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COMMANDING GENERALMaj. Gen. Dana J.H. Pittard

GARRISON COMMANDERCol. Joseph A. Simonelli, Jr.

FAMILY AND MWR DIRECTORMark A. Cauthers

ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICEPeggy Brown

BUSINESS OPERATIONSRonald Telles

CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICESPat Smith

NAF SUPPORT MANAGERIndri O’Hara

RECREATION & SPORTSLindy Sorrell

MARKETING & SPECIAL EVENTSWilliam Ketcherside

ADVERTISING & SPONSORSHIP Monica Castillo

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WRITER/PHOTOGRAPHERHeather Wilburn

MARKETING ASSISTANTSMarlo BrestarDarline Goyea

OFFICE MANAGERMartina Grise

GRAPHIC DESIGNERSKenny Broomfield

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BlissNOW is a Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation magazine published quarterly

for activities on Fort Bliss, Texas.

BlissNOW is mailed to all Fort Bliss homes and George V. Underwood Golf Complex members, inserted in welcome packets, and distributed to all Family and MWR facilities, along with the Fort Bliss Commissary, Post Exchange at Freedom Crossing, Army Lodging Fort Bliss and the Personnel Processing Center. Circulation:

30,000 quarterly

The appearance of advertising does not constitute an endorsement by the U.S. Army, Department of Defense or federal

government.

The information in this issue is current at the time of publication; activities and events are subject to change without notice. For more information, please call the individual facilities. Family and MWR Marketing is lo-cated in Building 11, Pershing Road, Fort Bliss, TX 79916 and may be reached by

calling (915) 568-6741.

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SPRING 2012 VOLUME EIGHT • ISSUE TWO

Spring is a time of celebrations. We celebrate the end of winter and the beginning of beautiful weather. We celebrate new growth and change, in the natural world as well as in ourselves. And we celebrate family: The season is full of observances and holidays

that honor our family members. April, for instance, is the Month of the Military Child, and we’re celebrating the strengths of and sacrifices made by military children with the 8th annual MCCASA Walk, the Month of the Military Child Block Party at the Milam Youth Activity Center and a host of activities lined up by our Child, Youth and School Services team.In May, we celebrate moms with Mother’s Day, and military spouses with Military Spouse Appreciation Day. These individuals make sacrifices every day for the good of their families, and for that, we honor them. From the great Military Spouse Appreciation Day event at Army Community Service to Mother’s Day Brunch at the Centennial, May is a great month to be a mom or military spouse.June brings Father’s Day, and a chance to show Dad you care. We talked to three military dads – including Spc. Joseph Walker, shown on our cover with his daughter Avery – about what being a military dad means to them. You can find their answers in our feature article on Pages 14-16.Speaking of growth and change, the leadership at Family and MWR will see some change – if only temporarily. I have been asked by our Garrison Command to serve as the interim deputy garrison commander as they search for a leader to fill the shoes left by Mr. Bob Burns. In the meantime, Melinda “Lindy” Sorrell, chief of Family and MWR’s Recreation Division, will serve as acting director at Family and MWR. Our programming will not suffer; Lindy will continue to do great and wonderful things as we support our Soldiers, families, retirees and civilians with the same level of service and dedication as we always do. There’s a new face in the office, but the mission remains the same.

See you out there!Mark Cauthers

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Join Family and MWR for the big-gest Easter celebration this side of the Mississippi! We’re laying out a warm welcome for the Easter Bunny with the Easter-avaganza Holiday Parade and Family Concert Saturday, April 7. The fun runs from noon-4pm at Biggs Park on East Fort Bliss.

Take part in the Easter parade with decorated strollers, bikes, scooters, wagons and more ... the sky is the limit, as long as your vehicle is non-motor-ized.

The parade starts at noon at the front of Biggs Park and will follow a route that is approximately one mile long. Please arrive before the start time to line up for the parade.

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aged. Pre-registered parade participants will also receive pri-ority seating at the concert. Reg-ister online at www.blissmwr.com/easter.

Once you’re in the park, enjoy a free family concert featuring Kiddle Karoo and free photos with the Easter Bunny. Get creative and have fun with games and crafts presented by Fort Bliss family readiness groups – all proceeds raised will benefit the FRGs’ unit funds.

Take advantage of the beautiful spring weather and pack up your picnic basket for a family picnic! There will also be food and beverage vendors on hand.

Coolers, picnic baskets, lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Pets, glass con-tainers and alcoholic beverages are prohibited. For more information, call (915) 588-8247.

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Easter BrunchPGA Free Fitting MonthApril 1-30 • Appointment only • Underwood Golf Complex

10K Run Post ChampionshipApril 6 • 6:30am • Soto GymEaster-avaganza Holiday Parade + Family ConcertApril 7 • noon-4pm • Biggs ParkMilitary Child Appreciation SpecialsApril 7-8 • All Day • Desert Strike LanesEaster BrunchApril 8 • 10am-1pm • CentennialLunch Rocks! Climbing with Southwest AdventureApril 12 • noon-5pm • Hueco Tanks State ParkSeminole Canyon Hike with Southwest AdventureApril 13-15 • Seminole Canyon State Park, TexasIntramural Paintball TournamentApril 14 • 8am • Biggs Park Paintball Field8th Annual MCCASA WalkApril 14 • 10am-1pm • Kelly Park (See Page 39)Money Smart WeekApril 14 • 10am-2pm • Freedom CrossingGarden DayApril 14 • 1-4pm • Old Fort BlissMilitary Child Appreciation SpecialsApril 14-15 • All Day • Desert Strike LanesNational Volunteer WeekApril 15-21 • Visit blissmwr.com/volunteer for info Sundown Mountain Biking with Southwest AdventureApril 19 • TBD • Franklin Mountains State ParkTraders Market • Every Friday through September 28April 20 - April 27 • 4:30-6:30pm • Old Fort BlissOutdoor Recreation Grand Opening Adventure RaceApril 21 • TBD • Biggs ParkTower Day and Laser Tag - $5April 21 • 10am-5pm • Tango Tower at Biggs ParkMonth of the Military Child Block PartyApril 21 • noon-5pm • Milam Youth Activity CenterMilitary Child Appreciation SpecialsApril 21-22 • All Day • Desert Strike LanesAdministrative Professionals Day (free cake)April 25 • 11am-1pm • CentennialLunch Rocks! Climbing with Southwest AdventureApril 26 • noon-5pm • Sneed’s Cory, Franklin MountainsPaintball TournamentApril 28 • TBD • Biggs Park Paintball FieldMilitary Child Appreciation SpecialsApril 28-29 • All Day • Desert Strike LanesFamily Camping Trip with Southwest AdventureApril 28-29 • White Sands National Monument, N.M.

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Enjoy a festive holiday feast with the Centennial’s Easter brunch Sunday, April 8. An amazing dining experience awaits, along with photos with the Easter Bunny and a surprise visit from your favorite “Silly Old Bear” and friends.

Enjoy complimentary wine, champagne or mimo-sas while you dine on our selection of festive holi-day fare, including your favor-ite break-fast and

lunch classics, an omelette bar, a carving station and an endless array of luscious desserts. Seatings run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reserva-tions are required. Brunch costs $18.95 for adults, and $9.50 for children ages 7 to 11. Children ages 6 and under dine free. For reserva-tions, call (915) 744-8427.

14Celebrate spring’s arrival with Garden Day at the Old Fort Bliss Replica!

From 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 14, join Family and MWR to plan and plant Fort Bliss’ community garden, located on the replica grounds. Learn about different ways of planting, water conservation and more from Master Gardeners and other guests.

At Garden Day, you can learn how to garden outdoors, indoors and in a greenhouse environment. There will be activities for all ages – help get the little ones interested in gardening, as well.

For more information, call (915) 568-4518 or (915) 588-8482.

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Money Smart WeekMoney Smart Week

is a public awareness campaign to stress the importance of financial literacy. Learn how to better manage your personal finances. There will be fun activi-ties for the kids, as well.

Join Army Commu-nity Service’s Financial Readiness Program at the Freedom Crossing

Family camping at White SandsLoad up your family and head out to

experience one of nature’s wonders when you join Southwest Adventure for a fam-ily camping excursion to White Sands National Monument in New Mexico Saturday, April 28.

For just $15 per person or $50 per family, campers will enjoy games in the sand, camping under the stars, ham-burgers and hotdogs and any camping equipment required. The fee covers park admission, as well. Campers will provide their own transportation and meet at the park.

Tickets must be purchased in advance and can be obtained at any Leisure Travel

Market Place Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more informa-tion, call the Financial Readiness Program at (915) 569-8376.

Services (ITR) location: Bldg. 1743 Victory Ave., the kiosk at Freedom Crossing, and the satellite location at Soto Gym, Bldg. 20751 Constitution Blvd. on East Fort Bliss.

To learn more, call (915) 744-2415.

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Administrative Professionals Day

25 We all know who really runs the office ... celebrate your favorite administrative professional with lunch at the Centennial, and enjoy free cake from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, April 25. For more informa-tion, call (915) 744-8427.

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Celebrate the nation’s youngest heroes with Milam Youth Activity Center at the second annual Month of the Military Child Block Party from noon-5 p.m. Saturday, April 21.

The MYAC youth invite their Fort Bliss neigh-bors, friends, families and children of all ages to enjoy free fun and games; information on chil-dren’s services, activities, health and safety; and a free cookout. Activities include jumping balloons, a dunk tank and more. Don’t miss the military vehicle static displays and the military working dog demonstration from 2-3 p.m. A teen dance from 7-10 p.m. will round out the day’s activities.

Milam Youth Activity Center is located at Bldg. 10960 Haan Road on East Fort Bliss. For more infor-mation, call (915) 744-2449.

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Speed Dating for Dogs ... Finding Your Soulmutt is coming Saturday, May 12! Join Family and MWR for our first-ever pet adop-tion event.

Bring the family out to Freedom Crossing’s Grand Lawn to find your next soulmutt. Let

the Animal Rescue League of El Paso help you find the soul-mutt of your dreams!

The event begins at noon, but plan to arrive at least 20 min-utes prior to the start time to receive your nametag and “speed dating” scorecard.

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Mother and Daughter Open House & Victorian TeaIn celebration

of Mother’s Day, the Old Fort Bliss Museum requests the pleasure of your company at a Mother and Daughter Open House and Victorian Tea Saturday, May 12 from 2-4 p.m.

Experience the museum’s historic ambiance while you take part in a fun social event with refreshments and fantastic

photo opportuni-ties.

Guests are in-vited to bring their daughter, mother or a friend. The recommended attire is a summer dress with gloves and, if desired, a hat.

The event is free, but reservations are required. Call

(915) 588-8482 for information or reservations.

You will chat with each dog’s handler and have a chance to ask questions about the pooch while checking out your family’s “chemistry” with each four-legged friend. These one-on-one conversations will last five minutes each. At the end of five minutes, a bell will ring and you’ll have one minute to fill out your scorecard and note whether you would like to see that dog again for final consideration in your decision to adopt.

If you meet a dog you wish to adopt and qualify to do so, simply pay the $125 adoption fee.

For Bliss Veterinary Services will also be on-site to an-swer questions and showcase their on-post services.

For more information, visit www.blissmwr.com, www.animalrescue.petfinder.com or www.arlep.org, or call (915) 588-8247. 12


Cinco de Mayo Lunch SpecialMay 2 • 11am-1pm • CentennialSundown Mountain Biking with Southwest AdventureMay 3 • TBD • Franklin Mountain State ParkArmy Ten-Miler QualifierMay 4 • 6am • Soto GymFort Bliss Community Golf Tournament and Open HouseMay 4 • 9am • Underwood Golf ComplexTraders Market • Every Friday through September 28May 4 - May 11 - May 18 - May 25 • 4:30-6:30pm • Old Fort BlissTower Day - All-day use of Tango Tower for $6May 5 • 10am-5pm • Tango Tower, Biggs ParkCinco de Mayo PartyMay 5 • 6pm • Desert Strike LanesHigh Stakes BingoMay 5 • 6pm • CentennialFamily Camping Trip with Southwest AdventureMay 5-6 • White Sands National Monument, N.M.Lunch Rocks! Climbing with Southwest AdventureMay 10 • noon-5pm • Sneed’s Cory, Franklin MountainsMilitary Spouse Appreciation DayMay 11 • 8:30am-12:30pm • Family Resilience CenterMilitary Spouse Appreciation Day (free cake)May 11 • 11am-1pm • CentennialMartini and a ManicureMay 11 • 4:30pm • CentennialWilderness Backpacking with Southwest AdventureMay 11-13 • Gila National Forest, N.M.Speed Dating for DogsMay 12 • noon • Freedom CrossingMother’s Day Bowl with Your HeroMay 12 • noon-7pm • Desert Strike LanesMother and Daughter Open House and Victorian TeaMay 12 • 2-4pm • Old Fort BlissMother’s Day BrunchMay 13 • 10am-1pm • CentennialIntramural Track ChampionshipMay 15-17 • Stout FieldArmed Forces Day TriathlonMay 19 • 7am • Replica Aquatic CenterArmed Forces Day Tower Activities - FREE use of Tango TowerMay 19 • 10am-5pm • Tango Tower at Biggs ParkArmed Forces Day Bowling PromotionMay 19 • 11am-10pm • Desert Strike LanesAsian-Pacific American Heritage Month CelebrationMay 24 • 10am-4:30pm • Biggs ParkWhite Water Rafting with Southwest AdventureMay 24-28 • Northern New Mexico

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Spouses are an integral part of the military’s mission. Friday, May 11, Fort Bliss will honor its military spouses with a Military Spouse Ap-preciation Day event presented by Army Community Service.

From 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., join ACS at the Family Resilience Center for a

fun-filled day of free classes and door prizes. Pre-registration is required. Class sizes are limited, so be sure to register as soon as possible.

Keep an eye on www.blissmwr.com for registration information, or call (915) 569-4ACS (4227) for more information.

Military Spouse Appreciation Day

Mother’s Day BrunchCelebrate Mom with an elegant cham-

pagne brunch Sunday, May 13 at the Centennial.

Offerings include a spectacular break-fast buffet and a selection of lunch favorites highlighted by a carving station. An assort-

ment of vegetables and side dishes, salad bar and dessert round out the experience, which also features compli-mentary champagne,

wine and mimosas. Brunch costs $18.95 for adults and $9.50

for children 7-11, and is free for children 6 years and under. Reservations are re-quired. Seatings run from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For reservations, call (915) 744-8427.

Pamper yourself with Martini and a Manicure at 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 11 at the Centennial, Bldg. 11199 Sgt. E. Churchill Street on East Fort Bliss. For

just $10, kick off the week-end in style with a manicure and one of our specialty mar-tinis. Martini and a Manicure is a great way to relax after a hard week’s work.

Tickets are on sale now at www.ticketbully.com. For information, call (915) 744-8427.

Martini and a Manicure

Asian-Pacific American Heritage MonthEnjoy our nation’s amazing

cultural diversity during the Asian-Pacific American Her-itage Month Celebration from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 24 at Biggs Park on East Fort Bliss. Planned events include belly dancing, a “Past and

Present” fashion show, karaoke contest, parade of nations and a “Taste of Asia” event. Volunteers are needed to assist

with the event. Planning sessions will be held from 9:30-11:30 a.m. April 13 and 27, and May 11, 18 and 23. For

more information, call (915) 569-4ACS (4227).

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June 1 • 6:30am • Replica Aquatic CenterTraders Market - Every Friday through September 28June 1 - 8 - 15 - 22 - 29 • 4:30-6:30pm • Old Fort BlissFamily Camping with Southwest AdventureJune 2-3 • White Sands National Monument, N.M.Intramural Softball League BeginsJune 4 • Omar Bradley Softball ComplexTower Day - All-Day Use of Tango Tower for $6June 7 • 10am-5pm • Tango Tower at Biggs ParkWomen’s Softball League BeginsJune 8 • Omar Bradley Softball ComplexWhite Water Rafting with Southwest AdventureJune 8-10 • Northern New MexicoOpen Volleyball League BeginsJune 9 • Biggs GymOpen Basketball League BeginsJune 9 • Soto GymArmy Birthday Celebration (free cake)June 12 • 11am-1pm • CentennialLove, Laugh, Fiddle TourJune 15 • TBD • McGregor RangeFather’s Day Bowl with Your HeroJune 16 • noon-7pm • Desert Strike LanesTower Day - All-Day Use of Tango Tower for $6June 17 • 10am-5pm • Tango Tower at Biggs Park Father’s Day BrunchJune 17 • 10am-1pm • CentennialSundown Mountain Biking with Southwest AdventureJune 21 • TBD • Franklin Mountains State ParkModern Army Combatives TournamentJune 21-23 • Soto GymLunch Rocks! Climbing with Southwest AdventureJune 28 • noon-5pm • Sneed’s Cory, Franklin MountainsMWR Open Golf TournamentJune 29 • 9am • Underwood Golf ComplexWalking Cave Tour with Southwest AdventureJune 30 • Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico

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Father’s Day BrunchShow your No. 1 Dad he’s king of

the castle with Father’s Day brunch Sunday, June 17 at the Centen-nial. Bring out the family and enjoy a splendid all-you-can-eat buffet served with complimentary wine, champagne and mimosas.

Brunch costs $18.95 for adults and $9.50 for children 7-11, and is free for children 6 years and under. Reservations are required. Seatings begin at 10 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. For information, call (915) 744-8427.

Love, Laugh and Fiddle Tour

Natalie Stovall and Paul Vorghese are coming to Mc-Gregor Range Friday, June 15, and they’re bringing the Love, Laugh, Fiddle Tour along with them.

The outdoor show will take place at the Tumbleweed Tavern. Times are still being finalized.

Don’t miss this chance to see Stovall, an up-and-coming artist who has played venues from the Grand Ole Opry to the White House to military installations and clubs across the country.

Vorghese has been televised on “Last Comic Standing” and Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham,” and has performed at the HBO Comedy Festival and TBS Comedy Festival.

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When Wanda Kienzle, the education program di-rector at the Old Fort Bliss Replica, left college, she was strong ... really strong.

“It was from all the hard work making breads,” she said, explaining that she was a baker who made croissants and artisan breads while attending college at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. “I also got to eat, which most college students value as much as getting paid. It was my first favorite job.”

That strength comes in handy at the Old Fort Bliss Replica, where she has been running things since the facility became a Family and MWR program in 2010. Kienlze has built and repaired, planted and plowed, and worked to turn a piece of history into a living, breathing place where families can gather for fun, educational events.

Kienzle didn’t start her Family and MWR career at Old Fort Bliss, however. She began at the Centennial, and has been a Family and MWR employee for about 8 years “on and off,” interrupted by 9/11, she said.

“I started as catering director at the Centennial. I came from an event planning/hospitality back-ground, working for country clubs and fine dining restaurants like Stanton Room, Renaissance and Ov-ens of Brittany,” she said. “I raised my two children while running the banquet services at the El Paso Country Club. My kids took naps by my desk.”

Kienzle also ran local restaurants including Jax-on’s, La Hacienda and Applebee’s, but working at the Centennial topped them all.

“I was excited about working at the largest NCO club in the Department of Defense,” she said. “It was an amazing place to grow and be creative. It was my second-favorite job.”

Working for Family and MWR offers a differ-ent experience than working in the civilian world, Kienzle noted.

“I love the opportunities I have been given to serve the Fort Bliss community, families and Soldiers, re-tirees and contract employees, and do whatever it takes to wow them,” she said. “Most companies say that, but seldom do they actually allow their people to do it.

“It’s possible because of the people I work with. I’m allowed to think and be creative to accomplish great things for the benefit of the people I serve,” she continued. “That’s what drives me, and that’s what we all can expect. We can be as successful as our imaginations will take us. You can’t put a value on that kind of reward to your spirit – it makes the job kind of magical.”

Winner’s CircleEmployees go above and beyond

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Each quarter, Family and MWR holds the Winner’s Circle award ceremony to rec-ognize employees who have gone above and beyond to provide excellent service for the Soldiers, families, retirees and civilians we serve. Winner’s Circle is a directorate-level incentive awards program primarily designed to recognize outstanding customer service and teamwork by Family and MWR staff members. Each quarter, staff members are nominated by their peers, patrons of Family and MWR or outside agencies, or are identified by name in an ICE comment.

The “Effective Team” award is given to recognize the accomplish-ments of a team who work together in harmony to produce outstanding results. The selection committee decided that the team below was deserving of the award.3rd qUARTER 2011MEGA BINGO 2012 Elizabeth Sheppard Nolan Higdem Isaac Pepper Michele Wiernicki Monica Castillo Peter Frantz Mercedes Colley Amanda Van Winkle Patricia Garcia Suzanne Bunts Deanna Woodson Colleen Downey DeAnn Widener Sarah Francis Ramsauer Donald Roux Jr. Lisa Kennedy

The following staff members are “Commitment to Excellence” winners for routinely going above and beyond to provide exceptional service to internal and external customers. 3rd qUARTER 2011LINDSEY MARSICALMain and Replica CDCRUTH NEROArmy Community ServiceURULA HURELLArmy Community ServicePATRICIA LOPEzCYSS - School Liaison OfficeSHARON WASHINGTONArmy Community ServiceTINA LOzOYASoto Physical Fitness CenterWANDA KIENzLEOld Fort Bliss ReplicaMARLO BRESTARSpecial EventsMIqUEL PEREzLogan Heights Physical Fitness CenterNATHANIEL LACOURLogan Heights Physical Fitness CenterTINA BECKERRod and Gun ClubTIFFANY KELLEYBiggs Physical Fitness CenterAB BRADFORDCentennialHEATHER WILBURNMarketingNANCY THOMAS-MAINORSoldier and Family Assistance CenterCOLLEEN NUTTERArmy Community ServiceTEPHANIE HOPPERArmy Community ServiceMICHELLE MASONArmy Community Service

To nominate a Family and MWR employee for a Winner’s Circle award, contact Me-linda Scott at (915) 568-3500. To submit a compliment or suggestion for improvement for any Family and MWR program, check out the ICE system at http://ice.disa.mil.

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Family and MWR brought together five military families to discuss what being in a military family means to them || By Heather Wilburn, Family and MWR Marketing || Photo by Chris Bohn, Family and MWR

Pictured, from left to right: Ella M. Kellum and son Caleb, 22 months old; Sgt. 1st Class Dorian L. Ballard Sr. with sons Davantae, 2 and Dorian Jr., 11, and daughter Nyesha, 15; Misty Smith with sons Skyler, 7, Ethyn, 4, and Brady, 4; Spc. Joseph Walker with daughter Avery Celeste, 4 month old; and Wally Hildreth and daughters Averi, 2, and Key’Auri, 6.


Army families come in all shapes and sizes. In honor of

the Month of the Military Child, Mother’s Day

and Father’s Day, we salute these

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As we observe the Month of the Military Child in April, Moth-er’s Day in May and Father’s Day in June, Family and MWR wanted to celebrate something larger; we wanted to salute the Army family. Here, we talk to five Army moms and dads about what being a military parent means to them.Ella M. Kellum, Army spouse and Opera-tion Iraqi Freedom veteran || Ella is an employ-ment readiness specialist with the Employment Readiness Pro-gram at Army Community Service. She is the wife of Sgt. Arthur W. Kellum III of F Company, 125th Forward Support Battaltion,

3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division. Their son, Ca-leb, is 22 months old. family and mwr: What’s the most surprising thing you’ve found about being a mom?Ella: I would say that the most surprising thing about being a mom is the increased capacity to love another person. I am a very loving person to begin with but there is something about a mother’s love for her child that makes you forget about the troubles of the world when your little one smiles at you.

At Family and MWR, we interact with Army families every day. We know they come in all shapes and sizes, but we’ve noticed they all share one com-mon characteristic ... they’re all proud to be Army families.

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family and mwr: What’s the hardest part about being a military mom?Ella: The hardest part about being a military mom is be-ing a military mom! Having to be a single parent most of the time means that you have to wear a lot of hats without much of a break. I maintain the home, finances, the children, pets, full time employment, as well as supporting my husband when he is here and when he is deployed. I have to make sure that my child gets quality time with me and not the leftovers after a hard day at work even though I am exhausted. In order for me to be able to do this I have to maintain my own sanity and sense of being ... basically on my own, because I don’t live near family and my spouse is usually away. The job itself is the hardest part but it was a choice that I made; I love and support my family with my whole being. Thank God I was created to be resilient! Sgt. 1st Class (P) Dorian L. Ballard Sr., active-duty Soldier || Sgt. 1st Class Ballard is chief of operations at the NCO Academy, a unit of the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy. He and wife Mellania have three children: Nyesha, 15, Dorian Jr., 11, and Davante, 2.family and mwr: What is your favorite part about being a military dad?

Sgt. 1st Class Ballard: My favorite part about being a military dad would be the sense of pride that my family shares in our service to the nation. I have really en-joyed seeing how my family has strapped on their boots of resiliency and learned how to adapt to any situation or assignment, banding together to make the best of it. My children especially have been my greatest source of motivation, as they look to me for direction and purpose. Although I do not have the answer to every question, it’s the most humbling feeling that they look to me as if I do.Spc. Joseph Walker, active-duty Sol-dier || Spc. Walker works in Medical Maintenance at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, fixing the equip-ment the hospital uses. He and his wife Angel have one daughter: Avery Celeste, age 4 months.family and mwr: How has being a dad changed your life?Spc. Walker: Every waking moment of my life I strive to make Avery’s life the best it can be. From playing guitar to her, playing patty cake or just holding her in the eve-nings, I try to make an impression on her and make her the happiest little girl that there is. I honestly can’t remember what my life was like before her and that is because, since she arrived, she is my life.There is a thing that I do with Avery. It may not seem like much but I hold her and make her feel like she is flying, sort of like Superman – or Supergirl, rather. She gets the biggest smile and I absolutely love it.

Misty Smith, Army spouse || Misty is the spouse of Staff Sgt. Frank Smith, an active-duty Soldier with B Company, 501st Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division. They have three children: Skyler Masyn, 7, Ethyn Tye, 4, and Brady Nythaniel, 4.family and mwr: What is the most rewarding part about being a military mom?Misty: I know that my kids will have everything they need, from all the benefits of the Army like medical care and education. And I know that my husband and I are financially fit with a guaranteed paycheck. Wally Hildreth, Army spouse || Wally works with Child, Youth and School Services as a child and youth program assistant. He is the fitness and adventure director at Milam Youth Activity Center. His wife is Lt. Zuri Hildreth, an active-duty Soldier with 125th Brigade Support Battal-ion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division. They have two daughters: Key’ Auri, 6, and Averi, 2. family and mwr: What is the best part about be-ing a military dad?Wally: Being married to the best woman in the world who gave me two of the most beautiful girls in the world.family and mwr: What is the best advice your kids have ever given you?Wally: To relax and have fun.

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Heather Wilburn, Family and MWR MarketingIf you haven’t stopped by the Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club in a while,

there’s no better time than now – a recent round of renovations to the club-house have made the facility better than ever.

New carpet has been laid througout the clubhouse, and new ceiling tiles have been installed. The clubhouse interior also received a new coat of paint.

“Everything looks fresh,” said Jason Propheter, Rod and Gun Club man-ager.

The bar area is basically brand-new: New cabinets were installed, the bar top was replaced and the front of the bar was resurfaced with stone. The clubhouse fireplace was also resurfaced in the same stone, and the Bulls Eye Bar and Grill kitchen area received new paint and tile, as well. The Pro Shop boasts new display cabinets, and a new entryway now offers handiicap accessibility. Contractors also completed a total remodel of the restrooms, complete with handicap-accessible stalls.

“The handicap accessibility is a big plus,” Propheter said. “It is now far more convenient for our handicapped patrons who wish to use the facility.”

As a finishing touch, club members came together to refurbish the hunt-ing trophies hanging throughout the clubhouse.

“The renovations have given the whole place a major facelift,” Propheter said. “Our clubhouse is now more pleasing to the eye. It looks professional and clean; it’s just a nicer atmosphere, overall.”

Stop by the Rod and Gun Club – located in northeast El Paso on Roy Johnson Lane, east of the intersection of Railroad and Deer – and see the results for yourself. For more information on the Rod and Gun Club, visit www.blissmwr.com/rodandgun or call (915) 565-GUNS (4867).

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“Desert Strike Lanes always provides a great atmosphere for family entertainment,” said Don Diego Aguilar II, the facility’s manager. “This spring, we’re emphasizing that with three fun, family-centered promotions.”

April is the Month of the Military Child, and Desert Strike Lanes is celebrating with its annual military child appreciation special. Each Saturday and Sunday in April, every military child who buys one game of bowling gets one free game.

In May, show Mom that you care when you take her out for an afternoon of bowling. During our Mother’s Day Bowl with Your Hero special, mothers bowl one game free when accompanied by a child. Stop by Strike Zone, the full-service snack bar located inside the bowling center, and pick up lunch or dinner ... now nobody has to do the dishes! The Mother’s Day Bowl with Your Hero promotion runs from noon-7 p.m. Saturday, May 12.

Because we don’t want Dad to feel left out, you can bowl with your hero on Father’s Day, too. From noon-7 p.m. Saturday, June 16, all dads bowl one game free when accompanied by a child.

Desert Strike Lanes is also honoring our brave servicemembers with an Armed Forces Day special: Saturday, May 19, any ser-vicemember in uniform bowls one game free. This special is good for the entire day. No additional purchase is required.

Promotional pricing at Desert Strike Lanes does not include shoe rental. For more information, visit www.blissmwr.com/bowling or call (915) 568-6272.

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Heather Wilburn, Family and MWR MarketingThe brand-new Golden Tee Clubhouse

at the Gen. George V. Underwood Jr. Golf Complex has been almost two years in the making, but it was worth the wait. The fa-cility is now open and offers members and guests alike a state-of-the-art experience, from the locker rooms to the restaurant.

The facility offers a full-size Pro Shop, locker rooms for both women and men, a fitness center and an outside patio, perfect for enjoying a relaxing evening after a day of hitting the links. The Golden Tee Restaurant has expanded its seating and catering abili-ties, as well.

The clubhouse isn’t the only thing ex-panding at Underwood Golf Complex – new programs have been added from the dining room to the driving range.

First up on the list of new programming? A free golf tournament! The Fort Bliss Com-munity Tournament and Open House, set for Friday, May 4, offers a great chance to check out the new facility. This tournament is open to all – no club membership is re-quired – and is free for the first 120 golfers registered. There will be prizes awarded for first-, second- and third-place finishers. Stay afterward to tour the facility and enjoy free hors d’oeuvres.

Speaking of new, don’t forget to check out the Golden Tee’s new weekend specials. Every Saturday and Sunday morning, enjoy a steak and eggs breakfast with hash browns or grits, toast and coffee for just $8.95. You can also try out the menudo with all the trimmings, buttered French bread and cof-fee for just $6.95. Menudo is available only while supplies last, so get there early!

Beginning May 2, an Army tradition returns to Fort Bliss ... the Golden Tee will host Beef and Burgundy every Wednesday

night at 6 p.m. For just $14.95 per person, enjoy a buffet of beef, chicken or fish with all the sides and trimmings, a salad bar, des-sert and – of course – complimentary wine. Dance the night away with our weekly en-tertainment.

In June, another favorite is back: Get into the swing of things with the MWR Open Friday, June 29. The fun begins with a shot-gun start at 9 a.m. on the Sunset Course. This four-person scramble is open to all; reg-istration costs $40 per person and includes green fees, cart rental, one bucket of range balls and lunch. Prizes will be awarded for first- through third-place showings. Register today at the Pro Shop.

Need to brush up on your game before hitting the links? Have you ever thought the culprit might be your clubs? It’s hard to hit a good shot when your clubs don’t fit, so take

advantage of PGA Free Fitting Month all through April. Make an appointment with our Pro Shop to get fitted for clubs – you might be surprised by what you find! Fit-tings are by appointment only.

For more information about any Under-wood Golf Complex program or activity, call the Pro Shop at (915) 568-1059 or visit www.blissmwr.com/golf.

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A new market at Old Fort Bliss will give shoppers the chance to browse crafts, food items, services and more. The Trad-ers’ Market at Old Fort Bliss will run from 4:30-6:30 p.m. each Friday – except those associated with a federal holiday weekend – from April 20 through September 28.

The market is an extension of the Sun-down Caravan market series the facility hosted in the fall.

“We’re basically expanding on that format,” said Wanda Kienzle, education program director at Old Fort Bliss. “We’re calling it the Traders’ Market once again, to let people know there are items available besides farmer’s market produce.”

Kienzle said she’s expecting a variety of vendors selling products and services ranging from pecans to photography.

“At different times of the year, we’ll have different products,” she explained. “Obviously in the spring, we won’t have as many homegrown products as we will once we get into the summer and the fall. I have several jewelry makers signed on, some photographers and a group of peo-ple who do children’s art classes.

“As far as produce and food vendors, people will be happy to hear that the ‘Jam Man’ is returning, and we have some pe-can growers,” she continued. “We’re work-ing with some Lower Valley vendors that have produce, as well.”

While the shopping is fun, Kienzle said she hopes to make the market more than just a place to buy things and then go home.

“This is an opportunity to bring people together and let them know about the dif-ferent, fun activities available in our com-munity,” she said. “It’s a way to let them know about sources for things they might be interested in.”

To that end, Kienzle hopes to bring in entertainers and make family-friendly educational activities part of the lineup, as well.

“We have some Hispanic folk dancers set to come in, and hopefully there will be times when the Garage Band (a project of the EDGE! program at Milam Youth Ac-tivity Center) comes and plays for us,” Kienzle said.

“It is a market, but it’s also kind of like a bazaar, so I open it up to people who have

other things, other products and services, to come see me,” she added. Entertainers of all stripes, from musicians to dancers, are invited to contact Kienzle about the possibility of performing at a market.

Activities would be anything from craft classes that the kids can take part in, to games like horseshoes and more. Old Fort Bliss is scheduled to receive outdoor shade structures this year, and Kienzle hopes these structures will provide areas in which there will be classes and activities presented during the market.

“Hopefully, at the same time the market is going, we can have gardening classes, and different things for people to do: leath-erworking demonstrations, blacksmithing, classes along those lines.”

Kienzle said she hopes the market can become a social venue where people will be able to come together.

“I’ve had so many people ask questions about the community, and so many people have made comments about there not be-ing enough activities for their families,” she said.

Another goal is to benefit the businesses that participate as vendors.

“It’s kind of like an incubator,” Kienzle said. “It’s a great way for people who have

little businesses to get those things started, to get the word out so they can be produc-tive, while having another activity for people to participate in – specifically, an outside activity that families can share in.”

Small and home-based businesses sup-ply just the type of goods and services the market was created to promote. Vendors interested in selling their goods and ser-vices at the market should contact Kienzle for more information.

“We’re always looking to bring in some new vendors,” she said. “We’ll set up booths inside the replica and outside on the ground. There’s lots of space.”

Ultimately, Kienzle said, she just wants to provide Soldiers and family members with a good time.

“Come, shop, learn about different things, let the kids play,” she said. “It’s a pretty nice way to enjoy a couple hours on a Friday evening, and you still get to go home in time for dinner. Maybe you’ll even take something home that will be part of your dinner!”

For more information about the Trad-ers’ Market or becoming a vendor, call (915) 568-4518 or (915) 588-8482.

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Shoppers explore the goods displayed by a vendor during a fall market at Old Fort Bliss. The new Traders’ Market – scheduled for 4:30-6:30 p.m. each Friday, except on federal holiday weekends – will offer guests the chance to browse a variety of vendors, including crafts, food, services and more.

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Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s outdoor recreation pro-gram. With a new facility, extended services, and new trips added to their outdoor adventures, the spring line-up is gearing up to be a pretty hot one!

The month of April is the most exciting. The new out-door recreation building will be unveiled April 21 with grand opening festivities. The day will be filled with door prizes, music, an adventure race, free snacks and discounted paintball. Patrons will be able to receive information and sign up for trips during the grand opening.

The anticipation of this new building has been building for several years. The new facility will allow the staff to rent out equipment, such as climbing and camping gear, bicycles and tents. There is ample space for bike workshops for pa-trons who like to work on their personal bikes.

“It’s nice to have a real space to plan and operate out of,” said Kenny Coppedge, Southwest Adventure recreation programmer.

Southwest Adventure is also offering monthly trips to White Sands National Monument from April through Sep-tember. These particular trips are scheduled around the full moon, which affords campers spectacular night views of the monument’s natural beauty; they entail camping, sledding through the white sands, sand volleyball and barbecuing.

New adventure trips added, such as evening mountain biking treks through the Franklin Mountains State Park, are basically for Soldiers to get a chance to break up the mo-notony of the everyday; they provide good opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors for a couple of hours during the week.

The staff is offering a free water bottle for signing up for any of their trips during the month of April, so make your reservations today.

White water rafting returns to the schedule this spring. The white water rafting entails a four-day adventure to northern New Mexico or Colorado for high energy and rapid water. The trip cost will include transportation, rafting guide fees, camping equipment and meals while at camp.

“We are also looking for a place in the area to go zip-lining, as well,” said Coppedge.

Laser tag is now a possibility in Biggs Park. The staff was excited to receive top-of-the line laser guns to introduce to their curriculum. The new guns are programmable – they can be adjusted in the same fashion that settings can be ad-justed in video games such as Halo and Call of Duty.

“They are very life-like in the weight and adjusting the distance and scopes of the gun,” explained Coppedge.

Looking forward to new adventures and a variety of experiences? The staff at Southwest Adventure is ready to improve your quality of life through their programs; after all, it is their mission. For more information, visit www.blissmwr.com/southwestadventure or “like” them on Face-book at www.facebook.com/blissodr for up-to-date details on upcoming trips (like zip-lining and white water rafting!). You can also call (915) 744-2415 for more information.

Spring into adventureOutdoor recreation opportunities abound at Fort Bliss

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White water rafting is just one of the exciting activities the Southwest Adven-ture team has lined up for spring. Excursions will head to where the water is; the group above took on the Rio Grande in northern New Mexico last year, but trips could go as far north as Colorado if water levels are low.

Family camping at White Sands provides guests a rare opportunity to overnight at the national monument. Overnight camping at White Sands is limited to a few backcountry spots and the group use area, which must be reserved in advance.

Bouldering trips to Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site provide climbers a chance to tackle one of the best bouldering challenges in the world. This spring, Southwest Adventure will lead several half-day climbing expeditions as part of the Lunch Rocks! climbing series.


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As participation in the MWR Sports intramurals program con-tinues to grow, Team Bliss Sports and Fitness staff is gearing up for its busiest spring yet.

“All our programs have experienced growth, some by as much as 125 percent,” said sports director Aaron Jones. “The growth has been exponential. Whenever you have a good event or league and athletes see that, they definitely take notice and start to look into everything else that you’re doing, because they enjoyed it.”

The spring schedule kicks off April 6 with the 10K Post Cham-pionship Run, which was the program’s biggest race in 2011.

“We had 720 runners, including a unit that actually ruck-marched it. It was a great turnout. I’d love to see another 500-plus people this year,” Jones said.

April also brings the Intramural Paintball Championship. This year, the tournament is set for April 14.

Last year’s tournament was successful, Jones said. “But my problem is, I’d always love to see more,” he added.

“On an installation with 27,000 Soldiers, you could always see more participation. The Soldiers who participated last year loved it. They really enjoyed themselves. What’s not to love? You get to spend the day at the paintball field, and it’s free.”

May is a great month for runners: The Army Ten-Miler Quali-fier is May 4, and the Intramural Track Championship will take place May 15-17.

The Army Ten-Miler Qualifier is actually the first of two Ten-Miler qualifying runs this year. The second is in August.

“The first run isn’t going to automatically guarantee you a spot on the team,” Jones explained. “The big thing is to identify some talent. It will get our top runners working out with the team. ”

The Armed Forces Day Triathlon returns May 19. This year, the race is part of the Southwest Challenge Series. The event will continue to follow the sprint triathlon format, and will consist of a 400-meter swim, a 15-mile bike and a 5-kilometer run. Jones said he hopes to expand on the 205 athletes who competed in 2011.

“We hope to have somewhere in the neighborhood of 300-400 competitiors this year,” he added.

Registration for the second annual Armed Forces Day Triath-lon is now open on active.com and at Stout and Soto physical fit-

Face the challengeArmed Forces Day Triathlon tops busy spring schedule

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The Team Aquathlon is set for June 1. Formerly known as the duathlon, the event consists of running and swimming events.

June is also a big month for team sports, as the intramural softball league, women’s softball league, open volleyball league and open basketball league all begin within the first nine days.

“Softball is probably the king of all our sports,” Jones said. “Last year, we had 68 teams between the four different leagues. Softball is huge on this installation.”

The softball program is so big, Jones said, because Soldiers of all ages can get out there and participate.

“It’s a little easier on the body,” he said. “It’s a little easier for you to still be an athlete and still enjoy yourself – still have that camara-derie and that pride and that sense of competitive spirit.”

For more information on any Team Bliss Sports and Fitness league or event, visit www.blissmwr.com/intramurals or call (915) 744-5790.

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Competitors transition from the swimming segment to the biking segment of the 2011 Armed Forces Day Triathlon. The 2012 Armed Forces Day Triathlon is set for May 19. Registration is now open on active.com.


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After almost eight months of renova-tions, Replica Aquatic Center has reopened – and it’s making quite a splash.

“There was an overhaul of the electri-cal system,” said Tiffany Mogen, assistant aquatics manager, noting that a new filter will do a better job of circulating water in the Olympic-sized swimming pool, as well. “The piping under the pool deck was re-placed, and the pump servicing the pool’s water slide was put underground to make the area safer.

“The most noticeable renovations were inside the pool area,” she continued. “The pool liner was replaced, new air circulation systems were put in place and new sun-lights were installed.”

With the facility back up and running, the aquatics staff can again offer the facil-ity’s popular and innovative programming.

“Some of our year-round program-ming includes swim lessons for all ages,” Mogen said. “This includes Mommy and Me – Daddy is welcome, too – for ages 6 months-3 years, children’s swim lessons for

Replica Aquatic Center reopens following extensive overhaul

ages 3 and up, and adult swim lessons.”The swim lessons are the most popular

program at Replica, she added.“We also offer water aerobics that go year-

round, and lifeguarding classes at intervals throughout the year,” Mogen said. “There are also other programs that are only of-fered at certain times of the year, like junior lifeguarding, water polo and family swim

nights. These are always favorites because they only come around once a year.”

Baby Bubble Hour – an open swim time for younger children and their parents, held each Saturday – and the occasional scuba class round out the facility’s programming.

For more information about Replica Aquatic Center, visit www.blissmwr.com/pools or call (915) 568-7431.

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Participants enjoy a session of the Mommy and Me swim class at the newly-renovated Replica Aquatic Center. The pool is now open following almost eight months of improvements.


Darline Goyea, Family and MWR MarketingAre you ready to rock? The new Soldier Activity

Center on East Fort Bliss is, and when it opens its doors, you’ll know why: A 20-foot climbing and bouldering wall serves as the focal point of the fa-cility.

Expected to open in July, the 25,000-square-foot Soldier Activity Center was built with the Soldier in mind and has everything you can imagine under the sun. The SAC will offer a library/study center, 4,000-square-foot outdoor pool with a patio deck, the climbing and bouldering wall, a game room, Wi-Fi connectivity and more.

“This is the only SAC of its kind in the Army. It offers new and unique types of activities for the Soldiers,” explained Lindy Sorrell, chief of Family and MWR’s Community Recreation Division.

As part of the build-up of Fort Bliss, Family and MWR received $8.3 million to construct the new fa-cility, which gives Soldiers on East Fort Bliss the op-portunity to participate in activities that are closer to them instead of having to trek to main post or travel off post.

The Soldier Activity Center will also be the new home of the Better Opportunities for Single Sol-diers program. Unit funds, Ticketmaster and travel inquiries can be addressed by ITR, which will be housed at the new SAC as well. Outdoor Recre-ation now has a venue to extend their services to the Soldiers and meet their outdoor needs. There will also be equipment available for rent, such as mountain bikes, and climbing and camping equip-ment. Sign-ups for adventure trips and general in-formation on local self-directed recreation will also be available.

A multipurpose recreation room with various types of recreational sports, including an indoor ropes course, is on-site. The multipurpose room is also available to rent for private or unit functions using the convenience of Family and MWR cater-

At the center of it allSoldier Activity Center a one-stop shop for recreation

ing. The space can accommodate up to 200 guests.

For smaller dining ventures – a party of one or two, maybe – check out the new Cliffhanger Cafe. The small cafe serves up salads, grab-and-go sand-wiches, coffee and other non-alcoholic beverages.

“We’re striving to have more healthy food options,” Sorrell said.

Soldiers can feed their minds, as well, by utilizing the library/study center. In addition to graphic novels, the center will catalogue study materials for col-lege, and any materials that would aid the enhancement of a Soldier’s career.

The combination of recreation, din-ing and educational possibilities makes

the SAC a one-stop shop for Soldiers on East Fort Bliss.

“We expect to provide quality pro-grams that the Soldiers both want and deserve,” said Eric Hildreth, assistant chief of the Community Recreation Division. “This facility has been in the works for years and will be a great ad-dition to the East Bliss Towne Center. We’re looking forward to serving those Soldiers who serve us.”

Summer is more enjoyable when there is plenty to do at a low cost, and the SAC should offer just that when it opens its doors. Don’t miss out on the grand opening with music, activities, information and a chance to experience firsthand this awesome new facility.

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The Soldier Activity Center on East Fort Bliss will offer a rock climbing wall, library, game room, outdoor pool and more when it opens this summer. The 25,000-square-foot facility is set to open in July.

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Reading is So Delicious!Darline Goyea, Family and MWR Marketing

Each year the Mickelsen Community Li-brary delivers a successful Summer Reading Program, and this year will be no different. This year, “Reading is So Delicious!”

The Department of Defense’s Morale, Wel-fare and Recreation Library comes up with a clever theme each year as part of a way to keep kids and teens on track with reading throughout the summer – especially when they are out of school. This year’s theme, “Reading is So Delicious!” will bring more than just exciting reading, but a tummy-filling experience as well.

On Saturday, June 2 the Summer Reading Program kick things off right, with a kickoff party. The kids enjoy food, character photos, crafts, and special reading by a guest reader. A movie is presented and goodie bags are also given.

The program continues every Saturday (except the Father’s Day and Independence Day weekends), when a theme-related activ-ity or event will take place. For example, kids may participate in a cookie or carrot-eating contest, a cupcake-decorating contest, or a blindfolded veggie-tasting contest.

A new year always brings change. Graph-ic novels have now been added to the selec-tion of books allowed! Age categories have changed too; all children between the ages of 2 and 12 need to account for the number of books read, and for each milestone book read, a prize is given. For example, when you read 10 books, you have reached your first milestone. If you are ages 10-12, you must ac-count for the amount of pages read.

Milestones are set accordingly for teens as well; once you have read 75 pages, you have reached your first milestone. Teenag-ers in the age category of 13-19 will have to account for pages read starting at 100. It is a great challenge and the incentives go beyond the prizes.

“The whole point is to encourage more reading,” said Sonya Lawrence, library tech-

nician at Mickelsen Community Library. Last year, more than 300 participated in the program. The pro-

gram kicks into gear when registration opens May 14. Youth may join the program through June 30. To get involved this summer, contact a library technician for more information by calling (915) 568-1491.

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Darline Goyea, Family and MWR MarketingHave you had the chance to stop and

take notice at the changes surrounding the East Fort Bliss area? Well, try not to stumble, there is a lot going on. A better quality of life is what’s being constructed – and it’s a good change. Get your hard hats on.

Child, Youth and School Services is in the process of opening its largest child development center on Fort Bliss, and one of the largest in the whole Army. The 38,943-square-foot facility is needed to ac-commodate the influx of Soldiers and fami-lies to the area. It is also a great convenience for Soldiers and their families who reside on the east side of El Paso. The East Bliss Child Development Center will be located at the intersection of Constitution and Kasserine Way, which will also be conveniently po-sitioned near Soto Physical Fitness Center, and the new housing area and hospital that will be coming soon.

The new facility is a mirror image of Mi-lam CDC, located on Haan Road.

“Architecturally, the design of Milam

CDC was mirrored from the [East Bliss] CDC; the East Bliss CDC will fit in nicely,” explained James Kingwell, CYSS youth ad-ministrator.

The new, more open designs that CYSS is moving to Army-wide makes for a more family-oriented experience than facilities have provided in the past.

“I have a vision of my infants enjoy-ing the open space for ‘Mommy and me’ or ‘Daddy and me’ floor time. The design lends itself to being more family friendly as it adds space for parents,” said Elvia Walk-er, the new director of the East Bliss CDC. Walker is transitioning from a 225-capacity Logan Heights CDC to the 338-capacity East Bliss CDC – a challenge she says she looks forward to.

Parents, if you are contemplating a move for your child, know your child will enjoy the same curriculum that is the standard Army-wide. Parent Central Services is ready and accepting families for the new center. Doors will open in mid-April.

Children must be registered with CYSS to receive care at any CYSS facility. For more information, or to register your child with CYSS, call Parent Central Services at (915) 568-4646.

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The new East Bliss Child Development Center, scheduled to open in mid-April, is a 38,943-square-foot facility that will accommodate 338 children. The East Bliss CDC is conveniently located near to Soto Physical Fitness Center and the new housing area and hospital slated for East Fort Bliss.



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What’s better than celebrating the Month of the Military Child, Family Night, and Mother’s Day? I can’t think of any-thing either! Logan Heights School-Age Center has all of that going on just in the month of April ... can’t wait to see what the rest of the spring will entail.

Sara Castro, Logan SAC director, sits with her staff as early as fall to plan out the spring and summer itinerary. Good planning always leads to success – and her students show their apprecia-tion. Examples of Castro’s plans start with celebrating the Month of the Military Child.

A special “Family Night” is also in the works for April. The purpose of Family Night is for parents to enjoy activities with the staff members and get to know them, to see the activities the students engage in while they are away from home, and get a chance to meet other families. The evening will consist of table games like card games, dominoes, chess and checkers. Parents will be able to make arts and crafts as well as engage in physical activities, such as dodgeball and a youth versus parents jump rope competition. The activities are all topped off by a spaghetti dinner.

Mother’s Day is always a special holiday worth commemo-rating. During the month of May, the flowers are in full bloom, and kids are excited about creating gifts from the heart. Logan SAC traditionally pays homage to its students’ mothers at the Ice

Cream Social. Mothers are invited to come to enjoy all sorts of flavors and toppings to their hearts’ content, all while listening to poems and watching skits performed especially for them. In June, fathers are privy to the same treatment for Father’s Day.

June is also packed plentiful of activities and outings to make the summer an easy transition. The first week is Safety Week, where the adolescents are taught home safety, swimming safety and how to handle the pressures they may encounter when they are out and about with friends. The responsibility of learning to be a model citizen is also an ongoing campaign instructed at the school-age center. The kids are taken to Kelly Park and help clean and likewise make frequent visits to the Fort Bliss Recycling Center.

A great club to teach financial importance is the Financial Club, which teaches the youth how to spend wisely, budget and save money. Through field trips to the Commissary, Exchange, the mall and restaurants, the children learn a valuable lesson on the value of a dollar.

Where can you sign up? Easy: Registration is mandatory for all CYSS programs. For more information on registration, con-tact Parent Central Services at (915) 568-4646. For information on activities and events at Logan SAC, call (915) 569-5784 or check out blissmwr.com/sas.

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Kicking it into high gearDarline Goyea, Family and MWR Marketing

Mother Nature is not the only one that is going to have this spring and summer sizzling.

Child, Youth and School Services’ Milam Youth Activity Center has a great line-up that will keep your teen busy, enter-tained and – most importantly – out of the house! Beginning in April, the crew at the MYAC will host a slew of new activities and spice up the activities we all loved from last year.

New to the roster is the yearbook workshop. This particular workshop allows teens to participate on a committee to learn the makings of a yearbook. Each family will be allowed one free yearbook once the project is complete. Back for a second time, in honor of Month of the Military Child, is the second annual Block Party. This year MYAC will provide various in-formational booths, free food and activities including jumping balloons, a dunk tank, a competition for kids and parents and so much more; later in the evening, a teen dance will take place in the gymnasium. See Page 6 for details.

Child and youth program assistant Wally Hildreth will be taking the teens to Asylum. The second part to the new vid-eo workout craze Insanity, Asylum is more sport-specific. For 30 days, Hildreth will test the conditioning of the youth in a variety of sports through the use of Asylum. Asylum is geared toward getting individuals in “game-day” shape. At the end of the 30 days, a certificate and shirt are given; however, it is

advised that individuals not miss more than three days of ac-tivities in order to remain in the competition. Good luck and – most importantly – have fun!

The fun continues at the YouthPlex on main post. Program manager Phillip Puett and his crew are kicking it into high gear with their adventures for the summer.

This summer the staff has created a variety of activities from sewing to creative writing camps. Summer camp activities will also feature a hip-hop workshop, which entails a creative writ-ing and recording series for individuals who are interested in hip-hop.

More fun is to be had during Hodge Podge Week. What? You’ve never heard of hodge podge? Hodge Podge Week con-sists of several activities in the surrounding community of El Paso. The teens will get a chance to partake in trips to the mov-ies, Adventure Zone, bowling, paintball, go-cart racing at Bob-O’s and fun with laser tag.

No summer is complete without soaking in the nature that surrounds us as the season warms up. Nature Days will grant the young adults a chance to get in touch with nature by ven-turing out to places like the Guadalupe Mountains, Wyler Aer-ial Tramway and White Sands. It’s a great way to make new friends, have fun and make summer a memorable experience!

For more information, call MYAC at (915) 744-2278 or the YouthPlex at (915) 568-2908.

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Heather Wilburn, Family and MWR MarketingSgt. Reina Terrazas, president of the

Better Opportunities for Single Parents program at Fort Bliss, is ready to help sin-gle parents. She’s ready to help them find child care, and ways to afford it; she’s ready to help them learn how to apply for WIC benefits, and support their children’s edu-cations; and she’s ready to help them build a support system with other single parents like them.

Now, she just needs those parents to let her know they’re here. With almost 30,000 Soldiers stationed at Fort Bliss, Terrazas knows there are more single parents than she sees at BOSP meetings and events.

“There’s an estimate that we have around 2,000 single parents here,” Terrazas said. “But we only have contact with about 50 of them.”

That’s unfortunate, because the BOSP program provides great support to those who need it, she said.

“Our goal is to help any and every single parent possible who needs assistance, from their incoming brief at Fort Bliss until they’re

PCSing to another duty station,” Terrazas said, noting that BOSP provides referral ser-vices for issues facing single-parent families, but also provides family activities and emo-tional support.

“The best part about the program is hav-ing each other,” she continued. “It’s not just, OK, I’m doing this by myself. You have other people there who know what you’re doing, and what you’re going through, and that means a lot.”

And lest someone think the program is open to women only, Terrazas shares this bit of information: The BOSP vice president is a man. Sgt. Richard Carreon helps lead the group, which includes single fathers as well, and is open to servicemembers, DoD/DA civilians, retirees and veterans, and even dual-military families currently affected by a deployment.

Terrazas, a Soldier with 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored division and mother of two boys – Ronald Davis III, 10, and Terry Terrazas-Edwards, 1 – volun-teered to lead BOSP because she feels all single parents need assistance, whether they realize it or not.

“We can’t do it all, all the time, by our-selves,” she said. “I’ve been doing this for the last 10 years by myself, and it has been hard. I’m ready to help more people.”

BOSP meets from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. every other Wednesday at the Combat Aviation Brigade dining facility on East Fort Bliss. For more information about the program, call the BOSP single parent liaison at (915) 569-5500 or visit www.blissmwr.com/spl.

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ARTS & CULTURE Magnificent México: 20th Century Modern Masterworks Paintings and drawings by Diego Rivera and other masters

— a U.S. debut for many of these works.

Through May 27 El Paso Museum of Art • elpasoartmuseum.org

Mamma Mia!The ultimate feel-good show. ABBA’s timeless songs

propel this tale of love, laughter and friendship.

April 10 & 11 • 7:30 p.m.The Plaza Theatre • visitelpaso.com

FOR THE KIDS The Science of SuperCroc A re-creation of the world’s largest prehistoric croc. It’s

hands-on learning you’ll never forget.

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Party for the Planet: Celebrate Biodiversity A two-day celebration of family fun and wildlife conser-

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Endangered Species Day (at the Zoo)Visit the El Paso Zoo’s endangered animals, including

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May 18 & 19El Paso Zoo • elpasozoo.org

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Alfresco! Fridays Grab some street food, kick back, and enjoy regional

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Heather Wilburn, Family and MWR MarketingSince 2003, more than 8,200 Fort Bliss

Soldiers, family members and civilians have learned the skills necessary to help prevent suicide through the Applied Suicide Inter-ventions Skills Training program. More than 550 of those individuals have taken the training at Army Community Service, which has offered the training since 2008.

Denise Carothers, the special projects co-ordinator tasked with managing the train-ing offered by ACS, said the idea is to teach people how to intervene in a potential sui-cide.

“The person at risk of suicide could be in the very moment of ending their life, or they could be thinking about suicide and making their plan,” she said. “The idea is to teach potential caregivers how to perform an intervention using the Suicide Intervention Model.”

The basic principles addressed in the training include how to connect with the person at risk; how to ask the question about suicide, the best way being point-blank and direct; how to understand that person’s needs and listen to their reasons for dying and living; and how to get the at-risk individual to the professionals by learning how to contract a safe plan with them.

“It is very important that the caregivers really learn how to listen,” Carothers said. “I like to tell them to do what is called ‘active listening’; simply put, the caregiver, at any time in the conversation with the at-risk, can repeat back to them what they have been saying.

“It does not have to be word-for-word, but they should be able to paraphrase,” she continued. “This shows the person at risk that the caregiver is really listening which, in turn, makes the person at risk feel like they care.”

Class participants also examine their own attitudes about suicide, Carothers noted.

“We encourage them to be honest with themselves about how they feel about suicide – acknowledging how you truly feel about suicide with the understanding that there is no right

or wrong way to feel. These are your per-sonal feelings,” she explained. “We want people to understand that they should be able to separate themselves from their feel-ings so they can perform a successful inter-vention.”

Negative feelings about suicide by the caregiver can cause the at-risk individual to shut down, Carothers continued, and not seek out any further help.

“Caregivers need to understand that their attitude about suicide can affect how they react in an intervention,” she said.

Between addressing the specter of sui-cide and confronting personal beliefs and,

possibly, biases, the two-day training is not always easy – but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring.

The reaction students give to the training often depends on why that person is there, Carothers said.

“We have some people who are ‘volun-told’ to attend this training,” she said. “The morning of Day 1, these people are typically not happy, but I can say that by the end of Day 2, some of these same people are so glad that they attended this training.

“When I ask the participants at the close of the workshop if ASIST was different than they expected, I always hear yes,” Carothers continued. “They come in thinking it will be another ‘death by PowerPoint’ training and they are surprised to find out that it’s not. We even have those people who say they will spread the word about this training.”

One important thing to note: ASIST might not be for ev-eryone.

“Not every person is comfortable talking about suicide with others – and if that is the case, that is OK,” Carothers said. “What is important is that they know who is willing to talk to that at-risk person. ASIST is also not for those who are cur-rently at risk for suicide.”

ASIST was created and is currently maintained by Living-Works Education. To register for the class at ACS, visit www.blissmwr.com/asist. For more information, call (915) 569-5500.

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Heather Wilburn, Family and MWR MarketingEvery spring for the past seven years,

members of the Fort Bliss and El Paso communities have come together to raise awareness of the sacrifices made by military children, as well as child abuse and sexual assault. This year is no different: The eighth annual MCCASA Walk – the acronym refer-ences the Month of the Military Child, child abuse and sexual assault – will take place Saturday, April 14 at Kelly Park on Fort Bliss. Events will run from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

“This wonderful, fun-filled event in which we celebrate military children is also designed to bring awareness to domestic violence and sexual assault for our military families, as well as in the community,” said Sharon Brown, a family advocacy special-ist with the Family Advocacy Program at Army Community Service, and one of the event’s organizers.

“We estimate there will be more than 500 in attendance at this event, which will bring a lot of awareness to various programs both on and off the installation,” she continued.

The MCCASA Walk features a two-mile

walk – the highlight of the event – along with information booths on parenting, children’s health, safety and more; fun and games for all ages; and a Teddy Bear Clinic, where children can bring in their stuffed animals for a checkup. New features added to the festivities this year include a youth drawing contest and a teen poetry/essay contest.

Winners of the MCCASA Youth Draw-ing Contest will be announced and dis-played at the walk. The contest, themed “I Am Proud to Be a Military Child,” is open to children ages 6-12 and the entry deadline is April 5. Teens ages 13-17 may compete in the MCCASA Teen Poetry/Essay Contest. The theme is “It’s No Secret ... Everyone Can Help. Keep Army Children Safe and Hap-py,” and the entry deadline is April 5. For complete contest rules, visit www.blissmwr.com/mccasa.

The contests are a way to get youth more involved in the walk’s mission, Brown said.

“I feel that this event is all about aware-ness and giving agencies an opportunity to answer questions and connect the commu-nity to resources,” Brown explained. “The addition of new events added to the MCCA-SA Walk are meant to engage our children in the process through our drawing contest as well as the poetry/writing contest.”

For more information – or to register for the walk – stop by ACS, Bldg. 2494 Ricker Road on Fort Bliss, call (915) 568-9976, or visit www.blissmwr.com/mccasa.

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Participants reach the finish of the two-mile walk during last year’s MCCASA Walk. This year’s MCCASA Walk is set for April 14.


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Tephanie Hopper, Army Volunteer Corps Coordinator

In the Fort Bliss com-munity, we have an out-standing volunteer force of nearly 3,500. This force of volunteers that make up the Fort Bliss Army Vol-unteer Corps can be seen all across the installation. They are the lead-ers of your family readiness groups, people who are helping to keep the communication channels open be-tween family members and the chain of command. They are the coaches of your sons’ and daughters’ basket-ball team, providing your kids with some of their first techniques. They are the information desk attendees at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, providing your spouse with the directions to the Well Baby Clinic. They are the support system of our lo-cal USO, providing support for those who are on their way to their next de-ployment.

But what motivates these excep-tional individuals to selflessly give of their time and talents to the Fort Bliss community, communities around our nation, and around the world? There are various reasons why these indi-viduals are motivated to give to oth-ers. Some individuals volunteer to get out of the house and meet new peo-ple, some to gain new skills or main-tain skills, and some to be a part of a group. But two of the most noted rea-sons why people volunteer are simply to help others and to give back. These two reasons are echoed by numerous volunteers who contribute to improve the well-being of Soldiers and family members.

No matter what motivates an individual to volunteer, it is important to show appreciation for their commitment

and devotion. There are nu-merous ways to show that you appreciate the support of a volunteer. One of the simplest is to just say thank you. Other ways to show that you appreciate sup-port are by writing a letter

of gratitude for their support of your organization, taking them to lunch, treating them to a cup of coffee or recognizing their birthday. It doesn’t matter how you say thank you; what matters is that you let them know you appreciate them.

The Fort Bliss community un-derstands that volunteers are our strength and life force. They are a strong support system for Soldiers and family members. To honor their dedication and support of our com-munity, we will celebrate National Volunteer Week from April 15-21. This week is an ideal time for every-one to honor volunteers for their tre-mendous contributions. Our theme for this week’s celebration is “Volun-teers…the Force Behind the Force.” The theme is a reflection of the devo-tion and commitment of the volun-teers who stand strong behind our Soldiers and family, improving the quality of life and well-being for all in the community.

The Fort Bliss Army Volunteer Corps will host several events to honor the service of volunteers dur-ing this week of celebration, including Manic Monday, WhattaWednesday and the annual Fort Bliss Awards Cer-emony, scheduled for 6 p.m. April 20 at the Centennial Banquet and Con-ference Center. For more information about volunteer recognition, volun-

teer placement or volunteer management training, please contact the Fort Bliss Army Corps office at 569-4227 ext. 7.

Volunteer Week ActiVities

celebrate the selfless service of Fort Bliss Volunteers with these free events.

reservations are required for each event. Volunteers must be registered

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A Little Bit of Bliss Gift ShopAdjutant GeneralAmerican Red CrossArmed Services YMCAArmy Community ServiceAutomotive Skills Center/Auto CraftsBowling Center/Desert Strike LanesCar WashChaplainChild Development Center, MainChild Development Center, ReplicaCivilian Personnel OfficeCommissaryCommunity PoolFamily and MWR HeadquartersFamily Resilience CenterFraming BlissGarrison CommandHospital: WBAMC Information Ambulance Appointments TRICARE Service Center Red CrossHousing: On-Post/Balfour Beatty Housing: Off-PostIHG Army Hotels at Fort BlissIn-Processing/Welcome CenterInspector GeneralKelly ParkLegal AssistanceLeisure Travel Services (ITR)Mainstreet ExpressoMickelsen Community LibraryMilam Fitness CenterMilitary Police Station

Old Ironsides Museum Old Fort Bliss Replica MuseumOmar Bradley Softball ComplexParent Central/CYSS RegistrationFreedom Crossing Post Exchange, Grand Theatre Third-party ShopsPost OfficePOV Car Resale LotRecycling CenterReplica Aquatic CenterSKIESUnlimited Gymnastic CenterSchool-Age Center, BlissSchool-Age Center, ReplicaSoldier and Family Assistance CenterSoldier and Family Medical ClinicStout Physical Fitness CenterSurvivor Outreach ServicesTennis Club & Fitness ZoneThrift Shop, OCSATransportation Inbound Transportation Outbound TransportationUnit FundsUSOVehicle RegistrationVeterinary ServicesYouth Services

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ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICEARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE Bldg. 2494 Ricker Road (915) 568-1132FAMILY RESILIENCE CENTER Bldg. 250 Club Road (915) 569-5500SOLDIER AND FAMILY ASSISTANCE CENTER Bldg. 887 Marshall Road (915) 568-6923SURVIVOR OUTREACH SERVICES Bldg. 241 Sheridan Road (915) 568-5970

GYMS & FITNESS FACILITIESSOTO PFC Bldg. 20751 Constitution Avenue, East Fort Bliss (915) 744-5788STOUT PFC Bldg. 2930 Cassidy Road (915) 568-3264MILAM PFC Bldg. 2499 Cassidy Road (915) 568-7318LOGAN HEIGHTS PFC Bldg. 4797 Ellerthorpe Road, Logan Heights (915) 568-5198BIG ED’S GYM Basement, Bldg. 2 Sheridan Road (915) 568-4508BIGGS PFC Bldg. 11251 Biggs Street, East Bliss (915) 744-8730IRONWORKS GYM Bldg. T20700 Sergeant Major Boulevard, East Fort Bliss (915) 744-8697TENNIS CLUB & FITNESS ZONE Bldg. 262 Club Road (915) 569-5449COMMUNITY POOL Bldg. 250 Club Road (915) 568-4825REPLICA AQUATIC CENTER Bldg. 5035 Dickman Road (915) 568-7431

FOOD, LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENTCENTENNIAL BANQUET AND CONFERENCE CENTER Bldg. 11199 Sgt. E. Churchill Street, East Fort Bliss (915) 744-8427UNDERWOOD GOLF COMPLEX & GOLDEN TEE Bldg. 3191 Coe Avenue, Logan Heights (915) 568-1059DESERT STRIKE LANES Bldg. 2949 Ricker Road (915) 568-6272FORT BLISS ROD & GUN CLUB Bldg. 3730 Roy Johnson Lane, Northeast El Paso (915) 565-4867BIGGS PARK Bldg. 11388 Sergeant Major Boulevard, East Fort Bliss (915) 744-8087MICKELSEN LIBRARY E-Wing, Basement, Bldg. 2, Pershing Circle (915) 568-6156RV PARK Bldg. 4130 Ellerthorpe Road (915) 568-0106FRAMING BLISS Bldg. 820 Marshall Road (915) 568-5563AUTOMOTIVE SKILLS CENTER Bldg. 820 Marshall Road (915) 568-7280LEISURE TRAVEL SERVICES-MAIN Bldg. 1743 Victory Avenue (915) 568-7506LEISURE TRAVEL SERVICES-PX KIOSK Freedom Crossing, Main Exchange, Bldg. 1611, Marshall Road (915) 569-6446LEISURE TRAVEL SERVICES - SOTO GYM 2nd Floor, Bldg. 20751 Constitution Boulevard, East Fort Bliss (915) 744-5105OLD FORT BLISS MUSEUM Bldg. 5054, Pershing Road & Pleasonton Road (915) 568-4518

CHILD, YOUTH & SCHOOL SERVICES FACILITIESCYSS PARENT CENTRAL Bldg. 1743, Victory Avenue (915) 568-4374CYSS PARENT CENTRAL SATELLITE OFFICE Bldg. 503B, Pershing Road (915) 568-2146CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER-LOGAN Bldg. 3500, Ellerthorpe Road, Logan Heights (915) 568-3989CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER - MAIN Bldg. 1730, Pleasonton Road (915) 568-5689CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER-MILAM Bldg. 11896, Haan Road, East Fort Bliss (915) 744-7879CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER-REPLICA Bldg. 5036 Sheridan Road (915) 569-7199SCHOOL-AGE CENTER-BLISS Bldg. 11898, Sheridan Road (915) 568-2178SCHOOL-AGE CENTER-LOGAN Bldg. 3505, Ellerthorpe Road, Logan Heights (915) 569-5784SCHOOL-AGE CENTER-MILAM Bldg. 11898, Hann Road, East Fort Bliss (915) 744-2274YOUTHPLEX Bldg. 195, Chaffee Road (915) 568-5437YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER, MILAM Bldg. 10960, Haan Road, East Fort Bliss (915) 744-2278SKIESUNLIMITED - MAIN Bldg. 3508, Ellerthorpe Road, Logan Heights (915) 569-7732SKIESUNLIMITED - GYMNASTIC CENTER Bldg. 131, Doniphan Road (915) 568-5544FAMILY CHILD CARE (FCC) Bldg. 1730, Victory Road (915) 568-4198SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER Bldg. 503B, Pershing Road (915) 569-5064

MORE FAMILY AND MWR PHONE NUMBERSDFMWR HEADQUARTERS 2nd Floor, Bldg. 11, 2nd Floor, Pershing Road (915) 568-3500PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS & SOLICITATION Bldg. 11, 2nd Floor, Pershing Road (915) 568-4444UNIT FUNDS Bldg. 1743, Victory Road (915) 568-7506UNIT FUNDS - SOTO GYM 2nd Floor, Bldg. 20751 Constitution Boulevard, East Fort Bliss (915) 744-5105VET SERVICES Bldg. 6077, Carter Road (915) 742-2266

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SPRINGHOLIDAYBRUNCHEaster BrunchSunday, April 8

Mother's Day BrunchSunday, May 13

Father's Day BrunchSunday, June 17

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