35th SIGNAL BRIGADE

HHC FAMILY READINESS GROUP (FRG) NEWSLETTER

This is the first ever HHC Newsletter with the latest news, upcoming events, and information for HHC Soldiers and Families! Hopefully over the next few months we can turn this into an even more robust and informative newsletter. The goal of the newsletter is to establish ongoing communication, involvement and support between HHC Soldiers and Families. After all, Family is vital to unit readiness and retention. I am Danielle Harris-Thomas, the HHC Family Readiness Group Leader. My family just moved to the Ft. Gordon area in the summer, and I am still learning to navigate my way around Ft. Gordon and the Augusta area. However, I look forward to supporting the family members of this company to the upmost of my ability! HHC COMPANY IMPORTANT DATES 15 November-- Family Readiness Group Introductory Meeting. This meeting is open to all Soldiers, including single Soldiers and married Soldiers and their Family members

15 November-- Pie/Shaving Cream in the face fundraiser at 1 pm 13 December-- 35th Signal BDE Christmas Ball at the Doubletree Hotel in Augusta. The attire is semi-casualcivilian coat and tie for males and ball gowns or cocktail dress for females

Volunteer Positions needed *HHC Co. FRG Treasurer HHC Co. FRG Assistant Treasurer * HHC Co. FRG Key Caller HHC Co. FRG Assistant Key Caller * HHC Co. FRG Newsletter Editor HHC Co. FRG Assistant Newsletter Editor

Danielle Harris-Thomas HHC, 35th Signal Brigade FRG Leader

VETERANS DAY EVENTS Red, White, & Blue Veterans Day Celebration

10 November-- 7:00 pm till 9:30 pm Evans Town Center Park Bring blankets and chairs! Fireworks start at 8 pm! The Veterans Day Parade

The parade starts at 1100 a.m. in downtown Atlanta on Peachtree Street south of Ralph McGill/Ivan Allen Blvd. The parade is free and open to everyone! NEW ROUTE THIS YEAR!. The route is similar to last year but will go straight on Baker Street towards T Centennial Olympic Park, The World of Coca Cola and Georgia Aquarium across COPD to Marietta Street. The route can be found athttp://gavetsdayparade.org/2012/2012%20Parade%20Route.pdf
Veterans Day Freebies

- Applebees- FREE Signature Entree for Veterans or Active Duty on Sunday, November 11th - Chilis- FREE Entree for Veterans or Active Duty between 11 AM and 5 PM on Sunday, November 11th - Dennys- FREE Grand Slam for Veterans or Active Duty on Sunday, November 11th - Golden Corral- FREE Meal Veterans or Active Duty between 4 and 9 PM on Monday, November 12th - Krispy Kreme Donuts- FREE Coffee and Donut for Veterans or Active Duty on Sunday, November 11th - Little Caesars Pizza- FREE Crazy Bread on Monda, November 12th - Olive Garden- Special Menu of Free Meals for Veterans or Active Duty - Subway- FREE 6 inch Sub Sandwich for Veterans or Active Duty Sunday, November 11th - TGI Fridays- FREE Meal for Military Personnel Monday, November 12th Retail Veterans Day Freebies

Danielle Harris-Thomas HHC, 35th Signal Brigade FRG Leader

Build a Bear Workshop- 20% off for 10% off for Veterans or Active Duty on Monday, November 12th - Home Depot- 10% off for Veterans or Active Duty and their Families on Monday, November 12th - Lowes- 10% off for Veterans or Active Duty and their Families on Monday, November 12th - Macys- Both Military and Non Military can Use the Coupon Code VET15 for 10% to 15% off through November 13th

Free Hugo Canes for Veterans

In honor of Veterans Day, Sam's Club locations nationwide will distribute 36,000 Hugo canes free of charge from 9-10 November to U.S. military veterans in need of mobility assistance. Limited quantities are available only while supplies last. Sam's Club Membership is not required. Proof of military service may be required. Canes are provided by Hugo. Sam's Club is a proud sponsor of this program! www.hugosalutes.com 2012 Veterans Day Discounts and Freebies Each year businesses honor Veterans and Servicemembers by offering Veterans Day discounts on goods, services and dining. Military.com has put together a list of 2012 veteran and military discounts and Buy One Get One (BOGO) offerings. Some of the offerings include honest-to-goodness free meals! Learn more about the 2012 Veterans Day Discounts and Freebies. See the 2012 list at: http://militaryadvantage.military.com/2012/10/veterans-daydiscounts-and-freebies-2012. OTHER EVENTS AROUND FORT GORDON Fort Gordon Thanks-Living Service and Luncheon

Danielle Harris-Thomas HHC, 35th Signal Brigade FRG Leader

Thanks-Living is a Grateful Journey! Please promote and attend the Fort Gordon, Thanks-Living Service and Luncheon. DETAILS: Tuesday, 20 November, 1200 to 1300 at Bicentennial Chapel, Fort Gordon will hold its Thanks-Living Service and Light Luncheon! The Service will be from 1200 to 1230 and will be followed by a light lunch. Sandwiches and drinks will be provided! The Service will be filled with grateful music, scripture and an encouraging message. No donations will be accepted. See attached flyer. Sponsored by Fort Gordon Religious Support Community.

Fort Gordon Christmas House

The Christmas House program assists military members with providing a traditional winter holiday celebration for their Families. Monetary donations from units and agencies, both on and off the installation, are used to purchase toys and commissary gift certificates. Applications are accepted from October 1 through November 15. ActiveDuty stationed at Fort Gordon may pick up an application at their unit. Unaccompanied Families, Reservists, National Guard and Military Retirees may pick up an application from Army Community Service, DDEAMC American Red Cross Office and online at http://www.gordon.army.mil/acs/acs/chapp2011.pdf. The Open House will be November 19 at 10:00 a.m., Building 21711 (next to Gym 6). For more information contact Lynn Harshman at 706-791-3880/3579 or e-mail lynn.c.harshman.civ@mail.mil. * Christmas House Application http://www.gordon.army.mil/acs/acs/CH%20application%202012.pdf AAFES 'You Made the Grade' Program

Military schoolchildren who receive a report card with an overall "B" average or better

Danielle Harris-Thomas HHC, 35th Signal Brigade FRG Leader

can pick up an array of free and discounted products through the Army and Air Force Exchange Service's You Made the Grade Program. Rewards include a free Burger King Hamburger kid's meal, Subway 6-inch combo, a magazine of their choice and even a complimentary haircut, to name a few. Students "making the grade" can also register for a drawing to win a $2,000, $1,500 or $500 Exchange gift card. To receive a "You Made the Grade" booklet, eligible students can simply present a valid military ID and proof of an overall "B" or better average to their local Exchange. For more information, contact your local exchange.

Technology Simplifies Getting Military Identification Cards

The process to get a family members I.D. card is now easier! The Sponsor can now log into the RAPIDS site and access their family member's information, which the military sponsor can update, if needed. For an ID card, the sponsor must complete and electronically sign the DD Form 1172-2. The family member can take a printed version of the 1172-2 to the nearest Defense Manpower Data Center office, easily located by using the RAPID Site Locator, to get an ID. The Soldier does not need to accompany the family member to the site to pick up the card. To read this article in full, please go to:http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx? id=117899. *Important* Fort Gordon New gate Hours of operation Effective 1 Oct 2012, new gate hours of operation. We appreciate your patience as we transition guard forces and adjust gate operations, and ask that you plan your travels accordingly. See below new gates hours: - Gate 1 - 24 Hours (7 days a week) - Gate 2 - 4:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday - Friday only, Closed Saturday & Sunday - Gate 3 - 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Monday - Friday only, Closed Saturday & Sunday - Gate 5 - 4:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.(7 days a week), Closed from 10:30 p.m. - 4:30 a.m. SEE THE LATEST SIGNAL NEWSPAPER AT http://www.fortgordonsignal.com SEE FORT GORDON FYI MAGAZINE http://www.fortgordon.com/FYI/E-FYI.html

Danielle Harris-Thomas HHC, 35th Signal Brigade FRG Leader

Fort Gordon religious services schedule:

http://www.fortgordonsignal.com/news/2012-0817/Churches/Fort_Gordon_religious_services_schedule.html> http://www.fortgordonsignal.com/news/2012-0817/Churches/Fort_Gordon_religious_services_schedule.html Relocation, Financial Readiness, AER, and Army Volunteer Corps are in Darling Hall, Room 172 Family Advocacy, Outreach, Information and Referral, Mobilization and Deployment, and Navy Fleet and Family Support are in Room 224 in Darling Hall EFMP and Employment Readiness are in Room 155 AFTB, AFAP, and New Parent Support are in the Family Outreach Center behind Woodworth Library

Danielle Harris-Thomas HHC, 35th Signal Brigade FRG Leader