HHC 420th Engineer Brigade SFRG

12/19/2024

Attention: The Bryan Army Reserve Center DEERS/ID Card Office -

🚨Starting 7 January, the ID Card Office will be operating under the following schedule:

🚨Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Closure the office will be close as of February 28th until further notice)

Please plan accordingly and contact us in advance for Friday appointments at 719-317-4011

If you need need support on another day please go the Rapids Locator to find the nearest military installation or The Austin National Guard Armory takes walkins from 0800-1500, Office 512-782-6841 and they are located at 2200 W 35th St, Building 34, Room 103 on the 1st Floor at Camp Mabry, Austin TX 78703.

If you are looking for the 420th EN BDE to in process you can call 719-317-4009/4011.

Please call 719-317-4003 for updates or call Ms Sanders 719-317-4002 before you travel! Our center doesn't require appointments on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday however appointments needed for Fridays.

Please make sure you bring all supporting documents, 2 current ID's the Primary must be a DL or Possport and the secondary may be a non-expired military ID, Student ID, Social Security Card, Medicare Card, or CDL. ID Card Office Online:
https://idco-pki.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR28v17vQVD9c5Ougxnrm5budrlcNFKgeReRRSZKS7N2P6F5vi2Ri19tW7c_aem_ATIZYM_OHADQZ3mmeyDgAwuddjcBCYjHSd0NUmQBUSt0t2TkgE92wLWc9SIeZk5HXzVPjJRZ4PEigtqO_9aLtHvd

11/25/2024

Stay alert!!!

Background
Cybercriminals are up to their usual tactics, sending phishing emails to unsuspecting victims. However, there is a twist to a
recent wave of phishing emails.
After sending a seemingly personalized email with false claims to have installed a spyware called Pegasus on the victim’s
cellphone, the cybercriminal accuses the victim of visiting pornographic sites and claims to possess embarrassing footage of the
victim. To enhance the believability of the scam, the cybercriminal includes the victim’s name and an image of their home in the
phishing email.
Creating a sense of urgency, the cybercriminal gives the victim a short deadline to pay a ransom, via a QR code linked to a
cryptocurrency address, or suffer the embarrassment of released compromising footage and browsing history to family and
friends.
Why the Scam Works
Part of the success of the Pegasus email scam is that the Pegasus Spyware does exist. Pegasus can compromise both iOS and
Android devices, turn on and off cameras and microphones, record phone calls, reveal text messages, photos, emails, contact
lists, and videos stored on the devices, and more. The fear of someone having control of one’s cellphone can impact rational
thinking.
The other factor making this phishing scam successful is that it includes the victim’s name and an image of their home in the
email. However, this does not mean the recipient is a victim of identity theft. Individual’s names and contact information, to
include email addresses, are often publicly available, including property images that can be captured using Google Street View.

Read the attached pictures.

06/29/2024

PSA: There is a south american gang that is using WIFI Jammers to to cancel your wireless security system. They suggest to use a hard wired system and have a home phone because if you get targetted you will not be able to call 911!!! Look on www.cyberguy.com for more info!

Kurt the CyberGuy, an award-winning national tech contributor is your source for the latest technology, how to, privacy & security news.

06/04/2024

Attention: The Bryan Army Reserve Center DEERS/ID Card Office -

🚨Starting Aug 2025, the ID Card Office will be operating under the following schedule: Open for appointments only on Tue/Thurs
You can go to this website to book an appointment. They are no longer taking walk-ins.
https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/?rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil=

If you need need support on another day please go the Rapids Locator to find the nearest military installation or The Austin National Guard Armory takes walkins from 0800-1500, Office 512-782-6841 and they are located at 2200 W 35th St, Building 34, Room 103 on the 1st Floor at Camp Mabry, Austin TX 78703.

If you are looking for the 420th EN BDE to in process you can call 719-317-4009/4011.

Please call 719-317-4003 for updates or call Ms Sanders 719-317-4002 before you travel!

Please make sure you bring all supporting documents, 2 current ID's the Primary must be a DL or Possport and the secondary may be a non-expired military ID, Student ID, Social Security Card, Medicare Card, or CDL. ID Card Office Online:
https://idco-pki.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR28v17vQVD9c5Ougxnrm5budrlcNFKgeReRRSZKS7N2P6F5vi2Ri19tW7c_aem_ATIZYM_OHADQZ3mmeyDgAwuddjcBCYjHSd0NUmQBUSt0t2TkgE92wLWc9SIeZk5HXzVPjJRZ4PEigtqO_9aLtHvd

04/18/2024

This for future retirees to read over.

https://www.facebook.com/share/cyZBqnbRp2UJKjnt/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Gray Area Retirees are members who served in the Guard or Reserve, are qualified for retired pay, and have retired from their service (stopped drilling) but are not yet at the age where they can start receiving retired pay.

ALL Gray Area service members must apply for military retired pay to receive it.

Too many (and I mean many thousands in just the Army) are reaching the eligible age but haven’t applied for it. Some, unfortunately, are already deceased.

I would like some help spreading the word that Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) automatically creates a Gray Area Retiree "Future Retiree" pay account when each member of EVERY Service transitions from an active (drilling) pay status to the Retired Reserve.

These accounts now exist in myPay for all Services, BUT THE MEMBER HAS TO GO INTO MYPAY AND UPDATE IT WITH A CIVILIAN EMAIL AND CONFIRM THE MAILING ADDRESS. Only about 25% have done so.

Why is this important??

DFAS and your Service will stay in touch with you during your Gray Area time -- policies and programs change, and you'll want to know about those --and they will remind you when and how and where to apply for the retired pay you've earned.

And when life events happen --marriages, divorces, deaths, births, adoptions -- those impact your benefits, especially the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan that over 90% of you have (and may not even realize it).

To learn more, read this DFAS webpage: https://www.dfas.mil/RetiredMilitary/plan/Gray-Area-Retirees/

02/05/2024

12/12/2023

Have You Recently Been Promoted? The US Army Reserve has financial professionals to help you plan your retirement future. Make sure you’re getting all the retirement benefits the US Army Reserve offers. Learn More: https://www.financialfrontline.org/soldiers/

12/02/2023

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11/29/2023

Learn how to request a VA home loan Certificate of Eligibility (COE). This is the first step in getting a VA-backed home loan or Native American Direct Loan. It confirms for your lender that you qualify for the VA home loan benefit. Then, choose your loan type and learn about the rest of the loan ap...

11/29/2023

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11/06/2023

ATTENTION!! As of Dec 11th The Bryan Army Reserve Center DEERS/ID Card Office will be closed until further notice due to staffing and maintenance issues.

Rapids Locator to find the nearest military installation. The Austin National Guard Armory takes walkins from 0800-1500, Office 512-782-6841 and they are located at 2200 W 35th St, Building 34, Room 103 on the 1st Floor at Camp Mabry, Austin TX 78703.

Please call 719-317-4003/4009 for updates or 719-317-4002 before you travel! Our center doesn't require appointments and everyone is taken on a first come first serve basis. Please make sure you bring all supporting documents, 2 current ID's the Primary must be a DL or Possport and the secondary may be a non-expired military ID, Student ID, Social Security Card, Medicare Card, or CDL.
ID Card Office Online:
IDCO-PKI.DMDC.OSD.MIL