The SFRG is one element of the Soldier and Family Readiness which helps execute the unit Soldier and Family Readiness Program. It is a command sponsored organization of Soldiers, Civilians and their Families.
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Operating as usual
Military OneSource
Relationship Counseling: Is It What You Think It Is?
We're live with military and family life counselors discussing the common assumptions couples have about relationship counseling. We're also talking specific exercises and support couples receive during sessions.
Fort Bliss MWR
HOT OFF THE PRESS!!
Fort Bliss Army Family Team Building
Be an agent of change!
Do you think something could be done better here at Fort Bliss? AFAP can improve it!
Do you think a policy or regulation should be updated or changed? AFAP can do it!
If something isn’t working here in across the Army offer suggestions on how to improve it!
Submit your AFAP issues through November 30, 20020: www.bliss.armymwr.com; www.myarmyonesource.com; send us a message through Facebook, or drop your suggestions in one of the many drop off boxes around the community.
Please call 915-569-5409 with questions or additional information.
We were not invited for the video, but want to echo a sincere thank you for all of the WBAMC SFRG and Beaumont Cares Volunteers who are outreaching everyday and changing our communities!
Thank you!!
American Red Cross
“My veteran husband was driving in our town when weather sirens went off and he said it sounded just like incoming mortar sirens in Iraq. He ran out of his car, jumped in the ditch and called me, saying, ‘They’re bombing us, you need to get safe.’ He thought he was in Iraq and was warning me. It was then I knew, things had changed.”
Jenn is a caregiver to her wounded Iraq combat veteran husband, Keith, and also recently adopted her three grandkids. She’s passionate about empowering other caregivers as a Red Cross volunteer.
“COVID-19 is bringing the needs of family caregivers to light. Caregivers are having to take care of their wounded vets, teach kids and manage the household. We’ve been living in this state for so long now with no end in sight. Hope is all we have. People are really isolated and feel like they really need to connect, and they want to do it any way possible.”
Our Military and Veteran Caregiver network is a community led by family caregivers, like Jenn, for other caregivers, and has doubled in size since March with over 6,100 members. The network offers online communities for family caregivers to connect by sharing, socializing, learning and training.
“My cup is filled by making other people happy, by being able to bring joy and hope to other family caregivers."
Fort Bliss MWR
Thanksgiving is over and it’s time to start thinking about your holiday plans! You can’t really go anywhere so enjoy December with us!
Junior Enlisted Family Center Fort Bliss
🍂 Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule 🍁
Free Customer Service Certification
YWCA’s LIFT program is offering FREE 4-week courses to help El Pasoans become certified in customer service and sales! This certification can help improve your resume, job/career opportunities, pay rate, and more. Customer service skills are required in countless positions and are easily transfera...
Holiday Meals in El Paso, TX - operation-homefront
Holiday Meals for Military is Operation Homefront’s way of saying thank you for your service and sacrifices you have made for our country.
Fort Bliss, Texas
🎶 IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME ... OF THE YEAR! 🎶
Join the Religious Service Office as they light the Fort Bliss Christmas Tree Friday, December 4. The tree lighting will be streamed live on the Fort Bliss Garrison page beginning at 5 p.m. Starting at 5:30 p.m., there will be a holiday drive-thru with Santa and his elves. The first 60 cars will receive holiday gift bags and there will be a treat from Santa for up to 500 cars.
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Veterinary Services
U.S. Army Veterinary Corps Personnel and civilian support personnel professionally staff the Vet treatment facility. They offer wellness services and treatment for sick pets.
Tonight is the Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Virtual Gala! Don’t miss it.
Since the world went virtual, what has been your guilty pleasure about not having to attend in-person events? Hear what Hiring Our Heroes and Toyota Personal Branding Ambassadors John Troxell and Ron Green have to say about attending this year's virtual 10th Annual Lee Anderson Hiring Our Heroes Awards Gala #DriveYourFuture
Register: hiringourheroes.org/gala
Fort Bliss, Texas
🛒COMMISSARY UPDATE🛒: It is expected to reopen Nov. 14, with reduced hours. Until further notice the Fort Bliss Commissary will be open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Also, effective immediately, no visitors will be allowed inside to reduce the crowd size for the holidays. Finally, they are hiring. See the flyer for details.
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*ANNOUNCEMENT* The amended come to work safe, live safe memo, in effect today, aligns Fort Bliss to the City of El Paso restrictions.
For those who like the 'bottom line up front':
The 3rd amendment from October 26th is still in effect, this memo rescinds and changes the October 16th guidance to include the following:
1) All personnel are to adhere to the local authority’s directives regarding essential activities, travel and facial coverings - here or elsewhere.
2) Adds Grandparents in the 'immediate family member' category for in-home visitors, it now includes Parents and siblings/in-laws.
3) specifications to fitness group size and sanitization and distance during exercise.
We are asking all to continue to do their part, remain vigilant, and protect yourselves and others from the threat of the virus AND thank you for all you do to help keep each other safe.
Junior Enlisted Family Center Fort Bliss
💪 Volunteers Needed for our weekly drive-thru Food Pantry hosted every Wednesday from 3-5pm at the Armed Services YMCA El Paso located at 7061 Comington St. El Paso TX, 79930.
👉 Services are available for the El Paso and Fort Bliss Community!
👉 Register on site from your vehicle.
Thank you to all of our Veterans around the globe!
Military spouses looking for work...check this out!!
On Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., meet with various hiring representatives during the Association of the United States Army’s virtual job fair. Register...
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
We have some important events happening this week! Please make sure you check the events section of our page, to be informed!
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William Beaumont Army Medical Center
Do you have a question about COVID Testing? Flu shots? EFMP? Pharmacy? Dental? Blood Donations?
Well join us tomorrow, at noon, as we livestream the Patient and Family Partnership council meeting and you can ask your question to the panel of experts.
You can ask your question in comments now, in this post. We can address it tomorrow during the meeting.
See you all tomorrow and stay healthy and safe!
Fort Bliss MWR
We are disappointed to announce that the final two nights of the Spooktacular have been cancelled. We will service 500 cars tonight but that is all. This decision was made to align ourselves with the city’s recent two week shut down. We hope everyone is able to have a Happy Halloween safely at home with your families. Fort Bliss, Texas
Fort Bliss, Texas
The amended "Fort Bliss Come to Work Safe, Live Safe Order" published Oct. 26 is still in effect, but the senior commander expanded the definition of "immediate family" to include grandparents.
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1st Armored Division
Announcement from the 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Sean Bernabe:
Since early October, El Paso and surrounding communities have seen wide-spread transmission of COVID-19. We continue to watch these trends closely and stay in contact with City Leaders.
Earlier today, in a press release, the El Paso COVID-19 Task Force highlighted three sources of community spread: (1) visiting local stores; (2) eating at restaurants and bars; and (3) traveling to and from Mexico. The Mayor and other officials are taking action within El Paso to address these three areas.
Unfortunately, we continue to see steep increases in active cases on Fort Bliss. To help slow the spread of COVID-19 within the Fort Bliss Community, we must take aggressive action now.
In light of the most recent decisions of El Paso officials and the restrictions they put in place, I have made the decision to adjust our posture on Fort Bliss. These changes will ensure we protect the health of our Fort Bliss Community while also supporting and remaining in synch with our El Paso neighbors.
Today, I signed the Third Amended Fort Bliss Come to Work Safe, Live Safe Order. Here are a few key changes from the updated order:
(1) Curfew for Fort Bliss. Travel deemed non-mission essential will cease from 10 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. This curfew aligns exactly with the City of El Paso.
(2) Visitor Restrictions. The only authorized persons within residence are members of the household and immediate family members or those present for the purpose of conducting authorized essential activities. This restriction is in alignment with the City of El Paso.
(3) Teleworking. Unit commanders and/or supervisors are encouraged to utilize teleworking to reduce the number of personnel physically present in the work place on a daily basis.
(4) Cancellation of Trunk-or-treating events. Unit-sponsored trunk-or-treat events are no longer authorized. This cancellation also aligns with El Paso guidance. The MWR drive-thru event is the only remaining authorized Halloween event on Fort Bliss.
(5) Off-post dining and restaurant services. While within the greater El Paso area, service members are prohibited from sit-down dining or “dining-in” at off-post restaurants. Non-service members are highly encouraged to follow these instructions.
There are no additional changes to current facility hours and operations as the previous amended Come to Work Safe, Live Safe order specifies.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and compliance with these new measures. Again, it is imperative that we take aggressive action now to help flatten the curve within the Fort Bliss Community and in the greater El Paso area.
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0800 UPDATE
ACPs: There is no change to access control points. All gates are open as scheduled.
AAFES Operations: Personnel are reporting at 10 a.m. for all AAFES operations today and will open as soon as possible once the teams report unless roads are red or black.
GIF: CLOSED.
MEDICAL: Outpatient services are closed; all appointments will be rescheduled. If you don't receive a call from your clinic, please call the appointment line to reschedule. You can also reschedule on the Patient Portal. All outpatient pharmacy services are also closed.
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Due to the adverse winter weather forecast for the El Paso region on Tuesday, 27 October 2020, the Senior Commander has directed a weather closure for Fort Bliss on 27 October 2020, with the exception of those personnel the Chain of Command has designated as Mission Critical. Those not designated Mission Critical will remain at home and leverage telework when available. Those that are directed to remain at home are strongly encouraged to stay off the local area road network to avoid potential accidents and significant traffic delays. Unless directed otherwise, the installation will reopen on Wednesday, 28 October 2020 at a time to be designated.
Directorate of Emergency Services will not close or have any degraded services.
Fort Bliss Training Ranges will degrade operations 27 Oct 2020. Pretty much limited to only live fires on ranges.
Directorate of Human Resources:
- All Transition Services (Retirement Services, Separations, Soldier for life Transition Assistance Program) are degrading but remaining open.
Directorate of Public Works areas that are closed, but personnel available via phone:
- Housing Services (Housing Services Office and Unaccompanied Housing), (915) 568-5314
- Reimbursable Utilities, (915) 6514
- Engineering Services (Design and Construction Management), (915) 568-7635
- Environmental, (915) 568-7031
- Master Planning, (915) 568-5933
Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation:
- Open: All CDC and School Age Service-normal hours of operation.
- AER-Emergency and contact number, American Red Cross 1-877-272-7337
- Closed:
All Fitness Centers
All Pools
Soldier Activity Center
Auto Crafts/Arts and Hobby
Mickelsen Library
Biggs Park
Leisure Travel Services
Centennial Banquet Center
Desert Strike Lanes
Underwood Golf
Rod and Gun Club
Coffee Shops
Warrior Zone
Old Fort Bliss Museum
Army Community Service
Closed: Equal Employment Opportunity Office
Fort Bliss officials will continue to monitor weather conditions. Please monitor Fort Bliss social media accounts, the Fort Bliss website and local news for updates.
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William Beaumont Army Medical Center
According to the CDC, your mask should cover your nose and mouth and be secure under your chin. It also should be snug against the sides of your face. Wearing your mask appropriately helps to stop the spread of COVID-19.
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So sorry to inform...
William Beaumont Army Medical Center
Here are your options in getting the Influenza Vaccine this year. If you have questions regarding the flu vaccine, please send us a private message with your query and a phone number that you can be reached at. #fighttheflu
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Mayor of El Paso - Dee Margo
The fight against COVID-19 is not over. This morning, we reported 717 new positive cases. This unprecedented number of new cases has left us no other option than to implement restrictions to slow the spread of the virus.
The following will take effect at 12:01 AM:
-Limit occupancies back to 50%
-After 9:00 PM restaurants are limited to take out and drive-thru only
-Gatherings in parks are limited to groups of 10 or less
-Pause all indoor sports and limit outdoor sports to no spectators
-No home gatherings
-No visitors to facilities that care for the elderly
-ALL requests for exemption submitted to my office for any gathering from this point forward are suspended until further notice
I am in contact with hospital leadership on a daily basis in order to make appropriate requests for resources from the Governor Abbott. As requested, 100 hospital personnel arrived this week.
Region 19 asked me to contact the Governor’s office to express support for delaying in person instruction at schools. They are still going through the process with TEA, and we hope to receive an answer today.
Early voting is underway, and our new directive will not impact polling locations, or your ability to cast your vote. Safety protocols have been issued and are being followed by the County Elections Department.
We are not statistics, we are people- and we need to protect our people, and the only way we are going to protect each other and our community is by wearing face coverings, social distance, limit outings to essential needs only, and wash our hands.
El Paso is resilient, and we will get through this. I will continue to communicate with the Governor to ensure we have what we need to persevere. El Paso, I implore you, we must take care of ourselves to take care of each other. #ElPasoTX #COVID19
Tomorrow's Zombie Run has been cancelled.
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Due to the recent change in El Paso Community restrictions and for the safety and well-being of everyone, our Zombie Run has been cancelled and Mobile Teddy Bear has been modified.
Refunds will be given to all that registered and paid for the Zombie Run. Please be patient while we work out the details to refund your registration fee. Please stay tuned on Facebook for more information regarding the refund process.
If you have yet to pick up your zombie neck gaiter that came with your registration, you will be able to pick it up today, Friday October 16th, at Freedom Crossing 11am -1pm. If you are unable to make it, you can get it when you go for a refund.
Teddy Bear Mobile will now be a "take-home kit." The kit includes everything the original ticket price included (shell, stuffing, charm, birth certificate and backpack) and you will still be able to choose your buddy. We will be providing everyone that purchased tickets a chance to choose their pet early next week (more details to follow). You will be able to pick up your kits next Saturday, October 24th, from 10am - 1pm or the following week at your convenience.
We still have approximately 78 take home kits available at the $10.00 price thanks to our wonderful sponsors USAA. Your last chance to purchase your tickets is today from 11am -1pm at Freedom Crossing.
Our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause, the health and safety of our Fort Bliss Community is at the forefront of our decisions. Stay safe and we hope to be back to providing safe and fun programming for our soldiers and families soon!
5005 N Piedras St
El Paso, TX
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Commander COL Erik G. Rude
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WBAMC FRG IS WORKING HARD GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS! Thank you #Operationhomefront and our Volunteers!
Dance off at Org Day!
WBAMC CHAMPIONS!!
WBAMC and USASMA for the final game!
Check out some of our volunteers having fun at the Easter Egg Hunt!
It is happening now! Come to the WBAMC Easter Egg Hunt!
We really hope you will be here tonight. It is going to be a blast!
We really hope that you are planning on attending the WBAMC Holiday Ball tonight. It is going to be a great event!
WBAMC Change of Command and Relinquishment of Responsibility
Wyler Aerial Tramway - Texas Parks & Wildlife
1700 McKinley Ave410th Civil Affairs Battalion FRG
6400 Dyer StFort Bliss Tennis Club & Fitness Zone
262 Club RoadBorder Network for Human Rights
2115 N Piedras StMilitary Rent-All (Fort Bliss)
1743 Victory Ave1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss Museum
1735 Marshall Rd, Fort Bliss
Charlie Company, 1-77 Armor FRG
BLDG 20455 (Biggs AAF, Fort Bliss)
1st Armored Division Sustainment Brigade
20100 Eagle St.
Healthcare Management Student Organization
500 W University Ave
Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Armored Division
11250 Sims Street
Department of Tribal Empowerment
11100 Santos Sanchez St
A Troop, 6th Squadron 1st Cavalry Regiment
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