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December 3, 2010 Vol. 4 No. 41IMCOM  AEC  FMWRC 

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USAG Hohenfels: Philadelphia Marathonreturns to Hohenfels Article 

Presidio of Monterey: Presidio leaders dishit out to DFAC patrons Article 

Yongsan Garrison: Top U.S. Army NCOleads run on Yongsan Garrison Article 

Fort Monmouth: Fort seeking next of kin formemorials Article 

Fort Leonard Wood: Prime Power Schoolopens Article 

IMCOM Mentor Pairs meet in San AntonioArticle 

West Point: Army Football is bowl bound inDallas Article 

Fort Leavenworth: Alamo Scout veterangives oral history, papers to CARL Article 

Fort Rucker: Physical Fitness Facility getsmuch needed improvements Article 

AFAP Update: Progress on behavioral health service, TBI careWhen I became the Assistant Chief of Staff for InstallationManagement a year ago, I undertook an important responsibility:

overseeing the Army Family Action Pprocess. This successful, long-runninprogram enables Soldiers, Civilians aFamily members to communicate witArmy leaders about issues affecting quality of life. When I assumed

responsibility for the AFAP process, made a commitment to ensure allrecommendations are thoroughly

analyzed to determine if they are achievable. I also promised toregularly check on and communicate about our progress. Followingon the issues that are so important to the members of the Armycommunity gives momentum to the AFAP process and reinforces thpromises made in the Army Family Covenant. One of those promisis to improve Family readiness by increasing access to and quality healthcare. Through the AFAP process, the Army continues to makgreat strides in addressing a number of wellness and medical issueincluding issue No. 648, which focuses on a shortage of behaviora

health services. As a result of innovative and aggressive recruitmeefforts, the Army had on board more than 3,900 behavioral healthproviders, including psychologists, psychiatrists, psychiatric nursesand social workers, as of June 30. Article 

Fort McCoy's Pine View Recreation Area has new handicappedaccessible playground equipmentFORT McCoy, Wis. -- New handicapped-accessible playgroundequipment at the Pine View Recreation Area may have been a longtime in the works, but it willprovide excellentopportunities for youth in theFort McCoy community andvisitors to Pine View, saidBecky Wapp Sawyer. Sawyer,Army Community Servicedirector, said the project had been identified three years ago. Thefunding was provided by the Exceptional Family Member program.Originally, the playground equipment was slated to be installed atSouth Post to support the new housing, but funding didn't arrive in so they went ahead with other playground equipment options, Sawsaid. The Miracle Playground Equipment Company of Hastings, Miinstalled the handicapped-accessible equipment at Pine View in eaNovember. Article 

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Army caregiver wins year of free

housecleaning services Article 

Aberdeen Proving Ground: ECBC deliversrobotics kits, supports local school'sscience program Article 

USAG Stuttgart: CYS Services sports:Cowboys football team named IMCOM-Echamps Article 

Fort Riley: SKIES offers multitude ofprograms for children Article 

Fort Stewart: Fallen Soldiers honored atWarriors Walk Article 

Fort Sill opens third child developmentcenter Article 

USAG Stuttgart: Parents, teachers seek tofine-tune children's educational experienceduring face-to-face conferences Article 

Fort Riley: Thanksgiving project bringsparents, children together Article 

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Hope in the ashes: Garrisoncommunity continues supportfor families affected bywarehouse fireSTUTTGART, Germany -- It hasbeen five weeks since awarehouse fire destroyed thehousehold goods of more than120 families in U.S. ArmyGarrison Stuttgart Oct. 30, andwhile the shock has worn off, the support continues. Garrison leadeand organizations demonstrated their commitment to providingcontinuous service for affected families during a second town hallmeeting held in response to the fire Nov. 16 in the Panzer Chapel."There are a lot of things -ACS, Red Cross, DOL, temporary furnitu[the garrison] has made available, and I want to make sure that youhave a good understanding of what's out there," said USAG StuttgaCommander Col. Carl D. Bird, during the meeting. Community leadalso discussed the way ahead for the families, pointing out the flowof hope blooming amidst the ashes of tragedy. Trained salvageinspectors began sifting through the wreckage Nov. 12 in hopes of

retrieving items that can be cleaned and decontaminated, accordinWilliam Crane, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobility and Securitydirector. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. "These folin masks [who] are picking through this - they'll do the best they cafor you," Crane said. Article 

NPWE is On-Point at Arsenal/Global Army FamilyROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. -- The Non-Paid Work Experienceprogram helps veterans with their transition back to civilian life and

seeks out opportunities for veterans todevelop career paths that are in line withtheir military training. Rock Island Arsen

Garrison, in conjunction with EqualEmployment Opportunity office, DisabilitProgram Coordinator and the Departmeof Veterans Affairs, provide NPWE. TheGarrison-NPWE program provides eligibveterans an opportunity to obtain traininand practical job experience.

"NPWE is a win, win for all parties involved," said James Stout,disability program manager, EEO. "You match the right veteran to tright career. The VA handles the cost of educating and training theveteran and the employer receives quality workers with minimal redtape and no expense. Once training is complete an employer can h

the veteran, but is under no obligation to do so." Veterans that areentitled to training under Chapter 31, VA Vocational Rehabilitation aEmployment, are eligible to participate, as deemed appropriate by VA case manager. The NPWE program provides opportunities forveterans to enter positions in the federal, state, or local agencies atcost to the agency. This program is ideal for eligible veterans whohave clearly established career goals and learn easily in a hands-oenvironment, or are having difficulties obtaining employment due tolack of work experience. Article 

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USAG Wiesbaden: Sober comic inspires

problem drinkers to seek help Article 

Fort Sam Houston: Street Smart's graphicsafety demo pulls no punches about badchoices Article 

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Fort McCoy: Fisheries Program supportsWisconsin DNR efforts to restock LakeTomah Article 

Fort Stewart: New, low-emitting locomotivepulls into Fort Stewart Article 

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Fort Huachuca: Dignitary visits, toursenergy projects, meets with Soldiers

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord:Current Issue 

BRAC IS HERE -- ARE YOU READY?The IMCOM Relocation Web site is your source for the news an

information you need to stay abreast of the ongoing transition to SAntonio. The move has been steadily progressing for a year, bu

starting now, the pace will pick up considerably. We all need to ginformed and plan for the very near future. The Web site is there help. Whether you're relocating or not, the time has come for som

informed decisions regarding BRAC and your future.

The IMCOM G1 has established the IMCOM G1 BRAC AssistancOffice to specifically assist BRAC-impacted employees in

understanding and using available career assistance tools. This ofis partnering with multiple organizations to bring training to the IMCworkforce. The goal is to assist you with your individual needs as y

transition. These programs and resources will soon be featuredprominently on the Relocation Web site.

Employees may contact the "IMCOM BRAC Placement Assistanc

email box if they have questions, recommendations or desire careassistance as IMCOM transitions to San Antonio. Just look it up in

Global Address List.

Spouses of IMCOM employees relocating to Ft. Sam Houston macontact the "IMCOM Spouse Relocation" email box to request car

assistance as they transition with their sponsor.

The DoD BRAC Web site(http://www.cpms.osd.mil/brac/brac_index.aspx ) provides employemanagers, supervisors, and human resources specialists the late

information on BRAC, and the variety of transition assistance

programs offered by the Department of Defense and other Federagencies.

The Department of Defense BRAC Transition "Other Websites"(http://www.cpms.osd.mil/brac/Other_BRAC.aspx  )also provides

access to a number of electronic tools including the BRAC Coach, Career One Stop.

To get to the Relocation page, just go to the IMCOM Web site,http://www.imcom.army.mil/hq/  and click the Alamo in the upper ri

corner.Or go straight to the Relocation page at

http://www.imcom.army.mil/hq/relocation/   Article 

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