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William E. Harvey, Director of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation

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Kimberly Rowe

Emily Patton

The Army Family Covenant is the Army’s promise to improve the quality of life for Soldiers and their families. Fort Lewis proudly honors the covenant and works to make your time here at Fort Lewis the best possible. This month’s FREEdom issue is full of free and low-cost things for you and your family to do this summer. You’ll get outside, have fun inside and travel near and far – all for little or no cost. Among numerous choices, bring the kids to Freedom Fest July 4 (see page 5), or sit back and enjoy a free concert brought to you by the Spirit of America Tour. Grammy Award-winning group Diamond Rio will grace the Memorial Stadium stage Tuesday, July 28 (see page 4). As you take advantage of what MWR has to offer, don’t forget to share your comments and suggestions with us. Visit us online at https://ice.disa.mil or stop by one of the Army OneStop kiosks to submit your thoughts. Thank you for your patronage. It is our honor to serve you, the Army family.

FROM THE COVER Spirit of America Tour comes to Fort Lewis Free Diamond Rio concert . . . . . 4 Freedom Fest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ATV/Motocross Park Grand Opening Grand opening is Thursday, July 2 . . . . . . 6 Life of a junior warrior Reporting from the Military Child Summit 2009 . . . . . . . 14 Craig Hodges basketball camp For children of deployed Soldiers . . . . . . . . 17

Up to $6,000 for college Spouses, see if you qualify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 FOOD AND FUN Kidz-N-Motion Tumblin’ Bus They’ll bring the fun straight to your house . . . . . 6 FREE pillowcase picture project Bring a picture of your deployed mom or dad to the Arts & Crafts Center . . . . . . . . . . 6 Celebrity sightings Nelly and others visit Fort Lewis PX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 FABULOUS TRAVEL Low-cost local adventures Travel to the Mount St. Helens area to explore 2,000-year-old lava tubes or to jump off the highest U.S. bungee bridge . . . . . . . . . . 9

22 FITNESS AND WELL-BEING FREE instructional classes Get in shape with fun and motivational classes . . . . 12 FAMILY FREE deployment support courtesy of Army Community Service . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Director, FMWR William E. Harvey

Marketing director Katrina McConnell

Editor

Kimberly Rowe

Senior writer/copy editor Kate Mullinax

Contributing photographers

Toby Bartley, Emiliano Hernandez, Minerva Hohaia, Song Jordan, Emily Patton, Lorin T. Smith

Fort Lewis Directorate of Family & Morale, Welfare and Recreation For commercial sponsorship or advertising inquiries, please contact: Carly Jackson at 253.966.2256 or 253.203.8088; carly.jackson@us.army.mil The Fort Lewis “FOCUS” is an unofficial information source published monthly by FMWR. All activities described herein are subject to change. Contact the activity for confirmation. Activities described herein are open to authorized patrons and, where applicable, guests. Opinions are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent FMWR, Fort Lewis or any U.S. government entity. The use of a commercial sponsor logo or mention of a commercial sponsor or other

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DIAMOND RIO Private showing just for troops and their families

Diamond Rio, one of country music’s most successful groups, takes the stage at Memorial Stadium Park Tuesday, July 28 at 7 p.m. This free concert is brought to you by MWR and the Spirit of America Tour.

when we were starting out. Well, Completely [the band’s eighth album, which netted them two No. 1 hits] is the answer to those questions. There’s a piece of all of us in this record, a piece of everything we like,” says Dana Williams, electric bassist and baritone vocalist. Lead vocalist and acoustic guitarist, Marty Roe, says “You want to feel with each album project when you sit back and

Jimmy Olander, electric/acoustic guitarist says, “I remember that (coproducer) Mike Clute once asked me a very poignant question. He said, ‘If this was your last album, what would you record?’ I told him that I want to make records that will be played by friends ... .” Diamond Rio released its platinumDrummer Brian Prout says, “Whenselling debut disc in 1991, and the ever I’m asked what my favorite song following year, they won the Country is that we’ve ever recorded, my usual Music Association’s Vocal response is whatever Group of the Year award the current single is. But for the first time. They’ve on this new album ... I “Performing ‘One More Day’ has become the had nine No. 1 hits plus Believe just absolutely highlight of every show. Watching and feeling the crowd’s 15 singles in the Top Five. kills me. The melody is so response to this song is an amazing thing.” – Dan Truman Six-time Vocal Group of beautiful, and it’s one of the Year, Diamond Rio was Marty’s best vocal perforinducted into the Grand mances ever.” listen to it that you can say,‘I like where Ole Opry in 1998. The band has sold Dan Truman, on keyboards and piano, we have come from, but I love where we more than 10 million records. says, “For me, performing One More Day are going.’ We keep it fresh by trying new But it’s not the industry accolades has become the highlight of every show. things and going new places. As long as that spring to mind when fans think of Watching and feeling the crowd’s rewe’re doing that, I’ll stay with it.” Diamond Rio. It is the songs that have sponse to this song is an amazing thing.” touched so many lives. In addition to Gene Johnson, tenor vocalist (and their commercial success, the group mandolin player), says, “We’ve always tried For information on the concert, call 253-967-4294. The Spirit of America Tour is a project of the Californiahas always been known for songs that to have a good mix of stuff on our albums based Robert and Nina Rosenthal Foundation. For more convey hope and celebrate faith. – something that’s fun, something that’s information on the band, go to SpiritofAmericaTour.org. very radio-friendly, something that’s going In their words is show is not open to the general public. Information from Diamond Rio’s official Web site. to touch someone’s heart, maybe even “People ask us what kind of music we listen to and what did we listen to something that’s pop-influenced ... .”

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Free at the Arts & Crafts Center Children of deployed Soldiers are invited to participate in the pillowcase picture project. Bring in a picture of your mom or dad and transfer it onto a pillowcase. Arts & Crafts also offers a variety of personalized gifts available for purchase, matting and framing courses and services and more. The center is open during renovation, so stop by today. For additional information, call 253-967-5001.

Nightlife & entertainment

For all ages

If you like mixed martial arts and combatives or just like a good fight, watch UFC Fight 100 at Club North or the Cascade Community Center Saturday, July 11 at 6 p.m. Following the fight, Club North is celebrating patrons with July birthdays – enjoy no cover, a free 16-inch pizza and enter a birthday surprise drawing. And as always, Club North is the place for an early morning breakfast served on weekends from 2 to 3 a.m. Carry-out available. Enjoy free salsa lessons at Latin Sensations every Friday night at 9. Electronic handheld bingo has returned to Bowl Arena. Bet five cents to one dollar per card as you play to win great prizes. Machine play is also available at Heroes Lounge and Cascade Community Center.

Family Night is Monday, July 6 at the Cascade Community Center at 5:30 p.m. Call 253-964-0331 for details. MWR and Kidz-N-Motion Tumblin’ Bus LLC have joined forces to bring the fun to your backyard barbecues or child’s birthday party with inflatables, entertainers and more. Call the Northwest Adventure Center at 253-967-8282 for details. Enjoy fun activities and free entertainment at the Country Fair and Duck Derby Sunday, Aug. 23 at Shoreline Park. Purchase duck derby certificates for a chance to win a Honda CRF50 and other great prizes.

For contact information, see page 22.

For the outdoor enthusiast The Outdoor Recreation Shotgun Shooting Complex holds a monthly Sporting Clays Fun Shoot. Check it out Saturday, July 11. The cost is $30 for targets (plus shotgun, ammo, hearing protection and glasses). Sign up begins at 9:30 a.m., and the event starts at 10:30 a.m. Hunting registration opens Wednesday, July 1 at the Northwest Adventure Center. The privilege of hunting on Fort Lewis is open to everyone who is registered and has completed the mandatory hunter safety education course. For details and complete rules, call the NAC. For contact information, see page 22.

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Food & fun

From ATVs to Hold ‘Em to UFC, MWR has

Fort Lewis PX: Celebrity sightings Grammy Award-winning rap artist Nelly will be signing autographs at the PX Friday, July 10 at noon. Other visits include Buffalo Jills cheerleaders and the Arizona Cardinals cheerleaders: Saturday, July 4 at noon. A player from the Seattle Mariners: Thursday, July 9 at 1 p.m. Crime authors Lisa Gardner and Karin Slaughter:Thursday, July 30 at 4 p.m. NHRA driver Tony Pedregon will make an appearance in mid-July.

Attention, ATV/motocross fans The grand opening of the Fort Lewis Outdoor Recreation Vehicle Park is Thursday, July 2 at 1 p.m. Registration is ongoing at the Northwest Adventure Center on North Fort Lewis. A year pass is $75 for the first ATV/motocross bike; $25 for each additional. A day pass is $15.The park is located approximately two miles from the Outdoor Recreation Skeet Range on 2nd Division Range Road. 6

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Installation BOSS meeting Join the BOSS Team an installation BOSS meeting Tuesday, July 7 at 1:30 p.m. at Building 2020. If you are interested in being a representative for your unit, call the BOSS Team for additional information on how you can represent your single, unaccompanied and single-parents Soldiers. Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.

BOSS brings the beach to you Celebrate summer at Team Lewis Night Friday, July 17 at the Cascade Community Center from 3 to 6 p.m. Enjoy free food and play fun games for a chance to win great prizes. Must be 18 to attend and at least 21 to purchase/consume alcohol.

Free, safe ride home Going out to the clubs on post and need a safe ride? Take advantage of the BOSS designated driver van operated by volunteer Soldiers Fridays and Saturdays from 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. transporting Soldiers between the on-post clubs and barracks. For a safe, no-questionsasked ride, call 253-208-9169. If you would like to volunteer as a driver or in another capacity, contact a BOSS representative. The Fort Lewis Installation BOSS representatives are Sgt. Stephanie Bañuelos, Spec. William Bell and PFC Jennifer Szephegyi. For additional information, call 253-967-5636.

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What is your favorite military benefit?

“All the different activities ... and all the different things for my daughter.” – Marcia Huggins, spouse

“The MWR support we get downrange.” – Spec. Scott Page

Stop by Club North Thursday, July 16 as the next Texas Hold ‘Em tournament kicks off at 6:30 p.m. The buy-in for this weekly tournament, which runs until Sept. 24, is $6. The tournament grand prize is a trip to Las Vegas valued at $800, and the weekly winner will go home with a $50 Visa card.

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“Traveling with our kids. Their friends are amazed when they talk about traveling in Europe.” – Miae Hagerty, spouse

“The job security.” – Spec. Ryan Brooks

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Food and fun

Hungry? Enjoy lunch at an MWR club!

MWR clubs, most offering weekday lunch service, are conveniently located across post with a large selection of menu items and a variety of atmospheres. Depending on your mood, you are sure to find one that excites your tastebuds. Make every day a special one with on-post clubs. The combination of calm, cool surroundings and good food at reasonable prices makes the MWR club experience a pleasant one. The Cascade Community Center offers a made-to-order grill and salad bar while Russell Landing Café offers a view of American Lake and outdoor seating. Known for its taco salad, the café offers both daily and weekly lunch specials. Madigan Cafe, also known as Latin Sensations, offers a

universal appeal for lunch (and breakfast) and a Latin beat on Friday nights. Daily specials often include the Latino platter or hot wings, and free Salsa lessons are offered Friday nights. Coffee lovers should stop by one of three Battle Bean locations. Not only can you get a cup of your favorite hot or cold coffee drink, but you can also pick up something for lunch (breakfast snack items also available). Bowl Arena’s Sparetime Snack Bar offers something for everyone’s appetite. Order the special or stick with the classics: sandwiches, burgers, grilled items or pizza. When it’s lunch time, remember MWR has you covered – no matter what you crave. Other MWR clubs include the American Lake Community Center, home to the Five Star Catering office, and Club North. For contact information, see the phone listings on page 22.

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Eagles Pride, Fort Lewis’ 27-hole championship golf course Need to improve your game? Eric Bowen, PGA head professional, and Tammy Lenz, World Professional Golf Association, can get you started with the basics of golf or help you perfect your swing. Call the Pro Shop for additional information and pricing. A visit to the Eagles Pride practice range facility, which is covered with lights and great range mats, may help improve your game! Range tokens may be purchased at the range facility, or stop by the Pro Shop and save money by purchasing the 10-token deal (two free buckets)!

Eagles Pride Pro Shop Open daily from dawn to dusk, the Pro Shop offers a variety of golf equipment, clothing and logo items. Stop in today to see what savings are available. Some restrictions may apply. See Pro Shop for details.

Beautifying your course To improve your experience at Eagles Pride, the front entrance will be renovated, and the general parking area will undergo a beautification process. Though space may be limited at times, the parking lot will remain open, and access to the driving range will not be affected. Work is scheduled to be completed in August.

Tee time reservations Accepted on a first-come, first-served basis seven days in advance, tee times are required and may be obtained by calling the Pro Shop at 253-967-6522. 8

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Fabulous travel

Winding trails with views of Mount Rainier Looking for a great ride to build your skills without much climbing? Even without much elevation gain, there are plenty of rocks and roots to build your skill. Pack a lunch, and bring plenty of water. We provide the full-suspension mountain bike, helmet, gloves, transportation, instruction and guide. Level: difficult. Time: 3 hours. Distance: 10 miles. Minimum age: 16. Meet at the NAC at 8 a.m. For phone listings, see page 22.

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Fabulous travel

Go wild with the Northwest Adventure Center

Ape Caves adventures

Make the jump July 6 & 25

Hike Mount Si July 19

Travel to Mount St. Helens July 12 & 25 to explore the largest contiguous lava tube in the Western Hemisphere ($30). Travel deep into the underside of a 2,000-year-old lava flow to climb over and under volcanic formations. Meet at the NAC at 8 a.m.

If adrenaline is what you crave, you will not be disappointed. Jump off the highest bungee bridge in the country. The cost includes transportation, two jumps and the coveted Dangerous Sports Club T-shirt. Minimum age: 16 Meet at the NAC at 9 a.m.

With an 8-mile round trip and a 3,200-foot elevation gain leading to an amazing view of the Upper Snoqualmie Valley, you will see why this is one of Washington’s most popular hikes. Level: moderate to difficult. Minimum age: 14. Meet at the NAC at 8 a.m. ($25)

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Learn to handle a weapon safely Free fun, entertainment & fireworks Class III rapids on the Wenatchee Prepare for a battle with 42-60” fish Jump from highest U.S. bungee bridge Learn skills from the safety of a pool Learn yoga basics while enjoying nature Class III rapids on the Wenatchee See Seattle from land and water Perfect your paddling technique Two-hour afternoon guided ride Travel into a 2,000-year-old lava flow Prepare for a battle with 42-60” fish Nature hike with amazing views Ladies-only trip with lunch Learn something new on two wheels Learn skills to survive the outdoors 8-mile round-trip hike Learn yoga basics while enjoying nature Gain confidence to go in open water Jump from highest U.S. bungee bridge Two-hour afternoon guided ride Travel into a 2,000-year-old lava flow See the Sound from a view up high Build your two-wheeled skills Ladies-only hike

Please call 11 a.m. 7 a.m. TBA 9 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 8 a.m. TBA 8 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 9 a.m. 8 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 8 a.m. 9 a.m. 8 a.m. 9 a.m.

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Freedom Fest Whitewater rafting Oversize sturgeon fishing Bungee jumping Whitewater kayak pool session Outdoor yoga class Whitewater rafting Pike Place Market/Ride the Ducks Sea kayak Ketron Island Horseback riding Ape Caves adventures Oversize sturgeon fishing Mount Rainier sunrise hike Bella Donna sea kayak Cutts Island Intro to single-track mountain biking Survival class Mount Si hike Outdoor yoga class Sea kayak self-rescue Bungee jumping Horseback riding Ape Caves adventures Parasail Commencement Bay Mountain bike Skookum Flats Bella Donna Twin Falls hike

Free admission; public invited Minimum age: 14

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Minimum age: 12 Minimum age: 7

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Minimum age: 7 Minimum age: 14

Minimum age: 16 Minimum age: 7 6-10: $10 with paying adult

This trip can especially accommodate people with special needs. Popular Family trip. Pre-registration required.Trips subject to change without notice. Schedule a private trip; group rates may apply. For additional registration information, call 253-967-6263.

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Fabulous travel

Visit the 13th Annual Sequim Lavender Festival, the largest of its kind in North America, Friday, July 17. Lavender Street Fair admission is free, and there will be many booths with handcrafted products to delight the senses – lavender ware, artwork and natural crafts by more than 150 vendors from across the Northwest. Tickets may be purchased at a military rate to tour the farms. Registration opens Thursday, July 2. Call the FRC at 253-967-9496.

Free information, discounted tickets for local attractions available located at the PX customer service counter. ITT offers a wide variety of services including event and attraction information and tickets and reservation services. Need a vacation? The staff at ITT is ready to help you plan your next trip, whether it’s a long weekend here in the Pacific Northwest or an extended stay around the world. ITT is also a TicketMaster location where you can purchase tickets for local theaters and museums, aquariums, zoos, concerts and more. Whether you’re a football, baseball or soccer fan, Seattle is home to Explore Seattle and you’ll find some of the greatest enterthe Seahawks, Mariners tainment options in the Pacific Northwest. and Sounders, and ITT is the place to purchase your Next time you’re shopping at tickets. Ask about Universal Orlando’s AAFES, add a trip to your list! Military Salute and Anheuser-Busch AdInformation, Tickets and Tours is venture Parks’ Here’s to the Heroes.

Victoria Clipper trips Cruise from downtown Seattle directly to downtown Victoria aboard a Victoria Clipper. Be sure to watch for whales or other sea life as you cruise through unparalleled beauty. After your overnight stay, you’ll board the Victoria Clipper and sail back to Seattle. Clipper packages available at ITT.

Norwegian cruise to Alaska With the Norwegian cruise to Alaska, you’ll see more of Alaska than you ever imagined – beautiful coastlines, glaciers and wildlife like bears, bald eagles and whales – and that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Cruise departs Saturday, Aug. 29 with round-trip travel from Seattle on Norwegian Star Cruise to Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Prince Rupert. Inside staterooms starting from $893, oceanview rooms from $1,157 and balcony staterooms from $1,486. For additional information, call 253-967-3085 or stop by the ITT at the PX customer service counter.

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Fitness & well-being

July Sports & Fitness events will get you muddy and turn you into a triathlete

Fourth of July 8K Mud Run

Swim and run and bike, oh my

Aerobics, yoga and more

Watch as competitors get downright dirty on the obstacles behind Soldiers Field House. The 8K race is Saturday, July 4 at 9 a.m. After the race, head to Memorial Stadium for the Freedom Fest activities, which start at 11 a.m. and last until the fireworks at dark.

The second race of the Triple Threat Triathlon Series is Saturday, July 18. Begin with a half-mile swim followed by a 15mile bike ride and a 3-mile run. Races are open to the public. Pre-register online.

From aerobics to yoga and body sculpt to Zumba, a variety of instructional fitness classes are held at no cost to you at Jensen Family Health and Fitness Center! See the Sports & Fitness page at FortLewisMWR.com for a complete schedule.

For details, call the Sports Administration Office at 253-967-2604. For sports facility locations, see page 22.

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Summer’s in full swing, and you’re undoubtedly enjoying the outdoors with your family and friends. Keep these tips in mind, and you’ll have a safe summer while making memories that will last a lifetime. • Wear protective clothing and UVblocking sunglasses. • When possible, seek the shade, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. • Remember that being near water and sand increases your risks of sun burn. • Avoid outside tanning and UV tanning booths. Consider using sunless selftanning products instead. • Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day. • Apply sunscreen to exposed skin 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours or immediately after swimming or excessive sweating.

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Skin cancer prevention guidelines • To protect your lips from sun damage utilize a lip balm with an SPF of 15 or higher. • Keep newborns out of the sun. Sun screens should be used on babies who are at least of six months of age. • Examine your skin head-to-toe every month. • Remember to check with your physician and pharmacist if you are taking medications. Some medicines increase your sensitivity to sunlight. • See your physician every year for a professional skin exam. Contributed by Teresa Bruder, RN, Ph.D, Director, Health Promotion & Wellness Service

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The Military Child Summit 2009, hosted by Military Child and Adolescent Center of Excellence, was held to address the unique needs of military youth. FMWR writer Kate Mullinax attended the event, and here is her personal account.

Family

The life of a Junior Warrior By Kate Mullinax

I was struck by the poise and the bravery of the children, ranging in age from five to 16. All of these kids were there because either one or both of their parents is or has been deployed in the Global War on Terror. It is important to remember that not only the man or woman in uniform wears the stripes of deployments. So do the children left behind – the Junior Warriors. I study them intently as they file on to the stage, and I wonder what life is like for these children. My dad was a firefighter who worked 24-hour shifts, so the most I didn’t see him was for a day at a time. Now that I’m a military spouse who bids my husband farewell on deployments regularly, I know how hard the separation is for me. I can’t imagine how difficult it must be for a child. As we try now to have a child of our own, I wonder what challenges our child will face because of this life we lead, and what will I do as a parent to make it easier? Who better to look to for advice on the trials and triumphs of being a Soldier’s child than these brave Junior Warriors? The panel was moderated in question-and-answer format by two highly respected experts – Dr. Jean Silvernail, Director of Pacific Command Education Division, and Dr. Steve Cozza, Professor, Department of Psychiatry at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Their calm and reassuring way of asking questions helped the kids let down their guards and feel comfortable opening up and talking about their life experiences with the crowd. They all have different stories that represent their unique experiences. The toughest part of enduring deployments isn’t exactly the same for any two kids. For 16-year-old Justin Bergquist, the toughest part is watching his dad leave again after R&R. “R&R is when we had

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Brotherly bond: Justin Bergquist, 16, and five-year-old Jackson Gross met at a camp for children of military servicemembers. Courtesy photo

major bonding time.” Nine-year-old Isaiah Elliott is the child of dual-military parents. He currently lives with his cousin while both of his parents are deployed. Dr. Cozza asks him to talk a bit about the challenges he faces with both of his parents being away, and what’s the hardest part? “Not being able to talk to them. You may do good on a test and you go home and look for your mom and dad but remember they’re not there and

you feel sad about that,” he said. The time difference presents a whole new set of challenges. “It’s hard to stay awake. Sometimes you may fall asleep and not be able to talk to them and you have something important you want to say,” he continued. When Isaiah does get to talk to his parents, it’s separately. “My dad can talk for five minutes and my mom can talk the rest. It would be a lot better if I could talk to them at the same time,

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Army Medical Center June earlier this month.

Family

because then I wouldn’t have to repeat Operation Military Kids Camp that first “I would want to have more R&R things, and we’d be like a family again, brought 16-year-old Justin and 5-yeartimes so it would be less time in betalking together and saying what’s on old Jackson Gross together. Justin tween of missing them.You would know your mind.” explains the camp, “We talked about when they were coming back so you In that moment, every adult in the issues that kids have and what others could hang out, and when they would room falls silent and we collectively can do to help.” be gone again,” Bria elaborates. take on a fraction of Isaiah’s pain. Meanwhile, Jackson chimes in with And of course there’s the topic of A 9-year-old has summed it up so youthful exuberance, “He carried me support. What can we do to support simply and poignantly, military children? Turns he wants to be a out, support from each family again. My heart other is key. When “I want to join the Army because of my dad and aches for him. I want asked how they would what he does. He’s helping our country, and I want to hug this brave little feel about having a way boy and tell him he’ll to communicate with to help our country, too.” – Cameron Vogel, age 12 get through this and other military children have a normal family on the computer, the life again. response was univer“For me it got worse as I got older on his shoulders when I was there.” sally favorable. “Just to know there’s because I realized my parents were The bond between the two is palsomeone else you could relate to missing out on a lot of our extrapable. Jackson smiles and adds random instead of hundreds of other kids who curricular activities, like sports, and pieces of his life that are at the foredon’t have parents deployed.You could that was really tough” says 16-year-old front of his 5-year-old mind, such as, “I talk and say how you really feel instead Bethany Boice. have a guinea pig and her name is Sally.” of talking to people you really don’t Fifteen-year-old Bria White elaboEveryone laughs and is happy to see think understand anything about it,” rates, “They have this idea of who you that this indeed appears to be a perIsaiah explains. were when they left, and you grow a lot fectly normal, happy little boy. EventuOne commonality in all the military and change, and they meet a completely ally, Justin takes the microphone from kids, not surprisingly, is love of country. different person when they get back. It’s Jackson who rests his head contentedly Twelve-year-old Cameron Vogel says, “I hard for them to adjust to the new side on Justin’s knee. I later find out that want to join the Army because of my dad of you.” Jackson’s dad has just concluded his and what he does. He’s helping our counOne thing the kids on the panel were R&R the day before. His bond with Justry, and I want to help our country, too.” able to agree on is that it helps to bond tin suddenly takes on an even greater Justin is in Junior ROTC and plans with other military kids going through importance. on knocking out basic training in the the same experience. Bethany is a child of The open dialogue between the summer between his junior and senior recently retired dual-military parents. “At children cultivates ideas and lessons year of high school and enlisting in the our school, they would find out in the belearned on what they feel would make Army immediately after high school ginning of the school year whose parents separation from parents more beargraduation. are deployed and put together military able. One thing that proved to be a hit Even Bethany expresses fondness for breakfasts. It was nice to know there across the board, “Have a video camera her life as a military child and a desire were other kids going through what I was so you can see them and talk to them. for that life to continue. “I’ve been going through and that I wasn’t alone.” It feels like they’re actually there at around the military so much. Military It was the bonding experience of times,” says Isaiah. families have really helped me. I feel like they’re part of my family, too. I want to have that comfort zone. I want to be a Nine-year-old part of that still.” Isaiah Elliott discussed the Dr. Cozza concludes the panel by impact of havthanking the children for their bravery ing two parents and service, “It’s clear that what you do deployed right is just as tough as what your moms and now to an dads do.” audience of 250 military and As the panel disbands, Soldiers in unicivilian health form come up to shake the tiny hands care profesof these children whose sacrifice is so sionals during significant to our nation. Maybe in the a three-day Military Child years to come they’ll fully understand and Adolescent just how big a part in our nation’s hisSummit hosted tory they have played. by Madigan For more information regarding deployment support and youth/family activities within MWR, see pages 6 and 16.

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Free assistance and support for you and your family

New Parent Support Program

Children & deployment workshop

Stress management class

Come to feel in charge of your family in a positive way with these classes. The next session of Common Sense Parenting of Toddlers and Preschoolers begins Wednesday, July 15. 1-2-3 Magic, a humorous look at parenting and serious look at discipline, is a class for parents of children ages 2-12. The two-part class is Tuesdays Aug. 4 & 11. *

This ACS workshop is designed to help parents understand the challenges children face with deployments and the steps to help everyone cope more effectively. If you would like to attend the Thursday, July 9 workshop, call 253-967-8430. *

The Fort Lewis Advocacy Program’s stress management class will meet Wednesdays July 7, 14, 21 and 28. Get a better understanding about how stress impacts your physical and emotional reactions as well as your health, and walk away with useful stress management tools.

* Limited child care available with preregistration at Clarkmoor Hourly Care Center. Call 253-966-1088.

For contact information, see the phone listings on page 22.

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Walk to Iraq and Back First Swing golf camps Start Smart sports camp Youth bowling Sports Fit Friday British Soccer Camp Bump, Set, Spike volleyball camp Craig Hodges basketball camp Fall soccer Youth Fitness Program

Mondays & Wednesdays July 28-30; Aug. 25-27 July 7-9; Aug. 11-13 July 7 - Aug. 27 Fridays July 10; 24; Aug. 7; 21 July 20-24 Aug. 3-5 Aug. 17-21 Aug. 24 - Oct. 17 Ongoing

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Deployment support activity

Date & time

Ages

Wild Waves Family Fun Center Whitewater rafting Tour of Safeco Field Horseback riding Argosy Cruise (Lake Washington) Point Defiance Zoo & go-karts Drive-in move (CYSS sports field)

Wednesdays July 1 & 29, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 9 p.m.

11-18 11-18 14-18 8-11 11-18 11-18 11-18 all ages

The exciting summer deployment support activities are for youth of deployed Soldiers. A copy of deployment orders must be online at CYSS Central Registration, and youth must be CYSS-registered. For registration information, call CYSS Central Registration at 253-967-2494.

Free basketball camp for children of deployed Soldiers The Craig Hodges Basketball Camp will be held Aug. 17 through Aug. 21 at the Teen Zone Gym. Children ages 5 to 10 will meet from 9 to 11 a.m. and ages 11 to 18 will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Craig Hodges, the assistant coach for the L.A. Lakers, is a two-time NBA Champion. Children of non-deployed parents may register for $80. Children must be registered with CYSS; registration is open through Monday, Aug. 17.

Family

Sports programs

Free business training and a fun, rewarding career Earn up to $2,000 per month working from home as a Family Child Care provider. The next orientation is Tuesday, July 7 with provisional classes Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 17 and Monday, July 20. Fort Lewis kids need you â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sign up today. For information, call 253-967-3039.

Speak Out on the Road With this state 4-H program, meet other teens ages 14-18 with military parents, and speak about your experiences of being a military youth. Travel south to Portland and then continue to Pasco, Wash., and Boise. The bus departs from Bremerton Sunday, July 26 and returns Saturday, Aug. 1. The trip costs $50 (accommodations and meals included). The registration deadline is Monday, July 6. Call 253-967-3188 for details.

Middle school summer camp Call the Teen Zone at 253-967-4441 for a summer of trips to remember.

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Youth ages 12 to 17 are invited to join Child, Youth and School Services at the Monday, July 27 Tacoma Rainiers game at Cheney Stadium â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for free! The first 45 children to sign up with CYSS will receive a free Rainiers baseball cap.The trip includes a free hotdog dinner at the ballpark and transportation. For registration information, call Child,Youth and School Services Central Registration at 253-967-2494. For facility contact information, see page 22.

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Finance & education

Free assistance with college Military Spouse Career Advancement Account Are you a Fort Lewis military spouse looking for a portable career? The Military Spouse Career Advancement Account may be used to pay up to $3,000 in fees for one year and may be renewed for one additional year. The money may be used for training or education in the following fields: health care, education, financial services and skilled trades, as well as human resources, business management, hospitality management and homeland security. For additional information, visit militaryonesource.com and click on My CAA, or call the Military OneSource career and education consultants at 1-800-342-9647.

You may be eligible to use your spouse’s GI Bill The “Post 9/11 GI Bill” allows the Secretary of Defense to provide currently serving troops the opportunity to transfer education benefits to a spouse or to one or more of the individual’s children. This benefit will be available beginning next month. There are certain requirements – time in service and additional commitment – a servicemember must meet before being eligible for the transfer. The Soldier may transfer all or part of the GI Bill to a spouse or child(ren), and the spouse and children must meet additional eligibility requirements. For additional information go online to gibill2008.org and navigate to the Frequently Asked Questions tab.

Stone Army Education Center opportunities Consumer Alert – Test Prep Scams

National testing programs have received complaints regarding questionable products and services. Before investing in these programs, call the Education Service Officer at 253-967-7174.

Free education counseling is avail-

able on a first-come, first-served basis at the Fort Lewis Stone Army Education Center (Building 6242 on Colorado Ave.; 253-967-7174) Monday through Wednesday and Friday From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and at Madigan (253-968-2707), Room # G-94-6 (ground floor/Reenlistment Office),Tuesday from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and Thursday from 1 to 4:30 p.m.

The Technical and Academic Resource Center is a high-tech, multi-

media and computer resource facility offering computer access, CAC pin reset and more. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 8:15 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Friday 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed federal holidays). For more information, please call 253-967-2171.

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in technology training, offers free onsite and at-home innovative technology courses. For more information please logon to http://fortlewis.giantcampus.com or call 1-800-386-4223.

ROTC Green-to-Gold briefing is Thursday, July 16 at 1:30 p.m. and the Troops to Teachers briefing is Wednesday, July 8 at 1 p.m.; both are at Stone Education Center. For more information, call 253-967-7174. An onsite bookstore operates with extended hours during the first week of each term. As the only MWR bookstore Army-wide, all funds generated are returned to the community. For hours, call 253-964-8185.

The Stone Education Center Battle Bean offers specialty drinks and food

items.Try this month’s specialty drink, “Red,White & Blue Italian crème soda.”

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It’s easy to have your voice heard with ICE By Curtis F. Atkinson

We want to hear from YOU!

Feedback

MWR relies on customers and the Interactive Customer Evaluation system to keep facilities and programs toprate. Here’s what you had to say this month:

The “Voice of the Customer” helps improve programs and services by providing invaluable feedback to Fort Lewis leaders and managers. When you, as customers, share your thoughts and comments with the Interactive Customer Evaluation system, the direct feedback promotes rapid interaction between you and the service providers. We feel it is just as important to provide feedback to you as it is to receive your comments and concerns. In addition to tracking each comment until it is resolved, it is Garrison policy to respond to you within three working days if you requested a response. MWR has many facilities and activities dedicated to making your summer (or any time of year) one to remember. See comments, at left, for feedback on some of these facilities. If you visited a service at Fort Lewis and were pleased with it and the way you were treated, submit an ICE comment to let the management know. Were you satisfied with the service? Did it meet your needs? These are the most important questions to answer. If you want to recognize an individual, please take the time to get a complete name so the supervisor knows to whom you are referring. ICE is accessible through Army OneStop kiosks or online at https://ice. disa. mil. Anyone may click on the ICE logo to be forwarded to the Fort Lewis ICE Web site. Be sure to answer all of the questions. The more feedback you provide, the better. Curtis Atkinson is a Customer Service Officer for the Customer Management System/Interactive Customer Evaluation at Fort Lewis. He may be reached at curtis.f.atkinson@us.army.mil.

> Libraries: We love going to the Book Patch! Ms. Teresa is such a wonderful lady! All the ladies that work there go out of their way to make sure my girls have the books they want to read. I think my girls have read more this summer than they have in the last two years! I recommend a visit to all of my friends with kids! The summer reading program was a blast! > Eagles Pride Golf Course: Great attitude, felt very welcome and can’t wait to go back again with friends. Keep up the good work. > Outdoor Recreation’s SCUBA Shop: Fort Lewis Scuba is the best dive shop that I have seen. Keep up the good job. The service at the dive shop is great. The instructors are very outgoing and easy to understand. A very professional business and great group of people to communicate with. Fort Lewis SCUBA has the very best outstanding service and attitude. Absolutely the best dive shop around. Fort Lewis SCUBA puts the other local dive shops to shame. Their quality

and selection of equipment and prices can’t be beat. > Outdoor Recreation’s travel camp and cabins: Thank you and your staff for a wonderful facility. My extended family stayed in up to nine cabins. As can be expected with lots of people, there were a few hiccups that your staff helped smooth out very graciously. Amber, especially, went our of her way to make sure everything worked well. She adjusted dates, canceled reservations and was all around helpful, generous and up beat! My family was impressed with the grounds, the cabins, the customer service ... Please recognize all your staff for their hospitality and commitment to quality customer service. I hope we can do it again in another two or three years! > Auto Skills Center: Out of 21 years in service and many auto craft shops at other installations, this one is by far the best. All the employees were very helpful and courteous. They are not just collecting a paycheck, but actually helping customers. FortLewisMWR.com

Fort Lewis Family and Morale, Welfare & Recreation phone listings Food and fun

Location

Phone number

Family

American Lake Cmty Ctr Arts & Crafts Center Battle Bean coffee shops

Building 8085 North Fort Building 5038 Pendleton Ave. Building 2166 Liggett Ave. Stone Education Center Building 11589 North Fort Arts & Crafts Ctr, Pendleton Ave. Building 2272 Liggett Ave. Building 2400 Bitar Ave. Building 3-A-3 North Fort Off I-5, Exit 116

253-964-1209 253-967-5001 253-964-8838 253-964-8152 253-964-8837 253-967-5636 253-967-4661 253-964-0331 253-964-0144 253-967-6522 253-967-4294 253-964-4054 253-964-3161 253-966-0400 253-967-5776

Building 2140 Waller Hall Army Community Service Building 2140 Waller Hall Army Emergency Relief After-hours emergencies, Red Cross Army Family Team Building Building 2166 Liggett Ave. Building 4274 Idaho St. Army Volunteer Corps Beachwood Child Dev. Ctr Building 8300 North Fort Lewis Building 2140 Waller Hall Center of Excellence Building 2295 12th & Bitar Central Registration Building 2095 Bitar Ave. Clarkmoor Child Dev. Ctr Clarkmoor Hourly Care Ctr Building 2094, Bitar Ave. Building 2166 Liggett Ave DSHS Building 2166 Liggett Ave Employment Readiness Exceptional Family Mbr Prgm Building 2140 Waller Hall Family Advocacy Program Building 2013 N. 3rd St. Building 2013 N. 3rd St. Family Child Care Building 4274 Idaho St. Family Events & Prgm Building 4274 Idaho St. Family Resource Center Immigration & Naturalization Building 2140 Waller Hall Building 2140 Waller Hall Information & Referral Building 2140 Waller Hall Loan Closet Building 6995 Jackson Ave Madigan Child Dev. Ctr Military Family Life Consults. Building 2166 Liggett Ave. Mobilization & Deployment Building 2166 Liggett Ave. New Parent Support Prgm Building 2013 N. 3rd St. Building 8485 Amn Lake Ave. North Fort Youth Center Building 4274 Idaho St. Private Organizations Building 8197 Amn Lake Dr. Raindrops & Rainbows Relocation Readiness Prgm Building 2140 Waller Hall Building 2140 Waller Hall School Liaison Office Building 2021C Liggett Ave. Soldier & Family Asst. Ctr Building 2275 Liggett Ave. Summit Arena Building 2295 12th & Bitar Teen Zone Building 2166 Liggett Ave. WIC Building 2295 12th & Bitar Youth sports

BOSS Program Bowl Arena Cascade Community Ctr Club North Eagles Pride Golf Course Event information line Madigan CafĂŠ Post Exchange (AAFES) Russell Landing CafĂŠ Special Events Office

Building 9903 Old Madigan Building 5280 Main Post Building 8981 North Fort Building 2013 N. 3rd St.

Fabulous travel

Location

Information,Tickets & Tours Lodging Northwest Adventure Ctr Equipment rental & sales Outdoor adventures Scuba diving center Storage lot reservations Travel camp, cabin rental Paintball reservations Rifle & Pistol Range Russell Landing Marina Shoreline Park Skeet & Trap Range

AAFES Main Store Building 2111 Building 8050 North Fort NAC NAC NAC NAC NAC North Fort Lewis Range 15 American Lake Rd.North Fort Lewis Beach Road, North Fort Lewis Building 3969 2nd Div. Range Rd.

253-967-3085 253-967-2815 253-967-8282 253-967-8282 253-967-6263 253-967-3405 253-967-5415 253-967-5415 253-912-8000 253-967-9803 253-967-2510 253-967-2510 253-967-7056

Fitness & well-being

Location

Phone number

Sports Admin. Office Cowan & Memorial stadiums Jensen child care Jensen Family Health & Fitness Keeler Sports & Fitness Ctr Keeler Pool McVeigh Sports & Fitness Ctr Kimbro Pool Sheridan Sports & Fitness Ctr Soldiers Field House Soldiers Field House Pool Wilson Sports & Fitness Ctr

Building 3236 2nd Div & Handrich Building 2170 Bitar Ave. & 12th St. Building 2022 Liggett Ave. & Div. Building 2022 Liggett Ave. & Div. Building 9993 Garfield St. Keeler Sports & Fitness Center Building 2160 Liggett Ave. McVeigh Sports & Fitness Center Building 3759 Stryker Ave. Building 3236 2nd Div.& Handrich Soldiers Field House Building 11596, D St. & 41st Div.

253-967-2604 253-967-2912 253-967--1254 253-967-5975 253-967-6808 253-967-6652 253-967-5869 253-967-5026 253-967-7311 253-967-4771

Phone number

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253-967-7471

Event registration forms available at fitness facilities and at FortLewisMWR.com.

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Phone number 253-967-7166 253-967-9852 1-877-272-7337 253-967-2382 253-967-2324 253-967-2600 253-967-3314 253-967-2494 253-967-2300 253-966-2490 253-966-9419 253-967-3538 253-967-9704 253-967-5940 253-967-7364 253-966-7935 253-967-9496 253-967-3628 253-967-6399 253-967-3635 253-967-2800 253-495-8425 253-967-9916 253-967-5940 253-966-7166 253-967-3910 253-967-2600 253-967-3628 253-967-7195 253-966-8433 253-967-4458 253-967-4441 253-966-4956 253-967-2405

Finance & education

Location

Phone number

Book Patch Library Crittenberger Library Financial Planning Grandstaff Library Stone Education Center

Building 2109 N. 10th St. Building 3271 2nd Div. Dr Building 2140 Waller Hall Building 2109 N. 10th St. Building 6242 Colorado Ave.

253-967-5533 253-967-2824 253-967-3525 253-967-5889 253-967-7174

Feedback

Location

Customer Svc Mgmt System

https://ice.disa. mil

Phone number 253-967-0052

Call facility listed for hours of operation and details, or visit FortLewisMWR.com for hours of operation.

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STONE EDUCATION CENTER Building 6242 Colorado Ave. Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday 8 to 11 a.m.

NORTH FORT Building 11589 17th St. Monday – Friday 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday 8 to 11 a.m.

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