5-158th General Support Aviation Battalion
Family Readiness Group Flash 31 March - 6 April 2014
5-158th GSAB Family Readiness Group Mission Statement
The 5-158th AVN REGT Family Readiness Group will provide an avenue of mutual support and assistance and a network of communication among the Family Members, the Chain of Command, and Community Resources, thereby encouraging resilience among Mission Ready Soldiers and their Families.
Special points of interest: Month of the Military Child Autism Awareness Month Travel Opportunities Illesheim Gate Closure for PT Military and Community Events
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Contents of this FLASH are compiled from multiple Military Family news sources. Material presented does not represent the views or endorsement of the 5-158th AVN REGT, 12th CAB, or the Army. This material is for personal use of the readers. All readers are encouraged to do further research for all applicable restrictions and guidelines.
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Family Readiness Group Flash 31 March - 6 April 2014 DoDEA joins the Department of Defense and the military community in celebrating April as the Month of the Military Child. Throughout the month, DoDEA will encourage schools to plan events that recognize and show appreciation for our military children. We know that military children face many challenges that are unique to their situation, such as having a parent deployed for extended periods of time and moving frequently. Deployments and family separations can be stressful times for children. DoDEA schools are part of the wide community support network available to families. Teachers, counselors, and psychologists guide honest and open discussions with students to help with easier transitions and adjustments, connected with military children. Our most important contribution is to remain focused on the educational mission and provide a stable environment for the children in our schools especially during these times of stress. This year, we’re inviting everyone to “Purple Up!” which is an annual campaign created four years ago by Operation Military Kids (OMK). OMK is an organization dedicated to military children. During the month of April they encourage community awareness and support of military children. OMK also asks the nation to join together for an event they call, “Purple Up! For Military Kids” and wear purple on a designated day in April. We are encouraging everyone across the DoDEA school system to wear purple on, April 30th as a visible way to show support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices. OMK chose purple because it is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military, as it is the combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine red and Navy blue. PURPLE UP! FOR MOST DODEA SCHOOLS WILL BE APRIL 30TH. CONFIRM THE DATE WITH YOUR SCHOOL. Military Kids Connect (MKC) militarykidsconnect.t2.health.mil/ MKC is an online community of military children (ages 6-17 yr old), and offers informative activities, fun games, helpful videos, and interesting user surveys that can guild and reinforce understanding, resilience, and coping skills in military children and their peer. About The Month of the Military Child www.monthofthemilitarychild.com/about-this-month/ Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger in l986 designated each April as “The Month of the Military Child”. Our Military Kids www.ourmilitarykids.org/ Did you know 4 out of 5 children of Reservists deal with increased stress during a deployment? Operation: Military Kids www.operationmilitarykids.org/public/home.aspx This site is the U.S. Army's collaborative effort with America's communities to support children and youth impacted by deployment. Regardless of whether Families are experiencing deployment for the first time, the second time or another in a series of multiple deployments, OMK’s goal is to connect military children and youth with... U.S. Army MWR www.armymwr.com/momc.aspx Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, the G9 division of the Army’s Installation Management Command, is a comprehensive network of quality support and leisure services that enhances the lives of Soldiers, Civilians, Families, military retirees and other eligible participants. Celebrate Your Military Kid! www.militaryfamily.org/feature-articles/april-is-month-of-the.html April is the Month of the Military Child and we want to feature YOUR military kid! Throughout the month on our page, we Facebook will post video, photo, and quote submissions from military kids around the country – submit yours today! rmy OneSource April is Month of the Military Child! This special celebration is a legacy of former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger – established to underscore the important role children play in the Armed Forces.
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Family Readiness Group Flash 31 March - 6 April 2014 Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. Scientists do not know yet exactly what causes these differences for most people with ASD. However, some people with ASD have a known difference, such as a genetic condition. There are multiple causes of ASD, although most are not yet known. There is often nothing about how people with ASD look that sets them apart from other people, but they may communicate, interact, behave, and learn in ways that are different from most other people. The learning, thinking, and problem-solving abilities of people with ASD can range from gifted to severely challenged. Some people with ASD need a lot of help in their daily lives; others need less. A diagnosis of ASD now includes several conditions that used to be diagnosed separately: autistic disorder, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDDNOS), and Asperger syndrome. These conditions are now all called autism spectrum disorder. ASD begins before the age of 3 and last throughout a person's life, although symptoms may improve over time. Some children with ASD show hints of future problems within the first few months of life. In others, symptoms may not show up until 24 months or later. Some children with an ASD seem to develop normally until around 18 to 24 months of age and then they stop gaining new skills, or they lose the skills they once had. Studies have shown that one third to half of parents of children with an ASD noticed a problem before their child’s first birthday, and nearly 80%–90% saw problems by 24 months of age. It is important to note that some people without ASD might also have some of these symptoms; however, for people with ASD, the impairments make life very challenging. Possible "Red Flags" A person with ASD might: •Not respond to their name by 12 months of age •Not point at objects to show interest (point at an airplane flying over) by 14 months •Not play "pretend" games (pretend to "feed" a doll) by 18 months •Avoid eye contact and want to be alone •Have trouble understanding other people's feelings or talking about their own feelings •Have delayed speech and language skills •Repeat words or phrases over and over (echolalia) •Give unrelated answers to questions •Get upset by minor changes •Have obsessive interests •Flap their hands, rock their body, or spin in circles •Have unusual reactions to the way things sound, smell, taste, look, or feel •Flaps hands, rocks body, or spins self in circles Children develop at their own pace, so it can be difficult to tell exactly when a child will learn a particular skill. But, there are age-specific developmental milestones used to measure a child’s social and emotional progress in the first few years of life. To learn more about developmental milestones, visit "Learn the Signs. Act Early," a campaign designed by CDC and a coalition of partners to teach parents, health care professionals, and child care providers about early childhood development, including possible "red flags" for autism spectrum disorders. For more information: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/signs.html
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Family Readiness Group Flash 31 March - 6 April 2014 Information for travel to Turkey US passport holders: Beginning 10 April 2014, a visa may be obtained in advance from a Turkish embassy or consulate or purchased at the point of entry into Turkey for $20 USD (cash only). Persons who plan to remain in Turkey for more than 90 days must obtain a visa prior to arrival. Beginning 10 April 2014, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs will no longer provide visas upon arrival to foreign travelers. Visitors will be required to obtain a visa in advance from a Turkish embassy or consulate, or from the e-visa online application system (recommended) at https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/
Workplace Violence Prevention Program In order to provide a safe community and working environment the USAG Ansbach Garrison Commander has ensured the establishment of the Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board (AFDCB) and a Workplace Violence Prevention Program. To become more informed on what these two programs are or to report work place violence please click on the below links: Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board http://teamansbach.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=38959&action=edit Workplace Violence Prevention Program http://teamansbach.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=33084&action=edit
International Bow hunter Certification - 5 April 2014
Who: 15 wanting to hunt with a bow in North America or Europe What: International Bow hunter Certification When: 5-6 April 2014 Where: WILD Jaeger Hunting and Fishing Center (Bahnhofstr. 2, 92249 Vilseck, Germany) Why: So you can take your hunting to the next Level! About Course: Bow hunter Education: required to hunt WILD game with bow and arrow. Teaches the things that make bow hunting a special challenge, making you a more successful hunter. Minimum course time: 8 hours. Minimum age for course: 11 years.
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Family Readiness Group Flash 31 March - 6 April 2014 The University of Oklahoma now offers a Masters of Education The 36 credit hour program focuses on Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum. Courses will be offered on-site by professors from the University of Oklahoma's main campus. OU is currently conducting a survey for planning and scheduling purposes. If you are interested in the Masters of Education degree and would like to have input into courses offered locally please complete the survey. Your feedback is very important! For more information about the Master of Education degree or any of our other Master's degree programs, contact your local OU office at 09802-83-3325 or email apansbach@ou.edu.
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Family Readiness Group Flash 31 March - 6 April 2014 In and Around Europe April thru June 2014 APRIL EVENTS Brugge Chocolate Festival - Bruges A festival all about chocolate, chocolate and chocolate Dia de Sant Jordi - Barcelona The Ramblas becomes a huge flower market and book stall (men buys the woman a flower, the women buy their man a book) Flemenco Summit - Madrid The best of flamenco Glasow Art Fair - Glasgow Now in its 13th year presenting artwork from galleries throught the UK IndieLisboa Independent Film Festival - Lisbon Hundreds of independent films are screened Queensday - Amsterdam It is the Queen mothers birthday. It’s a big party - and it's orange Summer in Tivoli - Copenhagen Theatre, dance, music and films. Amusemetn park open from April till September
Belgium
MAY EVENTS Balmoral Show - Belfast "2008 saw a record number of livestock exhibitiors". You go, enjoy Brussels Jazz Marathon - Brussels More than 100 concerts over a single weekend with locally and internationally acclaimed musicians Chelsea Flower Show - London Global floral event looking nice nice Fiesta de San Isidro - Madrid Celebrating the start of a new Bullfighting season French Open - Paris One of the ATP top four tennis tournaments
JUNE EVENTS Animafest - Zagreb World Festival of Animated Film Bukta Open Air Festival - Tromso Openair music festival under the midnight sun Donauinselfest - Vienna Free pop-music festival Dance Prague - Prague Classic, contemporary, jazz and folk dancer gather from all over the world Eurokaz - Zagreb Famous European theatre festival Love Parade - Berlin The biggest Techno/Dance party in the world Midnight Sun Marathon - Tromso Rapidly expanding marathon (not in length, but in popularity) Ommegang - Brussels Celebrating the Virgin Mary Statue from Antwerp to Brussels Prague writers' Festival - Prague
Spain
Denmark
Austria
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Effective 1 April 2014: The outbound lane at Storck Barracks will be closed Monday thru Fridays, 0615-0800hrs, to allow a safer area for PT runs. The speed limit will be reduced to 10mph/15kph during these times, from the front gate to bldg #6631, for runner's safety.
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Many things affect the overall health of the community. Your Community Health Promotion Council wants to hear what matters to you. Give us a better picture of what people in the community think needs improvement or is great as it is. The survey will take 10-15 minutes and is open until the end of March 2014.
Your opinion is important! MAKE IT COUNT Visit http://go.usa.gov/Z7D9 Page 15
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April 1 - 2 Closed Thursday April 3 12 Years A Slave (R) 1900 Friday April 4 Noah (PG-13) 1900 Saturday April 5 Sabotage (R) 1600 Noah (PG-13) 1900 Sunday April 6 Muppets Most Wanted (PG) 1500 Noah (PG-13) 1800 April 7 - 9 Closed Thursday April 10 Sabotage (R) 1900 Friday April 11 Captain America: The Winter Soldier in 3D (PG-13) 1900 Saturday April 12 300: Rise of an Empire (R) 1600 Captain America: The Winter Soldier in 3D (PG-13) 1900 Sunday April 13 Muppets Most Wanted (PG) 1500 Noah (PG-13) 1800 April 14 - 16 Closed
Thursday April 17 Sabotage (R) 1900 Friday April 18 Captain America: The Winter Soldier in 3D (PG-13) 1900 Saturday April 19 Rio 2 in 3D (G) 1600 Draft Day (PG-13) 1900 Sunday April 20 Rio 2 in 3D (G) 1500 Oculus (R) 1800 April 21 - 23 Closed Thursday April 24 Draft Day (PG-13) 1900 Friday April 25 Transcendence (PG-13) 1900 Saturday April 26 Heaven is for Real (PG) 1600 Transcendence (PG-13) 1900 Sunday April 27 Rio 2 in 3D (G) 1500 Heaven is for Real (PG) 1800 April 28 - 30 Closed
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Family Readiness Liaison Melanie Johnson BLDG 5815, 09250 Katterbach, Bayern, Germany FRL Phone: (314)467-3144 F Co. Phone (314)467-3150 Cell: 01713597381 E-mail: melanie.r.johnson23.mil@mail.mil