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Mission First, Family Always!!

sources and services that will better

assist your family through both good

and tough times. It is our hope that

we can help enhance and enrich

yourfamilies experience while

youre a part ofourguard family.

We are truly grateful for your con-

tinued support of your guard soldier

and we fully intend on showing our

appreciation by supporting Guard

Families in every way possible.

This is the first issue of the new

monthly 345 Family Newsletter.

This newsletter is part of a new

collaborative effort from the 345

unit staff and our Family Readiness

Group to create a Battalion family

program that will better serve the

needs of our soldiers families.

Our goal is to inform and support

you along your journey as a family

member of the National Guard in

any and every way that we can.

Without you, the family member,

standing by your National Guard

member, a successful National

Guard does not exist. Your success

and self-reliance are our motivators.

We strive to support and educate in

every way possible.

With the ever changing face and

duties of the Army National Guard,

it is imperative to look to the future

of family programs while remaining

flexible in the present.

We understand that serving in the

Army National Guard can present

new challenges to military families.

No matter what challenges may

arise, we at 345 CSSB strive to

empower you with the tools, re-

FAMILY PROGRAM

FAMILY READINESS GROUP (FRG)

We are currently looking for a new

Coordinator for the HHC 345 CSSBFamily Readiness Group. The FRGCoordinator must be an individualwho is a family member, spouse or

significant other of a 345 soldier.

The FRG coordinator is a person thatserves as a conduit for people whoneed help finding valuable militaryresources and also serves as the unitsspokesperson for all family readiness

issues. The coordinator is also an

active participant in the NationalGuard Family Program. For moreinformation about FRG and the FRGCoordinator position please contactone of the following individuals

listed below. Thanks!

CPT Frank Carter(214) 340-9954

frank.r.carter8.mil@mail.mil

SFC Bruce Withrow (580) 490-3422

bruce.s.withrow.mil@mail.mil (405) 312-6862

345 CSSBHHC 345 CSSB

2015 Veterans BlvdArdmore, OK 73401

(580) 490-3400

Volume 1, Issue 1 August 2013

With the ever chang-

ing face and duties of

the Army National

Guard, it is imperative

to look to the future

of family programs

while remaining flexi-

ble in the present.

MPSC..its about people

Sarah WaggonerFamily Readiness Support Assistant

Office: 405-475-1936Mobile: 405-227-7680Sarah.m.waggoner2ctr@mail.mil

6800 N. Kelly Ave. #TC 132Oklahoma City, OK 73111

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Whats a FAS, FRSA, FRG?

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OUR NATIONAL GUARD FAMILY!!!Here at CSSB the word family truly matters to us! I've always felt that the people in this unit wereone big family, and it's an honor to carry on this unit's tradition of taking care of its people like family.We say 'mission first, family always, and it's true because when our families and our personal lives are in

order we can effectively set ourselves to accomplishing the great mission set before us.

Without you and the continued support of families like yours, the mission success of this great Nation andState would not be possible. Not only do we owe a great deal of thanks to our soldiers for their continued

service to both community and nation, but we at 345 are eternally grateful for the sacrifice, dedicationand support of our soldiers families. The support and encouragement of our loved ones mean the world to

the soldiers serving in this unit and we intend on doing as much as possible to provide support to our

guard families.

Thank you again for your support,

Sincerely,

LTC BRAD CARTER

345 CSSB Commander

FAS - Family Assistant Specialist-Assigned to regions throughout the state to provide support andGuidance on issues such as DEERS, TRICARE, ESGR, Financial &Legal.

-Conduct monthly outreach calls to families of deployed serviceMembers.

FRSA - Family Readiness Support Assistant

-Assigned to BDEs & MACOMs-Work for Command; help implement Commandersintent for Family Readiness.

- Provide training, coordination & information to Command, units& FRG volunteers.

FRG - Family Readiness Group-Led by trained volunteers, FRGs often host social & educationalPrograms for units to show family & service member support.

HHC 345

CSSB

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During the July drill weekend CSSB hosted a Community/Open House event for

both members of the Ardmore community & surrounding area as well as soldiers

families to attend. This event presented an excellent opportunity for fun for the

whole family!

Free hot dogs, burgers and refreshments were provided by the unit. The event fea-

tured some hands on military weapon, equipment and vehicle exhibits for commu-

nity members to take part in. We also had a large inflatable obstacle course and

games for children to include a dunk tank and football toss.

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COMING SOON!!!!!

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