January Workforce Pride Newsletter 2012

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

PLAN FOR ACTUALIZATIONTHIS VALENTINES 2

FINANCIALRISKS.GERONIMO!!...

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FEBRUARY CALENDAR:CHECK THE DATE! 4

ENHANCING LIFE WITHCLOSE RELATIONSHIPS

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DEAR FRAN, I WAS A BIGSHOT! 6

LOVE, MENTORSHIP , & REJU-VENATION 7

RELAX WITH DELICIOUSNUTRITION 8

LOVE THY MANAGER NOTTHAT SMELL!!

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TAX TIME IS HERE, 10

12 IN 12: CLIP THIS TIP11

CONFIDENCE, CHARACTER,& SAVE LIKE JESUS 12

SNEAK PEEK 13

mind, heart and spirit. In addearning a livable income that for basic needs we all need onities to learn new things andchallenge and stretch us intelWe also need to acknowledgthe people we work alongsidesocial beings and want and neportunities to develop healthtionships. Along those same need to feel valued and apprefor our contributions and proan opportunity to be a heroyour organization.And finally, we all want to lealegacy... some small token of selves behind. Long after youcomplishments have been forit will be those left behind to on your leadership heritage..ymark on the world. Will thea tradition of intimidation or tion? Will they stand in our s

or on our shoulders? Will ouleave them to face future chasmaller, or taller? (All front page articles aKhalifeh unless otherwise noted)

I am humbled. Many of you that arehere today I have served with, and I am aproduct of your leadership. I'm herebecause you saw faith in me and coun-seled me and coached me and helped meto develop into being a professional, aspart of this professional Army. Each ofyou has touched my life or another Non-Commissioned Officer's life in some way,which has taken us to this place where

our Army is today. Sgt. Maj. of theArmy Raymond F. Chandler III in thePentagon Auditorium, during his swear-ing in on March 1, 2011

There is a story relayed by PresidentDwight D. Eisenhowers speechwriter,

James Humes that exemplifies why GenEisenhower was an exceptional leaderand why he went on to win the presi-dency and re-election by landslides. Asthe story goes: One day during WorldWar II, a woman ate lunch with the Pa-cific commander of U.S. forces at thetime, General Douglas MacArthur.

Later, that same day she dined with Gen

Eisenhower. When a reporter askedher what the difference was betweenthe two commanders, she replied:When I had lunch with MacArthur, Ilearned how great he was. When I hadsupper with Eisenhower, I learned howgreat I was. Both MacArthur and Ei-senhower were successful command-ers , however, dinner with Eisenhowermade her feel somewhat taller.

Perhaps lost in our day-to-day chal-lenges, is the tremendous impact of ourwords and actions on those we lead.Running from one fire to fight the nextwe sometimes lose sight of thefirefighter left behind to lick theirwounds. In our frantic attempt to makethe mission, making the Soldier mayhave taken a backseat. But they are notmutually exclusive. Long after the mis-sion is forgotten it is those that exe-cuted the mission that are left to face

the next challenge. If we want to leadstrong and capable Soldiers and civilianswe must develop them. This is espe-cially true in light of the thousands ofbaby boomers retiring from the servicedaily. It is the difference between lead-ing for the long-or short run.

In the book, "The Eighth Habit,Stephen Covey tells us that during theindustrial age it may have been enoughto meet the physical needs of thosemanning an assembly line. However,current knowledge age, Soldiers andcivilians need more. Leaders today

must nurture the whole person; body,

Your Legacy: Vente or Grand

Love Increase and Debt Decrease

A D H R , A S A P , E A PW E L L - B E I N G T E A MP R O D U C T

January has quickly come to an end

and February is knocking on our door.

At this time of year we face a necessity

for financial revival and relationship

enhancement. This edition is dedi-

cated to the increase of both your love

and your money deposits. Enjoy!

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III

WORKFORCE PRIDE

Fort Sill Community NewsletterJ A N U A R Y 2 0 1 2V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 5


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P A G E 2

Loving from a Distance?Not going to be in the same place as your partner thisValentines Day? Before you gorge yourself on choco-lates and down several glasses of vino with yourfriends, we have advice on how to get through theholiday, long distance.Keep up the conversation:Maintaining regular conversations when you can (on

breaks or in small increments throughout the day) helps to re-create the same micro-

conversations youd have over breakfast, during our lunch break, or over the phone if you livedin the same place. Its a great way to feel connected and to maintain a sense of connection.Carve out regular time to spend together:Whether people are doing the long distance thing or not, its easy to forget how important it isto spend time together without distractions, but when youre not together physically, settingrituals like this really helps close the gap. Enjoying the same show together, even at differenttimes, gives you something to talk about and start conversation, and gives you another reasonto stay in touch.Always be available:No matter what, make sure your significant other comes first

and they know it. Its a lot easier to get someones undi-vided attention in person, but when youre living apart its reallyhard to be consistently there for each other. Instead, makesure youre always there in other ways. Whether youre on thephone, video chat, or chatting on IM, you have to make it loudand clear when you really need one anothers attention (andmake sure youre available when youre needed). Establish asystem for yourselves and make sure that you can stick to it sothat youre always there when they need someone to listen.Go out on dates together, separately:Every couple should go out on dates. Whether you just starteddating or whether youve been married for 50 years, a date isanother chance to get out together, have some fun, and dedi-cate some time to each other. While being apart means you cant do this physically, you canplan time out together doing the same thing. The easiest example of this is a movie. Eventhough you live in separate cities, you can still find the same movies playing at theatresnear both of you at around the same time. When you both get home you can talk/chatabout what you liked or didnt like and, while you didnt get the chance to share abucket of popcorn, you still get to share an experience and spend time together.Reference: Blisstree.com

Still not sure you have the right mind set on this. What I have found to bring joy dur-ing what could be a depressing time. Would be to share with others. I know whatyou're thinking, "who cares!" Just bear with me. Allow me to share 5 ideas for a happyValentine's Day. I truly believe this may be one of your best days this year.1. You know how you're feeling. What about a dear friend who may be going througha very difficult time? Why not prepare a basket of their favorite things. Leave it, with acard that says, from your guardian angel.2. Or, maybe someone has always been there for you. Orsomeone who you admire. Let them know what they mean toyou. This is the day for showing how we feel about the oneswe love. Take the time to find them that perfect card. If youwant, get creative. Make it!3. What about your grandchild? A niece, or nephew. Plan a

special date with them. Take them to their favorite restaurant.Or a movie. The possibilities are endless. They will love it!4. Play Cupid! Hear me out. You are not alone in this. I'msure there is someone you know who doesn't have a signifi-cant other as well. So Cupid, it's up to you. Send them a bouquet of flowers, or candy.Sign the card anonymous. I'm sure it will brighten their day.5. Visit a relative you haven't seen in a while. Take along a goodie or two. Somethingyou know they will like. Spend time reminiscing. Sharing a bit of laughter if only for alittle while. A few hours with a dear loved one, can make a tremendous difference. Ipromise!These five ideas do not have to be extravagant. Sometimes the smallest things, canbring the biggest smiles. When we give, we in turn feel better. You see, everyone wins.You will find deep enjoyment in knowing YOU made someone's Valentine's Day spe-cial.Reference: squidoo.com

Last newsletter, we discussed goals and objectiveThis time let's discuss identifying our strengths.First, lets get rid of a self sabotage mind set. Selfsabotage is a cycle and is what we subconsciously

think and do when things are going way too goodand we avoid a positive outcome. Some of us areconditioned by society to think that way and mus

come to recognize when we begin to do thto ourselves and thwart it. We need to rec

ognize that we are capable and preparefor success. Recognizing our shortfallsand repairing them is the first step. To beaware of our shortcomings we must do aself-inventory. This alone will bring clar-

ity to the direction you would likefor your life to take and make youmore self aware. The three parts ofself identification are: self-esteem,stability, and self-efficacy. Self-esteem is the "evaluative" componentit is where one makes judg

ments about his or her self-worth. Stability refers to the organizatioand continuity of one's self-concept. Is it constantly in flux? Can singular, relatively trivial events drastically affect your self-esteem? The

third element, self-efficacy, is best explained as self-confidence. It is specifcally connected with one's abilities, unlike self-esteem. When we under-stand that we are in control of our own lives and successes, we are setfree from limitations. We must increase our clarity and insight as to theend results we want to achieve. By doing this and implementing the ac-tions required to get there we begin to feel an overall positive self-worthand self-control. Knowing who you are and where you would like to go the first step to getting there. To this end we should be able to look bac

on 2012 and see that instead of being our ownworst saboteur, we have become our best supporter.(Tom works in the Plans, Analysis & Integration off

as a Strategic Planner for the Fort Sill Garrison. Hecurrently pursuing a Doctorate of Education.)

Thomas M. Easterly

From Sabotage to Strength

Gift Tip: Love CouponsLove coupons are a playful accompaniment to a romantic gift. They'also a perfect free last-minute giftgive when you're far away, youdon't have much to spend, you lacthe

time to shop, or (oops) youcompletely forgot. Gift certifi-

cates ofprom-ises,theselove coupons can be given to yoursweetheart on Valentines Day orany time at all.

Simply print a few, personalize,and finish by either stapling yourbook of love coupons together,secure loose ones with a prettyribbon, or punch a hole in onecorner and pull a thin piece ofribbon through and tie a bow.

Alone for V-Day?
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P A G E 3V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 5 Statistics, History, and Risk Reduction

FORT SILL HISTORY TIDBIT

Geronimos Place of Death

The old Chiricahua Apache warrior Geronimo, with 341 of his follow-

ers, first came to Fort Sill in 1894 as prisoners of war. The Apache re-mained prisoners of war until they were allowed to return to their Ari-zona homelands in 1913. In those years many of the original band, toinclude Geronimo, died at Fort Sill as prisoners and were buried locally.

Today Geronimos grave in the Apache Prisoner of War cemetery is alocal attraction with many visitors. If you drive down Randolph Road past McNair Hall you willsee the signs directing you to Geronimos grave. Follow these directions and you will go past thePatriot Club, under I-44, to the East range. The prisoner of war grave yard will be on your righton the banks of Beef Creek.If you wish to see the actual location where Geronimo died you can just turn around and back-track the way you got to his grave. Asyou come back up Randolph Road tothe flag pole and McNair Hall take theleft turn at the Y in the road. Afteryou take the turn you will see Building

475 to your front. Just east of thebuilding is the stone marker indicatingthe spot where Geronimo died in theold prisoner of war hospital. Be carefuldriving in this area, the roads are nar-row, and the parking severe, and oneway signs make driving in this area in-teresting.

by Dale Keesee

Team Sill has done an excellent Job in assistingSoldiers and their families with financial readi-

ness. Soldiers and their families have workeddiligently to reduce the need for financial servicresulting in a reduction of services requested bmore than 50 percent over the past two years.Getting the family budget back on track after thholidays will allow Soldiers and their families tocontinue to improve their financial readiness. Tholidays are in the not too distant past, the reltives are back home and the decorations arestored away, now its time to tally up the budgedamage. While tallying up holiday receipts isnever pleasant it is, however, necessary to estalish a starting point. Your budget recovery canbe less painful than anticipated by following a fe

simple budget planning strategies. Make the budget a family affair, plan i

out together so everyone is on thesame page

Set a specific goal for saving and estalish a timeline to achieve it

Avoid using credit cards, if possible,and use cash when you can

Look for ways to earn extra money,maybe a second job

Put the family on a spending diet bycutting down onluxuries that can becut out or reduced without affectingquality of life too much

By followingthese simpleand achievablepost holidaytips, Soldiersand their fami-lies will re-energize theirbudgets and beback on trackin no time.

Back on Track:

Financial RisksBy Janice Carter

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P A G E 4V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 5 ASAP CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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P A G E L U M E 2 , I S S U E 5

LifefocusMore on AdolescenceAs a parent, you want to avoid being too intrusive

and yet you wish to stay knowledgeable aboutwhat is happening. Are you asking a question be-cause you need to know something or you areactually being a bit nosy? Respect your child's pri-vacy and save the questions for important matters.Whatever you do, keep talking and trying to engage your child. Ironicteenager will usually report that no one listens to him. He may roll hior act as though you are irritating him, but ignore this and ask him hofeels about certain things. Encouragehis open expression of his opinionsand thoughts. Spend time with him,but don't smother him.Teens are famous for finding strangetimes to share their feelings and

worries with you. Your teen maywait until late at night or right beforebed to approach you. She mightcrawl into your bed and snugglebeside you while she talks in thedark. This actually provides her with a sense of being invisible that in makes it easier to talk. She may prefer to call you on the phone with distance between you providing that same sort of a barrier of invisibilmay talk more freely by writing you a letter or e-mail.Don't overlook these conversations just because they aren't always hing face to face. Remember that these very important conversations yhave with your teenager need to happen in a way that makes your chsecure and not judged. Most of the time it will happen off the cuff. Thmeans that they will happen when youleast expect it. When your teenager

does decide to talk, be prepared tostop what you're doing and listen.

Ref: about.com

by Rebecca Rutledge,Ph.D.

Obviously, the closeness thatyou developed during thedifficult period of your child'sdepression is one that youwant to keep going. Whileyour child may not need yourattention in the same way, henevertheless continues toneed it. Your child needs tohave quality time with you,even though he might say hedoesn't. Particularly with teen-agers, even though they think

y do not need you at all, this is not the case.hildren

r a younger child, find activities that you enjoy doing together. Better yet, if thereomething your child truly enjoys, participate in that whether you enjoy it or not.d things that the entire family can do together that will continue to encourage bonding process.ctdies show that families who do things together have closer relationships. Takens with your child in planning a family night. Let him decide what to have forner or what fun activity you will do together. This will help remind your child isued and an integral part of your family!ntinue to ask your child how he is feeling but not necessarily as it relates to his

pression. Keep him engaged by asking his opinions on all sorts of things such asat's going on in the world or school happenings. Foster an atmosphere of accep-ce and non-judgment so that he will feel free to share his feelings with you.

dolescenceenagers are famous for not wanting to be around their parents. This does not

an that they do not value your input or your presenceyou just probablyn't hear about it! You may not get a lot of positive reinforcement from your

rticipation with them, but understand that they are aware that you are availablethem.

hildhood Depression: Close

Relationship Important

Relationships: Built to LastWhen I think of relationship building, the first thing that comes to mind is getting folks on the same paWhether the relationship is between spouses or between parents and children; whether the relationsbetween two coworkers, or a five person team with three levels of leadership, the relationship can oncome productive and supportive when all agree on the starting point and what the end result should

is, when everyone knows what is expected of them and each agrees to fulfill said expectations.Relationships between human-beings are systemshuman systemsand these systems function very the same as any other system. Imagine how dysfunctional an automobile would be if the left wheel insrolling in a different direction and completely independent of the right wheel! The vehiclesystem

entually fall apart. It certainly wouldnt get anywhere! Right? You bet!lding a relationship is much like building any other system. First you need to know what you are building; then you need to agree on the tools and material

u building a team, a marriage, a parent-child relationship? Obviously, the plans and needs would be different, depending on the desired relationship outcome blueprints would differ between building a car, a boat, or an airplane. If you are working on building a boat and your spouse is busy building a car, the outcy not satisfy anyones needs! Meantime, with a little clarity and collaboration the two of you could create something truly unique that works beautifully for bu!how do you get on the same page? How does an engineer develop a custom automobile? The most important skill they must possess is the ability to listenir client wants and ask clarifying questions. When they are clear on what the client wants, they can make suggestions and counsel the client on what can be

ed. The engineer and client can then collaborate to create a custom vehicle that all are proud of and pleased with. Building a human relationship is no differar about what you want, listen to what the other person wants, and collaborate on how best to build the relationship in a manner that supports both partiettom line: before you a grab a tool box, before you start cutting up material, clarify what you are building; discuss what the end product will look like and h

ction; express your desires; encourage the other party to tell you what they want; collaborate and always, always, listen carefully!ppy Valentines Day!

y Dr. Cher Springer, ASAP Counselor

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P A G E 6V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 5

By Join Together Staff

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCsay 38 million American adults are binge drinkers, and of them are ages 18 to 34. In a new report, the CDC s

that while binge drinking is more common among younadults, those age 65 and older who binge drink do so moftenan average of five to six times a month.Binge drinking is defined as men who have five or moredrinks in one sitting, and women who have four or modrinks at one time, HealthDay reports.Binge drinking is responsible for more than half of the80,000 alcohol-related deaths each year in the UnitedStates, and accounts for about three-fourths of the mothan $200 billion in costs from alcohol abuse, accordinthe CDC.Binge drinking causes a wide range of health, social aneconomic problems and this report confirms the problreally widespread, CDC Director Thomas R. Frieden,

M.D., M.P.H. said in a news release. We need to worktogether to implement proven measures to reduce bindrinking at national, state and community levels.The CDC found binge drinking is more common amonpeople with household incomes of $75,000 or more. Hever, binge drinkers with household incomes of less th$25,000 have the largest number of drinks per sittingaverage of eight to nine drinks.

Do You Binge?

Drug Awareness

Dear Fran,

As a teen-ager, I played

cards instead of studyingand found bookmakerswho would take bets onfootball and basketballgames. After droppingout of college, I married

nd joined the family business. As I earnedmore money I bet more and started stealing from the business to cover my losses.

fter I was caught stealing and fired, I joined the Army.he Army sent me to Germany where I learned how to gamble European style.was at the casinos much of the time, so much so that I would get comped free

meals, drinks and hotel rooms. I felt respected and important. Like a big shot.he casino would give me perks worth hundreds of dollars, and I would lose five

mes that amount. I would owe three or four bookmakers at once and I coveredmy debts with credit cards and money borrowed from friends and family.began drinking too much, and when alcohol wasn't enough to numb my pain, Itarted using cocaine. The cocaine habit ended up being a $200-a-day habit beforegot busted after a positive urinalysis. The Army has been good to me and I dont

want to screw this up like I have so many other things in my life.

gned former Big Shot,Your story is proof that you can play for years

without consequences, but the Piper always showsp to be paid. Those who meet the Piper early infe, often make the changes that keep their futureom collapsing around them. I see you feel the

rmy has been good to you, and you dont want to screw this up like otherhings. How do you see this event different from past events that led to behaviorsuch as stealing, lying, cheating and using substances to enable yourself to continueour destructive path? This incident of getting busted is one in a long line of de-errents that the Army has in place to try to keep you from self-destructing. I can-ot assure you that it is not too late to save your career, but it is never too late toave your life and your future. You are a compulsive gambler!!! Repeat after me, Im a compulsive gambler and I cannot handle this without help? Now, show upt ASAP and we will help point you in the right direction. Many people feel thatddiction is only about using alcohol or drugs. WRONG!! Addiction is about anyehavior you do that causes dysfunction in your life, and you do it anyway, despitel consequences that are meant as deterrents. Patterns of use/abuse happen in

many areas and gambling is an addiction with compulsions that keep drawing you

ack. We have a GA (Gamblers Anonymous) group in our building every Tues-day evening at 6:00 p.m. Just come once andyou will see you are not alone or different.You have a disease that requires you to en-gage in steps to recovery, much like alcohol-ics follow. I could talk to you in print for-ever and it would not do as much good asyou coming by ASAP so we can provide youconfidential and competent support throughinformation, resources and referrals to peo-ple trained to help you get your life undercontrol. I hope to hear from you soon. Call442-6069 or walk in. We are waiting!

DEAR FRAN

ASAP TestimonialMy wifes gambling problem had consummy marriage. She had emotionally disconected from the family because she had

out credit cards in my name and did not tell me. I was afraid twas going to lose her to her depression. I did not know what so I called the EAP. The EAP provided an immediate referral fwife to address her depression concerns, She also provided resources for my wife to work on her gambling addiction and forwork on building trust in our relationship. Because of the assisthat the EAP provided, me and mywife are now closer and happierthan ever. My wife is continuingtherapy for her depression and weare going to Gambling Anonymoussupport meetings together. I justwant to say thank you to the EAP

for all of her support and assistance.

Fran Alltizer,CSW, ASAP Supervisor

If you have any questions orconcerns that youwould like Fran toaddress, pleasecontact Franthrough our ASAP

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P A G E 7V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 5Mind Expansion

January BrainteaserYou are a prisonersentenced to death.The Emperor offersyou a chance to liveby playing a simplegame. He gives you50 black marbles, 50white marbles and 2empty bowls. Hethen says, "Dividethese 100 marblesinto these 2 bowls.You can divide them

any way you like as long as you use all the marbles.Then I will blindfold you and mix the bowls around.

You then can choose one bowl and remove ONEmarble. If the marble is WHITE you will live, but ifthe marble is BLACK... you will die."

How do you divide the marbles up so that you havethe greatest probability of choosing a WHITE mar-ble?

Hint: The answer does not guarantee 100% you willchose a white marble, but you have a much betterchance.

Answer in next months issue

December answer

1. Joy to the World

2. Little Drummer Boy3. I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas4. Deck the Halls5. Winter Wonderland6. Oh Christmas Tree7. 12 Days of Christmas8. Oh Little Town of Bethlehem9. Away in a Manger

BrainteaserTEAM SPOTLIGHT

SSG Joshua Ferrier,HQ A 3/6

What is your favorite word?Love!

What is your least favorite word?Hate

What turns you on?My better half.

What turns you off?Failure

What sound or noise do you love?Jazz

What sound or noise do you hate?City noise

What profession other than your ownwould you like to attempt?

Social Work

What profes-

sion would

you not like

to do?Surgeon

What is your

ideal vaca-tion?Home with noth-ing to do

EAP Mental Health Minute: Rejuvenate

Ft. Sill Talks BackTerri

Esquivel,HR assis-tant, DHR

What does love mean

to you?

Marilyn Wil-

liams, HR Assis-

tant, DHR

"Showing

unconditional

affection."

2LT Sam Sattler,

B Battery, 1-

30th, BOLC

"Love is crazy,

always will

be."

Emilia Butler,

HR Assistant,

DHR

"For my

husband, its

a yellow VW

Bug."

Go for a walk. Spend time in nature. Call a good friend. Sweat out tension with a good workout. Write in your journal. Take a long bath. Light scented candles. Savor a warm cup of coffee or tea. Play with a pet. Work in your garden. Get a massage. Curl up with a good book. Listen to music. Watch a comedy.

Mentorship: Ft. Sill CivilianMr. Thomas M. Easterly hasbeen selected to participate inthe Installation ManagementCommand Headquarters Cen-tralized Mentoring Program(HCMP) for CY 2012. There

were approximately 100 appli-cations and of those thirty-twomentees were selected, Tomwas the only Fort Sill Garrisonemployee to make the list.

Tom works in the Plans, Analysis, and Integration Office(PAIO) of the Garrison. Tom said; It is an honor to beamong the thirty-two selected mentees and I look for-ward this awesome learning and growing experience.The program consists of a three day orientation, a yearof mentorship from a senior level IMCOM supervisor/leader, one week of shadowing at the mentors installa-tion, a Line of Effort Briefing to the IMCOM CG orSenior Executive Service Advisor. The mentees are alsoassigned work projects throughout the year and con-duct several video tele-conferences with their mentor.


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P A G E 8V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 5

Wellness Window

1 tablespoon (s) olive oil1 medium onion, chopped1 clove(s) garlic, crushed with

press1/2 teaspoon(s) ground all-

spice1 can(s) (14 1/2-ounce) diced

tomatoes1 pound(s) (not including tops) beets6 cup(s) sliced green cabbage (1 pound)3 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch chunks4 cup(s) water1 can(s) (15-ounce) vegetable broth

1 bay leaf3/4 teaspoon(s) salt2 tablespoon(s) red wine vinegar1/4 cup(s) (loosely packed) fresh dill or parsley,

choppedReduced-fat sour cream (optional)

DirectionsIn 5- to 6-quart saucepot, heat oil on medium until hot.

Add onion and cook 8 minutes or until tender.Stir in garlic and allspice; cook 30 seconds. Addtomatoes and cook 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, peel beets and shred in food processor (oron the coarse side of box grater).

Into saucepot with onion mixture, stir beets, cabbage,

carrots, water, broth, bay leaf, and salt; heat toboiling on high.

Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer about30 minutes or until all vegetables are tender. Re-move bay leaf. Stir in vinegar and dill. Serve withsour cream if you like.

Complete Well-Being

Focus on Fruits and VegetablesBy Shereen Jegtvig, About.com GuideCan your diet really reduce your risk of catching

a cold or influenza? Nutrition expert Lisa HarkPhD, RD, director of the Nutrition Educationand Prevention Program at the University ofPennsylvania School of Medicine, certainly thinksso. According to Dr. Hark, food and healthylifestylechoices boost your immune system, andthat can prevent you from coming down withcolds and flu. The key is not waiting until you getsick to make these changes; you need to revamp your diet and lifestyle before the

cold and flu bugs get to you.

Here are Dr. Hark's tips:Rely on Real Food, Not Vitamins- Foods are better than dietary supplementsfor the prevention of colds and flu because you get the whole nutritional package.For example, Dr. Hark points out, eating an orange is better for you than just

taking vitamin Cbecause the orange offers you a combination ofnutrients--magnesium,potassium,foliate,vitamin B6, and antioxidant-rich flavonoids.Eat More Fruits and Vegetables- One way to increase your intake of fruitsand vegetables is to incorporate juice into your diet. Not just any juice will do,though. Make sure you choose 100% juices, as other juice drinks contain extra

sugar and empty calories.

Keep Up Your Healthy Diet- While you want to focus on increasing theamount of fruits and vegetables you eat, don't forget to choose other healthyfoods to supply nutrients your immune system needs. A healthy balanced dietwith lean meats, fish, poultry, low-fat dairy, legumes, whole grains, nuts and seedsprovides your body with all of the nutrients you need for general health. A

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Dont get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of life that you forget totake care of your own needs. Nurturing yourself is a necessity, not a

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P A G E 9V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 5Etiquette and Managers Notes

A recent executive leadership bulletin caught my eye titled, 7 Reasons Your People Hate You. The article then

went on to tell managers the things that make them unlikeable in their employees eyes. Since I do not believe

most managers want to be, or are hated, I thought it would be more beneficial to share my list of reasons why

managers are loved by their staff. It would go like this;

. Employees always know what is expected of them and reminded periodically how well they are doing in

eeting your expectations. Moreover, you praise and recognize their outstanding contributions.

. You do your best to ensure that they have the training, equipment, and supplies to do their work properly.

. You provide them opportunities to develop their skills and learn new ones.

4. You give them an opportunity to do what they

do best and to be a hero for your organization.5. You listen to their opinions and encourage

them to proactively address challenges.

6. You make them feel valued and important.

7. You allow them opportunities to develop relationships at work.

8. You prioritizeYou identify what is important and prioritize tasks to reflect

whats essential.

. You treat people like human beings and not employeesThey feel you are interested in them as

eople and look out after their best interest.

0. You fight for themYou advocate for them and put yourself on the line to promote and support

heir development.

1. You encourage them to maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional life.

ou do not tacitly expect them to be workaholics.2. You trust them to make the right decisionYou do not micromanage their decisions and allow

hem the opportunity to use their innate talents and creativity to reach expectations and desired out-

comes. You also allow them the privilege of failing at something and

without making them a failure.

13. You keep them in the loop about things that can impact them and you run a transparent office.

14. Youre decisive. You make decision after deliberation.

More and more is being

asked of managers every

day. And, often there is

no precedence for the

challenges managers cur-rently encounter in the

orkplace. However, a manager can expect great things

om staff members who like and respect them. They are

evoted to you because you have demonstrated your de-

otion to them. The old archetypical view of the mean and

emanding manager has been replaced by a more effective

anager that looks after the best interest of their employ-

es. Creating an atmosphere where employees and manag-

rs both feel like they are winners alleviates potential prob-

ms. Like in a marriage, if both partners arent winning,

hen they both are losing, whether they realize it or not.

Workplace Etiquette

101: Hygiene

Eew that SmellI am often asked how do you confront a fellow co-worker who seems oblivious and indifferent to theeffect of their hygiene on their fellow workers.These employees present a unique challenge for

their managers. Here are some suggestions for addressing hygiene in the workplace:

Dont make assumptions. You may never know the underlying cause of an em-ployees poor hygiene or sloppiness in grooming.

Dont tolerate gossip.

Be direct.

Use nonjudgmental language (I words) when speaking with the employee.

Review the policy regarding personal hygiene, dress standards, etc.

Prepare for the worst.

State your expectations and follow-up.

By Jay Khalifeh

Managers Memo:

Let Me Count the Ways


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P A G E 1 0V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 5

Mission Card, Tax Time, AOS Update

US ARMY GARRISON

FORT SILL

MISSIONTo provide Soldiers, Civilians, Retirees and their Families with a secure installconsistent and efficient services, and quality facilities and infrastructure .

VISIONWith current fiscal reality, to maintain our quality services and infrastructure the installation. To maximize available resources and to foster positive relatiowith those living and working on Fort Sill as well as with our surrounding comties.

INTENTTo develop an environment that becomes a model for integrating organizatiocommon footprints, thereby becoming true stakeholders of the installation. Tempower Organizations by instilling pride in ownership and providing a voice.transform the Garrison while capturing efficiencies and promoting fiscal respo

ity. To maintain an environment that enhances safety, well-being, and readineplace of limitless opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.

Announcing Army OneSource (AOS) Mobile SiteArmy OneSource Users,

Army OneSource is now available to you on the go, no matter where you are, from a smar

browser. We've launched a mobile version of Army OneSource optimized for mobile devic

as Android phone, iPhone, and iPad.

With increased mobile device usage across the user base, we think it's particularly importan

ffer a great mobile experience. So we've built a mobile site, available now. Point your mobile browser to, www.myarmyonesource.com and you will be redirected to the mobile version of the Website.

AOS Mobile Site will support some of the features found on the Army OneSource (AOS) portal. The purpose is to provide Soldiers and Family Mem

some AOS portal functionality through their mobile devices so they can find resources or perform some functions when they are not near a desktop

er.

w you can access the following functionality on the go from your smartphone web browser.

View Lines of Operations (LOOs) Pages

Read news and announcements

Use AFAP Issue Search

Access Money Matters

Find a CSC

w the AOS Mobile Site LOO Pages and read news and announcements. Use the AFAP Issue Search to

k the progress of AFAP Issues being addressed by Army leadership. Access Money Matters to Take the

Military Saves Pledge and use tools and financial tips to save money, red

debt, and build wealth. Enter your region in the Find a CSC tool to locate

contact your Community Support Coordinator (CSC).

We are happy to announce the FREE mobile website. We encourage you t

cess Army OneSource and view the AOS Mobile Site today. It is easy, it is

and best of all it is FREE.

We believe this effort represents a significant step forward in making Arm

Source content and services available to the Army Family community in as

platforms as possible. If you have any questions, feedback or comments, pl

dont hesitate to let us know.

Ms. Shaunya Murrill

Chief, Outreach and Strategic Integration Division Family Programs Direct

IMCOM G9 Family and MWR Programs

Even More Reason For Your Staff To Love You

The Fort Sill Income Tax Assistance Centeris open at Building 4700 Mow-Way Road,the Welcome Center.Military ID cardholders can get free taxpreparation and e-filing through April 17,this year's deadline. Currently, ITAC pre-parers are only seeing walk-in customers,however, they will begin seeing scheduledappointment clients next month."We are here to help the entire militarycommunity and it's free, so please come onin," said Capt. Alane Ballweg, ITAC officer in

rge. Although it's services are scaled back a little from previous yearsause of manning, the staff can still prepare the majority of returns.ITAC cannot prepare tax returns for taxpayers who receive income

m rental properties, royalties or mineral rights, self-employment in all business with income more than $5,000, and a few other categories,weg said.k-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis Mondays throughays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the ITAC, which is on the fourth floor. Af-Feb. 21, walk-in customers will only be seen Tuesdays and Thursdays.center will begin accepting appointments Feb. 13, and begin seeing them

22. Appointments are scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri-s.tax year, the Fort Sill ITAC served 4,217 people, Ballweg said. More

n 7,700 federal and state tax returns were filed. This saved service mem-s, family members and retirees more than $1 million in tax return prepa-on fees.15 military and six civilian volunteers at the ITAC have gone through at

t 150 hours of training and are Internal Revenue Service-certified taxparers, said Lt. Col. Tim Hayes, deputy Staff Judge Advocate. Many ofm have worked at ITACs before, and the volunteer Soldiers come fromhe brigades and major tenant units here.k the following link for more information or a list of items to bring:X CENTER

rence: Ft. Sill Cannoneer

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P A G E 1 1V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 5 Financial Fitness and Tip to Clip

Almost Twice As Many Younger Boomers As Older"Younger boomers are much more numerous than older boomers. In2008, the oldest boomers were aged 62 and numbered 2.7 mil-lion. By 2018 most of those boomers will have retired. However, theyoungest boomers (those aged 44 in 2008) numbered 4.6 millionand will not have reached retirement age by 2018." By 2030, all of theboomers will be over the age of 65," according to a 2011 analysis of

American Community Survey data.

A COUPONING

TIP YOU CAN

CLIP!Maybe you're a pro when itcomes to cutting out coupons.Well, maybe you should cut it out. There's a beway to save time and money. Now, there is thecutting and snipping that used to go on which isand click. Go right on to these sites. You can domuch faster when you have the right site.

The editors at Good Housekeeping have found following sites you can feel safe with:

SmartSource.com

Valpak.com

The best way to save themost money is to use both.You know, it's not really asubstitute for the old clip-and-save but it's a greatsupplement.So snip, click, scan, andsave to your heart's con-tent.

12 Easy Ways to Save in 2012Cut Credit Card Interest RatesNegotiating a lower interest rateon yourcredit card can be relatively easy. It costs cardissuers about $300 to obtain a new customer,so they'd much rather give you a lower ratethan lose your business.Refinance Your MortgageSave Money EveryMonth"As a general rule of thumb, it's worth looking intorefinancingif the going rate is 0.50 percent lowerthan your current mortgage if you plan to stay inyour home," says Timothy McFarlin, a real estatelawyer based in Irvine, CA.

Combine Bills to Cut CostsKeep your home and auto coverage with one

insurer, and many companies, like Allstate andState Farm, will offer big discounts (up to 20percent). By combining your insurance, youcan cut annual bills.

Save Big on PrescriptionsChoosing a generic drug over a brand name

can save you lots of moneydepending onwhat you take, you could enjoy a 52 percentcut in the daily cost of your medications, re-ports the FDA.

Don't Pay Full Price for AnythingEver Again!Make sure you're maximizing discount potentialbysearching the Internet for your favorite retailers and"coupon" before hitting the mall or shopping online.For fast hunting, bookmarkretailmenot.comand cou-poncabin.comas your go-to sites for the best of cur-rently available coupons.

Big Donations, Big RewardsDonations of big-ticket electronicsand furniture can

turn into tidy write-offs. "If you donate a computernow worth $500, you can deduct $500 from yourtaxable income, which would translate to a savings ofabout $125 for a couple in the 25 percent taxbracket.

Shop SmarterRetailers have specific days when they putout new stock and mark down merchandise,so ask the next time you're in the store andthen sync up your shopping with its sched-ule.

Save on Family VacationsCheck out the popular travel-destinationWebsites like frommers.comand fodors.comfor excellent insider tips on how to get dis-counted rates at popular attractions or to findout about free events.

Save on EntertainmentBuy: DVD rental at Redbox kiosk at stores,restaurantsInstead of: DVD rental at a video storeWhy: Redbox charges $1/night vs. the store's$4.50 for 2-7 days

Stock Up and SaveA tip from Heloise: Stock up on sale itemsthat have a long shelf life, such as toothpaste,toilet tissue, paper towels, deodorant, mostcleaning supplies, and products for your car.

Save at the Grocery StoreTry downloading online coupons onto yourgrocer's loyalty card. At shortcuts.com, youchoose the coupons, add them to an accounttied to the loyalty program, and redeem themwhen you show the cashier your card.

Set a Budget and Stick to ItSet yourself an indulgence budget, a percentage ofyour monthly take-home pay that's for dining out,movies, shopping, pricey lattes, or whatever else youwant. It shouldn't be more than you are able to saveeach month, and once it's gone, it's gone. You have towait for the next month to indulge yourself again.
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P A G E 1 2V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 5Inspire and Encourage

The threat is nearly invisible inordinary ways. It is a crisis of confi-dence. It is a crisis that strikes at the

very heart and soul and spirit of ournational will. We can see this crisisin the growing doubt about themeaning of our own lives and in theloss of a unity of purpose for ourNation.

The erosion of our confidence inthe future is threatening to destroythe social and the political fabric ofAmerica.

The confidence that we have alwayshad as a people is not simply someromantic dream or a proverb in a

dusty book that we read just on theFourth of July. It is the idea which

founded our Nation and has guided our development as a people. Confi-dence in the future has supported everything elsepublic institutions andprivate enterprise, our own families, and the very Constitution of the UnitedStates. Confidence has defined our course and has served as a link betweengenerations. We've always believed in something called progress. We'vealways had a faith that the days of our children would be better than ourown.

Our people are losing that faith, not only in government itself but in theability as citizens to serve as the ultimate rulers and shapers of our democ-racy. As a people we know our past and we are proud of it. Our progresshas been part of the living history of America, even the world. We alwaysbelieved that we were part of a great movement of humanity itself called

democracy, involved in the search for freedom, and that belief has alwaysstrengthened us in our purpose. But just as we are losing our confidence inthe future, we are also beginning to close the door on our past.

In a nation that was proud of hard work, strong families, close-knit commu-nities, and our faith in God, too many of us now tend to worship self-indulgence and consumption. Human identity is no longer defined by whatone does, but by what one owns. But we've discovered that owning thingsand consuming things does not satisfy our longing for meaning. We'velearned that piling up material goods cannot fill the emptiness of lives whichhave no confidence or purpose.

The symptoms of this crisis of the American spirit are all around us. For thefirst time in the history of our country a majority of our people believe thatthe next five years will be worse than the past five years. Two-thirds of ourpeople do not even vote. The productivity of American workers is actuallydropping, and the willingness of Americans to save for the future has fallenbelow that of all other people in the Western world.

As you know, there is a growing disrespect for government and forchurches and for schools, the news media, and other institutions. This is nota message of happiness or reassurance, but it is the truth and it is a warning.

om a speech delivered by President Carter in the summer of 1979 now referredby historians as the Crisis in Confidence speech. It was intended to lift

mericans out of a kind of collective funk that he felt they had fallen into following assassinations of President and Robert Kennedy and the Rev Dr. Martin Luther

ng Jr., and the aftermath of the Vietnam War and Watergate scandal.

EAP INSPIRATION STATION:

Crisis of Confidence

The

Character

Couch:

Loving

Part of Speech:verbDefinition:1a (1) : strong affection for another arising out of kinship or per-sonal ties (2) : attraction based onsexual desire : affection and tenderness felt by lovers (3) : affec-tion based on admiration, benevolence, or common interests b : an assurance of affection 2: warm attachment, enthusiasm, or devotion 3

a : the object of attachment, devotion, or admiration b (1) : a beloved person : darlingoften usedas a term of endearment (2) Britishused as an informal term ofaddress4a : unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for the good of an-other: as (1) : the fatherly concern of God for humankind (2) :brotherly concern for others b : a person's adoration of God5: a god or personification of loveSynonyms:affection,attachment,devotedness,devotion,fond-

ness,passion

Antonyms:abomination,hate,hatred,loathing,rancor

EAP FUNNY CORNER

I figured you should have breakfastin bed on Valentines Day. Can you

reach the stove okay?
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GOT SOMETHING ON YOUR

MIND???

WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK!

Please contact us if you HAVE ANY SUG-

GESTIONS!! Your comments will be greatly

appreciated!!!

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD

LIKE TO SHARE??

Contact me at 580-442-4205/6306 or at

[email protected].

I look forward to hearing from you!!

SPRINGTIME GROWTH BLOSSOMS

When we think of spring, many think rain.

Remember that after every storm comes sun-

shine! Because of this cycle, springtime also

triggers growth. The next edition of Work-

force Pride will be focused on getting ready

for the upcoming seasonal growth in self, rela-

tionships, and finances. 2012 is well on its

way to being a tremendous year!!

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Referral for treatment and rehabilitation to appropriate community counseling/treatment

resources.

Follow-up services to aid an employee in achieving an effective readjustment to his or her

job after treatment.

Training and education for supervisors and employees about alcohol and drugs.

EAP Services to the Installation Organization:

Training and consultation for supervisors and managers on how and when to make properuse of EAP services for improving employee performance and conduct.

Consultation to management about trends in employee needs, work groups, and relatedconcerns dealing with work/life/wellness support programs.

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ment websites does not necessarily represent or

reflect the views and opinions of the Fort Sill

Garrison, the Fires Center of Excellence or the

United States Army or their affiliates nor are the

events endorsed by the same.

RaShonda M. Labrador, MS, CEAP(580)442-4205/6306

[email protected]

Documents

January Workforce Pride Newsletter 2012