The 2010 hurricane season has spawned five named hurricanes in the Atlantic to date with tropical storms Fiona and Gaston waiting in the wings. Thanks to a high-pressure system guarding the Gulf of Mexico, the majority have traveled up the East Coast of the United States. Unfortunately, hurricane season doesn’t end until November. Being informed, making a plan and building an emergency kit to survive the aftermath of a tropical storm or worse are just a few ways to prepare.
The love of a parent for their child is boundless and the commitment of the Army to its Soldiers is abundant. That’s why Fort Polk’s Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation, in conjunction with the Army Family Covenant, provides unparalleled child care with the grand opening of three new child development centers at Fort Polk Aug. 27.
Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers hosts a fun day for Fort Polk single Soldiers.
Fall is nearly here and that means it’s time for the Main Post Chapel to start planning its third annual Autumn Fest.
Army and Air Force Exchange Service announces its modified Labor Day hours:
The Directorate of Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation administrative offices are closed Monday in observance of Labor Day.
The following FMWR facilities are also closed:
‘I’m kind of a big deal’
If this dog looks like too much of a prima donna for your Family, there are plenty of others to choose from at Fort Polk’s Stray Animal Facility, located on the gravel road heading south off of La. Hwy 10. To see more pets available at the Facility visit www.petfinder.com/shelter/la235.html. For more information call 531-1322.
9-3 Community briefs
Your unit or Family Readiness Group has a function planned that needs some financing. Someone comes up with the idea of getting local businesses to “sponsor” the event as a show of support for the military. Sounds good, right?
Wrong.
1st MEB
HHD, 519th MP Bn — Hosts an Family Readiness Group meeting Sept. 21 at 5 p.m. in the battalion classroom. For more information call 531-1478.
Polk People: The Guardian staff asked the Fort Polk community, “What does volunteering mean to you?”
From mass to community events, Fort Polk’s Main Post Chapel offers the following services and programs for those of the Catholic faith:
The tragedy of dealing with a loss is tough on military Families and the Army’s response is prompt.
More than 300 Survivor Outreach Services representatives from the Active Army, Reserves and National Guard converged on the nation’s capitol for their annual training during the second week of August.
The conference hosted team-building opportunities so the Active Army, Army National Guard, Reserves, Casualty Assistance Centers’ staffs and SOS teams could share best practices with each other.
The Directorate of Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation administrative offices are closed Monday in observance of Labor Da. The following FMWR facilities are also closed:
Army and Air Force Exchange Service switches things up in September, from savings, sweepstakes and new hours.
One of the most precious gifts a person can give is their time. An individual who does unpaid work for an organization is a loose definition of what a volunteer is, but that doesn’t begin to cover what they do. Volunteering is an act that can create positive ripple effects for the volunteer and those they help.
8-27 Community briefs
School back in full swing, football season around the corner and hurricane season kicking into overdrive mean just one thing for Fort Polk’s Soldier and Family members — summer is just about spent. But that doesn’t mean all hot weather activity has come to an end.
It’s been said that behind every great man is a great woman. Army Community Service will honor the great women of Fort Polk by hosting a Woman’s Conference, “Heroes Behind the Heroes,” Sept. 15 at the Education Center, bldg 660, Colorado Ave.
