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Community Ledger, July 29

Published: 03:06PM July 28th, 2011

Gates and roadwork progress on JBLM

The paving work on 41st Division Drive has been completed.

The section of 41st Division Drive previously closed through July 22 for road work between Ohio/Colorado avenues and Nevada/Tacoma avenues is now open to traffic.

Stryker Avenue will be closed from 41st Division Drive to just short of 14th Street. Motorists are advised to get on Stryker Avenue from 41st Street heading south, take a left on Mann Street and another left on 14th Street. Detours will be in place to direct traffic.

The D Street Gate on JBLM Lewis North: The next East Drive project plans repairs starting at the end of the D-Street widening to DuPont/Steilacoom Road requiring road closure in July.

Drivers using Jackson Avenue near Madigan Army Medical Center should expect delays for a few months as contractors repair a one-mile stretch of road from the barricades near the Madigan Gate to Transmission Line Road. The project is scheduled for completion in August.

More information about traffic revision updates and construction changes will come as the contractor announces them. For road conditions, call 967-1733.

Calendar

The following holidays and days of no scheduled activities are planned:

• Aug. 12, DONSA

• Sept. 2, DONSA

• Sept. 5, Labor Day

• Oct. 7, DONSA

• Oct. 10, Columbus Day

• Nov. 11, Veteran’s Day

• Nov. 14, DONSA

• Nov. 24, Thanksgiving Day

• Nov. 25, DONSA

• Dec. 23, DONSA

• Dec. 25, Christmas Day

• Dec. 26, Christmas holiday

• Dec. 30, DONSA

• Jan. 1, New Year’s Day

• Jan. 2, New Year holiday

Soldier Show coming

See the best show in town Monday and Tuesday when the U.S. Soldier Show arrives at Carey Theater. Three free performances feature a musical celebration through song and dance by U.S. Army Soldiers for the Joint Base Lewis-McChord community.

Monday’s show is at 7 p.m. and Tuesday’s shows are at 2 and 7 p.m.

Farewell to Weldon

Colonel Kenny Weldon relinquishes command of 627th Air Base Group, the Air Force organization organic to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, to Col. Valerie Hasberry, Tuesday at 9 a.m. in Hangar 7, Building 1164 on McChord Field.

There will be a retirement ceremony for Weldon at 1 p,m, Tuesday, at the Co-located Club, featuring a unique flag-folding ceremony commemorating his rising in the ranks during 26 years of service.

Hiring Heroes fair

A career fair for wounded, ill, injured and transitioning servicemembers will take place Aug. 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at American Lake Community Center at 8085 NCO Beach Road on Lewis North of Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

Veterans, military spouses and primary caregivers are also welcome. Come talk with DOD, other federal agencies and private sector recruiters about future opportunities in civilian career fields.

Even if you’re not getting out of the military for another six months or longer — come and talk with recruiters and start networking now.

The fair is sponsored by the Army Career and Alumni Program. For more information: Call Sylvia Parker at (703) 696-8672 or e-mail Sylvia.Parker@cpms.osd.mil

Got a great idea?

Got a better way? Make a suggestion today. Do you have an idea or suggestion to save the installation money or improve the quality of operations and services?

If so, you are eligible for cash awards for your ideas through the JBLM Army Suggestion Program. Any JBLM employee (military or civilian) may submit a suggestion. Fill out a suggestion form on the ASP website: https://asp.hqda.pentagon.mil/public/default.htm or for more information call 477-1078.

Triple threat triathlon

JBLM Sports and Fitness presents the last of the 19th annual Triple Threat Triathlon Series Aug. 20. Swim, bike and run your way to glory as you compete for the coveted “triple threat crown.” The series consists of a 250- or 800-yard swim, 15-mile bike and three-mile run at Shoreline Park on American Lake and on trails at Lewis North.

Register online at JBLMmwr.com; click on WebTrac to view the race schedule. There will be no sign-ups on race days. For more information, call 967-4768.

Child care during PCS

Moving? Have kids? If you’re an active duty Air Force member PCSing to or from JBLM McChord Field, you may be eligible for free child care. The Air Force Aid Society pays up to 20 hours of child care for each eligible dependent child. Certificates are good for within 60 days of PCS. Call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 982-2695 for details.

Free app for FMWR

The JBLM MWR Mobile App has just been updated! Look for GPS directions to your favorite MWR facility in the Directory and the MWR Mobile Hours of Operation page. An Android version is coming soon! Visit itunes.apple.com/us/app/jblm-mwr to download your free app.

For young wrestlers

Download and fill out forms from JBLMmwr.com under WebTrac/online registration, CYS Services. For more information, call CYSS at 967-2977.

Waiting on Warriors

Is your Family member deployed, unaccompanied, TDY, TAD, or away, etc.. Please join Waiting on Warriors for fun and fellowship at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel, 9120 Transmission Line Road, JBLM, Aug. 9 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Limited free CYSS child care on site. Bring proof of CYSS enrollment or your CYSS swipe card if you have one. Our theme is Karaoke Night. We will have Panera catering for dinner. Chapel NeXt will be providing the main dish, if you’re able please bring a dessert. WOW is sponsored by Chapel NeXt. RSVP to Carolyn Clanton, deployedfamiliesjblm@yahoo.com. Open to all branches of service and all Family members.

Hot cars and bikes

Beat the heat in a cool way with the Hot Summer Night auto and motorcycle show Aug. 27 at JBLM McChord Field. The party at Heritage Park overlooking the airfield starts at 4 p.m. and features live rock music with the 56th Army Rock Band and Whiskey River. Barbecue dinners and beverages are available for purchase.

If you have a car, truck or motorcycle you wish to enter to compete for first, second or third place, entry is free on-site before the show. For more information, call 982-0718/0719.

Puyallup Med. Home

The Madigan-Puyallup Community Medical Home, located at 10507, 156th Street East, Suite 112 in Puyallup is accepting active duty Family member patients. The clinic uses the team-based Medical Home concept to patient care to meet your needs for you convenience including being close where you live. This is Madigan Healthcare System’s next step in creating the premier military health system with our mission of bringing military medicine closer to home for active duty Families that provides high quality and accessible care.

If you would like to change your enrollment to the Puyallup Clinic, you may do so by calling 477-5053 or by emailing your name, sponsor last four and family member names and dates of birth to PuyallupMH2@amedd.army.mil or by stopping by a Tricare Service Center at Madigan or the McChord Health Clinic.

Customer service jobs

AffiliatedComputer Services, Inc, a Xerox Company, located in Lacey, will recruit customer service agents Aug. 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the JBLM Employment Readiness Program in the Army Community Services Annex, Building 2166 at the corner of South 12th Street and Liggett Avenue.

Start application process at https://acs-inc.evolvondemand.net/offline/1965. Call Joyce at (360) 923-8656 or Andrea Lee at (360) 923 8654.

Open mic at the Bistro

The Bistro at Russell Landing features live music Saturdays from 6 to 9 p.m. at Open Mic Night. Want to perform?

Dinner reservations are available. Call 964-2813.

Survivors honored

Surviving Family Member Appreciation Day will be held on Aug. 20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the American Lake Community Center, Bldg. P8085 on Joint Base Lewis-McChord Lewis North. This event is to honor surviving spouses and Family members by recognizing their contributions to our country and provide current information about benefits and programs available.

Youth soccer signups

Download and fill out forms from JBLMmwr.com under WebTrac/online registration, CYSS. For more information, call CYSS at 967-2977.

Lifeguard positions

Are you over age 16 and looking for a job? Lifeguarding positions are currently available at JBLM. Call 966-1442 for application details. Interested in taking a lifeguarding course? Call 967-5026 for class dates and times.

Be an Army warrant

The warrant officer briefs are held every Tuesday at noon at Evergreen Theater, Building 3405 on 2nd Division Drive. To see whether you have the qualifications, call or e-mail Chief Warrant Officer 3 Adam Pollett, 590-3242, Gordon.pollett@usarec.army.mil or Sgt. 1st Class James Grant, 590-3244, james.grant2@usarec.army.mil.

There will also be briefings at Stone Education Center on Thursday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Basketball academy

Today is the last day to register for Child and Youth School Services Anthony Slater Basketball Academy from Monday to Wednesday at the Teen Zone, JBLM Lewis Main. The fee is $60 for youth ages 5 to 18.

New 1-37 FA leader

The 1st Battalion, 37th Field Artillery Regiment will conduct a change of command ceremony today at 1 p.m. on Watkins Field, Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Lieutenant Colonel Jon P. Moore will relinquish command of the battalion to Lt. Col. Rory A. Crooks. The inclement weather location is Wilson Sports and Fitness Center, JBLM Lewis North.

Summer reading

McChord Library activities are scheduled for Tuesdays at 1 p.m. for youth and 3 p.m. for teens. Book Patch Library is holding storytimes Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. starting Wednesday. Book Patch activities are Thursdays, 1 to 3 p.m. Participants can attend activities at both locations.

Call the McChord Library at 982-3454 or the Book Patch Library at 967-5533.

Sports physicals

If your teens are assigned to the Adolescent Medicine Clinic, it’s time to get your annual sports or activity physical scheduled. Spaces are now open. They fill up fast so be sure to make yours today.

To schedule your teen’s appointment with your Adolescent Medicine Medical Home, call the Tricare Regional Appointment Center at 1 (800) 404-4506.

EFMP carnival coming

Free food, school supplies, information and fun! Join us at the Chapel Support Center, Building 747, Aug. 26 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Agencies serving special needs Families stationed on JBLM will be on hand to provide information and answers to your questions. Come out and enjoy the fun; bouncy castle, food and school supplies available while they last. Reservation required. Call by COB Aug 19, 982-2695.

Civilian pay question?

The JBLM Civilian Payroll Office, located at Building 2007A, Room 106A, has established customer service hours. Customer service representatives are available from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. daily, or call 966-9013.

Texas Hold’em tourney

Play to win in a Texas Hold ‘Em tournament series at Nelson Recreation Center Wednesdays with the finals in mid-September. Doors open at 6 p.m.; play begins at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $6 per week for each player. For details, call 967-2539.

Summer youth classes

A SKIES Unlimited Youth Academy has a variety of classes in academics, arts, dance, music, life skills, sports and exercise for infants and their parents through teens.

Register now for summer classes — it’s easy when you sign up with Child, Youth and School Services and go to WebTrac at JBLMmwr.com to view your choice of classes online. For information, call CYSS at 966-2977.

Youth golf camps

Register for Child, Youth and School Services youth golf “First Swing” camps. The participation fee is $25 for youth ages 5 to 15. The next camp meets Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. Each camp meets 9:30 to 11 a.m. You may be placed on a waiting list if registration is full.

Register at CYSS Parent Central, Building 2295, 12th and Bitar. You’ll need a full CYSS registration on file, a current sports physical, shot record, military, DOD or contractor identity card and three emergency contacts.Download and fill out forms from JBLMmwr.com under WebTrac/online registration, CYSS. For more information, call CYSS at 966-2977.

Wood cutting permits

Wood cutting on Joint Base Lewis-McChord os by permit only. For questions or information, contact Forest Resources at 964-2100 or 964-2101.

Career day at Cheney

All job-seeking members of the military Family — veterans from all conflicts, military transitioners, job-seeking National Guard and Reserve forces, wounded warriors, caregivers, military spouses and Family members are welcome to a unique career day in the Summit Club at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma. Sept. 2.

Participate in a wide range of activities, from practice interviews through on-site interviews. Talk to hiring managers about available positions and your dream job. Five-minute practice interviews will be taped and played back for professional critiques of job applicants. A webinar is also available for preparation.

Stay for the Rainiers game afterward, seated in a section reserved for career-day attendees, with 750 tickets given away to early-arriving job seekers. Ballpark food and fireworks is on the agenda, along with a Rainiers victory.

Register online at https://www.regonline.com?eventID=984651&rTypeID=508436. For onsite interviews, go to www.regonline.com/HAH_Career_Day_Tacoma.

JBLM MWR mobile app

The JBLM MWR Mobile App has just been updated.Look for GPS directions to your favorite MWR facility in the directory and the MWR Mobile Hours of Operation page. An Android version is coming soon! Visit itunes.apple.com/us/app/jblm-mwr to download your free app.

Webinar for benefits

OneSource Tricare Young Adult webinar is available online. TYA is a result of a provision in the 2011 National Defense Authorization Act that extends premium-based health coverage to eligible dependent children until age 26.

Military parents and dependent children under age 26 are encouraged to review the webinar. It covers who qualifies for TYA, when and where to enroll and what type of coverage to expect.

The webinar is available now by visiting www.tricare.mil/mediacenter and clicking on the TricareYoung Adult Webinar link. For more on TYA, visit: www.tricare.mil/tya.

Buyer beware

“Diploma mills” are schools that offer certificates, degrees and diplomas for a fee. The Army Human Resources Command is initiating an all-out campaign to warn Soldiers of the pitfalls and consequences surrounding the acquisition of false education credentials from unaccredited colleges and universities.

If you have any questions regarding the accreditation of any college or university, contact your Army education counselor at the Stone Education Center.

Attention

Event announcements must be received no later than the Friday before publication. They can be e-mailed to nwgeditor@nwguardian.com. Announcements can be viewed online at NWGuardian.com. The Northwest Guardian office is located in the basement of Building 2026-B. For more information, call 477-0183.

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Community Ledger, July 29