Bliss NOW Magazine Special Edition Spring 2022

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WELCOME TO FORT BLISS Welcome to Fort Bliss and El Paso!

Moving to a new place can be overwhelming for some people. Fort Bliss MWR would like to help you and your Family find the best information you need to ease this new transition. There are a wide range of resources provided to you in this Special Edition of the Bliss NOW magazine.

Don’t be afraid to explore the area and learn how El Paso and Fort Bliss are great communities to live in.

Fort Bliss MWR has many programs and facilities that are right at your finger tips to utilize on post — from sports, entertainment to child services and financial guidance — MWR has you covered with almost everything you need.

Fort Bliss is the second largest installation in the Army. It is the first military installation to introduce the Freedom Crossing shopping center, that’s right a shopping center on post! There are a variety of things to enjoy on the installation.

Fort Bliss is the size of Rhode Island and it nestles right in the middle of the city of El Paso, Texas. If you decide to explore the culture of El Paso, it welcomes you with beautiful sunsets and the Franklin Mountain’s scenery. El Paso is the largest metro area along the Texas-Mexico border. It’s the sixth largest city in Texas and one of the safest places to live. El Paso is known as the “Sun City,” because on average it has 302 days of sun every year. There are many things to do right outside the gate and you don’t have to travel too far to embrace what El Paso has to offer.

Fort Bliss and El Paso are very unique, they are at the tip of Texas and border on two countries and two states.

If you’re moving soon to Fort Bliss and El Paso, take the time to read what resources are available to you. Hope you have a great experience here with Family and MWR! @blissmwr

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BY FAMILY & MWR MARKETING

One World One Voice One Magazine

ONE GREAT STAFF Family and MWR Director Tony Lovett

Deputy Director William Ketcherside

Army Community Service Nancy Thomas-Mainor

Business Operations Ron Telles

Child & Youth Services Pat Smith

NAF Support Manager Indri O’Hara

Recreation & Sports Eric Hildreth

Marketing & Special Events Manager

Michele Wiernicki

Marketing Assistant Holly Lebejko

Editor/Writer

Natalie Hinojos

Graphic Designers Kenny Broomfield Raymond Sanchez

Visual Production Marketing

Chris Bohn

Sponsorship and Advertising Coordinator Marlo Brestar

Special Events Coordinators

Lora Diem Edward Arriola

Training Coordinator

Mary Estrada

Office Manager Martina Grise

BlissNOW is a Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation magazine published quarterly for activities on Fort Bliss, Texas.

BlissNOW is mailed to all Fort Bliss homes inserted in welcome packets, and distributed to all Family and MWR facilities, along with the Fort Bliss Commissary, Post Exchange at Freedom Crossing, IHG Army Hotels Fort Bliss and the Personnel Processing Center.

Circulation: 35,000 quarterly.

The appearance of advertising does not constitute an endorsement by the U.S. Army, Department of Defense or federal government.

The information in this issue is current at the time of publication; activities and events are subject to change without notice.

Downloading of any social media apps is on a voluntary basis. DFMWR is not responsible for any negative consequences resulting in its use.

For more information, call the individual facilities.

Family and MWR Marketing is located in Building 12 Pershing Road Fort Bliss, TX 79916 and may be reached at 915-568-6741.

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RELOCATING TO FORT BLISS

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NOTE Hello everyone!

Spring has arrived and the MWR team is in full planning mode for all of your summer fun events!

In this edition of Bliss NOW, we decided to take a different approach and create an overall Fort Bliss guide for Soldiers and Families. Whether you have just arrived, you are about to PCS or have been here for a bit, the information inside will most likely shine the light on something new. Many Families who have moved to Fort Bliss within the last two years haven’t really seen what’s possible within MWR, but we’re hoping that‘s about to change! April marks the official start to our events’ season so check out all that lies ahead for the rest of 2022 in our Special Events section on page 21. The future is bright here at Fort Bliss and we hope you’re ready to enjoy the best Garrison and greatest MWR in the Army!

See you there!

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Venture into El Paso and see what the city has to offer. El Paso is known for the sunny weather, the Franklin Mountains — which the city surrounds — and the Star that shines at night. The Star on the Mountain was first built in 1940 by the El Paso Electric Company. Local citizens, organizations and business have lit the star to honor people or commemorate special occasions. To learn more about El Paso or the Star, visit elpaso.org/.

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Moving to a new place can be exciting, yet intimidating. Fort Bliss MWR has so much to offer from dining, events, leisure and more! Fitness and outdoor activities play a vital role here at Fort Bliss. Everyone has the passion to get outdoors and stay in shape, all while building friendships or finding ways to de-stress. Fort Bliss’ Sports, Fitness and Aquatics facilities are spread across the post for Soldiers and Families to utilize on their own time. Outdoor Recreation and the Better Opportunities for Soldiers (BOSS) programs gets you out and participating in lots of activities.

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GET ACTIVE, GET FIT largest location is Joshua W. Soto PFC. This state-of-the-art, 96,000 square foot gym facility has treadmills, stair steppers, ellipticals, spin bikes, rowing machines and more! They are known for the indoor track and the largest free weight room in the Army.

The fitness fun doesn’t stop there! Soto is just one of the PFCs on post; there are four others with similar amenities but in different sizes. If you are looking for one close to home, you’ll find a PFC close by no matter where you live on post. Mitchell W. Stout PFC and Ronald D. Milam PFC* are located on main post off Cassidy Road, Biggs PFC is in central Fort Bliss Physical Fitness Centers Fort Bliss near the Centennial Banquet and Explore all of Fort Bliss’ many physical fitness Conference Center while Logan Heights PFC centers (PFC) that are available to you. The is conveniently located off post as you head to Fort Bliss Fitness If you are looking for group fitness classes to join, then look no further than Fort Bliss Fitness.

There are a variety of classes to choose from such as indoor cycling classes, Zumba, Total Gym, yoga and more! These classes are held at various physical fitness centers on post.

Check them out at Joshua W. Soto Physical Fitness Center (PFC). This is where the massage therapy program resides! After a hard workout in one of these awesome group fitness classes, you can schedule a relaxing session. Follow on social media @fortblissfitness.

*Due to current situations, Milam PFC is closed for mission-related purposes. @blissmwr

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Intramural Team Sports If you’re looking for a little competition amongst units or friends look no further than the Fort Bliss MWR Intramural Sports program. The program consists of 41 leagues and is divided into the Commander’s Cup program, open leagues and special events. If you are interested in playing on a league with Fort Bliss, visit Soto PFC to find out more. Follow Fort Bliss MWR Sports, Fitness & Aquatics on social media @teamblisssports.

Outdoor Recreation & the Soldier Activity Center The Roberto Loeza Soldier Activity Center (SAC), the first of its kind in the Army, is located conveniently near the ATC and Soto PFC. The SAC has so much to offer for all outdoor adventurers. Climbers, cyclists, camping enthusiasts, hikers galore have found the place to provide trips, equipment and more! This 25,000-square-foot facility features a 20-foot climbing and bouldering wall, 4,000-square-foot outdoor pool with a patio deck open to patrons, ages 18 and older, and a multi-purpose recreation room with a High Ropes course. Patrons can also reserve the course for unit training and professional development.

There is also a game room that features four Xbox & PS4s, 12 computer stations with Internet access, 7 CAC card enabled computers, 8 Alienware gaming computers, Wi-Fi access, multiple televisions, fun lighting and music, and video games for in-room use.

The Fort Bliss Outdoor Recreation program, extends their services to Soldiers with equipment rentals and sign-ups for adventure trips. Fort Bliss Outdoor Recreation provides several high and low intensity activities which offer Soldiers, veterans, friends and Family the chance to get out and explore, meet new people, learn new skills, challenge themselves and relax. Keep an eye out for some of the amazing trips they have planned year round! Follow on social media @BlissODR. BOSS Program Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) is another vital part of MWR programming, especially for our Active-Duty Soldiers! Take advantage of this program while stationed here at Fort Bliss. BOSS is lead by a council of selected Active-Duty Soldiers. They set up fun activities to do on and off post, volunteer in the community and ensure quality of life for single Soldiers. One of the biggest events they host is the annual BOSS Bash. Interested in becoming a BOSS Soldier, call 915-892-5195. Follow on social media @BlissBOSS. To find out more about MWR recreational activities visit, www.bliss.armymwr.com.

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Northeast El Paso. All of these locations have what you need from racquetball, volleyball and basketball courts to indoor and outdoor tracks.

Just looking for a hot sauna to relax and soothe your sore muscles? Aside from Milam PFC, all four of the other locations have sauna facilities for men and women to include the brand-new, high tech sauna at Stout PFC. Visit any one of these facilities and get a feel of what you like.

Ironworks Gyms Now, maybe traditional gyms are not your style, if that’s the case, try Ironworks East or West. These gyms are designed for a more mission-side type of fitness.

They are set up for Soldiers who have a particular way of training for the mission. The Ironworks facilities are open to all DoD ID cardholders.

Tennis Center & Fitness Zone If these locations are still not your cup of tea, Tennis Club and Fitness Zone is a quiet, little place sitting right behind Sheridan Road. Here you’ll get the necessary workout with a little less “noise.” If you’re into tennis, this is the perfect place to be with five lighted tennis courts that are open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and two practice courts. Lessons are available for adults and kids.

Aquatics If swimming is more appealing, Fort Bliss has four pools for water fun. There are two main pools that will fit your fitness needs, while the other two are more for fun in the sun! The Community and Soldier Activity pools are the seasonal recreational type. However, Community Pool does have lap lanes and a slide!

The Aquatics Training Center (ATC) and Replica Pool have a lot to offer from their indoor Olympic size lap pools to ATC’s family pool with a waterfall and climbing wall. Replica also has a fun indoor slide and you’ll be sure to get the laps and/or fun you want and need. Adults can use the ATC and Replica for swimming lessons.

Children can also learn to swim at these facilities through the SKIES CYS program. Other times patrons are doing laps, enjoying the multi-purpose pool with their children, or attending one of the family friendly events. The one thing that differentiates the ATC from Replica is that ATC is a military training facility too, while the other is mainly for recreational purposes.

ATC offers Combat Water Survival Training (CWST) and Shallow Water Egress Training (SWET) for Soldiers throughout the year. Their doors are open to all service members and local diving teams to use the facility for their personal use or mission trainings.

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child services available to you

Child Development Centers There are different services for children base on their age. Child Development Services are for ages 6 weeks to kindergarten, they provide on-post child care with full-day, part-day and hourly care, in nationally accredited environments. There are five Child Development Centers located on the installation. They are East Bliss CDC, Logan CDC, Main CDC, Milam CDC and Replica CDC. Follow on social media @BlissCYS. School Age Services School Age Services (SAS) facilities are for grades 1-5 and offer before and after school care, care during school closures, seasonal and holiday school breaks and summer camps. There are two SAS facilities, Bliss School Age Center (SAC) and Milam School Age Center (SAC).

Youth Centers Youth Centers, for grades 6-12, are top quality neighborhood middle school and teen centers offering free programs. They operate afterschool, on non-student school days and on Saturdays.

There are two Youth Centers, Milam Youth Center (MYC) and Replica Youth Center (RYC).

Follow on social media @MilamYouthCenter and @ReplicaRYC. Youth Sports Plex Youth Sports Plex offers team sports for ages three to 18 years of age that compete on Fort Bliss and in El Paso youth leagues. There are fitness classes weekday afternoons between 3 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. for youth ages 10 to 18 years of age, and ongoing programming such as Homeschool P.E. classes.

Volunteer coaches are always needed in the Youth Sports program to help make the program a success.

Coaches must be certified by National Alliance for Youth Sports (NYSCA). If you would like to give back to the youth through coaching, call the Youth Sport Plex at 915-568-2617. Follow on social media @CYSYouthSportsandFitness.

SKIESUnlimited SKIESUnlimited is an acronym for “School of Knowledge, Inspiration, Exploration, and Skills” with the word “Unlimited” for the unlimited possibilities this program can offer Army children and youth. SKIES classes are available to children and youth — from four weeks old to adolescence — in dance, gymnastics, music, fine arts, swimming and more!

If you have a skill you are interested in sharing with the Fort Bliss Youth, call 915568-5544 for more information on becoming a SKIES instructor. Follow on social media @BlissSKIES. Family Child Care Family Child Care (FCC) provides quality home based care for children ages 4 weeks to 12 years old and is offered in government owned and government leased housing located on post. FCC offers unique options to families such as flexible hours, full/part day, overnight/extended care in a home setting. FCC also offers a 15% cost savings over traditional center-based care.

If you are interested in becoming a provider, call 915-568-4198. Follow on social media @FBFCCHomes.

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Fort Bliss Child & Youth Services (CYS) welcomes you! Child & Youth Services’ mission is to provide affordable, high-quality age-appropriate recreational and learning programs that incorporate character building concepts through activities and social interaction for all children. When you enroll your children at Fort Bliss, you begin new experiences and relationships. CYS has a responsibility to protect the health, safety and well-being of your child. First, it is important to stop at Parent Central located at 1743 Victory Avenue for registration. For more information, call 915-568-4374.

*Due to current situations some facility operations are limited or closed. @blissmwr

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local schools supporting military families School Support Services provides Army school-aged youth with educational opportunities, resources and information necessary to achieve academic success. A branch of Child & Youth Services (CYS), School Support Services features School Liaison Officers (SLOs), who help schools, installations and Families work together for student achievement. SLOs are your best support in the area of education, schools and Military transitions. SLOs are knowledgeable in current education news and policies. They act as the conduit between the school community – including local public school districts, private schools and home school Families – and the installation. Read on about the 10 local school districts in El Paso. Follow on social media @FortBlissSchoolLiaisonOffice.

TORNILLO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT www.tisd.us/

Tornillo Independent School District (ISD) is located approximately 35 miles southeast of El Paso. This district is one of 12 school districts in the Region 19 Education Service Center area. Students are taught in four campuses: Tornillo Elementary (Pre K through 3rd grade), Tornillo Intermediate (4th through 6th grade), Tornillo Junior High (7th and 8th grade) and Tornillo High (9th through 12th grade).

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SAN ELIZARIO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT www.seisd.net/Page/833 to support Military-Connected Families

The San Elizario ISD website has information for online registration and Parent Portal Access, where to get free help for Homework, Free Parent workshops and campus virtual meetings, Family Wellness Resources and activities. Other information on the website include Military-Connected Families, Relocation, Enrollment and Registration, Academic Planning, Counseling and Support Services, Campus Military Liaison Contact Information, Military Resolution, Liaison Role and Responsibilities, additional Military Resources, Tutor.com, galleries, videos and calendar.

GADSDEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT http://www.gisd.k12.nm.us/

The Gadsden ISD consists of 23 educational facilities and two administrative facilities, educating the children of southern Doña Ana County and Southern Otero county of New Mexico. Covering an area of 1,400 square miles, the district educates approximately 14,000 students in programs stretching from preschool through the 12th grade. With four Pre-K Centers, 15 elementary schools, three middle schools and four high schools, the education of the students of southern New Mexico is their primary goal. Welcome to the district, rich in culture and great in education.

FABENS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT www.texvet.org/resources/child-crisis-center-el-paso

Fabens ISD is the proud home to veterans, but our community has a small Military family presence. The growth of Fort Bliss has created mobility into neighboring El Paso County towns/cities of Clint, San Elizario and Horizon. Each campus has resources to accommodate families as needed. Fabens ISD works in partnership with Communities in Schools (CIS) Program Coordinators who support all four campuses with network links for Military support. One large partner is the Child Crisis Center of El Paso, home to the Military Families and Veterans Prevention Program (MFVPP), who offer services in the Fabens area as needed.

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CANUTILLO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Canutillo ISD is dedicated to helping meet the needs of students whose Family members are serving, or have served in the Military. Canutillo ISD is working to create a cohesive Military connected program to include parent engagement, resources, and a strong foundation for Military culture at all campuses. Canutillo ISD aims to provide strategies to promote resilience in students and is committed to a diverse community and the high number of Active-Duty Military Families they serve. All Canutillo ISD school campuses provide student ambassadors, which play an important role in providing support to all students during difficult transition times. Canutillo ISD has 6 elementary campuses, two middle schools, one early college and one traditional high school. Additionally, Canutillo ISD provides resources for families to become connected within the community, and offers training for school staff to best deliver system support school-wide and in the classroom environment. They are working hard to achieve more Purple Star designated campuses and proudly have Reyes Elementary as a Purple Star Award campus. Canutillo ISD is a premier district and welcomes all Military Families to the El Paso/Canutillo region.

ANTHONY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT anthonyisd.net

Anthony ISD proudly serves more than 800 students in Anthony, Texas near the Texas-New Mexico border. A tight-knit community of dedicated teachers, staff and administration lead Anthony ISD’s three campuses – Anthony Elementary School, Anthony Middle School, and Anthony High School. The district is led

by Superintendent Dr. Oscar A. Troncoso, a retired U.S. Navy veteran who was mobilized in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Anthony ISD school counselors serve as Military liaisons and are committed to easing the transition of Military students into the district’s schools. Each campus has also established student ambassadors to create a support system for transitioning Military students and often host events to recognize the selfless sacrifices by our nation’s Military members. Find a warm and welcoming environment at the westernmost tip of Texas and in the small town of Anthony!

EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT www.episd.org/

Founded in 1883, the El Paso ISD offers high quality educational services for students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. EPISD is a large, open enrollment district with 78 school campuses that serve a diverse, bicultural population. EPISD is consistently the #1 choice of Fort Bliss families with Military-connected students consistently representing more than 10% of total enrollment. With six schools on the installation itself, EPISD boasts some of the city’s most modern facilities as 17 schools have recently been renovated or reconstructed. EPISD has invested heavily in support of our Military-connected students and their families with 10 schools earning recognition from the Texas Education Agency as “Purple Star” campuses.

YSLETA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT www.yisd.net/

Ysleta ISD has launched several programs designed to give students a competitive edge upon graduating from high school. The district now offers five Early College High Schools, as well as college- and career-preparation courses at all of its high schools that include dual-credit, OnRamps courses, and industry certifications. Ysleta ISD also offers four international schools that provide core instruction in global academic subjects while teaching fluency in languages other than English (Russian, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese, and German). In Fall 2022, the district will offer Universal Pre-K For All at its two pre-K centers and select elementary schools, as well as preschool opportunities for 3-year-olds. Ysleta ISD also made history in 2016 when it opened the Young Women’s Leadership Academy, El Paso’s first-ever single-gender, college-preparatory public school for girls in grades 6-12, which graduates its first class in Spring 2022!

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CLINT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT https://www.clintweb.net/

The Clint ISD encompasses a diverse, geographically large area (379.9 square miles) within the Upper Rio Grande border region, 25 miles east of El Paso. The Far East El Paso area is one of the fastest developing areas in the county. With an enrollment of a little over 11,000 students, Clint ISD has 14 campuses – four high schools, four middle/junior high schools and six elementary schools. Of the nearly 1,200 districts in the state, Clint is among the top 100 in student population. The District employs 1450 full-time staff. The District’s 700 teachers are among the highest paid compared to other District’s in the county. Of the 9 school districts in El Paso County, Clint is the largest in square mileage and has great potential for growth.

SOCORRO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT https://www.sisd.net/

The Socorro ISD has a long tradition of assisting Military-connected families and serves 6,016 Military-connected students across the district. They maximize support services by providing Military and family life counselors and access to local agencies such as NAMI, the YWCA, Child Guidance Center, local daycare providers and the Paso del Norte Family Leadership Council. There are 45 Socorro ISD schools that have been awarded the prestigious Texas Purple Star Campus designation by the Texas Education Agency for supporting Militaryconnected students and families. The district hosts numerous activities and events at campuses and the district level to engage with parents serving in the Military and their children. Socorro ISD offers a Military Active Spouses Program, which enables Military-connected parents to interact with each other and other Military-connected families plus a Parent Military Advisory Council that further connects parents and the district.

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MAIN ACS

2494 Ricker Road/915-569-4227 This location provides the following services: Army Emergency Relief (AER) Financial Readiness Program (FRP) Employment Readiness Program (ERP) Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Relocation Readiness

FAMILY RESILIENCE CENTER

250 Club Road/915-569-3500 This location provides the following services: Army Family Team Building (AFTB) Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) Army Volunteer Corp (AVC) Mobilization Deployment Support Stability Operations (MOB Dep) Soldier & Family Assistance Center (SFAC)

SURVIVOR OUTREACH SERVICES

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Army Community Service Assisting Soldiers & Families in many ways

Fort Bliss Army Community Service (ACS) leads the Army in providing many quality services to assist Soldiers and their Families. By developing innovative programs and continually checking the well-being of our Soldiers, ACS sets the standard in assisting Families in periods of crisis and providing valuable information. ACS programming is found in three locations on Fort Bliss: Main ACS, Family Resilience Center (FRC) and Survivor Outreach Services (SOS). members and Family members (any DoD ID cardholder) can call ACS. Employment Readiness Program The Employment Readiness Program (ERP) offers resources to help with your career plan and job search. Whether you’re a military spouse or Family member who just moved to Fort Bliss, Retiree, or DoD civilian looking for new opportunities, or Active-Duty Military, active Reserve, National Guard member, or Soldiers in Transition (ST), they are here to help.

There are various services provided by ERP such as up-to-date information on local, national, and international employment opportunities, job market trends, education and volunteer resources. There are classes and seminars on selfassessment, career exploration, résumé writing, interviewing techniques, dressing for success, networking, and entrepreneurship.

ERP can help with résumé critiques, career counseling and individual career assessments.

They host job fairs and other hiring events throughout the year including teen/youth employment information.

For more information, call 915-569-5838.

ERP event to watch out for are the Hiring Fairs in February and August.

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Relocation Readiness Moving is a part of life for Soldiers, civilian government employees and their Families. The Army Community Service Relocation Readiness Program is here to help with a comprehensive support system, whether it’s your first move or the last of many. There are all kinds of information and resources to help you and your family navigate your next military move. The Relocation Readiness event to watch out for is Bienvenidos á Bliss Relocation Fair in August.

Lending Closet (ERP) Did you know Fort Bliss has a lending closet? The lending closet is stocked with basic household items to use before your household goods arrive or after you have packed for your new assignment. Items may be borrowed for 30 days. All you need is your ID card and a copy of your PCS orders.

Immigration Services The El Paso Office of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) are available to discuss immigration issues, filing instructions and questions by appointment only.

Appointments are 30-minute phone consultations and are scheduled for every Tuesday. To schedule an appointment, service

*Due to current situations some facility operations are limited.

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The annual Fort Bliss MWR Special Events calendar is fully loaded with fun events for Soldiers and their Families, along with our friends in the El Paso Community. Ranging from a small scale of 1,000 attendees to the largest event, Pop Goes the Fort with more than 20,000 in attendance. Most events are either free or low-cost ticketed events. Regardless, they are unique and fun for all, check out the annual line up below. Follow on social media @BlissMWR.

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FORT BLISS MWR CREATES FUN FOR ALL

Easter-Avaganza Every year in spring, begins with a huge outdoor celebration at Biggs Park on the Saturday before Easter. The weather is usually just starting to warm up and if it’s possible to avoid the spring El Paso winds it is a great kick off to the event season. Be forewarned, this is not a traditional egg hunt, but it’s filled with lots of entertainment, music, fun activities for children to enjoy and best of all free pictures with the Easter Bunny!

Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration Each third Saturday in May is reserved to celebrate all of the Armed Forces.

The MWR Marketing and Special Events team take advantage of this patriotic holiday with a parade and celebration to beat all others.

The parade marches through historic west Fort Bliss and ends at the corner of Noel Parade Field. It consists of more than 1,000 participants from community organizations, high school bands, car clubs to local businesses, military vehicles and more.

They are all led by the 1st Armored Division (1AD) Band and Joint Task Force North color guard. Following the parade, the celebration continues at Noel Field with military static displays, a car show, military working dog displays, a 1AD band performance, music, inflatable attractions, food trucks and more. Don’t miss out on this unique action-packed event this May! @blissmwr

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Aquapalooza Let’s kick off summer with sun and water! Aquapalooza is traditionally held on the third Saturday of June at Biggs Park. This free water event is awesome for all ages, just grab your sunscreen, bathing suit and comfy water shoes. There are more than 10 large water inflatable rides, games, music, hourly water sprays from MWR’s old-fashioned fire truck and more!

Pop Goes the Fort Independence Day at Fort Bliss will be an experience to remember! This year will mark 11 years of celebrating Pop Goes the Fort with an amazing collaboration with the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. Each year the 1AD band starts the celebration followed by the Symphony who entertains with their unique blend of patriotic pop music. Pop Goes the Fort is the largest event on Fort Bliss with attendance in excess of 20,000 people from both the installation and the city.

Don’t worry though, Biggs Park has 26 grassy acres which allows plenty of space to spread out your blanket and prepare for the best fireworks show in the area. This event also has a food truck food court with more than 15 trucks serving all types of food and desserts. The MWR Marketing team is also on hand selling fun light up toys that add color and shine to the field as night falls and the fireworks begin. Make sure to mark your calendars for the Fourth of July to celebrate America and freedom with MWR! Cardboard Regatta Grab all the cardboard you can find this summer, because you will need it to compete on the high seas of the Community Pool this August! Cardboard Regatta is an annual

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summer event – probably one of the smallest event held. However, it might possibly be the most favorite! This event requires creativity, ingenuity, a little engineering, maybe some aerodynamics, and all-around fun for all who participate. Combine all of those things, plus some cardboard and duct tape, and see if you can create a seaworthy vessel capable of making it from start to finish.

Did you know that a captain and a first mate must sail in the ship together? Compete for one of the coveted cardboard trophies in the categories of Biggest Shipwreck, Longest Voyage and Most Creative Vessel. You don’t even need a boat to enjoy this event! Each year there are just as many spectators as there are sailing crews, so make sure you save the date and join the fun this August!

Doggy Swim Day The last day in the Community Pool is reserved for the dogs at Fort Bliss! MWR Marketing and Special Events team are a little partial to all the furry four-legged friends.

Between both offices, there are 14 dogs at home, so it’s pretty easy to see why an event was created just for them. Humans have all summer to enjoy the pool from Memorial to Labor Day. On the last “pool” day in September, 50-125 well-behaved dogs are able to jump in the pool with their pet parents. It’s a fun in the sun afternoon for the dogs!

Admission is $2 for the dogs’ and pet parents come in for free! For safety reasons, children five and younger are not allowed at the pool, children ages six to 17 are able to attend, but not allowed in the pool. Remember to bring shot records – your pets, not yours – and good humor, because you may win the dog-owner look alike contest!

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Oktoberfest Oktoberfest is a time-honored tradition on Fort Bliss that has been happening for more than 40 years. For the past 8 years, MWR has taken over the reins from our friends at the German Air Force Air Defense Center to keep this fun tradition alive.

This three-day event is held annually on the third weekend in September at Biggs Park.

From Friday through Sunday, Biggs Park is closed down and transformed into a little glimpse of Munich right here in the Sun City. Live music from Terry Cavanagh and the Alpine Express and dancing from the German Schuplattler dance group entertains patrons each night and all day Sunday.

Along with traditional German food and beer, a photo booth, bull riding attraction, German merchandise sales, stein hoisting contests and more!

Both Friday and Saturday night are ticketed and only open to adults ages 18 and older. The ticket cost is for entrance and includes a commemorative liter glass beer stein.

Sunday is an open day for all ages with no tickets needed. Sunday’s afternoon event also incorporates more family friendly performances, inflatable attractions and other food truck options.

Tickets go on sale in early August so grab yours before they sell out!

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The Massacre Haunted House Enter if you dare, this haunted house is not for the faint of heart. This haunted house began in 2012 as an attempt at a Halloween attraction that would rival the off-post options. Ten years later, it has evolved into the scariest haunted house in all of El Paso with families coming as part of their annual Halloween tradition, and guess what … it’s only $5 per person to enter!

Do not make the mistake of thinking that the price tag is an indication of the level of scare. Tears and screams flow freely from both child and adult, one of the reasons why there is a well-used chicken exit. Get ready for the scare of a lifetime beginning in October, every Friday and Saturday through Halloween night.

Monster Bash Halloween is a favorite holiday at MWR Marketing and Special Events and it shows with all of the scary fun created for you in October. Monster Bash is a two-day annual opportunity to scare and entertain patrons of all ages! This event occurs just outside the Massacre Haunted House location.

There are three haunted houses to choose from, a Barely Scary house, a Kinda Scary house – for those looking for a more tame experience – and of course the very scary Massacre Haunted House. Monster Bash also has many traditional fun attractions like inflatables, music, food trucks, games and crafts. Make sure to have your costumes ready by the third weekend in October, so you can come celebrate Halloween at Monster Bash!

Holiday Festival Finally, let’s wrap up the year of fun with a celebration for the holidays. This is the time to dress warmly for outside fun at Biggs Park. Enjoy games, rides, lights display, music, crafts, hot chocolate, and maybe a little snow. Set your calendars aside for the first Friday in December to celebrate Holiday Festival. There is also a surprise visit from Santa for all of the good children of Fort Bliss, be sure to get your free photos with him. Hope to see you there! *Due to current situations some events may be limited. @blissmwr

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CUPID’S QUEST

Little adventures turn into HUGE rewards for Soldiers & Families

Throughout the year, Fort Bliss Sponsorship and Advertising partners with Fort Bliss Special Events to bring fun activities for Soldiers and their Families to participate in. Cupid’s Quest was Fort Bliss MWR’s Valentine’s Day – or week – scavenger hunt for Families, singles and couples.

No matter if you’re participating for the fun or for the awesome prizes, Fort Bliss MWR strives to give you the experience to enjoy. On page 26, are some of the winners, who participated and turned in their completed task. Thanks to local sponsors, who helped make this quest a huge success, El Paso Dentistry 4 Kids and Hotel Indigo!

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E. P. Dentistry 4 Kids’ philosophy is, “We only see kids,” “We are compassionate,” and “We encourage parental involvement.” With three convenient locations, kid-friendly environments, and a dedication to compassionate, complete dental care, EP Dentistry 4 Kids makes high-quality dental care accessible to all. They are dedicated to the oral health of their patients from infancy to adolescence. Their mission is to help children live healthy, happy lives. They also encourage parents to be present with their children during appointments, to help both feel more at ease.

Follow them on social media via Facebook or Instagram @epd4k.

Welcome to Hotel Indigo, located in the heart of downtown El Paso. The boutique hotel offers guests a comfortable home away from home. The fifth floor has an amazing heated pool and rooftop bar, Circa 1963. Mamacitas, a cafe on the 1st floor, provides exquisite food, drinks & service. Follow them on social media via Facebook, Instagram or Twitter @hotelindigo.

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Fort Bliss is home to some very unique entertainment locations. There’s so much to do on post conveniently close to home. Some of the MWR facilities are one of a kind or considered the largest in the Army. Some feature snack bars and have casual dining. Others include travel services, hobby shop, auto care and libraries to help enhance your experience at Fort Bliss.

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Desert Strike Lanes Bowling Center & Strike Zone Snack Bar

“Night Golf in July,” “Turkey and Ham Shoot outs.”

Old Fort Bliss Replica

2949 Carter Road // 915-568-6272 // Social media @fortblissbowlingcenter

Bldg. 5054 Pershing Road // 915-588-8482 // Social media @OldFortBliss

Desert Strike Lanes is the largest bowling center in the Army! This 52-lane state of the art bowling center is a great place to let the good times roll! “Your Lane, Your Way” technology allows players to choose their scoring and personalize their games. Check out the Pro Connection, it’s fully stocked for all your bowling needs. Feed your hunger at the Strike Zone snack bar, it is a full service food and beverage kitchen with a great short-order and pizza menu. Events to watch out for are “Awesome school break camps for kids,” “Halloween Boo-ling” and more.

The Monti Warrior Zone & The Zone Bar & Grill

The Old Fort Bliss Replica is a reconstruction of the fort at the Magoffinsville site. A gift from the citizens of El Paso, the site serves as a cultural educational center focused on the daily life and traditions in the region of Paso Del Norte during the late 1850s. Self-guided tours take approximately 30-minutes and guided tours are available by appointment. The Old Fort Bliss Replica is available to rent for private events.

Events to watch out for are “Harvest Fest” in October and “Wine & Chile Festival” in November.

Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club

21171 Medic Avenue // 915-741-3000 // Social media @FortBlissWarriorZone

The Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club has one of the best trap and skeet ranges in the tri-state area. The hunting lodge motif club offers its members a full-service pro shop, grill, meeting room, multiple shooting programs, covered pavilion, ten diverse ranges, including trap and skeet, five-stand sporting clays, pistol, rifle and black powder. The Bullseye Grill serves breakfast and lunch.

The Rod & Gun Club is open to the public and does not require a pass for access. All children under 18 must

The Warrior Zone is a state of the art recreation facility that boasts 16 gaming pits which feature Playstation and Xbox. There are 48 computers with Common Access Card (CAC) access available. There’s GoPrint availability for printing. The Warrior Zone also has a theater room where you can choose from hundreds of movie options. Enjoy pool tables, card tables and board games in addition to all the other options. The Zone Bar & Grill is a full service snack bar that also proudly serves Starbucks coffee beverages. This is a great adult only location to relax and unwind. Monti Warrior Zone is open to patrons, ages 18 and older only. Events to watch out for are monthly “UFC fights” free admission with food and drink specials.

Fort Bliss Underwood Golf Complex 3200 Coe Avenue // 915-568-2983 // Social media @BlissGOLF

What better way to get out and enjoy the Southwest’s warm climate than by playing golf at the Underwood Golf Complex, featuring the desert landscaping of the Sunrise Golf Course and the lush, parkland-style of the Sunset Course. Novice and seasoned professionals will love this golfer’s paradise. The complex has a lighted driving range, two practice putting greens, golf carts and a computerized handicap service. Underwood also offers an 18 hole disc golf course. Explore Underwood’s Performance Center equipped with the Trackman golf radar and simulator. You can even order food at the Golden Tee. It offers a full-service menu and has a fullystocked bar. Full service catering is also available for up to 240 seated. The Underwood Golf Complex is open to the public and does not require a pass for access.

Children, ages 17 and younger, must be accompanied by an adult.

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advantage of what this facility has to offer. There’s pottery classes, arcylic painting, stained glass mosiacs, ceramic pouring, drawing, sewing, silk screening and much more! They offer other services for your creative needs such as Cricut, engraving and framing.

This facility is open to novice and seasoned patrons.

Centennial Banquet and Conference Center Children are welcome, but must be accompanied by 11199 Sgt. E. Churchill Street // 915-744-1171 // Social media @centennialbanquetandconferencecenterfortblisstx a participating adult at all times. An event to look The Centennial Banquet and Conference Center is forward to is “Dia de los Muertos Cars & Crafts” in one of the largest conference centers in the area. There October. have been various special occasions hosted at this Fort Bliss Auto Crafts venue from conferences, weddings to military balls, 820 Marshall Road // 915-568-7280 // Social media @FortBlissAutoCraft proms and quinces. They offer a seating capacity of Fort Bliss MWR Auto Crafts is here to help you more than 1,110 and have full in-service and offsite with your vehicles. The do-it-yourself auto shop has catering available. They even service lunch throughout 11 bays with lifts, five bays without lifts, and one pit. the week, Tuesday to Friday for a set price of all-you- The cost is $10 per hour. can-eat. You could win big with Bingo Bliss at the Hobbyists can perform routine maintenance on Metro Bar every Wednesday and Saturday night. their vehicle such as oil and filter changes, tire rotation, Wait there’s more, inside you’ll find the Samuel lubrication and radiator flushing. Vehicle storage Adams Pub, a full service bar that also proudly serves is available for more long-term projects. Certified Samuel Adams beers. Bingo Bliss is open to patrons mechanics provide detailed work such as brake jobs, ages 18 and older. Centennial events to watch out for complete with disk and drum turning. are “Designer Hand Bag Bingo,” “Yappy Hour” held They also provide Texas State Inspection validation from April until August, and “Holiday brunches.” services. If you are planning to work on your own

be supervised by an adult at all times inside the Club and outside on the ranges. Children ages infant to 5 years old are not allowed on the ranges.

Events to watch out for are monthly matches, “Night Trap Shoot,” and classes, “Learn to Shoot Series.”

Art & Hobby Shop

820 Marshall Road // 915-568-5563 // Social media @FortBlissResiliencyThroughArt

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vehicle, the Automotive Skills Shop has a 30-minute safety orientation that patrons must attend before using shop equipment.

The cost for safety orientation is $5 and it is offered Tuesday through Friday at 9 a.m., except for training holidays.

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20732 Constitution Drive // 915-744-1522 // Social Media @blisspovlot 1611 Marshall Road (PX) // 915-569-6446

4130 Ellerthorpe Avenue // 915-568-0106

Leisure Travel Services (LTS) has multiple services they provide to Soldiers and Families. They handle unit fund related transactions such as requesting funds for authorized events/purchases. It also runs the Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Resale Lot, located at 1717 Marshall Road parking lot. If you are looking to sell your vehicle, it is $25 per vehicle and $40 for RVs and boats. There’s a new additional service for $25 to advertise your vehicle on the Fort Bliss POV Resale Lot Facebook page.

There’s still more that LTS has to offer, such as tickets to Disneyland, Universal Studios, Disneyworld, Seaworld and more! LTS offers tickets at a discounted price for Military personnel. Take advantage and stop by to see what else they have to offer.

Mickelsen Community Library 2E Sheridan Road // 915-568-1902/6156 // Social media @FortBlissLibraries

Mickelsen Community Library is a wonderful place to be, where stories are read to toddlers and children can even build robots in the Makerspace. That’s right, children and adults are able to invent, sew, use the 3-D printer for a certain fee.

Explore, read and invent something new at Mickelsen Community Library. There are more than 40,000 books, 13 magazines in digital format, DVDs and video games available to check out and access to CACenabled computers. Activities to look for are Harry Potter Book Night and Summer Reading Program.

The Fort Bliss RV Park office is open daily and offers an after-hours night host to assist late arrivals. ActiveDuty and retirees can now sign in their immediate Family members, who want to utilize the Fort Bliss RV Park, on a space available basis.

The RV park is equipped with 133 pull-through, full-hookup spaces complete with electricity, water and sewer conveniences, playground, RV storage with 24hour access and more. If you have a pet, there’s a dog walk available for use.

Biggs Park 11388 Sergeant Major Blvd. // 915-744-8087 // Social media @biggspark

Biggs Park offers so much to do outside! There are sand volleyball courts, basketball courts, softball fields, tennis courts, 1.2 mile track with exercise stations, a large covered playground, pavilion rental opportunities for Military units, Active-Duty service members and Families. Wait there’s more, a newly renovated Splash Park, horseshoe pits, picnic areas, tables, grills, pavilions with electricity and lights and multi-purpose fields.

The following items are prohibited at Biggs Park: propane, glass containers and all pets.

Enjoy night laser tag at Biggs Park on central Fort Bliss held one Friday each month. Outdoor Recreation has the gear; all you need to do is show up! Admission is $12 per person and includes equipment rental. Biggs Park is home to many of MWR’s special events such as Pop Goes the Fort and Oktoberfest, read pages 21-25.

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Soldier Support Center 505 Pershing Road

The Soldier Support Center is a one stop shop for many vital areas when arriving to Fort Bliss.

If you are in need of a new ID card or need to enroll in DEERS, visit the ID card section located in room 112.

For your convenience, it is best to make an appointment ahead of time online. Appointments can be made up to 90 days out. Walk-ins are accepted, but only on a case by case emergency basis. Appointments can also be made online at https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/. Military IDs can be renewed no earlier than 90 days from their printed expiration date.

Other areas of assistance include the Personnel Operations branch where you can find out more about your military records, promotions and

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personnel actions. Additional services available include Finance, In/Out Processing, the Driver’s License section, MWR School Liaison Office (SLO) and the Army Voter Registration Program.

This program is designed to make registration and voting information, materials, and assistance readily available to all eligible Army voters.

It is also to educate eligible voters about the importance of voting and provide every opportunity to register and cast a ballot. For more information, call 915-568-7078.

While you’re visiting the Soldier Support Center, stop by the Funky Rooster Coffee Café and grab a Starbucks coffee and a snack.

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Fort Bliss hospital history has come a long way from its first establishment in 1880 at Hart Mills.

The brand new state-of-the-art William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC) opened their doors July 11, 2021 at their new location, with an address of 18511 Highlander Medics St., Fort Bliss, Texas, 79918.

Seen from the Franklin Mountains, the new WBAMC is a huge hospital to take in. At about 1.13 million square feet, the hospital can be seen for miles.

When you first arrive, it can be a little confusing to know exactly where to go. Thankfully, there are maps provided in this magazine and throughout the hospital grounds to help you figure out which area to enter.

There are also Red Cross Volunteers ready to greet you and assist you in familiarizing yourself with the facility.

To get there by driving, the most common entrance is the Master. Sgt. Victor H. Espinoza gate, which you will find off Spur 601, exit Constitution. Once you exit Constitution, head south and follow the street toward the gate. To enter, all you need is a driver’s license. The hospital is an open-post part of the installation, because they service beneficiaries who are veterans with TRICARE health plans, fully qualifying them to receive care at the facility.

Around the hospital, there are 32 Blue Emergency Posts. These posts allow patients to push the button and the hospital security staff will answer. Patients @blissmwr

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can then request assistance to get to the facility after parking. The hospital security staff assist patients with access to the hospital from their parking spot.

The main entrance to the hospital faces southeast with desert landscape and art sculptures inviting people to come and view. The main centered sculpture has metal birds creating an illusion they are “flying” making an outline of an eagle’s head.

The fifth floor is full dedicated to women’s health.

The labor and delivery area connect through the skyline walkway to the OB-GYN clinic, giving patients and doctors quick access in case of an emergency.

WBAMC is a Level 3 Trauma Center with 135 in-patient beds, 10 integrated operating rooms and an emergency room. There are two clinics, east and west, with 269 exam rooms. Other services include family medicine, behavioral health, ancillary services, surgery and other special programs. The mission of the hospital is to provide safe, high-quality, patientcentered care to build and sustain a ready medical force. The hospital commander’s vision is to become military medicine's most trusted healthcare provider.

To reach the information desk, call 915-742-7777, Monday through Saturday, 24 hours a day. To make, change, or cancel an appointment, please call the appointment line at 915-742-2273.

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History of

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The first Army Hospital in El Paso was completed in 1880; located at Hart’s Mill (present day UTEP). Later it became an Acetylene Plant, demolished after 1954.

Fort Bliss Base Hospital was built in 1893 on present-day Fort Bliss; supported permanent regimental post along the Mexican border. One of 29 buildings that constitute the Fort Bliss Main Post Historic District.

Fort Bliss Army Hospital opened in 1904. From 1911-1919 it treated wounded from conflict with Mexico. During World War II (WWII) the hospital treated sick and wounded troops returning from Europe. In Sept. 1916, it was the 1st Dental Training School.

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William Beaumont General Hospital opened in 1921, it was named after Maj. William Beaumont. It was 1 of 10 Army General Hospitals retained after WWII (out of 63 total) In 1941, it opened Med Dept Tech School.

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WBAMC The new WBAMC opened in July 11, 2021, it was a $1.4 billion project with 130 beds. It's a Level 3 Trauma Center.

In 1972 William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC) opened; it was $17.5 million project. In 1973 it became a teaching hospital.

Legacy WBAMC will be turned-over to Fort Bliss Garrison in summer 2022.

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Art work is displayed throughout the hospital with descriptions of what they portray. There's a small cafe and Express shop located on the first floor.

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Moving to a new place can be very stressful, especially if you’re moving with pets. Many questions run through your mind, “what do I need to do?” “what documents do I need to have?”

Fear not, Fort Bliss Veterinary Treatment Facility (VTF) has all the answers for an easy transition to and from the installation. The VTF is professionally staffed by Army Veterinary Corps personnel with the primary mission of providing complete veterinary care for all military family owned animals.

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HOURS OF OPERATION Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 12p.m. & 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Closed: Weekends, Training & Federal Holidays

SERVICES AVAILABLE Wellness Exam Sick call Exam Health Certificate Exam Re-Check Exam Rabies Vaccinations Microchip Implantation Nail Trim

CANINE SERVICES DAPv (Distemper) Bordatella-Parainfluenza Leptospirosis Heartworm Test

FELINE SERVICES FVRCP Feline Leukemia Feline Leukemia Test *Surgery prices may vary on the size of the dog/cat, type of surgery, and the duration of the surgery itself. (All prices are an estimate and are subject to change).

microchip. In some locations it requires 6 months or more lead time to mitigate or decrease terminal location quarantine at owner’s expense. There are USDA accredited veterinarians who can sign your pet’s required documents.

All pets living on-post must be registered with the VTF upon arrival. If you are planning to live on the installation, there may be a limit of how many and breed of pets allowed, for more information call Fort Bliss Family Homes at 915-564-0795.

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Additional services provided at the VTF are wellness exams, vaccinations, microchip implantations and sick call appointments – as long as a veterinarian is available upon appointment. There are X-Ray and ultrasound capabilities available. Other services provided are spays, neuters and dentals for dogs and cats.

The Veterinary Treatment Facility is located at building 6077 Carter Road.

For more information about services or to schedule an appointment, call 915-7422266.

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The Fort Bliss Qualified Recycling Program (QRP) mission is to increase recycling, divert waste from the landfill and reduce contamination to preserve natural resources for today, tomorrow, and the future.

Profits from Recycling benefit Fort Bliss Soldiers and Families. The Fort Bliss Qualified Recycling Program is mandated to meet diversion and recycling goals, but the real reasons to recycle are to protect this nation's resources and because it is the right thing to do! We are counting on you to do the right thing... RECYCLE RIGHT and RECYCLE MORE!

What goes in your blue bin?

PAPER Paper can be recycled in your blue bin. You can also recycle shredded paper! Place shredded paper in a clear bag and place it in your blue bin.

PLASTICS

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CARDBOARD Flatten your cardboard boxes before placing them in your blue bin!

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