DECEMBER! F R G N E W S L E T T E R! 2011

Although it’s not always obvious, the TF Wolfpack FRG was busy again this past month working in the background to

make things happen for the unit.

We started December with a trip to Give to the Troops in Greenville, NC to pick up donations that we could use for

the 413 stockings that are going over to our deployed troopers.

With goods in hand, we got right to work stuffing and packing the stockings to make it into a military shipment that

is targeted to arrive in time for Christmas.

Mid-month Karen Foshee got us squared away on our health and fitness

goals with an awesome class held at the Army Wellness Center.

And then was organizing the Holiday Party for December. That committee of 2 has been coordinating efforts

between Rear D, MWR and Brigade to try to make it a fun evening for everyone.

Thank you all for all you do! Your

support of the unit is truly appreciated!!

It’s been a busy month...

VOLUNTEERS HARD AT WORK STUFFING STOCKINGS TO SEND OVER TO OUR DEPLOYED TROOPERS.

THE KIDS CAME OUT TO “HELP” TOO!

Wolfpack

STUFFING THE 413 STOCKINGS WAS MADE POSSIBLE WITH THANKS TO THE DONATIONS THAT ARE RECEIVED BY GIVE TO THE TROOPS AND GIVEN TO UNITS AT FT. BRAGG.

MORE IMPORTANTLY WERE THE DONATIONS FROM FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF TF WOLFPACK WHO COMMITTED THEIR OWN PERSONAL DOLLARS TO TRY TO MAKE THE HOLIDAY AWAY MUCH LESS DIFFICULT. WITHOUT YOU, WE COULD NOT HAVE MADE THIS HAPPEN.

STOCKING STUFFING EVENT!

Happy Holidays From Your FRSA!

This month’s FRSA Finds features my

Education class scheduled for DecembeR 15th, at our battalion

classroom. Many spouses have a deep

interest in furthering their education and this class will assist them with all

the information pertaining to financial aid, grants, loans, and various schools

they can attend online or the

traditional way.

You will also find in my following

pages a hometown recipe that’s been in my family for years as well as a 30

minute recipe. Celebrate the holidays

with a nice caramel pecan apple pie! You will love the smell in your kitchen

as well as the taste in your mouth!

Speaking of pies, on November 9th

we had Pies for Patriots where we

had apple and pumpkin pies delivered

to us and spouses and soldiers came and got some just in time for the

holidays.

I’ve worked hard in completing all of

the rosters. Now that everything is

updated, we will start doing call outs over the next few weeks.

We will be hosting our annual holiday party on December 9th. Our very

own SSG Brinkerhoff will be Santa

Claus and he will also have some soldiers as his elves. SPC Baker and

SPC Harkness worked hard in building from scratch the Santa chair.

You can see those pictures here!

Continue to watch for...

December 9th - Holiday Party with

Chili Cook-off

December 15th – FRSA Education

Class

FRSA FOSHEE FINDS!WOLFPACK

ELVES HARD AT WORK

THINGS TO NOTE!

1. Get a personalized etter from Santa: For just a $5 donation per child, your

letter from Santa will support literacy through The Fayetteville Observer's Newspaper in Education Program. Orders must be received by noon on

December 7, 2011 to have the North Pole postmark. Orders received after this date and time will have a

Fayetteville, NC postmark.

2. More than 1,400 Fayetteville families need help providing presents this

Christmas through the Salvation Army's Christmas Opportunity program.

Choose a numbered family from the list below and then call 644-5261 between

8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. Take unwrapped presents to the Salvation Army Christmas Headquarters at 1748

Skibo Road by Dec. 17.

You also can choose families from Angel Trees at these locations: Salvation

Army, 1748 Skibo Rd.; Cross Creek Mall; South River EMC on Ramsey St.; Stryker Golf Course, Ft. Bragg; So Chic

Bebe on Hay St.; Power Swain Chevrolet on Bragg Blvd.; Omni Fitness on Walter Reed Rd.; Holmes Fine Gifts

on Hay St.; and Cracker Barrel on Cedar Creek Rd.

#358: Single working mother wishes for Leap Frog learning toy or dollhouse for

a girl, 5; small bike or learning toy for a boy, 5-1/2

#362: Single mother wishes for Little

Mermaid toys and bike for a girl, 4.

#364: Single mother wishes for Bayblade Battle Top or remote-control

car for a boy, 7; Let's Rock Elmo or Leap Frog toy for a boy, 3; fire engine or stacking blocks for a boy, 18 months.

#367: Single mother wishes for Bratz

Doll and/or scooter for a girl, 8; doll with stroller or doll that talks for a girl, 3; MP3 player for a boy, 10.

#368: Single mother wishes for camping kit and art set for a boy, 7.

#369: Single mother wishes for a

Chatter telephone and musical play set for a boy, 2.

“Love is missing someone whenever you're apart, but somehow feeling warm inside because you're close in heart.” ~ Kay Knudsen

NEW TO THE WOLFPACK

SPC Wallace had a baby girl Zaryia

Wallace. Born on September 16th; 8lbs.

SPC Chellette had a baby girl Kaitlin Chelette. Born on

November 17th; 7lbs 2oz.

SPC Privott had a baby girl,

Jorgialanai Johnson. Born on November

24th; 7lbs 9oz.

SPC Mitchell had a baby boy Glenn

Mitchell Jr. Born on November 30th; 9lbs

10oz.

Congratulations to all!!

If you have a baby announcement you would like to add to the newsletter,

please submit it to Karen Foshee our FRSA at Karen.Foshee@us.army.mil

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#370: Single mother wishes for small bike or

Thomas Railway for a boy, 4.

#372: Grandparents wish for a talking doll and/or small bike for a girl, 4; camera or MP3 player for a boy, 10.

#375: Working single mother wishes for art set or scooter for a boy, 8; musical play set or stacking blocks for a boy, 2.

#380: Recently unemployed single mother wishes for computer learning game or bike for a boy, 9; learning games and Barbies for

girls, 6 and 8.

#381: Single mother wishes for mermaid doll or karaoke for a girl, 3; Leap Frog toy or Happy Action Vehicle for a boy, 20 months.

30 MINUTE RECIPE

Chicken in a pot…..no pie! This is an easy recipe that only takes 25minutes to cook. It’s actually one of my favorites. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan

• 2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces• 2 starchy potatoes, skin left on and

diced (recommended: Idaho)• 1 medium onion, chopped• 2 ribs celery with leafy green tops,

finely chopped• 2 carrots, peeled and diced • 1 bay leaf, fresh or dried• Salt and pepper• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour• 1 cup dry white wine, eyeball it• 5 cups chicken stock• 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders, chopped• 1 small bunch pencil asparagus,

trimmed of woody ends and cut into 2-inch pieces

• 1 cup frozen peas, a couple of handfuls• 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh tarragon, 4 to

5 sprigs, chopped

Directions:

Heat a large, deep skillet or a medium soup pot over medium high heat.

Add extra-virgin olive oil and butter.

Melt butter into oil then add the potatoes, onions, celery and carrots, adding them to the pot as you chop them.

Add bay leaf and season veggies with salt, pepper and poultry seasoning, cook 5 to 6 minutes to soften them a bit.

Add flour and cook another minute then whisk in wine and cook off a minute more.

Add stock and put a lid on the pan or pot and raise heat to bring to a quick boil.

Slide in chicken and cook 5 minutes.

Stir in asparagus and cook 3 minutes more.

Turn off heat and add the peas and tarragon.Stir to combine and adjust salt and pepper, to your taste.

Ladle into bowls and serve with crusty bread for mopping.

HOMETOWN RECIPE

Here is a great recipe that’s been in my family for years. It will make your home smell nice and your taste buds happy! Enjoy!!

Ingredients:

• 7 cups sliced peeled tart apples • 1 teaspoon lemon juice • 1 teaspoon Spice Islands® pure

vanilla extract • 3/4 cup chopped pecans • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar • 3 tablespoons sugar • 4-1/2 teaspoons ground

cinnamon • 1 tablespoon cornstarch • 1/4 cup caramel ice cream

topping, room temperature • 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches) • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

STREUSEL TOPPING: • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour • 2/3 cup chopped pecans • 1/4 cup sugar • 6 tablespoons cold butter • 1/4 cup caramel ice cream

topping, room temperature Directions:

In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice and vanilla.

Combine the pecans, sugars, cinnamon and cornstarch; add to apple mixture and toss to coat.

Pour caramel topping over bottom of pastry shell; top with apple mixture (shell will be full).

Drizzle with butter.

In a small bowl, combine the flour, pecans and sugar.

Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Sprinkle over filling.

Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is browned.

Immediately drizzle with caramel topping. Cool on a wire rack.

Yield:!8 servings

Karen Foshee can be reached during normal business

hours at: 910-643-7594 or via email at:

karen.foshee@us.army.mil

DECEMBER HAS A LOT TO OFFER!Don’t forget! Each month our fabulous FRSA is setting up different learning opportunities for the unit.

This month, Mrs. Foshee is featuring an educational class. Learn more about all the options available to you!! Scholarships, online courses, traditional

schools, and so much more!!

Classes are available to everyone in the unit. She asks that you RSVP only so that

she can make sure that the class is in a suitable location for the number of people attending!

HOLIDAY PARTY

COME OUT FOR A FUN EVENING AT THE TF WOLFPACK HOLIDAY

PARTY!

PARTICIPATE IN THE 3RD ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF!

THERE WILL BE FOOD, ACTIVITIES AND A VISIT FROM SANTA!!

CHILI COOK-OFF

GOT A WINNING CHILI RECIPE? ENTER TO WIN AT THE 3RD ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF!

SUBMIT YOUR CHILI NAME NOW TO ANGELA MYERS AT:

MYERS.ANGELA@YAHOO.COM

GOT TIME?

TF WOLFPACK IS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE TIME THEY WOULD LIKE TO

GENEROUSLY SHARE.

CONSIDER BECOMING A PART OF THE CARE TEAM - ROLES INCLUDE HELPING WITH MEALS, HELPING WITH CHILDCARE, AND HELPING

IN THE HOME OF CASUALTY AFFECTED FAMILIES.

RESOURCE CENTERThis new section in the newsletter will profile a different resource each month that may have something to offer you in terms of support during the deployment.

This month we are featuring Operation We Are Here; Encouraging the Military Homefront.

http://www.operationwearehere.com/

If you are a loved one going through a deployment... we hope that in this site you will find an understanding of your situation... you are not alone.

There are a lot of resources out there, but who has the time to search for them during a deployment.

You may feel very alone in what you are going through. It is our hope and prayer that this website will give you some feeling of connection and equip you through the deployment.

Dr. Mary E. Walker is the only woman in the United States history to receive the Medal of Honor. She became one of

the first women physicians in the country in 1855. At the outbreak of war in 1861, Dr. Walker was denied a commission as an Army surgeon

because of her gender. She served as an unpaid volunteer in Washington, in various military camps, and in a hospital

for Indiana troops. She was instrumental in establishing an organization which aided needy women

who came to Washington to visit wounded relatives. She served as a field surgeon on a volunteer basis,

rendering assistance at tent hospitals in Virginia. She was eventually appointed as an assistant surgeon and assigned to

the 52d Ohio Regiment. With immense courage and bravery rarely matched, Dr. Walker demonstrated her dedication to the American cause at

great personal risk. She consistently discounted personal injuries and great hardships to care for others. She was

captured and held a prisoner of war for four months before being freed in a prisoner exchange. Through her

actions, Dr. Mary E. Walker set the standards for helping to improve soldiers’ quality of life for generations.

The Dr. Mary E. Walker Award was

presented to Mrs. Angela Myers as an outstanding military spouse for demonstrating dedicated and

exemplary volunteerism, that improved the quality of life for soldiers and their families.

Our Volunteers...TAKING ON A NEW ROLE. . .

Angela Myers recipient of the

Dr. Mary E. Walker Award

C.J. Musson has been a fixture as a Wolfpack Volunteer for a good long while. We have been so lucky to

have her on our team, and especially as an FRG Leader for Echo Company.

After a lot of thought and

consideration, C.J. has decided to step down as an FRG Leader and dedicate herself to her other

volunteer positions both in the unit and on Ft. Bragg.

With luck on our side, C.J. is staying

with us as a spouse in the Redhawks; A-Co 2/82. Her spouse moved to that unit to serve as a door gunner just prior to the

deployment. I know that they are thrilled to have such a dedicated volunteer join their ranks.

Thank you for all your time and tireless dedication!! We

greatly appreciate you!

HEADING INTO THE HOLIDAYS. . .

This holiday season, don't grant your kids' wishes for

the newest, coolest toys until you know they're safe.

With new product recalls almost daily, trouble with

lead-tainted toys from China and studies showing that

certain chemicals may be harmful to children,

choosing safe and healthy toys can be a daunting task.

So www.gifts.com is here to help you stay vigilant about

toy safety. Before you buy, double check that the toy

you're considering meets safe shopping guidelines...

http://www.gifts.com/christmas/holiday-toys-

safety-guide.html

How to Buy Safe Toys

TOP 10 TOYS FOR 2011

1. CRAYOLA MODEL MAGIC JEWELRY

STUDIO

2. ILLUSTORY MAKE YOUR OWN STORY

KIT

3. ESTES 1491 TASER LAUNCH SET

4. PERPLEXUS MAZE GAME

5. MONSTER HIGH FULL SIZE SKETCH

PORTFOLIO

6. BARBIE PRINCESS CHARM SCHOOL

PRINCESS BLAIR TRANSFORMING DOLL

7. PHOTOSTORY

8. SKIP HOP HUG AND HIDE ACTIVITY

OWL TOY

9. ORB FACTORY STICKY MOSAICS

JEWELRY BOX

10. MELISSA & DOUG CAR CARRIER