Jan 2012 1 ID Fort Riley Monthly Newsletter

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1ID and Fort Riley Monthly News Update The Department of Defense released the 2012 Basic Al- lowance for Housing (BAH) rates, which take effect January 1, 2012. Overall rates will increase an aver- age of 2 percent this year. For members with dependents average in- creases in BAH are approximately $39 per month. A typical E-6 with dependents, for ex- ample, will find his/her BAH about $35 per month higher than last year, while an O-3 with dependents will receive about $40 more than last year. In areas where rates will decrease, the de- crease will only apply to members newly re- porting to those locations. Members are pro- tected by individual rate protection which en- sures that those already assigned to a given location will not see their BAH rate decrease; however, they will receive the increase if the rate goes up. This assures that members who have made long-term commitments in the form of a lease or contract are not penalized if the area's housing costs decrease. Three components are included in BAH com- putation: median current market rent; average utilities (including electricity, heat, and water/ sewer); and average renter's insurance. For more information on BAH, visit www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/bah.cfm . The 2012 Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS), which will also take effect January 1, is designed to cover the cost of food for service members who do not have access to military dining facilities. That allowance will increase from $325.04 to $348.44 for enlisted troops, and from $223.84 to $239.96 for officers. 2012 Subsistence Allowance and Housing Allowance Rates Announced In January 2012, Military OneSource Tax Program will launch the H&R Block at Home® free electronic filling tax service. File your Federal and State taxes online for free! This is the same program you may have used before. If you have already created an H&R Block account, your login credentials for that account will still work and you will be able to access your personal tax information. Please wait for the service to launch at Military OneSource ww.militaryonesourceeap.org be- fore trying to access your H&R Block account. This will prevent any appli- cable charges being applied to your account when preparing to file your return. The free offer is only valid through the Military OneSource site. Military OneSource Tax Program Calendar of Events: January 6- FR Net- work Meeting 10:30am January 12 - USO “No Dough” Dinner 5:00pm January 13-16Division Training holiday January 19 - Fort Riley Tax Center Opens January 25 - Monthly Retirement Cere- mony 9:00am January 25 - K-State Women’s Basket- ball-Partnership Day 7:00pm January 27 - Opera- tion Homefront Celebration 6:00pm January 30 - Resilient Spouse Academy 9:00am January 6, 2012 See pages 12 & 13 for more calendar updates.

Transcript of Jan 2012 1 ID Fort Riley Monthly Newsletter

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1 I D a n d F o r t R i l e y

M o n t h l y N e w s U p d a t e

The Department of Defense released the 2012 Basic Al-lowance for Housing (BAH) rates, which take effect January 1, 2012. Overall rates will increase an aver-age of 2 percent this year. For members with dependents average in-creases in BAH are approximately $39 per month. A typical E-6 with dependents, for ex-ample, will find his/her BAH about $35 per month higher than last year, while an O-3 with dependents will receive about $40 more than last year. In areas where rates will decrease, the de-crease will only apply to members newly re-porting to those locations. Members are pro-tected by individual rate protection which en-sures that those already assigned to a given location will not see their BAH rate decrease; however, they will receive the increase if the rate goes up. This assures that members who have made long-term commitments in the form of a lease or contract are not penalized if the area's housing costs decrease. Three components are included in BAH com-putation: median current market rent; average utilities (including electricity, heat, and water/sewer); and average renter's insurance. For more information on BAH, visit www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/bah.cfm. The 2012 Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS), which will also take effect January 1, is designed to cover the cost of food for service members who do not have access to military dining facilities. That allowance will increase from $325.04 to $348.44 for enlisted troops, and from $223.84 to $239.96 for officers.

2012 Subs i s tence

A l lowance and

Hous ing A l lowance

Ra tes Announced

In January

2012, Military

OneSource Tax

Program will

launch the H&R

Block at Home® free electronic filling

tax service. File your Federal and

State taxes online for free! This is the

same program you may have used

before. If you have already created

an H&R Block account, your login

credentials for that account will still

work and you will be able to access

your personal tax information.

Please wait for the service to launch

at Military OneSource

ww.militaryonesourceeap.org be-

fore trying to access your H&R Block

account. This will prevent any appli-

cable charges being applied to your

account when preparing to file your

return. The free offer is only valid

through the Military OneSource site.

Mi l i t a r y OneSour ce

Tax P rog r am C a l e n d a r o f

Ev e n t s :

January 6- FR Net-

work Meeting

10:30am

January 12 - USO “No

Dough” Dinner

5:00pm

January 13-16—

Division Training

holiday

January 19 - Fort

Riley Tax Center

Opens

January 25 - Monthly

Retirement Cere-

mony 9:00am

January 25 - K-State

Women’s Basket-

ball-Partnership

Day 7:00pm

January 27 - Opera-

tion Homefront

Celebration 6:00pm

January 30 - Resilient

Spouse Academy

9:00am

January 6 , 2012

See pages 12 & 13 for

more calendar updates.

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GI Bill 2.0 Changes: Housing Allowance

A New Online Housing Allowance will be payable to stu-dents enrolled solely in distance learning (including online education). The housing allowance is half the national av-erage BAH for an E-5 with dependents which averages at a rate of $673.50 for 2011). This is subject to prorating based on the number of credits being taken, and was ef-fective as of October 1, 2011. This does not include active duty or their GI Bill eligible spouses. To see a list of this, and other GI Bill 2.0 Changes, please click: http://www.military.com/education/content/gi-bill/pending-gi-billchanges.html (Courtesy AUSA)

AAFES Coke Holiday

Sweepstakes

The Army and Air

Force Exchange

Service will

award grand

prizes of $2,600

in American Express gift cards

to five lucky entrants of its ―Coke Holi-

day Sweepstakes.‖ Military shoppers

can enter the ―Coke Holiday Sweep-

stakes‖ at their local Exchange. No

purchase is necessary to enter and the

drawing will take place on or about

February 10, 2012. To learn more,

please go to:

http://www.military.com/

military-report/aafes-cokeholiday-

sweepstakes

(Courtesy of AUSA)

The 2012 elective deferral limit for regular Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) contributions has increased from $16,500 to $17,000 for 2012. The TSP catch-up plan contribution limit will remain at $5,500. Military mem-bers can contribute any whole per-centage up to 92 percent of basic pay, as long as the annual total does not exceed $17,000 for 2012. If con-tributing from basic pay, Airmen may also invest all or part of their bonuses, special pay, or incentive pay. For more information about TSP, visit the Thrift Savings Plan website at www.tsp.gov. Click on "Summary of the Thrift Savings Plan" located under civilian or uniformed services TSP Forms and Publications. For more on TSP and other military pay benefits, visit the Military.com Benefits Center at: http://www.military.com/benefits. (Courtesy AUSA)

TSP Contribution Limits to

Increase

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ADPAAS Accounts for People … Not Just Numbers

In today's world of natural or man-made disasters, it has become essen-tial to have a plan of action for deter-mining and minimizing the affect an event has on Army personnel and their Family members. Following Hurricane Katrina, the search for a system to de-termine and report the whereabouts and the status of our Army began. The Army Disaster Personnel Account-ability and Assessment System (ADPAAS) was shortly introduced as the per-sonnel accountability tool to meet these DOD instructions. More importantly, ADPAAS is designed to account, assess needs, and assist the Army to a rapid return to recovery and stability. The system enables the Army to assess disaster-related needs that may in-clude housing, medical, financial assistance, employment, pay and benefits, transportation, child care, counseling, and general legal matters. ADPAAS ensures contact is maintained with Army personnel and Family members to guarantee that the required assistance is provided. If an emergency or disaster occurs, the Secretary of Defense may issue a di-rective for all personnel to report on their status to their respective Service. Army personnel will be directed to report their status either to their unit, di-rectly to the ADPAAS Web site or through an Army contact center. ADPAAS can and should work in concert with an organization's alert notification sys-tems to account for all its personnel. Organizations must include ADPAAS per-sonnel accountability in their emergency management plans. Beginning February 2012, disaster personnel accountability in accordance with the DoD instructions and Army regulations will be inspected at all Army levels. The proper use of ADPAAS will ensure organizations are in compli-ance. In leveraging current technology, Army personnel and Family members will soon be able to report their status using the iPhone, Android, iPad or any other mobile devices with internet access. An application has been developed, tested and will soon be ready to launch. ADPAAS can also offer reassurance to deployed Soldiers about the safety of their families, "The bottom line is that preparedness increases the resiliency of America's fighting forces and supports Soldiers who are forward-deployed," said LTC Serafin Alorro, the Army Personnel Accountability Program Man-ager. "We want our Soldiers downrange to feel comfortable that their Families are being taken care of at home. Taking care of our Families … that's our mis-sion." In order to meet this mission, Army Families need to maintain accurate, up-to-date contact information in ADPAAS. To access ADPAAS, log on to https://adpaas.army.mil and click on the Army Military, DA Civilians, NAF Employees, OCONUS Contractors and their Families button. Contact information on the system can be updated at any time. For more infor-mation call the ADPAAS Information Line at 1-800-833-6622 .

Applications Now Accepted for 2012 Military Spouse

Scholarships

The National Military Family Association is now accepting applications for its annual Joanne Hol-brook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship Program. The Asso-ciation recognizes

the unique challenges today’s military spouses face pursuing additional training or education. Scholarships of up to $1,000 are awarded to help ease the financial obstacles that ac-company pursuing a higher educa-tion. Scholarships are awarded in six cate-gories:

General (High School GED, Eng-

lish as a Second Language, Post-Secondary, Graduate)

Licensing Fee

Science, Technology, Engineer-

ing, or Math Degree (to include cer-tain healthcare fields)

Spouses of Fallen Service Mem-

bers

Spouses of Wounded Service

Members Vocational or Technical Certification Applications will only be accepted online and must be submitted by mid-night EST, January 31, 2012. Spouses of uniformed service mem-bers (active duty, National Guard and Reserve, retirees, and survivors) from any branch or rank are eligible to apply. The scholarship funds may be used to assist with tuition, fees, and school room and board. Apply Now at This scholarship program is made possible by partnerships with BAE Systems and Folds of Honor Founda-tion. (Courtesy National Military Family Association)

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Nominations Now Open for 2012 Mili-tary Child of the Year Award

Operation Home-front recently an-nounced the opening of the 2012 Military Child of the Year award nomination period. The award will be given to an outstanding military child from each Service – Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. The winners, who will each receive $5,000, will be flown with a parent or guardian to Washington for a special recognition cere-mony April 5, 2012. Nominations are being accepted online un-til Jan. 15, 2012, at www.OperationHomefront.net/MCOY. Ideal candidates for the Military Child of the Year award demon-strate resilience and strength of character and thrive in the face of the challenges of military life. They demonstrate leadership within their Families and within their communities. "The sons and daughters of America's service members learn what patriotism is at a very young age," said Jim Knotts, chief executive officer, Operation Homefront. "Children in military Families understand sacrifice and live with the concept of service. This is what the Military Child of the Year Award honors." REQUIREMENTS FOR NOMINEES

Must have valid military ID or currently be enrolled in DEERS

Must be between the ages of 8 to 18

Must be able to travel to Washington for the ceremony on April 5, 2012

Finalists must have a background check to confirm the information provided in the nomination and must provide references. Recipi-ents of the 2011 awards are profiled in the book "Our Youngest Heroes."

Five Tips to Banish Post Holiday Bloating

Many have set their New Years Resolution again this year to lose weight. Here are a few tips to help banish the post holiday bloating.

Sweat your booty off! Give yourself a daily 60-minute sweat session three days in a row. No walking--go running or spinning.

If you want to shrink fast, stick to egg whites, fish, chicken and veggies.

Make friends with veggie drinks. Consume at least two all-veggie (no fruit) juices a day for three days and witness the return of your waist!

Steam clean. Nothing beats bloat like a steam or sauna session. Drink water while sweating and flush out the holi-days.

No eating late. You hear this trick all the time because it works. Pick a time three hours before bed and STOP eat-ing. Want to be sure you stick to it? Brush your teeth, close down the kitchen and update your Facebook status to "Done eating for the day!"

At What Age Should Parents Start Reading to Children

Experts recommend that parents read to infants before they can talk. Talk-ing, singing, and reading to your child are not only important for brain devel-opment but a wonderful

bonding opportunity. When babies hear you say words over and over, more speech and language connections develop. Keep in mind the following:

By about six months, infants show their ex-citement by widening their eyes and moving their arms and legs when looking at a book with pictures of babies or other familiar ob-jects.

Read stories in a way that encourages older babies and toddlers to participate—by an-swering your questions, pointing out what they see in a picture book, telling you what they think will happen next in the story, and repeating rhymes and refrains.

Telling the same stories and singing the same songs over and over may feel boring to you, but not to children.

If you are a new parent, don't forget about the New Parent Support Program, which is available at installations supporting family members world-wide. Visit MilitaryHOMEFRONT at http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/l/newparentsupport for more infor-mation.

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Cold weather can be hard on pets, just like it can be hard on people. Some owners will leave their pets outside for extended periods of time, thinking that all animals are adapted to live outdoors. This can put their pets in danger of serious illness. When temperatures fall consider the following:

Bring your pets inside - even animals with thick coats can freeze in cold weather. If your pet is shivering, it’s too cold for them.

If you have to take your pets out, stay outside with them. When you’re cold enough to go inside, they probably are too.

Check to make sure your pet’s water isn’t frozen. Animals that don’t have access to clean, unfrozen water are more likely to drink out of puddles or gutters, which can be polluted with oil, antifreeze, household cleaners, and other chemicals.

A dog house should be insulated and the opening should face south. Splinters, jagged edges, exposed nails and holes should be repaired. Bedding should be washed regularly and kept dry. Pet carriers are not dog houses and provide no protection from weather.

Pets that go outside can pick up rock salt, ice, and ice melt in their foot pads. To keep the pads from getting chapped, wipe their feet with a washcloth. This will also keep them from licking the salt off, causing digestive tract inflammation.

Be particularly gentle with elderly and arthritic pets during the winter. The cold can leave their joints extremely stiff and tender, and they may become more awkward than usual.

Go ahead and put that sweater on Princess, if she’ll put up with it. It will help a little, but you can’t depend on it en-tirely to keep her warm.

Keep an eye out for two serious conditions caused by cold weather - frostbite and hypothermia. Frostbite happens when the pet’s body gets cold and pulls blood from the extremities to the center to stay warm. Ice crystals can form in the tissue and damage it. Hypothermia occurs when a pet is not able to keep their body temperature from falling below normal. If you suspect either of these conditions, you need to get your pet warm and then take her to your veterinarian. In the case of possible frostbite, it’s important that you don’t rub the frostbitten tissue.

If you take some precautions, you and your pet can have a fabulous time enjoying the winter weather!

Winter Weather Pet Tips

Walgreens is no longer a part of the TRICARE retail pharmacy network as of January 1, 2012. Those impacted are beneficiaries who are currently using Walgreens to fill their medication prescriptions. Also, beneficiaries who occa-sionally use Walgreens, such as for a seasonal flu shot, will need to remember Walgreens will no longer be in the TRICARE retail network. What does this mean for the beneficiary? It means, when you use an out-of-network retail pharmacy, you will have to pay 100 percent of the prescription(s) costs and submit a paper claim for non-network reimbursement. This could be very expensive depending on the type of medication. ESI is recommending/encouraging beneficiaries impacted by this change to transfer your prescriptions to TRICARE Home Delivery or to another network retail pharmacy. Benefi-ciaries can find another network retail pharmacy by going to www.express-scripts.com/TRICARE/pharmacy. For more information on TRICARE Home Delivery, go to www.express-scripts.com/TRICARE and click on ―Get Started with Home Delivery‖ pill bottled link on the left-hand side of the screen.

(Courtesy National Military Family Association)

Attention! Walgreens is No Longer in the TRICARE Network

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Manhattan Military Relations Com-

mittee Luncheon’s Schedule for 2012

The Manhattan Military Relations Committee meets the 1st Wednesday of the month. They have a guest speaker each month speaking on vari-ous topics concerning the Military, Ft. Riley, Manhattan's relationship with Ft. Riley, Wounded Warriors, etc. Please come and join them, all are welcome at the meetings. Here are the dates for the next 5 months: Date: Feb. 1 Location: Hilton Garden Inn Manhattan Speaker: TBA Time: 11:30am -1:00pm Date: Mar. 7 Location: Manhattan Country Club Speaker: Tempered Steel Wounded Warriors Time: 11:30am -1:00pm Date: Apr. 4 Location: Holiday Inn at the Campus Speaker: TBA Time: 11:30am -1:00pm Date: May 2 Location: TBD Speaker: TBA Time: 11:30am -1:00pm Date: June 6 Location: Clarion Speaker: TBA Time: 11:30am -1:00pm To RSVP please contact Whitney at [email protected].

Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace

University” Being Offered at ACS

ACS is offering the Dave Ramsey ―Financial Peace Uni-

versity‖ There will be three class options. They will

have a Tuesday night

class that will be from

6:00pm to 8:00pm

beginning January

10th. They will offer a

Thursday class dur-

ing the duty day from

9:00am to 11:00am

beginning January

12th. They will also offer a Saturday morning class, from

10:00am to noon, starting February 4th. There is no

cost to participants. The Financial Peace University kits

are being funded by the Fort Riley ACS. These kits

would normally cost participants $93. The kits include all

13 lessons in a downloadable format, which you can

download wherever you wish; the FPU Workbook; a

copy of ―Financial Peace Revisited‖; Dave Ramsey’s

envelope system; budgeting forms; and much more.

Completion of this course also makes you a lifetime

member of the Dave Ramsey organization with access

to everything on their website, including the Member

Resource Center. Every single Soldier and every couple

will receive a kit. Space is limited, so the sooner you

book your class, the better.

You can sign up or get more information by calling ACS

at 785-239-9425. ―Couples are highly encouraged to

attend together." You

must attend all

classes in order to

keep the kits that are

provided,

AIB International School of Baking Offers Scholarship to One Lucky Person

AIB International School of Baking in Manhattan has a full tuition scholarship for

a person to attend AIB's 16 week Baking Science and Technology course, Feb. 2

-May 24, 2012. AIB would like to announce that this scholarship is for a military

veteran, active duty or spouse and is offered by representatives of the commer-

cial baking industry to educate and encourage persons for positions of responsi-

bility in the baking industry. Respond directly to Ken Embers

([email protected] or 785-539-2819) for additional information.

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Petals and Blooms in the Exchange

Are you preparing to deploy and don’t

want to miss those special days while

your gone. Check out the Petals and

Blooms ―Flowers for a Year‖ program.

They are located in the Exchange.

Also, don’t forget Valentine’s is just

around the corner and they have great

specials available. See their Flyer for

some of those specials.

Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the United States Government. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the United States Government, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes

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It’s that time of year again! It is time to complete applications for funds disbursements in support of deserving organizations/activities in our community. During the membership year, OCSC raises funds through events like our November Make It, Bake It, Fake It luncheon, Casino Royale basket auction in March, and the opportunity drawings at each luncheon. To apply for the funds this year, individuals must complete the Application for Fund Disbursement and return the appli-cation via postal mail or email. Applications must be postmarked by February 24, 2012. While anyone may apply, special consideration is given to requests that benefit groups, have a lasting benefit and are connected in some way to military personnel/families. Please note that we are unable to grant requests for funds in support of salaries, operating costs or FRGs. Applications can be found online at www.fortrileyocsc.com/community-assistance. For more information please contact Sara Nauman at [email protected] .

OCSC 2012 Fund Disbursement Application

IACH Operations During Severe Weather

HASFR 2012 Fund Disbursement Application

So far winter has been mild

here in Kansas. But you

never know when that might

change and when it does

there are questions about

Fort Riley’s hospital opera-

tions. Below you find a few

guidelines they would like for their custom-

ers to know:

The hospital will maintain operations

unless otherwise directed by the Hos-

pital Commander

Appointments may be delayed be-

cause staff drives in the same road

conditions and they want them to ar-

rive safely

Be patient as you may not see the

provider with whom you had an ap-

pointment

Be patient as there may be a delay in

being seen at your scheduled appoint-

ment time

If you are unable to make your ap-

pointment please cancel it.

For appointments or to cancel call (785)

239-DOCS(3627) or 1-888-239-DOCS

(3627)

HASFR is accepting grant applications for their 2012 Spring Disburse-ment. For applications you can email [email protected] or see back page of newsletter for an application. Deadline to apply is 29 February, 2012.

Her War Her Voice Support Group

We are breaking the silence. We hear your battle cry, your need to voice your struggle and the beauty in your victory. Here, we celebrate you, support you, and commend you. This is a safe and anonymous support group with a grassroots approach. Upcoming dates are January 17th and February 21st. Group meets from 6:00pm –8:00pm. For more information contact (785)239-9435.

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Fort Riley Child & Youth Ser-vices now provides free child-care for Family Readiness Group Meetings. This is open to all units on Fort Riley. Con-tact your FRG leader or Family Readiness Support Assistant (FRSA) to make your childcare reservation once CYS registration has been completed. CYS registration of your child or children is mandatory! Location of childcare will be determined by the age of child/children; the sites of childcare are Warren Road Child Development Center, Bldg. 6950 and/or School Age Services, Bldg. 5810. Time of childcare offered is from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Reservations for care will be taken up to three days prior to sched-uled childcare opening! Future dates of childcare are as follows: January - 10th & 24th February - 14th & 28th For more information, please contact the Central Registration office at (785)239-9885 or stop by Bldg. 6620 Normandy Dr.

FREE Ch i ld Car e fo r

FRG Mee t ings ! ! !

Ever wish you could compliment

someone for doing a good job or

wanted to make complaint but did-

n’t know where to go? Click on the

following link and leave your ICE

Comment and it goes to the appropriate personnel

to take care of your concern.

http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=site&site_id=17

IACH Offers Self Care Classes for Over the Counter Medications

Irwin Army Community Hospital’s Self Care program is on-line. Click the following link and review the slides http://iach.amedd.army.mil/sections/clinics/preventiveMedicine/OTC_Dec_2009.pdf. Once your review is done, then take the online test. When a score of 70% or more is achieved, print your results. Bring the results to the pharmacy and re-ceive your pharmacy cards for Free over the counter medica-tions. For more information call the Preventive Medicine Service at (785)239-7323.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4

- LSEC Classes

Begin

- Manhattan MRC

Luncheon 11:30am

5

- Army Federal Job

Applications Work-

shop 1:00pm

6

-101st BSB Change

of Command

9:00am

- Network Meeting

10:30am

7

8 9 10

- AFTB Level 1 -

9:00am

11

- AFTB Level 1 Cont,

9:00am

12

- Army Federal Job

Applications Work-

shop 1:00pm

13 14

15 16 MLK Day 17

- ACS Instructor Train-

ing Course 9:00am

- Her War Her Voice

6:00pm

18

- ACS Instructor

Training Course

9:00am

- MLK Observance

Day 11:45am

- KSU VS Texas

Men’s BB 8:00pm

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- ACS Instructor

Training Course

9:00am

- Fort Riley Tax

Center Opens

- Army Federal Job

Applications Work-

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- Starting Plants

Indoors10:00am

21

- Eagle Days at Milford

11:00am

22

- Family Bingo @

Rally Point

23 24

- FRG Binder Require-

ment Class 1:00pm

25

- Monthly Retirement

Ceremony 9:00am

- Funds Custodian

Training 10:00am

26

- Army Federal Job

Applications Work-

shop 1:00pm

27

- Operation Home-

front Celebration

6:00pm

28

- Flick n Float

29 30

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January 2012

Resilient Spouse Academy 30 - 3 Feb

New Years Training Holiday 30 Dec– 02 JAN

MLK Training Holiday Jan 13– 16

MLK Training Holiday Jan 13-16

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

- Manhattan MRC

Luncheon 11:30am

2 3

- UFF Fight at King

Field House 7:00pm

4

-Comedy Night 8:00pm

5

Super Bowl Sunday

at Warrior Zone

11:00am

6 7

- VOQ Ceremony

6:00pm

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- 1001st MP Change

of Command 9:00am

9 10 11

12

- Family Bingo

2:00pm

13

14 Valentines Day

- Valentine’s Day

Family Bowl and

Wacky Tournament

11am

15

-Black History Month

Observance 11:45am

16 17

- A Night Out: cus-

toms and Courte-

sies for Military

Events 10:00am

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- Guess What Your

Mate Will Say

12:00pm

- KSU Military Appre-

ciation Day at the

Rodeo

20 President’s Day 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 29

-Monthly Retirement

Ceremony 9:00am

February 2012

Resilient Spouse Academy 30 - 3 Feb

Division Training Holiday Feb 17-20

Division Training Holiday Feb 17-20

Master Resilience Training for Family Members Feb 13-16 9am- 3pm

FRSA Training 22-23 FEB 9am –3pm KSU Rodeo

K-State Collegiate Rodeo 17-19 FEB

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Did You Know?

members aboard, January 28,

1986.

Congress authorized purchase

of Thomas Jefferson's library as

nucleus of the Library of Con-

gress, January 30, 1815.

January is National Soup Month

in the United States of America

Abraham Lincoln issued the

Emancipation Proclamation

January 1, 1863.

In the northern half of the world,

January is the coldest month. In

the southern half of the world,

January is the warmest month.

Kansas became the 34th state,

1861.

First American presidential elec-

tion, January 7, 1789.

Amendment 11 to Constitution,

modifying the Supreme Court's

power, proclaimed, January 8,

1798.

First UN General Assembly

met, London, January 10, 1946.

First great oil strike in Texas,

January 10, 1901.

Civil Service system established,

January 16, 1883.

Amendment 18 to the Constitu-

tion, prohibiting the sale of alco-

holic beverages, ratified, January

16, 1919

Inauguration Day for the Presi-

dent every fourth year, beginning

in January 20, 1937.

Gold discovered in California,

January 24, 1848.

Transcontinental telephone ser-

vice established in United States,

January 25, 1915

Thomas Edison granted the first

patent for his incandescent light,

January 27, 1880.

U.S. space shuttle Challenger

exploded, killing all seven crew

Cullinan diamond, world's largest dia-

mond, found January 26, 1905

Send your events, news, con-tact information, etc., to: Stacie Dumas 1st Inf. Div. FRSA Building 580, Room 333 All information needs to be received by January 26, 2012 for the next monthly newslet-ter. Phone: (785)240-1251 Fax: (785)239-0416 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

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