62nd Medical Brigade Family Readiness Handbook
62nd Medical Brigade History Constituted Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 62nd Medical Brigade on 19 December 1942 as the 62nd Medical Battalion (Corps). Activated on 25 January 1943 as the 62nd Medical Battalion, Motorized, at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Reorganized and redesignated 15 September 1943, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 62nd Medical Battalion. Inactivated on 13 November 1945. Reactivated 1 October 1956 in Germany. Reorganized and redesignated 8 October 1957 as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 62nd Medical Group in Bad Kreuznach, Germany. Transferred to Fort Lewis, Washington, June 1968. Redesignated 16 October 2001, as the 62nd Medical Brigade, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment was redesignated as Headquarters and Headquarters Company.
Operations include: Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm Operation Restore Hope in Somalia; Two rotations in Iraq and one in Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan
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Welcome Message Unit Locations FRG Contact Information Sheet Organizational Charts Important Local Phone Numbers Community Resources Military Family Life Counselors (MFLC) American Red Cross (ARC) Army Community Services (ACS) Army Emergency Relief (AER) Child & Family Assistance Center (CAFAC) Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Family Life Center Legal Assistance Madigan Army Medical Center Childcare Services Off-Post Childcare Options Housing School Employment Religious Services
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Important Websites
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Tour of Duty: JBLM, Washington Bucket List
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Welcome to 62nd Medical Brigade This Family Readiness Handbook is dedicated to you, to help with your transition to this great Medical Brigade and will serve as a quick information reference to the facilities and services offered here at Joint Base Lewis-McChord and areas of interest at the Pacific Northwest. As medics, we must always maintain a trained and ready posture to insure deployed units will receive high quality medical care in any theater of operations. Our medics are well trained, superbly led, and resourced with the best equipment the Army has to offer. However, they are only able to do their jobs if they know their families are informed and cared for in their absence. Each company in the 62nd Medical Brigade has its own Family Readiness Group (FRG) and is active and working to support our Soldiers and their Families at all cycles of deployment. Our FRG exist to… Provide accurate and current communication between command teams and Families Sharing of information on the Army life, the unit, and our mission. Promote self-reliance during family separation due to training exercise, deployment, temporary duty assignment (TDY) or schooling. While each FRG is different, all will welcome volunteers and your suggestions, and if you have ideas or suggestions to make our FRG more effective and successful, please contact your FRG point of contact or leader. Below are some of the activities we have been doing:
Ensure that our redeploying single Soldiers have a welcoming room in the Soldier’s barracks.
Work hand-in-hand with Habitat for Humanity to build homes for low income families in the community
Provide family fun activities, i.e. Halloween Trunk or Treat, BBQ get-together, fundraisings, volunteer recognition, FRG meetings, etc. to promote camaraderie and esprit de corps among Soldiers and Families. Work in conjunction with local community groups to provide school supplies and holiday toys to children in our unit. 62nd Medical Brigade FRG Handbook
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Where to find:
62nd Med Bde HQ & HHC
56th MMB
9th FMSU
Parking
Parking
Bldg 2019, Liggett Avenue, LBM-Lewis Main, WA 98433
Directions From Main Gate – go straight on 41st Division Drive until you pass the PX on your right, turn Right on Pendleton Blvd. Go straight passed the commissary, housing, and the Rainier Lodge until you reach Division Drive at the traffic sign. Drive passed the traffic light. The next street you will pass is 5th Street, turn left when you see the entrance to the 62nd Med Brigade compound.
There are parking spaces on both sides of the street. From DuPont Gate– from DuPont Gate, turn left at either West Way or Kaufman Avenue. At the stop sign, turn right at Pendleton Avenue. Go straight passed the Fire Department’s flashing traffic light until you reached 4th Street and you see Bldg 2020. Turn right into the parking lot. Bldg 2019 is beyond the parking lot in-between Bldg 2020 and 2021.
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Where to find:
47th CSH HQ (Bldg. 3366)
673rd DCAS (Bldg 3370)
LCOF Bldg 3370
MCOF Bldg 3370 673rd HQ Parking Parking 47th CSH HQ Bldg 3366
Aafes Gas Station
Evergreen Avenue, JBLM-Lewis Main, WA 98433 Directions: From Main Gate – go straight on 41st Division Drive, then turn LEFT on Pendleton Avenue. Turn right at the second stop light on 4th Division Drive, turn left on Evergreen Ave. The third bldg. on your right is Bldg. 3366. There are parking spaces at both sides of the street. From Madigan Gate – go straight on Jackson Ave. Turn LEFT on Hillside Drive (just after the Four Chaplains Chapel). Turn RIGHT on Evergreen Ave. The second bldg. on your left is Bldg. 3366. Parking spaces are located near Bldg 3367 and at the opposite side of the road on your right.
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Family Readiness Group (FRG) Contact Information (fill this out as soon as you arrive in your unit or you can ask your military sponsor to get some of the information for you) FRG Leader: ________________________________________________________________ Phone:
_____________________ Email address: _______________________________
FRG Advisor(s) Contact Information: ____________________________________________ FRG Liaison (s): _____________________________________________________________ Other unit contact:
24/7 Staff Duty: Building 2019 Phone: (253) 967-4413 In case of emergency the Staff Duty will connect you to the person/unit you’d like to contact to. Unit Chaplain: __________________________________________________________ Chaplain’s Assistant: ______________________________________________________ JBLM Chapel (after office hours): 253-967-0015 Command Team Contact Information for your company: Unit Commander: _________________________________________________________ Unit CSM/1SG: __________________________________________________________ Mailing Address Use the space below for your Sponsor’s mailing address: ____________________________________________________________________ (Rank)
(Full Name)
____________________________________________________________________ (Unit)
____________________________________________________________________ (Bldg number, Room number, Street name)
____________________________________________________________________ (City, State, address)
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Welcome to Joint Base Lewis McChord Home of ICorps & 62nd Airlift Wing
Source of chart above: JBLM official website at http://www.lewis-mcchord.army.mil
Divisions under I Corps
7th ID
593rd ESC
Infantry Division
Expeditionary Sustainment Command
593rd HHC Headquarters & Headquarters Company
62nd Medical Brigade
Units under 593rd ESC
42nd Military Police Brigade
51st Signal Battalion (Tenant unit)
Units under 62nd Medical Brigade
HHC Headquarters & Headquarters Company
673rd DCAS Dental Company Area Support
9th FMSU
56th MMB
47th CSH
Finance Management Service Unit
Multifunctional Medical Battalion
Combat Support Hospital
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Family Readiness Group (FRG) Organization Chart Commander Brigader General Kurt Ryan Command Sergeant Major CSM Erik Frey
FRG Senior Advisor Mrs. Jennifer Ryan FRG Senior Co-Advisor Mrs Michelle Frey
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593 ESC Expeditionary Sustainment Command
Commander Colonel Ronald Smith Command Sergeant Major CSM David Rogers
FRG Senior Advisor Mrs. Connie Smith
62nd Medical Brigade
Battalions under 62nd Med Bde
56th MMB
47th CSH
Multifunctional Medical Battalion
Combat Support Hospital
Commander Lieutenant Colonel Brandon Bowline Command Sergeant Major CSM Thomas Wrighton
Commander Colonel Jennifer Caci Command Sergeant Major CSM Albert Crews
FRG Senior Advisor Mrs. Jessica Bowline
FRG Senior Advisor Mrs. Erin Crews
Companies directly attached to 62nd Med Bde
HHC
9th FMSU
673rd DCAS
Headquarters & Headquarters Co.
Finance Management Unit
Dental Company Area Support
Commander Captain Brittany Green First Sergeant 1SG Edwin Susi
Commander Major Larry Hirt First Sergeant MSG Terry Dearman
Commander Colonel Christensen Hsu First Sergeant 1SG Nymphajoy Dearman
Chain of Command Guide: Corps – 20,000 to 45,000 Soldiers Division – 10,000 to 15,000 Soldiers Brigade – 3,000 to 5,000 Soldiers Battalion – 300-1,000 Soldiers Company – 62 to 190 Soldiers Platoon – 16 to 44 Soldiers Squad – 9 to 10 Soldiers 62nd Medical Brigade FRG Handbook
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62ND MEDICAL BRIGADE ORGANIZATIONAL CHART 62nd MB Medical Brigade
HHC Headquarters & Headquarters Co.
S-1 Personnel
S-2 Intelligence
56th MMB Multifunctional Medical Battalion
HHD Headquarters & Headquarters Company
153rd BSD Blood Support Detachment
227th PM Preventive Medicine
S-3 Ops/Trng
S-4 Supplies
S-6 Communications
Special Staff Surgeon, Chaplain, Legal, Safety, Sharp, Retention, MFLC, FRL/FRSA
47th CSH
673rd DS
9th FMSU
Combat Support Hospital
Medical Company (Dental Services)
Finance Management Service Unit
HHD Headquarters & Headquarters Company
A Co & 53rd HN Alpha Company & Head & Neck Company
B Co Bravo Company
255th PM Preventive Medicine
98th CSC Combat Stress Control
514th GA Ground Ambulance Company
102nd FST Forward Surgical Team
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520 ASMC Area Support Medical Co
218th VSS Veterinary Services
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547 ASMC Area Support Medical Co
250th FST Forward Surgical Team
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551 MLC Medical Logistics Co.
758th FST Forward Surgical Team
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575 ASMC Area Support Medical Co.
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62ND MEDICAL BRIGADE COMMAND TEAM 62nd MB CMR: COL Smith CSM: CSM Rogers
56th MMB CMR: LTC Bowline CSM: Wrighton
47th CSH CMR: COL Caci CSM: CSM Crews
HHD CMR: CPT Krischbaum Det. Sgt: SFC Hamilton
HHD CMR: CPT Thomas Det Sgt: SFC Ellison
153rd BSD CMR: MAJ Adviento Det Sgt: SFC Roberts
Alpha & 53rd HN CMR: CPT Tran 1SG: 1SG Pereyra
227th PM CMR: MAJ Faulkenberry Det Sgt: SSG Hall
Bravo CMR: CPT Rivera 1SG: 1SG Travis
255th PM CMR: MAJ Little Det Sgt: SSG Matthews
98th CSC CMR: MAJ Carney Det Sgt: SFC Belay
514th GA CMR: CPT Williams 1SG: 1SG Bowen
102nd FST CMR: LTC Hermick Det Sgt: SFC Alston
520th ASMC CMR: CPT Browne 1SG: 1SG Luben
218th VSS CMR: LTC Nemelka Det Sgt: SFC Hunt
547th ASMC CMR: CPT Tenhagen 1SG: 1SG Wiggins
250th FST CMR: MAJ Saladyga Det Sgt: SFC Nieves
551st MLC CMR: CPT Sanders 1SG: 1SG Flanagan
HHC CMR: CPT Green 1SG: 1SG Susi
9th FMSU CMR: MAJ Hirt 1SG: 1SG Dearman, Terry
673rd DS CMR: LTC Hsu 1SG: 1SG Dearman, Nymphajoy
758th FST CMR: MAJ Branstetter Det Sgt: SFC Leo
575th ASMC CMR: CPT Campigotto 1SG: 1SG Farmer
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IMPORTANT LOCAL PHONE NUMBERS
24-Hour Crisis/Suicide Hotline
Drug and Alcohol
Pierce County…………… 800-576-7764 Thurston County ………. 360-586-2800 King County ……………. 206-461-3222 Kitsap County ………….. 360-479-3033 Emergency Services…………. 911
JBLM ASAP …………….. 253-967-5831 After Duty/MAMC Emergency Room ………………………….. 253-968-1391 Alanon/Alateen ……….. 253-925-3332 AA ………………………. 253-474-8897
Frequent Emergency Numbers
Emergency Food & Clothing
JBLM Red Cross ……….. 253-967-7686 Tacoma Red Cross …….. 253-474-0400 JBLM Information ……... 253-967-1110 MAMC Information…… 253-968-1110 Emergency Room/Ambulance….. 911 Military Police …………. 253-967-3107
JBLM ACS ……………… 253-967-7166 American Red Cross …... 253-967-7686 Salvation Army …………253-841-1491 JBLM Thrift Shop ……… 253-964-5401 Military OneSource……. 800-342-9647
Domestic Violence Helpline Child Abuse Social Services (MAMC).. 253-968-4159 Child Abuse Hotline…… 253-968-4160 JBLM Military Police…… 253-967-3107 Local Police…………………………911
Pierce County …………... 253-798-4166 TDD ……………………… 253-798-6050 Toll FREE ………………... 800-764-2420 JBLM Family Advocacy Program, Victim Advocates Helpline: 253-966-SAFE (7233)
24-Hour Victim Advocates for Domestic or Sexual Assault (JBLM)
253-966-SAFE (7233)
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES MILITARY FAMILY LIFE COUNSELORS (MFLC) The MFLCs are contracted by the DoD to provide FREE, confidential counseling for individuals, couples, or Families. If you struggle with issues such as single parenting, childcare, financial stability and frequent relocation or having difficulty adjusting on your move here in JBLM, please call (253) 363-6978 / 62ndmedmflc@gmail.com for an appointment with a licensed professional anonymously and confidentially.
AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) The American Red Cross at Joint Base Lewis-McChord provides 24-hour support to Active Duty military personnel and their Families. Services provided are:
Emergency communications Counseling for personal and/or family problems Financial assistance Referrals to other agencies
The American Red Cross will assist with:
Medical reports Birth notices Emergency notifications to your spouse during separations Verification of emergency leave
Contact numbers are: During duty hours is (253) 966-3889 and after duty hours is (877) 2727337 (toll free).
ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICES (ACS) What is Army Community Service? ACS is a multi-service organization designed to assist Soldiers and Family members. Its programs enhance the quality of life. You can go to ACS for answers and for help with your problems. ACS reflects the army traditions of caring for its own and teaching self help to Army Families. The phone number is (253) 967-7166 How can ACS help? The Joint Base Lewis-McChord Army Community Service Center provides free assistance for Soldiers and their families in the following areas:
General Information and Referrals Emergency Food Voucher Loan Closet Financial Counseling Exceptional Family Member Program Family Readiness Group Family Member Employment Assistance Army Emergency Relief Family Advocacy Program - Emergency Shelter - Emergency Transportation
- Emergency Respite Care - Parent Support Play-Group
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ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF (AER) Army Emergency Relief (AER) provides interest free loans and grants for active duty or retired families who find themselves in unexpected emergency financial situations. To contact the Army Emergency Relief office, call the following number: 253-967-9852 or at 1-877-272-7337 (after hours or on weekend emergency assistance)
Initial rent and deposit Rent money to prevent eviction Emergency travel expenses due to crisis in the family Utilities money to prevent cut-off of services Fire and other disaster
CHILD AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER (CAFAC) When things get difficult and overwhelming, CAFAC offers easily accessible behavioral health counseling services for spouses, adolescents, children of active duty service members. Counseling includes, individual, marriage, family and group therapy. NO referrals are needed. Call 253-968-4843 for appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome (for ages 13+) From Monday to Friday: 8am to 2pm Office Hours: Monday –Friday 7:30pm-4:30pm
EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM (EFMP) The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a mandatory enrollment program under AR 608-75 that works with other military and civilian agencies to provide a comprehensive, coordinated, and multidisciplinary approach for medical, educational and community support services to Families with qualifying medical and educational special needs. Supports and services include: information and referral, advocacy, a resource directory, workshops, recreational activities, Respite Care, crisis intervention, Working Focus Group, and Systems Navigation (case management). ACS EFMP also chairs the Special Needs Accommodation Process (SNAP) for Child, Youth, and School Services (CYSS). To understand the EFMP enrollment and Respite Care process, visit: Website: http://jblmmwr.com/acs/acs_efmp.html Facebook: www.facebook.com/efmpjblm Contact the following for: Army enrollment, call 253-968-0254/1370/4355 (closed Thur) Air Force enrollment or PCS screening, call 253-982-3350/5568 (closed Thur & 2nd Tue afternoons) Army Respite Care, call 253-967-3451/9704 and for Air Force Respite Care, call 253-982-2695 E-mail EFMP: usarmy.jblm.imcom.list.dfmwr-acs-exceptional-family-member@mail.mil
FAMILY LIFE CENTER The Family Life Center provides for marriage and family enrichment through counseling and education. Families can also find insight and practical advice on positive parenting, coping with stress, managing anger and many other subjects. Phone number is (253) 967-1723.
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LEGAL ASSISTANCE 62nd Medical Brigade Paralegal Contact Information Phone no.: 253-966-0297 Location: Room 152, Ground floor, LCOF Bldg 3369, Evergreen Avenue Can assists Soldiers and Family Members with Power of Attorneys, Notary services, etc. JBLM-Lewis Main Legal Assistance Office Phone: 253-477-1875 Location: Ground Floor, Bldg 2027 A, Liggett Avenue (at the back of Grandstafff Library) Question: Answer:
What services can the Legal Assistance Office provide? The Legal Assistance Office can assist with the following: Debtor/Creditor Relations Contracts Landlord/Tenant Relations Documents Notarized Domestic Relations Wills Immigration and Naturalization Consumer Affairs Tax Information Insurance Power of Attorney
Question: Answer:
Are there any services Legal Assistance Office cannot provide? The Legal Assistance Office cannot assist with the following: Private income-producing activities Representation in civilian courts Representation concerning prosecution under the UCMJ
Question: Answer:
What about preparing a will prior to deployment? Your Legal Assistance Office can assist you in preparing a will. Please see a representative PRIOR to your spouse’s deployment. A will is needed to dispose of property and provide for the support of your minor children in the event of your death or the death of your spouse.
Question: Answer:
What is a Power of Attorney (POA) A Power of Attorney is a legal document that authorizes another person (husband, wife, parent) to act on the Soldier’s behalf.
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Are there different types of POA’s? Yes. There are three types of POA’s. A General POA grants authority over all of a Soldier’s personal affairs. NOTE: Not accepted for most financial transactions. A Medical POA grants authority enabling the holder to obtain medical care for family members under 18 years of age. A Special POA grants authority over specific areas of a Soldier’s personal affairs. - It can authorize another person to take possession, sell, operate, and/or register a person’s vehicle - It can authorize another person to sign for or clear on post/off post housing. - It can authorize the shipment/storage of household goods. 62nd Medical Brigade FRG Handbook
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Question: Answer:
It can authorize the disposal of certain property, as specifically instructed It can authorize the spouse to receive and cash pay checks It can authorize the filing of income taxes. It can authorize a new family member to be added in DEERS It can authorize the family to establish, change, or stop transactions involving the Thrift Savings Plan and the Savings Deposit Program, as well as allotments.
Do I need a POA for a deployment? Yes. You may need several Special POAs to ensure that your family’s needs are met, especially when you (the Soldier) are deployed, away on training or on extended travel (TDY)
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER Hospital Emergency Room: Telephone Number: Madigan Information Directory: Telephone Number: Madigan Website: www.mamc.amedd.army.mil
(253) 968-1390 (253) 968-1110
Central Appointments: 1-800-404-4506 HOURS: 0600-2000, Mon-Fri and 0700-1530 Sat-Sun TRICARE Online www.tricareonline.com UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans 877-988-9378 Claims: TRICARE West Region Priority Services Department PO Box 7073 Camden, SC 29020-7073 TRICARE Operations (253) 968-2837 MAMC Primary Care Clinics: Pediatric Clinic Internal Medicine Clinic Family Medicine Clinic Okubo Family Medicine Clinic Winder Family Medicine Clinic McChord Family Medicine Clinic Puyallup Medical Home South Sound Medical Home Warrior Transition Clinic Soldier Centered Medical Home
(253) 968-3066 (253) 968-2462 (253) 968-0770 (253) 966-1991 (253) 477-0800 (253) 982-CARE (253) 477-5080 (253) 477-5149 (253) 968-0323 (253) 477-5176
Secure Messaging with PCM
www.RelayHealth.com
TRICARE Prime Referrals (civilian) Active Duty Referrals (civilian)
(253) 968-0592 / 0679 (253) 968-2720 / 5000
Pharmacy: A comprehensive pharmacy service is provided by the Madigan Army Medical Center, at Outpatient Prescriptions. The main pharmacy is located on the first floor. 62nd Medical Brigade FRG Handbook
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Call: 968-2999
Hours: Monday through Friday Saturday Sunday
0700-1900 0900-1700 Closed
Pharmacy Home Delivery
(877) 363-1303
Department of Psychiatry (appointment)
(253) 968-3172
CHILDCARE SERVICES Child Youth and School Services (CYSS) at JBLM offers quality, affordable care at various locations on post and can provide referral for off-post services. Inquire at Parent Central Services for available options. If you’re currently registered with CYSS, please take the time to update or transfer your registration prior to your PCS move. Parent Central Services is located at Bldg 2295, 12th Street and Bitar Avenue Website: www.JBLMmwr.com/CYS.htm Phone: 253-966-CYSS Online Registration and sign-up https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/jblmcyms.html Our Child Development Centers (CDC) are state-of-the-art, accredited facilities. Full day care and special needs programs for children between the ages of 6 weeks to school age are provided at Madigan Development Center. Full day care, hourly care, and part day preschool are provided at Clarkmoor Child Development Center. Family Child Care: Phone: (253) 967-7364 Family Child Care (FCC) is a cost effective child care delivery system which also offers specialized child care service (extended hours care, long-term care, care for children with special needs, and care for parents working shifts). Additionally, the FCC delivery system provides employment opportunities for Army spouses. The FCC system provides care in certified government quarters that are closely inspected for compliance with fire, safety, health and program quality standards. www.armyfcc.com New Parent Support Program: Phone: (253) 967-5940, Bldg 2013-B, 3rd Floor, Pendleton Avenue The New Parent Support Program is a community based education program. Outreach is accomplished through home visitation services to expectant, new parents, and families with children from 0-6 years of age. Their services are voluntary, free of cost, and are provided by social workers and nurses at your home or in our office. They provide regular home visitation to you and your family by appointment only and at your convenience. They will work with you individually on a wide range of parenting issues or concerns about ages and stages of child development, behavior management and appropriate discipline, infant care skills and nutrition, communication and anger, stress management, and most of all, they are a great resource during deployment. They also make hospital visits before your discharge to provide support and offer our services once you go 62nd Medical Brigade FRG Handbook
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home with your baby. A home visitor will contact you on an as needed basis, and can also schedule appointments to include your spouse. Topics covered by home visitors: Pregnancy: *Adjustment to pregnancy (self and family) *Preparation for labor and delivery
Birth/Infancy: *Infant preparation
Toddlers/Children: *Development milestones
*Breast/Bottle Feeding
*Behavior Management
*Infant care skills and stimulation
*Body image, sex during pregnancy Communication: *Talking to your child *Listening skills
Appropriate discipline *Toilet training, biting, tantrums, bedtime/nap challenges
Parenting: *Setting limits
*Sibling jealousy/sharing
*Eating habits
*Medical Dental needs
*Hygiene
*Constructive Anger
School Age Services: Phone: (253) 967-2494 An accredited child care delivery system that offers before and after school programs, full-day programs during school vacations and school closures, and summer camp for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. Activities are organized within nine service areas: arts’ recreation and leisure, life skills, citizenship and leadership, sports, fitness and health and mentoring, intervention and education. Children have the opportunity to join 4-H Clubs and Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Special interest areas feature computers, game room, library, cooking club, arts and craft, science, music and drama. strong liaison exists between the elementary schools and the SAD program through the charter counts initiative and homework centers. Raindrops and Rainbows Play Center: Phone: (253) 967-4802 Located in building 8187 adjacent to the Beachwood CEDC on North Fort Lewis, offers Army families a place to play, learn, and network free of charge. Parents and their children, birth to age 5, may participate in a variety of fun activities, work or school readiness, meet other parents and children, and form friendships to last a lifetime. A CYS early childhood professional will be on site to conduct activities with you and your children. Activities range from infant massage techniques, baby sign language and songs to making play dough and creative art projects. This program is NOT childcare; parents must provide meals or snacks for their children, diapers, etc.
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During Deployment: are available to Families of deployed military and DoD civilians with certified deployment orders. Eligibility begins 30days before deployment and end 90-days after redeployment.
16 hours FREE hourly respite care per child per month. A $2.00 reduction per child per hour in excess of 16 hours. 20% fee reduction for regularly scheduled full and part day care. $ 300 in SKIESUnlimited instruictional classes per child/youth $ 100 for CYSS Sports
During Temporary Change of Station (TCS), unaccompanied Permanent Change of Station (PCS) or Temporary Duty (TDY) status for 90 to 179 days: are available to military and DoD civilian families for the duration of their orders.
16 hours FREE hourly respite care per child per month during the eligible period. $2.00 reduction per child per hour in excess of 16 hours. $ 150 for SKIESUnlimited instructional classes $ 50 for CYSS sports
For Families of Soldiers serving in the Rear-Detachment in support of the immediate Families of deployed Soldiers:
5 hours FREE respite care per child per month. A $2.00 reduction in fee per child in excess of 5 hours. $ 150 for SKIESUnlimited instructional classes $ 50 for CYSS sports
In order to receive the appropriate benefits, bring a copy of the orders or a memorandum indicating your rear-detachment cadre status to Parent Central Services.
OFF-POST CHILDCARE OPTION A-R-M-Y Child Care in Your Neighborhood (ACCYN) – This fee assistance program for military Families living off-post with kids ages 5 through 12 that attend off-post schools. Please note, due to recent budget cuts applications from new Army Families and providers serving the Army will no longer be accepted by NACCRA as of July 31, 2014, but by the General Services Administration (GSA). For more information and to apply for assistance, go to: http://www.armyfeeassistancenaccrra.org/ To find out where ACCYN Program sites in your neighborhood, go to: http://www.jblmmwr.com/pdf/cyss/2014/JBLM%20Program%20Sites.pdf For more info regarding community based programs, go to: http://www.jblmmwr.com/cyss_cdc_off_base.html SITTERCITY – is also a DoD funded child care program for Army Families. Sittercity can help you find baby sitters for after-school, school vacations, extended work hours, special needs children and last minute care needs; full-time and part-time nannies, senior care, pet care, housekeepers, tutors, and access to installation care providers, and certified CDH/FCC care providers. For more information and/or to activate your FREE membership, go to: www.sittercity.com/dod Make sure you have an updated contact information with your FRG, that way you get informed when there is a spouse social or FRG get-together. Sometimes this is the most effective way to expand your network of friends and you can assists each during deployment and when there is a family emergency. 62nd Medical Brigade FRG Handbook
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HOUSING Contact Information Equity Residential Properties (On-Post Housing), Waller Hall Bldg 2150 Housing Office: (253) 912-2150 Service Order: (253) 912-3500 Website: www.fortlewiscommunities.com The most important aspect to remember for spouses, when dealing with housing is to have a Special Power of Attorney (POA). Otherwise, the spouse WILL NOT be allowed to deal with housing.
SCHOOL JBLM School Support Services can be found at: www.JBLMmwr.com – JBLM Home – Community Updates Great Schools Website (http://www.greatschools.org/washington/) – holds profiles of more than 5,800 public and private schools across the state and includes information like school test scores, teach-to-student ratios and other statistics. How to choose a South Sound School – is a great article about resources that can help our military parents to evaluate area schools before choosing where to live off-post. Stone Education Center – is your resource for College/University level education for Soldiers and Family members. Website: http://www.lewis-mcchord.army.mil/dhr/eso/Stone.htm
EMPLOYMENT ON-POST EMPLOYMENT: Looking for employment inside the base is quite a challenge for our spouses, especially those who are new in the military. There are various type of jobs available on-post that you should know: Department of Defense (DoD) Jobs (www.usajobs.gov) - Appropriated Fund (GS jobs) – are open to US citizens only. - Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF jobs) – are positions at the Human Resource management, Physical Fitness, Child Development, Trades and Crafts positions, Food and Beverage Management, Golf and Bowling, Recreation, Hotels and Lodging, as well as a variety of clerical and administrative jobs. Open to U.S. citizens and non-citizens (non-citizens must provide a photocopy of SS card with their application)
Military Contractors – contact the AFCS, Employment Readiness Program (ERP) or Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) for a list of military contract jobs in JBLM or check out the Military Spouse Employment Partnership Program below. ERP Phone: 253-967-7166 ACAP Phone: 253-967-3258 62nd Medical Brigade FRG Handbook
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Banks: Armed Forces Bank - https://www.afbank.com/bank/employment.cfm Americas Credit Union - https://www.youracu.org/about-acu/employment/
AAFES - as an employer, provides the following benefits: Military Spouse Preference, employment continuity program, and non-local, non-transfer benefits for current associates, which allows spouses anticipating relocation to apply for positions at AAFES in their new installation prior to their move. Open positions are posted at: www.aafes.com or at www.usajobs.gov
Commissary – job vacancies at the commissaries can be found at their website: www.commissaries.com or at the www.usajobs.gov
OFF-POST EMPLOYMENT Today’s Military Spouses are skilled, diverse, and motivated with sound work values and a strong work ethic. However majority of our military spouses are currently actively seeking employment. Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP) - is designed to help military spouses access to career resources and connect with corporations who are ready to help them explore career options for their mobile lifestyle. Make sure you identify yourself as a military spouse when you apply for a job with any MSEP Partner. To find jobs, go to: https://msepjobs.militaryonesource.mil/ - click on “Job Search” tab and type 98433 (Ft. Lewis) in the Postal Code box. Once you hit “Search” button, a list of jobs (usually from military contractors) will come out. Other sites to search for jobs at the local community: www.go2worksource.com - good way to search for jobs in your preferred location. http://www.co.thurston.wa.us - Employment Opportunity within Thurston County
EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT AND BENEFITS 1. Employment Readiness Program (ERP) – assists military families, active duty Soldiers, retirees, and civilian employees with their job search. 253-967-3538 / 966-8325 The ERP office located at ACS Annex, Bldg 2166, 12th Street and Liggett Avenue is moving soon to McChord at the Airman & Family Readiness Center at Bldg. 551 Barnes Blvd, McChord Field. 2. Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) – provides transition and employment assistance to Active Duty Soldiers, DoD Army Civilians and their Family members. Location: 3271, 2nd Division Drive, JBLM (next door to Soldier’s Field House) Reception Telephone no.: 253-967-3258 Computer Counseling: 253-967-1805 Transition Assistance Program: 253-967-2522 Website: https://www.acap.army.mil/ and http://www.lewis.army.mil/acap
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3. Heroes at Home 2 – Offers job search assistance to Soldiers, Veterans, Spouses and Civilians. Provides employment readiness workshops on the following topics: Resume and cover letters Employer Expectations & job search assessments Your “one minute commercial” Stand and Deliver Workshops: Tues 12-1pm & Thurs 9-10am (No appointment necessary, just show-up) Location: Stone Education Center, Room B-149, Colorado Avenue. Contact Info. : 253-966-7366 / www.heroesathome2.com 4. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) –gives military spouses a leg up when applying for appropriated (GS), non-appropriated-fund (NAF) government jobs, and AAFES jobs. As long as a military spouse is qualified, he or she would be hired over other civilian applicants. Military spouses can exercise this preference one time at each base after a permanent change of station (PCS) move, but not on separation or retirement move. A military spouse is eligible to register only when accompanying the sponsor to the new permanent duty station, 30-days preceding the sponsor’s reporting date (see PPP Operations Manual, Chapter 14, Section D1). PPP Handbook can be found at: http://dayton.cpms.osd.mil/public/manindex.cfm or at http://www.cpms.osd.mil/care/ When applying for a job and you want to be considered for Military Spouse Preference, applicant must include the MSP application form in the job application along with the copy of the sponsor’s PCS order. If the spouse is not listed in the sponsor’s PCS order, a Command Sponsor letter must be attached to the PCS order. To learn more about this benefit, go to: http://www.militaryonesource.mil/seco?content_id=267565 5. Other useful websites: Military OneSource MilSpouse eMentor Program Joining Forces USMC NAF Jobs
Navy MWR NAF Jobs USAF NAF Jobs US Office of Personal Management USA4 Military Families
RELIGIOUS SERVICES Information on Chapels, Religious Services and programs at JBLM, go to: http://www.lewis-mcchord.army.mil/chapel/chapels.html
IMPORTANT WEBSITES www.facebook.com/62MedBrigade www.facebook.com/47CSH www.facebook.com/56MMB JBLM Official Website - www.lewis-mcchord.army.mil JBLM Community Calendar: http://www.lewis-mcchord.army.mil/calendar.html JBLM Shuttle, Taxi Service, Airport Shuttle, Ride Share and Alternative Commutes: http://www.lewis-mcchord.army.mil/info/transportation.html 62nd Medical Brigade FRG Handbook
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Morale, Welfare, and Recreation: http://www.JBLMmwr.com JBLM Resources Guide: www.lewis-mcchord.army.mil/ResourceGuide/ Chapel and Religious Services: http://www.lewis-mcchord.army.mil/chapel/chapels.html Armed Forces Community Service: http://www.jblmmwr.com/acs/army_comm_service.html Community information and local relocation guide: http://www.jointbaselewismcchord.com/ http://northwestmilitary.com General Military Websites: Army Community services Army Families Online Army Knowledge Online Army Wives Website AUSA Family Programs Dads at a distance Defense Finance and Accounting Military Assistance Program Military Child Education Coalition Military One Source Moms Over Miles My Army Life Too National Military Family Association Operation Enduring Love Operation Military Child Care Operation Military Kids TAPS Zero to Three Military Kids
www.myarmylifetoo.com www.armyfamiliesonline.org www.us.army.mil www.armywives.com www.ausa.org/familyprograms www.daads.com www.dfas.mil www.dod.mil/mapsite www.militarychild.org www.militaryonesource.com www.momsovermiles.com www.myarmylifetoo.com www.nmfa.org www.operationenduringlove.com www.childcareaware.org www.operationmilitarykids.com www.taps.org www.zerotothree.org
FREE Apple and Android Apps: My Military Communities App: provides a one-stop shop for all military branches to find organization’s events and services available at their installations. Handy if you’re trying to find out what’s happening around the base; wants to know what’s going on…any particular day/time. JBLM MWR App: A handy app to look up MWR information on the go and what exciting events are happening on base. The GPS feature is handy and helpful tool especially for newcomers to JBLM. For more Army Smartphone Apps go to: http://www.army.mil/mobile/mwr.html Cities near JBLM: Dupont - www.ci.dupont.wa.us Federal Way: www.ci.federal-way.wa.us Lakewood - www.cityoflakewood.us Lacey - www.ci.lacey.wa.us
Puyallup: www.cityofpuyallup.org Olympia: http://olympiawa.gov Tacoma: www.cityoftacoma.org
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Tour of Duty: JBLM, Washington Bucket List
Tacoma JBLM Lacey
Puyallup
Eatonville
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JBLM and surrounding Area Outdoor Plane Museum on McChord Field Ft Lewis Museum at Lewis North Fort Visit the Lakewold Gardens in Lakewood Swim, fish, boating, or rent a cabin at the American Lake Visit the Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection in Federal Way
Seattle Area and Areas North of JBLM Before you go to see the sites in Seattle, go to the Leisure, Travel and Services (LTS) office first. There you can purchase the Seattle City Pass at a discounted military rate. The Seattle City Pass is a booklet of admission tickets to 5 must-see tourist attractions in Seattle. You’ll save about 47% compared to regular admission prices and will give you admission to: 1) Space Needle 2) Seattle Aquarium 3) Argosy Cruises Harbor Tour 4) Experience Music Project (EMP) Museum or Woodland Park Zoo 5) Pacific Science Center or Museum of Flight Other Seattle Area attractions: 1. Watch the Seahawks, Mariners, Sounder’s games. Get your ticket at LTS. 62nd Medical Brigade FRG Handbook
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2. Visit China Town – the only neighborhood in America where Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Vietnamese and Southeast Asians live and work together side-by-side. 3. Ride the Ducks and tour Seattle by land and water. The station is located besides the Space Needle. Highly recommended, fun activity for young and adults. 4. Explore the Pike Place Market in Seattle (www.pikeplacemarket.org) 5. Get a coffee from the Original Starbucks, while you’re there at the Pike’s Place Market 6. Explore Pier 57 at the Seattle Waterfront, Alaskan Way. - Ride the Ferries Wheel - Eat the Crab Pot Restaurant. http://gonw.about.com/od/attractionssea/tp/Fun-Things-Seattle-Waterfront.htm 7. Washington Park Arboretum in Seattle 8. Visit the Snoqualmie Falls 9. Tour the Boeing Factory in Everett, 25miles north of Seattle, where the 747, 767, 777, and 787 Dreamliner are assembled. Tip from other tourists – be sure to bring $1.00 bill with you for the lockers which are required to store your stuff before going to the Boeing factory. 10. Have fun at the Wild Wives Theme Park 11. Experience the Salmon Bake and explore the Tillicum Village at Blake Island 12. Visit the Jimi Hendrix Memorial Grave 13. Visit any of Kurt Kobain houses. They said the Nirvana lead singer’s spirit still lives in his houses. 14. Visit the mysterious Fremont Street Troll on Seattle 15. Experience the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival at Springtime. 16. Go to a Viking Festival in Poulsbo in the Spring 17. Ski to Sea Race in Bellingham 18. Check out the Meeker Mansion 19. Have a sticky experience at the Gum Wall in Seattle 20. Go to Aki Beach in Seattle 21. Be brave enough to do the Polar Beach Plunge 22. Visit the Orca Islands 23. See where it all started, have the Twilight Tour in Forks 24. Visit the Peace Arch Park near the Canadian Border 25. Visit Bruce Lee Memorial 26. Tour Pioneer Square Tacoma Area Watch the Tacoma Rainier’s Game. Get you tickets at the LTS 253-967-3085 / 2050. Bicycle through the University of Washington Arboretum. Visit Point Defiance Park (FREE). Discover Fort Nisqually, the living history museum located at Point Defiance Park. See how it was like to live and work at the fort in the 1850s. www.fortnisqually.org 5. Visit Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium. It boasts an excellent display of both Pacific Rim and native Northwest species, and exotic animals. Discounted admission for Pierce County residents and Military ID card holders. www.pdza.org Residents of Tacoma are admitted for FREE at certain days. http://www.pdza.org/tacoma-free-day 1. 2. 3. 4.
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6. Make a day trip to Mount Rainier, the highest mountain in Washington. Pack a picnic lunch, take a hike at the “Paradise” and enjoy the grandeur of the mountain, and its clean air. http://www.mtrainierguestservices.com/ 7. WW Seymour Botanical Conservatory in Tacoma 8. Visit the two LeMay Car Museums In Spanaway - managed by the LeMay Family Foundation www.lemaymarymount.org In Tacoma – featuring a 4-story 9-acre campus, one of the world’s largest auto museum and attractions. www.lemaymuseum.org 9. Foss Water Way Seaport 10. Museum of Glass (museumofglass.org) 11. Washington State History Museum (washingtonhistory.org) Olympia/Lacey/Tumwater Area and South of JBLM 1. Nisqually Wildlife Refuge – located about 2-miles from JBLM Lewis Main exit. 2. Take a tour of the Capitol Building in Olympia and the Washington Governor’s mansion. 3. Sand in the City in Olympia at the Hands-on Children’s Museum. Usually held at the 4th weekend of August. The Hand-on Children’s Museum provides lots of activities for your kiddos. Offer’s FREE Friday Night and Parent’s Night Out. 4. Visit the Olympic Flight Museum 5. Tumwater Falls & Park 6. Visit the Northwest Trek and Wildwife Park 7. Visit the Wolf Haven in Tenino For more Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater attractions, go to: http://www.visitolympia.com/attractions
Others 1. Wallup in Puyallup’s Washington State Fair. 2. Visit Mt. Rainier and hike at Paradise 3. Ride on the Mt. Rainier scenic steam engine railroad train at Elbe. 4. Mt. St. Helens 5. Whale Watching 6. Olympic Peninsula: - Hurricane Ridge - Waterfalls Tour 7. Go to a Wine Tour 8. Go Salmon Fishing 9. Go clam, oyster and geoduck digging (see more on clam digging eHow) 10. Visit a Beer Brewery 11. Eat a Walla Walla Onion 12. Visit a Fish Hatchery 13. Visit the Columbia Gorge and waterfalls trip culminating at the Multnomah Falls. 14. Pack a lunch and drive to Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic National Park 15. Experience the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth 16. Olympic Game Farm 17. Visit a Wounded Warrior Ranch ------ END -----62nd Medical Brigade FRG Handbook
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