Trust and Transparency - Collaboration - Collective Responsibility. Joint Base Lewis-McChord We are a Joint Force Power Projection Platform.

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1 Trust and Transparency - Collaboration - Collective Responsibility 1 Joint Base Lewis-McChord We are a Joint Force Power Projection Platform.

2 2 Garrison Update Agenda Welcome COL Nicole Lucas, Joint Base Garrison Commander Recognition Opening Remarks: LTG Gary Volesky, I Corps Commanding General Col Rebecca Sonkiss, Commander, 62 Airlift Wing Installation Priorities: COL Nicole Lucas, JB Garrison Commander Calendar, Mr. Buck James, DPTMS Public Affairs Office, Mr. Joe Piek Personnel & Family Readiness, Ms. Alecia Grady Child, Youth & School Servcies, Ms. Bea Wescott-Curl Madigan Army Medical Center CSM Mark Bivens, CSM, Madigan Army Medical Center Updates Public Works, Mr. Chuck Markham, Director Public Works Housing Office, Mr. Ron Hernandez MWR, Ms. Kelly Wetzel, Marketing Religious Support, CH (LTC) Young Kim Commissary Update, Mr. Robert Liwanag Post Exchange Update, Mr. Roy Turner Lewis Community Spouses Club, Ms. Serena West Questions & Answers Command Comments Next Community Update 7 Feb 18 at McChord Club

3 3 Garrison Update Commander s Comments LTG Gary Volesky, Commanding General I Corps Col Stephen Snelson, Vice Commander, 62 Airlift Wing

4 4 Directorate Plans, Training, Mobilization, and Security Key Events January-March JAN 18, DONSA 13 JAN 18, JBLM Fitness Fair, 0900, Wilson Sports & Fitness Center, Lead: DFMWR 15 JAN 18, Martin Luther King Jr. Day 20 JAN 18, Operation Baby Shower, , American Lake Conference Center, Lead: DFMWR FEB 18, Personal Shred, , IDF Facility (Bldg 3152), Lead: DPTMS 16 FEB 18, DONSA 16 FEB 18, Mid Winter Break for Group 1 School District (Yelm) FEB 18, Mid Winter Break for Group 2 School District (Sumner) 19 FEB 18, Presidents Day FEB 18, Mid Winter Break for Group 3 School Districts (Federal Way, Shelton) 20 FEB 18, Mid Winter Break for Group 4 School Districts (N. Thurston, Olympia, Puyallup, Tenino, Tumwater) FEB 18, Mid Winter Break for Group 5 School Districts (Auburn, Franklin Pierce) 23 FEB 18, FY18 Army Emergency Relief (AER) Campaign Kickoff, , Stone Education Center, Lead: DPFR 26 FEB MAR 18, Military Saves Week, Time: TBD, Location: TBD, Lead: DPFR MAR 18, Personal Shred, , IDF Facility (Bldg 3152), Lead: DPTMS 10 MAR 18, Shamrock N Run 5K/1K, 1000/1030, Location: TBD, Lead: DFMWR 11 MAR 18, Daylight Saving Time starts 30 MAR 18, DONSA 31 MAR 18, Easter Dash, Time: TBD, Cowan Stadium, Lead DFMWR

5 Saturday, Feb. 24, p.m. Stadium High School Gymnasium 2nd Washington State Patriotic Day Carrying on the annual President George Washington Birthday tradition of Massing of the Colors Participants with an American Flag and an Organization Flag participate with both flags Others participate with a 3x5 American Flag For more information, visit

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8 8 Child and Youth Services DoD SY Fee Policy goes into affect 1 February 2018 Total Family Income (TFI) Category ranges have been adjusted. Cat 1-9 will all see an increase of approximately $2 to $24 per month DoD Contractors and other space available patrons are not eligible for subsidies When a waiting list exists, Garrison Commanders have the authority to terminate services or grant Spouses looking for employment a one-time 90 day extension after the initial 90 day period has passed Patrons have been notified via as well as programs are posting it

9 9 Child and Youth Services Youth Sports Category Sports Seasonal Fee Developmental Sports Developmental Sports Activities for ages 3-4 $25 Category A Sports Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Flag Football, Cheerleading, Basketball, $55 Category B Bowling, Archery, Football Field Hockey > = $65 Special Clinics Football, Basketball, Baseball > = $65

10 UNCLASSIFIED/FOUO Select SLIDE MASTER to Insert Briefing Title Here Madigan Army Medical Center Garrison Update January 2018 Mr. Kirk Frady/ MCSC / (210) (DSN 471) / kirk.d.frady.civ@mail.mil Madigan Public Affairs UNCLASSIFIED/FOUO 9-Jan-18 Slide of of June April

11 The BG Guthrie Turner, Jr. Preventive Medicine Building Dedication Ceremony Feb. 2 5 th Street off of Gardener Loop Rd. In honor of Madigan s first African-American commanding general (June 1980 July 1983) and preventive medicine doctor.

12 The TBI CLINIC HAS MOVED! The TBI Clinic is now located in the new Intrepid Spirit Center Gardener Loop Rd. (behind the credit union)

13 SAVE LIVES Madigan Armed Services Blood Bank Open M-F, 7:30 a.m. 3 p.m

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16 TRICARE PHARMACY CHANGES Copay Changes Coming February 1, 2018

17 Appointment Updates Send a secure message to your care team/provider to requests appointments online (click MESSAGING in the top left corner) Continue calling the Appointment Line for appointment booking, If you can t see your specific provider in your Portal, send a secure message to ANY provider on the same team and the message will be relayed!

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19 Wading through Winter? ISSUE The bad weather makes for a terrible commute. FREE SOLUTION Try out a vanpool to let someone else do the driving. My commute takes too much time and costs too much money. My Service members take too much time driving each other to appointments. Try out a vanpool to make the commute easier (and cheaper). Have them take GO Transit for free instead of asking for a ride

20 20 HEATING STRATEGY Tips to keep your building warm: Check thermostat and adjust heating radiator valves Keep doors & windows closed to prevent heat loss Check insulation in wall, floor, and roof Clean heating ducts & registers Dress appropriately, wear warm clothing Personal heaters are prohibited per AR 420-1, all waivers to be approved by Director of PW. For HVAC repair or questions, immediately contact PW service desk at

21 2018 Basic Allowance for Housing with Dependent Rate E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 O1E O2E O3E O1 O2 O3 O4 O5 O6 O7 + Pay grade 2017 New BAH 2018 $ Change in BAH Rate % Change in BAH Rate $1,644 $1,734 $ % $1,644 $1,734 $ % $1,644 $1,734 $ % $1,644 $1,734 $ % $1,743 $1,824 $ % $1,869 $1,953 $ % $1,926 $2,010 $ % $1,989 $2,073 $ % $2,067 $2,178 $ % $1,872 $1,962 $ % $1,953 $2,037 $ % $2,031 $2,115 $ % $2,079 $2,202 $ % $2,136 $2,301 $ % $1,941 $2,019 $ % $2,019 $2,100 $ % $2,088 $2,217 $ % $1,755 $1,842 $ % $1,866 $1,950 $ % $2,028 $2,112 $ % $2,160 $2,337 $ % $2,253 $2,499 $ % $2,274 $2,520 $ % $2,298 $2,541 $ % Average increase over 2017 BAH rate of 5.84% 21

22 Basic Allowance for Housing without Dependent Rate E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 O1E O2E O3E O1 O2 O3 O4 O5 O6 O7+ Pay grade 2017 New BAH 2018 $ Change % Change $1,278 $1,374 $ % $1,278 $1,374 $ % $1,278 $1,374 $ % $1,278 $1,374 $ % $1,458 $1,545 $ % $1,560 $1,650 $ % $1,650 $1,734 $ % $1,770 $1,851 $ % $1,806 $1,884 $ % $1,605 $1,707 $ % $1,767 $1,848 $ % $1,812 $1,890 $ % $1,884 $1,962 $ % $1,941 $2,016 $ % $1,743 $1,824 $ % $1,797 $1,878 $ % $1,869 $1,944 $ % $1,545 $1,638 $ % $1,710 $1,794 $ % $1,824 $1,902 $ % $1,932 $2,007 $ % $1,971 $2,043 $ % $2,031 $2,100 $ % $2,070 $2,151 $ %

23 MWR happenings January Events Don t miss: Annual Fitness Fair, Jan 13, Wilson Fit Ctr, 9 am FREE! CYS Job Fair, Jan 16, Eagles Pride Golf Course, 8 am Family Movie Night, Jan 26, Book Patch Library, 6 pm FREE!

24 MWR happenings Coming in February 17 Feb Sporting Clays Skeet Range Coming in March 10 Mar Shamrock n Run Register online 31 Mar Easter Dash Cowan Stadium MWR Bookstore inside Stone Ed Center Taking college classes on base? Check the MWR Bookstore for deals on supplies, testing materials & more! Using VA assistance? The MWR Bookstore will help you with purchasing everything you need from textbooks, computers, software, manuals & more. All profits are reinvested in MWR programs Located inside Stone Education Center. Open Mon-Thu, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., next to Battle Bean

25 Lewis Main & McChord commissaries EARN 2 POINTS FOR EVERY DOLLAR SPENT WITH THE BLUE STAR CARD GOLD CARD IS ACCEPTED AT THE COMMISSARY. NO POINTS EARNED WHEN USING THE GOLD STAR CARD USE YOUR MILTARY STAR CARD AT YOUR COMMISSARY WHEN YOU SHOP. BLUE STAR CARD RECEIVE 2 POINTS FOR EVERY DOLLAR SPENT. THE GOLD STAR CARD IS ACCEPTED BUT DOES NOT EARN POINTS. Your Commissary It s Worth the Trip!

26 Lewis Main & McChord Commissaries The Fisher House Scholarships for Military Children Program is accepting applications Deadline: February 16, 2018 Scholarships up to $2000 awarded to each store! ELIGIBLE : Children of active duty, reserve/guard, or retired military personnel may apply for a scholarship under this program. Eligibility will be determined by Scholarship Managers Applications need to be returned to a commissary customer service or administrative office between December 15, 2017, and February 16, Applications may not be faxed or ed to the store; all applications must be delivered in person, by mail, or other delivery methods (e.g., FedEx or UPS). FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: Your Commissary It s Worth the Trip!

27 Lewis Main- McChord Field Commissaries LEWIS MAIN COMMISSARY Deli department: Produce department: Meat department: All other special orders / The BIG GAME day (February 4 th ) is easy at your commissary. Order Party trays, Veggie trays, Nacho trays are available. Call to place your order today! McChord Field Commissary CALL THEN DIAL THE EXTENSION BELOW Deli/BAKERY department EXTENSION: 3039 Produce department EXTENSION: 3026 Meat department EXTENSION: 3031 Your Commissary It s Worth the Trip!

28 Lewis Main commissary warehouse SALE January 19-21, 2018 Located in the lewis commissary warehouse Your Commissary It s Worth the Trip!

29 Lewis Main- McChord Field Commissaries Federal Holiday hours OPEN CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, NEW Year Your Commissary It s Worth the Trip!

30 McChord Main Exchange November Updates: Martin Luther King Jr Holiday Hours Monday 15 January Lewis Main Exchange November Updates: Marvel Superhero Action Event Kids ages 4-9 Customers can sign up now Event: Martin Luther King Jr Holiday Hours Monday 15 January H & R BLOCK JBLM TAX OFFICES INFORMATION All Tax Offices will be open Saturday, 6 January Tuesday, 17 April 2018 Lewis Mini Mall (Trailer): Mon-Fri Sat & Sun Tel Lewis North, Bldg 11566: Mon-Fri Sat & Sun Tel McChord, Bldg 504: Mon-Fri Sat & Sun Tel

31 FREE ADVANCED SCREENING Movie: 12 Strong Rating: R (for war violence and language throughout) Saturday 13 January Carey Theater 1900 Hours Tickets Available: Wednesday 10 January Lewis Main Exchange Manager s Office 0900 hours Limit to 4 tickets per family. Military ID Cardholders only. Synopsis: 12 Strong tells the story of the first Special Forces team deployed to Afghanistan after 9/11; under the leadership of a new captain, the team must work with an Afghan warlord to take down the Taliban.

32 Interested in joining LCSC? The Lewis Community Spouses' Club is a volunteer run, non-profit, all ranks, spouses group at JBLM. We are dedicated to giving back to Soldiers, their families and our community. Membership is open to all spouses of Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard and retired personnel of the Armed Forces. We are also honored to extend membership to Gold Star spouses. Sign up online at any time or attend one of our monthly luncheons and sign up in person! Membership dues are now at the half-year rate of $15. Organizations interested in donating baskets for the silent auction contact Julia Bowers at eventchairlcsc@gmail.com

33 33 Garrison Update QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

34 34 Garrison Update Next Garrison Update 7 Feb 0930 McChord Club

35 35 Garrison Update Garrison Commander Comments

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