I CORPS TRAILBLAZER BATTALION Weekly News

OCTOBER 28, 2011 In this issue:

You can now click on the links below to take you to each section
Intro Section- Trailblazer News Section 1- For Your Information Section 2- Sports/Fitness/Wellness Section 3- Employment/Scholarship Opportunities Section 4- JBLM Community Events Section 5- Kids and Parenting Events Section 6- Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) Section 7- Special Needs/EFMP Section 8- Deployment Section 9- Trainings, Briefings, Certifications Section 10- Religious Activities SECTION 11- Safety Section 12- AAFES- Movies and more Section 13- Madigan Healthcare System Section 14- Financial Matters Section 15- Helpful Websites

**The Trailblazer Battalion News is an authorized unofficial unit information source published for the Soldiers and Families of the HHB, I CORPS. There is no U.S. Government endorsement of any commercial sponsor. Although the information in the issue is current at the time of publication, activities and events are subject to change. Please contact the activity listing for confirmation.**

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HALLOWEEN PARTY- C CO is hosting a halloween party on 29 October. They have extended an invitation out to the entire Trailblazer battalion. All ages are invited. They will have a DJ with music (family friendly), food, activities, and much more. The party is at the Family Resource Center on Lewis Main located on the corner of 9th division and Idaho Ave. The party begins at 7pm. SAVE THE DATE! PREHOLIDAY CARE PACKAGE/SANTA PHOTO EVENT- The organization, Northwest Military, that put on the Childrens Event on October 16 in Lacey would like to invite our families to an event in November. The event is on November 12th from 10am to Noon at Freighthouse Square in the Foss Hall (which is on the lower level). Santa will be there for pictures that the families can include in their care packages to be sent over (on a digital disk). We are hoping to have other entertainment there for the kids too. More information will be in next weeks newsletter. TRAILBLAZER BATTALION FRG MEETINGS- HERE IS THE UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE FOR ALL THE COMPANY LEVEL FRG MEETINGS FOR THE TRAILBLAZER BATTALION. DONT KNOW WHICH FRG MEETING YOU SHOULD ATTEND? EMAIL APRIL.LOCKMAN@US.ARMY.MIL AND FIND OUT. ATTENDING FRG MEETINGS IS A GREAT WAY TO MEET NEW PEOPLE, AND GET UP TO DATE INFORMATION ABOUT THE UNIT. EVERYONE IS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.

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A CO- The Next FRG meeting will be 15 November at the Family Resource Center at 5:30pm. They will be having a combined holiday party (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year) on December 4 at the Family Resource Center from 2 to 6 pm. More details will be coming out regarding the Holiday Party. C CO-Next FRG meeting will be 7 November at 1800 at the Family Resource Center. HSC- FRG Meetings will be the first Wed of every month at 5pm (except December) at the Family Resource Center. Their holiday party will be 17 December from 6-10 at the Family Resource Center.

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We are pleased to announce that the HHB I CORPS, Trailblazer Battalion , has an FRG facebook page. Look for us on facebook listed as Trailblazer Battalion FRG or go to https://www.facebook.com/TrailblazerbattalionFRG and click LIKE. Some of our companies also have their own facebook pages as well. HSC- Listed as HSC I Corps FRG http://www.facebook.com/pages/HSC-I-CorpsFRG/152735064786106

C CO- Listed as I Corps Charlie Company Titans http://www.facebook.com/CCOTITANSFRG

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

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LIGGETT AVE ON JBLM MAIN CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION- Public Works has shut down Liggett Avenue between Division and 12th Streets for 45 days of construction. The closure includes the intersection of Liggett and Division, but 12th Street and the intersection at Liggett and 12th will remain open. Parking areas along that length of Liggett Avenue will be blocked. Most of the parking areas have access from other directions, but parking will be blocked completely in front of and west of McVeigh Sports and Fitness Center and across the street from I Corps Headquarters, Building 2025. Parking for McVeigh will be in the rear and on the north side of Liggett, which can be accessed from Pendleton. While Liggett is under construction, the contractor is required to provide access from the parking area north of Liggett to McVeigh at, or near the location of the current McVeigh crosswalk DONT FORGET TO REGISTER TO VOTE- Military residents of Washington state are exempt from some advance registration deadlines but must register no later than NOV 8 to vote in the upcoming state general election (ballots must be postmarked or returned to an official drop box or elections office by the same date). NW Guardian story: http://www.nwguardian.com/2011/10/20/11406/voter-registration-deadline-nears.html. CYSS SURVEY- Help MWR bring more quality programs & services to your family -- go to www.surveymonkey.com/s/VQLJXG5 and fill out the CYSS survey. Complete the survey by midnight Sat, Oct. 29 & you'll be entered to win a family membership to the Children's Museum. FORCE PROTECTION- Force protection conditions for Joint Base Lewis-McChord are now posted on the JBLM public website at http://www.lewis-mcchord.army.mil/. This will allow commanders Page 3

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to keep their Soldiers, Airmen, DOD civilians and Family members aware of the current FPCON to raise security awareness. The FPCON can be raised in the event of a specific threat to the installation or upon direction of higher headquarters. For current FPCON implementing instructions visit the Protection Division website at https://ft.lewis.army.mil/fpat/. For questions contact JBLM ATO/Protection Division Chief Thomas R. Rudd, mailto:thomas.r.rudd@conus.army.mil at 966-9614/677-9752 or JBLM Protection Division deputy chief. 5. ONLINE PHOTO CONTEST- All ages are invited to submit photos of your original photography, digital art, two-dimensional art and three-dimensional crafts for viewing online at the 2012 Air Force Arts & Crafts Digital Gallery. Categories are grouped by age and division. Each participant can submit up to three entries per category. Pick up your entry forms and rules at the McChord Arts & Crafts Center, Building 1121, Barnes Boulevard at McChord Field. Entries must be submitted no later than Dec. 27. For details, call 982-6726. NEW DINING FACILITY OPEN ON LEWIS NORTH- 17th Fires Brigade & 555th Engineer Brigade celebrated the grand opening of "Cannon & Castle Grill," JBLM's newest dining facility on TUESDAY, OCT 25. Regular lunch price of $4.25 per person (for non-meal cardholders). Directions: BLDG 12638, at the corner of D ST & 12th ST; Lewis North. TRICK OR TREAT HOURS ON POST- Safety of children on Halloween should always be a concern. This year Trick or Treating is allowed on JBLM from 6-8 pm on October 31. Trick or Treating is only allowed in the housing areas. The barracks are off limits to trick or treating. For more Halloween Safety Tips please see the article at the end of this newsletter or click here. HOLIDAY MAILING DATES- Deadlines to ensure arrival by Dec. 25 are Nov. 12 for parcel post mail; Nov. 26 for space-available mail; Dec. 3 for parcel airlift mail; Dec. 10 for priority mail and first-class mail, letters and cards; and Dec. 17 for express mail military service. Express Mail Military Service is not available for holiday packages and mail going to Iraq and Afghanistan, said Ms. Faye Slater, the Deputy Director of the Military Postal Service Agency.

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10. MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING- Service members & military families are resilient - but sometimes one problem triggers more. To keep from being overwhelmed, it's important to develop mind & body techniques to stay healthy. For National Depression Sceening Day, take a few minutes to visit: www.MindBodyStrength.org for your anonymous mental health screening & help reduce the stigma associated with many common mood and anxiety disorders. http://www.MindBodyStrength.org/ 11. JBLM POOL CLOSURE- The Kimbro Pool located in the McVeigh gym near the Carey Theater will close Oct. 31. It is scheduled to re-open in Sept. 2012. Renovations will include new lap lanes, better filtration & climate control, and a zero-depth kiddie pool w/ indoor splash park. Until then, youth lessons, evening swim, scuba classes & NG/Reserve training move to newly-renovated Keeler Pool (Old Madigan Area) & weekend swim, pool parties/rentals move to the pool @Soldiers Field House.

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12. OPERATION THANKSGIVING EAGLE- AUSA Family Programs is pleased to announce that we will again partner with Harmony Hearth and sponsors BAE Systems and Raytheon to continue our Operation Thanksgiving Eagle (OTE) project. Operation Thanksgiving Eagle is author, Debbie Finks, effort to recognize and thank military children for the daily sacrifices they make by having parents who serve to protect Americas freedom. Copies of Debbie Finks childrens activity book entitled Its a Family Thanksgiving! A Celebration of an American Tradition for Children and Their Families, will be provided upon request. This holiday workbook reminds us why we hold strong to our history, our heritage and our family traditions and how we draw strength and inspiration from our heroes and our heroines. Operation Thanksgiving Eagle books will also be again distributed at the Family Programs exhibit booth during the AUSA Annual Meeting. To request a book for your children please complete the form at: http://www.ausa.org/resources/familyprograms/OpThanksgivingEagle/Pages/2010TGEagleRegist erForm.aspx?Source=http://www.ausa.org/resources/familyprograms/OpThanksgivingEagle/Pag es/Thanks.aspx 13. ICE COMMENTS- Do you have a complaint, or complement about services received on JBLM? Please voice your concerns through the Interactive Customer Evaluation comment system. Let your voice be heard! Visit http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=site&site_id=957 14. NEW RED CROSS EMERGENCY NUMBER- Beginning June 13, the American Red Cross is moving to a single telephone number for its emergency communication services. Servicemembers and their families will be able to use one toll-free number, 877-272-7337, to send an urgent message to a servicemember following the death or serious illness of an immediate family member, the birth of a servicemember's child or grandchild, or when a family faces other emergencies. Additional Red Cross services will also be available. For those people stationed overseas, the three options for calling will remain the same: calling 877-272-7337 direct, accessing the number through a military operator or calling their local Red Cross station. 15. STRESS HELP- We all feel day-to-day stress. The TRICARE Assistance Program is confidential, easy to use and there when you need it. Visit their website or call to get started www.triwest.com/OnlineCare 1-888-874-9378.

SPORTS/FITNESS/WELLNESS
1. JBLM ZOMBIE WALK- Friday, Oct 28, 2011 October 28 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Shoreline Park. Come walk the 2-mile Zombie Walk at Shoreline Park. First 200 participants to register will receive a "warm reward" before heading back. Don't forget to dress in your Zombie best! Register on Web Trac at www.jblmmwr.com. For more information call 253-967-4768. PASSPORT TO WELLNESS PROGRAM- Pick up your "Passport to Wellness" at Health Promotion and Wellness Centers - at McChord Field HAWC (Building 726, Fitness Center Annex) & Wilson Sports & Fitness Center (Building 11596, Lewis North). Participate in more than 40 eligible classes, Page 5

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programs & activities for stamps, redeemable for rewards & entries in the Grand Prize raffle! Info: http://www.nwguardian.com/2011/09/29/11195/program-issues-health-passports.html

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UPCOMING JBLM RACESTurkey Trot 10K Run & 5K Walk, Saturday, 19 November 2011. Help us welcome in the holiday season. Come and participate by walking, trotting or running the 5K & 10K course, or roll on the 10K inline skate course. Give yourself the ultimate challenge and run the very flat and fast routes and strive for a personal best.Register by noon Tuesday, November 8, 2011 to guarantee a shirt and JBLM access pass. Registration deadline is Thursday, November 15, 2011 - without having guarantee for shirt and access pass. 2K, 5K & 10K Santa Scamper & Reindeer Dash, December 10, 2011 Dress up in your favorite holiday outfit to welcome Santa to this fun and exciting holiday event. Enjoy the sce3nic surroundings of Eagles Pride Golf Course while you run the cart paths and trails alongside fairways, greens and through the woods. Be on the lookout for reindeer. A special 2K Reindeer dash course is sure to challenge children ages 4-9 years. Register by noon Tuesday, Novembr 29, 2011 to guarantee a shirt and access pass. Registration deadline is Thursday, December 6, 2011 without guarantee for shirt and access pass.

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ROLLERSKATING ON JBLM- Did you know that JBLM has its very own, state of the art Roller Rink? The AFC Arena is located adjacent to the Bowling alley and splash park, on Liggett Ave. They offer skating sessions every day of the week at reasonable prices. There is a coffee shop, FREE Wi-Fi, snack bar. They offer a variety of sessions for all ages. They also allow birthday parties, FRG meetings, and unit functions. Visit their site for prices and hours at http://www.jblmmwr.com/skating.html

EMPLOYMENT, VOLUNTEERING and SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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SPOUSES EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOP- Thursdays, 10:00am 11:30am at Airman Family Readiness Annex, Bldg 551, McChord Field (across from Shoppette) They assist in the employment process. To sign-up or for more questions, call 253-982-2695

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MEALS NEEDED FOR THE FISHER HOUSE- Volunteers with cooking skills needed. Looking for a volunteer activity for your Family Readiness Group, Unit, Organization or family? Why not volunteer to provide a meal to the JBLM Fisher House and its guests? For more information and guidelines, call the volunteer JBLM Fisher House Meal Coordinator at 253-966-1557 General Info: the Fisher House is a home away from home for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers. Meals do not need to meet dietary restrictions, though should be balanced with protein, vegetable, bread, and dessertunique meals encouraged! Donors should anticipate serving 10-14 people. Donors can prepare meals in the Fisher Houses kitchen. If time is an issue, donors can de-liver meals ready to serve as long as they are properly sealed and labeled. Meals can be donated any day of the week year round.

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ARTS AND CRAFTS VENDORS NEEDED- The McChord Community Center is looking for Arts & Crafts Vendors for their Holiday Bazaar Dec. 1 (set up in morning; bazaar lasts to 5 p.m.) If you have holiday items to sell, rent a table or space! Call 253-982-0718/0719 for details BE A YOUTH SPORTS COACH!- The JBLM Youth Sports Program needs you. The hours you earn volunteering could lead to promotion points and awards. In order to coach or assist a team with JBLM Child, Youth & School Services, a background check and coachs certification training is mandatory. Sports fee credits are available for both coaches and assistant coaches. For more information, stop by the CYSS Sports Office or call 253-967-2405 (Lewis) or 253-982-3432 (McChord Field). HEROES AT HOME II- JBLM has an exciting new program for all active duty military spouses assigned to JBLM after 2005. To be eligible the spouse must be dislocated from a job or underemployed. They provide tuition assistance, funding for books or childcare, career counseling, educational planning, resume building, interview preparation. To take advantage of this wonderful opportunity call 253-966-7366 or 360-570-4271 or visit the Stone Education Center on Lewis Main. For information visit www.heroesathome2.com. Dont delay they need you enrolled by October!

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JBLM COMMUNITY EVENTS

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MADIGAN FALL PARADE- Madigans annual Fall Festival Costume Parade will be on Monday Oct 31. All participants must register on the second floor of the Madigan Medical Mall at 3 p.m. Parade will start at 3:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of the following costume Page 7

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categories: Child (5 and under), Child Group (5 and under), School Age (6-18), School Age Group (6-18), Adult (18 and over), Adult Group (18 and over). For information, contact Madigan Stratcom at 968-1901. 2. WATCH UFC 137 FOR FREE - Champion vs The Killer: Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Heros Lounge Cascade Community Center. . Doors open at 5:00pm. For information call 253-9640331. FINALLY FRIDAY- Fri, November 4, 3pm 10pm Heroes Sports Lounge @ Cascade Community Center (map) Kick off the weekend with your friends and coworkers! Every Friday 3 pm - close for draft deals, cheap eats & karaoke. Karaoke 6pm- 10pm. Heroes Sports Lounge is located on Lewis Main, corner of Division and Bitar in back of Cascade Community Center. RECYCLING EXTRAVAGANZA- The JBLM-Lewis Main Exchange will be hosting a recycling event on 3 NOV from 0900-1500. Services provided include personal document shredding by LeMay Inc.; electronics recycling; CFL bulb giveaway by Tacoma Power; refrigerator recycling by Tacoma Power / JACO (sign up to have yours picked up, get $30); book donation and giveaway by The Reading Tree; and personal goods donation by The Rescue Mission. Bring something to recycle and learn about the recycling process at informational booths. For more information contact Miriam Easley (IMWE-JLM-PWE/966-1734). JOIN THE LEWIS COMMUNITY SPOUSES CLUB- Want to meet new people, or get involved more? Join the Lewis Community Spouses Club. This organization is open to ALL ranks and holds monthly luncheons and events. Visit their website for the events calendar, and more information. You can join the club right online! http://jblmlcsc.org/ LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY TOUR- Army Entertainment presents the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Tour on Sat. November 12 at 7pm at the Nelson Recreation Center on Lewis Main. Open to 18 and older, seating is first come first served. The tour features Danny Cho from Mad TV, Pair of Nuts, and hosted by Cerrome from BET. Call 253-967-2539 for more info. TOPS IN BLUE CONCERT- The US Air Forces Tops in Blue tour is returning for another performance. You can catch their show on Tuesday November 8 at 7pm in Hanger 9 at McChord Field. Their 2011 tour Rhythm Nation features swinging jazz, rock and roll, Mowtown R&B and much more. HALLOWEEN BASH- Party at the Cascade Community Centers Free Halloween Bash on October 28 starting at 8pm. Wear your costume. They will have free snacks, contests, and fun! Must be 18 and older to attend. Call 253-964-0331 for more info. GOULISH FRIGHT NIGHT FOR KIDS- The Mc Chord Library is hosting a Ghoulish Fright Night on October 28 with free food, games, and prizes from 6-8 pm. Advance registration REQUIRED call 253-982-3454.Wear your costumes to this fun event! This event is for ages 6-12 years.

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10. BOO BASH- Come out and bounce around at the Boo Bash located at the Mc Chord fields youth center on Saturday October 29 from 1-4 pm. Participate in the costume contest, enjoy prizes, caramel apples, bounce houses and much more. Call 253-982-2203 with questions. 11. HARVEST FEST- Come out to the Lewis Main Teen Zone from 4-7 pm on October 29 for game booths, prizes, pumpkin patch, face painting, candy bags, and much more. Costumes encouraged, but not required for this event. Call 253-967-4441 for more info. 12. ANNUAL FAMILY TREASURE HUNT- In honor of military families the Family Resource Center on JBLM is offering their 6th annual JBLM Family Treasure Hunt scheduled for 1-21 Nov. Attached is a JBLM Family Treasure Hunt flyer and Treasure Hunt Registration Form. Registration for this event will run from 15-31 Oct 11. The original registration form must be filled out completely and hand carried to the Family Resource Center no later than 4:30 p.m., on 31 Oct. registration forms are also available at the FRC or by request from the IVC office 967-2324 or e-mail lori.parker@us.army.mil. The Treasure Hunt list will be e-mailed to all registered families on 1 Nov. Additionally, in conjunction with Military Family Month, we will be offering a variety of events during the week of 28 Nov-2 Dec. A flyer announcing the activities for the week will be available the first of November. For more information please call Lori Parker at 967-2324. 13. A WALK IN THE DARK AT SHORELINE PARK- Come out and take part in this fun annual event. A walk in the dark at Shoreline Park is a theatrical nightmare production. It runs on Oct. 28 7 - 9 p.m., Oct. 29 (Not So Scary) 4 - 6 p.m., or Oct. 31 7-9 pm. The Cost is $7 ages 12 yrs. and under; $10 ages 13 yrs. and up; $2 for Not So Scary. For more information call 253-967-2539 or go online to www.jblmmwr.com. 14. USO EVENT- Join the USOPSA for a night to remember at the Museum of Flight, Thursday, November 17. They will be honoring service members, their families and celebrating the USOPSAs 45 years in providing support to the worlds bravest. Visit usopsa.org to view invitation and sponsorship details. 15. POLAR EXPRESS TRAIN RIDE- Fun family event! Sat, November 26, 4pm 9pm Cost: $30 per adult and $20 per child. Sign-up no later than Nov. 18. Seating is limited. Van departs JBLM-McChord Field community center parking lot at 4 p.m. For more information call 253-982-0718. 16. SPOUSES CLUB GIFT WRAP FUNDRAISER 2011- ATTENTION FRGs: are you looking for fundraising opportunities? The Spouses club is now taking FRG names who wish to participate in their annual fundraiser this holiday season. To participate send a letter with two POCs phone #s and email addresses to PO Box 33314, JBLM, WA 98433 by 1 Nov. All dates will be selected by random drawing after 1 November. This year we are splitting the proceeds 90% in favor of the organization (FRGs, non-profits, etc) giftwrapping and 10% for the club to cover our expenses. In the past it was a 60/40 split. We are hoping this allows the FRGs more earning potential since we are all well aware how hard it is for the FRGs to raise money these days. One other change this year, similar to what other clubs are doing elsewhere is we are asking that the FRG provide their own bows, tape and tags. What we have chosen to do differently is we will have a these supplies available for purchase for them if they choose for $20 (enough supplies to wrap approx 115 gifts) as we are able to purchase in bulk quantities tax free. Trailblazer Battalion Weekly News 10-28-2011 Page 9

17. ANNUAL JBLM MILITARY FAMILY APPRECIATION WEEK ACTIVITIES-

Nov. 28, 1 - 2 p.m. Cookie Social, McChord Field Exchange Nov. 29, 3 - 4 p.m. Cookie Social, Lewis-Main Teen Zone Nov. 30, 1 - 2 p.m. Cookie Social, Waller Hall Dec. 2, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Trip to Americas Largest Christmas Bazaar Call 253-967-9496 to reserve your spot beginning Nov. 18. Dec. 7, 5 - 6:30 p.m. Family Treasure Hunt winners announced at the Holiday Tree Lighting Reception, Army Family Covenant Arena (skating rink) 18. LIBRARY EVENTS- The JBLM library system has a large variety of fun events and services for all ages. For information on their entire services visit www.jblmmwr.com/libraries for more information.

Story times- Head to the book patch library, located in the Grandstaff Library on Lewis Main, every Wednesday at 10:30 for story time. McChord Library also offers story time on Thursdays at 11am and 3 pm.

KIDS and PARENTING ACTIVITIES

1. HALLOWEEN PARTY DRESS UP @ THE ESCAPE ZONE- Monday, Oct 31, 2011 The Escape Zone is located in Bldg. 841 on JBLM-McChord Field. Call 253-982-8590 for more information. ATTEND A NIGHT OF PERFORMANCES, HIGH SCHOOL DANCE- Youre invited to a performance of Can you Hear me Now?, the voice of teens through music, poetry and scripted monologues. Hear from teens in their own words about bullying, deployment, music, sports, abuse and being me Friday, Nov. 4 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lewis Main Teen Zone. Following this community event is a high school dance from 811 p.m. (registered youth may bring one guest). Snacks will be provided, and a shuttle will depart the Teen Zone at 10:30 p.m. for those eligible to ride.

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TEEN ZONE HAIL/FAREWELL- Come one, come all! Teens, celebrate this months birthdays, meet new youth and say farewell to those moving at the Friday, Nov. 18 Hail and Farewell plus registration drive event at the Lewis Main Teen Zone. The fun starts at 3:30 p.m. Bring a first time guest to the event teens can register themselves with CYS Services (parents, well verify everything with you first). Self-registration begins Tuesday, Nov. 1st. BABY PLAY GROUP- This group is restarting at the Escape Zone at McChord Field! This drop- in group for babies newborn up to age 1 offers bonding activities, age appropriate toys and opportunity for parents to learn about infant development. Thursdays from 1-2:30 pm. If more information is needed, call Janet Roller at 360-628-1229, or just come on by and have fun! UPCOMING SPORTS REGISTRATION- Register for sports at CYSS Parent Central (JBLM-Lewis Main: #2295 12th & Bitar and JBLM-McChord Field: #100 Welcome Ctr.) You will need: a full CYSS registration on file and a sports physical that is current through the entire sports season - sports physicals are updated annually. For a full CYSS registration, please bring current shot record, Military, DOD, or Contract ID card, three emergency contacts, and a sports physical. For more information call: 253-967-CYSS. Upcoming sports opportunities include: -CYSS Start Smart Camp Registration Starts Tuesday, Nov 1, 2011 CYSS Start Smart Camp registration starts today and runs through Dec. 19. Ages: 3 - 4 yrs. Cost: $20. Camp dates: Dec. 20 - 22. Times: 10 - 11:30 a.m. -CYSS Volleyball Camp Registration Starts Tuesday, Nov 1, 2011 CYSS Volleyball Camp Registration starts today and runs through Dec. 19. Ages: 9 - 15 yrs. Cost: $25. Dates: Dec. 20 - 22. Times: 1 - 2:30 p.m. -CYSS Flag Football Camp Registration Starts Tuesday, Nov 1, 2011 CYSS Flag Football Camp registration starts today and runs through Dec. 19. Ages: 5 - 15 yrs. Cost: $25. -Special Olympics Basketball- Register for Special Olympics basketball for ages 8-18 through Nov. 25 at either Parent Central location or through WebTrac online at JBLMmwr.com

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CLARKMOOR HOURLY CENTER NEW HOURS- The hourly care center on JBLM has added two evenings per week to accommodate families. As of Nov 1, 2011 the JBLM- CYSS Clarkmoor Hourly Care Center will be open Mon 0730-1800 Tues 0730-2100 Wed 0730-1800 Thurs 0730-1800 Fri 0730-2200 Sat 0900-1700

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The Clarkmoor Hourly Care Center is Building # 2094 Bitar Ave.You may make reservations up to four weeks in advance. Call 966-CYSS (2977) or go online to JBLMmwr.com/cys, and click on WebTrac. For same-day reservations or changes call the center directly at 966-2490/2491.To verify your reservation you can call either number above. 7. ESCAPE ZONE HOURS- The Escape Zone at McChord Field is extending its hours to Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. The Escape Zone offers a place to parents and their children 5 and younger to learn and play together. The Escape Zone is in Building 841 on Fairway Road. For information, call 982-8590/2695. DONATE TO THE NEEDY- JBLM Teens will be collecting toys, food, baby blankets & formula through Nov. 21 as part of their Keystone Club's celebration of National Family Week. Donation bins will be located inside the Teen Zone & items will be distributed by the teens to families in need in the community. FREE TENNIS MEMBERSHIP FOR MILITARY KIDS- The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced it is offering free one-year USTA Junior Memberships to all children ages ten years and younger that are new to the USTA. Children of active duty military, National Guard, Reservists and Veterans are invited to take advantage of this membership promotion, which launched earlier this year. The offer is open to all first-time junior members now until 31 December 2011. Junior memberships regularly cost $19. To join the USTA and receive the free membership, new junior members in military families can sign up by one of the following ways: using source code- RIBBONU10; calling USTA Membership Services at 1-800-990-8782; or visiting USTA Membership Services online at http://www.usta.com/membership

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10. BABYSITTER WEBSITE- Through a partnership with DOD, sittercity.com offers a free membership for military personnel. This site gives you access to babysitters, nannies, housekeepers, pet care, tutors, senior care. You can access background checks, references, provider profiles, and reviews from other military parents on this site. To take advantage of this wonderful offer visit www.sittercity.com/dod. 11. TELL ME A STORY EVENT- Join the MCEC on Sunday November 6, 2011 at 3 pm at the Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel on JBLM. The Featured Book at this event will be Listen to the Wind by Greg Mortenson and Susan L. Roth. The Military Child Education Coalitions Tell Me a Story event is geared towards children 4-12. Each family will receive a copy of the featured book. Hands on activities, snacks, and a fun learning experience will be provided. For questions contact Judy at 254-953-1923 or judy.glennon@militarychild.org. 12. ONLINE PROGRAM FOR MILITARY CHILDREN- The Student Online Achievement Resource Program (SOAR) is a free online program that helps parents play an active role in their childrens education. SOAR which currently has more than 60,000 users was designed for military families worldwide and it offers tips for parents to assist their children. SOAR maintains assessments aligned to different state standards in order to help make transitioning from one school system to another less complicated. For more information or to sign up, visit the SOAR website at: http://www.soarathome.com/. To learn more about this article, please go to: http://www.military.com/military-report/online-program-for-military-children Trailblazer Battalion Weekly News 10-28-2011 Page 12

13. YOUTH RESILENCY ACADEMY- Youth Resiliency Academy is designed to create a network of informed teens who are better prepared and motivated to respond more positively to adversity and successfully overcome the challenges faced by today's military Family. Courses included in the Academy include: "Bullying, Peer pressure", "Teen Communications", "Dating and Abuse don't go together", Youth transitioning to the new norm", "Spiritual Resiliency" and "Money Matters". Workshop is held at ACS/Waller Hall, Bldg. 2140, Rm. 400 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information or to register call 253-967-9977. The next academy will be held November 19, 2011. 14. FREE BABYSITTING COURSE!- Certified Babysitting Course for teens are at no cost for ages 12 and older. Fall classes are scheduled Nov. 45. For details or to sign up, call 253-967-4441. 15. THE NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM of Joint Base Lewis-McChord offers parents and civilian employees the following classes and activities, in addition to our regular home visitation program. Some of their upcoming classes include: -Common Sense parenting of Toddlers and Preschoolers class focuses on setting reasonable expectations based on your childs age, development, and abilities. This evidence based program will help you teach (discipline) your children what you want them to do. There are 7 sessions to this class and each session builds on the previous one. This class is great when you have older infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The class is Tuesday mornings from 1000 to 1200 at the Escape Zone. Call Diane Zumwalt at 253-320-0639 or 253-982-7032. diane.zumwalt@us.army.mil -24/7 Dad (November 14, 17, 21, 24) New Parent Support is proud to offer a new 4 session class for FATHERS! Being the best Dad you can be is the MOST important kind of home improvement you can do for your family, whether you are a new dad, single dad, or a seasoned veteran. Learn about yourself, your parenting style, and get some new tools for your toolbox while sharing with other fathers. This class is provided by a male nurse, free of charge, Certificate of attendance is available upon completion of class. Additionally, free child care is available with advance registration through CYS. Child must be registered with CYS to receive childcare. Call Steve Keller RN, BSN at 253-312-6482. Or for more information and registration call 253-967-7409 -Stress-Free Parenting class will introduce you to mindfulness stress management and Emotional Coaching skills. Mindfulness Stress Management, based on the book "The Mindfulness Solution" by Ron Siegel PsyD., teaches skills that reduce reactive responses to stressful situations, allowing you to be emotionally present for your children. Emotional Coaching, developed by Dr. John Gottman, teaches how to support healthy emotional development in your children. This 6 session class will be held Mondays from 10 to 11:30 AM, November 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th and December 5th and 12th. To register or for info, call Sol Riou, LICSW at 253-320-1392, or email at sol.riou@us.army.mil -Infant massage is now taught in two locations on JBLM for your convenience! Learn the art of infant massage in this 3 session class from instructors trained to teach the Loving Touch curriculum. Take this fun class while pregnant or with your infant, solo or as a couple, to learn techniques to soothe a colicky baby, improve sleep, appetite and digestion, bonding and Trailblazer Battalion Weekly News 10-28-2011 Page 13

attachment, and increase brain development. Classes are taught monthly at monthly at Raindrops and Rainbows on North Fort, the first three Tuesdays of December, February, April, June and August from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Contact Nancy McDermott-Halverson at 253-318-2293 to pre-register. Infant massage classes are also being offered monthly at McChord at the Escape Zone from 10:30 a.m. to noon the first three Wednesdays of each month. Call Rosie Anderson at 360-280-1416 to pre-register. 16. FREE PARENT CLASSES AT RAINDROPS & RAINBOWS- Bring your children to learn and play youll both love story time, crafts and more. Stop by Bldg. 8197 American Lake Ave. at Lewis North and check out the classes below (call 253-966-4802 for details; no registration required except for infant massage): Infant massage Dec. 6, 13, 20, 1011:30 a.m. Registration, call New Parent Support Program: 253967-7409. Baby sign language Nov. 16 or Dec. 21, 1:302:30 p.m. Offered by Parent 2 Parent Program. Parent and child group activity/story and craft Nov. 3 or Dec. 1, 1011 a.m. with the New Parent Support Program Story time Nov. 17 or Dec. 15, 9:45 a.m. with Book Patch New Parent Support Programs Play Group Fridays, 1011:30 a.m. 17. HOME SCHOOL ACTIVITY DAYS- Attention all homeschoolers, join us on Thursdays from noon to 2pm at the teen zone beginning October 6. This activity is open to children in grades 1-12. Children must be CYSS registered, and parents must attend Orientation Thursday. The cost is $25 a month. For more information please call 253-967-4441. 18. TUTOR.COM FREE MILITARY MEMBERSHIP- Now that school is starting take advantage of a free membership to tutor.com, and online service for students in kindergarten through 12 th grade. Visit www.tutor.com/army for this free service.

BOSS INFORMATION WHAT IS BOSS? Almost all of you know that BOSS (Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers) is a program that is set up for Single Soldiers to have activities that you can enjoy and volunteer for to get out into your community. The thing you may not know is that BOSS is YOUR program. SOLDIERS AND SOLDIERS IDEAS ARE THE PROGRAM! You can improve the program by just bringing your thoughts to the table. BOSS is not another program that is trying to come up with ideas on its own. They want to know what you think would be fun and exciting. BOSS wants to help set up those ideas and make it possible. You can now follow the events that BOSS is holding by texting. Put in FOLLOW JBLMBOSS to 40404. You will receive messages about what events are going on. You could also have the chance to receive free tickets or other cool stuff. Trailblazer Battalion Weekly News 10-28-2011 Page 14

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DESIGNATED DRIVER (DD) PROGRAM: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! This is an easy way to get hours for volunteering. It starts from 2100 0300 every Friday and Saturday. If this program isnt used, then it will disappear. If you want to volunteer, then sign up at your BOSS board or at the Nelson Recreation Center. Plus, you get free bowling all night. To contact the DD van, call 253-2089169. It will soon be able to accommodate off post as well.

EFMP/SPECIAL NEEDS 2. JBLM EFMP WORKING FOCUS GROUP- Our mission is to identify a broad range of global issues impacting Exceptional Families within the JBLM and Army Communities. We will work collectively with senior leadership, medical personnel, community and DoD agencies to improve service delivery and quality of life. We extend an invite to anyone who is passionate about Exceptional Families, whether you are an Exceptional Family Member (EFM), a parent/spouse of an EFM, a unit representative, Senior Spouse, representative of a local school or agency, etc. The next meeting is in the Waller Hall ACS Classroom on 3 November from 1:30-2:30pm. Call 253-9679704 if you have any questions; no RSVPs required to attend. AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP- The JBLM Autism Support Group is holding their monthly meeting on November 11 from 7:00-9:00pm at the Family Resource Center, located on the corner of 9th Division and Idaho Ave on Lewis Main. Please contact Cheryl Beene at 253-589-2572 or beeneworks@aol.com. EFMP COFFEE GROUP- Meet other adult EFMs or caregivers of EFMs for coffee at the Lewis Main Battle Bean (AFC Arena - Bldg. 2275, Liggett Ave). The next EFMP Coffee Group will meet on November 8 at 10 am. Call 253-967-3553 for more information; no RSVP required. EFMP SENSORY FRIENDLY MOVIES MONTHLY- The Mc Chord Theater is showing sensory-friendly matinee movies to EFMP Families on the third Saturday of each month at noon. The lights are turned up and the sound is turned down! Families will see the same Saturday movie as the 4 p.m. matinee. For more information, call 982-2695. The next movie will be on November 19. EFMP HARVEST FESTIVAL- Join us for the EFMP Harvest Festival on Saturday, 29 October from 13pm at the Schilter Family Farm in Lacey! The event is open to any Family who has an Exceptional Family Member. Schilter Farms will have activity bracelets for sale ($4/person with a military discount). The bracelet will give you access to a Hay Ride, the Petting Farm, a hay maze and more. You can also peruse their pumpkin patch for the perfect pumpkin to buy and take home. Schilter Family Farm is located at 141 Nisqually Cutoff Road SE in Olympia. If you have questions about the event, please contact Terry Giles at 253-966-5393. EFMP THANKSGIVING DINNER- Come out for a good meal, to make new friends, and give thanks on November 5 from 1:00-4:00pm. The EFMP Support Group is hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner open to all Exceptional Families. For more information, contact efmpsg@gmail.com.

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WAITING FAMILIES SUPPORT GROUP is an outreach program for family members with a sponsor that is deployed. The group provides opportunities for families to network with others in similar situations and share in the unique experiences of separation and reunion. Monthly meetings and activities are held. For more information about joining the support group or about monthly family events, call 253-967-3633. DEPLOYED FAMILIES are invited to attend a monthly dinner is offered at Four Chaplains Memorial Chapel the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30-8:30 pm. The main dish is provided and attending families are asked to bring a dish to share. Please confirm your attendance to Carolyn Clanton, deployedfamiliesjblm@yahoo.com FREE PHOTO BOOK- The USO and Rocketlife are offering a FREE photo book for all families with a deployed Service Member. Familiescan create a 20 page photo book and ship it to any APO address free of charge. For details visit their website at http://uso.rocketlifeproduction.com/ DEPLOYMENT KIDS- This website is dedicated to kids dealing with the deployment of one or more of their parents. You can play fun word games in the "In Touch" area or learn interesting things about the world in the "Where in the World" section. The "Playtime" page provides links to other fun sites dedicated to military kids. You can also learn how to create a Journal to record all the thoughts and ideas that you have while your parent is away. Click here to go to the site!

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SPOUSE RESLIENCY ACADEMY- Spouse Resiliency Academy is designed to help strengthen the resiliency of our Spouses by teaching them to look within themselves in order to learn to grow and thrive in the face of challenges and bounce back from adversity. Resilience starts at home and in a networked community that cares. The Spouse Resiliency Academy is strengthening that network. Classes are held at the Airman & Family Readiness Center from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please RSVP at 253-967-9977 or e-mail jo.dempsey@us.army.mil. The next academy will be held October 24-26, 2011. AFTB ClassesNOV 8-9 NOV 15-17 DEC 13-14

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Call 967-2382 (967-AFTB) to register for classes and for childcare information. Classes are held at ACS Annex, Bldg 2166, Corner of 12th St. & Liggett. Soldiers (E5 and below) can earn 4 promotion points by completing AFTB classes. 4. ASIST- (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) is a two day workshop (16 hours). It trains you to become an effective caregiver for a person at risk of suicide. It helps you perform suicide first aid for this person. It helps you to assist the person at risk of suicide to stay safe and to seek further help. ASIST is a very interactive workshop that equips you to: recognize invitations for help, reach out and offer support, review the risks of suicide, apply a suicide intervention model, and link the person at risk to community resources. ASIST is a very effective program. Evaluations have shown that it increases a caregivers knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond to a person at risk of suicide. Call the JBLM Suicide Prevention Office for more information or to sign up for an ASIST T-2 class. Workshops are from 0830 to 1600 hrs. each day. The dress is civilian casual. To sign up, you must contact: Art Wienandt, Bldg. 2026, Rm. 203B, 253-477-0258. arthur.j.wienandt@us.army.mil
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Fort Chapel, and meetings will now be held on Tuesdays from 9-11:30. Follow PWOC on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ft-Lewis-PWOC/135297726511941 for all the latest information regarding their program. They also have a night bible study that will meet on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the North Fort Chapel. FREE onsite childcare available to children registered with CYSS.
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JB Lewis-McChord Movie Schedule PH (253) 967-4329 *recording PH (253) 967-5976 Trailblazer Battalion Weekly News 10-28-2011 Page 18

FRI Oct 28 Date Night 1730 Contagion (PG13) 2100 Straw Dogs (R)

Coraline (PG) 1400 I Dont Know How She Does It (PG13) 1900 Straw Dogs (PG13)
SUN Oct 30 1100 Coraline (PG) 1400 I Dont Know How She Does It (PG13) 1900 Contagion (PG13)

SAT Oct 29 1100

FREE MOVIES- The theater at McChord Field offers free weekend movies. Call 253-982-5836 for schedule.

COMMISSARY
WWW.COMMISSARIES.COM
MCCHORD COMMISSARY- KIDS COSTUME DRAWING

WHEN: SUNDAY 30OCT11 WHERE: MCCHORD FIELD COMMISSARY CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPT. TIME: 1600-1800

**PRIZES** ~ 1ST PLACE: $50.00 TOYS-R-US GIFT CARD ~ 2ND PLACE: GIFT BASKET ~ 3RD PLACE: GIFT BASKET

COME IN YOUR COSTUME AND KIDS WILL RECEIVE A TREAT IF YOU DARE...

HEALTH NEWS

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GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT- Walk away from tobacco for a day on 17 November for the Great American Smokeout. www.ucanquit2.org URGENT CARE- If you have an urgent medical need that does not require emergency care, please call the TRICARE Regional Appointment Center at 800-404-4506 before coming into the Emergency Room. If you are unable to get a same day appointment for your urgent medical need, you will be referred to an Urgent Care Clinic in a community surrounding Joint Base LewisMcChord for immediate attention. DONT BE A NO SHOW- An appointment missed by you is an appointment missed by two. If you dont call and cancel your appointments, that slot goes to waste. Think about how aggravating it is to call and not get an appointment? This could be alleviated greatly if people called and cancelled their appointments, instead of no showing. To cancel an appointment is simple, call 800-404-4506. TRICARE PHARMACY CO-PAY CHANGES- effective OCT 1, there is no copay for generic formulary prescriptions-by-mail - but pharmacy copays will increase from $3 to $5. Also, pharmacy copays for non-generic and non-formulary medications will increase by $3 per refill. Co-pays for refills by mail cover a 90-day supply (pharmacy refills are limited to a 30-day supply per refill/copay). More info: http://www.nwguardian.com/2011/09/15/11091/tricare-reduces-pharmacy-home.html TRICARE MOBILE APP- You can now manage your health care on the gostraight from your phone! Available in both the I Phone and Android markets. Click here for more information http://www.triwest.com/en/beneficiary/registration/Mobile-Support-Delivered/ FLU VACCINES FOR CHILDREN- Have your children recieved their flu vaccination? Pediatric Clinic Flu Vaccine walk-in hours for Madigan pediatric patients (11 years and younger) are: Monday, Thursday, and Friday 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. and 1:00-3:30 p.m. You may also get the flu vaccine during a regularly scheduled appointment. Please be sure to bring your yellow shot record. TOBACCO CESSATION: Join the growing number of ex-tobacco users on Joint Base LewisMcChord. Call TRICARE at 1-800-404-4506 for a cessation appointment. Also, check out the free cessation counseling, quit tools and promotional materials at "Make Everyone Proud. Quit Tobacco" www.ucanquit2.org YOU CAN DO THIS - You can be tobacco-free! POC: Cynthia Hawthorne, RN-BC, APHN, Madigan Army Public Health Nursing (253-968-4382). NEW TRICARE Q&A FEATURE- TriWest Healthcare Alliance, the West Region contractor for the TRICARE program, has launched a new monthly Q&A to help answer general TRICARE questions on Military.com. This month's topic: TRICARE Young Adult and this month's question: My son is 24 years old and without health insurance. How can he enroll into the TRICARE Young Adult program? To learn more or enquire about the answer to this question, please go to: http://militaryadvantage.military.com/2011/08/tricare-qa-tricare-young-adult/

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FINANCIAL READINESS INFORMATION

Financial Readiness Location: Waller Hall, Room 400, 2140 Liggett Avenue Hours of Operation: 0700 1630, Monday - Friday OPEN all DONSA days, closed Federal Holidays Services Available: One-on-one counseling for Soldiers and their spouses (budgeting, debt management, credit counseling, investment education, general financial planning), Personal financial management classes, Army Emergency Relief (AER) Appointment Line: 253/967-7166 Program Manager: Curtis Littlegreen, CFA, CFP 253/967-3525, curtis.littlegreen@us.army.mil Please call 253/967-7166 to make an appointment to begin monitoring your credit.
Classes at Lewis Main, please call 253/967-7166 to register Classes at McChord Field, please call 253/982-2695 to register
*First Term Soldier/Airman classes

Helpful Websites
Facebook pages JBLM GARRISON PAGE http://www.facebook.com/#!/JBLMGarrison JBLM AFAP http://www.facebook.com/#!/jblmafap JBLM MWR http://www.facebook.com/JBLMFamilyMWR I CORPS News http://www.army.mil/institution/organization/unitsandcommands/corps/icorps FORT LEWIS MWR CALENDAR AND ACTIVITESwww.jblmmwr.com FOCUS MAGAZINE http://www.jblmmwr.com/focus.html ON-LINE FT LEWIS COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE http://www.lewis.army.mil/resourceguide/ JBLM MWR mobile app: The JBLM MWR Mobile App has just been updated. An Android version is coming soon! Visit www.itunes.apple.com/us/app/jblm-mwr to download your free app. MILITARY ONE SOURCE www.MilitaryOneSource.com Every resource you need, free confidential counseling service, PCS information. Trailblazer Battalion Weekly News 10-28-2011 Page 21

ARMY ONE SOURCE www.MyArmyOneSource.com information for Spouses and Soldiers, FRG eLearning, Mandatory First Term Soldier Financial eLearning Classes. AFTER DEPLOYMENTwww.afterdeployment.org SUICIDE PREVENTIONwww.suicideoutreach.org

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Joint Base Lewis-McChord Protection Division PROTECTION ADVISORY & INFORMATION 17 October 2011

Barracks Are Not Authorized Trick Or Treating Locations

Halloween is an exciting time of year for children. Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) would like to take the opportunity to help you make it as safe as possible. Trick-or-treating will take place in JBLM housing areas Monday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Parents are asked to accompany their young children during trick-or-treating and to use caution when crossing roadways. If you are driving, please be extremely careful on the roadways, especially in housing areas and where children are present.
Treats: Warn children not to eat any treats before an adult has carefully examined them for evidence of tampering. A good meal prior to parties and trick-or-treating will discourage youngsters from filling up on Halloween treats. Flame Resistant Costumes: When purchasing a costume, masks, beards, and wigs, look for the label Flame Resistant. Although this label does not mean these items won't catch fire, it does indicate the items will resist burning and should extinguish quickly once removed from the ignition source. Costume Designs: Purchase or make costumes that are light and bright enough to be clearly visible to motorists. For greater visibility during dusk and darkness, decorate or trim costumes with reflective tape that will glow in the beam of a car's headlights. Bags or sacks should also be light colored or decorated with reflective tape. To easily see and be seen, children should also carry flashlights or glow sticks. Costumes should be short enough to prevent children from tripping and falling. Children should wear well-fitting, sturdy shoes. Mother's high heels are not a good idea for safe walking. Hats and scarves should be tied securely to prevent them from slipping over children's eyes. Apply a natural mask of cosmetics rather than have a child wear a loose-fitting mask that might restrict breathing or obscure vision. Pedestrian Safety: Young children should always be accompanied by an adult or an older, responsible child. All children should WALK, not run from house to house and use the sidewalk if available, rather than walk where ornaments, furniture, or clotheslines present dangers. To keep homes safe for visiting trick-or-treaters, parents should remove from the porch and front yard anything a child could trip over. Wet leaves should be swept from sidewalks and steps. Restrain pets so they do not inadvertently jump on or bite a trick-or-treater. Choosing Safe Houses: Children should go only to homes where the residents are known and have outside lights on as a sign of welcome. Barracks are not authorized. Children should not enter homes or apartments unless they are accompanied by an adult. People expecting trick-or-treaters should remove anything that could be an obstacle from lawns, steps and porches. Candlelit jack-o'-lanterns should be kept away from landings and doorsteps where costumes could brush against the flame.

JBLM Protection Division Telephone: 253-966-7319 / 8909 Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

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