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While this is an open forum, it's also a family friendly one, so please keep your comments and wall posts clean. In addition to keeping it family friendly, we ask that you follow our posting guidelines here. If you don't comply, your message will be removed:
-We do not allow graphic, obscene, explicit or racial comments or submissions nor do we allow comments that are abusive, hateful or intended
Operating as usual
Thank you to all the families that came out to the Fort Lee “Grand Illuminations” and the decorating of the SOS “Hero Tree”. And thank you to MG and Mrs. Simerly, CSM and Mrs. Torres and our Garrison Commander, COL Hoyman for spending time with our families and honoring their loved ones.
If you did not hang an ornament for your loved one, you can stop by the SOS office and still make your ornaments.
Join us for the SOS and EFMP Holiday Movie Night on 15 Dec at 5 pm at the Lee Playhouse. Your family will have a chance to take a Photo with Santa and watch a Holiday movie with pizza, popcorn and hot cocoa. Don't forget to wear your cozy PJ's to enjoy the movie! Please RSVP to the SOS office at 804-734-6445/6446.
Thank you to some of our Gold Star Mothers that came out and helped SOS decorate the Fallen Service Member Memorial Tree in the Lee Club and our new “Hero tree” in the SOS office.
Our Fallen Hero tree is up in the Lee Club for the Holidays. Take a look at some great pictures of our families decorating the tree.
Holiday hours for FMWR facilities and ACS.
As we get closer to 2023 and the changes with SBP…DFAS Cleveland has set up a dedicated line for Active Duty Survivors to assist.
Active Duty Survivor Line
The Active Duty Survivor Line was established for the Cleveland Customer Care Center to provide dedicated customer service to those annuitants who had members pass away while on active duty. The number is 855-295-8040.
The 2023 SBP-DIC Offset Elimination is coming soon! In the third and final phase that begins January 1, 2023, the SBP-DIC offset is fully eliminated. That means spouses will begin to receive their full SBP monthly payments beginning with their January 2023 entitlement, which will be paid on February 1, 2023. See our new Quick Reference Guide at https://www.dfas.mil/sbpdicnews
The Gold Star Gamers organization is looking for kids ages: 13-19 to participate in a gaming event. Parents can register at the link on the flyer or email: [email protected]
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Fort Lee Survivor Outreach Services honored our parents in observance of Gold Star Mother’s Day. Our mothers and fathers hung a picture of their loved ones on our Wall of Honor in the SOS office. Our Garrison Command Team, COL Hoyman and CSM Love along with the Hoyman Family attended and assisted the survivors with placing their loved ones pictures on our wall. The event ended with a meal provided by Colonial Heights Mission BBQ.
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Photos from Survivor Outreach Services, Fort Lee, VA's post
Photos from Survivor Outreach Services, Fort Lee, VA's post
Photos from Survivor Outreach Services, Fort Lee, VA's post
Just a few photos captured at today's Run for the Fallen . Stay tuned for more.
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Residents can expect to see and/or hear a relatively low frequency of military aircraft in the U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command Headquarters area here at Fort Lee today, Friday and Saturday, as we ready for the special open-to-the-public “Meet Your Army” celebration at Fort Lee Aug. 27 from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. If viewing, as always, maintain a safe distance from aircraft readying to land or take off.
"Meet Your Army" will feature military training demos, equipment displays, hands-on activities, music from the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band and a whole lot more.
Members of the public are welcome to take part in this unique opportunity to interact with U.S. military personnel and learn more about what they do and how they do it.
Starting Jan. 1, 2023, the Optional Annuity for Dependent Children under the Survivor Benefit Plan will revert back to the surviving spouse. Learn more about how the repeal of the SBP-Dependency and Indemnity Compensation offset may affect you here: https://www.dfas.mil/RetiredMilitary/survivors/SBP-2023-Optional-Child-Annuity-Reversion/.
It is time for the Fort Lee, Run for the Fallen. It will be held on Saturday, September 10 (Rain Date: September 17), 8:30 a.m. This run features a one-mile and 5K course; both start off at Williams Stadium; check-in begins at 7 a.m. No registration required. You can attend in person or experience it virtually.
In person participants will need to pick up your bib at Army Community Services, Survivor Outreach Services Office, 3312 A Avenue, Bldg. 12010 on September 7 & 8, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
For those participants who would like to participate virtually, visit https://www.lee.armymwr.com/programs/runforthefallen for virtual participation options details and the SOS run event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1407074993124203/?active_tab=discussion
If you'd like a photograph of your fallen military member or battle buddy to be displayed on the route, email it to [email protected]
For additional details, call (804) 734-6445 or 734-6446.
Units can register as group by calling 804-734-6445/6446.
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SOS partnered with EFMP and hosted a movie night to honor our SOS children in observance of Gold Star Children’s Day and also included our Fort Lee EFMP families. Thank you to everyone that attended!
IT'S HUNT THE GOOD STUFF THURSDAY! 👍
If you’re thinking of a career in IT, the Defense Department’s Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program opened a new pathway to help get 500 military spouses there. Express your interest by emailing [email protected], or contact the SECO Career Center at 800-342-9647 to learn more about the program and determine if you are a good fit.
https://myseco.militaryonesource.mil/portal/article/google-support-it-professional-certificate
Military Survivors and friends are invited to dial into the next Financial “Dine and Dial” call scheduled for Wednesday, 08/24/2022 Time: 9:00pm PST.
These calls, held at least quarterly, provide a forum for Military Survivors and friends to ask questions on education tools and to better understand identity theft minimization, saving and investing, estate planning considerations, tax issues, insurance, potential financial resources and budgeting concerns in creating financial success. You'll also have the chance to hear from various guest presenters and other peers!
Additional Questions? Contact:
Mark Dunlop, CFP, ChFC, AFC, AEP, CEBS, MSFS, MSM
Survivor Outreach Financial Counselor, Fort Leonard Wood
Tel#: (573) 596-0153
E:mail: [email protected]
Today is a historical day for su***de prevention and mental health in the U.S.! The National Su***de Prevention Lifeline, now known as the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, can be more easily reached by calling or texting 988, or chatting on 988lifeline.org.
988 serves as a universal entry point so that no matter where you live in the U.S., you can easily access 24/7 emotional support. You do not have to be suicidal to reach out. Our trained crisis counselors can help you through whatever mental health challenges you are experiencing.
We're so grateful to SAMHSA, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Federal Communications Commission, and our other su***de prevention and mental health partners in the field for working together to get us here, and we look forward to growing and expanding our services and supports in the years to come.
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Here are some grief camps for families.
Grieving can be a lonely experience. Learn how to cope and take advantage of bereavement camps, seminars and retreats for military families.
Happy Flag Day!
On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed the Flag Act of 1777, detailing the design of the flag for the newly formed United States of In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that June 14th would be known as National In 1949, National Flag Day was officially established as a holiday.
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