White Fox Family

12/14/2020

Alright y'all, can we be real? 2020 has been a dumpster fire, and COVID is keeping us from doing anything to celebrate the holidays together as a Bandit battalion. So this year, we're trying something a little different...

This Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, there will be a Tank and a Bradley set up with holiday decorations under the 1-37 AR Desert Shade. Use the link below to sign up for a 10 minute time slot and come have a family picture taken. Use them on holiday cards (are we doing that this year???), post them to Facebook, use them however to share with friends and family scattered near and far. There will also be a little treat for all the kiddos. Masks will be required except for during pictures.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d44aeac2ea4fcc52-137

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

12/07/2020

Get excited! The drive-in movie is this Friday night!! Bring your own snacks, and come check out this cool experience!

There will be a collection box available to support the 2nd Brigade food drive ❤️ Just in case you were wondering, HHC is crushing everyone in the 1-37 collection competition!!!!

11/29/2020

Time to bring it, Bandits! Winning company gets a 4 day pass!!

To support 2BDE's food drive to fill the Junior Enlisted Family Center's pantry, 1-37 AR is hosting a competition between companies (including A Co/40th BEB and 40th BEB Rear D) from 1-15 December. Thanks for your support!!!

11/24/2020

Fort Bliss MWR

Take a slow drive through Biggs Park and view a winter wonderland lights display!

Every Friday & Saturday in December!
(Starting Dec. 4, ending Dec. 19)

Sponsored by Happy’s Irish Pub - Ft. Bliss, Freedom Crossing at Fort Bliss and Special Operations Recruiting

INFO: 915-588-8247

11/21/2020

Save the date!! 2nd Brigade is hosting a drive-in movie night on Friday 11 December 2020 for 1-37 AR, 40th BEB, and 4-27 FA!

11/18/2020

Fort Bliss MWR

Mark your calendars for Trees for Troops!

10/27/2020

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.

10/27/2020

White Fox Families, late breaking information to send out:

For Tuesday, the Post will be closed due to inclement weather, only personnel designated Mission Critical will come in. Others are directed/strongly encouraged to stay off the roads. Unless directed otherwise, the installation will reopen on Wednesday 28 OCT.

Concerning COVID protection measures, the Command General has cancelled all unit trunk/treat activities which cancels our planned drive through trunk or treat. Soldiers will bring home candy bags for the children instead.

Fort Bliss will also follow the 2200 (10 pm) to 0500 (5 am) curfew and additional COVID protection directives from the city of El Paso.

10/27/2020

Fort Bliss, Texas

Fort Bliss, Texas

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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10/24/2020

Out of an abundance of caution for our Bandit and Battering Ram families (#ramdits), we are scaling down our Halloween event by cancelling the drive-in movie portion☹️

BUT!!! 🎃 The Candy Bag Giveaway is STILL ON! 🎃

So dress up the kiddos and swing through the 40th BEB motorpool for some Halloween candy from the Ramdit Family!!

10/09/2020

Join us for a Bandit Halloween candy pickup and Drive-In Movie Night!!!! Thursday 29 October behind the 1-37 AR building.

We will be handing out individual candy bags starting at 4:30pm then showing a family friendly Halloween movie starting at 7:30pm. All from the socially distanced safety of your car.

** Candy donations are greatly appreciated! ** Candy donations can be dropped off at CPT Lawrence’s office. Thanks for your support!!! Looking forward to seeing everyone again!!

09/24/2020

Fort Bliss MWR

Halloween is coming no matter what the CDC says!! So we are celebrating with a drive-thru trick or treat Spooktacular!!! We will continue into Halloween night if trick or treat on Fort Bliss is cancelled.
Decorations have already begun on buildings 11 & 12 on Pershing Road. Watch us transform over the next week!!

09/22/2020

ACS classes are now virtual and super convenient!!

*If you are interested in volunteering with the SFRG let me know!

Army Community Service has gone VIRTUAL! Register for classes today online by following the link below.

https://bliss.armymwr.com/happenings/army-community-service-has-gone-virtual

08/02/2020

Fort Bliss, Texas

Fort Bliss, Texas

Children actively playing on the Biggs Park playground do NOT need to wear masks, however, adults must wear masks at all times.

07/24/2020

1st Armored Division

1st Armored Division

Effective immediately by order of the 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss, Texas Commanding General, all Soldiers will wear masks while in uniform, both inside and outside buildings other than inside a Soldier's personal domicile or personal barracks room, regardless of the ability to socially distance themselves from others. This applies on and off-post. For Soldiers when in civilian attire, you are asked to wear a mask under those same conditions.

Soldiers will also wear the mask while in the Army's physical fitness uniform, unless you are conducting physical fitness training. Once Soldiers are done conducting PT, they will be required to immediately put the mask on and wear it.

To our Fort Bliss family members and community, while we cannot formally direct you to do so the same, we ask everyone to support and maintain this same level of protection to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. This requirement will remain in place until further notice.

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07/01/2020

Fort Bliss, Texas

These take effect Wednesday, July 8. One change from what we saw earlier, apparently Old Ironsides is now NOT 24/7, but it will be open, so there's that.

06/27/2020

Fort Bliss, Texas

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: Gate changes starting Monday, June 29, Constitution Gate will be open Monday-Friday, 5 a.m.-9 p.m., and MSG Pena Gate will be open 24/7.

06/12/2020

1st Armored Division

The Fort Bliss "Work Safe, Live Safe" Order. This order rescinds and replaces the Amended Fort Bliss "Stay Home Work Safe" order issued 21 May 2020.
Become familiar with this order and for more detailed individual questions, like about PCS moves, contact your chain of command. Updates will continue to be published here when applicable and through the official orders process with our units.

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05/21/2020

1st Armored Division

AMENDMENT UPDATE to Fort Bliss, Texas Stay Home, Work Safe Order!
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03/16/2020

COVID-19 UPDATE

COVID-19 UPDATE
Senior leadership at Fort Bliss is taking precautionary measures to prevent the contraction and spread of COVID-19 to protect the health of both the public and force, as well as maintain operational readiness.
Out of an abundance of caution, Soldiers returning from outside the continental U.S. from deployment or leave will be placed in quarantine for 14 days in designated areas on Fort Bliss. During the quarantine, Soldiers will not receive visitors, will be evaluated by medical professionals, and will be provided appropriate treatment if they present symptoms. There is no current requirement for quarantining Soldiers following domestic travel.
Leaves and passes are authorized locally within 100 miles of Fort Bliss at this time. All other domestic and international leaves and passes for Service members are currently unauthorized.
In addition, all official government-funded travel (temporary duty and permanent change of station) for Service members, DoD civilian personnel and DoD families is suspended through 11 May. Any exceptions may be granted by the Fort Bliss Senior Commander if the travel is determined to be mission-essential, necessary for humanitarian or medical reasons, or warranted due to extreme hardship. We are not restricting personal travel by family members, but encourage them to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines as they consider travel.
Fort Bliss remains in close coordination with our City of El Paso and state public health authorities to ensure the well-being of all.
We encourage everyone to follow the guidance issued by the CDC: washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, covering your mouth when you sneeze or cough, disinfecting frequently touched surfaces, maintaining social distancing, avoiding contact with those who have been sick, and avoiding large gatherings.
Leadership is closely monitoring the impact of COVID-19 on services for the installation community, to include clinics, schools, and child-care centers. We will continue to keep the community informed of the status of these programs and services.

03/09/2020

Lollaballooza

If any spouse is interested in playing kickball, here is the info!
https://bliss.armymwr.com/programs/lollabalooza

Lollaballooza Calling all spouses of Active Duty Soldiers! Grab your friends, neighbors, or unit spouses and form a kickball team. This is a double elimination tournament with teams competing throughout the day. Who will be crowned the Kickball Champions? Does your team lack kickball skills? We may....

03/01/2020

Congratulations to SGT Gray!

Congratulations to Sgt. Zachary Gray of 40th Brigade Engineer Battalion for being named the #StrikeSoldier for March! Gray is a (91A) M-1 Abrams tank system maintainer. He was chosen because he is devoted to placing the mission first and taking care of his Soldiers. He and his team work tirelessly to ensure the battalion's vehicles were ready for DEFENDER EUROPE-20. He managed his teams time and talent to accomplish the work of several month in under two weeks. He consistently places the well-being of his Soldiers before that of his own. He routinely takes on additional work and tasks so that his Soldiers can recover. Gray committed to being a #IronSoldier for life by re-enlisted to serve his country for an additional six years.

02/19/2020

***PRE-DEPLOYMENT TOWN HALL***

-When: February, 26th at 5:30 pm
-Where: Stayton Theater (2400 Hinman Road, FBTX 79916)
-Soldiers and families will be briefed on family support resources and have the opportunity to visit booths to receive additional information
*Childcare is NOT provided*

01/31/2020

***SFRG MEETING!!!***
Updated on 5 Feb

Date: 13 Feb
Time: 1600 (4 pm)
Location: TBA, likely the company... will update once confirmed

Topic:
*Welcome to the new CO and his family, Lawrence
*Hello to the new SFRG leader and Funds Custodian
*Update personal info
*Brief on upcoming events
*Give out CYS registration packet
*Answer any questions, concerns

We will NOT have JAG come out like originally planned, so if you haven't gotten a POA (power of attorney) go do it now before it becomes a huge mess later.

I know not everyone can make this work so please message this page if you or your soldier will not be there, that way we can get you the packet/ info you need.

Have a great day guys! Hope to see you at the meeting.