RAPTOR WEEKLY UPDATE

WEEK OF: JUNE 16, 2013 GREAT OPPORTUNITIES

1. Join JBLM intramural softball The new intramural softball season begins June 17 for unit, co-ed and womens teams. An information session meets Tuesday at Wilson Sports and Fitness Center and at the McChord Fitness Center. For more details, call 967-4768 or email usarmy.jblm.imcom.list.dfmwr-sports@mail.mil. 2. The Relocation & Immigration Services Program provides the following services for Servicemembers, Civilians & Family Members: Newcomers Orientation; Hearts Apart Services for Waiting Families; Levy Briefing; Re-Entry Workshop; First Time PCS Briefing; PCS to Germany Briefing; PCS to Korea Briefing; Sponsorship Training; International Spouse Orientation; Multicultural Workshop; Immigration Liaison Services and Loan Closet. Beginning 12 July 2013, the Friday Levy Briefing will be discontinued until Friday, 27 September 2013. POC: Wanda Abrams, Relocation Readiness Program Manager, 967-3628 3. Register for Fitness Boot Camp Not fit? Looking to get in shape? Join Jensen Family Health & Fitness Centers free Fitness Boot Camp shape-up program. The class is limited to 20 participants and is designed for less-fit individuals who want a jump-start to a new fitness program. Classes meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30-10:30 a.m. July 1Aug. 9. For sign-up info, check with Jensens front desk or call 253-967-5975.

4. Outdoor Expo for military sportsmen JBLM Lewis Main Exchange and more than 50 hunting and fishing guides, vendors and outdoor experts will host an outdoor expo for service members June 22 in the Exchange parking lot. The Outdoor Expo, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., will allow service members to mingle with locals who share enjoyment of outdoor activities in the Northwest. Expo attendees are invited to free seminars given by 17 local hunting and fishing experts to chat, share information and develop contacts. Representatives from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Project Healing Waters, along more than 20 outdoor products manufacturers, guide services and vendors will have booths set up to answer questions and discuss their products. The JBLM Outdoor Expo is open to all active duty, reserve, National Guard, military retiree and family members who have access to the installation.

5. Meet to form Army Golf Cup team. The annual Rainier Golf Cup challenge scheduled for June 21-23 is a modified Ryder cup format with 40 members from the Army competing against the Navy and Air Force teams. Army golfers are invited to attend a meeting on May 30 at 5 p.m. at the Eagles Pride Golf Course to discuss the format and set up qualifying rounds to select the Army team. Call 967-6522 for more details. 6. Get your seafood fix at Summer Feast Come out to the Warrior Zone at JBLM-Lewis North June 22 from 5-7 p.m. for their Summer Feast. The menu features a seafood boil dinner for $17 or a grilled salmon dinner for $11. The event is available for ages 18 and older. For more details, call 477-5756. 7. Buy or sell at McChord garage sales Come buy or sell home treasures at the McChord Community Centers Garage Sales July 13 and Aug. 10 from 9 a.m.1 p.m. at the parking lot across from the Exchange and Firestone. Spaces are free for sellers; arrive early and bring your own table. For more information, call the McChord Community Center at 982-0718.

8. Get in on the Bistros July specials The chef at The Bistro at Russell Landing is constantly dreaming up fresh ideas for handcrafted gourmet pizzas, tantalizing pasta dishes and salads (plus sultry summer dinners). Try these 59 p.m. specials during July: Thursdays, get two specialty 12-inch pizzas, Caesar salad for two and a pitcher of soda (with a free refill) for $20. Fridays, two specialty pasta dishes for $20 includes side salad or soup for two. Try two specialty burgers Saturdays, with fries and a nonalcoholic beverage for $15.

The Bistro at Russell Landing is located at the marina on American Lake at Lewis North. Call 964-2813 to order ahead. 9. Outdoor Recreation Trips: Preregistration is required for all trips; prices and schedule subject to change without notice. Register at the Northwest Adventure Center at Lewis North or through WebTrac at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/jblmrectrac.html. Trip pick up locations are the NAC and McChord Fields Adventures Unlimited. For more info, 253-9676263. More trips: http://www.jblmmwr.com/nw_adv_tours.html Waterfall Tour Explore the greatest concentration of waterfalls in the continental U.S. Saturday, June 15. Traveling along the Historic Columbia River Highway, which has an abundance of small waterfalls viewable from the road, well stop at at least five major waterfalls to include the world famous Multnomah Falls (it plunges more than 620 feet from its origins). Well break for lunch in Hood River, Ore. Trip fee includes round-trip transportation. ($65; ages 512: $40; ages 04: $15) Popular Family trip; reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with special needs. Explore Victoria, B.C. Sunday, June 16 Hop on the ferry and spend the day exploring Victoria, B.C., Sunday, June 16. Downtown Victoria has everything from antique shops to artisan chocolate shops. You may also stop in at the Royal B.C. Museum or watch a thrilling IMAX film. The trip fee includes walk-on round-trip ferry ticket. A passport is required. ($100; ages 511: $85; ages 04: $55) Popular Family trip; reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with special needs. Whitewater raft the Wenatchee Sunday, June 16 Take a trip down the beautiful Wenatchee River Sunday, June 16. Well put in near the Bavarian town of Leavenworth and paddle through the many exciting class-III rapids. No rafting experience is necessary. Minimum age: 12 ($65; group discounts available) Reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with special needs. Sea kayak Ketron Island Saturday, June 22 Paddlers of all levels will love this trip Saturday, June 22. Well start at Solo Point and circumnavigate Ketron Island in a few enjoyable hours. Experience the beauty and tranquility of this local treasure while learning or perfecting your paddling technique. Gear, guide, transportation and instruction provided. Minimum age: 12 ($40). Visit Seattle Aquarium/Pike Place Market Saturday, June 22 Travel to the Emerald City for a trip to the Seattle Aquarium and Pike Place Market. The aquarium is filled with local exhibits, a visiting harbor seal and many amazing things to see and touch. Pike Place Market has an assortment of unique food and shops for you to try, so join us

Saturday, June 22 for a fun day trip. As always, transportation is provided; the trip cost also includes admission to the aquarium. ($40; ages 412: $35; ages 03: $15) Popular Family trip; reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with special needs. Bungee jumping Sunday, June 23 Head to the base of Mount St. Helens to bungee jump off the highest bungee bridge in the country Sunday, June 23. A full 20 stories high, the spectacular private bridge is nestled in a beautiful emerald green forest above a majestic sparkling river. If adrenaline is what you crave, you wont be disappointed. Fee includes transportation, two jumps and the coveted Dangerous Sports Club T-shirt. Minimum weight: 90 lbs. ($135) Mountain biking single-track skills class, Sunday, June 23 If youve always wanted to give mountain biking a try, join us for this instructional ride Sunday, June 23. Its designed for beginners to intermediate riders wanting to try something new or boost skills. Spend the day learning the basics involved in mountain biking and getting plenty of time to work on your newfound skills. The Northwest Adventure Center provides the bike, helmet, gloves and transportation. Location will be determined based on conditions. Difficulty: easymoderate; distance: 58 miles; ride time: 4 hours. Minimum age: 12 ($40). Whitewater raft the Wenatchee Saturday, June 29 Take a trip down the beautiful Wenatchee River. Well travel to the east side of the mountain for a hot day in the sun and put in near the unique Bavarian town of Leavenworth. Paddle through the many exciting class-III rapids Saturday, June 29. No rafting experience is necessary. Gear, instruction and transportation are included. Minimum age: 14 ($65; add $10 for a barbecue meal. Ask about private trips for groups and units groups of 24 or more are just $60 per person) Reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with special needs.

10. The JBLM Auto Centers present Classy Chassis Car show at Memorial Stadium July 4 celebration at JBLM Lewis Main Check-in 8AM, Show starts 10AM, Voting ends 1PM Trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place, Peoples Choice & Best of Show presented at 4 p.m. Dash Plaque & Goody Bags for 1st 200 entries Participant Drawings every half-hour GT AUTO JBLMmwr.com, No federal endorsement implied. Preregistration strongly advised by June 14; call 360-458-0856 or 253-967-3728. $10 per vehicle, $6 per bike. Day-of-event registration is $12/$7 at the Dupont gate only, I-5 exit 119 (may require longer wait time). Categories: Street Rod (any year), Classic Stock (pre-1941), Classic Stock (1941-1969), Open Class (1970 to present), Muscle Car (any year), Mustang (any year), Corvette (any year), Low Rider (any year), Custom (any year), Truck-Custom, Truck-Stock, Orphan Car & Motorcycle. Special category: Bicycle-Custom (entrants must be age 16 or younger). For more information, call 360-458-0856 or 253-967-3728. On-base access requires driven motor vehicles with a valid state license, proof of insurance and registration.

Come Meet Seattle Sounders FC Player Hometown Local

Lamar Neagle, #27

Sunday, June 16th McChord Commissary 2:30-4:30pm

KIDS

*Lamar will be available for autographs, pictures and meet fans during this time. Go Sounders!

1. JBLM Month of the Military Child Poster Contest Winners are: K-1st grade 1st Place Charlotte Hanley (Beachwood) 2nd Place Matthew Huang (Olympic View) 2nd-3rd grade 1st Place Mary Hill 2nd Place Aiden Fleming (both from Carter Lk) 4th-5th grade 1st Place Malasia Douglas 2nd Place Tyler Cain (both from N Ft YS) Winners each received an AAFES gift card donated by Harborstone Credit Union. Thank you to all who participated. All posters submitted to the contest are available for pickup by parents at the Airman and Family Readiness Center, building 552 on McChord Field, until noon on June 14. Any posters remaining after that date will be recycled. For questions, call Sandi Doyle at 253-982-2695. 2. Sign up for summer reading all ages are invited to sign up for the JBLM Libraries summer reading program. Activities are planned for children and their parents, plus preteens, teens and adults throughout the summer. Register at the McChord Library or Book Patch Library inside Grandstaff Library starting June 17. For more information, call the McChord Library at 253982-3454 or Book Patch Library at 253-967-5533. 3. Register now for youth Sounders FC camp Register now for a special youth Sounders FC Summer Camp July 29-Aug. 2 at Cowan Stadium, JBLM-Lewis Main. The camp is designed for beginners to intermediates ages 4-15. Register through soundersfc.com/camps where youll find costs, times and registration forms. The camp encourages good technical habits and decision making while promoting a healthy and fun lifestyle. A Sounders FC player will be on hand to sign autographs and talk with the youth. 4. Register now for youth baseball camp Register now for CYS Services youth Athletic Training Baseball Camp June 29. The participation fee is $20 for youth ages 5 to 18. Register at CYS Services Parent Central, building 2295, 12th and Bitar or through WebTrac at JBLMmwr.com. For more information, call CYS Services at 253-967-2977. 5. Hired Teens can explore careers and receive training to join the workforce through the HIRED! Teens can explore careers and receive training to join the workforce through the HIRED! Apprenticeship Program. For more information, call 253-967-4694 APPLY NOW for Summer Crew Positions Mt. Rainier Base to Base Camp Trail Crews Session I: June 23 - July 7 Session II: July 14 - July 28 Session III: Aug 4 - Aug 24

An all-expenses-paid, 15-21 day outdoor experience for 15-19-year-old volunteers from active duty military and civilian families. You will live and work in Mt. Rainier National Park doing trail maintenance and restoration projects, earning more than 70 hours of service learning credit. No experience necessary. Contact Laura Bogar at (206) 324-4649 or lbogar@thesca.org For more information and to apply, visit jointhesca.org/groups/mt-rainier

EFMP
Madigan EFMP HOURS! Hours of operation at Madigan EFMP are 0730-1600 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. NO CLIENTS ON THURSDAY/NO CALLS ANSWERED ON THURSDAY. Madigan EFMP is located on the 1st Floor of the Nursing Tower, rooms 1-28-11, 1-28-14 and 1-28-16. Contact Madigan EFMP for EFMP enrollments, disenrollment, updates, and overseas screening at 253-968-0254 or 253-9681370. EFMP Enrollments/Updates: EFMP enrollment (Air Force and Army) must be updated every 3 years, or as the condition changes (whichever comes first). DD Forms 2792 (medical) or 2792-1 (educational) are needed to enroll, update or disenroll an Exceptional Family Member. For more info about Army EFMP enrollment dates, forms or process, contact Madigan EFMP: 253-968-0254 or 253-968-1370; for more information about Air Force EFMP enrollment and screening, contact the 62nd Medical Clinic at 253-968-3350. Enrollment forms also available on the ACS EFMP website: http://www.jblmmwr.com/acs_efmp.html.

Did you miss the JBLM EFMP newsletter? You can access it on-line at http://www.jblmmwr.com/acs_efmp_newsletters.html. If you would like to join our EFMP email distribution list, please e-mail usarmy.jblm.imcom.list.dfmwr-acs-exceptional-familymember@mail.mil.

TRAINING, EDUCATION and EMPLOYMENT

1. Military Couples Reintegration after Deployment Study is seeking military couples who are in a committed relationship (do not have to be married) and live together that have experienced at least one deployment separation in the past 10 years to participate in this research study. Little is known about stress levels in military couples during the reintegration process or about effective ways to support and assist couples during this time after a deployment. The purpose of this study is to learn more about military couples and their reintegration experiences after deployment. We want to give not only the soldiers an opportunity to share experiences but their spouses/significant others too. If you agree to participate in this study, you and your spouse/partner will be asked to complete separate online surveys, which will take about 30 minutes to complete, donate a small amount of your saliva(less than a teaspoon) in order for us to measure cortisol levels (a measure of stress). We are allowed to give a $10 gift card to the non-active duty spouse/significant other at these appointments as a thank you for participating. For more information, please email or call: Donna Belew, donna.l.belew.ctr@mail.mil office 253.968.1067, mobile 253-432.0093 or Kristal Melvin, kristal.c.melvin.mil@mail.mil office 253.968.1494. 2. TUESDAY TOPICS RELATIONSHIP WORKSHOP SERIES Presented by the Child and Family Assistance Center (CAFAC) Every Tuesday from 2:00pm to 3:30pm Madigan Annex, CAFAC Conference Room, bldg 9923B, room 108, Ramp 3, across the hall from 9923A CAFAC (253-968-4843). No need to register; just show up. Casual atmosphere. Need an appointment slip? Stop by the clinic. WORKSHOP TOPICS The Child and Family Assistance Center (CAFAC) will NOT be providing the Tuesday Topics: Relationship Workshops during the month of June. The next workshop will be on July 9. For further information call the CAFAC at 253-968-4843. Join us for topics of interest in an educational setting packed with helpful information for couples. Perhaps you would like to make improvements in your relationship without the commitment to counseling; this may help. For information contact Patsy Randahl, LMFT, 253-968-4518 or Kathy Howell, LMFT, 968-4550.

3. New Parent Support Program The New Parent Support Program (NSPS) is a professional team of social workers and registered nurses who provide no-cost, in-home parenting support and educational services to JBLM families with children ages 0 - 3 years of age. The program helps parents learn to cope with stress, isolation, deployment transitions, and the everyday demands of parenthood. We provide ongoing home visitation and communitybased support to families at their convenience. We work with them individually or as a family on a wide range of parenting issues. For more information on services please call: 253-966-7271. Childrens Groups These are ongoing support programs for military children to interact and play with peers, and for parents to connect with other parents. These are drop-in groups so no registration is required. Infant Play Group: is a lovely laid back atmosphere for parents and infants to begin socializing with one another. Infants may benefit from socializing with other infants and learning new ways to communicate. Parents may benefit by receiving support from other parents about resources in the area, feeding tips, sleeping routines and much more. Infant play group is held every Thursday afternoon at the Rainbows and Raindrops Play Center at 1:00. Play Morning: is a group for all children up to age 5. Play morning is a music based group where children get to sing, dance, and play musical instruments together. The facilitators provide the tunes and lead the group in fun filled music activities. Rainbows and Raindrops 8197 American Lake Drive (JBLM) North Fort Fridays 10:30-11:30 Escape Zone Building 841 Fairway Drive McChord Field Fridays 10:00-11:00

MADIGAN
Beginning July 8, Madigan Army Medical Center will comply with the DoD directives regarding sequestration and civilian furloughs. Clinics may be closed on specific days or operate with reduced staff or at a reduced schedule during the week. This may cause delays in getting appointments for your health care needs. Madigans Emergency Room continues to provide 24/7 emergency and urgent care. Please continue to call the Regional Appointment Center (TRAC) at 1-800-404-4506 to make your health care appointments.

COMMISARY
SUPER TILLAMOOK CHEESE SALE, MAY 28, 2013 LOCATED INSIDE THE COMMISSARY. FARMERS MARKET COMING!!! July 1-3, 2013 IN FRONT OF AND INSIDE OF THE LEWIS MAIN COMMISSARY. Watch for your commissary's upcoming case lot sale in September. Check with your commissary for dates. Visit us here again for more information on special events and in-store promotions.

HOURS, CHANGES, CONSTRUCTION

1. New hours at the Exchanges The hours of operation for the Exchanges on both JBLM Lewis Main and McChord Field have changed. The McChord Exchange, is now open from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Lewis Main Exchange will be open from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Direct questions to Patrick McGhee, JBLM Army & Air Force Exchange Service General Manager at 253-964-5955 or 5956. 2. EXTENDED TRAFFIC INTERRUPTIONS: Detour routes and road closures will be clearly marked." For information contact (CENWS-CD-FL-NF/253-584-5937). Scheduled to be completed in November 2013. Work elements will include grading, storm drainage, hotmix asphalt (HMA) paving, cement concrete paving, traffic signal systems, sewers and water mains, illumination systems, landscaping, erosion control, traffic controls, decorative concrete, and coordination with other utilities. Pendleton Work - North Lane from 12th to 14th Street from 24 Sept 2012 - 16 July 2013. Two way traffic will be maintained in either direction. This document will give the complete project overview.

MOVIE SCHEDULES
JBLM- Lewis Main Movie Schedule PH (253) 967-4329 *recording PH (253) 967-5976 http://www.shopmyexchange.com/ReelTimeTheatres/Movies-JBLM.htm

MORE INFORMATION
JBLM sustainable forests certified Most of JBLMs forested lands have been certified since 2002 as a sustainable forestry operation by the nonprofit Forest Stewardship Council (http://us.fsc.org). JBLM was the first federal ownership in the U.S. to receive certification, demonstrating the installations commitment to forest management practices that consider environmental, economic, and social benefits and impacts in the context of military training. Certification lasts five years.