The Bugle Boy www.southcom.mil/usag-miami/mwr.html September/October 2011

ZIP CODE GROUPS AND ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE

WELCOME MRS. KERNAN

SPOTLIGHT: WELCOME MRS. JAN KERNAN

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

WHATS UP IN SOUTH FLORIDA

FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER NEWS

WHATS UP IN FAMILY & MWR

GOING GREEN

SPOUSES CORNER / WHOS WHO

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United States Army Garrison-MiamiDirectorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation9301 NW 33rd StreetDoral, Florida 33172305.437.2665

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On Sunday, 10 July 2011, members of the Zip Code Groups from Broward, Doral and Homestead and the Army Community Service Center hosted a Tea to welcome Mrs. Jan Kernan, spouse of the Military Deputy Commander, to the command and South Florida. Since this was the first time such an event would be held at USSOUTHCOM. Mrs. Vone Snodgrass formed a committee to plan the Tea.

The Welcome Tea was held at the Conference Center of the Americas and provided an opportunity for spouses to meet Mrs. Kernan, provide an overview of the Zip Code Groups and explain how the groups provide support and camaraderie. The attendees, in addition to having the opportunity to meet Mrs. Kernan, mingled and shared a light meal.

Member and spouse Mrs. Mayra Marvil summed it up: I was happy to see so many spouses from different military branches come together in camaraderie and support...thank you!

Mrs. Kernan expressed her gratitude for the warm welcome. A video of her remarks may be viewed on the Family and MWR Facebook page, USAG-MIAMI FMWR. Above, left l to r, Mrs. Kernan, Mrs. Fraser. Above right: members of Zip Code Groups

attended the Welcome Tea for Mrs. Kernan. Photos by Mrs. Evelyn Moynihan.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SEPTEMBER1 - Estate Planning, Thursday, 1-2pm, Army Community Service (ACS) Conference Room

2 - Training Holiday, Friday

5 - Labor Day, Monday

6 - Doral Music Play Group, Tuesday, 10-

11:30am, Fitness Center, Aerobics Studio

Successful Parenting Workshop 1-3pm, ACS Conf Rm

7 - Stress Management, Wednesday, 9-11am & 1-3pm, ACS Conf Rm

How to Create an Effective Civilian Resume 1-3:30pm, ACS Conf Rm

13 - Doral Music Play Group, Tuesday, 10-11:30, Aerobics Studio,

14 - Deadline for Universal Studios trip, close of business, Wednesday, $85/$75

17 - Trip to Universal Studios, Saturday

20 - First Term Finance, Tuesday, 8am-12pm, ACS Conf Rm

Doral Music Play Group, 10-11:30am, Aerobics Studio

Successful Parenting Workshop, 1-3pm, ACS Conf Rm

21 - Grief Loss Training, Wednesday, 9-11am & 1-3pm, ACS Conf Rm

22 - Successful Car Buying Strategies, Thursday, 10-11am, ACS Conf Rm

Interview Techniques, 1-3:30pm, ACS Conf Rm.

23 - Oktoberfest, Friday, Fitness Center

27 - Newcomer Orientation, Tuesday, 9:30-11:30am, ACS Con Rm

Doral Music Play Group, 10-11:30am, Aerobics Studio

28 - Sexual Assault, Wednesday, 9-11am & 1-3pm, ACS

25 - Newcomer Orientation, Tuesday, 9:30-11:30am, ACS Conf Rm

Miami Tour, Friday, 9:30am-3pm,

NOVEMBER16 - Deadline for Disneys Hollywood Studios, COB Wednesday

19 - Disneys Hollywood Studios. Saturday, $85/ $75

24 - Thanksgiving, Thursday

25 - Training Holiday, Friday

29 Newcomer Orientation, Tuesday, 9:30am - 12pm

Date - TBA Military Family Action Plan Conference, 7:30am- 4:30pm, Conference Center of the Americas

Conf Rm

29 - Sexual Assault, Thursday 9-11am & 1-3pm, ACS Conf Rm

30 - Miami Tour, Friday, 9:30am-3pm

OCTOBER12 - Deadline for Halloween Horror Nights, COB Wednesday

15 - Halloween Horror Nights. Saturday, Price TBA. Bus Departs Southcom 1pm. Bus departs attraction October 16, 2am

Classes and Events For more information or to register, call the Family Support Center, 305.437.2665. Trips - Reserve and pay for trips at the Information, Tickets and Registration (ITR)

Office - Installation Services Center, 9301 NW 33rd Street, Doral, 305.437.1595

To report suspected child abuse, neglect,

or spouse abuse, contact Family

Advocacy305.437.2734

After duty hours Spouse Abuse - dial 911

Child Abuse -1.800.96A.BUSE or

1.800.962.2873

BROWARD - www.sunny.org/visitors/events/

18th Annual Hollywood Beach Latin Festival, 9/18, Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, 12-8pm, 954.961.6386, Free. Showcasing Latin culture with

both traditional and folkloric music by internationally renowned performers and top local musicians on two stages, dancing, food vendors, arts and crafts and childrens activities. www.hollywoodlatinfestival.com/.

24th Annual Las Olas Art Fair, October 22-23, Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm, Free Admission, Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, www.a r t fe s t i va l . c o m /Festivals/Las_Olas_Art_Fair_Fort_Lauderdale_Florida_October.ASPX.

MIAMI-DADE - www.miamiandbeaches.

com/visitors/calendar.aspx

Bluegrass Festival at Greynolds Park, 10/2, 1st Sunday of the month festival featuring a variety of talented Bluegrass artists. Bring a lawn chair. Food and cold drinks available. 12:30pm - 5pm www.southfloridabluegrass.

com. Greynolds Park, Miami Gardens Drive and NE 22nd Avenue, North Miami Beach, FL

33162, 305.358.1800.

S e c o n d Saturdays at ArtSouth, 9/10, 10/8, 11/12. Enjoy artwork by resident artists, refreshments and

live music while you browse four galleries and open artist studios. Relax in the artistic and tropical atmosphere of ArtSouth. Children are welcome. 3-7pm. ArtSouth of Homestead, 240 N. Krome Ave., Homestead, FL 33030, 305.247.9406, www.artsouthhomestead.org.

XVI International Ballet Festival of Miami, through 9/18. The International Ballet Festival of Miami is considered one of the most important ballet festivals in the country, featuring prestigious worldwide ballet companies presenting their greatest stars. Various locations throughout Miami-Dade County. 305.549.7711, www.internationalballetfestival.org.

Fairchi lds E d i b l e G a r d e n Fe s t i v a l , 10/22 - 1 0 / 2 3 . Fa i rch i l d s

Edible Garden Festival features lectures, food, cooking demonstrations, plant vendors and demonstrations on how to create a fruit and vegetable garden. Scarecrows will fill the garden as part of the Edible Garden Festival. Enter your own original scarecrow in the Scarecrow Contest. 9:30am-4:30 pm. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, FL 33156, 305.667.1651. www.fairchildgarden.org. Free to military with ID.

Free Fridays at The Wolf, 10/28, Free gallery admission on Fridays from 6 - 9p.m. Exhibition tours at 6 p.m. Enjoy wine and light food at The Dynamo Museum Shop and Caf. Wolfsonian - FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139, 305.535.2645, www.wolfsonian.org.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT CALENDAR OF EVENTS

www.miamidade.gov/parks/calendar.asp.

MONROE (Florida Keys) - www.fla-keys.com/calendarofevents/

Florida Keys Birding & Wildlife Festival 9/21 - 9/25. The peak of the fall birding season, this event includes an opening reception, dinner, presentations,

Keys-wide field trips focusing on education and conservation as they relate to Keys birds and wildlife, and an environmental fair, 305.872.0774, keysbirdingfest.org/.

WHATS UP IN SOUTH FLORIDA?Second Annual Conchtoberfest, 9/30 - 10/02. A middle Keys event that is chock full of food, b e v e r a g e , v e n d o r s , music and entertainment for the entire family. Local venues to be s c h e d u l e d throughout Marathon during Conchtoberfest Nights, leading up to main weekend events at Hawks Cay Resort; all events open to the public. Contact: Jennifer Dinan 305.289.490, www.sanctuaryfriends.org/index.php?option=com_jcalpro&Itemid=113&extmode=view&extid=265

Key Largo P i r a t e s F e s t i v a l , 10/20 - 10/23. C o s t u m e contests, walk the plank, rum tasting,

booty hunt, pirate show, thieves market, underwater poker and more! Visit web site for details on these three days of pirate-themed fun, 305.394.3736, www.fkrm.com/piratesfest/schedule.htm.

PALM BEACH - www.palmbeachfl.com

DORAL - www.cityofdoral.com/cityofdoral/

Social Fridays in Doral, 10/21, The Doral Trolley stops at various en te r t a i nmen t and culinary businesses of Doral, showcasing the nightlife of the city. Free. The trolley runs along a designated route with a concentration of restaurants and other nightly entertainment. The route includes stops at the citys hotels, where trolley route maps are available listing other Social Friday points of interest. 8-11pm, www.cityofdoral.com

FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER NEWSspouses who are separating or retiring from active duty within 180 days. The workshops are conducted by representatives of the Departments of Defense, Labor, and Veterans Affairs.

Information on personal appraisal, career exploration, strategies for an effective job search, interviews, resumes, reviewing job offers, networking, mock interviews, federal government employment, and resources will be provided.

The next Transition Assistance Program workshop is scheduled for 5-8 December at USAG-Miami, Army Community Service, Suite 2005, 9301 NW 33rd Street, Doral, FL 33172.

Military spouses are cordially invited to attend. As a matter of policy, former service members may attend TAP Workshops on a space available basis.

Personnel unable to attend transition services at USAG-Miami are provided a list of military installations throughout the State of Florida to schedule arrangement to register and attend.

To register for USAG-Miami call Joe Pagan, Employment Readiness Program Manager, 305.437.2665/2639, or joe.pagan@hq.southcom.mil.

Eglin AFB, 96 MSS/DPF, 502 West Van Matre, Ste. 1, Eglin AFB, FL 32542-6823. Nearest City: Fort Walton Beach, FL. Phone: 850.882.9060, DSN 872.9060, Fax: 850.882.9669, DSN Fax: 872.9669 MacDill AFB, 6 MSS/DPF, 2306 Florida Keys Ave.,

MacDill AFB, FL 33621. Nearest City: Tampa, FL. TAP/FSC Web, Phone: 813.828.2721 x321, DSN: 968.2721 x321, Fax: 813.828.4502, DSN: 968.4502

Patrick AFB, 45 MSS/DPF, 842 Falcon Ave., Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3439, Nearest City: Cocoa Beach, FL. Phone: 407.494.5675/2278, DSN: 854.5675, Fax: 407.494.5450/4315, DSN Fax: 854.5450/4315 Tyndall AFB, 325 MSS/DPF, 721 Suwanee Rd. Tyndall AFB, FL 32403-5428, Nearest City: Panama City, Phone: 850.283.4204/4205, DSN: 523.4204/4205, Fax: 850.283.4220, DSN Fax: 523.4220

USCG ISC Miami, Work Life Staff, Transition/Relocation Manager, Commanding Officer, (PW) USCG Integrated Support Command, 15614 SW 117th Avenue, Miami, FL 33177. Nearest City: Miami, FL. Phone: 305.415.6976, Fax: 305.415.6980 Jacksonville, FL, TAMP Manager, Family Service Center, BOX 136 NAS Bldg 876, NAS Jacksonville, FL 32212-5000, Fax: 904.542.0497, e-mail: transition@nasjax.navy.mil

Key West, FL, Work & Family Life Program Coordinator, Fleet and Family Support Center, NAS Key West, 804 Sigsbee Road, Key West, FL 35040, Phone: 305.293.4408 x18, DSN: 483.4408 x18, Fax: 305.293.4415

Mayport, FL, TAMP Manager, Naval Station Mayport Family Service Center, PO Box 280042, Mayport, FL 32228-0042, Phone: 904.270.7081, Fax: 904.270.7189

Panama City, FL, TAMP/SEAP, Program Family Transition Center, 6703 West Hwy 98, Panama City, FL 32407-7001, Phone: 850. 235.5510, Fax: 850.235.5673

Pensacola, FL, TAMP Manager Family Service Center, 190 Radford Blvd, Bldg 625, NAS Pensacola, FL 32508, TAP/FSC Web, Phone: 850.452.5990, Fax: 850.452.2868, Whiting Field, FL

TAMP/SEAP Manager, NAS Whiting Field Family Service Center, Bldg 3025, Milton, FL 32570, Phone: 850.623.7177, Fax: 850.623.7735

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Spouse Employment Program

The Spouse Employment Program is offered by the U.S. Army Garrison-Miami Army Community Service to provide assistance to spouses in acquiring skills, developing networks and resources that will allow them to participate in the work force and to develop a career/work plan.

Spouses are provided comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date information on available employment opportunities, education, volunteer resources and support services which assist in making informed decisions on seeking employment.

Services consist of individual and group career assessment and counsel, negotiating salary, career exploration, instruction in job search strategies including the use of the internet, headhunters, employment agencies, staffing agencies, newspapers and local resources.

Resume and interview technique workshops are scheduled on a monthly basis. Army Community Service resources include computers, faxes, printers, and extensive professional career development Library with more than 200 books. These services are offered free of charge.

For additional information contact the Employment Readiness Program Manager, Mr. Joe Pagan, 305.437.2639 or joe.pagan@hq.southcom.mil.

Transition Assistance Program

If you are planning to retire or leave the military the Transition Assistance Program is here to assist.

The program provides comprehensive information on transition assistance benefits and services for service members and their

The last Space Shuttle flightOn July 8, the Space Shuttle Atlantis lifted

off on the final flight of the Space Shuttle

program. While Americans across the

country watched with pride as the Space

Shuttle blasted off from Kennedy Space

Center, a group of SOUTHCOM members

and their families were privileged to

witness this historical event in person. Many

thanks to the coordination and efforts of

the US Army Garrison-Miami Information,

Tickets and Registration (ITR) Office. The

ITR offers monthly bus trips to theme parks

and attractions at reduced prices. Contact

Information, Tickets and Registration at 305.

437.1595.

Photo by Art McQueen

Photos by Eric Ruiz

WHATS UP IN FMWR ?Family and MWR registered 31 SOUTHCOM runners in the Doral Business 5k/10k Run that took place 24 June. Although it was a very rainy day, everyone did well. Some of the winners are pictured here. Sgt Erica Melendez placed 2nd place for her age group and Eduardo Ramirez placed 3rd in his age group.

Recreation Assistant Dolly Fernandez. won firstt place for her age group

Recreation Assistant Erik Vidal won second place for his age group.

Sgt Carla Alvardo placed first in her age group

David Harris won first place for his age group.

Photos by Angelique Williams and Jill Hauser

Many thanks to our Annual Sponsors, SAIC and Terremark Worldwide. for their invaluable support of Family and MWR events.

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16-17 July, members of USSOUTHCOM (l to r,) Aaron Jones, Chris Toth, Kayin Liddie, Jeremy Young and Deon Lavelle entered Miami's Hoop It Up 3 on 3 tournament at the Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, FL. The first day, Saturday, they went on to win their first two games and ended the day with a loss. Sunday, the team won its first two games to get them in the championship game, where they dominated the team they lost to on Saturday, 20-12. Photo by Gueldine Joseph

On 15 June, CSM Espinol presented Frank Same, Recreation Specialist, with a coin for his hard work and dedication to fitness classes. Congratulations, Frank! Photos by Angelique Williams

GOING GREENWater Heater Buying GuideBy Tanya Snyder

Shopping Tips

The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that 12 percent of the average home utility billand carbon footprintcomes from heating water. Only heating and cooling the home itself are more energy-intensive.

Shoppers in the market for an efficient water heater can start by looking for an Energy Star label, bestowed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to designate energy-efficient products. Other choices depend on your home, pocketbook, and level of eco-commitment.

Some fuels heat water more efficiently than others. Natural gas, burned in the basement, typically has a greener signature than electricity thats derived from burning coal at a distant power plant.

But for most people, the fuel that heats and cools their house is going to heat the water, says Maria Vargas of the EPA. Its unlikely in our experience that people are going to switch fuels.

Fortunately, consumers can make green water heater choices no matter how they get their energy.

Energy Star-Qualified High-Efficiency Gas Storage: These super-efficient storage-tank water heaters cost a bit more than conventional versions but can pay for themselves in less than three years. And from day one theyll start repaying the planet by using far less energy. The EPA suggests that by replacing all the standard gas storage heaters sold this year with qualified high-efficiency versions, one billion pounds of CO2 could be kept out of Earths atmosphere. That would be like creating 132,000 acres of new forest.

Gas Condensing: To take green gains to an entirely different level, consider a gas condensing water heater. These systems are new to many in the U.S., as they didnt begin appearing on the market in significant numbers until 2010.

Gas condensing water heaters also feature a large storage tank. But rather than venting hot exhaust gases up the chimney after heating your water once, they capture those gases and put them back to work to reheat water againcutting total energy use by some 30 percent.

The EPA estimates that if just 5 percent of the new gas water heaters sold each year were of this

type, the greenhouse gas emissions saved would be the equivalent of pulling nearly 7,000 cars off U.S. highways.

Electric Heat Pump: The electric heat pump is a cutting-edge water heater technology that can cut your energy use and emissions in half. While these units can be pricey, they can pay for themselves in energy savings in just 3 or 4 years, depending on your water use.

A typical electric water heater, says Lane Burt of the Natural Resources Defense Council, just runs electricity through a wire, which gets hot and heats up your water. But the heat pump takes heat out of the air and puts it into your water.

The system works like

a refrigerator in reverse, using a liquid refrigerant that helps pull heat from the air and run it through a coil to heat the tank.

The EPA estimates that if every family that purchased an electric water heater this year had chosen a heat pump instead, a staggering 19.6 billion pounds of C02 could have been saved. Thats like taking 1.6 million cars off the road.

Look for:

Size: If youre buying a storage-tank water heater (see the Environmental Impact section for green tankless options) rememberone size doesnt fit all. Youll need a tank big enough to meet your familys hot water needs, but buying one thats too large means youll burn a lot of energy by continually warming water that you wont use.

For help estimating what size system is the right fit for your home: www.energysavers.gov/your_home/water_heating/index.cfm/mytopic=12810.

Rebates: Uncle Sam wants you to go green. Environmentally friendly systems may be more expensive, but if you buy now, you can take advantage of government incentives. You may qualify for a tax credit worth 30 percent of a water heaters price up to $1,500. Solar water heaters pack even more savings power.

Start searching at www.energysavers.gov for federal incentives and at www.dsireusa.org/ for a list of state incentives.

The EPA also maintains a list of special incentives that may be available, like rebates or breaks on sales tax.

Lawnmower Buying Guide By Paul Mackie

Shopping Tips

There are basically three kinds of mowers: reel, rotary, and riding.

Reel mowers: Patterned after the scythe, a hand tool used to whack grass, the reel push mower is manual and creates zero air pollution. As more people become environmentally conscious, there has been a steady increase in the sale of push mowers.

Rotary mowers: These have internal combustion engines that usually run on gasoline. They have the

benefit of more power than reel mowers, but the disadvantages of requiring much more regular maintenance and creating pollutants like carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides.

Riding mowers: Riding mowers are often more appropriate for large lawns and are the most expensive option.

Going electric: For those who need a power boost to get the job done, electric models are available, with or without a cord, for both reel and riding mowers. These are sort of the Toyota Prius hybrids of the mower world, and more environmentally friendly than rotary models. The degree to which they pollute depends on the energy efficiency of the power plant from which the battery charge originated. Interestingly, electric riding mowers are becoming more common and they can usually cut about a half an acre before needing to be recharged.

Which mower you pick largely determines the cost to the environment. Consumer Reports and Clean Air Gardening provide nice resources to help you choose an environmentally friendly lawn mower.

Reprinted with permission from National Geographics Green Guide,

www.thegreenguide.com.

Services to the Families of our Fallen Heroes

Our Fallen Warriors have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation. As a result of their loss, the surviving family members need our help and our support in any

form the family may require. Those families who have lost a service member deserve our eternal respect, gratitude and the very best services and support we can provide. The Department of the Army has a commitment to the families of Fallen Warriors. The Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) program at U.S. Army Garrison-Miami (USAG-Miami) is part of an Army-wide program designed to provide dedicated and comprehensive support to survivors of deceased soldiers. The other branches of Service have similar programs which the SOS program works with to support other service Family members. The purpose of the SOS program is to manage and deliver access to support, information, family services and family advocacy. There is no time limit for this commitment.

The Survivor Outreach Services Support Coordinator, Maddie Husta, provides long term support to Families of the Fallen with the goal of linking Survivors to various services and support programs. Through an established and growing network of military and civilian service providers and outlets, the SOS program will coordinate the support Family members need as they journey through the transition following the loss by providing direct services as well as information, referrals and recommendations. The program will connect Family members with support groups, bereavement and financial counselors, as well as help with all of the paperwork and document m a n a g e m e n t necessary following the death of a service member. The SOS program provides special financial counseling and support to assist the surviving Family in sound financial planning and in moving to financial security following the death of a service member. Ruddy Argello, a contractor with the U.S. Army Reserves, provides professional financial information and services in areas such as investing, estate planning, tax issues and basic

budgeting.

One important but little known Survivor resources is direct assistance with immigration. If the spouse, child, or parent of a U.S. service member who died as a result of combat while serving in an active duty status in the U.S. Armed Forces, they may be eligible for immigration benefits as an immediate relative for up to two years after the service members death. These include posthumous U.S citizenship for the Fallen Warrior

and accelerated access to long-term entry Visas, work permits and residency Visas (Green Card.) In some cases, a surviving spouse, child, or parent of fallen service members may be eligible for permanent

naturalization as a U.S. citizen as the surviving relative of the service member under Section 319(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

For more information on Survivor Outreach Services contact Maddie Husta, 305.437.2178 or Madhya.Husta@hq.southcom.mil

The US Southern Command Softball Team is always ready to represent the command. We are a team that has fun every game we play and we have grown as a family in the process. Thanks to the USAG-Miami Family and MWR it has been a wonderful opportunity throughout the years to compete in two different leagues, Homestead and Brian Piccolo. Currently our team is in fourth place out of the eight teams (only four teams make the playoffs). Games are every Friday night at Brian Piccolo Park. Brian Piccolo Park 9501 Sheridan Street, Cooper City, FL 33024. 954.357.5150, www.broward.org/Parks/BrianPiccoloPark. Come out and support us!

Pictured l to r, front row: Billy Granado, Yizairalie Pabon-Diaz, Kevin Melendez, Aisha Shapiro, Horacio Gomez, Carlos Fonseca. Rear: David Smith, Martin Galvez Jr., Stuart Ratliff, Steven Howard, Erin Coldsmith, Travis Smith, Ryan Baird, Felix Ocasio. Photo by Juan Chiari.

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SPOUSES CORNER

SPOUSES NEEDED TO COORDINATE the HIALEAH and KENDALL ZIP CODE GROUPS!

DORAL, CORAL GABLES, MIAMI LAKES, NORTH MIAMI, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Eva Raquel Cool, 305.510.4875, lotusflower_0308@yahoo.com; Mayra Marvil, mmarvil@earthlink.net, 305.593.2002; doralzipcode@yahoo.com

HIALEAH, coordinator needed, please call 305.437.2665

KENDALL, HAMMOCKS, PINECREST, PALMETTO BAY, surrounding areas. Coordinator needed, please call 305.437.2665

BROWARD COUNTY, Sabrina Bowman, scott_bowman1969@yahoo.com; Nila Mistry, nilamistry1@yahoo.com HOMESTEAD & SOCSOUTH, Kris Rodriguez, sirkesojerdna@hotmail.com; Fatima Bissonnette, fatimabissonnette@yahoo.com; socsouthfamily@yahoogroups.com

Zip Code Group Coordinators disseminate information from the SCCIM to the zip code groups. All spouses are encouraged to submit concerns/issues to your area zip code coordinator. The purpose is to share ideas and make living in South Florida an enriching experience. Meetings: 10am, 9301 NW 33rd Street, Installation Services Center ACS Conference Room. For more information, call 305.437.2665.

Zip Code Groups

USSOUTHCOM Community Information Meeting (SCCIM)

Coordinators disseminate information from the monthly Southcom Community Information Meeting (SCCIM) to spouses in their zip code area and present ideas,

issues or concerns to the SCCIM. Zip code groups can organize and meet in a variety of ways, from monthly information socials to web groups, depending on the desires of the members. Programs such as music

play group, 9/11 GI Bill briefing and the recent Evening with TRICARE are examples of recent collaborations

between Army Community Service and zip code groups. New spouses are identified during Service Member in-processing but if you are interested in

becoming involved in a group in your area, starting a group, or interested in coordinating, please call

Vickie DuBois, at 305.437.2644.

Survivor Outreach Services Financial Counselor - Ruddy Arguello, ruddy.a.arguello@us.army.milVolunteer Coordinator - Mary Ortiz, mary.ortiz@hq.southcom. mil

Army Substance Abuse Programs (ASAP)ADCO, Suicide Prevention and Employee Assistance Programs - Guy W. Drab, guy.drab@hq.southcom. mil, 305.437.3078Drug Testing Coordinator (DTC) - Connie Sova, connie.sova.ctr@hq.southcom.mil, 305.437.2428Prevention Education/Activities Coordinator (PC) Carmen Rivera, carmen.rivera.ctr@hq.southcom.mil USAG-M Public Affairs - Arthur McQueen, 305.437.2685 arthur.mcqueen@hq.southcom.mil

USSOUTHCOM

Clinic Office hours: 0730-1630 For appointments call 305.437.3559 Services TRICARE enrolled membersTRICARE Service Centers 1.800.444.5445 Miramar or USCG Air Station Opa LockaDomestic Violence/Child Abuse Dr. Woodrow Wilson 305.437.0519 woodrow.wilson3@us.army.milFamily Counseling Center 305.437.3086Housing Referral 305.437.2642Education Service 305.437.2287Carlson Wagonlit 1.800.579.6681

Di rectorate o f Fami ly and Mora le, We l fa re and Recreat ion ( FAMILYand MWR)

One Stop Phone Number: 305.437.2642

Director - Sheryl Byrd, sheryl.byrd@hq.southcom.mil Administration - Vilma Lesesne, vilma.lesesne@hq.southcom.milFinancial Management Officer - Marisol Archibold, marisol.archibold@hq.southcom.mil Marketing, Sponsorship and Advertising - Helen Colby, helen.colby@hq.southcom.milE-mail: mwrcustomerservice@hq.southcom.mil Toll Free Hot Line: 1.877.291.1604

Recreation Services One Stop Phone Number: 305.437.2642

Recreation, Better Opportunity for Single Service Members (BOSS) - Stephen Ondriezek, stephen.ondriezek@hq.southcom.mil Information, Tickets and Registration - Eric Ruiz, eric.ruiz@hq.southcom.mil Macarena Schmidt, macarena.schmidt@hq.southcom.mil Fitness Center, Jill Hauser, Recreation Specialist, jill.hauser@hq.southcom.mil Frank Same, Recreation Specialist, Francisco.same1@hq.southcom.mil Recreation Assistants: Erik Vidal, erik.vidal@hq.southcom.mil; Angelique Williams, angelique. williams@hq.southcom.mil; Elson Sanchez, elson.sanchez@hq.southcom.mil; Dolly Fernandez, dolores.fernandez@hq.southcom.mil;

Jose Fernandez, jose.fernandez@hq.southcom.mil; Alci Montero, alci.montero@hq.southcom.mil; Kevin Ruvalcaba, kevin.ruvalcaba@hq.southcom.mil; Joshua Corraliza, joshua.corraliza@hq.southcom.mil

Child, Youth & School Services (CYS Services) One Stop Phone Number: 305.437.2642

CYSS Director - Ileana Gonzalez-Posada, ileana.gonzalesposad@hq.southcom.milAdministration - Mary Gomez, mary.gomez@hq.southcom.milChild Development Center Director - Denise Gonzalez, denise. gonzalez@hq.southcom.milSchool Liaison Services - Franisco Brizuela, francisco.brizuela@hq.southcom.mil

Family Support Division (FSD)One Stop Phone Number: 305.437.2642

Army Community Service Director - Victoria DuBois, vickie.dubois@us.army.milAdministration - Lydia Sanchez, lydia.sanchez@hq.southcom.milConsumer Affairs/Emergency Financial Assistance - Richard Zimmelman, richard.zimmelman@hq.southcom.milEmployment Readiness/Transition Assistance - Joe Pagan, joe.pagan@hq.southcom.mil Family Advocacy/Exceptional Family Member - Joe Walker, joe.walker@hq.southcom.mil Relocation Readiness - Roxana Acosta, roxanna.acosta@ hq.southcom.mil Survivor Outreach Services Support Coordinator - Maddie Husta, madhya.husta@hq.southcom.mil

WHOS WHO

LEAVE THE DRIVING TO US - FAMILY & MWR TRIPS

All trips depart from the East parking lot at Headquarters at 6 a.m. and depart from each attraction at 7 p.m. (unless noted otherwise.) Deadline to sign up for trips is close of business the Wednesday before each trip. All prices include transportation, parking, tolls and

entrance to the attraction. Prices and times are subject to change. Tickets are available in the ITRO, 305. 437.1595.

October 15HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTSPrice TBA. Bus Departs Southcom 1pmBus Departs attraction October 16, 2am

November 19DISNEYS HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

Adults $85, Children $75

September 17UNIVERSAL STUDIOSAdult $85, Child $75

U.S. ARMY GARRISON-MIAMI

Directorate of Family and

Morale, Welfare and Recreation

9301 NW 33

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Street

Doral, Florida 33172-1202

The Bugle Boy is a bimonthly publication of the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, U.S. Army Garrison-Miami, and is published for members of the United States Southern Command. Contents of The Bugle Boy are not necessarily the official views of, or are endorsed by the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or the U.S. Southern Command. The distribution, mention or use of any sponsors products, services, or funds by the U.S. Southern Command does not express or imply an endorsement of the sponsor. All submissions are subject to editing. The appearance of advertising in this newsletter does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Army, the U. S. Southern Command or the U.S. Army Garrison-Miami Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Fund. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If a violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunity by the advertiser is confirmed, the publisher shall refuse to print advertising from that source until the violation is corrected. To submit story ideas, articles, or purchase advertising, call the editor at 305.437.3149.