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1 FORT DETRICK IS CURRENTLY FPCON BRAVO If you have any article submissions you would like considered for the Fort Detrick website please send them to USAG Fort Detrick on Social Media You can follow USAG Fort Detrick on social media for daily updates and information. On Facebook go to: and Like us, or follow us on As a reminder, all social media sites must be registered with Army. For more information contact the Public Affairs Office. The Fort Detrick Weeklies can now be found on the Fort Detrick homepage under Weeklies. Announcements Turkey Run Nov. 10 6:30 a.m. Blue and Grey Field Fort Detrick Military, civilians and their family members, are welcome to participate. Gate Operations for upcoming Holiday: Veterans Day: Nallin Gate: 24/7 Old Farm Gate: 9 a.m. 9 p.m. Veterans Gate: Closed Visitor Control Center (VCC): Closed ***Vetting operations for both of these holidays will occur at the Vehicle Search Area (VSA) Building 9100, which is located at Nallin Gate. ***

2 Available Office Furniture Building 9250 has a desk and lockable cabinets available. Please call (301) if interested. Need Crane Support? LRC Detrick has a 45 Ton Crane with certified operators available to the Fort Detrick community on a reimbursable basis. For more information please contact the Installation Transportation Chambersburg/Greencastle/Hagerstown Vanpool Vacancy Anyone interested in participating in a vanpool please contact (301) They currently have an opening for their 7a.m. 4:30 p.m. work schedule. USAG Retirement Ceremony Nov a.m. Auditorium, Building Fort Detrick Silver Caduceus Society Upcoming Events USAMRIID Tour with special guest speaker Maj. Gen. Barbara Holcomb. Event Details Who: Fort Detrick Medical Service Corps Officer (MSC Officers) Date: Nov. 29 Time: 1 4 p.m. Location: Building 1425, Alamo (Main Building Security Entrance) RSVP Instructions: Audience Is Limited to the first 25 Officers. All Interested Officers Must Send Rsvp NLT COB Nov. 18 to the SCS Inbox: Usarmy.Detrick.Medcom Usamriid.Mbx.Silver Caduceus society@mail.mil

3 Barquist Announcements Fort Detrick Influenza Vaccination Schedule Barquist is offering eligible Tricare beneficiaries the flu vaccine in building 1520 on Oct. 28, 31 and Nov 2 from 7:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Only DoD Civilians who are eligible Tricare beneficiaries. Children under 3 years old will receive their vaccination at Barquist Immunization Clinic only and may come during walk in clinic hours 8 11 a.m. and 1 3 p.m. The Vaccine will be offered until supplies are exhausted. AD military have priority. Barquist Holiday Closures Nov. 11 Closed all day Veterans Day Nov. 18 Closed at 11 a.m. for staff training. Nov. 25 Closed all day Thanksgiving Holiday Nov. 26 Closed all day Training Holiday Dec. 16 Closed at 11 a.m. for staff training. Dec. 23 Closed all day Training Holiday Dec. 26 Closed all day Christmas Holiday Patient and Family Advisory Committee meetings The Patient and Family Advisory Committee (PFAC) meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month in Building 1520, from 1:30 3 p.m. To attend or for more information please call (301) Upcoming dates: November 8 December 13

4 Events: Oct. 28 Fort Detrick Fall Events Kicking off a night of fun, stop over to the parking lot of the Auditorium and check out Trunk or Treat, watch the Pumpkin Chunkin competition, or celebrate Oktoberfest by jumping around in the bounce houses, enjoying food and games and then make sure to go inside the Community Activities Center for the Fort Detrick Chapel s Annual Harvest Festival. Additional event details below. o Trunk or Treat Oct p.m. 6:45 p.m. Auditorium Parking Lot Sponsored by MRMC HHD and USAMMA. To reserve a spot please melisa.e.natapraya.mil@mail.mil or jonathan.r.weiser.mil@mail.mil by Oct. 21 Costume contest, trunk decoration contest, prizes and fun! o Fort Detrick Oktoberfest Oct p.m. outside of the Community Activities Center. Pumpkin Chunkin' staging for competitors will held at 4:30 p.m. with competition beginning at 5 p.m. Come out and enjoy the bouncy house, pumpkin patch, food and fun! o Fort Detrick Chapel Annual Harvest Fest Oct. 28, Community Activities Center, Building p.m. 7 p.m. This free event will be held in conjunction with the FMWR Oktoberfest and the USAMRMC Trunk or Treat. Harvest Fest offers a family oriented alternative to traditional Halloween trick or treat.

5 So bring the family and help celebrate the fall season with games based on some of the more well known stories from Scripture, prizes, and candy. Costumes are encouraged. For more information, please contact the Chapel Center at or , Trick or Treating Oct. 31 Trick or Treating will take place in the Balfour Beatty housing area on Oct. 31 from 6 8 p.m. FMWR EVENTS AND ANNOUNCMENTS For a complete list of upcoming events and for more information on the events listed visit the Fort Detrick FMWR website. Fort Detrick Annual Army vs. Navy Flag Football Game Oct p.m. kickoff on the Blue and Grey Field Hot food and beverages will be available for purchase. Halftime events will include Litter Relay Race and Tug O War. For more information call (301) Military Family Appreciation Day Come on out and let us show our appreciation to our military families. Join us for free bowling, pizza and drinks. Nov p.m. Fort Detrick Bowling Center Turkey Bowl, Flag Football Game For the first time, Nov. 9 starting at 1 p.m., Fort Detrick will have its first Turkey Bowl, Flag Football game. This grudge match between CSM Gobblers and B.O.S.S, will take place at the track & field behind Odom Fitness Center.

6 Soldiers Thanksgiving Meal Nov a.m. 1 p.m. Auditorium, Building 1520 Open to the Fort Detrick Active Duty community. Holiday Hours of Operation BARQUIST Holiday Closures Nov. 11 Closed all day Veterans Day Nov. 18 Closed at 11 a.m. for staff training. Nov. 25 Closed all day Thanksgiving Holiday Nov. 26 Closed all day Training Holiday Dec. 16 Closed at 11 a.m. for staff training. Dec. 23 Closed all day Training Holiday Dec. 26 Closed all day Christmas Holiday Fort Detrick COMMISSARY 2016 Holiday Schedule VETERANS DAY Friday, Nov. 11 THANKSGIVING WEEK Monday, Nov. 21 Tuesday, Nov. 22 OPEN 10 a.m. 7 p.m. Wed., Nov. 23 Thursday, Nov. 24

7 Fort Detrick COMMISSARY 2016 Holiday Schedule Continued Friday, Nov. 25 Saturday, Nov. 26 OPEN 9 a.m. 6 p.m. CHRISTMAS WEEK Sunday, Dec. 18 OPEN 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19 Tuesday, Dec. 20 OPEN 10 a.m. 7 p.m. Wed., Dec 21 Thursday, Dec. 22 OPEN 10 a.m. 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23 Saturday, Dec. 24 OPEN 9 a.m. 4 p.m. NEW YEARS WEEK Sunday, Dec. 25 Monday, Dec. 26

8 Fort Detrick COMMISSARY 2016 Holiday Schedule Continued Tuesday, Dec. 27 OPEN 10 a.m. 7 p.m. Training Wed., Dec. 28 Thursday, Dec. 29 OPEN 10 a.m. 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30 Saturday, Dec. 31 OPEN 9 a.m. 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 1 Monday, Jan. 2 USAG SHARP Open Training Nov. 17 1:30 p.m. Building 1520, Classroom #5C Dec a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Building 1520, Classroom #5A One session will satisfy mandatory the annual face to face SHARP Training 3 hour requirement. For more information contact the USAG Victim Advocate at (301) This open training is specifically dedicated for US Army Garrison employees.

9 In Our Communities Frederick: Silver Spring: FREE Yoga Classes Dates: Every 2nd and 4th Monday starting Nov. 14 From: 5 6 p.m. Location: Fort Detrick Chapel Suitable for everyone, all levels welcome Bring: Yoga mat, towel, & water Brunswick 84 th Annual Veterans Day Parade Sunday, Nov. 6 Opening Ceremony beings at 1 p.m. Square Corner Park Parade begins at 2 p.m. East and West Potomac Street Early Voting Information Registered voters in Frederick County will be allowed to vote early before the 2016 General. This year, Early Voting occurs October 27 through November 3, 8 a.m. 8 p.m. each day. There are now four Early Voting locations in Frederick County and voters can use any of the four centers to cast their vote. The first Early Voting Center will be set up in the Frederick County Department of Aging/Senior Center, located at 1440 Taney Avenue, Frederick, Md. (Early voting operations will not disrupt regularly scheduled events at the Senior Center, but seniors will be encouraged to sign up in advance for certain activities.) The second Early Voting Center will be set up at the Thurmont Regional Library, located at 76 East Moser Road, Thurmont, Md. The third Early Voting Center will be set up at the Urbana Regional Library, located at 9020 Amelung Street, Frederick, Md.

10 The fourth and newest Early Voting Center will be set up at the Middletown Volunteer Fire Department Activities Center, located at 1 Fireman s Lane, Middletown, Md. Frederick Police Department Recruiting Are you transitioning and want to make a difference. Still want to be part of something great? If you believe that public service can bring out the best in you. Then you belong with THE FREDERICK POLICE DEPARTMENT! The Frederick City Police Department is currently recruiting for a June 2017 Police Academy. Applications must be submitted online at by Nov. 30, by 11:59 p.m.