October is the month when we raise awareness about breast cancer. The Liberty Military Housing team has shown their support by wearing pink on Wednesdays Veterans, active-duty service members, and their families must know about this potentially fatal disease. According to studies, 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer. However, the rate is significantly higher among women who have served in the military, with breast cancer rates estimated to be up to 40% higher in female veterans and service members compared to the general population. Additionally, the incidence of breast cancer among active-duty women is seven times higher than the average rate for fifteen other types of cancer
While pink dominates awareness campaigns, it's important to note that breast cancer can also affect men. According to the American Cancer Society, by 2023, approximately 2,800 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in men, and about 530 men will die from it. Male mortality rates are 25% higher than female rates due to the misconception that breast cancer is solely a 'woman's disease.' This leads many men to ignore early symptoms, resulting in later-stage diagnoses and potentially poorer outcomes Learn more about breast cancer in men and the importance of early detection at www.hisbreastcancer.org
Do you have a needed repair, a suggestion, or a concern? Liberty Military housing is committed to enriching the lives of military families through providing homes and vibrant communities Your feedback is an important piece in helping us accomplish this goal, and we want to ensure we provide you with an avenue to initially address your needed repair, suggestion, or concern and the process to escalate it, should that be necessary Below is an outline of our easy Three-Step process for concerns and opportunities for feedback
Liberty Military Housing has partnered with RedFlag to ensure everyone in our community is alerted to emergencies. RedFlag alerts are issued to keep you informed about severe weather, office closures, power outages, or other events that may severely impact your community
How long can my house guest stay?
All house guests are limited to a 30 day per calendar year visit. If an extended stay is needed, please contact your district office to discuss qualifications/options.
Who do I contact about my trash not being picked up?
If you are having issues with your trash service, please reach out to your designated district office. They will then work with LeMay to help resolve the issue.
How can I get a copy of my lease?
Your designated district office has your lease on file and can provide that to you.
JOIN OUR TEAM
Liberty Military Housing (LMH) is the only military housing provider that offers employees the opportunity to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
The ESOP is our way to take care of you and our company in the future It’s a type of long-term retirement plan funded by Liberty Military Housing at no cost to you BUT THAT’S NOT ALL
As a military housing professional, you will be working amongst a team of talented and passionate individuals We provide unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development and career growth Every day with Liberty Military Housing, you have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our service members and their families
www.JoinLMH.com
Did you know?
Resident Shield Renter’s Insurance
All residents are required to have renters’ insurance with a minimum of $100,000 in personal liability coverage. This is to help protect you when unforeseen damages are caused to the home and/or your personal property.
Don’t have renters insurance?
All residents who do not have renters’ insurance are placed onto the Master Policy which is a resident incurred cost of $9.08/month ($7 for premium + $2.08 administrative fees). This coverage does not include coverage for personal property.
To be removed from the placed Master Policy, you must submit your own proof of coverage renters’ insurance.
Have your own renters’ insurance? Please follow the guide below to submit your proof of coverage.
Please ensure your policy has the following: States the names of all members of the household who are over the age of 18.
Full home address
Policy Number
A personal liability minimum of $100,000
In a PDF format
The correct interested party information: Interested Party: Lewis-McChord Communities, LLC PO Box 3687 Coppell, TX 75019
Please send your proof of coverage renters’ insurance policy directly to rentersaip@yardi.com
Want to make sure your voice is heard? Did you have a fantastic experience and want to tell us about it?
Liberty Military Housing has teamed up with SatisFacts to provide online Resident Satisfaction Surveys at the time of move-in, service in your home, and at move-out. Your feedback is essential in helping us achieve our goals to provide military families with exemplary service and a quality home environment Surveys are automatically sent to your email from SatisFacts. Residents can also receive survey notifications via Text Look out for more details from SatisFacts
Fill out a survey and you could win $500!*
*Contact your district office for more information
FREE Community Events
Throughout
OCTOBER HOURS OF OPERATION
Wednesday, October 16th | 3pm-7pm
Saturday, October 19th | 9am-3pm
*FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. ONCE DUMPSTERS ARE FULL, WE WILL CLOSE*
RESIDENTS ONLY. Residents must sign the items drop-off form and provide their JBLM home address.
Must provide a list of items being disposed of at the time of drop-off.
Disposal of accepted items only.
Must be able to lift and dump all items yourself or with an accompanied person.
Location: Corner of N 5th and Pierce Ave in the Greenwood Neighborhood ACCEPTED
Furniture (3 per household)
Bagged Items
Recyclables
Household Trash
Bicycles
Grills - (For gas, ignitor must be removed)
Submit your photos on Facebook by Friday, October 25th
Join us on Facebook for our
Halloween House Decorating Contest
Submit photos of your decorated house in the comments of our designated Facebook post. House photos will then by posted on October 26th for residents to vote on.
House with the most votes for the best Halloween decorated house will win a Household Supplies Bundle!
Follow us on Facebook at wwwfacebookcom/LMHJointBaseLewisMcChord/
Join us for our
District Office Open House
Wednesday, October 30th | 4:30-5:30pm
Location: Your Community District Office
Come meet your District Office team at their spooktacular decorated office, pick up some sweet treats and get your housing questions answered.
October is National Energy Action month and we need your help to reduce energy consumption on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) JBLM’s annual energy cost is over $21 million or approximately $55,000 a day Small changes made in your home can make a big difference in reducing energy consumption
One simple change is swapping out incandescent lightbulbs for compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) or light emitting diodes (LEDs). CFLs and LEDS consume only a fraction of the energy that incandescent bulbs do. In fact, CFL bulbs can consume up to 80% less electricity than a standard light bulb. If possible, opt for natural light throughout the day to reduce turning on lights.
Another way to reduce energy consumption is to reduce “phantom load.” Electronics that are not in use, but plugged in still draw power from the outlet. Consider using a power strip that’s easy to turn on and off, unplug your coffee maker, toaster, cell phone chargers, fans, computer monitor, and other appliances when not in use.
Installing a programmable thermostat is also helpful in the fight against wasted energy A programmable thermostat makes it easy to adjust the temperature throughout the day when less energy is needed or you are not home Sealing air leaks around doors, window, and air ducts will also help keep the warm or cool air inside Also, remember JBLM thermostat set points are 68 degrees in the winter and 78 degrees in the summer This helps ensure energy resilience and mission readiness
Washing only full loads of dishes and laundry with cold water will also save money and protect the environment. Heating water in your washer consumes a significant amount of energy. The washer will also use about the same amount of energy (and water) no matter the size of the load. Furthermore, consider air-drying some of your clothes to reduce how much you are using the dryer.
If you are in the market for a new appliance, purchase appliances with the Energy Star logo. These appliances are approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency or the US Department of Energy to use less energy. Energy Star appliances like water heaters, fridges, and more can make a huge dent in your energy bill
A unique way to save energy is to plant more trees and shrubbery Trees can help shade your home from sunlight, keeping it cooler throughout the day
Every action taken to conserve energy contributes to strengthening the security and resilience of our infrastructure and helps the fight against climate change. Follow the Sustainable JBLM Facebook page to get updates about energy month and participate in energy trivia for a chance to win a Sustainable JBLM swag bag!
