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A View from the Top: Failing to Win “Bring on failure, because it’s the only way I can succeed. Bring on the tears, because it’s the only way I know I’m human.” —Bill O’Hanlon

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I recently stumbled over an old episode of The Actor’s Studio on YouTube. The comedian Dave Chappelle was on the hot seat. For those of you who are not familiar with the show, it is hosted by a school of arts professor who typically interviews famous actors and actresses in front of an audience of aspiring performers. After the formal interview is done, students in audience can throw out questions to the celebrities. Dave spoke about his family and his upbringing . Then he shared a revealing story about failing. He always felt that he had a talent for making people laugh. So, at age 14 one evening he decided to participate in an “Open Mike” night at a local comedy club. This is an opportunity for new comedians to get before an audience and test their comedic chops. His scholarly parents at first were not very supportive , and he begged them not to attend. Naturally, mother and grandmother came out in force to support their fledgling comedian. Dave said that he was so fearful at first, looking down at his feet as he launched into his first joke. When the audience roared their approval he began to look up. Gaining confidence in himself with every well-received jab. He continued to bounce jokes off the supportive audience. His reputation grew as he was booked and paid to tell jokes at various clubs around town to appreciative audiences. He said he began to lead a dou-

“How can they be so mean to a young boy?”, he thought. He then said something revealing; he said “Bombing was the best thing that could have happen to me”.

ble life, during the day at school he was mild-mannered Clark Kent, but in the evening he felt like Superman. So, when the opportunity presented itself for him to share his gift at the famed Apollo Theater in New York, he jumped at it. He had gained so much confidence and adulation he thought that surely he would bring the audience to their feet. Why shouldn’t he expect success? After all, he had only experienced the roar of the crowd and expected the same during the Apollo performance. Again, mother and grandmother were in attendance at what they all thought would be the family’s proudest moment. However, this time it would be different, the audience did not laugh. The heckling eventually turned into a cascade of boos until mercifully “The Sandman” danced him off the stage. The most awful experience any comedian can experience is bombing, let alone a young boy.

He went on to say that before his experience at the Apollo when anyone would ask how he would handle a difficult audience, he had no answer. He had only experienced success up until that point. He explained further, had he only continued to experience success he would have kept coloring within the lines. Amid the torrents, young Dave found his voice. He learned that failing was not THAT scary. He thought of his first on stage death as a rebirth, allowing him to embrace a much more daring comedic future. That is an important lesson for all of us to remember. When our relationships, finances, or careers may be failing, it does not mean that we are failures. When we learn something about ourselves and use the failure to motivate us to the next level, failure does not have to be fatal. jjk

Red Ribbons and Other Traditions Join in on our monthly tradition of relaxation, life

celebration, and the reading of relevant informaThis time every year Fort Sill is busy like a squirrel gathering nuts for the tion within the Workforce Pride newsletter! impending winter. With so much going on, we are conflicted about what to do. We have soccer, hiking, and other sports to help us to squeeze pleasure out of the waning weather. Well most importantly, this time of year America celebrates what has become an important tradition in our culture... National Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week is a time that the community comes together to commemorate the life of DEA Agent, Kiki Camerena who was brutally murdered at the hands of a Mexican drug cartel. To honor his life, we celebrate and promote the drug-free lifestyle. The Red Ribbon Campaign reminds us that our youth are America’s most important asset. Therefore, we will do everything in our power to prevent the scourge of illicit drug use, especially when it comes to our children. This is only a milestone and we relish the opportunity to continue to grow and bring together this diverse community. Traditions define us as a society and family. Please join Team Sill as we continue our tradition of celebrating Red Ribbon Week to keep our youth educated, safe, and away from drug use!

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More States Institute “Social Host” Laws to Cut Down on Underage Drinking

Opioid Abuse: On the Rise As we see many Soldiers returning from deployment in need of pain medication, the Army’s drug testing positive numbers for illegal opioid use is on the rise. Addiction to opiates may start within a month . Gradually reducing and monitoring intake of prescriptions should help avoid trouble. NORCO, VICODIN and all other medications should not be eaten like candy. These narcotics are not only widely abused by the civilian population; wounded Soldier’s have become addicted due to war injuries. The most severe opioid withdrawal symptoms typically lasts 3-5 days. Symptoms may include: loss of appetite, fever, tremors, severe depression, vomiting, diarrhea, elevated heart rate and blood pressure, chills, flushing, excessive sweating, pains in the bones and muscles of the back and extremities, and muscle spasms. Opioids mixed with alcohol have led to coma and death. Addiction to any drug, can begin to overtake a person’s life and become their primary focus. An addict may begin to neglect relationships with friends and family, job duties, and even children as they become obsessed with obtaining, using, and recovery from use of the drug. The first step toward recovering from abuse and addiction is admitting that there is a problem and seeking out ASAP at 442-4205/6069.

By Sandra Jefferson, DTC

By Join Together Staff A growing number of states are instituting “social host” laws, which are designed to cut down on underage drinking, The Wall Street Journal reports. The laws impose criminal or civil penalties on hosts who permit underage drinking on their property. As of January, 28 states had adopted such laws, up from 18 in 2005. Hosts can be charged regardless of who supplies the alcohol, or whether anyone is hurt, the article notes. Several states, including California, have passed laws that impose penalties if someone is harmed by underage drinking. In addition, many counties and cities are passing their own social hosting measures. Law enforcement officials across the nation say many teenagers find access to alcohol at house parties. Studies have shown that these parties are often where teens first start binge drinking. The social host laws allow police to arrest the host, without establishing who supplied the alcohol—which can be difficult to prove. Mothers Against Drunk Driving supports social host laws. Opponents of the laws object that they can punish hosts who try to prevent underage drinking. The laws assume hosts know there was drinking in their home, or should have known.

Empowering Youth to Prevent Underage Drinking By Jan Withers MADD National President

Unfortunately, many of us know about the immediate dangers associated with underage drinking — including alcohol poisoning, drowning, falling, assault and car crashes. But what we may not know is that kids who drink alcohol before age 21 are more likely to abuse alcohol later in life and become the next generation of drunk drivers. With more than 6,000 people killed each year in the U.S. as a result of underage drinking, this issue impacts all of us — young and old, parents and non-parents. My daughter, Alisa, was killed by an underage drunk driver when she was just 15 years old. I think about my sweet baby girl each and every day. I think about her life, so full of promise. And I think about her getting in the car with that 17-year-old drunk driver. Alisa was a bright girl, kind and loving, intuitive and wise. Yet, she got in that car. I can’t turn back time and change what happened to my Alisa. But we can make a difference in the lives of countless other teens. It takes an entire community working together to help solve this public health issue. The latest program in Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)’s community-based approach to underage drinking prevention is called Power of You(th)™, which aims to help teens use their power and take a stand to not drink before age 21. While it’s true that one in five teens binge drinks, it’s important to note that this means four out of five teens DON’T binge drink. Now, that is power. Teens need to feel empowered to make the right decisions about alcohol today, so they can look forward to a healthy, happy future. This includes making choices like saying no to alcohol and never getting in a car with someone who’s been drinking. This summer, MADD brought together 10 exceptional teens from across the country for its first-ever National Teen Influencer Summit. The teens helped shape the Power of You(th) program, which will launch in schools around the country during Red Ribbon Week next month (October 22-26), with a booklet for teens on the 411 about teen drinking. One of these remarkable teens is Melissa Stegner, a 17-yearold high school senior from Clifton, VA. Melissa is an incredible example of activism born out of personal tragedy. Just after Christmas 2007, her father and 13-year-old brother were killed by a drunk driver. Since that horrific day, Melissa has been working tirelessly to make sure her peers know the dangers of underage drinking, and its correlation to drunk driving. She is making a difference in her local community, and is a true testament to the Power of You(th). As we begin this new school year, let’s use Red Ribbon Week as an opportunity to empower our youth to take a stand against underage drinking. Download a flier encouraging teens to enter a nationwide video contest to showcase their power to prevent alcohol use before age 21. Together, we can help today’s youth become leaders in their communities, showing their peers that saying no to alcohol today means a brighter future tomorrow.

Doctor’s Orders: AAA Offers Safe Driving “Prescription”

NEWS from AAA Oklahoma, Sept. 12, 2012 – AAA has a free prescription for drivers who want to know how various medications affect their driving ability – it’s called Roadwise Rx. Developed by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, this online tool details common side effects and interactions of prescription and overthe-counter medications. Available to senior drivers and their families at SeniorDriving.AAA.com, Roadwise Rx generates personalized, confidential feedback on how medications, herbal supplements and foods, and their interactions with each other, can impact safety behind the wheel. “Because medical conditions typically become more frequent as we age, AAA recognized the need to develop a tool to help mature drivers, and all motorists, understand how medications may affect their ability to drive safely,” said Chuck Mai, spokesman for AAA Oklahoma. Due to chronic medical conditions, older adults often must take multiple medications. AAA recently surveyed senior drivers about medication use and uncovered the following:  More than 80 percent of drivers age 65 and older regularly take medications, yet only half have talked to a medical professional about safety issues related to driving.  Women (58 percent) are more likely than men (46 percent) to seek counsel on the risks of driving while on medication.  Certain antidepressants have been shown to increase crash risk by up to 41 percent.  Ingredients such as diphenhydramine, commonly found in over-the-counter cold and allergy medicines, can have the same effect on driving as being above the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration.

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Way to go Team Sill Fort Sill continues to see a decline in drug positive rates. Commanders and leaders at all levels are implementing and enforcing strong drug testing programs within their organizations. Commanders understand that Soldiers drug use has the potential to adversely affect their organizations and knowing this has allowed them to focus on positive prevention measures. Strong drug testing programs are essential in reducing high risk behaviors. Commanders are appointing competent unit prevention leaders to maintain regulatory oversight of their drug testing program as well as utilizing smart testing procedures to the assist in the identification of drug users. Commanders are ensuring Soldiers are provided at least four hours of annual training on the harmful effects of drug use to themselves as well as to the unit. When deterrence efforts fail, Soldiers who test positive are promptly referred to the Army Substance Abuse for proper assessment and treatment.

By Janice Carter, RRPC

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Alcoholics Can Help Reverse Bone Loss by Exercising and Quitting Drinking By Join Together Staff

Alcoholics can help reverse bone loss that results from their addiction by quitting drinking and engaging in exercise, a new study suggests. Excessive consumption of alcohol disrupts the process of bone renewal, called remodeling, according to HealthDay. This can lead to osteoporosis. The study found that stopping drinking for just eight weeks can help reduce this disruption. The study included 53 men being Nothing ruins the Halloween celebrations like a sense- COSTUME SAFETY... treated for alcoholism, who under Costumes should be of less accident. To help keep our little ghosts and went bone density tests, and had ghouls safe just remember these tips this Halloween: bright material, or have blood drawn at the beginning of the reflective tape. DRIVING SAFETY... study and two months later. They also Motorists traveling on Halloween night should remem-  Consider using face paint, masks can hinder a answered questions about their physiber that children are everywhere: streets, sidewalks, child's visibility. cal activity. The researchers found that crosswalks and parking lots. Some of the costumes  If they do wear a may be hard to see so stay alert, keep headlights on although bone mineral density is remask, make sure it fits seand slow down.. duced in alcoholic men, the negative curely to allow good visibility.  Wear a well fitted costume. Loose costumes may cause the child effect of alcohol on bone formation ADVICE TO PARENTS... can be reduced in as little as eight  Children under the age of 12 should be accompa- to trip.  Tape child's name, address and telephone number to inside of weeks. nied by an adult. costume. The researchers noted that bone for Know the route your children will be taking if TRICK-OR-TREATING SAFETY... mation can be improved, but not fully you are not going with them.  Carry a flash light. restored, in that short period.  Set a curfew for children who are not being su Walk on a sidewalk. If a sidewalk is not available, walk on the left pervised by an adult. “Recovery after long-term alcoholism side of the road facing traffic.  Safety is in numbers, older children should stay takes months and probably years,”  Avoid taking shortcuts across backyards or alleys. together in groups. lead researcher Sergei Mechtcheriakov  Stop at curbs.  Provide them with a good meal before they go  Look left, right and left again before crossing a street. of the Medical University Innsbruck in out and give them some treats from home to keep  Walk on well-light streets and paths. Austria, said in a news release. “We them from unchecked goodies.  Obey all traffic signals and rules of the road. need better understanding of these  Trick-or-treat in well known neighborhoods. processes in order to be able to con Take your cell phone to make a telephone call if needed. ceive better rehabilitation pro Approach only homes that have their front porch light on.  Accept treats only at the front door. Never enter the home of a grams.”The study also suggested that stranger. physical activity has a protective effect  Never eat treats before getting home. Ask parents to inspect on the bones. Mechtcheriakov noted candy first. that the study adds to evidence that treatment programs should include SECURE YOUR HOME... long-term moderate physical activity  Prepare for trick-or-treaters by lighting the house well. regimens. The study appears in the  Restrain dogs and other animals.  Remove obstacles from the front yard. journal Alcoholism: Clinical & ExperiTrick or treating in Lawton-Fort Sill takes place on  Give individually wrapped candy or treats. Wednesday, 31 Oct 2012 from the hours of 1800mental Research.

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Well-Being Center (WBC) is located at 3415 Miner Road

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2 Gambler’s Anonymous (WBC, 1800)

Spirit of Survival (0730-1700)

9 Gambler’s Anonymous (WBC, 1800)

“Sound of Music” (LCT, 1400)

ASAP Open House

Alcoholics Anonymous

16 Gambler’s Anonymous (WBC, 1800)

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5 “Sound of Music” (LCT, 2000)

Herschel Walker Visit (Sheridan Theatre, 1500-1600)

12 “Sound of Music” (LCT, 2000)

CWBO MEETING

24 Alcoholics Anonymous

Gambler’s Anonymous (WBC, 1800)

Farmer’s Market

Cache Fall Festival (0745, Downtown Cache)

25 Buffalo Auction (1100, Wichita Mountain Refuge)

ASAP Community Training (WBC, ASAP 0900-1530)

580 Roller Girls (1400, GP Coliseum)

30 Gambler’s Anonymous (WBC, 1800)

20 Farmer’s Market (GP Coliseum, 0730-1200)

Unit Prevention Leader Training (Well-Being Center, ASAP 0800-1600)

13 Farmer’s Market (GP Coliseum, 0730-1200)

LPS Fall Break

Alcoholics Anonymous

Farmer’s Market

6 Farmer’s Market (GP Coliseum, 0730-1200)

Alcoholics Anonymous (WBC, 1900)

Farmer’s Market

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Farmer’s Market (GP Coliseum, 0730-1200)

ADAPT (WBC,ASAP 0830-1630)

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Farmer’s Market (GP Coliseum, 0730-1200) OK Vision 5K (1000, Elmer Thomas Park)

Trick or Treat 1800-2000

Alcoholics Anonymous

Farmer’s Market

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Study Links Mothers Who Let Kids Sip Alcohol and Children’s Reported Drinking A new study finds a link between mothers’ belief that it is acceptable to let their children sip alcohol, and their children’s reported alcohol use. The study found one-quarter of mothers of young children believed allowing children to sip an alcoholic drink would likely deter them from drinking in the future. The study of 1,050 pairs of mothers and their third-grade children, who participated in the four-year study, found 33 percent of children reported alcohol use. “A strong, significant association was found between parental ‘prosipping’ beliefs and children’s reported alcohol use,” the researchers report. The mothers with prosipping attitudes said they believed allowing their children to try alcohol would make children less likely to drink as adolescents and make them better at resisting peer pressure to drink. Some also said early tasting would discourage future use because of alcohol’s taste, or because drinking would become less enticing when the children realized their parents allowed it, according to The Los Angeles Times. The study found four in 10 mothers said not allowing a child to taste alcohol would increase their desire to try it. In the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, the researchers cite previous studies that conclude that early drinking is a known primary risk factor for problem drinking during the teenage years. They also refer to studies that suggest teens are more likely to imitate their peers’ drinking habits than their parents’.

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TOR (SPPM) Most of my life I believed it was about struggle and work with times of fun ROBERT DODRILL sprinkled around in particular moments. Never in my wildest imagination did I conceive of the idea that all of life could be a celebration, until recent years when I realized this truth. Having lived on both sides of the fence, I can assure you that the way I now live exceeds all that went before. Celebration is defined as experiencing good times, honoring publicly or sharing in festivities. My wish for you is to understand that ALL of life can be this way, and that the only thing required to experience this phenomenal life depends on your choice. Right now you might be saying something like, "Yea, right, what a joke. This lady has no idea what's going on in my life or she wouldn't make such a ridiculous statement." Here's the beautiful part of what I just stated...it's really true! Everything in our life revolves around choice. We can choose to see the glass half empty of half full. We can see our challenges as struggle and hardship or as a gift that helps us move beyond what we thought we could do. There's a saying out there that goes like this: "If you believe you can, or you can't, you're right!" Get it? It's all up to you! You will experience challenges that may appear to be difficulties or even tragic. You might experience illness, death of a loved one, job loss, financial devastation, broken relationships, all of which can appear as a tragedy, certainly not a celebration. But you can choose another way of viewing these life situations. Everything comes into your life for a reason, and it always is there to help you grow. When things are going along perfectly smooth you usually don't ask for divine help: you probably figure you're doing pretty well by yourself. Then along comes the appearance of a problem and what immediately happens - you cry out for help. In this place you are ready to listen because you no longer know what to do. When individuals feel helpless, they are ready to surrender. Surrender allows one to move beyond and accomplish something not possible before. Why? Because in this place you are accepting the divine power within you as you reconnect with your power source - your Creator. Now you can move mountains! This doesn't mean you won't experience challenges, for life does bring these to everyone. But what it means is that you can see the gift in every circumstance and know it is in perfect divine order. Illness may help you see new ways for healing, including letting go of old patterns and emotional negatives as is did for me some years ago. Losing a job will most probably bring you a better job if you allow it to come to you. A broken relationship happens, and in hindsight most individuals eventually see what a blessing it was. Financial devastation is only devastating if you allow yourself to remain in the victim mindset. Instead, ask for divine help and then follow the new doors that open. It may take a while, but I have found that every time I reached a point when I thought I couldn't make it, something out of the blue would appear and sure enough, I'd make it once again. Now, I never go to that place of doubting the end result because I know that my Creator is watching out for me as long as I remain connected and trust the process. The same can be true for you! It may not be easy for you to see life as a celebraMothers who were more highly educated, and those who worked tion when you're lying sick in a hospital bed or juggling a large stack of unpaid bills, but if you realize outside the home, were more likely to allow their children to sip alcothere is a bigger picture that although you cannot see it at that moment, there is a power greater hol. than you on your side, directing you through whatever you are experiencing. Then you can shift internally so that you can celebrate whatever is in your path. If you never had night it would be hard to appreciate day. So it is in your life. It's hard to appreciate the wonderful times unless you experience the not so wonderful situations. But, no matter what, it is important for all of us to celebrate whatever enters our path. Even night has great beauty if you simply look at what it offers: bright stars, a beautiful moon, emergence of nocturnal creatures like the owls, sleep, romantic evenings, and so on. Most of these things you would miss if you only had day. Here are a few examples. Maybe a quarrel revealed some important bits of information that helped to create a new and beautiful relationship. Perhaps while lying sick in bed you discovered new things about yourself and your life, Among Older Workers Who Were Displaced During the or maybe you found out how wonderful your friends and family were as they helped you. Maybe an accident totaled your car and gave you the definite incentive to buy a new car you had been thinking Recession, Less Than Half Are Reemployed about purchasing. Perhaps the day you were late due to a traffic jam saved you from being the person lying dead on the freeway. Shift your perception of what you see in your life and amazingly your Among workers who were displaced during the recession [2009 life will become quite different. This is not denial about reality, it's simply creating the reality that 2011], "reemployment rates were about 62% for workers you truly want. If your challenges become a great gift you can see the benefits of whatever shows ages 20 to 54. Reemployment rates up, even if it feels painful at first. As you move were lower for older workers. The rates through the situation, you become an expanded for those ages 55 to 64 and 65 years and stronger being, and that is always a reason to celebrate! Look at each day as a celebration of life, and over were 47% and 24%, respecfor each day truly is, even the very fact that you tively. Among those age 65 and over, got up that morning and are alive. See it as a cele49% were no longer in the labor force bration and that's exactly what will show up! Carowhen surveyed in January 2012," accordlyn Porter, D. Div., is an inspirational Speaker, ing to a 2012 analysis of Current PopulaAuthor of multiple books, ebooks and audios, Spiritual Wholeness Coach, Trainer for speaking tion Survey data. and Energy Facilitator whose passion is to help Bureau of Labor Statistics (2012). CELEBRATE individuals move beyond their limiting beliefs and Worker displacement 2009-11, retrieved LIFE! create the life they truly want and deserve.

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DEAR FRAN Dear Fran, I am at my wit’s end. My 11 year old son comes home every day feeling depressed and dejected. Not because of school itself, but the bullies that taunt him throughout the day. He hates going to school now. Our school has a no bullying policy but it does not seem to be working. Any suggestions about how to handle this? -Wits End Dear "wits end", Thank you for asking about this very important issue that continues to create a “no-win” situation for our kids, frustrated parents, and our schools. Diplomacy seldom works with bullying. Children who bully are not controlled by their parents, so approaching the parent does not often lead to a solution. This must be addressed at the school, by the school. If you do not get the response needed from the principal, which includes measures that provides a safe and friendly environment, you have a mandate to take it higher. Visit with the superintendent of the school. There are federal mandates that require them to take action. The school board would be the next stop if the response is not quick and effective. Don’t feel hopeless or helpless about this issue. Schools are to provide safety for children coming and going to school as well as while they are in the building. If your child should need someone to talk to as this issue is being addressed, we have our EAP, RaShonda Labrador. She not only listens, she is skilled and trained in great interventions for both you and your child. The bullying that goes on now is not the harmless If you have any questions or prank that we faced when growing up. It is much more serious, concerns that you would like has more potential for lasting damage and requires an active Fran to address, stance from the parent to see that help is provided by your please contact Fran school. Please call or write if you need further support. through our ASAP - Fran

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Money Talks: The hidden costs of Joe Haden’s suspension Joe Haden's suspension could be costlier than reported. On Monday, it was confirmed that Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden has been suspended for four games for violating the National Football League's policy on performance enhancing drugs. Specifically, Haden tested positive for Adderall, a stimulant used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder whose use is accepted by the NFL provided that it's prescribed by a doctor. Haden's four-game suspension and failed appeal is a sign that Haden did not have a prescription to explain the Adderall usage, or if he had obtained a prescription, he failed to disclose that to the league prior to his failed test. Either way, Haden will miss the next four games and pay a very steep financial penalty for doing so.

The Red Ribbon Celebration Pledge is “No Use of Illegal Drugs, No Illegal Use of Legal Drugs.” Red Ribbon Week began after the kidnapping, torture and brutal murder of Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena in 1985. Agent Camarena had been working undercover in Guadalajara, Mexico for over four years. His efforts led to a tip that resulted in the discovery of a multimillion dollar narcotics manufacturing operation in Chihuahua, Mexico. The successful eradication of this and other drug production operations angered leaders of several drug cartels who sought revenge. As a result, they murdered key informants and then, on February 7, 1985, they kidnapped Agent Camarena and his pilot Captain Alfredo Zavala-Avelar (taken separately on the same day). After DEA Agent Camarena and Captain Zavala-Avelar were kidnapped, the DEA launched a massive investigation. The agents found local law enforcement uncooperative at best. DEA Administrator Jack Lawn and US Attorney General Edwin Meese sought greater support from Mexican officials including the Mexican Attorney General but to no avail. Orders from US Customs Commissioner William von Raab effectively closed the US/Mexico border for days putting pressure on Ki Ki Camarena, the Mexican government to assist. Soon, representatives of the Mexican Federal Judicial Police (MFJP) presented a tip to DEA Agents claiming that Agent Camarena had been mistakenly kidnapped by a man and his three sons. The MFJP informed the agents that a raid of the man's ranch in AngosDEA Agent tura would take place the following morning and invited them to come. However, the MFJP raided the ranch before DEA agents arrived. During the raid, they shot and killed five individuals. Not long after, a passerby discovered the bodies of both Agent Camarena and Captain Zavala-Avelar by the side of the road not far from the ranch. The DEA's investigation revealed that Agent Camarena had been tortured extensively before he was murdered. Audiotapes of the torture showed that medical doctors actually kept Agent Camarena alive in order to continue the interrogation. Evidence collected revealed that both Agent Camarena and Captain Zavala-Avelar were initially buried in one location and then moved to the ranch where they were found. The dramatic events that followed Agent Camarena's disappearance were chronicled in national media here at home. They exposed the dark world of drug trafficking including how far drug traffickers would go to maintain power and control. In Agent Camarena's home town, Calexico, CA, the public outpouring of support turned in to an organized community response in which citizens wore red ribbons. They became a voice for prevention in order to reduce the demand for illegal drugs and illegal use of legal drugs in America. The following year the California State PTA adopted the Red Ribbon Week campaign. Then, in 1988, Red Ribbon Week was recognized nationally with President Ronald and First Lady Nancy Reagan serving as the first Honorary Chairs. Today, the Red Ribbon Week brings millions of people together to raise awareness regarding the need for alcohol, tobacco and other drug and violence prevention, early intervention, and treatment services. It is the largest, most visible prevention awareness campaign observed annually in the United States.

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you were elected Ft. Sill Talks Back Ifpresident, what would be the first law you would try and enact?

Joseph Herbert, DPW, Master Planning Div, Asst. Bldg 4700 What is your favorite word or SSG Joshua Ferrier, phrase? HQ A 3/6 “Life is good” What is your least favorite word? When someone constantly says “No” or “you can’”…. this denotes so much negativity. What turns you on? Meeting and spending time with people who have an adventurous spirit. What turns you off? Being forced to remain in the company of negative people brings me down. What sound or noise do you love? Hearing someone I care about laugh SINCERELY from their heart. This makes my heart smile and me laugh out loud. What sound or noise do you hate? The classic scratching of nails on a chalkboard….ugh What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Maybe a Test driver for a major automotive company… with one condition - permanent youth and no injuries. What profession would you not like to do? Anything featured on the TV show Dirty Jobs. Who do you admire most, and why? My mother because her sacrifices and inspiration has guided me to a bright future. What is your ideal vacation? A trip around the world because it would be a once in a lifetime opportunity. Expensive, but fulfilling a personal dream = priceless!

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“I would push a law that would dissolve the central bank system. The central bank prints money, gives the money to the government with interest. How can you have interest when you print the money.” -SFC Aaron Shrock, D, 1-31 “I would make people on welfare dig ditches. Getting paid to do nothing is ridiculous.” -SSG Michael Moriarty, B, 1-78

“No more speed limits on highways.” -SGT Matthew Duke, HHB 2/5 HHC, 100th BSB

“I would prevent foreign aid and start focusing on aid to bring up standards of living here.” -SGT Lance Espinoza, HHB, 1-17

Brainteaser BULBS There are three switches downstairs. Each corresponds to one of the three light bulbs in the attic. You can turn the switches on and off and leave them in any position. How would you identify which switch corresponds to which light bulb, if you are only allowed one trip upstairs? Answer in next month’s issue Last Month’s Brainteaser Answer: A Ping-Pong Ball in a Hole: Your last good ping-pong ball fell down into a narrow metal pipe imbedded in concrete one foot deep. How can you get it out undamaged, if all the tools you have are your tennis paddle, your shoe-laces, and your plastic water bottle, which does not fit into the pipe? Answer: All the tools are random things that are not going to help you. All you have to do is pour some water from your water bottle into the pipe so that the ball swims up on the surface.

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Wellness Window Want to LowerYour Cholesterol? High cholesterol may mean you have too much bad cholesterol hardening and narrowing arteries in the form of plaque. Have your levels checked periodically by your doctor. In the meantime try these cholesterol lowering no brainers:  Get moving and develop a effective exercise routine 

If you smoke, stop! RACH Preventive Medicine can help with classes.

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Cooking Excellence Three Bean and Beef Chili Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, diced (1 cup) 1 red bell pepper, diced (1 cup) 2 carrots, diced (1/2 cup) 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 pound extra-lean ground beef (90 percent lean) 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 2 cups water 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce, seeded and minced 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from the can of chipotles 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15.5-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15.5-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed Directions Heat the oil in large pot or Dutch oven over moderate heat. Add the onion, bell pepper and carrots, cover and cook, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add the cumin and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the ground beef; raise the heat to high and cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until the meat is no longer pink. Stir in the tomatoes, water, chipotle and adobo sauce, oregano and salt and pepper. Simmer, partially covered, stirring from time to time, for 30 minutes. Stir in the beans and cook, partially covered, 20 minutes longer. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Ref: Food Network

PEACEFUL PLAZA: Note to Self: Just Breathe!

How to breathe, correctly You know when you're in an airplane and the flight attendant tells you to "put your own mask on before helping others"? That concept is true in many situations. You have to take care of yourself or you'll have nothing to give to anyone else. Your productivity, health, and attitude all benefit from you taking time for yourself to reduce stress. An easy first step is to learn how to breathe, correctly. Most of us take rapid, shallow breaths. Shoulders go up, diaphragm goes in, and only the top portion of our lungs fill. Proper breathing expands your diaphragm, stomach, and ribcage - but not the pectoral area. Exhaling deeply is equally important so that you can better oxygenate your body and empty as much carbon dioxide and toxins as possible with each breath. Got a baby or a dog around? Watch them while they sleep. Higher oxygen levels in the blood increases function and health of the organs. It also improves mental clarity, mood, and stamina. More toxins are released through the lungs than through any other avenue of elimination. Practice makes perfect Practice breathing deliberately several times each day. For several minutes, slowly breathe in through your nose, filling your lungs entirely with air and expanding your belly. Try for four breaths per minute - quality trumps quantity. Exhale slowly and deeply through your nose, pulling your belly in. Then, continue, but exhale through your mouth for several more minutes. Use this kind of breathing when you feel stressed, when you're exercising, when you're trying to go to sleep, or when you're trying not to lose your temper. Why not decide to try some of these tips for three weeks to see if you notice a difference? The power of intent is a strong one. If you choose to develop some good habits, you will begin to feel better. Who knows - if this works you may go crazy and start going for a walk everyday too! Next thing you know, you'll be in a positive cycle instead.

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Manager’s Memo: Inoculating Against Suicide Fort Sill recently came together as a community to celebrate life and promote resilience during Suicide Prevention Stand-Down last month. However, I like to view the initiative as a kick -off to our prevention efforts for the rest of the year. I also know leaders want to do their part to keep employees and Soldiers from hurting themselves. To that end, the Center for Disease has been examining what keeps organizations thriving. The list hasn’t changed much through the years. The CDC refers to them as Protective Factors. Protective factors tend to buffer individuals from suicidal By Jay Khalifeh thoughts and behavior. To date, protective factors have not been studied as extensively or rigorously as risk factors. Identifying and understanding protective factors are, however, equally as important. Every community is comprised of work and family units that can take actions that will promote health and resilience. First, leaders must provide easy access to clinical care for mental, physical, and substance abuse disorders. This implies that a leaders must know the resources available and build relationships with the providers. These providers can provide individual assessments at the earliest signs of trouble. And, once they begin a program, allow them to complete it. Additionally, leaders can reduce the stigma by treating emotional issues as they due any physical challenge an employee may be facing. To inoculate your staff further:  Allow them opportunities to participate in community building activities and offer opportunities to allow them to develop relationships amongst themselves.  Help them feel connected to the community, organizations, and each other.  Have the ASAP EAP provide life skills building training. Such as problem solving and conflict resolution. She can also provide mediation and group facilitation activities that help to promote resiliency and healthier ways of handling disputes.  You can also mitigate suicide risk by educating staff and other managers on the steps to be taken when encountering a troubled employee.  In addition, enforcing organizational policies are a good way to reduce risk. People who are suicidal yearn for structure when they feel like their lives are falling apart.  Finally, stay alert to what is going in employees’ lives with regular counseling. This is especially important when performance, behavior or attendance is suffering due to issues they are confronting.

...leaders must know the resources available and build relationships with the providers

You can also mitigate suicide risk by educating staff and other managers ...

Workplace Etiquette 101: Use shared areas with respect and courtesy Workplace kitchens can be the biggest source of coworker tension. If you expect everyone you work with to cleanup after themselves, model that behavior yourself. Wash and return all kitchen items to their proper place, clean spills, and wipe countertops and tables as needed. Help maintain supplies as needed. When leaving food items in a shared refrigerator, mark all items with your name and date. Remove all items at the end of your work week and toss or recycle empty containers. Reference: www.businessmanagementdaily.com

What To Do If Your Car Is Hydroplaning Or Skidding Out Of Control Hydroplaning happens on wet surfaces when water accumulates in front of a car's tires, creating a layer of water between the rubber of the tires and the road's surface. Your first priority is to carefully slow the vehicle down so you can regain control. Ease your foot off the gas and carefully steer your car, avoiding sudden acceleration, braking, or steering inputs, which may only cause the car to slip (hydroplane) more. If the back wheels hydroplane, it could cause you to spin. Steer in the direction of the skid until the rear tires stop hydroplaning and come in contact with the ground again. Then gently steer in the opposite direction to straighten out your vehicle . Excerpt from AAA ‘s Verena Mei, Rall America

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Top Future Jobs

By Alexander E. M. Hess and Michael B. Sauter | 24/7 Wall St. identified the best paying jobs that also will have the highest demand for new workers in the future based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ National Employment Matrix, which forecasts job growth between 2010 and 2020 for the bureau’s more-than 1,000 listed jobs. The Matrix was used to identify the professions that are going to grow the fastest between 2010 and 2020. Of those, the list was narrowed to list jobs that had a median annual income of at least $60,000 in 2010. Using the BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, 24/7 Wall St. also identified the states with the highest concentration of those jobs as of May 2011. These are the best paying jobs of the future:

Need help with your budget? USAA Certified Financial Planner, J. J. Montanaro has allocated your monthly pay s based on an annual household income of $60,000. Make more or less than $60,000, then use the percentages to figure out if your spending is “normal”: 20% Housing ($1,000/month): This includes the core of what it takes to put a roof over your head. Mortgage (principal, interest, taxes, and insurance) and/or rent. This may be lower than what a lender will lend, but too many folks are house rich and cash poor. Check that, they were house rich. 10% Transportation ($500/month): That's car payments, gas, repairs and whatever it takes to get from work to home and everywhere else you go. 6% Utilities ($300/month): Electricity, gas, garbage, water, cell phones, cable or satellite are all items that fall in this slice. Seem low? You don't need all the extras! This is typically an area where savings can be realized. 12% Food ($600/month): This is what it takes to put food on the table, in the lunchbox, the school cafeteria, or unless you're calling it entertainment, on the town. 11% Other Stuff ($550/month): This could include clothes, charitable contributions and the other expenditures not covered by our other categories. Sports for kids or vacations may come from here. 4% Short-term Savings ($200/month): This is what should be going into your emergency fund each month. In reality, this is money that you have to come up with for all life's surprises — like that big vet bill for Fido or that water heater that just died. By setting aside money each paycheck you can avoid debt when something unexpected comes up and then automatically refill the account to rebuild your reserves. 4% Entertainment ($200/month): Who says financial planners aren't fun? Hopefully, there's a financial date night in your mix that includes stuff like movies, dancing and whatever makes you smile. 10% Retirement investments ($500/month): This is money set aside for your long-term goals. This includes contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan or a Roth IRA. 7% Insurance ($350/month): Life, health, auto, renters and whatever it takes to put together a comprehensive package of insurance 16% Taxes ($800/month): It's easy to forget about them, but they're everywhere. Income tax, sales tax, personal property tax and even capital gains tax (though given the housing and stock markets, it might be tough to remember what those are!).

1. Biomedical Engineers - Design or maintain biomedical equipment (e.g. artificial organs & X-ray machines Education: A bachelor’s degree is typically needed. Pct. increase: 61.7% Total new jobs (20102020): 9,700 Median income: $81,540 States with the most jobs per capita: Massachusetts, Utah, Minnesota

2. Diagnostic Medical Sonographers - Work in hospitals and other facilities, conducting ultrasounds on patients and analyzing the resulting images. Education: Typically, an associate’s degree, and many employers prefer candidates to have professional certification. Pct. increase: 43.5% Total new jobs (2010-2020): 23,400 Median income: $64,380 States with the most jobs per capita: Rhode Island, Florida, South Dakota

3. Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists - Monitor and forecast marketing and sales trends, as well as collect and analyze data on their companies’ products or services Education: Bachelor’s degree is typically required, though many analysts have a master’s degree. Pct. increase: 41.2% Total new jobs (2010-2020): 116,600 Median income: $60,570 States with the most jobs per capita: Delaware, Massachusetts, New York

4. Physical Therapists - Assist patients by helping to address and correct dysfunctional movement and pain. Education: postgraduate professional degree, typically a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and a license Pct. increase: 39.0% Total new jobs (2010-2020): 77,400 Median income: $76,310 States with the most jobs per capita: Rhode Island, Vermont, Maine

5. Dental Hygienists . Typical job responsibilities include cleaning teeth and taking dental X-rays Education: Typically an associate’s degree and a license Pct. increase: 37.7% Total new jobs (2010-2020): 68,500 Median income: $68,250 States with the most jobs per capita: Michigan, Utah, Idaho

6. Audiologists Treat patients who have problems with their hearing, balance or ears Education: A doctoral degree is necessary, as is a state license Pct. increase: 36.8% Total new jobs (2010-2020): 4,800 2010 Median annual wage: $66,660 States with the most jobs per capita: New Mexico, Colorado, West Virginia

7. Medical Scientists - study biological systems to understand their effects on human health. Medical scientists often work for the federal government, at research universities or in the private sector. Education: Doctorate or a medical degree Pct. increase: 36.4% Total new jobs (2010-2020): 36,400 Median income: $76,700 States with the most jobs per capita: Massachusetts, California, Washington

8. Veterinarians Veterinarians tend to sick pets, livestock, laboratory animals and other critters Education: A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree Pct. increase: 35.9% Total new jobs (2010-2020): 22,000 Median income: $82,040 States with the most jobs per capita: Montana, Colorado, Iowa

9. Occupational Therapists - Treat patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities through the therapeutic use of everyday activities Education: Requires a master’s degree, Pct. increase: 33.5% Total new jobs (2010-2020): 36,400 Median income: $72,320 States with the most jobs per capita: Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire

10. Optometrists Their responsibilities include diagnosing eye injuries and diseases, as well as prescribing glasses and contact lenses. Education: A Doctor of Optometry degree, presently awarded by just 20 accredited programs, and must be licensed by the National Boards in Optometry Pct. increase: 33.1% Total new jobs (2010-2020): 11,300 Median income: $94,990 States with the most jobs per capita: Hawaii, North Dakota, Montana

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US ARMY GARRISON FORT SILL MISSION To provide Soldiers, Civilians, Retirees and their Families with a secure installation, consistent and efficient services, and quality facilities and infrastructure .

VISION With current fiscal reality, to maintain our quality services and infrastructure across the installation. To maximize available resources and to foster positive relationships with those living and working on Fort Sill as well as with our surrounding communities.

INTENT To develop an environment that becomes a model for integrating organizations into common footprints, thereby becoming true stakeholders of the installation. To empower Organizations by instilling pride in ownership and providing a voice. To transform the Garrison while capturing efficiencies and promoting fiscal responsibility. To maintain an environment that enhances safety, well-being, and readiness; a place of limitless opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.

Quality Family Time…Reducing Risk of Family Violence? It is well-known that a nurturing, and enriching, parent-child relationship plays an important role in a child’s development. The parent-child relationship creates an opportunity for bonding, and it teaches a child how to interact with others. Interactions, both positive and negative, are learned from those with whom we interact most regularly, just as other patterns of behavior are learned. The good news is that in many cases, a number of these patterns can also be unlearned. By creating a nurturing, and enriching, relationship with your child you can decrease the risk of family violence and in your children’s future relationships. So, how do you create this kind of relationship with your child? Create a nurturing relationship with your child by spending time with them. Spending time with your child creates a bond that is beneficial for both of you. It allows you to enjoy each other’s company and have positive interactions. These positive interactions allow parents and children to view each other as a source of happiness, which decreases stress responses, and reduces the risk of family violence. For the future, it teaches your child that positive, mutually respectful interactions can, and should, happen in relationships. How can you increase the amount of time you spend with your child? Plans for family time do not need to be extensive or expensive. You can cook a meal together, go on a bike ride, have a family movie night, or play your child’s favorite game. As a family, you could also pick a charitable organization that you would like to volunteer with. Use family time as an opportunity to praise your children when they have done something good, and give them the chance to showcase their talents. Family time plays an important role in creating a nurturing, and enriching, relationship with your child. The positive interactions that family time promotes can decrease the likelihood of the occurrence of family violence today and in your child’s home in the future. Follow us on Face Book @ www.facebook.com/FortSillACS for information or classes on healthy relationships, parenting and playgroups. By Shonda Hendrix, BASW

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EAP INSPIRATION STATION Overcoming Negative History

Oh, oh. I found a good woman, I found a job that pays. The tide comes in, I watch it all wash away. We are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but But I'm keeping it steady, that's just against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, how I was raised against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil Head held up, walking tall into each spirits in the heavenly places. broken wave EPHESIANS 6:12

’Cause the devil’s in the details and he’s taking his toll Sending good men down the foot trails of some lost lonely souls And I say oh, oh Rain don’t change the sun Jealous is the night when the morning comes But it always comes So I’m working the graveyard, I don’t sleep till it’s light Ain’t calling in favors, I can’t swallow my pride And the bank’s on a mission, they want to read me my rights But they ever show up around here, they’re going to be in for a fight ’Cause the devil’s in my hometown and I ain’t telling him no ’Cause it’s my family, it’s my love now, that I’m scared to let go And I say oh, oh Rain don’t change the sun Jealous is the night when the morning comes But it always comes Followed the track of my needle Tried to be good to my people So why’s there no peace? No break no relief Can I be blamed if I’m angry? Can I be saved if I’m barely clinging to hope? I’m clinging to hope When I say oh, oh Rain don’t change the sun Jealous is the night when the morning comes But it always comes It always rains down on us And like an old dog lying by a new gravestone It’s still our home It’s still our home So if you ever feel like you are alone After the night The morning comes Leitha's breast cancer survivor story - My name is Leitha and I was 36 when I found a knot in my breast...She looked at me with tears in her eyes and said honey, it doesn't look good...Me, myself and I had a pity party that night, the first of many...One thing I learned is, cancer had to be harder on those who love me than it was on me...I have a family who cares about, the most wonderful son, a man (Bill) who loves and adores me, and a God who has me in his healing hands.

WE ARE SURVIVORS!!

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It is startling but true: The decisions we make today affect our children and our children’s children for multiplied generations. The Bible talks about how the iniquity of the fathers can be passed down for three or four generations. That includes bad habits, addictions, negativity, wrong mind-sets, and other types of iniquities. Perhaps you are struggling in certain areas right now because people who came before you made poor choices. Many times, you can look back and see the results of those choices somewhere in your family line. It is important that we recognize what has happened and not passively accept these dysfunctional patterns. “Well, this is just the way I am. This poverty and sickness has been in my family for years.” No, you need to rise up and do something about your negative history. It may have been there years, but the good news is it doesn’t have to stay there. You can be the one to put a stop to it. You can be the one to choose the blessing and not the curse. Understand, if you are struggling with one or more of these things, that does not make you a bad person. You need not mope around guilty and condemned because you have some obstacles to overcome. Many times, it may not even be your fault. Somebody else made the poor choices, and now you have to deal with the repercussions. Nevertheless, be careful that you don’t use the sins of others as an excuse to perpetuate negative lifestyle patterns. You have to dig your heels in and do something about it. One of the first steps to overcoming a problem is to recognize what you’re dealing with. Identify it. Don’t ignore it. Don’t try to sweep it under the rug and hope that it will go away. It won’t. If you’re lazy and undisciplined, don’t make excuses; just admit it and say, “I’m going to deal with this.” If you have an anger problem, or if you don’t treat other people with honor and respect, don’t try to convince yourself that everything is okay. Admit your problem and deal with it. Then practice what the Bible says. “Confess your faults one to another and pray for one another that you may be healed” (see James 5:16). Notice, you must be honest enough with yourself to confess your faults. Notice, too, that you’re going to have to find a good mature friend and say, “I need your help. I’m struggling in this area, and I need you to pray with me.” Too often we do just the opposite. We think, I’m not going to tell anybody about this problem. What would they think of me? I’d be embarrassed. Instead, swallow your pride, confess your weakness, and get help you need so you can be free. It is not easy to admit that we need help, but it is necessary, and it is liberating. You can beat anything that’s come against you. No addiction is too difficult for our God. No stronghold is impenetrable to Him. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve had it, or how many times you’ve tried and failed, today is a new day. If you will be honest with yourself, recognize what you’re dealing with, and find somebody to hold you accountable; then you, too, can start living under the blessing and not the curse. You can free yourself from those negative patterns and start a new pattern of goodness and love to pass along to your descendants. Also, take responsibility for your actions. God has given you free will. You can choose to change. You can choose to set a new standard. Every right choice you make will overturn the wrong patterns that other people in your family’s lineage have made. Every time you resist a temptation, you are one step closer to your victory. You may have negative history, but you don’t have to perpetuate it. We can’t change the past, but we can change the future by making right choices today. Put a stop to any of the negative patterns in your family’s bloodline. It may have been there for years, but you can be the one to make a difference. Remember, this is a spiritual battle (see Ephesians 6:10-18). You must take authority over any stronghold that is keeping you in bondage. Recognize what it is, identify it, get it out in the open, and deal with it. As you do, you will see God’s blessings and favor in your life, and you will pass down those good things to the generations to follow. Today’s Prayer to Become a Better You Father, I want to take these steps to deal with my past. Help me identify dysfunctions, confess them, and trust You for the power to overcome them. Today’s Thought to Become a Better You I’m exchanging a painful past for a hopeful future.

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Sneak Peek: What to Expect Next Month THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, NEW FY 13 IS HERE AND TRAINING IS YEARS, OH MY……. IN GEAR!

Really? I can’t believe it! The holiday season is here. Are you ready? Well, ready or not….here it comes. Don’t worry, because Workforce Pride has got your back. Within the next edition we will prepare your mind, body, and spirit for what’s in store during these busy times. We will have quick and healthy recipes, affordable gifting ideas, and tips for dealing with family during the holidays! Until then, enjoy your self, your life, and your extra time!! You’ll be surprised how much you’ll miss it when it’s gone!

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