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08/21/2014

Lace up your shoes!

Get out your running shoes and head over to Freedom Crossing Saturday, September 13 for the 21st annual German-American Oktoberfest Night Run presented by the German Air Force Air Defense Center and Family and MWR.

You don’t have to be a runner to enjoy the event. Pre-race activities start at 4 p.m. and include the sale of German coffee, pastries and more. Children’s activities include a bounce house, games and Freedom Crossing play areas.

The run starts at 6 p.m. and features an 8-kilometer race and a 5-kilometer fun run/walk. There is also a military unit team division. The top three male and female finishers will win prizes.

Pre-register through September 11 at Soto PFC, Stout PFC, Milam PFC, or active.com. Late on-site registration will take place the day of the event from 3-5 p.m. and a $5 late registration fee will apply.

After the race, stay to enjoy German bratwurst and beer, and more entertainment, including live music.

Freedom Crossing is located at 1611 Haan Road on West Fort Bliss. For more information, call 744-5794.

08/21/2014

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1st Armored Division

A message from the Office of the Chief of Public Affairs:

"The Office of General Counsel (OGC) Standards of Conduct Office has ruled that Army employees, including Soldiers, may not take the ALS awareness "Ice Bucket Challenge" in uniform - including military uniforms and other civilian uniforms clearly showing an Army relationship - i.e. Department of Army civilian police uniform, and post it on the internet. ALS Association is a national non-profit organization. As such, participating in this event is subject to concerns about implied endorsement. The OGC is the federal agency that has final say on appropriate ethical behavior for Army personnel."

08/02/2014

Fort Bliss MWR

Are you ready for a challenge?

Sweat off some calories in the intense desert heat on August 16. Ten Miler in the Heat will kick-off at 7am at Soto PFC.

Registration is required and the cost is $10 for active-duty and $25 for all others until August 13. Register at Soto PFC, Stout PFC, or on active.com.

Late registration and packet pick-up will take place at Soto PFC from 5:30-6:30 on the day of the race. A $10 late fee will be charged.

Soto PFC is located at 20751 Constitution Ave on East Fort Bliss. For more information, call 744-5794.

08/02/2014

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Bring your families for a great end of summer concert by the 1AD Band.

08/02/2014

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Whether you are new to Fort Bliss or you have been here for years, there is always something new to learn. Come enjoy the giveaways, food, entertainment, door prizes and more!

The Bienvenidos a Bliss Relocation Fair is scheduled for 1-5pm Tuesday, August 5 at the Centennial Banquet and Conference Center.

The event gives newcomers a chance to get the scoop on their surroundings. The fair showcases services provided by Army Community Service, Family and MWR and various post support agencies, along with community resources, volunteer opportunities and more.

The Centennial is located at 11199 Sgt. E. Churchill St. on East Fort Bliss. For more information, call 569-4227.

08/02/2014

Fort Bliss MWR

08/02/2014

Fort Bliss MWR

$5 for DoD ID card holders and $8 for all others.

06/11/2014

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05/16/2014

This is a great event open to all DOD ID Card Holders

Thanks to your Fort Bliss Commissary and Smucker's, breakfast will be on them on May 21st starting at 7:30 at Biggs Park. Come enjoy pancakes fresh off the griddle, biscuits and sausage, Uncrustables, muffins, juice, hot coffee, and Dunkin Donuts Iced coffee all for free! This event is open to all DoD ID card holders and will run until 10:30. This free event was awarded to the Commissary for their successful display execution and entry into a contest that Smucker's ran last year. Join us as we eat and say thank you to Deca and Smucker's.

05/09/2014

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05/09/2014

3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division

03/20/2014

Volunteers of the Renegade Battalion were recognized for their dedication and support to the soldiers and families. Presented to them by LTC Niedringhaus and CSM Weaver

Volunteers of the Renegade Battalion were recognized for their dedication and support to the soldiers and families. Presented to them by LTC Niedringhaus and CSM Weaver

02/21/2014

Our Renegade Soldiers!

BSTB had a Battalion Run this morning and will close out the day with their Battalion Ball this evening.

02/21/2014

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We caught the leprechaun that stole the .2 off of our 6 mile run. Register now for the official St. Patrick’s Day 10K (6.2miles) Pub Run. The run starts at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 15 at Freedom Crossing.

The 10K Saint Patricks's Day Pub Run is open to all, including the El Paso community. All participants will receive a performance T-shirt.

Age groups are 19-under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49 and 50-over. Register at Stout and Soto PFCs and online at www.active.com. Early registration is $10 for active-duty military assigned to Fort Bliss and costs $20 for all other runners. Early registration closes Wednesday, March 12. Late registration will be held on-site from1-2:30 p.m. the day of the event and costs an additional $10 for all runners.

The St. Patrick's Day 10K Pub Run is generously sponsored by USAA and First Command.

Freedom Crossing is located off of Marshall Road on West Fort Bliss. To learn more, call (915) 744-5794.

02/21/2014

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Test your culinary skills for a chance to win great prizes at the Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club's Chili Cook-Off!

The competition heats up from noon-5 p.m. Saturday, February 22. Registration is free for competitors; simply stop by the club or call (915) 568-2983 to sign up. The first-place winner will take home a $100 gift card.

Chili lovers, make sure you come hungry: $5 buys a sample of each chili, cornbread and a beverage. Additional chili can be purchased from the Rod and Gun Club, as well.

The Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club is located at Bldg. 3730 Roy Johnson Lane in northeast El Paso. For more information, call (915) 568-2983.

12/05/2013

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12/03/2013

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Fort Bliss invites the public to the Fort Bliss Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Thursday Dec. 5, 2013 at 5 p.m. at Center Chapel One vicinity Memorial Circle on Sheridan Road and Pershing Circle on West Fort Bliss. Music will be provided by the Fort Bliss Community Choir and the 1st Armored Division Band Ensemble.

11/30/2013

Timeline Photos

11/20/2013

Freedom Crossing at Fort Bliss

Join us for Freedom Crossing’s Holiday of Heroes Tree Lighting Celebration on Saturday, November 23rd from 6pm to 9pm to celebrate our Nation’s heroes and the holiday season! The free event will take place on our promenade and outdoor fireplace and will feature both live holiday music and DJ, photos with Santa, the Salvation Army Band and their Red Kettle Kick-off, free hot chocolate and coffee, our animated tree light show, and more! Plus, we’ll have a special performance from country music artist, Savannah Berry. Savannah has recorded and performed alongside some of country music’s biggest stars, including a duet with Sugarland, and competed on Season 4 of NBC’s The Voice. She will perform her new Christmas single, “Silent Night Without You”, as a special dedication to our Fort Bliss soldiers and families. This will be a very memorable night and the perfect way to kick off the holiday season!

11/06/2013

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Fort Bliss invites the public to the Fort Bliss Veterans Day Ceremony tomorrow Nov. 7, 2013 at 9 a.m. at Memorial Circle located at Sheridan Road and Pershing Drive on West Fort Bliss. Master Sergeant Ralph Sanchez, USA (Ret.) will be the guest speaker. Additionally, Sergeant Sean Landers will receive the Silver Star for combat actions while serving in Afghanistan. Please join us as we "Honor All Who Served".

11/05/2013

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10/29/2013

3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division

3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division

Bulldog Families, the Facebook Townhall Meeting that was scheduled for Oct. 30th has been moved to Nov. 6th. The event will start at 6:00 pm and run until 8:00 pm. If you have any questions that you would like to be addressed during this meeting please send them to [email protected]
As always - Bulldogs! Lead the Pack!

10/22/2013

3/1 BSTB NTC Rotation 14-01

3/1 BSTB NTC Rotation 14-01

3/1 Brigade Special Troops Battalion at the National Training Center

10/21/2013

Untitled Album

10/21/2013

Fort Bliss Vendor Show hosted by ADS!

10/10/2013

Please come out and support this great event on October 24th!

10/08/2013

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Good News!

All Fort Bliss civilian employees will be back to work Tuesday. All post agencies and facilities are back to normal operating hours. However, expect longer wait times for the next week as they work through their backlog.

10/02/2013

Check out the photos from NTC!

We are now at training day 5 in our NTC rotation and the 'Bulldog' Brigade is charging forward to accomplish our mission. Here is a few photos of our training so far.

10/01/2013

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Attention Families!

As you are aware, annual funding for the federal government expired midnight last night. We have entered a period with an Absence of Appropriations. Financial obligations are allowed only to conduct an orderly shutdown of operations, or to continue those activities that are determined to be "excepted" in order to maintain national security and provide protection of life and property.

Last night, President Obama signed into law a bill that protects all service members from government shutdown. The majority of Fort Bliss’ DA and DoD civilians will be furloughed without pay until the lapse of appropriations ends. Some civilians are excepted from furlough.

Exceptions to furlough have been granted for some civilians who work in areas dealing with life, health, safety, or in the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program have been excepted. Additionally, civilian employees supporting deployed units or units on Prepare to Deploy Orders have been excepted. Finally, some employees supporting readiness build for units projected to deploy in FY14 have been excepted.

In order to facilitate a graduated transition to furlough, all civilian personnel, both excepted and non-excepted, reported to duty today to receive formal notification of their furlough status.

The installations pools, gyms, and MWR facilities will remain open. WBAMC and all Fort Bliss clinics will remain open. At this point, there are no changes to ongoing medical operations, however, if the lapse in appropriations continues beyond the short-term—as defined by the next 72 hours--we can reasonably anticipate longer wait times at all pharmacies and longer wait times for appointments.

The Fort Bliss Commissary is open today until 9PM, however, it will close tomorrow until an agreement on appropriations is reached by the Senate, Congress, and the President.

09/25/2013

3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division

3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division

Bulldog Families, as our National Training Center Rotation enters it's next phase, Soldiers will not be allowed to use personal electronic devices, including cell phones. The reason for this is to keep Soldiers focused on the training at hand. If an emergency situation arises please contact Brigade Staff Duty at 915-741-1508.

09/12/2013

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Stay safe!

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for west El Paso, Chaparral, Anthony, Berino, Anthony Gap, Chamberino, Vado, and Franklin Mountains State Park.

Road Closures

TX-DOT officials have confirmed Trans mountain Road is also closed because of impassable road conditions caused by a rock slide.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District One office is assisting law enforcement with the closure of NM-51 in the Truth or Consequences/Elephant Butte area. This is due to flooding and water rising.

Roadway alerts will be posted on the NMDOT we www.nmroads.com which can be retrieved by call 511 in New Mexico, or 1-800-432-4269 out of state.

The following roadways are closed in the El Paso District.

Loop 375 Trans Mountain due to rock slide (El Paso County)
FM 1437 Flooding and high water (Hudspeth County)
FM 2249 Flooding and high water (Hudspeth County)
FM 1576 Flooding and high water (Hudspeth County)
FM 1108 Flooding and high water (Culberson County)
FM 1111 Flooding and high water (Hudspeth County)


Cancellations

The El Paso Parks and Recreation Department would like to announce that all baseball as well as earlier announced softball games scheduled tonight are cancelled.

All City of Las Cruces athletic fields are closed today (Thursday, September 12, 2013) due to inclement weather. For more information contact Rudy Trevino at (575) 541-2578.

The Greater El Paso Landfill is closing early today due to poor road travel conditions at the landfill caused by the rainfall, the city’s Environmental Services Department announced.


The landfill, at 2300 Darrington Road, will be closed to the general public effective immediately to ensure the safety of Environmental Services customers and employees.


The landfill will resume normal operating hours on Friday (September 13, 2013). The landfill is normally open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

WEBSTER UNIV ON BLISS, cancelled for tonight

Due to severe rain falling in our area, the San Elizario Independent School District is canceling all after-school activities for Thursday, September 12, 2013.

All students are currently safe at school but if parents wish to pick up their children they may do so.

GISD all parent meetings CANCELLED tonight

Delays

Heavy rains and flooding over many areas of El Paso and West Texas are causing delays in transportation schedules for non-emergency medical passengers who utilize the Project Amistad Transit System.

Project Amistad passengers who need additional assistance or have questions may call the agency's Call Center at 915-532-3415.

09/10/2013

Fort Bliss MWR

Get creative with special-event Crafts, Cocktails and Canvases 2-5 p.m., Saturday September 28 and Sunday, September 29 at Old Fort Bliss Replica.

Saturday will be full of rustic views, with your choice of painting Old Fort Bliss Replica with artist Stephanie Conroy or stamping leather with Tandy Leather.

Sunday’s wreath-making craft or lovely painting of a wine and grapes rounds out the weekend.

For $25 per person, per day, you will enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, two cocktails and your choice of craft or painting. Join us one day, or both days to share in the fun!

Space is limited, and registration is required. For more information, call (915) 569-6071 or e-mail [email protected].

09/10/2013

Fort Bliss MWR

The world will converge on Fort Bliss October 15-19 for the 2013 World Military Taekwondo Championship. The competition will showcase teams from 25 countries as athletes battle it out to become a world taekwondo champion.

Opening ceremonies will take place at 7 p.m. October 15 at Stout PFC, located at 2930 Cassidy Road. The preliminary sparring competitions will be in held at Soto PFC, 20751 Constitution Ave., East Fort Bliss.

The competition schedule includes:

Wednesday, October 16
•Sparring Preliminaries: 10:30 a.m.-noon and 2-5 p.m., Soto PFC
•Award Ceremonies: 7 p.m., Stout PFC

Thursday, October 17
•Sparring Preliminaries: 9 a.m.-noon and 2-5 p.m., Soto PFC
•Award Ceremonies: 7 p.m., Stout PFC

Friday,October 18
•Sparring Preliminaries: 9:30 a.m.-noon and 2-5 p.m., Soto PFC
•Award Ceremonies: 7 p.m., Stout PFC

Saturday, October 19
•Sparring Preliminaries: 9:30 a.m.-noon and 2-5 p.m., Soto PFC
•Award and Closing Ceremonies: 7 p.m., Stout PFC

Spectators are welcome and admission is free. For more information, visit blissmwr.com or call (915-744-5798). Learn more about CISM at http://www.cism-milsport.org.

09/03/2013

3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division

Bulldog Brigade Facebook Townhall Meeting will be held on 30 OCT 2013 from 1800 to 2000. Please view the flyer for more information.
Links to Battalion pages:
2-5 IN - https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/bobcatbattalion
1-41 IN - https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/141infantrybattalion
1-13 CAV - https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/WarhorseSquadron
4-1 FA - https://www.facebook.com/BulldogBrigade#!/41fieldartillerybn?fref=pb&hc_location=profile_browser
125th BSB - https://www.facebook.com/BulldogBrigade#!/pages/125-BSB-TEAM/188199453032?fref=pb&hc_location=profile_browser
3/1 BSTB - https://www.facebook.com/BulldogBrigade#!/pages/BSTB-31-AD/343968405693?fref=pb&hc_location=profile_browser

08/19/2013

Join us for the Battalion Town Hall Meeting on 27 August!