Weekly Update August 24, 2012 Follow us on FACEBOOK: Click the link 5 th Battalion, 3 rd Field Artillery SAVE THE DATES SEARS DONATES GIFT CARDS TO ACTIVE DUTY THROUGH IT’S 5 TH ANNUAL HEROES AT HOME CAMPAIGN AT 11 a.m, August 30, registration opens at 1 p.m. central (11 a.m. Pacific time) to receive one of 20,000 gift cards given away to active duty military. Registration is limited to the first 20,000 eligible individuals, and ends when such number is reached or at 11:59:59 PM Central Time on August 30, 2012. These gift cards go quickly! There is no rank restriction. It is one of many ways Sears says Thank You to our military. Gift cards are mailed out and should be received by December 3 if you are a lucky recipient! Good Luck!! OPERATION BABY CELEBRATION: A SALUTE TO CUTE! A baby shower for new and expecting military/military spouse moms. October 14, 2012 / 12:00 – 3:00 PM at Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center. All branches of the military from Washington – 250 slots available for moms / moms-to-be . Eligible Moms who delivered after May 1st, 2012 or are due by April 1st, 2013 may register. Preference will be given to first time attendees to an OHWA baby shower and ranks E6 and below. Ranks E6 and above and those that have attended before will be added to a wait list. After September 15, if the slots aren’t filled, those on waiting list will be added. Moms will enjoy a speaker, a baby fashion show, refreshments and of course a shower of gifts to help prepare for your bundle of joy! No babies under 6 months, or Dads. No childcare is available. REGISTER Questions - contact: [email protected]COMMUNITY EVENTS 1. ARMED FORCES ACTION PLAN (AFAP) ISSUE SUBMISSIONS: AFAP is a grass- roots program designed to seek solutions to the concerns of the military community. Submit your issues or recommendations for improvement – about entitlements, benefits, ...education, housing, medical and more – to the JBLM AFAP Conference scheduled in October. The deadline to submit issues/recommendations for improvement is Sept. 1. For information about how to submit your issues, please visit http://jblmmwr.com/acs_afap.html or contact the AFAP office at (253)967-9496. 2. Military Mondays at the fair The Puyallup Fair celebrates the U.S. armed forces by hosting Military Mondays. Free gate admission is offered to all active, reserve, and retired military
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Weekly Update
August 24 2012
Follow us on FACEBOOK
Click the link
5th
Battalion 3rd
Field Artillery
SAVE THE DATES
SEARS DONATES GIFT CARDS TO ACTIVE DUTY THROUGH ITrsquoS 5
TH
ANNUAL
HEROES AT HOME CAMPAIGN AT 11 am August 30 registration opens at 1 pm central
(11 am Pacific time) to receive one of 20000 gift cards given away to active duty military
Registration is limited to the first 20000 eligible individuals and ends when such number is
reached or at 115959 PM Central Time on August 30 2012 These gift cards go quickly There
is no rank restriction It is one of many ways Sears says Thank You to our military Gift cards are
mailed out and should be received by December 3 if you are a lucky recipient Good Luck
OPERATION BABY CELEBRATION A SALUTE TO CUTE A baby shower for new and
expecting militarymilitary spouse moms October 14 2012 1200 ndash 300 PM at Fisher Pavilion
Seattle Center All branches of the military from Washington ndash 250 slots available for moms
moms-to-be Eligible Moms who delivered after May 1st 2012 or are due by April 1st 2013 may
register Preference will be given to first time attendees to an OHWA baby shower and ranks E6
and below Ranks E6 and above and those that have attended before will be added to a wait list
After September 15 if the slots arenrsquot filled those on waiting list will be added Moms will enjoy a
speaker a baby fashion show refreshments and of course a shower of gifts to help prepare for
your bundle of joy No babies under 6 months or Dads No childcare is available REGISTER
1 ARMED FORCES ACTION PLAN (AFAP) ISSUE SUBMISSIONS AFAP is a grass-
roots program designed to seek solutions to the concerns of the military community
Submit your issues or recommendations for improvement ndash about entitlements benefits
education housing medical and more ndash to the JBLM AFAP Conference scheduled in
October The deadline to submit issuesrecommendations for improvement is Sept 1 For
information about how to submit your issues please visit
httpjblmmwrcomacs_afaphtml or contact the AFAP office at (253)967-9496
2 Military Mondays at the fair The Puyallup Fair celebrates the US armed forces by hosting
Military Mondays Free gate admission is offered to all active reserve and retired military
and National Guard and their dependents plus disabled veterans when each shows valid
military ID at any gate Military Appreciation Days are Sept 10 and 17 The Puyallup Fair
will run from Sept 7 to 23 Military members are welcome to also take advantage of 50
percent off rides at Monday Madness Sept 10 and Sept 17 for unlimited rides (excludes
Extreme Scream) and one free carnival game for $2750 Order online at thefaircom
before Sept 6 and pay just $2250 The legendary rock band Heart performs on the
Grandstand Stage Sept 10 at 730 pm On Sept 17 at 730 pm Big Time Rush with
special guest Cody Simpson perform Tickets for reserved seats are available at
wwwthefaircom
3 JBLM Family and MWR Do you have gently used home items that youd like to sell Rent
a table or space at the MWR Fall Flea Market Sept 22 in the MWR Fest Tent For more
info amp registration form call 253-967-6772
4 JBLM Half Marathon Saturday Sep 15 2012 at the MWR Tent For additional information
call 253-967-4768
5 Operation Rising Star 2012Auditions Thursday Sep 13 2012 Round 1 is Sept 20 Round
2 Sept 27 Finals are Oct 4 at Heroes Lounge Must be 18 yrs to attend Open to active
duty guard reserve family members vocalists Call 253-477-5756
6 JBLM suggestions welcome Got a better way Win cash by making a suggestion to save the
installation money or improve operations and services through the JBLM Army Suggestion
Program Any JBLM employee (military or civilian) may fill out a suggestion form on the
ASP website httpsasphqdapentagonmilpublicdefaulthtm For more information call
477-1078
7 Recycle more smaller items To achieve JBLMrsquos goal of net zero waste by 2020 installation
recycling centers will expand the variety of commodities accepted For details check the
website at httpwwwlewis-
mcchordarmymilpublicworksdocsJBLMRecyclingInformationpdf Due to limited
space available in our current recycling center and new focus on expanded recycling
opportunities as of Sunday we began to no longer accept excess or oversized garbage from
on base residents at the JBLM Lewis Main Recycle Center On-base residents however
can request curbside bulk pick-up of oversized or excess garbage by emailing
JBLMLeMaywasteconnectionscom or contacting their Equity Residential housing
representative
8 JBLM invited to initial Tacoma run JBLM Airmen and Soldiers are invited to Tacomarsquos
first running of the Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Run honoring the sacrifice of first
responders and service members who sacrificed their lives on 911 The Sept 15 run in
Tacoma will start and finish at the site of the retired fireboat along Ruston Way on the
Tacoma waterfront Go to httpwwwtunneltotowersorgindexaspx or
httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=AbjNgb2y8AU for more information Event coordinator
is Jason Spencer a Tacoma Firefighter at 820-6772
9 WEAR BLUE RUN TO REMEMBER RUNNING CLUB- Each Saturday Wear Blue
Run to Remember meets at Powderworks Park in DuPont WA at 9 am to serve as a
living memorial to fallen Service Members Names of Fallen Warriors from JBLM are
read out loud before each run You can runwalk a 5K or 10K course each Saturday and
support Spouses of Fallen Warriors For more information please visit their website at
httpwwwwearblueruntorememberorg
GREAT OPPORTUNITIES
1 RIDESHARE 2012 Considering joining an existing vanpool There are van groups with
availability in Pierce Thurston King and Kitsap counties looking for more riders to join an
existing group Want to start a new vanpool Its easy it just takes 5 people to start a new
vanpool Pierce Transit has allocated 20 new vans for JBLM employees until they are filled or
until the end of March 2013 Link up with your organizationrsquos ETC they are there to facilitate
and answer questions regarding rideshare and ride-matching Visit and register at
wwwrideshareonlinecom to connect with others going your way and share the ride Like us on
FB wwwfacebookcomJBLMCommutes (IMLM-LG967-7301) MASS
TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT PROGRAM 2012 Now that you have made the decision
to join a vanpool or start taking the bus to work did you know that your costs for doing so can
be subsidized up to $12500 per month In some cases covering the total out of pocket costs
Contact your organizationrsquos Employee Transportation Coordinator (ETC) for more details
Like us on FB wwwfacebookcomJBLMCommutes (IMLM-LG967-7301)
2 Watch UFC 151 action at no charge Catch UFC 151 action at no charge at Heroes Sports
Lounge inside Cascade Community Center Sept 1 Fights begin at 6 pm doors open at 5
pm Cascade Community Center is located in building 2400 on Bitar and S Division for
more information call 964-0331
3 JBLM DUTY SHUTTLE JBLM is making it easier than ever to explore alternate commuting
options The JBLM Duty Shuttle pilot program offers duty-day shuttle service for service
members amp employees at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Shuttle runs Mon-Fri (excluding
holidays) every hour from 0700-1800 Service provided by JBLMs Directorates of Logistics
and Public Works For updates and more information wwwfacebookcomJBLMcommutes
Full schedule httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilpaoJBLMDutyShuttlepdf (IMLM-
LGT982-2684)
4 THE RACE FOR A SOLDIER - GIG HARBOR HALF MARATHON 2 MILES AND
KIDS FUN RUN September 23 Fight to stop the Soldier suicide epidemic The Race For A Soldier - Gig Harbor Half Marathon is our anchor of hope our way to show support and raise
awareness and a chance to raise valuable funds that will ensure more soldiers get the help they
need before its too late When you support this race - whether you run walk volunteer
donate watch or all of the above - you are making a difference in the lives our brave soldiers
and their families You are showing your support and your belief making this a brighter future
for all soldiers their families and our community No longer can we wait to act The race is on
and we can win it together wwwRaceForASoldierorg
5 MILITARY SPOUSES ACTIVITIES Lakewood Family YMCA Refuel emotionally
physically and spiritually while getting connected to other military Spouses through fun
activities and self-reflection Every first and third Tuesday of the month (September 4th
amp 18th
)
9 am -12 pm Free for members and non-members Fee-based child care is available upon
registration Register by contacting Kelli McMorris McMorKuwedu or 580-704-9501
Located at the Lakewood Family YMCA 9715 Lakewood Drive SW Lakewood 98499
6 MILITARY FAMILIES TO GET FREE NATIONAL PARKS PASS Active-duty military
personnel and their dependents will be able to enter every national park for free as part of an
effort to thank service members and their Families for the sacrifices they make An annual pass
will be made available to members of the military free of charge at all National parks ($80
value) Military personnel can get the passes at any national park or wildlife refuge that charges
an entrance fee by showing their military ID Each family member will also be able to obtain
their own pass even if the service member is deployed The free pass will be made available
for activated members of the National Guard and Reserves but not for military veterans or
retirees
7 FREE ADMISSION TO OVER 1600 MUSEUMS NOW TILL LABOR DAY FOR
MILITARY FAMILIES Blue Star Museums says thank you to the troops for the contributions
and sacrifices you make for our country For a list of museums please check out the Blue Star
Museums website
8 Visit Tillicum Village Saturday Sep 1 2012 Take in the magnificent scenery during a 50-
minute cruise to Blake Island State Park on our way to a four-hour adventure at Tillicum
Village Saturday Sept 1 Upon arrival yoursquoll walk down a path strewn with sun-bleached white
clamshells and greeted with an appetizer of steaming clams in nectar broth Inside the
longhouse watch as whole Chinook salmon are cooked over an alderwood fire on cedar stakes
in the traditional style of the Northwest Coast Indian Your meal is served buffet-style and
includes a menu of salmon warm Tillicum whole-grain bread new red potatoes long-grain
and wild rice fresh salad bar and Boehms chocolate salmon dessert After dinner yoursquoll be
treated to a spellbinding performance featuring the Tillicum Village dancers ($90 ages 5ndash12
$65 0ndash4 $15) Register through WebTrac at httpswebtracmwrarmymilwebtracjblmrect
rachtml or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Group ratesprivate trips
available For more information call 252-967-6263
KIDS
1 Teen Zone before-school care available The Teen Zone at JBLM-Lewis Main is starting before-
school care at 530 am until students take the bus to Woodbrook Middle School Harrison
Prep Mann Middle School and Lakes High School The service is fee-based participants must
be registered with CYS Services For more information call Parent Central Services at 966-
2977
2 Registration for next months SKIES Classes Begins Saturday Sep 1 2012
3 MILITARY TEENS FREE TRIPS Washington State University Chelan County Extension
and the staff at both Mission and Stevens are offering multiple opportunities this winter and
spring for your teen to enjoy free trips ($25 processing fee) and spend the dayweekend with
other military youth River raft trip spend the day on the river camp and cook out on the
shore at night You can contact Kevin C Powers for further information and to register at
kcpowerswsuedu WSU Chelan County Extension 400 Washington Street Wenatchee
WA 98801 509-667-6540 or find us on the web at httpcountywsueduchelan-
douglasyouthyouthmtacPagesindexaspx For more information
WAOMKadwsuedus
4 CYS HIRED Apprenticeship Program for Teens Teens can bolster college applications with
the Hired Apprentice Program Teens ages 15-18 earn valuable work experience and earn
$500 at the end of the program by reporting to work at MWR operations For more
information call 253-967-4694
5 NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM (NPSP) PARENTING CLASSES The New Parent
Support Program on JBLM offers a variety of free parenting classes to all military families
Free child care is provided for each of the sessions by signing up for the class at 2539675901
Common Sense Parenting of Toddlers and Preschoolers Learn to 1) Set reasonable
expectations based on your childrsquos age development and abilities and 2) Proactively teach
your children the behaviors you want them to do Age of Child(ren) in Home Older
infants toddlers and preschoolers Class Length 7 Wednesdays (2 hrs per session) call
2539675901 for next start datetimelocation
The 7 Habits of a 247 Dad Developed by the National Fatherhood Initiative learn 1) the
value of a fatherrsquos involvement in his childrsquos life 2) look at your role as a father 3) how to
connect with each child and 4) how to develop goals for the future with your child This
class is great when you have Age of Child(ren) in Home Appropriate for all ages of
children Class Length 7 days over 4 weeks (2 hrs per session) call 2539675901 for next
start datetimelocation
Dr Dad Developed by the National Fatherhood Initiative You will learn to care for your
child when they are well sick or injured and how to keep them safe Age of Child(ren) in
Home Appropriate for newborn and toddler age children Class Length 2 days call
2539675901 for next start datetimelocation
1-2-3 Magic You will learn a lsquotime outrsquo type of discipline and how to use variations of it in
many different situations Age of Child(ren) in Home Appropriate for 2-12 year olds
Class Length Two sessions the first is 3 hours and the second is 2 hours call
2539675901 for next start datetimeslocation
Infant Massage You will learn how to massage your infant Bring your baby and learn how
to calm relax and get to know your baby well You will also learn how to help with
digestions and colic Age of Child(ren) in Home Appropriate for pregnant momsdads
and infants up to 6 months Class Length Three sessions held once a week (15 hrs per
session) call 2539675901 for next start datetimeslocation
Stress Free Parenting Based on the book The Mindfulness Solution by Dan Siegel we
explore how mindfulness can help us as parents to think before we respond and deal with
our own emotions before interacting with our children Emotion Coaching will be
introduced to assist in helping our children learn to deal with their challenging emotions
Age of Child(ren) in Home Appropriate for all ages of children Class Length Six
sessions held once a week (15 hrs per session) call 2539675901 for next start date times
location
Becoming Parents Program Workshops This workshop assists couples in improving on
their communication skills caring for their couple relationship and remembering to
incorporate self-care into their lives as parents particularly when adding a baby to the
family At the end of each session there is also a section on Infant Care and Development
for those who are pregnant or with infants in the home and for those who are interested in
the information Age of Child(ren) in Home For pregnant families and children of all
ages Class Length Six to ten sessions (25 hrs each) held once a week call 2539675901
for next start date times location
Play Morning Professionally facilitated play at Raindrops and Rainbows Information
provided on normal growth and development milestones and safety Age of Children All
ages Class Length Every Friday at Raindrops and Rainbows from 1000 to 1130 no
registration required
Baby Play Group Professionally facilitated play at The Escape Zone Information provided
on normal growth and development milestones and play Ages of children Birth to 1
year Class Length Every Thursday at the Escape Zone from 1300 to 1430 no
registration required
EMPLOYMENT and VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
1 ACAP Is sponsoring a Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) lecture regarding
transition at McChord Field This Marketing Yourself for a Second Career lecture is
intended for senior officers and NCOs about to transition but may also be beneficial to all
who mentor soldiers Spouses are encouraged to attend The event will be held on
Wednesday August 29 830am - 1100am at 551 Barnes Blvd McChord Field Please
contact Ms Sabrina Rasmussen to reserve your seat 253-982-2948)
2 The Fisher House is supported by wonderful people who volunteer their time and talents
If you are interested in volunteering for the Fisher House please contact the Volunteer
Coordinator at 253-964-9283 ext 10 or FHMAMCaolcom Current
volunteer opportunities can be found and applied for through the VMIS website Click
here for current open positions
3 Earn money at home as a Family Child Care provider Looking for a fun rewarding job
Become a Family Child Care provider and make a difference in the lives of military
children and their families FCC providers can earn up to $2000 a month qualify for
subsidies and receive free child care while training and free business resources
4 CERTIFICATION HELP FOR MILITARY SPOUSES through Heroes at Home 2
Need to update certification Under employed Heroes at Home can help with the cost
For more information call (253) 966-7366 or stop by and visit them at Stone Education
Center
5 Joint Base Lewis-McChordrsquos Army Continuing Education System will host a combined
College amp Apprenticeship Fair ndash Thu Sept 6 2012 10 am-2 pm at the Stone
Education Center on JBLM Lewis Main For the first time this yearrsquos fair will also include
an opportunity to explore apprenticeship opportunities Unlike traditional college
programs apprenticeships offer an opportunity to be paid for work performed while
learning a new skill though a combination of on-the-job training and related classroom
instruction with preparation to enter a career in the skilled workforce Apprentices earn a
living wage throughout the education process with periodic raises to reflect increased
experience and commitment Once the apprenticeship is completed workers receive full
journey-level wages and possess a trade certification that is recognized internationally
Representatives from vocational and apprenticeship programs throughout Washington
state will be represented as well as other State Apprenticeship Agencies Many of these
participants will demonstrate their trades for participants during this event More than 80
academic and education organizations will also be represented
TRAINING and EDUCATION
1 2013 Military Scholarship Application- Each year the Council of College and Military
Educators offers fifteen $1000 scholarships for Servicemembers Military Spouses and
Veterans who are working towards the completion of higher education degrees The 2013-14
CCME Scholarship Applications must be submitted online at ccmeonlineorgscholarship
This years online application must be completed by 1 October 2012 scholarship application
deadline Read the Military Advantage Blog for more details located at httpbitlyMia93A
2 MYCAA [MY CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACCOUNTS PROGRAM]
httpsaiportalaccafmilmycaa (See eligibility criteria and guidelines on front page) Offers up
to $4000 of Financial Assistance for Education Training Licenses and Credentials to spouses
of service members in pay grades of E1-E5 W1-W2 and O1-O2 serving on Active Duty Call
(800) 342-9647 for Spouse Education Career and Employment Counseling Services Most of
the money set aside last year went unclaimed Ask for additional sources of financial assistance
available for all military spouses regardless of pay grade and career status
3 VOW TO HIRE HEROES ACT offers unemployed military veterans ages 35-60 an
additional 12 months of full-time Montgomery GI Bill benefits to use toward education and
training for in demand career fields This program is available to unemployed veterans age 35-
60 regardless of whether or not they still have remaining MGIB benefits Click the link below
to learn more or be sure to send this to other veterans who may benefit from this program
httpbenefitsvagovvoweducationhtm
4 SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN CARING FOR WARRIORS WITH PTSD meets first
Tuesday of each month from 5-630pm Looking for resources to help better cope and
understand PTSD Need support from others who care and understand what yoursquore going
through Please call 2539668657 or email JBLMIMCOMDFMWRSFACconusarmymil
for meeting location
5 TUESDAY TOPICS RELATIONSHIP WORKSHOP SERIES Presented by the Child and
Family Assistance Center (CAFAC) Every Tuesday from 200pm to 330pm ndash CAFAC
Conference Room bldg 9923B room 108 Madigan Annex Ramp 3 across the hall from
9923A Watch for signs No need to register just show up Casual atmosphere CAFAC
253-968-4843
EFMP EVENTS and RESOURCES
1 Madigan EFMP Office Move The Madigan EFMP has moved to the 1
st
Floor of the Nursing Tower (previously where Child Guidance was located)
They occupy rooms 1-28-11 1-28-14 and 1-28-16 Madigan EFMP phone
numbers will remain the same 253-968-1370 (EFMP enrollments
disenrollmentrsquos updates) or 253-968-0254 (overseas screening)
2 EFMP EnrollmentsUpdates EFMP enrollment (Air Force and Army) must be updated every
3 years or as the condition changes (whichever comes first) DD Forms 2792 (medical) or
2792-1 (educational) are needed to enroll update or disenroll an Exceptional Family Member
For more info about Army EFMP enrollment dates forms or process contact Madigan
EFMP 253-968-0254 or 253-968-1370 for more information about Air Force EFMP
enrollment and screening contact the 62nd
Medical Clinic at 253-968-3350 Enrollment forms
also available on the ACS EFMP website httpwwwjblmmwrcomacs_efmphtml
3 EFMP Systems Navigator at the Airman amp Family Readiness Center (AFRC) Did you know
an EFMP Systems Navigator is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 730 am to 400
pm You can contact Jaclyn Gilley at (253) 982-8860 or stop-in for a visit The Airman
Resiliency Center is located on McChord Field Bldg 553 off Barnes Blvd just behind the
AFRC
4 Army Community Service (ACS) Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) will host a
Town Hall Meeting on Thursday September 13 from 1030-1130 am in the ACS Classroom
in Waller Hall (Bldg 2140 Liggett Ave Lewis-Main) The Town Hall Meeting will provide
Exceptional Families an opportunity to raise global issues impacting Exceptional Family
Members (EFM) on JBLM and Army-wide The purpose of this forum is to bring to light
issues faced by a number of EFMs we have staff at ACS EFMP in Waller Hall to assist
Families with personal concerns Monday-Friday from 730 amndash430 pm The goal is to
compile the issues and determine the appropriate course of action for addressing these issues
JBLM ACS EFMP has worked hard to forge relationships with agencies on and off post to
partner in improving the quality of life of EFMs and their families It is your experiences and
voices that will pave the road towards change We will have a call-in number available to those
Family members who would like to participate but are unable to meet in ACS Classroom
(details of the call will be available later this month and will be sent through our email
distribution list and posted on Facebook) If you have any questions or would like additional
information please contact us at (253) 967-9704 jblmimcomdfmwrefmpconusarmymil or
stay tuned to our Facebook page wwwfacebookcomefmpjblm
5 SAVE THE DATE Employment Volunteer and Education (EVE) Resource Fair October
10th
Madigan Medical mall lower level 930 ndash 3PM
6 Did you miss the JBLM EFMP newsletter You can access it on-line at
httpwwwjblmmwrcomacs_efmp_newslettershtml If you would like to join our EFMP e-
mail distribution list please e-mail jblmimcomdfmrwefmpconusarmymil
7 NOTE Please contact JBLM EFMP at jblmimcomdfmwrefmpconusarmymil if any of
the above contacts do not respond within 2 business days
MADIGAN NEWS
1 School Physical Dates Does your child need a physical to participate in sports this school year
attend summer camp or enter kindergarten please call the TRICARE Regional Appointment
Line to schedule your childrsquos physical The Department of Pediatrics will be offering several
dedicated physical exam dates this summer on Aug 28 Sept 13 and Sept 25 Appointments
can be scheduled 6-8 weeks in advance by calling the TRICARE Regional Appointment
Center at (800) 404-4506 We look forwarding to seeing you and your family this summer
2 Walk-in services are now available for all service members in the Behavioral Health Clinic at
Madigan Army Medical Center Monday through Friday from 730 am to 345 pm The
Soldier Readiness Service (SRS) located at Madigan Annex has permanently closed Contact
Madigan BH Clinic at 968-2700 The Child and Family Assistance Center (CAFAC) provides
behavioral health services for active duty family members including individuals couples
families children and adolescents CAFAC is located in Bldg 9923 at the Madigan Annex
Triage hours are daily from 8 am to 2 pm to assess individual or familys needs and decide
the most appropriate services available for their situation Contact CAFAC at 968-4843
Services are also available through the School Behavioral Health (SBH) program for children
enrolled in one of the base elementary schools Contact SBH at 477-3731
3 Taking Stress Out of Reintegration- The Defense Department (DoD) is working to assist and
change the nationrsquos understanding of the invisible wounds of war according to Defense
Secretary Leon E Panetta In doing so the lead has been taken by the Defense Centers of
Excellence (DCoE) for Psychological and Traumatic Brain Injury DCoE is out in front on
recognizing psychological problems among Servicemembers and recently began reaching out
to military members and their families through social networking People often have
unrealistic views of redeployment Communication is key to understanding what the
Servicemember wants and needs Include your Servicemember in the planning process so they
can have a say in what is happening To learn more please go to
httpwwwdefensegovnewsnewsarticleaspxid=116998
4 CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP On the 3rd Thursday of each month the Dept of Social
Work at Madigan Army Medical Center hosts a support group called Caring for the
Caregiver The group meets from 2 to 3 pm in the Nursing Tower at Madigan on the Second
Floor in the South Waiting Room The Caregiver Support Group is an open group designed
to provide information amp support for anyone who is the caregiver of someone with a chronic
medical condition For more information contact Sandra Naputiusarmymil (MAMC-
DSW968-2303)
5 TOBACCO CESSATION Join the growing number of ex-tobacco users on Joint Base Lewis-
McChord Call TRICARE at 1-800-404-4506 for a cessation appointment Also check out the
free cessation counseling quit tools and promotional materials at Make Everyone Proud Quit
Tobacco wwwucanquit2org you can do this - you can be tobacco-free POC is Ms Hawthorne
RN-BC Madigan Army Public Health Nursing for more information please call the following
(MCHJ-CLY-P968-4382)
6 Requesting Military Service Records- If you are a veteran or a next-of-kin and need
documentation to prove military service you need to obtain copies of your or your veteranrsquos
DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty Military personnel
records are stored with the National Archives and can be requested through the eVetRecs
online system order form Any requests for military personnel records must be done by the
veteran or the next-of-kin of a deceased veteran The next-of-kin needs to provide an official
proof of death Anyone who is not the veteran themselves or the next-of-kin needs to complete
a Standard Form 180 (SF 180) Records are added into the National Archives library 62 years
after the service members separation from the military Records with a discharge date 62 years
ago or prior are archived and open to the public For example for 2012 records are available
from 1950 and earlier Records with a discharge date after 1950 are non-archival and are
maintained under the Federal Records Center program Non-archival records are subject to
access restrictions and need to be accessed through the eVetRecs online system order form
The 1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center damaged or destroyed 16-18 million
Army and Air Force records for military personnel discharged between 1912-1964 Alternate
record sources can often be used to reconstruct these records (Source National Archives
Veteran Service Records httpwwwarchivesgovveteransmilitary-service-recordsindexhtml)
WEEKLY FINANCIAL TIPS
COUPONS ndash With the continuing economic situation itrsquos more important than ever
to keep money for a rainy day Food is major portion of most of our budgets With our
current nation drought yearly food budgets are projected to increase by over six
hundred dollars next year Here are some tips and tools to make grocery shopping
faster easier and cheaper
1 Review your budget Know how much money you have available and accept
the challenge to spend less
2 Plan meals Consider a tool that helps you plan your meals such as wwwmealsmatterorg
wwwsaymmmcom or wwweatrealgoodcommeal-plannerhtml Planning your meals will
reduce impulse shopping These sites will even create shopping lists for you based on these
meals
3 Create a grocery list Starting with a list can save you money and time
4 Click coupons before you leave home Look through your Sunday paper for coupons or even
your favorite magazines offer opportunities for savings Visit online websites for coupons
such as wwwppgazettecom wwwmygrocerydealscom and wwwthecouponclipperscom
If you are looking for coupons for organic and natural products check out
wwwmambosproutscom Donrsquot forget to visit the manufacturerrsquos websites for coupons
including meat manufacturers like wwwtysoncom
5 Donrsquot forget your store loyalty cards Most major stores now offer loyalty cards Visit your
storersquos website to see if you can directly download their coupons to your card Eliminating
the need to cut them out from the weekly newspaper These sites let you load directly to your
store loyalty cards wwwcellfirecom wwwpgesavercom wwwshortcutscom
httpsecouponsupromisecom and wwwsavingstarcom You will need to register the first
time but the simplicity of clicking and savings is worth the time
6 Use the peelies blinkies and tearpads Peelies are the sticker-like coupons stuck on the
product at the store Blinkies are the coupons from Smartsource machines (red boxes) usually
found in the cereal aisles Tearpads are usually found on product shelves or displays
7 Use your phone With technology progressing it only reasonable to presume it would include
food shopping Here are a few applications that can help you save money
a CompareMe App ndash An application for comparing and converting prices price
negotiations bargaining and verifying the cheapest prices
b Unit Price Compare App ndash Similar to CompareMe but designed for the Android phones
c Cellfire App ndash Just search for coupons and add them directly to your loyalty-program
cards
d Verizon Spend Smart ndash Verizon phone users can register at wwwvzspendsmartcom with
their loyalty-car information You can choose coupons on your phone and transfer the
saving to your loyalty card
8 Compare prices between store brands and national labels Look at the cost per unit to
effectively compare store brand items are usually about 27 percent less than national brands
These are usually listed on the shelf prices if not use a small calculator to figure it out
9 Avoid last minute impulse purchases especially at the checkout for things like magazines
and candy bars ask yourself ldquoDo I really need thisrdquo Area by the checkout counter is prime
marketing space look for a register that doesnrsquot have these items if you are normally tempted
to purchase things at this point
Compiled by Ryki Carlson richardacarlsonusarmymil
ACS FINANCIAL READINESS SERVICES
Locations Lewis Main Waller Hall Room 400 2140 Liggett Avenue and McChord Field
Airman and Family Readiness Center 551 Barnes St
Hours of Operation 0700 ndash 1630 Monday ndash Friday (OPEN all DONSA days closed Federal
Holidays)
Services Available Confidential one-on-one counseling for Service Members and their spouses
(budgeting debt management credit counseling investment education general financial
planning)
Counselors can assist in obtaining and reviewing your Credit Reports plus assist in clearing up
issues listed on the reports Personal financial management classes are also offered
Applications are also taken for Army Emergency Relief (AER) All services are free of charge
Appointment Line Call 253967-7166 to make appointment with a Financial Counselor
Program POC Mary T Cron AFC CHC 253967-9917 marytcronusarmymil
Lewis Main Financial Readiness Classes
Classes at Lewis Main please call 253967-1453 to register
(Classes are held at Army Community Service located in Waller Hall unless otherwise noted)
0911
0925
0830 - 1630
Financial
Awareness for
Entry Level
Service
members
(Spouses
welcome)
This all day class satisfies the financial topics for the 1st
Term Soldiers Mandatory Financial Training Attendees
learn how to deal with the basics of financial issues seen in
everyday life The classes cover Understanding Your LES
Principles of Personal Finance Financial Institutions and
of trust and commitment to one another that may seem to defy logic In times of adversity others
marvel at the apparent lack of distress observed in their friends or co-workers from cohesive
families This lack of distress should never be mistaken for a lack of concern During tough times
cohesive families communicate a consistent message I am here for you
Resilient families see problems as challenges that can be overcome While its true that there
usually are enough challenges in daily living resilient families seldom shy away from a challenge In
fact what other families describe as a problem resilient families describe as a challenge They
tend to believe that they can overcome most obstacles in life It is not that they feel overly
confident in their talent or that they have special abilities Resilient families possess a sense of
purpose perseverance and an uncanny understanding that by hanging together they can make their
way
Resilient families hold on to hope in difficult times Resilient families are known for their sense of
hope and for even out hoping others One explanation is that they continually find things they
can control when other things are tilting out of control While some families seem to be naturally
optimistic optimism can also be learned
What about your family Perhaps you see that your family is indeed resilient If not consider how
you might put these components into practice You can also observe families who cope well with
crises and ask them how they fare so well
and National Guard and their dependents plus disabled veterans when each shows valid
military ID at any gate Military Appreciation Days are Sept 10 and 17 The Puyallup Fair
will run from Sept 7 to 23 Military members are welcome to also take advantage of 50
percent off rides at Monday Madness Sept 10 and Sept 17 for unlimited rides (excludes
Extreme Scream) and one free carnival game for $2750 Order online at thefaircom
before Sept 6 and pay just $2250 The legendary rock band Heart performs on the
Grandstand Stage Sept 10 at 730 pm On Sept 17 at 730 pm Big Time Rush with
special guest Cody Simpson perform Tickets for reserved seats are available at
wwwthefaircom
3 JBLM Family and MWR Do you have gently used home items that youd like to sell Rent
a table or space at the MWR Fall Flea Market Sept 22 in the MWR Fest Tent For more
info amp registration form call 253-967-6772
4 JBLM Half Marathon Saturday Sep 15 2012 at the MWR Tent For additional information
call 253-967-4768
5 Operation Rising Star 2012Auditions Thursday Sep 13 2012 Round 1 is Sept 20 Round
2 Sept 27 Finals are Oct 4 at Heroes Lounge Must be 18 yrs to attend Open to active
duty guard reserve family members vocalists Call 253-477-5756
6 JBLM suggestions welcome Got a better way Win cash by making a suggestion to save the
installation money or improve operations and services through the JBLM Army Suggestion
Program Any JBLM employee (military or civilian) may fill out a suggestion form on the
ASP website httpsasphqdapentagonmilpublicdefaulthtm For more information call
477-1078
7 Recycle more smaller items To achieve JBLMrsquos goal of net zero waste by 2020 installation
recycling centers will expand the variety of commodities accepted For details check the
website at httpwwwlewis-
mcchordarmymilpublicworksdocsJBLMRecyclingInformationpdf Due to limited
space available in our current recycling center and new focus on expanded recycling
opportunities as of Sunday we began to no longer accept excess or oversized garbage from
on base residents at the JBLM Lewis Main Recycle Center On-base residents however
can request curbside bulk pick-up of oversized or excess garbage by emailing
JBLMLeMaywasteconnectionscom or contacting their Equity Residential housing
representative
8 JBLM invited to initial Tacoma run JBLM Airmen and Soldiers are invited to Tacomarsquos
first running of the Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Run honoring the sacrifice of first
responders and service members who sacrificed their lives on 911 The Sept 15 run in
Tacoma will start and finish at the site of the retired fireboat along Ruston Way on the
Tacoma waterfront Go to httpwwwtunneltotowersorgindexaspx or
httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv=AbjNgb2y8AU for more information Event coordinator
is Jason Spencer a Tacoma Firefighter at 820-6772
9 WEAR BLUE RUN TO REMEMBER RUNNING CLUB- Each Saturday Wear Blue
Run to Remember meets at Powderworks Park in DuPont WA at 9 am to serve as a
living memorial to fallen Service Members Names of Fallen Warriors from JBLM are
read out loud before each run You can runwalk a 5K or 10K course each Saturday and
support Spouses of Fallen Warriors For more information please visit their website at
httpwwwwearblueruntorememberorg
GREAT OPPORTUNITIES
1 RIDESHARE 2012 Considering joining an existing vanpool There are van groups with
availability in Pierce Thurston King and Kitsap counties looking for more riders to join an
existing group Want to start a new vanpool Its easy it just takes 5 people to start a new
vanpool Pierce Transit has allocated 20 new vans for JBLM employees until they are filled or
until the end of March 2013 Link up with your organizationrsquos ETC they are there to facilitate
and answer questions regarding rideshare and ride-matching Visit and register at
wwwrideshareonlinecom to connect with others going your way and share the ride Like us on
FB wwwfacebookcomJBLMCommutes (IMLM-LG967-7301) MASS
TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT PROGRAM 2012 Now that you have made the decision
to join a vanpool or start taking the bus to work did you know that your costs for doing so can
be subsidized up to $12500 per month In some cases covering the total out of pocket costs
Contact your organizationrsquos Employee Transportation Coordinator (ETC) for more details
Like us on FB wwwfacebookcomJBLMCommutes (IMLM-LG967-7301)
2 Watch UFC 151 action at no charge Catch UFC 151 action at no charge at Heroes Sports
Lounge inside Cascade Community Center Sept 1 Fights begin at 6 pm doors open at 5
pm Cascade Community Center is located in building 2400 on Bitar and S Division for
more information call 964-0331
3 JBLM DUTY SHUTTLE JBLM is making it easier than ever to explore alternate commuting
options The JBLM Duty Shuttle pilot program offers duty-day shuttle service for service
members amp employees at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Shuttle runs Mon-Fri (excluding
holidays) every hour from 0700-1800 Service provided by JBLMs Directorates of Logistics
and Public Works For updates and more information wwwfacebookcomJBLMcommutes
Full schedule httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilpaoJBLMDutyShuttlepdf (IMLM-
LGT982-2684)
4 THE RACE FOR A SOLDIER - GIG HARBOR HALF MARATHON 2 MILES AND
KIDS FUN RUN September 23 Fight to stop the Soldier suicide epidemic The Race For A Soldier - Gig Harbor Half Marathon is our anchor of hope our way to show support and raise
awareness and a chance to raise valuable funds that will ensure more soldiers get the help they
need before its too late When you support this race - whether you run walk volunteer
donate watch or all of the above - you are making a difference in the lives our brave soldiers
and their families You are showing your support and your belief making this a brighter future
for all soldiers their families and our community No longer can we wait to act The race is on
and we can win it together wwwRaceForASoldierorg
5 MILITARY SPOUSES ACTIVITIES Lakewood Family YMCA Refuel emotionally
physically and spiritually while getting connected to other military Spouses through fun
activities and self-reflection Every first and third Tuesday of the month (September 4th
amp 18th
)
9 am -12 pm Free for members and non-members Fee-based child care is available upon
registration Register by contacting Kelli McMorris McMorKuwedu or 580-704-9501
Located at the Lakewood Family YMCA 9715 Lakewood Drive SW Lakewood 98499
6 MILITARY FAMILIES TO GET FREE NATIONAL PARKS PASS Active-duty military
personnel and their dependents will be able to enter every national park for free as part of an
effort to thank service members and their Families for the sacrifices they make An annual pass
will be made available to members of the military free of charge at all National parks ($80
value) Military personnel can get the passes at any national park or wildlife refuge that charges
an entrance fee by showing their military ID Each family member will also be able to obtain
their own pass even if the service member is deployed The free pass will be made available
for activated members of the National Guard and Reserves but not for military veterans or
retirees
7 FREE ADMISSION TO OVER 1600 MUSEUMS NOW TILL LABOR DAY FOR
MILITARY FAMILIES Blue Star Museums says thank you to the troops for the contributions
and sacrifices you make for our country For a list of museums please check out the Blue Star
Museums website
8 Visit Tillicum Village Saturday Sep 1 2012 Take in the magnificent scenery during a 50-
minute cruise to Blake Island State Park on our way to a four-hour adventure at Tillicum
Village Saturday Sept 1 Upon arrival yoursquoll walk down a path strewn with sun-bleached white
clamshells and greeted with an appetizer of steaming clams in nectar broth Inside the
longhouse watch as whole Chinook salmon are cooked over an alderwood fire on cedar stakes
in the traditional style of the Northwest Coast Indian Your meal is served buffet-style and
includes a menu of salmon warm Tillicum whole-grain bread new red potatoes long-grain
and wild rice fresh salad bar and Boehms chocolate salmon dessert After dinner yoursquoll be
treated to a spellbinding performance featuring the Tillicum Village dancers ($90 ages 5ndash12
$65 0ndash4 $15) Register through WebTrac at httpswebtracmwrarmymilwebtracjblmrect
rachtml or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Group ratesprivate trips
available For more information call 252-967-6263
KIDS
1 Teen Zone before-school care available The Teen Zone at JBLM-Lewis Main is starting before-
school care at 530 am until students take the bus to Woodbrook Middle School Harrison
Prep Mann Middle School and Lakes High School The service is fee-based participants must
be registered with CYS Services For more information call Parent Central Services at 966-
2977
2 Registration for next months SKIES Classes Begins Saturday Sep 1 2012
3 MILITARY TEENS FREE TRIPS Washington State University Chelan County Extension
and the staff at both Mission and Stevens are offering multiple opportunities this winter and
spring for your teen to enjoy free trips ($25 processing fee) and spend the dayweekend with
other military youth River raft trip spend the day on the river camp and cook out on the
shore at night You can contact Kevin C Powers for further information and to register at
kcpowerswsuedu WSU Chelan County Extension 400 Washington Street Wenatchee
WA 98801 509-667-6540 or find us on the web at httpcountywsueduchelan-
douglasyouthyouthmtacPagesindexaspx For more information
WAOMKadwsuedus
4 CYS HIRED Apprenticeship Program for Teens Teens can bolster college applications with
the Hired Apprentice Program Teens ages 15-18 earn valuable work experience and earn
$500 at the end of the program by reporting to work at MWR operations For more
information call 253-967-4694
5 NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM (NPSP) PARENTING CLASSES The New Parent
Support Program on JBLM offers a variety of free parenting classes to all military families
Free child care is provided for each of the sessions by signing up for the class at 2539675901
Common Sense Parenting of Toddlers and Preschoolers Learn to 1) Set reasonable
expectations based on your childrsquos age development and abilities and 2) Proactively teach
your children the behaviors you want them to do Age of Child(ren) in Home Older
infants toddlers and preschoolers Class Length 7 Wednesdays (2 hrs per session) call
2539675901 for next start datetimelocation
The 7 Habits of a 247 Dad Developed by the National Fatherhood Initiative learn 1) the
value of a fatherrsquos involvement in his childrsquos life 2) look at your role as a father 3) how to
connect with each child and 4) how to develop goals for the future with your child This
class is great when you have Age of Child(ren) in Home Appropriate for all ages of
children Class Length 7 days over 4 weeks (2 hrs per session) call 2539675901 for next
start datetimelocation
Dr Dad Developed by the National Fatherhood Initiative You will learn to care for your
child when they are well sick or injured and how to keep them safe Age of Child(ren) in
Home Appropriate for newborn and toddler age children Class Length 2 days call
2539675901 for next start datetimelocation
1-2-3 Magic You will learn a lsquotime outrsquo type of discipline and how to use variations of it in
many different situations Age of Child(ren) in Home Appropriate for 2-12 year olds
Class Length Two sessions the first is 3 hours and the second is 2 hours call
2539675901 for next start datetimeslocation
Infant Massage You will learn how to massage your infant Bring your baby and learn how
to calm relax and get to know your baby well You will also learn how to help with
digestions and colic Age of Child(ren) in Home Appropriate for pregnant momsdads
and infants up to 6 months Class Length Three sessions held once a week (15 hrs per
session) call 2539675901 for next start datetimeslocation
Stress Free Parenting Based on the book The Mindfulness Solution by Dan Siegel we
explore how mindfulness can help us as parents to think before we respond and deal with
our own emotions before interacting with our children Emotion Coaching will be
introduced to assist in helping our children learn to deal with their challenging emotions
Age of Child(ren) in Home Appropriate for all ages of children Class Length Six
sessions held once a week (15 hrs per session) call 2539675901 for next start date times
location
Becoming Parents Program Workshops This workshop assists couples in improving on
their communication skills caring for their couple relationship and remembering to
incorporate self-care into their lives as parents particularly when adding a baby to the
family At the end of each session there is also a section on Infant Care and Development
for those who are pregnant or with infants in the home and for those who are interested in
the information Age of Child(ren) in Home For pregnant families and children of all
ages Class Length Six to ten sessions (25 hrs each) held once a week call 2539675901
for next start date times location
Play Morning Professionally facilitated play at Raindrops and Rainbows Information
provided on normal growth and development milestones and safety Age of Children All
ages Class Length Every Friday at Raindrops and Rainbows from 1000 to 1130 no
registration required
Baby Play Group Professionally facilitated play at The Escape Zone Information provided
on normal growth and development milestones and play Ages of children Birth to 1
year Class Length Every Thursday at the Escape Zone from 1300 to 1430 no
registration required
EMPLOYMENT and VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
1 ACAP Is sponsoring a Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) lecture regarding
transition at McChord Field This Marketing Yourself for a Second Career lecture is
intended for senior officers and NCOs about to transition but may also be beneficial to all
who mentor soldiers Spouses are encouraged to attend The event will be held on
Wednesday August 29 830am - 1100am at 551 Barnes Blvd McChord Field Please
contact Ms Sabrina Rasmussen to reserve your seat 253-982-2948)
2 The Fisher House is supported by wonderful people who volunteer their time and talents
If you are interested in volunteering for the Fisher House please contact the Volunteer
Coordinator at 253-964-9283 ext 10 or FHMAMCaolcom Current
volunteer opportunities can be found and applied for through the VMIS website Click
here for current open positions
3 Earn money at home as a Family Child Care provider Looking for a fun rewarding job
Become a Family Child Care provider and make a difference in the lives of military
children and their families FCC providers can earn up to $2000 a month qualify for
subsidies and receive free child care while training and free business resources
4 CERTIFICATION HELP FOR MILITARY SPOUSES through Heroes at Home 2
Need to update certification Under employed Heroes at Home can help with the cost
For more information call (253) 966-7366 or stop by and visit them at Stone Education
Center
5 Joint Base Lewis-McChordrsquos Army Continuing Education System will host a combined
College amp Apprenticeship Fair ndash Thu Sept 6 2012 10 am-2 pm at the Stone
Education Center on JBLM Lewis Main For the first time this yearrsquos fair will also include
an opportunity to explore apprenticeship opportunities Unlike traditional college
programs apprenticeships offer an opportunity to be paid for work performed while
learning a new skill though a combination of on-the-job training and related classroom
instruction with preparation to enter a career in the skilled workforce Apprentices earn a
living wage throughout the education process with periodic raises to reflect increased
experience and commitment Once the apprenticeship is completed workers receive full
journey-level wages and possess a trade certification that is recognized internationally
Representatives from vocational and apprenticeship programs throughout Washington
state will be represented as well as other State Apprenticeship Agencies Many of these
participants will demonstrate their trades for participants during this event More than 80
academic and education organizations will also be represented
TRAINING and EDUCATION
1 2013 Military Scholarship Application- Each year the Council of College and Military
Educators offers fifteen $1000 scholarships for Servicemembers Military Spouses and
Veterans who are working towards the completion of higher education degrees The 2013-14
CCME Scholarship Applications must be submitted online at ccmeonlineorgscholarship
This years online application must be completed by 1 October 2012 scholarship application
deadline Read the Military Advantage Blog for more details located at httpbitlyMia93A
2 MYCAA [MY CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACCOUNTS PROGRAM]
httpsaiportalaccafmilmycaa (See eligibility criteria and guidelines on front page) Offers up
to $4000 of Financial Assistance for Education Training Licenses and Credentials to spouses
of service members in pay grades of E1-E5 W1-W2 and O1-O2 serving on Active Duty Call
(800) 342-9647 for Spouse Education Career and Employment Counseling Services Most of
the money set aside last year went unclaimed Ask for additional sources of financial assistance
available for all military spouses regardless of pay grade and career status
3 VOW TO HIRE HEROES ACT offers unemployed military veterans ages 35-60 an
additional 12 months of full-time Montgomery GI Bill benefits to use toward education and
training for in demand career fields This program is available to unemployed veterans age 35-
60 regardless of whether or not they still have remaining MGIB benefits Click the link below
to learn more or be sure to send this to other veterans who may benefit from this program
httpbenefitsvagovvoweducationhtm
4 SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN CARING FOR WARRIORS WITH PTSD meets first
Tuesday of each month from 5-630pm Looking for resources to help better cope and
understand PTSD Need support from others who care and understand what yoursquore going
through Please call 2539668657 or email JBLMIMCOMDFMWRSFACconusarmymil
for meeting location
5 TUESDAY TOPICS RELATIONSHIP WORKSHOP SERIES Presented by the Child and
Family Assistance Center (CAFAC) Every Tuesday from 200pm to 330pm ndash CAFAC
Conference Room bldg 9923B room 108 Madigan Annex Ramp 3 across the hall from
9923A Watch for signs No need to register just show up Casual atmosphere CAFAC
253-968-4843
EFMP EVENTS and RESOURCES
1 Madigan EFMP Office Move The Madigan EFMP has moved to the 1
st
Floor of the Nursing Tower (previously where Child Guidance was located)
They occupy rooms 1-28-11 1-28-14 and 1-28-16 Madigan EFMP phone
numbers will remain the same 253-968-1370 (EFMP enrollments
disenrollmentrsquos updates) or 253-968-0254 (overseas screening)
2 EFMP EnrollmentsUpdates EFMP enrollment (Air Force and Army) must be updated every
3 years or as the condition changes (whichever comes first) DD Forms 2792 (medical) or
2792-1 (educational) are needed to enroll update or disenroll an Exceptional Family Member
For more info about Army EFMP enrollment dates forms or process contact Madigan
EFMP 253-968-0254 or 253-968-1370 for more information about Air Force EFMP
enrollment and screening contact the 62nd
Medical Clinic at 253-968-3350 Enrollment forms
also available on the ACS EFMP website httpwwwjblmmwrcomacs_efmphtml
3 EFMP Systems Navigator at the Airman amp Family Readiness Center (AFRC) Did you know
an EFMP Systems Navigator is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 730 am to 400
pm You can contact Jaclyn Gilley at (253) 982-8860 or stop-in for a visit The Airman
Resiliency Center is located on McChord Field Bldg 553 off Barnes Blvd just behind the
AFRC
4 Army Community Service (ACS) Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) will host a
Town Hall Meeting on Thursday September 13 from 1030-1130 am in the ACS Classroom
in Waller Hall (Bldg 2140 Liggett Ave Lewis-Main) The Town Hall Meeting will provide
Exceptional Families an opportunity to raise global issues impacting Exceptional Family
Members (EFM) on JBLM and Army-wide The purpose of this forum is to bring to light
issues faced by a number of EFMs we have staff at ACS EFMP in Waller Hall to assist
Families with personal concerns Monday-Friday from 730 amndash430 pm The goal is to
compile the issues and determine the appropriate course of action for addressing these issues
JBLM ACS EFMP has worked hard to forge relationships with agencies on and off post to
partner in improving the quality of life of EFMs and their families It is your experiences and
voices that will pave the road towards change We will have a call-in number available to those
Family members who would like to participate but are unable to meet in ACS Classroom
(details of the call will be available later this month and will be sent through our email
distribution list and posted on Facebook) If you have any questions or would like additional
information please contact us at (253) 967-9704 jblmimcomdfmwrefmpconusarmymil or
stay tuned to our Facebook page wwwfacebookcomefmpjblm
5 SAVE THE DATE Employment Volunteer and Education (EVE) Resource Fair October
10th
Madigan Medical mall lower level 930 ndash 3PM
6 Did you miss the JBLM EFMP newsletter You can access it on-line at
httpwwwjblmmwrcomacs_efmp_newslettershtml If you would like to join our EFMP e-
mail distribution list please e-mail jblmimcomdfmrwefmpconusarmymil
7 NOTE Please contact JBLM EFMP at jblmimcomdfmwrefmpconusarmymil if any of
the above contacts do not respond within 2 business days
MADIGAN NEWS
1 School Physical Dates Does your child need a physical to participate in sports this school year
attend summer camp or enter kindergarten please call the TRICARE Regional Appointment
Line to schedule your childrsquos physical The Department of Pediatrics will be offering several
dedicated physical exam dates this summer on Aug 28 Sept 13 and Sept 25 Appointments
can be scheduled 6-8 weeks in advance by calling the TRICARE Regional Appointment
Center at (800) 404-4506 We look forwarding to seeing you and your family this summer
2 Walk-in services are now available for all service members in the Behavioral Health Clinic at
Madigan Army Medical Center Monday through Friday from 730 am to 345 pm The
Soldier Readiness Service (SRS) located at Madigan Annex has permanently closed Contact
Madigan BH Clinic at 968-2700 The Child and Family Assistance Center (CAFAC) provides
behavioral health services for active duty family members including individuals couples
families children and adolescents CAFAC is located in Bldg 9923 at the Madigan Annex
Triage hours are daily from 8 am to 2 pm to assess individual or familys needs and decide
the most appropriate services available for their situation Contact CAFAC at 968-4843
Services are also available through the School Behavioral Health (SBH) program for children
enrolled in one of the base elementary schools Contact SBH at 477-3731
3 Taking Stress Out of Reintegration- The Defense Department (DoD) is working to assist and
change the nationrsquos understanding of the invisible wounds of war according to Defense
Secretary Leon E Panetta In doing so the lead has been taken by the Defense Centers of
Excellence (DCoE) for Psychological and Traumatic Brain Injury DCoE is out in front on
recognizing psychological problems among Servicemembers and recently began reaching out
to military members and their families through social networking People often have
unrealistic views of redeployment Communication is key to understanding what the
Servicemember wants and needs Include your Servicemember in the planning process so they
can have a say in what is happening To learn more please go to
httpwwwdefensegovnewsnewsarticleaspxid=116998
4 CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP On the 3rd Thursday of each month the Dept of Social
Work at Madigan Army Medical Center hosts a support group called Caring for the
Caregiver The group meets from 2 to 3 pm in the Nursing Tower at Madigan on the Second
Floor in the South Waiting Room The Caregiver Support Group is an open group designed
to provide information amp support for anyone who is the caregiver of someone with a chronic
medical condition For more information contact Sandra Naputiusarmymil (MAMC-
DSW968-2303)
5 TOBACCO CESSATION Join the growing number of ex-tobacco users on Joint Base Lewis-
McChord Call TRICARE at 1-800-404-4506 for a cessation appointment Also check out the
free cessation counseling quit tools and promotional materials at Make Everyone Proud Quit
Tobacco wwwucanquit2org you can do this - you can be tobacco-free POC is Ms Hawthorne
RN-BC Madigan Army Public Health Nursing for more information please call the following
(MCHJ-CLY-P968-4382)
6 Requesting Military Service Records- If you are a veteran or a next-of-kin and need
documentation to prove military service you need to obtain copies of your or your veteranrsquos
DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty Military personnel
records are stored with the National Archives and can be requested through the eVetRecs
online system order form Any requests for military personnel records must be done by the
veteran or the next-of-kin of a deceased veteran The next-of-kin needs to provide an official
proof of death Anyone who is not the veteran themselves or the next-of-kin needs to complete
a Standard Form 180 (SF 180) Records are added into the National Archives library 62 years
after the service members separation from the military Records with a discharge date 62 years
ago or prior are archived and open to the public For example for 2012 records are available
from 1950 and earlier Records with a discharge date after 1950 are non-archival and are
maintained under the Federal Records Center program Non-archival records are subject to
access restrictions and need to be accessed through the eVetRecs online system order form
The 1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center damaged or destroyed 16-18 million
Army and Air Force records for military personnel discharged between 1912-1964 Alternate
record sources can often be used to reconstruct these records (Source National Archives
Veteran Service Records httpwwwarchivesgovveteransmilitary-service-recordsindexhtml)
WEEKLY FINANCIAL TIPS
COUPONS ndash With the continuing economic situation itrsquos more important than ever
to keep money for a rainy day Food is major portion of most of our budgets With our
current nation drought yearly food budgets are projected to increase by over six
hundred dollars next year Here are some tips and tools to make grocery shopping
faster easier and cheaper
1 Review your budget Know how much money you have available and accept
the challenge to spend less
2 Plan meals Consider a tool that helps you plan your meals such as wwwmealsmatterorg
wwwsaymmmcom or wwweatrealgoodcommeal-plannerhtml Planning your meals will
reduce impulse shopping These sites will even create shopping lists for you based on these
meals
3 Create a grocery list Starting with a list can save you money and time
4 Click coupons before you leave home Look through your Sunday paper for coupons or even
your favorite magazines offer opportunities for savings Visit online websites for coupons
such as wwwppgazettecom wwwmygrocerydealscom and wwwthecouponclipperscom
If you are looking for coupons for organic and natural products check out
wwwmambosproutscom Donrsquot forget to visit the manufacturerrsquos websites for coupons
including meat manufacturers like wwwtysoncom
5 Donrsquot forget your store loyalty cards Most major stores now offer loyalty cards Visit your
storersquos website to see if you can directly download their coupons to your card Eliminating
the need to cut them out from the weekly newspaper These sites let you load directly to your
store loyalty cards wwwcellfirecom wwwpgesavercom wwwshortcutscom
httpsecouponsupromisecom and wwwsavingstarcom You will need to register the first
time but the simplicity of clicking and savings is worth the time
6 Use the peelies blinkies and tearpads Peelies are the sticker-like coupons stuck on the
product at the store Blinkies are the coupons from Smartsource machines (red boxes) usually
found in the cereal aisles Tearpads are usually found on product shelves or displays
7 Use your phone With technology progressing it only reasonable to presume it would include
food shopping Here are a few applications that can help you save money
a CompareMe App ndash An application for comparing and converting prices price
negotiations bargaining and verifying the cheapest prices
b Unit Price Compare App ndash Similar to CompareMe but designed for the Android phones
c Cellfire App ndash Just search for coupons and add them directly to your loyalty-program
cards
d Verizon Spend Smart ndash Verizon phone users can register at wwwvzspendsmartcom with
their loyalty-car information You can choose coupons on your phone and transfer the
saving to your loyalty card
8 Compare prices between store brands and national labels Look at the cost per unit to
effectively compare store brand items are usually about 27 percent less than national brands
These are usually listed on the shelf prices if not use a small calculator to figure it out
9 Avoid last minute impulse purchases especially at the checkout for things like magazines
and candy bars ask yourself ldquoDo I really need thisrdquo Area by the checkout counter is prime
marketing space look for a register that doesnrsquot have these items if you are normally tempted
to purchase things at this point
Compiled by Ryki Carlson richardacarlsonusarmymil
ACS FINANCIAL READINESS SERVICES
Locations Lewis Main Waller Hall Room 400 2140 Liggett Avenue and McChord Field
Airman and Family Readiness Center 551 Barnes St
Hours of Operation 0700 ndash 1630 Monday ndash Friday (OPEN all DONSA days closed Federal
Holidays)
Services Available Confidential one-on-one counseling for Service Members and their spouses
(budgeting debt management credit counseling investment education general financial
planning)
Counselors can assist in obtaining and reviewing your Credit Reports plus assist in clearing up
issues listed on the reports Personal financial management classes are also offered
Applications are also taken for Army Emergency Relief (AER) All services are free of charge
Appointment Line Call 253967-7166 to make appointment with a Financial Counselor
Program POC Mary T Cron AFC CHC 253967-9917 marytcronusarmymil
Lewis Main Financial Readiness Classes
Classes at Lewis Main please call 253967-1453 to register
(Classes are held at Army Community Service located in Waller Hall unless otherwise noted)
0911
0925
0830 - 1630
Financial
Awareness for
Entry Level
Service
members
(Spouses
welcome)
This all day class satisfies the financial topics for the 1st
Term Soldiers Mandatory Financial Training Attendees
learn how to deal with the basics of financial issues seen in
everyday life The classes cover Understanding Your LES
Principles of Personal Finance Financial Institutions and
of trust and commitment to one another that may seem to defy logic In times of adversity others
marvel at the apparent lack of distress observed in their friends or co-workers from cohesive
families This lack of distress should never be mistaken for a lack of concern During tough times
cohesive families communicate a consistent message I am here for you
Resilient families see problems as challenges that can be overcome While its true that there
usually are enough challenges in daily living resilient families seldom shy away from a challenge In
fact what other families describe as a problem resilient families describe as a challenge They
tend to believe that they can overcome most obstacles in life It is not that they feel overly
confident in their talent or that they have special abilities Resilient families possess a sense of
purpose perseverance and an uncanny understanding that by hanging together they can make their
way
Resilient families hold on to hope in difficult times Resilient families are known for their sense of
hope and for even out hoping others One explanation is that they continually find things they
can control when other things are tilting out of control While some families seem to be naturally
optimistic optimism can also be learned
What about your family Perhaps you see that your family is indeed resilient If not consider how
you might put these components into practice You can also observe families who cope well with
crises and ask them how they fare so well
living memorial to fallen Service Members Names of Fallen Warriors from JBLM are
read out loud before each run You can runwalk a 5K or 10K course each Saturday and
support Spouses of Fallen Warriors For more information please visit their website at
httpwwwwearblueruntorememberorg
GREAT OPPORTUNITIES
1 RIDESHARE 2012 Considering joining an existing vanpool There are van groups with
availability in Pierce Thurston King and Kitsap counties looking for more riders to join an
existing group Want to start a new vanpool Its easy it just takes 5 people to start a new
vanpool Pierce Transit has allocated 20 new vans for JBLM employees until they are filled or
until the end of March 2013 Link up with your organizationrsquos ETC they are there to facilitate
and answer questions regarding rideshare and ride-matching Visit and register at
wwwrideshareonlinecom to connect with others going your way and share the ride Like us on
FB wwwfacebookcomJBLMCommutes (IMLM-LG967-7301) MASS
TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT PROGRAM 2012 Now that you have made the decision
to join a vanpool or start taking the bus to work did you know that your costs for doing so can
be subsidized up to $12500 per month In some cases covering the total out of pocket costs
Contact your organizationrsquos Employee Transportation Coordinator (ETC) for more details
Like us on FB wwwfacebookcomJBLMCommutes (IMLM-LG967-7301)
2 Watch UFC 151 action at no charge Catch UFC 151 action at no charge at Heroes Sports
Lounge inside Cascade Community Center Sept 1 Fights begin at 6 pm doors open at 5
pm Cascade Community Center is located in building 2400 on Bitar and S Division for
more information call 964-0331
3 JBLM DUTY SHUTTLE JBLM is making it easier than ever to explore alternate commuting
options The JBLM Duty Shuttle pilot program offers duty-day shuttle service for service
members amp employees at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Shuttle runs Mon-Fri (excluding
holidays) every hour from 0700-1800 Service provided by JBLMs Directorates of Logistics
and Public Works For updates and more information wwwfacebookcomJBLMcommutes
Full schedule httpwwwlewis-mcchordarmymilpaoJBLMDutyShuttlepdf (IMLM-
LGT982-2684)
4 THE RACE FOR A SOLDIER - GIG HARBOR HALF MARATHON 2 MILES AND
KIDS FUN RUN September 23 Fight to stop the Soldier suicide epidemic The Race For A Soldier - Gig Harbor Half Marathon is our anchor of hope our way to show support and raise
awareness and a chance to raise valuable funds that will ensure more soldiers get the help they
need before its too late When you support this race - whether you run walk volunteer
donate watch or all of the above - you are making a difference in the lives our brave soldiers
and their families You are showing your support and your belief making this a brighter future
for all soldiers their families and our community No longer can we wait to act The race is on
and we can win it together wwwRaceForASoldierorg
5 MILITARY SPOUSES ACTIVITIES Lakewood Family YMCA Refuel emotionally
physically and spiritually while getting connected to other military Spouses through fun
activities and self-reflection Every first and third Tuesday of the month (September 4th
amp 18th
)
9 am -12 pm Free for members and non-members Fee-based child care is available upon
registration Register by contacting Kelli McMorris McMorKuwedu or 580-704-9501
Located at the Lakewood Family YMCA 9715 Lakewood Drive SW Lakewood 98499
6 MILITARY FAMILIES TO GET FREE NATIONAL PARKS PASS Active-duty military
personnel and their dependents will be able to enter every national park for free as part of an
effort to thank service members and their Families for the sacrifices they make An annual pass
will be made available to members of the military free of charge at all National parks ($80
value) Military personnel can get the passes at any national park or wildlife refuge that charges
an entrance fee by showing their military ID Each family member will also be able to obtain
their own pass even if the service member is deployed The free pass will be made available
for activated members of the National Guard and Reserves but not for military veterans or
retirees
7 FREE ADMISSION TO OVER 1600 MUSEUMS NOW TILL LABOR DAY FOR
MILITARY FAMILIES Blue Star Museums says thank you to the troops for the contributions
and sacrifices you make for our country For a list of museums please check out the Blue Star
Museums website
8 Visit Tillicum Village Saturday Sep 1 2012 Take in the magnificent scenery during a 50-
minute cruise to Blake Island State Park on our way to a four-hour adventure at Tillicum
Village Saturday Sept 1 Upon arrival yoursquoll walk down a path strewn with sun-bleached white
clamshells and greeted with an appetizer of steaming clams in nectar broth Inside the
longhouse watch as whole Chinook salmon are cooked over an alderwood fire on cedar stakes
in the traditional style of the Northwest Coast Indian Your meal is served buffet-style and
includes a menu of salmon warm Tillicum whole-grain bread new red potatoes long-grain
and wild rice fresh salad bar and Boehms chocolate salmon dessert After dinner yoursquoll be
treated to a spellbinding performance featuring the Tillicum Village dancers ($90 ages 5ndash12
$65 0ndash4 $15) Register through WebTrac at httpswebtracmwrarmymilwebtracjblmrect
rachtml or at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North Group ratesprivate trips
available For more information call 252-967-6263
KIDS
1 Teen Zone before-school care available The Teen Zone at JBLM-Lewis Main is starting before-
school care at 530 am until students take the bus to Woodbrook Middle School Harrison
Prep Mann Middle School and Lakes High School The service is fee-based participants must
be registered with CYS Services For more information call Parent Central Services at 966-
2977
2 Registration for next months SKIES Classes Begins Saturday Sep 1 2012
3 MILITARY TEENS FREE TRIPS Washington State University Chelan County Extension
and the staff at both Mission and Stevens are offering multiple opportunities this winter and
spring for your teen to enjoy free trips ($25 processing fee) and spend the dayweekend with
other military youth River raft trip spend the day on the river camp and cook out on the
shore at night You can contact Kevin C Powers for further information and to register at
kcpowerswsuedu WSU Chelan County Extension 400 Washington Street Wenatchee
WA 98801 509-667-6540 or find us on the web at httpcountywsueduchelan-
douglasyouthyouthmtacPagesindexaspx For more information
WAOMKadwsuedus
4 CYS HIRED Apprenticeship Program for Teens Teens can bolster college applications with
the Hired Apprentice Program Teens ages 15-18 earn valuable work experience and earn
$500 at the end of the program by reporting to work at MWR operations For more
information call 253-967-4694
5 NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM (NPSP) PARENTING CLASSES The New Parent
Support Program on JBLM offers a variety of free parenting classes to all military families
Free child care is provided for each of the sessions by signing up for the class at 2539675901
Common Sense Parenting of Toddlers and Preschoolers Learn to 1) Set reasonable
expectations based on your childrsquos age development and abilities and 2) Proactively teach
your children the behaviors you want them to do Age of Child(ren) in Home Older
infants toddlers and preschoolers Class Length 7 Wednesdays (2 hrs per session) call
2539675901 for next start datetimelocation
The 7 Habits of a 247 Dad Developed by the National Fatherhood Initiative learn 1) the
value of a fatherrsquos involvement in his childrsquos life 2) look at your role as a father 3) how to
connect with each child and 4) how to develop goals for the future with your child This
class is great when you have Age of Child(ren) in Home Appropriate for all ages of
children Class Length 7 days over 4 weeks (2 hrs per session) call 2539675901 for next
start datetimelocation
Dr Dad Developed by the National Fatherhood Initiative You will learn to care for your
child when they are well sick or injured and how to keep them safe Age of Child(ren) in
Home Appropriate for newborn and toddler age children Class Length 2 days call
2539675901 for next start datetimelocation
1-2-3 Magic You will learn a lsquotime outrsquo type of discipline and how to use variations of it in
many different situations Age of Child(ren) in Home Appropriate for 2-12 year olds
Class Length Two sessions the first is 3 hours and the second is 2 hours call
2539675901 for next start datetimeslocation
Infant Massage You will learn how to massage your infant Bring your baby and learn how
to calm relax and get to know your baby well You will also learn how to help with
digestions and colic Age of Child(ren) in Home Appropriate for pregnant momsdads
and infants up to 6 months Class Length Three sessions held once a week (15 hrs per
session) call 2539675901 for next start datetimeslocation
Stress Free Parenting Based on the book The Mindfulness Solution by Dan Siegel we
explore how mindfulness can help us as parents to think before we respond and deal with
our own emotions before interacting with our children Emotion Coaching will be
introduced to assist in helping our children learn to deal with their challenging emotions
Age of Child(ren) in Home Appropriate for all ages of children Class Length Six
sessions held once a week (15 hrs per session) call 2539675901 for next start date times
location
Becoming Parents Program Workshops This workshop assists couples in improving on
their communication skills caring for their couple relationship and remembering to
incorporate self-care into their lives as parents particularly when adding a baby to the
family At the end of each session there is also a section on Infant Care and Development
for those who are pregnant or with infants in the home and for those who are interested in
the information Age of Child(ren) in Home For pregnant families and children of all
ages Class Length Six to ten sessions (25 hrs each) held once a week call 2539675901
for next start date times location
Play Morning Professionally facilitated play at Raindrops and Rainbows Information
provided on normal growth and development milestones and safety Age of Children All
ages Class Length Every Friday at Raindrops and Rainbows from 1000 to 1130 no
registration required
Baby Play Group Professionally facilitated play at The Escape Zone Information provided
on normal growth and development milestones and play Ages of children Birth to 1
year Class Length Every Thursday at the Escape Zone from 1300 to 1430 no
registration required
EMPLOYMENT and VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
1 ACAP Is sponsoring a Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) lecture regarding
transition at McChord Field This Marketing Yourself for a Second Career lecture is
intended for senior officers and NCOs about to transition but may also be beneficial to all
who mentor soldiers Spouses are encouraged to attend The event will be held on
Wednesday August 29 830am - 1100am at 551 Barnes Blvd McChord Field Please
contact Ms Sabrina Rasmussen to reserve your seat 253-982-2948)
2 The Fisher House is supported by wonderful people who volunteer their time and talents
If you are interested in volunteering for the Fisher House please contact the Volunteer
Coordinator at 253-964-9283 ext 10 or FHMAMCaolcom Current
volunteer opportunities can be found and applied for through the VMIS website Click
here for current open positions
3 Earn money at home as a Family Child Care provider Looking for a fun rewarding job
Become a Family Child Care provider and make a difference in the lives of military
children and their families FCC providers can earn up to $2000 a month qualify for
subsidies and receive free child care while training and free business resources
4 CERTIFICATION HELP FOR MILITARY SPOUSES through Heroes at Home 2
Need to update certification Under employed Heroes at Home can help with the cost
For more information call (253) 966-7366 or stop by and visit them at Stone Education
Center
5 Joint Base Lewis-McChordrsquos Army Continuing Education System will host a combined
College amp Apprenticeship Fair ndash Thu Sept 6 2012 10 am-2 pm at the Stone
Education Center on JBLM Lewis Main For the first time this yearrsquos fair will also include
an opportunity to explore apprenticeship opportunities Unlike traditional college
programs apprenticeships offer an opportunity to be paid for work performed while
learning a new skill though a combination of on-the-job training and related classroom
instruction with preparation to enter a career in the skilled workforce Apprentices earn a
living wage throughout the education process with periodic raises to reflect increased
experience and commitment Once the apprenticeship is completed workers receive full
journey-level wages and possess a trade certification that is recognized internationally
Representatives from vocational and apprenticeship programs throughout Washington
state will be represented as well as other State Apprenticeship Agencies Many of these
participants will demonstrate their trades for participants during this event More than 80
academic and education organizations will also be represented
TRAINING and EDUCATION
1 2013 Military Scholarship Application- Each year the Council of College and Military
Educators offers fifteen $1000 scholarships for Servicemembers Military Spouses and
Veterans who are working towards the completion of higher education degrees The 2013-14
CCME Scholarship Applications must be submitted online at ccmeonlineorgscholarship
This years online application must be completed by 1 October 2012 scholarship application
deadline Read the Military Advantage Blog for more details located at httpbitlyMia93A
2 MYCAA [MY CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACCOUNTS PROGRAM]
httpsaiportalaccafmilmycaa (See eligibility criteria and guidelines on front page) Offers up
to $4000 of Financial Assistance for Education Training Licenses and Credentials to spouses
of service members in pay grades of E1-E5 W1-W2 and O1-O2 serving on Active Duty Call
(800) 342-9647 for Spouse Education Career and Employment Counseling Services Most of
the money set aside last year went unclaimed Ask for additional sources of financial assistance
available for all military spouses regardless of pay grade and career status
3 VOW TO HIRE HEROES ACT offers unemployed military veterans ages 35-60 an
additional 12 months of full-time Montgomery GI Bill benefits to use toward education and
training for in demand career fields This program is available to unemployed veterans age 35-
60 regardless of whether or not they still have remaining MGIB benefits Click the link below
to learn more or be sure to send this to other veterans who may benefit from this program
httpbenefitsvagovvoweducationhtm
4 SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN CARING FOR WARRIORS WITH PTSD meets first
Tuesday of each month from 5-630pm Looking for resources to help better cope and
understand PTSD Need support from others who care and understand what yoursquore going
through Please call 2539668657 or email JBLMIMCOMDFMWRSFACconusarmymil
for meeting location
5 TUESDAY TOPICS RELATIONSHIP WORKSHOP SERIES Presented by the Child and
Family Assistance Center (CAFAC) Every Tuesday from 200pm to 330pm ndash CAFAC
Conference Room bldg 9923B room 108 Madigan Annex Ramp 3 across the hall from
9923A Watch for signs No need to register just show up Casual atmosphere CAFAC
253-968-4843
EFMP EVENTS and RESOURCES
1 Madigan EFMP Office Move The Madigan EFMP has moved to the 1
st
Floor of the Nursing Tower (previously where Child Guidance was located)
They occupy rooms 1-28-11 1-28-14 and 1-28-16 Madigan EFMP phone
numbers will remain the same 253-968-1370 (EFMP enrollments
disenrollmentrsquos updates) or 253-968-0254 (overseas screening)
2 EFMP EnrollmentsUpdates EFMP enrollment (Air Force and Army) must be updated every
3 years or as the condition changes (whichever comes first) DD Forms 2792 (medical) or
2792-1 (educational) are needed to enroll update or disenroll an Exceptional Family Member
For more info about Army EFMP enrollment dates forms or process contact Madigan
EFMP 253-968-0254 or 253-968-1370 for more information about Air Force EFMP
enrollment and screening contact the 62nd
Medical Clinic at 253-968-3350 Enrollment forms
also available on the ACS EFMP website httpwwwjblmmwrcomacs_efmphtml
3 EFMP Systems Navigator at the Airman amp Family Readiness Center (AFRC) Did you know
an EFMP Systems Navigator is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 730 am to 400
pm You can contact Jaclyn Gilley at (253) 982-8860 or stop-in for a visit The Airman
Resiliency Center is located on McChord Field Bldg 553 off Barnes Blvd just behind the
AFRC
4 Army Community Service (ACS) Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) will host a
Town Hall Meeting on Thursday September 13 from 1030-1130 am in the ACS Classroom
in Waller Hall (Bldg 2140 Liggett Ave Lewis-Main) The Town Hall Meeting will provide
Exceptional Families an opportunity to raise global issues impacting Exceptional Family
Members (EFM) on JBLM and Army-wide The purpose of this forum is to bring to light
issues faced by a number of EFMs we have staff at ACS EFMP in Waller Hall to assist
Families with personal concerns Monday-Friday from 730 amndash430 pm The goal is to
compile the issues and determine the appropriate course of action for addressing these issues
JBLM ACS EFMP has worked hard to forge relationships with agencies on and off post to
partner in improving the quality of life of EFMs and their families It is your experiences and
voices that will pave the road towards change We will have a call-in number available to those
Family members who would like to participate but are unable to meet in ACS Classroom
(details of the call will be available later this month and will be sent through our email
distribution list and posted on Facebook) If you have any questions or would like additional
information please contact us at (253) 967-9704 jblmimcomdfmwrefmpconusarmymil or
stay tuned to our Facebook page wwwfacebookcomefmpjblm
5 SAVE THE DATE Employment Volunteer and Education (EVE) Resource Fair October
10th
Madigan Medical mall lower level 930 ndash 3PM
6 Did you miss the JBLM EFMP newsletter You can access it on-line at
httpwwwjblmmwrcomacs_efmp_newslettershtml If you would like to join our EFMP e-
mail distribution list please e-mail jblmimcomdfmrwefmpconusarmymil
7 NOTE Please contact JBLM EFMP at jblmimcomdfmwrefmpconusarmymil if any of
the above contacts do not respond within 2 business days
MADIGAN NEWS
1 School Physical Dates Does your child need a physical to participate in sports this school year
attend summer camp or enter kindergarten please call the TRICARE Regional Appointment
Line to schedule your childrsquos physical The Department of Pediatrics will be offering several
dedicated physical exam dates this summer on Aug 28 Sept 13 and Sept 25 Appointments
can be scheduled 6-8 weeks in advance by calling the TRICARE Regional Appointment
Center at (800) 404-4506 We look forwarding to seeing you and your family this summer
2 Walk-in services are now available for all service members in the Behavioral Health Clinic at
Madigan Army Medical Center Monday through Friday from 730 am to 345 pm The
Soldier Readiness Service (SRS) located at Madigan Annex has permanently closed Contact
Madigan BH Clinic at 968-2700 The Child and Family Assistance Center (CAFAC) provides
behavioral health services for active duty family members including individuals couples
families children and adolescents CAFAC is located in Bldg 9923 at the Madigan Annex
Triage hours are daily from 8 am to 2 pm to assess individual or familys needs and decide
the most appropriate services available for their situation Contact CAFAC at 968-4843
Services are also available through the School Behavioral Health (SBH) program for children
enrolled in one of the base elementary schools Contact SBH at 477-3731
3 Taking Stress Out of Reintegration- The Defense Department (DoD) is working to assist and
change the nationrsquos understanding of the invisible wounds of war according to Defense
Secretary Leon E Panetta In doing so the lead has been taken by the Defense Centers of
Excellence (DCoE) for Psychological and Traumatic Brain Injury DCoE is out in front on
recognizing psychological problems among Servicemembers and recently began reaching out
to military members and their families through social networking People often have
unrealistic views of redeployment Communication is key to understanding what the
Servicemember wants and needs Include your Servicemember in the planning process so they
can have a say in what is happening To learn more please go to
httpwwwdefensegovnewsnewsarticleaspxid=116998
4 CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP On the 3rd Thursday of each month the Dept of Social
Work at Madigan Army Medical Center hosts a support group called Caring for the
Caregiver The group meets from 2 to 3 pm in the Nursing Tower at Madigan on the Second
Floor in the South Waiting Room The Caregiver Support Group is an open group designed
to provide information amp support for anyone who is the caregiver of someone with a chronic
medical condition For more information contact Sandra Naputiusarmymil (MAMC-
DSW968-2303)
5 TOBACCO CESSATION Join the growing number of ex-tobacco users on Joint Base Lewis-
McChord Call TRICARE at 1-800-404-4506 for a cessation appointment Also check out the
free cessation counseling quit tools and promotional materials at Make Everyone Proud Quit
Tobacco wwwucanquit2org you can do this - you can be tobacco-free POC is Ms Hawthorne
RN-BC Madigan Army Public Health Nursing for more information please call the following
(MCHJ-CLY-P968-4382)
6 Requesting Military Service Records- If you are a veteran or a next-of-kin and need
documentation to prove military service you need to obtain copies of your or your veteranrsquos
DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty Military personnel
records are stored with the National Archives and can be requested through the eVetRecs
online system order form Any requests for military personnel records must be done by the
veteran or the next-of-kin of a deceased veteran The next-of-kin needs to provide an official
proof of death Anyone who is not the veteran themselves or the next-of-kin needs to complete
a Standard Form 180 (SF 180) Records are added into the National Archives library 62 years
after the service members separation from the military Records with a discharge date 62 years
ago or prior are archived and open to the public For example for 2012 records are available
from 1950 and earlier Records with a discharge date after 1950 are non-archival and are
maintained under the Federal Records Center program Non-archival records are subject to
access restrictions and need to be accessed through the eVetRecs online system order form
The 1973 fire at the National Personnel Records Center damaged or destroyed 16-18 million
Army and Air Force records for military personnel discharged between 1912-1964 Alternate
record sources can often be used to reconstruct these records (Source National Archives
Veteran Service Records httpwwwarchivesgovveteransmilitary-service-recordsindexhtml)
WEEKLY FINANCIAL TIPS
COUPONS ndash With the continuing economic situation itrsquos more important than ever
to keep money for a rainy day Food is major portion of most of our budgets With our
current nation drought yearly food budgets are projected to increase by over six
hundred dollars next year Here are some tips and tools to make grocery shopping
faster easier and cheaper
1 Review your budget Know how much money you have available and accept
the challenge to spend less
2 Plan meals Consider a tool that helps you plan your meals such as wwwmealsmatterorg
wwwsaymmmcom or wwweatrealgoodcommeal-plannerhtml Planning your meals will
reduce impulse shopping These sites will even create shopping lists for you based on these
meals
3 Create a grocery list Starting with a list can save you money and time
4 Click coupons before you leave home Look through your Sunday paper for coupons or even
your favorite magazines offer opportunities for savings Visit online websites for coupons
such as wwwppgazettecom wwwmygrocerydealscom and wwwthecouponclipperscom
If you are looking for coupons for organic and natural products check out
wwwmambosproutscom Donrsquot forget to visit the manufacturerrsquos websites for coupons
including meat manufacturers like wwwtysoncom
5 Donrsquot forget your store loyalty cards Most major stores now offer loyalty cards Visit your
storersquos website to see if you can directly download their coupons to your card Eliminating
the need to cut them out from the weekly newspaper These sites let you load directly to your
store loyalty cards wwwcellfirecom wwwpgesavercom wwwshortcutscom
httpsecouponsupromisecom and wwwsavingstarcom You will need to register the first
time but the simplicity of clicking and savings is worth the time
6 Use the peelies blinkies and tearpads Peelies are the sticker-like coupons stuck on the
product at the store Blinkies are the coupons from Smartsource machines (red boxes) usually
found in the cereal aisles Tearpads are usually found on product shelves or displays
7 Use your phone With technology progressing it only reasonable to presume it would include
food shopping Here are a few applications that can help you save money
a CompareMe App ndash An application for comparing and converting prices price
negotiations bargaining and verifying the cheapest prices
b Unit Price Compare App ndash Similar to CompareMe but designed for the Android phones
c Cellfire App ndash Just search for coupons and add them directly to your loyalty-program
cards
d Verizon Spend Smart ndash Verizon phone users can register at wwwvzspendsmartcom with
their loyalty-car information You can choose coupons on your phone and transfer the
saving to your loyalty card
8 Compare prices between store brands and national labels Look at the cost per unit to
effectively compare store brand items are usually about 27 percent less than national brands
These are usually listed on the shelf prices if not use a small calculator to figure it out
9 Avoid last minute impulse purchases especially at the checkout for things like magazines
and candy bars ask yourself ldquoDo I really need thisrdquo Area by the checkout counter is prime
marketing space look for a register that doesnrsquot have these items if you are normally tempted
to purchase things at this point
Compiled by Ryki Carlson richardacarlsonusarmymil
ACS FINANCIAL READINESS SERVICES
Locations Lewis Main Waller Hall Room 400 2140 Liggett Avenue and McChord Field
Airman and Family Readiness Center 551 Barnes St
Hours of Operation 0700 ndash 1630 Monday ndash Friday (OPEN all DONSA days closed Federal
Holidays)
Services Available Confidential one-on-one counseling for Service Members and their spouses
(budgeting debt management credit counseling investment education general financial
planning)
Counselors can assist in obtaining and reviewing your Credit Reports plus assist in clearing up
issues listed on the reports Personal financial management classes are also offered
Applications are also taken for Army Emergency Relief (AER) All services are free of charge
Appointment Line Call 253967-7166 to make appointment with a Financial Counselor
Program POC Mary T Cron AFC CHC 253967-9917 marytcronusarmymil
Lewis Main Financial Readiness Classes
Classes at Lewis Main please call 253967-1453 to register
(Classes are held at Army Community Service located in Waller Hall unless otherwise noted)
0911
0925
0830 - 1630
Financial
Awareness for
Entry Level
Service
members
(Spouses
welcome)
This all day class satisfies the financial topics for the 1st
Term Soldiers Mandatory Financial Training Attendees
learn how to deal with the basics of financial issues seen in
everyday life The classes cover Understanding Your LES
Principles of Personal Finance Financial Institutions and