JULY 2011 Volume 1, Issue 1
On The Home Front BRAVO COMPANY, 3BSTB, 1CD, FRG “BLACK KNIGHTS”
What Is A FRG? Special Interest Articles:
An FRG is a Family Readiness Group. It is a command sponsored organization of spouses, family members, and volunteers that are involves with a unit. FRG's were established to provide activities and support to enhance the flow of information, increase the resiliency of unit soldiers and their families, provide practical tools for adjusting to military deployments and
• What is an FRG? • How Can I Get Involved?
separations, and enhance the well-being of the unit. The FRG‟s offer a variety of classes and workshops, „send off‟ and „welcome home‟ activities, meetings, and events. The FRG provides support and social outlets for family members, as well as offers learning and adjustment opportunities to spouses and family members who are new to the Army life.
Individual Highlights: Leader Messages
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Message From 2 The Treasurer “Shout-outs”
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FRG Updates
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How Can I Get Involved? There are many ways to get involved with our FRG. We hold meetings monthly to discuss future events, fundraising, and ideas that we can do. There are also many events on battalion and brigade level that family members are welcome to attend. During the deployment, we will be holding a pool party, Halloween party and fundraisers on company level. On battalion level, we will join with the other three companies to host a Christmas party and a huge party at the splash
park in Killeen. When it comes time for redeployment, we will be decorating the motor pool, company areas, and putting together „barracks baskets‟ for the single soldiers returning home. The FRG is always welcome to new ideas, so if you think of something you want to do, bring it up! We look forward to seeing you at our next event!
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FRG Leader Introductions
Spouses of 3BSTB at the 2010 Spouses Spur Ride! They performed exercises, ate MRE’s, and experienced the Army life!
My name is Ashley. I have been Bravo Company‟s FRG Leader since January 2010. I have been married since April 2009 and we now have a 6 month old son, Peyton. (Yay for deployment babies!) I am currently in nursing school and graduate in August. I love working with the families of Bravo Company and intend for this to be our best year ever!
Ashley Schoonover
Coralia Quiocho
My name is Coralia Quiocho and I am 25 years old. I am married to Specialist Christopher Quiocho and we have 1 daughter, 2 dogs, a turtle and a fish! So you can say we have a pretty busy household! I have been an FRG co-Leader for BCO since November 2010. This is our first deployment and being a part of FRG has made it a little easier. I enjoy volunteering as an FRG leader because it is an honor to help families going the same situation I am. It reminds me that I am not alone! I'm excited to be a leader and hope to help you thru this deployment as much as possible!
Message from the Treasurer
Children at the 2011 3BSTB Easter Egg Hunt. Children participated in relay races, and egg hunt, and had a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny!
Hi, my name is Tierra Taylor. I am originally from Clarksville, TN and we moved to Fort Hood in 2009. I have two beautiful boys, J‟Luv and J‟s. I am working on my Master‟s in Software Engineering. I love to help other and volunteer my time. I am a proud Army wife and a great supporter of my husband and family. Family is my first priority. I am very easy going and a
great listener. Coming to Fort Hood, I have met a lot of great friends that I would love to call family. Having the greatest experience here at Fort Hood, I am happy to call this home. Being involved with the FRG has given me experience, support, and help throughout!
Tierra Taylor BCO Treasurer
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Happy 236 Army Birthday! Cake made rd
Couples dance at the OIF 09-11, 3BSTB Military Ball.
for 3 Brigade soldiers.
“Shout-outs!” CONGRADULATIONS! SSG Joshua & Heather Doyal!
Baby Boy Asher March 19, 2011
On The Home Front SPC Jason Richards To my HH, SPC Richards, We love and miss you so much!! ODC!! Love your little family (B, K and your wife) ~ Diona
Love, Aubrey
Love, Leah & Family
Love, Tori & the girls!
SPC Justin Murray
SPC Mahlon Thomas Hurry up Daddy! I‟m ready for my fishing trip to catch Nemo!
SPC Larry Reed I love you so much, you make me very proud. Waiting for your return back home.
SPC Mahlon Thomas We love and miss you! Can‟t wait for you to get home!
SGT Zane Schoonover
I miss you & love you soo much Daddy! Love, Peyton
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Hey honey! Just wanted to tell you I love you with all my heart and can‟t wait till your home safe. You‟re on my mind every day, all day. Can‟t wait to see you!
Love and miss you, Shelby Riley and Duke
SPC Christopher Quiocho Hey Honey! We miss you & your spam addiction! We love you! We‟re proud of all you‟ve done over there. We can‟t wait until you come home! We spam you! Love, Mom, Dad, Coralia and Hawaii Family SGT JOSE ATALIG This shootout is going out to our very own HERO. SGT. Jose ATALIG! we are so proud & continue to support everything you do for us! We can't wait till' your back HOME w/us! Your daughters miss you so much & are waiting for their 'Daddy/Daughter' day w/you! Love you always & forever, Your LADIES !!
SGT Kelly Byrd & SPC Brian Brown I miss you & love you. Come home soon, come home safe.
SPC Brett Pittsley I miss you Brett! I am so proud of your accomplishments while you are over there. I love you and will see you sooner than you know!
SSG Roy Law Hey Roy! We love and miss you. We‟re very proud of you. Love, Caleb Noel
Love, Wifey, Monkey, and Kids
SPC James Taylor We miss you & love you, Love, your Taylor boys - J'luv and J's
Love, Jen
Would you like to give a shout-out or announcement? Email yours to ashley_schoonover@yahoo.com to have it featured in our next newsletter!
On The Home Front
Black Knights
FORT HOOD EVENTS
FRG
FRG LEADER Ashley Schoonover (254) 833-9361 ashley_schoonover@yahoo.com FRG CO-LEADER Coralia Quiocho (808) 457-8175 crios457@yahoo.com TREASURER Tierra Taylor (254) 319-6341 reva32@hotmail.com
BCO FRG Meeting Swim Party! Saturday, July th 9 , 2011 at 2:00 pm at Comanche Pool on Tank Destroyer! (Beside Comanche Youth Center)
Phantom Warrior Lanes Summer Special! Here all summer long...until August 31 $1.25 per game/per person Monday - Friday 8:30 am 5 pm 9-11 Aug: ACS: Community Resource Course SGM(KCCC, 1800)
16-17 Aug: ACS: FRG Leader Course-Night(Oveta Culp Hobby) 17 Aug: ACS: CARE Team Course 17 Aug: 1stCD Remembrance Ceremony (Division Chapel, 1000) 18 Aug: Hood Heroes Awards Ceremony and Luncheon (Club Hood, 1130) 23 Aug: ACS Military Spouse
Upcoming Events, BCO & 3BSTB * 30 June- Prayer Group Meeting, 6:30 – 7:30 at Spiritual Fitness Center Café * 1 July– 3BSTB Steering Committee Meeting, 11:30 at BN Conference Room * 19 July– 3BSTB Restaurant Night, 6:30pm,
location TBD * Early Aug (date TBD) – Battalion Town Hall with LTC Vantress * 26 Aug – Lions‟ Club Park, Family Aquatic Center, 7:30 – 9:30 PM, FREE and open to all families of 3rd
Getting Involved with BCO FRG… We‟re on Facebook! See us at: http://www.facebook.com/media/ set/?set=pa.123717980990347#!/ B3BSTB1CD
-This is our first attempt at a FRG newsletter for our company. Please let us know your thoughts!! You can email your ideas, suggestions, remarks, etc. to any of the emails listed
on the above left! If you have anything you would like to send to be put in our next newsletter, emails those too!
Page 4 of 4 Emerging Leader Course 26 Aug: III Corps and Fort Retirement Recognition Celebration (Club Hood, 1000) 30 Aug: ACS: FRG Funds Custodian and FRG Key Caller Training 7 Sep: ACS: CARE Team Course 7 Sep: 1 CD Round-up 13-14 Sep: ACS: FRG Leader Course (Oveta Culp Hobby) 13 Sep: 1stCD Volunteer Ceremony (PWC, 1000)
Brigade * 23 Sept – Spouses Dining-In at Hostess House in Lampasas. Texas Casual Dinner and Dancing. Tickets go on sale in July. (Estimated about $15). Tickets will be sold for Alcoholic drinks, max 3 per person. -Our company FRG is currently looking for: Newsletter Editor, Key Callers, & an alternate Treasurer. Call or email if you want to learn more!
Redeployment Plans Redeployment is an exciting time for families! There are overwhelming feelings of joy and happiness. Families begin to make signs, order shirts, and prepare for their soldier to come home. I realize we are only into July, but I wanted to make the FRG aware of some future plans that we have. One of our biggest projects during the deployment is the „barracks baskets‟ project. This is where we collect donated items to make baskets for about 200 single soldiers from our Battalion returing to Fort Hood. This is so the soldiers living in the barracks have first day neccessities ready for them when they get home. Some items collected last deployment include gaterade, water bottles, snacks, towels, washcloths, toothbrushes, toothpaste, toilet paper, soap, and basic hygeine products. It takes a while to get all of these items collected and prepared, so its never too late to start! You will be notified later in the deployment when we are going to prepare and distribute the baskets. This is a great way to get involved! -Ashley Schoonover, BCO FRG Leader
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