U.S. Army Arts and Crafts Contest

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1 U.S. Army Arts and Crafts Contest This contest recognizes the artistic talent and creativity on two experience levels: Novice and Accomplished. Entries can be submitted in one of ten (10) categories: Ceramic Art, Digital Art, Drawings, Fiber Art, Glass Art, Metal Art, Mixed Media 2D, Mixed Media 3D, Paintings, Wood Art. Entry Deadlines: July 5 through August 31 For More Information Contact: Apache Arts and Crafts Center Bldg 2337, 761st Tank Battalion and 62nd Street Fort Hood, Texas Phone: (254) or (254)

2 Education Services Division Regular Weekly Briefings GoArmyEd TA/VIA Brief* Every Monday, Wednesday, & 1300 *Mandatory for all soldiers wishing to use TA ETS Brief* Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & 0900 *Regular ETS only, chapters & medical retirements may clear at any time; limited wait times before 0900 VOW Higher Education Track Classes* Every Tues/Wed or Thurs/Fri *Requires registration C-205 Date September 2017 Time 4 September ESD Closed Monday Labor Day Holiday 6 September Wednesday Vocational/Technical Education Fair (Entry Foyer) September Tuesday ESD Open House Event September Tuesday ROTC Green to Gold Brief (G201) 1300 October October ESD Closed Monday Columbus Day Holiday 4 October Wednesday Vocational/Technical Education Fair (Entry Foyer) o October Tuesday ROTC Green to Gold Brief (G201) AAMED Commissioning Programs Brief (G201) October Tuesday ROTC Green to Gold Brief (G201) 1300

3 Education Center Open House Tuesday, September 12, 2017 Come Join Us! Information Tables GoArmyEd/TA/VIA Financial Aid Scholarships State Education Benefits Career Info GI Bill /TEB Military Evaluation/JST Career Skills Program Commissioning Programs Testing Services COOL VOW Higher Education Soldier Development Center Bldg 33009, 761st Tank Bn. Ave Fort Hood 9:00am-3:00pm Free Refreshments and Door Prizes.! ~All Welcome~ For more information, please

4 College Graduates Celebrate Your Academic Achievements! Join us for the 21 st Annual Education Services Division Graduation 16 November hours Howze Auditorium Hosted by Education Services Division for instructions on completing an application or more information.

5 Fort Hood College Graduation Ceremony 16 Nov 2017 Dear Graduate, Congratulations on your Academic Achievement! In order for us to order your cap and gown, notify your college, & prepare the program, please complete the online registration: 1. Go to 2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select Education Centers (far right under GoArmyEd) 3. Scroll down and select Fort Hood Education Center, TX, USA 4. Select the College Graduation Ceremony link 5. Select Click here for the Graduation Application 6. Complete application for Fort Hood Graduation and submit Please read the application carefully as it will provide you with graduation details. Deadline for submission of application is 1 Nov 17 If you have questions or concerns, please wade.j.utley.civ@mail.mil

6 F O R T H O O D S A N T A ' S W O R K S H O P Save the Date S e p t 8, G o l f S c r a m b l e O c t 2 1, P i g N ' P i n t N o v 4, T h a n k s g i v i n g T h r o w d o w n D e c 1 0, B r e a k f a s t w i t h S a n t a 4f. CSC Agenda Document, August 23, 2017

7 Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) Fort Hood Issue Submission Form Issue Title: Should be short, clear and concise and identify your concern or problem regarding the quality of Army life. Should be understandable to anyone who reads it but not be a complete sentence. Should identify the issue, not give a detailed description. Scope: Explain your concern, why it is a problem and who it affects. Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) Issue Guidelines An AFAP issue is any problem or concern you have regarding the quality of life within the Army. An issue can be one that will affect only the Fort Hood community, or one that will be effective Army-wide. It must contribute positively to the Army goal of readiness and retention and must be something that can be judged as attainable. Delegates comprising of Soldiers (both single and married), DA Civilians, Retirees, their Family members and Surviving Spouses will review every issue and prioritize the ones that they believe would make the greatest impact in improving the quality of life in the Total Army Force. Delegates reviewing an issue should be able to understand the problem or issue, understand why it is an issue, and understand how the issue could be resolved. If you have more than one issue, please complete an issue submission form for each. An AFAP issue is a powerful tool when utilized! Because of people like you, AFAP issues have resulted in 129 Legislative changes, 187 DOD or Army policy/regulatory changes and improved 212 programs or services/funding. Recommendation: How you want this issue to be resolved. Issues to be reviewed at 2017 local AFAP conference must be submitted NLT September 29, The following information is not required, but if you wish to be contacted in reference to your issue, please complete: Name: Telephone: The Army can t fix what they don t know is broken. Write up and submit your AFAP issue today and be a part of improving your Army s future! For additional information on AFAP or to be a part of this important process, contact your local AFAP office at (254) The AFAP Office is located in the Oveta Culp Hobby Soldier & Family Readiness Center, Bldg , Battalion Ave. Issue forms can be submitted online at click on Family Programs & Services, scroll down to Army Family Action Plan Issue Management, then click on submit issue. Issue forms can also be hand carried to Oveta Culp Hobby, or ed to: usarmy.hood.imcom-fmwrc.list.acs-afap@mail.mil

8 Monthly Recurring Classes and Workshops Monday Organization POC Training for Volunteer Management Information System (VMIS) 10:00 am - 11:30 am Bldg Call: PCS on the Go 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Bldg Call: Stress Management Discussion Group for WTB/IDES Soldiers 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Bldg Tuesday Newcomers Employment Training Workshop (The NETWork) 9:00 am 10:00 am Bldg 284 Register: Domestic Violence Interactive Training (DVIT) 9:30 am 11:00 am, 12:30 pm 2:00 pm or 2:30 pm 4:00 pm Palmer Theater Child care available Register: Saving & Investing 9:30 am 11:00 am Bldg Suite 400 Common Sense Parenting 9:30 am 11:30 am Bldg Call: Resume and Application Development Workshop 10:00 am - 11:30 am Bldg 284 Register: Wednesday Soldiers Medical Evaluation Board & Physical Evaluation Board Counsel Brief 9:00 am - 9:30 am Bldg Rapid Resume Review 9:00 am 10:30 am Bldg 284 Register: Traumatic Service Members Group Life Insurance (TSGLI)/ Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) Brief 9:30 am - 10:30 am Bldg Explore Learning and Play 9:30 am - 10:30 am Bronco Youth Center Call: Budget/Debt Management 9:30 am - 11:00 am Bldg Suite 400 Soldier in Transition Discussion Group for WTU/IDES Soldiers 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Bldg Credit Booster 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Bldg Suite 400 Thursday Career Communication Skills 9:00 am 10:00 am Bldg 284 Call: Job Interview Techniques 9:30 am - 10:30 am Bldg 284 Call: Banking 9:30 am - 11:00 am Bldg Suite 400 PCS on the Go 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Bldg Call: Friday EFMP Sea Dragons Aquatic Program 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Bldg Call: Be Your Own Boss Seminar!! 5 day work shop to learn the basics on how to start your own small business September :00 am - 1:00 pm M - TH 8:00 am - 3:00 pm F Oveta Culp Hobby Soldier & Family Readiness Center Bldg , Battalion Ave For More Information Call (254) or Registration Required Building Locations Bldg 121 The Rivers Building, Army Community Service, T.J. Mills Blvd & 761st Tank Battalion Ave Bldg 284 ACS Employment Readiness Modular Bldg Battalion Avenue West of 37th Street Bldg 320 Spirit of Fort Hood Warrior & Family Chapel Campus, Tank Destroyer Blvd & 33rd Street Bldg 334 Palmer Theater, 31st Street & 761st Tank Battalion Ave Bldg 6602 Bronco Youth Center, Tank Destroyer across from Meadows Elementary School Bldg 9138 Sprocket Auto Crafts, 20th St & Old Ironsides Ave Bldg Survivor Outreach Services, Battalion Ave Bldg Suite 400 & 500, 31st Street & Battalion Ave, Personal Financial Readiness Ctr & MFLC Bldg Oveta Culp Hobby Soldier & Family Readiness Center Battalion Ave near the Copeland Soldier Service Center Bldg Copeland Soldier Service Center, Battalion Ave Bldg Soldier & Family Assistance Center, 62nd Street. Bldg Soldier Development Center Bldg Community Events & Bingo Center, Clear Creek Road, behind AAFES gas station Bldg Abrams Physical Fitness Center 62nd Street, & Supprt Avenue Helpful ACS Numbers ACS Front Desk (Rivers Building 121) If you do not know who to call 287-4ACS ACS Volunteer Program Army Emergency Relief (AER) Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) 287-AFAP (AFTB) Army Volunteer Corps Child & Spouse Abuse 24/7 Hotline Consumer Affairs Office 287-VOLS 287-CARE 287-CITY Employment Readiness Branch (ERB) Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Family Advocacy Program (FAP) Family Assistance Center (FAC) Personal Financial Management Classes Lending Closet Military Family Life Counselors (MFLC) Mobilization & Deployment New Parent Support Program (NPSP) Parenting Classes Relocation Readiness Program Soldier and Family Assistance Center Stress/Anger/Conflict & Resolution Training Management Classes Survivor Outreach Services Victim Services 24/7 Crisis Line Workshops, Play Groups, and Much More! September Calendar of Events 2017 Real-Life Solutions for Successful Army Living 287-4ACS SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH

9 Army Community Service Calendar of Events Tuesday, September 5 R.E.A.L. FRG Fund Custodian Training 8:30 am 12:00 pm Bldg Military Knowledge Course (Day 1 of 3) 8:30 am 1:00 pm Bldg Infant Massage 9:30 am 10:30 am Bldg Register: Infant Massage 5:00 pm 6:00 pm Bldg Register: Wednesday, September 6 R.E.A.L. FRG Key Caller Training 8:30 am 12:00 pm Bldg Military Knowledge Course (Day 2 of 3) 8:30 am 1:00 pm Bldg Domestic Violence Awareness Training (DVAT) 9:00 am 11:30 am Bldg Register: Boot Camp for New & Expectant Dad 9:00 am 12:00 pm Bldg Register: /2286 Preparing for Marriage 9:00 am 4:00 pm Bldg Register: or Thursday, September 7 Military Knowledge Course (Day 3 of 3) 8:30 am 1:00 pm Bldg Budget/Debt Management 1:30 pm 3:00 pm Bldg 12020, Suite 400 Friday, September 8 Car Seat Parent Education and Inspection Program 9:00 am 12:00 pm Sprocket Auto Craft Center Register: Caregiver Peer-to-Peer Support Group for Spouses and Caregivers of WTU/IDES Soldiers 10:00 am 11:30 am Bldg Monday, September 11 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Bldg Tuesday, September 12 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Bldg Community Resource Course 8:30 am 2:30 pm Bldg Infant Massage 9:30 am 10:30 am Bldg Register: Exceptional Family Member Program Orientation 10:00 pm 11:30 pm Bldg Call: Federal Resume Class TVC 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Bldg Infant Massage 5:00 pm 6:00 pm Bldg Register: Facebook for FRGs 5:30 pm 8:00 pm Bldg Wednesday, September 13 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Bldg Community Resource Course 8:30 am 2:30 pm Bldg Blended Families Workshop 9:30 am 11:30 am Bldg Register: /2286 Resource Connection EFMP Virtual Support Group 11:30 am 12:30 pm Facebook Call: Shaken Baby Class 6:00 pm 7:00 pm Bldg Education Auditorium above ER Call: /2286 Thursday, September 14 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Bldg Stress, Anger & Conflict Management orkshop 9:00 am 3:00 pm Bldg Register: Career Communication Skills 9:00 am 10:00 am Bldg 284 Register: Exceptional Family Member Program Thursday Mornings with Dr. Tom 9:30 am 10:30 am Bldg Family Room Call: Covering Your Assets/Insurance 1:30 pm 3:00 pm Bldg Suite 400 Friday, September 15 8:30 am 3:00 pm Bldg Caregiver Peer-to-Peer Support Group for Spouses and Caregivers of WTU/IDES Soldiers 10:00 am 11:30 am Bldg Tuesday, September 19 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Town Hall 9:00 am 12:00 pm Bldg Call: Personal Growth and Resiliency (Day 1 of 4) R.E.A.L FRG Leader Training MS Support Group 6:00 pm 8:00 pm Robertson Avenue Baptist Group 305 E. Robertson Avenue, Copperas Cove Call: Wednesday, September 20 R.E.A.L. Command Team FRG Training 9:00 am 12:00 pm Bldg Scream Free Marriage Workshop 9:00 am 4:00 pm Bldg Register: Blended Families Workshop 9:30 am 11:30 am Bldg Register: /2286 Personal Growth and Resiliency (Day 2 of 4) R.E.A.L FRG Leader Training Thursday, September 21 Exceptional Family Member Program Resource Workshop 9:30 am 11:00 pm Bldg Call: Friday, September 22 Car Seat Parent Education and Inspection Program 9:00 am 12:00 pm Sprocket Auto Craft Center Register: Caregiver Peer-to-Peer Support Group for Spouses and Caregivers of WTU/IDES Soldiers 10:00 am 11:30 am Bldg Career Assessment Workshop 10:15 am 11:15 am Bldg 284 Call: Tuesday, September 26 Civilian Resume Class TVC 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Bldg A Taste of Resilience (Hunt the Good Stuff /Real-time Resilience) 5:30 pm 8:00 pm Bldg Personal Growth and Resiliency (Day 3 of 4) Wednesday, September 27 Care Team Training 8:30 am 2:30 pm Bldg Blended Families Workshop 9:30 am 11:30 am Bldg Register: /2286 Community Services Council Meeting 10:30 am - 11:30 am Community Events & BINGO Center Call: Personal Growth and Resiliency (Day 4 of 4) Thursday, September 28 Stress, Anger & Conflict Management 9:00 am 3:00 pm Call for Location Register: Consumer Rights & Obligation/Identity Theft 1:30 pm 3:00 pm Bldg Suite 400 orkshop Classes, times, and locations are subject to change : please call for details. Individuals who require assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact providing program.