by an American Psychological Association (APA) task force, the average child in our country views 40,000 TV commercials a year, with the most common products marketed being “sugared cereals, candies, sweets, sodas and snack foods,” says task force chair, Brian Wilcox, Ph.D.

For more info, see www.foodsafety.gov.

4. Avoid Unhealthy Fats Fifteen percent of Americans 6 to 19 years old are overweight—and the percentage is growing. Avoid saturated fats, trans-fatty acids and cholesterol by reading labels. Trans fat, which contributes to heart disease, lurks in the very foods most heavily marketed to children: French fries, candy bars, cookies, baked goods, chips and pretzels. Best to limit these, as well as commercially prepared salad dressing, vegetable shortenings and

What’s a parent to do? Limit television time. Watch with your children, and point out and discuss the difference between programs and commercials. Finally, every chance you get this summer, take kids to a farmstand, pick a ripe, sweet fruit and give them a bite of the real thing. Printed with permission of National Geographic’s Green Guide, www.thegreenguide.com.

Transition Assistance Program 10-13 May 2010 If you are planning to retire or leave the military, the Pre-Separation/Transition Assistance Program is here to assist. The overall program has been expanded to four days to help ensure separating or retiring service members are better prepared to compete for positions in the private sector, should they opt to do so after leaving the service. The program provides comprehensive information on transition assistance benefits and services for service members and their spouses who are separating or retiring from active duty within 180 days. The workshops are conducted by representatives of the Departments of Defense, Department of Labor and Veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Administration. Information on personal appraisal, career exploration, strategies for an effective job search, interviews, resumes, reviewing job offers, networking, mock interviews, federal government employment and resources will be provided. Preparation well in advance of workshop attendance is critical. All attendees will need to submit a copy of their civilian resumeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at least one to two weeks before participating in the program. Resumes will be sent at no cost to a professional resume writer and returned during the Transition Assistance Program workshop. The next Pre-Separation/TAP Workshop will be held May 10 through 13 at US Army Garrison-Miami, 8300 NW 33rd Street, Suite 180, Doral. Military spouses are cordially invited to attend. As a matter of policy, former service members may attend the Pre-Separation/TAP Workshops on a space available basis. To register, call Joe Pagan, Employment Readiness Program Manager at 305 437-2639, or send an e-mail to joe.pagan@hq.southcom. mile

Is Your Spouse Seeking Employment? The Spouse Employment Program is offered by the U.S. Army Garrison-Miami Army Community Services to provide assistance to spouses in acquiring skills, developing networks and providing resources that will allow them to participate in the work force and to develop a career/work plan. Spouses are provided comprehensive, accurate and up-todate information on available employment opportunities, education, volunteer resources, and support services which assist in making informed decisions on seeking employment. Services provided consist of individual and group career assessment and counsel, negotiating salary, career exploration, instruction in job search strategies including the use of the internet, headhunters and employment agencies, staffing agencies, newspapers and local resources. Resume and interview technique workshops are scheduled monthly. A Resume’ Workshop is scheduled for June 9th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at USAG-Miami and an Interview Techniques Workshop is scheduled for June 16th from 1:00 pm to 3:45 pm The Family Support Center’s resources include computers, printers, faxes and an employment library. These services are offered free. For additional information or to register for a workshop contact the Family Service Center Employment Readiness Program EEMAF 08-0325 Bugle boyat11/17/08 12:46 AM Pagean 1 e-mail to joe.pagan@hq.southcom.mil. Manager, Mr. Joe Pagan 305 437-2639, or send

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Army Community Covenant - What Gratitude Looks Like

home town America. The generosity of America’s neighborhoods, towns, cities, and counties is astounding. Every day communities devise new ways, both small and large, to demonstrate their appreciation for Soldiers and Families. Adults, children, organizations, and businesses send care packages to deployed Soldiers, offer emergency relief to Families in need, welcome Soldiers home after deployment, and most importantly provide a support network to complement and enhance Soldier well being. From students baking cookies for deployed units, to elected leaders promoting legislation that builds equity in school transition for children of Military Families, each is a gift.

As our Nation commits to preserving freedom through the uncertainty of deployments and conflicts across the world, Americans give us a special gift, embracing Soldiers and their families with sincere support. It warms my heart to see adults, children, organizations and businesses that represent all walks of life sending care packages to deployed Soldiers and extending special invitations when they return. In a larger way, the Army Community Covenant (ACC) generates a great deal of community support for Army Families while their Soldiers are away.

Volunteers from all walks of life devote countless hours to giving back to those who defend our Nation’s freedom. Here are a few Community Covenant initiatives to give you an idea of the scope of support that target financial, employment, health, youth programs, training, or other needs unique to a particular garrison or group of Soldiers or Family members:

- Programs abound to help Families focus on building quality time together. Reduced or free admission to state parks, amusement attractions, and sports events help Soldiers and Families enjoy memorable time together. Retreats for families of fallen Soldiers build strong networks of friendship for those members of the Army Family who have experienced the ultimate loss. - There are community-based organizations that solicit donations exclusively to fund a variety of programs with 100 percent of all donations going to the designated programs. In-kind donations from community members and businesses entirely fund administration expenses. - Education support for Soldiers and Family members through scholarships, continuing education opportunities, or grants helps further both individual and Army readiness through access to education. - Special programs honor the children of wounded warriors, and Families and children of fallen heroes with personalized, commemorative items like hand-made quilts.

These best practices embody selfless service on the part of Americans around the country, but there are many more. I mention them here as great examples of how citizens endure in their support with lasting relationships in the face of multiple and lengthy periods of military conflict. The Community Covenant web site, http:// www.army.mil/community, “ Volunteers from all walks of life devote countless hours to is a great resource for Family members, The Secretary of the Army giving back to those who defend our Nation’s freedom.” Soldiers, leaders, and community created the ACC in 2008 to organizations to see best build mutual relationships practices from around the country. Follow and strengthen bonds between Soldiers, the latest developments and get ideas for - Educator seminars help teachers learn what Families and American communities. It your community by following the ACC on makes life different for children with parents fosters and sustains effective state and Facebook, and join in the discussion on serving in the military. From frequent moves community partnerships with the Army Twitter, both linked via the ACC homepage. to deployment and redeployment, military to improve the quality of life for Soldiers children have a special set of experiences and their Families. On the ground, the As the Army reflects the face of America, that moves with them, school to school, and ACC accomplishes two things. First, it the Army Community Covenant reflects the that affect their education experience. recognizes the selfless service of community face of America’s gratitude. It’s all about volunteers, highlighting their great personal relationships. - All volunteer Adopt-A-Unit programs contributions. It also shows Soldiers the support deployed units in-theatre and compassion and support of the American Go out of your way to thank a Community celebrate returning units with event public. Covenant partner for their active caring invitations. These programs also for Soldiers and their Families. Work enthusiastically remember those currently Now in its third year, the ACC kicked off together with community leaders, private deployed through the Yellow Ribbon with a series of signing ceremonies affirming organizations, faith-based groups, and program, encouraging community members the mutual support and trust between the individual American citizens. to display yellow ribbons at their homes and military and local communities. To date offices. there have been more than 450 signing Help America help Soldiers by always taking ceremonies. to heart what partnering opportunities may - Financial support programs from states, be possible. counties and private organizations take While the signing ceremonies are the many forms, whether help with property public, outward display of a vital mutual taxes, assistance for Soldiers of all relationship -- support from communities LTG Rick Lynch components who deploy in support of the helps build resilience in our Families Commanding General Overseas Contingency Operations, or grants -- the Army Community Covenant is a Installation Management Command or no-interest loans for emergencies for highly beneficial two-way partnership that Reserve Component Soldiers. strengthens ties between our Soldiers and - Camps focus on fun learning experiences for young people that last a lifetime. Some camp sponsors are private organizations like the 4-H Clubs, Girl Scouts, Operation Military Kids; state National Guards sponsor others. Kids form new, lasting friendships with children from a variety of military backgrounds.

SPOUSES CORNER

USSOUTHCOM Community Information Meeting (SCCIM) SCCIM is held the last Thursday of each month. Zip Code Group Coordinators disseminate information from the SCCIM to the zip code groups. All spouses are encouraged to submit concerns/issues to your area zip code coordinator. The purpose is to share ideas and make living in South Florida an enriching experience. Meetings: 10 am, 8300 NW 33rd Street, (Molina Building,) FMWR Conference Room. For more information, call 305 437-2665.

SPOUSES NEEDED TO COORDINATE the HIALEAH, HOMESTEAD and KENDALL ZIP CODE GROUPS!

Zip Code Groups DORAL, CORAL GABLES, MIAMI LAKES, NORTH MIAMI, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Rose Webb Brooks,703 579-7600, alandrosebrooks@ hotmail.com; Eva Raquel Cool, 786 877-0150, lotusflower_0308@yahoo.com; Amy Shaffer, 305 477-1890, amywshaffer@gmail.com.; www. doralzipcode.webs.com, doralzipcode@yahoo.com HIALEAH, coordinator needed, please call 305 437-2665 KENDALL, HAMMOCKS, PINECREST, PALMETTO BAY, surrounding areas. Coordinator needed, please call 305 437-2665 BROWARD COUNTY, Sabrina Bowman, scott_ bowman69@yahoo.com; Nila Mistry, nilamistry1@ yahoo.com

Coordinators disseminate information from the monthly SOUTHCOM Community Information Meeting (SCCIM,) to spouses in their zip code area and present ideas, issues or concerns to the SCCIM. Zip Code Groups can organize and meet in a variety of ways, from monthly information socials to web groups, depending on the desires of the members. Programs such as music play group, 9/11 GI Bill briefing and the recent “Evening with TRICARE” are examples of recent collaborations between Army Community Service and Zip Code Groups. New spouses are referred during in-processing but if you’re interested in being involved in a group in your area, starting a group, or interested in coordinating, please call Tonya Templeton, 305 437-2642.

HOMESTEAD & SOCSOUTH, Deborah Locklear, locklik@bellsouth.net,socsouth_family@yahoo.com

WHO’S WHO Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR)

Child, Youth & School Services (CYSS Services)

One Stop Phone Number:

305 437-2642

Army Substance Abuse Programs (ASAP)

ADCO, Suicide Prevention and Employee Assistance Programs - Guy W. Drab, guy.drab@hq.southcom. CYSS Director - Ileana Gonzalez-Posada mil, 305 437-3078 ileana.gonzalesposad@hq.southcom.mil Director - Sheryl Byrd, sheryl.byrd@hq.southcom.mil Drug Testing Coordinator (DTC) - Connie Sova, Administration - Mary Gomez, connie.sova.ctr@hq.southcom.mil, 305 437-2428 Administration - Vilma Lesesne, vilma.lesesne@hq.southcom.mil mary.gomez@hq.southcom.mil Prevention Education/Activities Coordinator (PC) Financial Management Officer - Marisol Archibold School Liaison Officer - Sheila Martinez Carmen Rivera, carmen.rivera.ctr@hq.southcom.mil, marisol.archibold@hq.southcom.mil sheila.martinez@hq.southcom.mil 305 437-3076 Marketing, Sponsorship and Advertising - Helen Colby helen.colby@hq.southcom.mil USAG-M Public Affairs - Arthur McQueen, 305 437-2685 Family Support Division (FSD) E-mail: mwrcustomerservice@hq.southcom.mil One Stop Phone Number: 305 437-2642 Arthur.mcqueen@hq.southcom.mil Toll Free Hot Line: 1 877 291-1604 USSOUTHCOM Army Community Service Director - Victoria DuBois victoria.dubois@hq.southcom.mil Recreation Services One Stop Phone Number: 305 437-2642 Administration - Lydia Sanchez, lydia.sanchez@hq.southcom.mil Clinic Office hours: 0730-1630 Consumer Affairs/Emergency Financial Assistance For appointments call 305 437-3559 vacant Services TRICARE enrolled members Recreation, Better Opportunity for Single Service Members Employment Readiness/Transition Assistance - Joe Pagan TRICARE Service Centers 1800 444-5445 (BOSS) - Stephen Ondriezek joe.pagan@hq.southcom.mil Miramar or USCG Air Station Opa Locka stephen.ondriezek@hq.southcom.mil Family Advocacy/Exceptional Family Member - Joe Walker Domestic Violence/Child Abuse Information, Tickets and Registration - Eric Ruiz joe.walker@hq.southcom.mil John Knoebel 305 437-3072 Information & Referral - Tonya Templeton, tonya.temple eric.ruiz@hq.southcom.mil john.knoebel@hq.southcom.mil ton@hq.southcom.mil Fitness Center Family Counseling Center 305 437-3086 Relocation Readiness - roxanna.acosta@hq.southcom.mil Jill Hauser, jill.hauser@hq.southcom.mil Housing Referral 305 437-2642 Relocation and Employment Readiness SOCSOUTH Frank Same, francisco.same@hq.southcom.mil Gerald Havens, gerald.havens@socso.southcom.mil Education Service 305 437-2287 Angelique Williams, angelique.williams@hq.southcom.mil Volunteer Coordinator - Mary Ortiz, Carlson Wagonlit 1800 579-6681 mary.ortiz@hq.southcom.mil

One Stop Phone Number:

305 437-2642

LEAVE THE DRIVING TO US - FMWR TRIPS

May 15 BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA Adults $79, Children $69

June 12 ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE Adults $79 Children $69 July 17 TYPHOON LAGOON Adults $55, Children $48

All trips depart from the East parking lot at Headquarters at 6 a.m. and depart from each attraction at 7 p.m. (unless noted otherwise.) Deadline to sign up for trips is close of business the Thursday before each trip. All prices include transportation, parking, tolls and entrance to the attraction. Prices and times are subject to change. Tickets are available in the ITR, HQ. # 1303A. Phone: 305 437-1595. The Bugle Boy is a bimonthly publication of the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, U.S. Army Garrison-Miami, and is published for members of the United States Southern Command. Contents of The Bugle Boy are not necessarily the official views of, or are endorsed by the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or the U.S. Southern Command. The distribution, mention or use of any sponsorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s products, services, or funds by the U.S. Southern Command does not express or imply an endorsement of the sponsor. All submissions are subject to editing. The appearance of advertising in this newsletter does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Army, the U. S. Southern Command or the U.S. Army Garrison-Miami Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Fund. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If a violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunity by the advertiser is confirmed, the publisher shall refuse to print advertising from that source until the violation is corrected. To submit story ideas, articles, or purchase advertising, call the editor at 305 437-3149.

U.S. ARMY GARRISON-MIAMI Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation 3511 NW 91st Avenue Doral, Florida 33172