OMBUDSMAN NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2011

CID Detachment Fort Gordon,

Welcome back from the Holiday Stand Down. Everyone

has come back fully charged after having spent well-deserved

quality time with loved ones.

We have a full schedule for year 2011, with all of our

instructors extremely busy teaching first term and operational

Sailors, Coast Guardsmen, Airmen, Soldiers and Marines the

skills necessary to keep our military services ready to win

wars.

We have many new staff and students that reported to CID Detachment Fort

Gordon over the holidays, and I would like to welcome them and their families, not

only to our Detachment, but also to the Fort Gordon area. There are many family

activities and opportunities to be had in and around this area.

For our Sailors who have recently separated or transferred out over the last several

weeks, please know that I am grateful for all of the contributions you have made

while at CID Detachment Fort Gordon.

I would like to especially recognize PO1 Johnson for earning his Master Training

Specialist qualification, as well as, CPO Phillips And PO1 Bostic for being selected

as our Detachment's Senior Instructor and Instructor of the Year and CTR1 Salloum

for being selected as Sailor of the Quarter 1st Quarter 2011. Congratulations!

Before I close, I want to encourage all CID Detachment Fort Gordon Sailors to

review the new CID Enlisted Information Dominance Warfare Specialist Program

instruction and know that this mandatory qualification program is a great opportunity

for all of us to become the best Sailors we can be.

Very Respectfully,

J. E. Cooper

OIC

Inside of this Issue

Ombudsman’s Desk 2

Sailor of the Month 2

2011 Chief Petty Officer’s Exam 2

Family Fleet Service Center Ft. Gordon 2

Health Tip 2

Fort Gordon Dinner Theater Play 3

En of Tour and Farewell Dec 2010 3

Detachment Staff X-mas Party 4

Farmers Markets 4

Ombudsman Office Hours 4

Commissary Hours 4

PO1 Johnson’s Farewell 5

Woodworth Library 5

Free Credit Report 5

Events in the Augusta area 5

Zipline Adventure MWR flyer 6

Resources for you 7

The Shore line

Congratulatory and Welcome Wall

Sailor of the Month : PO1 Holman

CPO Hayes, PO1 Fultz, PO1 Spears and

PO1 Johnson’s End of tour & Farewell

Staff Christmas Party

FEBRUARY 2011 A Newsletter for the CID Detachment Family Members

CWO 4 James a. Cooper

CID Det. Ombudsman Newsletter

From the Officer in Charge

Volume 2

Issue 1

2010 CID DET Sailor of the Year – PO1(SW/PJ) Struble

2010 CID DET Junior Sailor of the Year – PO2(SW/AW) Close

1st Quarter 2011 CID DET Sailor of the Quarter— PO1 Salloum

2010 CID DET Senior Instructor of the Year - CPO Phillips

2010 CID DET Instructor of the Year - PO1 Bostic

CTR1 Johnson qualified Master Training Specialist

Thanks for serving the U.S. Navy and setting a good example

SCPO Phillip Gonzalez and his family

PO1 Scott Kinley and his family

CPO Amy Smith and her family

PO1 Darrick Sanders and his family

SN Phillip Clark

PO3 Shane Harper

SN Mark Orser

PO3 Ethan Smith

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DETACHMENT’S HAPPENINGS

Fleet and Family Support Center

(FFSC) Fort Gordon

Feeling stressed or “out-of-sorts” and don’t know whom

to call? Need help navigating Navy life’s unique ex-

periences? The FFSC’s Navy Clinical Counselor offers

many types of counseling services for Sailors and their

family members free of charge! Just call Mrs. Becky

Moore, LCSW at 706-791-5891 for appointment.

Dear CID Detachment Ft. Gordon Sailors and Families ,

It seems like the winter has found its “chilly” spot here in Geor-

gia! I am sure that many of you are enjoying this cold weather. In

my case, since I was born and raised in a tropical climate in

Southern Spain, I really like warm weather. I am very surprised

that I have to use my winter jacket everyday!

I hope life is treating you well. Life has been good to me. My

husband, our daughters and I had a really quiet Christmas season, but we really

enjoyed each second of our time together. I think the time went so fast that by the

end of the Christmas break, I was asking myself, where has the time gone Lola?

Did this happen to you too?

Like many of you, I also did my New Year’s resolutions. One of the things on

my list was making myself more accessible to the CID families. So, I am pleased to

announce you that starting on Tuesday, February 1st, I will be available for you at

the Detachment on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12pm-2pm. You are invited to

come over the Detachment and visit me. I will have some coffee and some freebies

ready for you. The office number is 107 and it is located on the main deck. I am

looking forward to meeting with you soon!

Although we missed January’s newsletter, the February ombudsman newsletter

is packed with lots of events, photos, good news and important information that I

have saved to share with you. Do not miss a second in checking out each of the

articles in this issue.

Please, feel free to contact me if you have any suggestion or question, or if you

would like to have some coffee with me. I would love hearing from you!

Sincerely your Ombudsman,

Lola Rivera

Mrs. Lola Rivera

Ombudsman’s Desk

2011 Chief Petty Officer Exam

Electronics Technician First Class (Surface Warfare/Air

Warfare) Holman was born in Beaufort, South Carolina.

She graduated from South Gwinnett High School, Snellville,

Georgia and attended the University of Georgia in Athens

for three years before dropping out and joining the United

States Navy in 1999 to fulfill her love of traveling. After

completing Electronics Technician “A” school at Great

Lakes, IL and Satellite Communications “C” school at Fort

Gordon, GA in 2000, she reported to Naval Communica-

tions and Telecommunications Station Diego Garcia for her

first duty station. Following NCTS Diego Garcia in 2001,

Petty Officer Holman transferred to AFSOUTH NATO,

Naples Italy and joined the Deployable Communications

Module – Mike, deploying to various NATO regions during

her tour and setting up communications and air control data-

bases for ground commanders. Wanting to deploy on a ship,

Petty Officer Holman re-enlisted for and received orders to

Direct Altitude and Identity Friend or Foe Readout (DAIR)

“C” school at Pensacola, FL in 2004 and deployed on her

first official ship, USS George Washington (CVN 73) in

support of the Global War on Terrorism, earning her

Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist and her Enlisted Avia-

tion Warfare Specialist designations. Petty Officer Holman

then transferred in 2006 to her current duty station, Center

for Information Dominance Detachment Fort Gordon, GA to

serve as an instructor. There she completed an Individual

Augmentee Tour in Djibouti for six months, after which she

was promoted to First Class Petty Officer and earned recog-

nition as a Master Training Specialist.

ET1 Ann Holman married SSG Christopher Holman in

2008 and gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, Alexander Ja-

son in 2009.

Petty Officer Holman is an outstanding Sailor getting ready

to PCS afloat. She will be sorely missed at CID DET FG.

On 20 January 2011 all of our CID DET PO1s took the

Chief Exam at the Army Reserve Center.

We wish all the PO1s the best of luck at becoming

CPO Board Eligible!

Health Tip of the Month Substitute the following tasty, healthier alternatives for some not-so-good-for-

you foods, and make a big difference in your family’s long-term health:

Frozen low-fat yogurt for full fat ice-cream

6 oz. Pan-grilled salmon for 6 oz. Grilled beef steak.

Grass-fed (lower in fat and cholesterol) for grain-fed beef “When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot manifest, strength can-

not fight wealth becomes useless, and intelligence cannot be applied.” Herophilus

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Anything Goes Show Dates: February 25, 26, March 4, 5, 10, 11, 12

With music by Cole Porter

Aboard the S.S. American are Billy Crocker, a stowaway in love with heiress Hope Har-court, who in turn is engaged to Lord Evelyn Oakleigh, nightclub singer and former evan-gelist Reno Sweeney, and Public Enemy #13, Moonface Martin, who is posing as a min-ister. A series of comical mistaken identities ensues as the passengers and crew sing and dance their way across the Atlantic.

Dinner, 7 p.m. and Show 8 pm Active duty e7 & Above: &36 and Active Duty E6 & below $30.

End of Tour and Farewell Luncheon last December It is always hard when we see people we care de-

parting. Last month, our Detachment said good-bye

to three excellent Sailors which were a very impor-

tant part of the Detachment: CPO Steve Hayes, PO1

Paul Fultz and PO1 Billy Spears.

The farewell luncheon was held on December

9th at the Carolina Ale of Augusta. More than 25

Sailors and family members attended this luncheon

in honor of Chief Hayes, PO1 Fultz, and PO1

Spears.

After lunch was served, MCPO Reigart presented

end of tour awards to the Sailors, followed by the

Detachment Ombudsman who also presented fare-

well gifts to the spouses. Enjoy the pictures!

For Reservations call (706) 793-8552, Visit us http://www.fortgordon.com/theatre.php

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Augusta’s Farmers Market If you are new to the Augusta area, you will love to know that

Augusta will begin its Farmers Market on Saturday April 16th

from 8 a.m. – 2:00pm. The Farmers Markets offer fresh pro-

duce that is home-grown by local merchants and members of

our community. You can find the market downtown Augusta,

in 8th and Reynolds. http://www.theaugustamarket.com/

Detachment’s Staff Christmas Party

CID Detachment’s staff and families met last December 18th at the Christmas Party

hosted by Chief David Phillips and his lovely wife Chief Kate Phillips at their

charming home. Each family delighted the party with a delicious side dish, and the

main meats and drinks were provided by the hosts. We all had a great time at the

party, and I am looking forward to next year’s! Please enjoy the photos.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

12 PM– 2 PM

CID Detachment

Room #107

Spouses are highly encouraged to come. I

have a few freebies to share with you

Commissary Hours Mon: CLOSED

Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat: 0900 - 1900

Thu:1000 - 2000

Sun:1000 - 1800

"The Commissary... It's worth the trip!"

If you would like to share your experiences and successes with the CID spouses, send me an email at [email protected].

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Feeling stressed or “out-of-sorts” and don’t know whom to call? Need help navigating Navy life’s unique experiences? The FFSC’s Navy Clinical Counselor offers many types of counseling services for Sailors and their family members free of charge! Just call Mrs. Becky Moore, LCSW at 706-791-5891 for appointment.

The Fleet and Family Support Center

Symphony Orchestra of Augusta

Thursday, February 10

Music of Queen Spectacular

From Brent Havens, the creator of the spectacular

“Music of Led Zeppelin,” comes the newest rock-

symphonic celebration! Heightened by rock concert

lighting and visual effects, and filling the stage with

a 50-piece orchestra rock band, Vegas star Brody

Dolyniuk recreates Freddie Mercury’s famous vo-

cals. This show thrills with spot-on tributes to

Queen’s biggest hits, including “We Will Rock

You,” “Somebody to Love,” “We Are the Champi-

ons,” and more!

For more information, visit www.soaugusta.org or

call (706) 826-4705

Augusta RiverHawks vs. Columbus Feb 4 at 7:30pm

Augusta RiverHawks vs. Louisiana

Feb 5 at 7:30pm

Augusta RiverHawks vs. Fayetteville Feb 8 at 7:30pm

Winter Jam 2011 Tour Spectacular

Feb 10 at 7pm

Augusta RiverHawks vs. Fayetteville Feb 11 at 7:30pm

6th Annual Augusta Home & Garden Show

Feb 5 at 2pm, Feb 26 at 10am, Feb 27 at 11am

James Brown Arena

Monday– Thursday 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Friday 9 a.m. - 1 a.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. - 1 a.m.

Sunday10 a.m. - 10 p.m

Located on 3rd Ave. Building 33200 (706) 791-3446

Free Activities at the Ft. Gordon’s Library Woodworth Consolidated Library warmly welcomes you and your chil-dren to participate in our Book clubs .

Pre-school Story hour, ages 2-5. Wednesdays 10-11am until April 2011

The Parent/Child Princess Book Club (all ages). The complete Grimm’s Fairy

Tales by Brothers Grimm. February 22, 1pm.

Books for Buccaneers Book Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at

1pm. March 1st.

Month’s Book Club Selection “Everything is Illuminated” by Jonathan Sa-

fran Foer. February 28th at 5:45pm at Teresa’s Mexican Restaurant. Call or email to sign up (706-791-2449 or [email protected]

Come by the Woodworth Consolidated Library

Feb. 20-27 for Military Saves Week and pick up your very

own Piggy Bank!

Building 33500549 Rice Road

Fort Gordon, GA 30905

Tel: 706-791-7323

PO1 Roger Johnson's End of Tour and Farewell Last week, Detachment Sailors met at the Sconyers Restaurant in Augusta to cele-

brate PO1 Johnson’s end of tour and farewell. PO1 Johnson’s, his wife, Fujiko, and

one of their two children, delighted us with their company during lunch. At the end

of lunch, PO1 Bostic awarded PO1 Johnson’s for his great work, and excellent

leadership. MCPO Reigart also

spoke a few words of gratitude and

ensured PO1 Johnson that “he will

be in everyone’s prayer” during his

next assignment.

PO1 Johnson was a great addi-

tion to the CID Detachment.

Get your credit report for Free

Start the year with the right foot and get your

credit report for free at

https://www.annualcreditreport.com/cra/index.jsp

This central site allows you to request a free

credit file disclosure, commonly called a credit

report, once every 12 months from each of the

nationwide consumer credit reporting companies:

Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.

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Military Travel & Flight Deals

Search Tip: Fly on Tue/Wed/Thu and book 21

days in advance

Sales Date: February 8th, 2011

Travel Dates: Through Mar 31, 2011

* Use this coupon code into Coupon/Promo code

box when making your booking.

Valid through: February 28, 2011.

Check the Cheapoair website for more informa-

tion on this discount. http://www.cheapoair.com/travel/travel_resources/

military_travel.asp?fpAffiliate=Google&fpSub=101231-Travelers-MilitaryFlights&gclid=CKe_uo2N7KYCFcbc4A

odIlb7HQ

While I was doing some research, I found the following inter-

esting website that allows you to order a pillow with the photo

of your Sailor on it, AT NO CHARGE!!!! This is a great treat

especially for those spouses whose sailors are deployed or are

going to deploy soon. To check out the website, please visit

http://www.pillowprojectusa.com/ to fill out the forms and

upload your Sailor for the pillow. Again this is done for free,

however the company does ask for a “donation” after the pil-

low is delivered. The donation request is in the box along with the pillow in a pre-

stamped envelope. Again it’s a recommendation and is not required.

The Sweet Dreams Pillow Project

(Please, feel free in sharing this article with other spouses if needed).

Who doesn’t enjoy hearing the word free, especially when it comes to homecoming

signs? Build-A-Sign is a company that does free military welcome home signs.

You simply have to pay for the shipping and handling. Please visit http://

www.buildasign.com/Troops to view the different templates for free vinyl home-

coming signs!! This website also has free bumper magnets.

Free Welcome Home Signs for Military

Operation Kid Comfort creates custom-made quilts for children of deployed mili-

tary personnel who experience grief from missing their mom or dad. Armed Ser-

vices YMCA volunteers collect photographs to make “photo-transfer” quilts that

feature impages of the deployed family member. For children six and under quilts

are made, and pillows are made for older children.

You may request a quilt or a pillow by completing the Quilt Request form found

at http://www.asymca.org/what-we-do-3/national-programs-services/operation

-kid-comfort/okc-quilt-request/ . You will need six to nine photographs of the

family or parents, if possible provide these via Internet. Email completed form

along with your pictures to Susan Simms, [email protected].

Please know that as all materials and services are donated, there is no fee for this

program.

Operation Kid Comfort Quilts

MILITARY ONE SOURCE An excellent source for military families

Have you been on this fantastic website? If

not, run don’t walk to your nearest computer

and go to www.militaryonesource.com/

where you will find assistance to military

families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Librar-

ies, counseling, recent news, and more, it’s all

there. It can help with questions and is pro-

vided by the DoD at no cost to service mem-

bers and their families. You also may contact

me if you want to learn more about Military

One Source at [email protected]

The following tips can help protect your privacy when using social media:

- Use different screen names if you have profiles on different social networking sites

- Do not add names or locations to photos posted online.

- Be careful of images that are in the background of photos you post. Do not post

Navy equipment or landmarks that could identify your location.

Social Media Tips: How to protect yourself.

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CID Detachment Ft. Gordon

CID Detachment Ft. Gordon 423 25th ST BLDG 25702 FORT GORDON, GA 30905

American Red Cross

(706) 787-6311/3567

Army Emergency Relief

(703) 428-0000

Army Community Service

(706) 791-3579

Army Volunteer Corps

(706) 791-3880

I M P O R T A N T T E L E P H O N E N U M B E R S

Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEAMC)

Chaplain

NAVIOCOM GA Chaplain,

LT Luke E. Wilson (706)791-5166,

[email protected]

Commissary

(706)791-3718

CYSS/ Central Registration

(706) 791-4455/4722

Office: (706) 860-0604

Cell: (443)223-1125

E-mail: [email protected]

Office Hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 12pm-2pm. Emergencies 24/7 (call cell)

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Communication is the main key in a relationship. Please, make sure I

have updated your information to ensure you receive the monthly

newsletter, calling post reminders, and other important information

that may help.

Work/Life Services staff are available to provide

consultations in areas such as parenting, child

care, relocation, communication, stress and ca-

reer/job search. The Family Liaison Officer’s role

is to assist employees and their families, particu-

larly deployers, in accessing the resources they

need to maintain a balanced life. Contact the fam-

ily Liaison officer to attend a workshop or request

assistance.

Sandy Adams

Work/Life Coordinator/ Family Liaison Officer

(706) 791-0680

[email protected]

Fisher House

(706) 787-7100

Navy Fleet and Family Support Center

(706)-791-6667

Military One Source (800) 342-9647

www.militaryonesource.com

Directorate of MWR

(706) 791-4140

Navy CID Det.

(706)791-7027

Navy Family Readiness Program

(706) 791-3579

Navy Knowledge Online

https://wwwa.nko.navy.mil/

United Concordia

(800) 866-8499

General Hospital Inf.: (706) 787-5811

Central Appointment System: (706) 787-7300

Army Community Service: (706) 791-3880

Patient Advocacy Office: (706) 787-4656/7820

Patient Affairs: (706) 787-8101

TRICARE Referral: 800 444-5445

Website: http://www.ddeamc.amedd.army.mil/

A Few Resources for You

LOLA RIVERA CID Det. Ombudsman

Army Community Services is located in Bldg. 33720, Darling Hall. They offer the fol-

lowing programs to military personnel and their families:

http://www.gordon.army.mil/acs

Deployment Readiness

Employment Readiness

Family Advocacy

Financial Management

New Parent Support

Relocation Services

Victim Advocacy

Where are we? - Relocation, Financial Readiness, AER, and Army

Volunteer Corps are in Darling Hall, Room 172.

- Family Advocacy, Outreach, Information and Re-

ferral, Mobilization and Deployment, and Navy

Fleet and Family Support are in Room 224 in Dar-

ling Hall

- EFMP and Employment Readiness are in Room

155

- AFTB, AFAP, and New Parent Support are in the

Family Outreach Center behind Woodworth Library

New Parent Support Plus Program 1-2-3-4 Parents! Will meet on the 8th February 1-3pm in Bldg 1905A, Brainard

Avenue. Call (706) 791-3579 for more information