Redeployment Booklet 2012

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Hammond, Abigail Mrs CIV USA FORSCOMHammond, Abigail Mrs CIV USA FORSCOMAbbie Hammond,

FRSA Page 1 2/8/2012

710th

Brigade Support

Battalion

Redeployment

Reference Book

Operation Enduring Freedom

March 2011 March 2012


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Table of Contents

Important Phone Numbers .. Page 4

vFRG . Page 4

Directions . Page 5

Driving on the Installation and In NY

Gate Procedures Page 6

Vehicle Inspection Page 6-7

Welcoming Our Soldiers Home

Banners Page 8

Redeployment Ceremony Page 8-10

Communication Procedures Page 10

Traveling to and around Fort Drum

Airports Page 11

Car Rentals Page 11-12

Taxi Costs Page 12

Hotels Page 13-15

Restaurants . Page 16

Weather Page 17

Urgent Care Clinics & Hospitals .. Page 18-21

Religious Services . Page 22-23

Around Town .. Page 24

Time Off Procedures Page 25

Block Leave .Page 25


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What a joyous time! We are preparing for the return of our Soldiers from Afghanistan. Throughout

this booklet is information to assist you through this time. We hope you find it helpful. Please,

always keep in mind EVERYTHING CHANGES!!!! It is important to keep the Rear Detachment up to

date on your contact information. This will go a long way to ensuring you have accurate information

in a timely manner.

For the returning spouses, be sure to check the expiration date on your ID card to avoid any issues

that may arise. Please remember . EVERYTHING IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE (and probably will).

We wish you and your family a wonderful reunion with your Soldier. As always, we are here for

you. If at anytime you have a question or concern, please do not hesitate to contact us.

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

710th

Battalion Staff Duty 315-772-4079

3rd

BCT Staff Duty 315-772-4116

710th BSB Rear Detachment Commander 315-772-4079710

thBSB Family Readiness Support Assistant 315-772-6608

Military and Family Life Consultant 315-405-7486

Rear Detachment Chaplain 315-777-3332

24 Hour On Call Chaplain 315-772-5647

Army Community Services 1-800-826-0886 / 315-772-6557

Army Emergency Relief 315-772-6560 / 315-772-6555

American Red Cross 315-772-6561

USA Cares 1-800-773-0387

Military One Source 1-800-342-9647

Fort Drum Weather 315-772-6065Fort Drum Road Conditions 315-772-8390

Military Police Non-Emergency 315-772-5156

Mountain Community Behavioral Health Clinic 315-773-6940

Fort Drum Samaritan Behavioral Health Clinic 315-782-2061

IMPORTANT WEBSITES

Information about Welcome Home ceremonies will be available on two different websites.

Virtual Family Readiness Group www.armyfrg.org Secure site requires a login and

password. Has information about

return flights as well as pictures of

the Soldiers forward.

Fort Drum Home Page www.drum.army.mil Public domain site
http://www.armyfrg.org/http://www.armyfrg.org/http://www.drum.army.mil/http://www.drum.army.mil/http://www.drum.army.mil/http://www.armyfrg.org/


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DIRECTIONS

From Syracuse Airport: Take I-81 N towards Watertown. Take EXIT 48 (Fort Drum) to RT 342. Continue

straight at the traffic light and travel for 5.8 miles. At this traffic light, turn LEFT onto RTE 11. Follow the signs to

enter Fort Drum via the Iraqi Freedom Gate.

From Watertown International Airport (Cape Air): Take RTE 12F to Watertown. Merge on to I-81

traveling toward Canada. Travel approximately 3.9 miles to EXIT 48. Take EXIT 48 (Fort Drum) to RT 342. Continue

straight at the traffic light and travel for 5.8 miles. At this traffic light, turn LEFT onto RTE 11. Follow the signs to

enter Fort Drum via the Iraqi Freedom Gate.

To Magrath Fitness Center:

From Iraqi Freedom Gate (RTE 11): Continue straight from the gate through the two traffic lights.

At Tigris River Valley Road, turn RIGHT. Continue straight at the stop sign. Magrath is on the right. Follow

signs for parking.

From Mt. Belvedere Gate (RTE 283): Continue straight through the first traffic light. At the second

traffic light (Enduring Freedom Drive), turn RIGHT. Continue straight through first two traffic light. At

third traffic light (Tigris River Valley Drive), turn LEFT. Continue straight at the intersection. Magrath is on

the LEFT immediately after the stop sign.

From Gasoline Alley Gate (RTE 26): Continue straight to the traffic light. At the light, turn RIGHT.

Continue straight through the traffic light and intersections. Magrath is immediately after the stop sign

on the LEFT.

To Pine Plains Fitness Center:

From Iraqi Freedom Gate (RTE 11): Continue straight from the gate through the traffic light. At

Mt. Belvedere Blvd, merge RIGHT. Continue on Mt. Belvedere until the fourth traffic light. At this light,

turn LEFT onto Po Valley Road. At the traffic light, turn RIGHT onto Conway Road. Pine Plains Gym is on

the LEFT.

From Mt. Belvedere Gate (RTE 283): At the traffic light immediately after the gate, turn RIGHT

onto Po Valley Road. At the traffic light, turn RIGHT onto Conway Road. Pine Plains Gym is on the LEFT.

From Gasoline Alley Gate (RTE 26): Continue straight to the second traffic light. At the light, turn

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DRIVING ON THE INSTALLATION AND IN NY

Some information to assist you while driving on and around the installation. Please be aware

that New York State law prohibits the use of cell phones by the driver unless the individual is

using a hands free device. Holding the phone in your hand with the speakerphone on is

prohibited. Using text message while driving is prohibited in the state. If a police officer

suspects you are doing either, they may pull you over. This is a fine of approximatel $150.

Headlights are required if your wipers are operating. Headlights are also required 30 minutes

prior to sunset and 30 minutes after sunrise.

While driving on the installation, please decrease speed to 10MPH when passing Soldiers

engaged in training on the shoulder of the road or performing PT.

GATE PROCEDURES

At this time, it is possible to enter Fort Drum without signing in at the gate and without a

military ID. Please ensure you have the items listed below and that the up-to-date documents

are in your vehicle. Passengers, 16 years and older, may be asked to provide identification.

Photo Drivers License / Photo ID

Vehicle Registration

Vehicle Insurance Card

The gate personnel will scan all identification. Individuals with outstanding legal issues or

criminal records may be refused access to the installation.

Please note, all vehicles entering Fort Drum are subject to 100% search by the military police

and / or Department of Defense Police. Any personnel with restricted items may face legal

action. Please ensure all weapons are removed from the vehicle prior to attempting to enter

the installation.

VEHICLE INSPECTION

Fort Drum Regulation requires that allvehicles must have a current vehicle safety inspection,

regardless of which state the vehicle is registered in. If the vehicle is registered in a state that

does not require safety inspections, the owner must obtain a NY State inspection. State

inspection costs approximately $21. Spouses can renew inspections prior to the Soldiers

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the installation but must have an appointment and be able to prove the appointment if asked

by gate personnel or police.

NY State does require an updated inspection within 10 days of the Soldiers return. In the

interim, A Soldier may obtain a temporary inspection card at the Department of Motor

Vehicles. This card will expire within 10 days of issue.

INSPECTION STATIONS

Fort Drum Auto Craft Center

Iraqi Freedom Drive

315-772-5785

[email protected]

Perfomance Automotive

1200 Washington St

Watertown, NY 13601-4340

(315) 785-7431

Get R Done

112 E Rutland

Black River, NY 13612

315-773-8600

Monro Muffer

Broad Street

Carthage NY

315-493-1443

Millers Garage

801 Huntington St


(315) 782-5619

Kost Tire

1219 Arsenal St


(315) 786-1000

Standard Auto Machine Shop

233 Mill St,

Watertown

(315) 788-0228

Walmart Supercenter

RTE 11

Evans Mills, NY 13637

315-629-2402

Department of Motor Vehicles

DMV Sitehttp://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/Members of the Armed Forceshttp://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/armedforces.htm

As of 1 September:

Registration for passenger vehicles:http://www.dmv.ny.gov/regfee.htm(from $26.00-$100+ depending onweight class)Driver License Renewal $62.50

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WELCOMING THE SOLDIERS HOME

BANNERS

Banners are a wonderful tradition for welcoming our Soldiers home. The Battalion will have

company specific banners posted in the welcome home venues for each ceremony. Family

members are welcome to post banners for individual Soldiers; however, the family will be

responsible for removal of the banners. Banners cannot be posted in the gyms more than 24

hours prior to the ceremony. Please keep banners and signs in good taste. Personalized

banners are NOT permitted on the fence line by the airfield and will be removed immediately

then thrown away.

It is possible to purchase vinyl banners online for minimal cost. Some suggestions are below.

www.vistaprint.com(custom banner upload available)

www.partybanner.com(has ordnance, HUMVEE and 10th

Mtn graphic, free coordinating

balloons with banner order)

www.buildasign.com(low price, quick turn around)

REDEPLOYMENT CEREMONY

The Soldiers will participate in a brief ceremony before being released to family members. The

ceremony normally takes place in Magrath Gym. Traditionally, the ceremony will take place

approximately 4 hours after the flight lands at Wheeler Sack Army Airfield. For this reason, theceremony may be at any time of the day or night. The 4 hours allow the Soldiers to take care of

required procedures after landing.

Ceremony times are subject to change. It is important that, if you are in the Fort Drum area,

you provide the Rear Detachment or FRG current contact information. Changes may take place

with little notice. Flights have come in earlier than expected in the past so ceremonies were

moved to an earlier time and vice versa.

During the time preceding the ceremony, photos or video of the flight and / or Soldiers may be

shown in the gym. The ceremony is very short and is open to all family members. Seating isalways limited so if you would like a seat it is better to arrive early.

The usual agenda for the ceremony is as follows:

Soldiers enter the gym to music provided by the 10th

Mtn Band (cheers are welcome and

encouraged )
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The Commander of Troops will present the Soldiers to the Commanding General (or his

representative)

The National Anthem is played

The Commanding General / Representative will provide welcome home remarks /congratulations on a job well done.

The 10th

Mountain Division and Army Songs are sung (words are below, please sing

along to the tune of Caissons Go Rolling Along)

10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION SONGCLIMB TO GLORY

We are the 10th Mountain Infantry

With a glorious history

On our own two feet, all our foes well defeat

Light Fighters marching on to victory

We go where others dare not go

In the heat or cold of snow

We are proud to be in the Army of the Free

Climb to Glory, Mountain Infantry

Climb to Glory, the Light Infantry

THE ARMY SONG(Sung to the tune of the original Field Artillery Song)

First to fight for the right,

and to build the nations might,

And THE ARMY GOES ROLLING ALONG.

Proud of all we have done,

Fighting till the battles won,

And THE ARMY GOES ROLLING ALONG.

Then its Hi ! Hi ! Hey!

The Armys on its way.

Count off the cadence loud and strong!

For whereer we go,

You will always know that

THE ARMY GOES ROLLING ALONG.


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Conclusion of the ceremony is announced.

Family Members rush to embrace their Soldiers

News media may request interviews. You may refuse to give an interview if you do not

wish to.

Soldiers will travel to the baggage pick up point as identified by the Rear Detachment.

Families are welcome drive them to the pick up point.

COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES

Soldiers will have a tentative window for their return some time before their flight. However,

this is a TENTATIVE date. Soldiers may be bumped from a flight under emergency situations.

Approximately 24 hours prior to return, the Rear Detachment should receive a manifest of

individuals who were on the flight as it took off. However, final manifest may be received as

little as 6 hours prior to the Soldiers arrival. As soon as this manifest is received, the

information will be passed on to family members through the FRG channels / Rear Detachment

channels with an estimated time for the welcome home ceremony. Soldiers do not fly directly

to Fort Drum from Afghanistan; therefore, delays are expected as flights may be grounded due

to weather or other issues.

Please ensure the Rear Detachment Personnel and FRG Leadership has current phone numbers

for you. Any and all phone numbers are welcome. If you are traveling to the area, pleaseprovide hotel accommodation information. With this information, we can request a message

be left for you at the desk if all other numbers fail.


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TRAVELING TO AND AROUND FORT DRUM

AIRPORTS / TRAINS / BUSES

We have two airports that service the Fort Drum area. There is a Greyhound bus station on

State Street in Watertown. There is also Amtrak train service to Rome, NY, which is just less

than 60 miles from Fort Drum.

AIRPORTS

Hancock International Airport; Syracuse NY http://www.syrairport.org/

Watertown International Airport; Dexter NY http://www.watertowninternational.com/

BUS SERVICE

Greyhound Station540 STATE ST

Watertown, NY 13601

http://www.greyhound.com/home/TicketCenter/en/terminal.asp?city=151855

AMTRAK TRAIN SERVICE

Station Building

6599 Martin Street

Rome, NY 13440

http://www.amtrak.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Amtrak/am2Station

/Station_Page&code=ROM

CAR RENTALS

We do have a few car rental agencies in the local area.

Watertown Agencies

Enterprise 18943 Us Route 11

Watertown, NY 13601

(315) 782-0100

http://www.enterprise.com/car_rental/deeplink

map.do?gpbr=2968&bid=004&cnty=US

Avis 18288 US RT 11

WATERTOWN, NY 13601(315) 608-4993

http://www.avis.com/car-

rental/location/details.ac?LOCATIONCODE=WY7&MID=local-dflt

Thrifty 18455 Us Route 11

Watertown, NY

(315) 788-8364


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Priceless 19079 US Route 11


(315) 788-9085

GWizz 533 Leray St

Watertown, NY 13601

(315) 788-5555

10730 Memorial Drive Fort

Drum, NY

(315) 775-1234

http://www.gwizz.com/

Rent A Wreck 19079 Us Route 11

Watertown, NY

(315) 788-8412

http://www.rentawreck.com

TAXI SERVICE

A few taxis do provide service to Fort Drum. Their information is listed below for your

convenience. Prices are current as of August 24, 2009. Inclusion in this booklet does not

suggest endorsement by the battalion, brigade or installation.

Big Mans Cab 315-778-8241 Fees unavailable at the time of

publishing

Happy Cab 315-788-7645 Fees unavailable at the time ofpublishing

Yellow Cab 315-482-1099 Fees unavailable at the time of

publishing

East Coast Taxi 315-486-8040 Fees unavailable at the time of

publishing

JNL Taxi 315-523-3531 Fees unavailable at the time of

publishing


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LOCAL HOTELS

For your convenience, we have included a list of some local hotels. They are not listed in any

particular order and inclusion in this booklet does not suggest endorsement by the battalion,

brigade or installation. Prices are as of June 25, 2009 and subject to change.

The Fort Drum Inn

Po Valley Road, P-4205

Fort Drum NY 13602

1-800-826-0886 EXT 8154

315-772-8154 / 315-773-7777

EMAIL:

[email protected]

Queen size beds

TV

Microwave

Coffee maker

Refrigerator

Iron

Wi-Fi

Breakfast

Stays may be restricted to 30 days

As of October 1:

$48.00 for first person

$5 for additional people

Transient Lodging

Officers Loop (off Nash BLVD)Fort Drum NY 13602

1-800-826-0886 EXT5435

315-772-8154 / 315-773-7777

EMAIL:

[email protected]

Single Bed

MicrowaveTV

Refrigerator

Share bathroom and kitchen with

other guest

One guest per room

Stays may be restricted to 30 days

As of October 1:

$21.00 / $26.00

The Cottages

Officers Loop (off Nash BLVD)

Fort Drum NY 13602

1-800-826-0886 EXT 8154

315-772-8154 / 315-773-7777

EMAIL:

[email protected]

Stays may be restricted to 30 days $48.00 for the first person

$5.00 for additional people

Availability is limited. Check with

Lodging for availability.

Days Inn

110 Commerce Park Drive

Watertown NY 13601

315-782-2700

Offers military discount and it is

extended to family members of

returning Soldiers. Mention this

when making your reservations.

Indoor pool; fitness room; free

breakfast and YMCA fitness pass

(good for the Fairgrounds YMCA

only)

$73 / $78: King bed / 2 dbl beds

$76 / $81 Business Kin

$87: Suite (living area with

bedroom)

Tax is not included in the price

listed.

Hampton Inn

155 Commerce Park Drive

Watertown NY 13601

315-779-1234

Military rate offered

Friends and Family Plan

Gym, high speed internet, free

local calls, indoor heated pool, free

breakfast

$109

Tax is not included in the price

listed.


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Ramada

21000 NYS RTE 3

Watertown NY 13601

Exit 45 off of I-81

315-788-0700

Military Rate offered

Extended to family members of returning

Soldiers

Full Service restaurant, lounge, free shuttle

service around town

$75 for 2 adults

Tax is not included in the

price listed.

Econo Lodge

1030 Arsenal StreetWatertown NY 13601

315-782-5500

Accepts Pets (addl $10 per pet per night /

limit 2 pets)

Continental breakfast, cable TV and indoor

pool

$70: Family Room Rate

Tax is not included in theprice listed.

Microtel

8000 Virginia Smith Drive

Calcium NY

315-629-5000

Military Rate offered

Accepts Pets (addl $10 / night)

1 Queen size bed per room

Continental breakfast, microwave / fridge in

all the rooms

Free Wi-Fi

$65: Family Room Rate

Holiday Inn Express

1290 Arsenal Street

Watertown NY 13601

1-888-465-4329

Smoking and Non-Smoking rooms

Continental Breakfast

Free Wi-Fi

$79: Family room rate

Allens Budget Motel

24019 NYS Route 342

Watertown NY 13601

315-782-5319

Exit 48 off I-81

Military Rate

Free High Speed Internet in the rooms

Daily Rates and weekly

rates

$54 for one / $68 for 2

people with one bed

$68-78: Family Size Room

$350 / wk: 1 Soldier w/ 1

bed

$375 / wk: 2 adults / 1 bed

$400 / wk: 2 beds

$450 / wk for larger room

Best Western

300 Washington StreetWatertown NY 13601

315-782-8000

http://www.bestwesternnewyork.com/hotels

/best-western-carriage-house-inn/

On Site Restaurant

Indoor heated poolSauna

Exercise facility

Microwave / refrigerator

Pets rooms available

Cribs available / Rollaway beds available

$70 / night

$10 / additional adult perroom

No extended stay rate

Gleasons Motel

30120 NYS RTE 3

Black River NY

315-773-4201

www.gleasonsmotel.com

Military Rates

Extended stay

Efficiencies

Cable TV / Wi Fi/ Laundry / Microwave /

Coffee Pot / Refrigerator

Pets Welcome

$60 / full room

$65 / double room

*Rates as of August 2009.

They will go down in late

fall.

Travelodge

652 Arsenal Street

Watertown NY 13601

315-786-8888

http://www.travelodge.com/Travelodge/cont

rol/Booking/property_info?propertyId=13548

Continental Breakfast

Free High Speed Wireless

Cable with HBO

Pets Allowed ($15/day / small only)

$72 / night

No extended stay rate


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Candlewood Suites

26513 HERRICK DRIVE

EVANS MILLS, NY 13637

Hotel Reservations: 1 877 CANDLEWOOD

(877 226 3539)

Hotel Front Desk: 1-315-629-6990

Each Suite Features:

Fully-equipped kitchen

Including full-size refrigerator with ice maker,

dishwasher, microwave and stovetop, plus a

variety of dishes, cookware, and utensils

Television with DVD Player

Pets under 80 pounds welcome

1-6 nights up to $75

7+ nights up to $150

Pets left unattended in room must be in a

carrier or kennel

Pet owner is responsible for any damages

$70 / night

Hilton Garden Inn Watertown / Thousand

Islands

1290 Arsenal Street

Watertown NY 13601

315-788-1234

http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/ho

tels/index_home.jhtml?moreDesc=true&cty

hocn=ARTGIGI

Pleasant Night Inn30 North Broad Street

Carthage NY 13619

http://www.pleasantnightinn.com/ Active Duty Military Rate(Must present I.D. card)

$70.00

Pet Rate(Pet cannot be

left in room unattended.)

1 pet - $25.00 extra

2 pets - $40.00 extra
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RESTAURANTS

Along Arsenal Street; Watertown

Off I-81, Exit 45

Applebees Bob Evans Panera Bread

TGI Fridays Starbucks Coffee Buffalo Wild Wings

Panda Buffet Texas Roadhouse Friendlys*

Ponderosa Ruby Tuesdays* Red Lobster

Italian Bistro McDonalds Taco Bell

KFC Burger King Arbys

Teriyaki Express Apollos* Dunkin Donuts

Mex Mex Grill (Public Square) Cavallarios Cucina (N. Massey) China Buffet

India Palace Cams Pizzeria (Public Square) Five Guys Burgers

New Haven Pizzeria Japanese Steakhouse

* denotes Military Discount offered

Along Coffeen Street; Watertown

Off I-81, Exit 46

Cracker Barrel Fairgrounds Inn Shortys Diner

Sboros Bernardos Pizzeria Colemans Corner Irish Pub

Easily accessible from Route 3

Danos Pizzeria McDonalds (State Street;

Watertown)

Jeans Beans (Coffee Shop)

Thailand Restaurant (State Street;

Watertown)


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WEATHER

For purposes of preparation, please be aware that the cold weather can begin in the Fort Drum

area as early as October. In 2008, we had our first snowstorm in late October. Temperatures

may drop to the high 30s / low 40s in October and remain there through December. By

January, temperatures normally drop to the 20s and teens. Layers are best for clothing and

warmth. Also, frequent checks of weather is a must. Storms can come in suddenly and

snowfalls may vary due to the lakes that surround us. For those who will need to travel up from

Syracuse, the Tug Hill Plateau falls between Fort Drum and Syracuse on I-81. This area

(between Exits 29-39) may experience heavier snowfalls then both Syracuse and Fort Drum.

Road conditions will be posted at the gates as you enter the installation. They are color coded.

The definitions follow.

Green: Normal driving conditions. Roads are clear and dry. No special equipment is required. Normal dispatch

procedures apply.

Amber: Cautionary driving conditions. Roads are wet, have snow, or icy areas. Normal dispatch procedures apply;

ensure drivers take precautionary measures to help avoid accidents.

Red: Hazardous driving conditions. Roads are covered with ice or hard packed snow. Heavy precipitation and/or

high winds are limiting visibility. No unnecessary travel. Tire chains are recommended for all series of vehicles if

the vehicle is authorized tire chains per the appropriate vehicle operator's manual. Dispatches must be authorized

and signed by the commander/director.

Black: Extremely dangerous, life threatening conditions. Roads are covered with hard packed snow or ice and

possibly unplowed. Heavy snowfall and/or high winds causing zero visibility are occurring or expected. All vehicle

traffic operations are suspended except for police, fire, medical DPW snow removal and service vehicles and other

operations in support of national defense. Tire chains must be mounted on tactical military vehicles if the vehicles

are authorized tire chains per the appropriate vehicle operator's manual

In an emergency anytime, call Police/Emergency Services:

(315) 772-5156/5157

Installation Operations Center(IOC 24 hour support)

1-800-896-8647


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URGENT CARE CLINICS AND HOSPITALS

Below are the area medical facilities in the event you require medical care while in the area.

Medical Facility Hours of Operation Directions

Samaritan Medical Center

830 Washington Street

Watertown, NY 13601

PH: (315) 785-4000

www.samaritanhealth.com

Emergency Room

Open Daily / 24 Hrs

From Fort Drums Iraqi Freedom Gate

1. Leave from IRAQI FREEDOM GATE (also

called North or Route 11 Gate)

2. Turn LEFT onto US-11 South

3. Turn LEFT onto ARSENAL ST/NY-12/NY-3

4. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto WASHINGTON ST

5. End at 830WASHINGTON ST

Estimated Distance: 10 miles

From Interstate-81

Traveling North or South on I-81

1. Take EXIT 44 toward RT-

232/WATERTOWN CTR

2. Follow the HOSPITAL SIGNAGE

3. Hospital Parking is on the left

QUICKMED URGENT CARE

727Washington Street

Watertown, NY 13601

PH: (315) 785-7009

Hours of Operation

7 Days-a-Week

10am 10 pm

For Referral from Fort

Drum MEDDAC

call (315) 772-2778




2. Turn LEFT onto US-11 South


4. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto WASHINGTON ST

5. End at 727WASHINGTON ST


From Interstate-81

Traveling South on I-81


232/WATERTOWN CTR

2. Follow signs to NY-232 N

3. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto US-11 (turns

Into Washington St)

4. End at 727Washington St

Traveling North on I-81


232/WATERTOWN CTR

2. Turn RIGHT onto NY-232 N3. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto US-11

4. End at 727Washington St


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MedREADY

19472 US Route 11

Watertown, NY 13601

PH: (315) 779-1104

www.medreadyurgentcare.net

Monday Friday 8am - 8

pm

Saturday & Sunday 9am -

5pm


Drum MEDDACcall (315) 772-2778




2. Turn LEFT onto US-11 S


2. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto WASHINGTON ST3. End at 19472 Us Route 11




232/WATERTOWN CTR

2. Follow signs to NY-232 N

3. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto US-11

4. End at 19472 US Rte 11



232/WATERTOWN CTR

2. Turn RIGHT onto NY-232 N

3. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto US-11

4. End at 19472 US Rte 11

WATERTOWN URGENT CARE

457 Gaffney Drive

Watertown, NY 13601

PH: (315) 779-2273

Monday - Friday 8am -

7:30pm


5:30pm


Drum MEDDAC

call (315) 772-2778





3. Turn RIGHT onto NY-342

4. Merge onto I-81 S

5. Take the RT-12F/COFFEEN ST exit, EXIT 46

6. Turn LEFT onto NY-12F/COFFEEN ST

7. Turn RIGHT onto GAFFNEY DR8. End at 457 GAFFNEY DR



1. Take I-81 to EXIT 46, COFFEEN ST/RT-

12F

2. Turn LEFT onto NY-12F

3. Turn RIGHT onto GAFFNEY DR

4. End at 457 GAFFNEY DR



12F

2. Turn RIGHT onto NY-12F

3. Turn LEFT onto GAFFNEY DR

4. End at 457 GAFFNEY DR


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NORTH COUNTRY URGENT

CARE

21017 Route State Route 12F

Watertown, NY 13601

PH: (315) 786-3436

Monday Friday 8am -

7:30pm


5:30pm

For Referral from FortDrum MEDDAC

call (315) 772-2778






4. Merge onto I-81 S5. Take the RT-12F/COFFEEN ST exit, EXIT 46

4. Turn RIGHT onto NY-12F

5. End at 21017 ST RT 12F

Estimated Distance: 12.58 miles



12F

2. Turn LEFT onto NY-12F

3. End at 21017 ST RT 12F


1. Take I-81 to EXIT 46, COFFEEN ST/RT-12F

2. Turn RIGHT onto NY-12F3. End at 21017 ST RT 12F

CARTHAGE AREA

HOSPITAL

1001 West Street

Carthage, NY 13619

PH: (315) 493-1000

www.carthagehospital.com

Emergency Room

Open Daily / 24 Hrs

From Fort Drums Gas Alley Gate

1. Leave from Gas Alley Gate (Ontario Ave

gate across from the airfield)

2. Turn RIGHT onto RT 26

3. Continue on RT 26 past the High School & Ford

Dealership

4. Turn LEFT at CHAMPION ST

5. Turn LEFT at BRIDGE ST/RT 126

6. Continue to follow RT 126

7. Turn RIGHT at THORPE ST

8. Turn LEFT at WEST ST

9. End at 1001West StreetEstimated Distance: 15 Miles

From Interstate-81

1. Take EXIT 48 East onto RT 342

2. Turn LEFT onto RT 3

3. Turn LEFT onto NY-3A/CR-36


5. Turn LEFT onto HOSPITAL DR

6. Turn RIGHT ontoWEST ST

7. End at 1001West St



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Lewis County

General Hospital

7785 North State St

Lowville, NY 13367

PH: (315) 376-5200

www.lcgh.net

Emergency Room

Open Daily / 24 Hrs

From Fort Drums Gas Alley Gate

1. Leave from Gas Alley Gate (Ontario Ave /

gate across from the airfield)


3. Continue on RT 26 past Carthage, NY

4. Hospital will be on the RIGHT when firstentering Lowville

End at 7785 North State St (RT 26

becomes North State St)


From Interstate-81

1. Take EXIT 48 East onto RT 342

2. Turn LEFT onto RT 3


4. Continue on RT 26 past Carthage, NY

5. Hospital will be on the RIGHT when first

entering Lowville6. End at 7785 North State St (RT 26 becomes

North State St)



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RELIGIOUS SERVICES

On Post Services

All services are held at the Main Post Chapel (unless otherwise noted)

10785-A Chapel Drive (315) 772-9989

CATHOLIC

5:00 PM Sat. EnglishMass

6:30 PM Sat. SpanishMass

11:00 AM Sun. Mass12:00 PM M-F Daily Mass

PROTESTANT9:15 AM Contemporary

9:30 AM Liturgical *12:30 PM Gospel

JEWISH SERVICESContact 772-5591

Sunday Instruction

9:30 AM CCD11:00 AM Sunday School

5:00 PM Jr & Sr HighYouth

* service held at North

Riva Ridge Chapel 10030

North Riva Ridge Loop

(315) 772-8752

OFF POST SERVICES

All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church

1330 Gotham St., Watertown, NY 13601

(315) 788-2742

http://www.allsoulsuu.org/index.php

Asbury United Methodist Church

327 Franklin St., Watertown, NY 13601

(315) 782-3240

Pastor: Rev. Leon I. VanWie

http://www.asburyumc.net/

Bethany United Methodist Church

214 W. Lynde St., Watertown, NY 13601

(315) 788-7791

Pastor: Rev. Frederica Webb

Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church

818 Arsenal Street Watertown NY 13601

(315) 782-1260

Pastor: The REV Paul Luisi

http://www.concordialutheranwatertown.com/

Cornerstone Family Worship Center

231 S. Massey St, Watertown, NY 13601

(315) 788-9052

Pastor: Dominic Kriegbaum

http://www.cfwcwatertown.com/

Degel Israel Synagogue

557 Thompson Blvd., Watertown, NY 13601

(315) 782-2860

Emmanuel Congregational Church

119 South Hamilton St., Watertown, NY 13601

(315) 782-2650

Co-Pastors: Revs. Ron & Patty Farrhttp://www.emmanuelchurchucc.org/

Episcopal Church, Shared Ministry of NNY

314 Clay Street, Watertown, NY 13601

(315) 788-3730

Pastor: The Very Rev. Dr. Jerome B. Wichelnshttp://www.sharedepiscopalministry.org/


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First United Methodist Church of Watertown

236 Mullin St., Watertown, NY 13601

(315) 782-3033

Pastor: Dora J. Schneider

http://firstwatertown.org/

Grace Wesleyan Church

311 Prospect St., Watertown, NY 13601

(315) 788-1064

Pastor: Rev. Ronald L. Pickett

http://www.gracewesleyanchurch.net/

Holy Family Church

129 Winthrop St., Watertown, NY 13601

(315) 783-2468

Rev. Steve Murray

http://www.holyfamilywatertown.org/

Maranatha Bible Baptist Church

622 Boyd St., Watertown, NY 13601

(315) 786-1881

http://www.maranathabbc.org/

New Life Christian Church

1222 Arsenal St., Watertown, NY 13601

(315) xxx-xxxx

Pastor: Kirk Gilchrist

http://www.newlifenny.com/

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish


(315) 782-1474

Pastor: Rev. Richard Kenney, M.S.C.

http://www.olshparish.org/

Relevant Church


(315) 785-8775

Pastor: Rev. Rob Miskowski

http://www.myrelevantchurch.com/

River of Life Fellowship

24650 NYS Route 37, Watertown, NY 13601

(315) 786-1955

Pastor: Henry I. Schick

http://riveroflifefellowshipwatertown.org/Home.asp

Sisters of the Precious Blood

400 Pratt St., Watertown, NY 13601

(315) 788-1669

http://www.sisterspreciousblood.org/

Sisters of St. Joseph

1425 Washington St., Watertown, NY 13601

(315) 782-3460

http://www.ssjwatertown.org/

St. Anthony's Church

850 Arsenal St., Watertown, NY 13601

(315) 782-1190

Pastor: Rev. Donald A. Robinson

St. Patrick's Church

123 South Massey St., Watertown, NY 13601

(315) 782-6086

http://www.stpatrickwatertownny.org/

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

314 Clay St., Watertown, NY 13601

(315) 788-3730

http://www.sharedepiscopalministry.org/

Stone Presbyterian Church

140 Chestnut St., Watertown, NY 13601

(315) 788-5630

Pastor: Rev. Bruce Smith

http://www.stonepreschurch.org/

Trinity Episcopal Church

227 Sherman St., Watertown, NY 13601

(315) 788-6290

The Rev. Clarke French, Rector

http://www.trinitywatertown.org/

Tri-County Church of Christ

25517 Route 342, Evans Mills, NY 13637

(315) 629-4155

http://www.christistheway.com/

Watertown Assembly of God

116 Haley St., Watertown, NY 13601

(315) 788-8885

Pastor: Mike Ryan Jr.

http://www.watnaofg.com/


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AROUND TOWN

There are a few local attractions to help fill the time.

Salmon Run Mall

Outer Arsenal Street

315-788-9210

Regal Mall Cinemas

Salmon Run Mall

Outer Arsenal Street

315-782-8080

Thousand Islands Winery

315-482-9306

Seaway Bowling Lanes

315-788-4050

Fort Drum Museum

Nash Blvd on Fort Drum

315-772-9007

Fort Drum Historical Collection

South Riva Ridge Loop

Fort Drum NY 13602

Sackets Habor 1812 Battlefield

504 West Main Street

Sackets Harbor NY

315-646-3634

http://www.sacketsharborbattlefield.org/

Behlings Spookhill Farms

12139 US Route 11

Adams Center NY 13606

315-583-6181http://www.catchwine.com/wineries/new_york/behli

ngs_spookhill_farms/

Sci-Tech Center

154 Stone Street

Watertown NY

315-788-1340

http://www.scitechcenter.org/

New York State Zoo at Thompson Park

One Thompson Park BLVD

Watertown NY 13601

315-782-6180

[email protected]

http://www.nyszoo.org/

Comedy Playhouse / Lake Ontario Playhouse

103 West Main Street

Sackets Harbor NY 13685

315-646-2305

[email protected]

http://www.playhousecomedy.com/
http://www.nyszoo.org/http://www.nyszoo.org/http://www.nyszoo.org/


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TIME OFF PROCEDURE

Soldiers may be given up to 48 hours off in the days following their return. They may also go to

half-day schedules for a few weeks. The command team will make the determination.

BLOCK LEAVE

Soldiers may be given the opportunity to take up to 30 days of leave during shortly after their

return. The Soldiers must have the leave available to take it, and they are not required to take

the full 30 days. Dates will be released upon the Soldiers return.

We at 710th

BSB wish you all a very happy reunion! If

you require any assistance during this time, please do

not hesitate to call us.

Documents

Redeployment Booklet 2012