Live & Explore Magazine, August 2012

August 2012 • Dfmwr Events Magazine

DFMWR Events magazine

DFMWR Employee HighlightDirectorate, Family and

Morale, Welfare and Recreation• Director, Mr. Dallas J. Petersen

DFMWR Admin. Officer• Mrs. Liza Muñiz T. 787-707-3135

Business Operations Division • Chief: Mr. Jerome Hesby T. 787-707-3373, Bldg. 390, Suite 100

Community Recreation Division• Chief: Mr. Eric Hill • T. 787-707-3301Bldg. 390, Suite 100

Child, Youth & School Services • Chief: Ms. Carmen Dieppa T. 787-707-3399 / 3598 Bldg. 1147, Coconut Grove

Army Community Service • Chief: Mr. Rafael GilestraT. 787-707-3292 / 3709 / 3804 Bldg. 390, Suite 101

Marketing, Advertising & Commercial Sponsorship• Marketing Coordinator and Editor: Ms. Grace Meinhofer • T. 787-707-3719Bldg. 136, Miles Loop Street

Activities that were performed with the children in her care. She was hired as an employee to work in the Child Development Cen-ter. Mónica is currently working with the Preschool Age Group at the Child Development Center. As part of her Professional Development Ms. Mónica continues to work towards her BA De-gree in Early Childhood Field. This is a clear indication of her passion and loyalty towards the Early Child-hood Field. Thank you Monica for all your hard work and positive attitude working with the Military Families in Fort Buchanan.

Congratulations Mónica Santana! We are proud to announce to Fort Buchanan C o m m u n i t y

that you completed 13 Army Training Modules as your Foundation Training, which is a job requirement. Mónica has demonstrated Leadership Skills in her day to day work. Ms. Santana completed an 18 months Training in 12 months. Ms. Mónica started work-ing as a Summer Hire employee at the School Age Care during the Sum-mer Camp in 2011, demonstrating knowledge and disposition in all the

By Carmen Hernández, CYSS Training & Curriculum Specialist

Congratulations to Mónica Santana!

What’s Hot in our Programs?

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Come join us at our very first Motorcycle Show to be held on August 12th, 2012 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Community Club and Conference Center Parking lot. Some of the activities/events that will be featured are a video display on group riding techniques and helmet safety offered by the Directorate of Safety Office. They will also provide flyers and brochures in regard to Motorcycle Safety and a

special feature of Motorcycle Experience Seminar, where guests will “expe-rience” how it feels to sit on a motorcycle.

The Automotive Skills Center will be teaching how to change oil and proper motorcycle basic maintenance. The Puerto Rico Coast

Guard Riders will be providing information on the American Mo-torcycle Association and on bike safety.

Be part of our motorcycle show and bring your whole family, we’ll have music, inflatables for the kids, and a

mechanical bull. Our BBQ will also be selling our fa-mous 660 Burgers, pinchos and ribs.

Motorcycle competition categories will include paint, chromo, most original rider with motor-cycle, just to name a few. Invite your friends and neighbors; there will be open base policy for this

event. See you there!For more details call 787-707-5105.

The US Army does not officially endorse sponsors. Choose a designated driver. Do not drink & drive.

Winners of the “Coors Light takes you to the 2012 MLB all Star Game”“Tamialee Torres and William Torres were the lucky winners of the latest promotion sponsored by Coors Light, “Coors Light 2012 MLB All Star Game Experience”. Tamialee and William par-ticipated at Camp Santiago store and won a 4 days / 3 nights trip to Kansas City, Missouri to watch the 2012 MLB All Star Game. Besides the All Star Game Tamialee and William will be en-joying other activities that will make this experience a unique one. Watch out for more Coors Light promotions, maybe you are the next lucky winner.”

San Juan Night Celebrated at The Water Spout

Protective Equipment required for motorcycle riders & passengers: helmets, shatter re-sistant goggles or shield, leather boots or over the ankle shoes, long sleeved shirt or jacket, long trousers, gloves designed for motorcycle use and brightly colored upper garment during the day / reflective during the night.

A Big Thank You to the event’s sponsor:

Tropical music filled the air as families shared around the pools’deck and cooled off at the pool. Attendance exceed-ed expectations and everyone that attended had a great time.

Sponsored by


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The Army’s Official web site for military Families: www.myarmyonesource.com

Importance of Volunteers to the Army Mission

The Army Volunteer Corps mission statement reflects the Army tradition of caring for its own and encouraging care for others in the pursuit of a cohe-sive community. Closely related to this tradition are central Army concepts re-garding volunteer service:

• Volunteer programs promote selfless service across generations• Volunteer programs promote per-sonal and Professional development• Volunteer programs provide im-proved well-being and quality of life, a sense of belonging and ownershipValue Added:• During times of crisis and increased need for homeland security, strong, vi-tal volunteer-based organizations bring confidence to Soldiers that their fami-lies will have the support and resources to manage during deployments.• Army volunteers provide a special link between installation organizations, Army communities and the civilian community. Through daily activities and personal experiences, volunteers often become aware of situations and

conditions that require formal atten-tion and official consideration. • When resources are stretched and stressed, volunteers sustain and add vitality to programs that support Soldiers and their families.• Volunteers help market Army pro-grams and services by sharing their knowledge with community members. These volunteers lend credibility to these services because they are also members of the community.• Volunteers learn or improve skills and gain work experience that can increase self-confidence and improve mar-ketability for paid positions. • Army volunteers learn about com-munity resources making them more self-reliant.Register and become an Army Volunteer Corps at Fort Buchanan at myarmyonesource.com or request for assistance at the Office of Army Volun-teer Corps at Building 390 Crane Loop St., Suite 101 or contact us at 787-707-3365.

Fort Buchanan’s Army Volunteer Corps (AVC)First Year Office Inauguration& Army Community Service (ACS) 47th Birthday Open House Celebration

When: Wednesday, August 15th, 2012Where: Crane Loop St, Building 390, Suite 101Time: 11:00 am -1:00 pm

Come and See How We Serve You!See our displays and learn the latest services and programs available for you at ACS!Events:• Volunteer Program Ribbon Cake Cutting Ceremony at 12:30 pm• Open Registration for New Volunteers• ACS Scavenger Hunt• Office Tours from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm• sign up for a relax massage (5 min per person) - Courtesy of FAP Program

• token of appreciation for all attendees and all registered volunteers.

ACS Serving the Armed Forces Military Families: • Relocation • Employment Readiness • Army Volunteer Corps, • Mobilization & Deployment • Information & Referred • Family Advocacy Program • Financial Readiness • Army Emergency Relief • Exceptional Family Member Program • Army Family Team Building • Army Family Action Plan • Survivor Outreach Service (SOS)

For more Information: 787-707-3804

Army Community Service

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Advises Consumers with New Resources on What to Do if Their Identity is StolenIdentity theft has been the top com-plaint consumers reported to the FTC for the last several years. There are a few new twists on ID theft that the military community might be in-terested in child, tax, and medical IDT.

Knowing what to do is important be-cause an identity thief can hijack yourtax refund, alter your medical records, or prevent you from getting creditor a job. They can even borrow money in your child’s name.FTC has just announced some new free publications that explain how toprotect your child’s information and your own, and the immediate steps totake to limit damage from identity theft:• Taking Charge: What To Do If Your Identity Is Stolen http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/idtheft/idt04.pdf is a handbook with tips about protecting your information, and instructions, sample forms, and letters to help recover from theft.

Army Communty ServiceConsumer Advocacy Service

• Safeguarding Your Child’s Future <http://ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/con-sumer/idtheft/idt08.pdf> is a guideto help parents and guardians pro-tect a child’s information and repair damage caused by theft.• Identity Theft: What To Know, What To Do <http://ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/idtheft/idt01.pdf is aneasy-to-copy brochure covering the basics: how to avoid and respond toidentity theft.Servicemembers can download these materials or order copies in bulk.(http://bulkorder.ftc.gov.) We also have 3 new 1-minute Videos <http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft2012/> see them and all the materials at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/idtheft2012/All of this content is free and in the public domain - people can use it andshare it far and wide: they can link to it, hand out copies, or use the content in newsletters, websites, social network pages.For more information on preventing Identity Theft, you may contact the ACS Financial Readiness Program at 787- 707-3310.

Family Advocacy Program (FAP) New Parent Support Morning PlaygroupTuesdays, August 7th & 21st, Bldg. 1140 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Dealing with Family Stress & AngerThursday, August 9th and 30th at Bldg. 507 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

For information on FAP classes call FAP Educator at 787-707-3698 or e-mail: [email protected]

For the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program, Victim Advocate Services, Transitional Com-pensation (TC) Program, and Family Advocacy Program related information please call Ms. Wilda Díaz, FAP Manager & SARC at 787-707-3709 or via e-mail: [email protected]

FinanciaL Readiness Program Managing Family Financial StressThursday, August 9th, Bldg. 507from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Dealing with Family Stress & AngerThursday, August 15th at Bldg. 390, 1st Floor, Suite 101, from 10:00 am to 11:30amSpaces are limited, to attend you must reserve by calling ACS, 787-707-3310 or e-mail: [email protected]

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Child, Youth & School Services

ICYSmiles installed at Child Development Center

Eligibility and Waitlist Criteria for Child, Youth & School Service ProgramsChild, Youth and School Service pro-grams are open to all Active Duty and eligibility DoD and Federal em-ployees. Programs include the Child, Development Center (CDC), School Age Center (SAC), Middle School Pro-gram (MSP), Teen Center (TC), and Sports & Fitness Programs. In accor-dance with AR 608-10, Active Duty military personnel, to include Army, Navy Air Force, and Marines assigned to the installation, and Department of Defense employees are eligibility to all Army operated or sponsored CYS Services; However, AD military personnel have first priority. Non DoD employees, with children and youth enrolled in DDESS schools are eligible to use our after school (SAC & MST), sports and SKIES programs only. Eli-gible patrons are placed on program waitlist according to the following criteria: 1. Single AD, Married AD, and AD w/ Full Time working spouse or full time student/AW2/WT/ Surviving Dependant

2. Active Duty non-working spouse

3. Single DoD and DoD w/ FT working or attending school

4. Active Duty not assigned to Fort Buchanan

5. Non DoD: after school care For additional information or a copy of our Child, Youth and School Services Child Eligibility Criteria and Waiting List Procedures contact the Parent Central Services Office at 787-707-3787 or stop by building 1145, Au-subo Street, located in the Coconut Grove housing area.

Child Development Center (CDC) Hourly ProgramThe CDC Hourly program is offered Monday thru Friday to all eligible pa-trons enrolled in CYSS. The hourly program is offered on a first come first serve reservation base only. Par-ents are required to call to check the availability of spaces the morning of services needed. The hourly program is not a guaranteed childcare method.

The hourly program is available only if spots are open during the day. For more information about the hourly program or if you would like to enroll in the program you may contact the PCS office 787-707-3787.

ImAlone Training!!The August 9th ImAlone training is for youth and parents designed to help staff teach middle school and teen youth to be responsible, trustworthy, competent, capable, and safe while staying home alone. The training is for youth that do not attend CYSS programs and stay home alone while their parents are away. This provides parents and youth with the opportu-nity to analyze and create a plan to-gether that best suites the family. For more information or to register for the August 9th training contact Ms. Eve-lyn De La Cruz at 787-707-5066 or visit the PCS office building 1145, Ausubo Street, Coconut grove.

Youth Technology Laboratories (YTL) and Back to SchoolAs we all gear up for Back to School, it’s important that all parents are aware of some of the resources pro-vided by CYS Services Buchanan. Three Youth Technology Laboratories (YTL) are available to registered youth 6-18 years of age. Every week is full of a variety of age appropriate, fun proj-ects and opportunities: educational software, cool games, and Internet activities and access. Computer and technology programs encourage learning creative and technical skills in a fun and exciting way.

Technology lab instructors and other trained staff are designated to coor-dinate and facilitate the operations of the YTLs.

Youth using the Internet must have a CYSS Parent Permission Card for Internet Use.

• Family TimeParents, let your SAS and MST chil-dren enlighten you with their tech skills by participating with them in technology activities. Ask one of our Lab Techs when a good time to drop in might be.

• Home SchoolThe Youth Technology Labs are available to Home Schooled CYSS members.

• HomeworkEach YTL is coordinated with the Homework Center. Children can use the labs to do research, type school papers, or consult the lab resourc-es, they also have trained and knowledgeable staff who are available to assist your children with homework.

By: Thomas Adderly

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Child, Youth & School Services

5The US Army does not officially endorse sponsors.

Thank you to our sponsors for their contributions:

Every child has different interests and we offer a varied selection of after school opportunities.

Transportation provided to all children and youth attending CYSS center based programs ( CDC-SAC-MST)

For additional information and registration, contact the CYSS SKIESUnlimited Program located at Bldg. 1145, Ausubo Street

Tel. 787-707-3541/ 3787 or e-mail: [email protected]

Classes available in 2012Fee

$80.00 per month1 hour group classesor $100.00 per month ½ hour individual classes4 classes

$80.00 per month1 hour group classesor $100.00 per month½ hour individual classes4 classes

$80.00 per month1 hour group classes4 classes

$80.00 per month for4 group classes

Activity Ages Dates & time

5-18 years old Wednesdays3:00 pm – 4:00 pm4:00 pm – 5:00 pmIndividual classes are available upon request

5-18 years old Wednesdays3:00 pm – 4:00 pm4:00 pm – 5:00 pmIndividual classes are available upon request

5-18 years old Wednesdays3:00 pm - 4:00 pm or4:00 pm - 5:00 pmSaturdays10:00 am – 11:00 am or 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

5-18 years old Mondays & Fridays 4:00 pm-5:00 pmor 5:00 pm -6:00 pm

THEATER 6 - 18 years old $120.00 per month Tuesdays or Thursdays 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

ZUMBA 3 - 11 years old $70.00 per month Mondays, 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

KINDERTOTS $70.00 per month Mondays, 9:30 am - 10:00 amFrom 1½ to 2 years of age

SWIMMING 4 to 18 years old $50.00 for 8 sessions Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Seasonal Class Thursdays, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm or 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

PIANO

GUITAR

TENNIS

KARATE

Youth Sports BasketballSeason 2012September 22nd until November 3rdFor ages 4 - 18, Boys and GirlsRegistrations from July 27th to September 7th at CYSS Parent Central Services, Bldg. 1145 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.Fees: $40.00 Active Duty, DoD, Federal, National Guard, Reserve and Retiree dependants. For more details call 787-707-3466.

Kids Swimming LessonsFor ages 4 and upTuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm and 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm.Fee: $80.00 for 8 sessions per childSession’s dates:• August 14th to 29th• September 4th to 18th• October 2nd to 18thRegister at CYSS Parent Central Services Office, Bldg. 1145787-707-3787 / [email protected] provided to all children & youth attending CYSS Center based Programs (CDC, SAC, MST)


After 9/11, when the nation was still in shock over the unprecedented at-tack on U.S. soil, Shannen Rossmiller, a country judge and mother of three in rural Montana, was formulating a plan. Soon she was devouring literature on Islamic culture, teaching herself Arabic, and preparing to infiltrate the central nervous system of global terror: online networks. Her efforts succeeded be-yond imagination. Posing as an Islamic terrorist under dozens of screen aliases, she joined forces with the FBI and start-ed trolling jihadist chat rooms, striking up conversations at 3am with men as far away as Pakistan, and amassing evidence against an array of suspected terrorists both at home and abroad. Her work laid the foundation for the online searches so crucial to law en-forcement’s fight against terror today. Shannen’s husband, Randy, uncovered her double life after a chat room ter-rorist wiped out the family computer and reports rolled in that the Rossmill-ers were being targeted for reprisal. Undeterred, Shannen started work-ing with the FBI on sting operations, involving everything from jihadist cells to weapons caches to bomb plots, and bringing many of her targets to justice, as well as pioneering the digital entrap-ment tactics that are at the forefront of today’s war on terror. This is the story of one woman’s unexpected courage and how it changed the face of this global struggle.

What Are You Reading?New at the Library

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Fort Buchanan’s Post Library celebrates Women’s Equality Day and Back to School with a display of various reading materials and DVDs available for check-out.Customers’ first choice of new books and DVD selections, August 1st, 10:00 am.

The NCO JournalThis magazine is published monthly and is filled with great stories and thought-provoking articles. Please stop by the Library and pick up your FREE copy.

DVD Releases • August• Dark Tide, Rated PG-13 (DVD) • Chron-icle, Rated G (DVD) • Adele: Live at the Royal Albert Hall (Concert) (DVD) • The Brothers Bloom, Rated PG-13 (DVD) • An-swers to Nothing, Rated R (DVD) • Girl Fight, Not Rated (DVD) • Joyful Noise, Rated PG-13 (DVD) • Albert Nobbs, Rated R (DVD) • Superman VS The Elite, Rated PG-13 (DVD) • Beautiful Wave, Rated PG-13 (DVD) • Paraiso Travel, Rated R (DVD) • The Iron Lady, Rated PG-13 (DVD) • Bill Nye’s Solving for X (Educational DVD) • Birdsong (PBS), Not Rated • Paranor-mal Activity 3, Rated R (Blu-ray disc) • Good Deeds, Rated PG-13 (Blu-ray disc) • Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, Rated PG-13 (DVD) • Mission Impos-sible: Ghost Protocol, Rated PG-13 (Blu-ray disc) • Safe House, Rated R (DVD) • Safe House, Rated R (Blu-ray disc) • Born to be Wild, Rated G (Blu-ray disc) • The Witches of Oz, Not Rated (Blu-ray disc) • Underworld Awakeing, Rated R (Blu-ray disc) • Man on a Ledge, Rated PG-13 (Blu-ray disc) • Columbus Circle, Rated PG-13 (Blu-ray disc) • Explicit Ills, Rated R (Blu-ray disc) • For Colored Girls, Rated R (DVD) & (Blu-ray disc) • John Carter, Rated PG-13 (DVD) • John Carter, Rated PG-13 (Blu-ray disc)

Featured Books for Women’s Equality Day

The Unexpected PatriotWritten by Shannen Rossmiller

When Kelli (Linda Cardellini) returns home following a tour of duty in Iraq, she is welcomed with open arms by her husband Mike (Michael Shannon) and two children. Eager to get back to her old routines, she gradually realizes that the world she left behind is no lon-ger waiting for her. Bonus Features: Audio commentary with director Liza Johnson and cinematographer Anne Etheridge, Deleted Scenes - From Focus Features, the premiere global brand in original and daring cinema, comes Focus World charged with find-ing the most exciting voices in interna-tional and independent film.

Featured DVD for Return

a film by Liza JohnsonTuesday, August 28th, 2012

at 5:30 pm

Computer Orientations Offered monthly to assist customers in accessing public computers and reference resources on different sub-jects at Fort Buchanan Post Library. Our next orientations will be held on Wednesday, August 15th at 10:00 am.

Hooked on Crochet @ the Post LibraryThe library hosted a workshop which taught the basics of the art of crochet by Ms. Tammie Rosario, Army registered volunteer. Seven girls ages 7 to 14, and their mothers, learned basic stitches and how to read crochet patterns which will allow them to create beautiful proj-ects. Stop by the Library and check out the display of beautiful items that were crocheted during this workshop.

If you are interested in learning the art of crochet, there are many wonderful how-to books and instructional DVDs for both children and adults available for check-out at the library.

What’s New at Your Library? Proquest Newspapers This online database contains over 350 newspapers including New York Times and Wall Street Journal. To learn more about Proquest Newspapers, visit or call the Library.

For details, visit or call the Post Library at 787- 707-3208

NEW! Story Time at the Post Li-brary on Fridays, twice a month!The Post Library offers a story hour along with a craft. Story Time will be on Friday, August 10 and Friday, August 24, 2012 from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Children be-tween the ages of 1 to 9 years old are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult.

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Salsa Dancing LessonsTuesdays & Thursdays, September 18 - 20 - 25 - 27, October 2 & 46 classes for $25.00, fee includes complimentary ticket forSalsarengue Night on October 6th.Two sessions: one English, one Spanish16 participants per session. To be held at the Community Club from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.Sign up by calling 787-707-3974 / 5105 Salsarengue NightSaturday, October 6th, 2012Two live bands, Salsa and Merengue!Tickets: Advanced $8.00At the door $10.00More details by calling787-707-3974 / 5105

Racquetball Tournament

Perimeter Road Clean UpSaturday September 8th, 20128:00 am – 12:00 pmVolunteers are Welcomed! Sign-up at www.myarmyonesource.com or call Army Volunteer Corps at 787-707-3365There will be BBQ lunch for partici-pants. For details call 787-707-3767.

Thursday, August 2nd, 20122:00 pm - 5:00 pm at the Community Club & Conference Center FREE ADMISSION!• Clown Show• Face Painting• Pictures with Clowns• Balloon Animals• Cotton Candy, Pop-corn & more!More details by calling787-707-3974 / 5105Thank you to our sponsor:

Bring your children for a fun afternoon at the

Better Opportunitiesfor Single Soldiers

Saturday, September 29th and Sunday September 30th

9:00 am at the Foitness Center, Bldg. 167Registration deadline: September 26thFees: Free for Military / DoD Civilians attached to Fort Buchanan$10.00 all others

For more information call 787-707-3277

mwrbuchanan


Fitness ClassesBack to School 90min CyclingAugust 14th, 11:30 am

Two hour Super Out of the Box ClassAugust 17th, 9:00 am

3 for 1 Krank, Cycle & LiftAugust 21st, 5:30 pm

For more details please call Sports & Fitness Center at 787-707-3767

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Water SpoutAquatic ParkCome and enjoy the last days of Summer at the Water Spout’s water slides and activity areas. Don’t forget your towel and suntan lotion.Tuesdays thru Sundays, 10:00 am-5:30 pm.Daily admission fee: Children (ages 4 - 10): $4.00Authorized adult (11 years+): $6.00

Call 787-707-3550 for more information.

Hot Weather Training TipsIn recent weeks on the island, and one of the main topics in the news, have been the extreme heat we have been experiencing topping 90 de-grees and very little rain. For those that practice Outdoor Activities here are some tips to keep in mind:1. Use light fabric and light colored clothing: These repel the heat better.2. Drink plenty of fluids: Preferably water, if exercising for more than an hour electrolytes drinks are recom-mended. If running, 4 or 5 ounces per mile is recommended.3. Do not consume alcohol or caffeine drinks: These contributes to dehydra-tion.4. Consume fruit throughout the day: They should be part of our everyday diet anyway as they contain water.5. Wear sun protection: SPF 15 or above and reapply when necessary.6. Pay attention to the weather forecast.7. If possible get in the shade as often as possible.8. Try exercising early in the day or later in the afternoon or night when it’s cooler.By: Roberto Fernandez, Recreation Specialist Fort Buchanan Fitness Center Certified Personal Trainer; NSCA & Cooper Institute

Outdoor Recreation Events: AugustTrip to Culebrita Island Date: August 11, 2012Cost: $95.00 adults / $80.00 childrenIncludes: lunch, fruits, snorkeling equipment, refreshments and trans-portation from Fort Buchanan. Depar-ture at 7:00 am from Outdoor Recre-ation, Bldg 67; arrival at 6:15 pm to Outdoor Recreation. Requirements: bring towels, dry clothes and sunscreen.Last day to sign up is August 9th.

Basic Open Water Scuba ClassesDates: August 17, 18, 19, 25 and 26Includes: Basic Open Water certifica-tion. Equipment and books provided until the end of course.Cost: $150.00 per person. Students required to attend and be on time to all classes.• Friday 17th from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.• Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th from 7:00 am to 11:30 am at the Coast Guard Housing Area in Bayamón. • Saturday 25th from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at Escambrón Beach at Old San Juan.• Sunday 26th from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm at Fajardo.

SeptemberHiking Tour to the Window Cave (Cueva Ventana) and the Indian CaveDate: Saturday, September 1stPlace: The Window Cave & Indian Cave, border of Arecibo & Utuado, and La Boca, Barceloneta.Includes: transportation and guidesCost: $20.00 per personDeparture at 8:00 am from Outdoor Recreation, Bldg. 67; arrival at 4:00 pm to Outdoor Recreation. Requirements: good physical condition, wear closed shoes.After exploring the caves we will visit a restaurant at the Barceloneta area.

Kayaking Tour to Fajardo’s Bio Bay Guided by Outdoor Recreation’s staff.Date: Saturday, September 29Includes: transportation, guides, kayaks, safety gearCost: $45.00 per personDeparture at 3:00 pm at Outdoor Recreation, Bldg. 67; arrival at 10:00 pm to Outdoor Recreation.Requirement: bring towels and dry clothes. Note: you can bring snacks & mosquito repellent.

For reservations & more information call 787-707-3734, Mondays, Thurs-days, Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, or visit us.

Sat., August 11th

5:00 pm,Fitness CenterFree for Military & DoD employees attached to Fort Buchanan$5.00 for DoD Retirees, USCG, Federal Employees and other military not attached to Fort Buchanan.$8.00 all others$5.00 x-tra fee forregistrations onday of race.787-707-3277 787-707-3182

The US Army does not officially endorse sponsors.

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Meet José Rodríguez Golf Course Manager

Month End Madness Golf TournamentsFriday, August 24th and September 28thFort buchanan Golf CourseEntry includes: Green Fees, Cart, Food, Beverages & PrizesEntry fee: Members $35.00 Non-members $45.00787-707-3980

Sponsored by:


Where did you get your start in golf?I started at the age of 13 as a caddie at Nassau C.C in Long Island New York. I started to play golf and fell in love with the game, the rest is history.

What are your certifications and education background?I graduated from San Diego Golf Academy in 2002 with a degree in Golf Complex Operations and Management. I also have been a PGA Member since 2010.

What is your best golf round?My lowest golf score ever in a championship type course is a 68. My best competition round is a 69.

What is your inspiration?My inspiration would have to be my family. My wife Marie and my unbelivable daughter who is almost 3 years old now, Ca-mila Amelie.

Whats on my playlist?Don’t have much time for a playlist right now. But I usually have all different types of music in Spanish and English.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?Not sure about 5 years, All I can see myself doing now is improving the Buchanan Golf Complex to its best ever and keeping it there.

What do you have that will be beneficial to the Golf Course?My knowledge and experience of over 20 years working at Golf Courses but more than anything would be my drive to improve and reach our maximum potential here at Buchanan.

Bring your friends to the Borinquen Lounge & Patio’s BBQ afternoonsEvery Thursday & Friday Borinquen Lounge & Patio offers a varied menu se-lection of delicious BBQ grilled items and combos. Stop by after 4:00 pm and undwind from work in an outdoor laid back ambiance. Held inside on rainy days.Details at 787-707-3535.


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Bowling Center News:History of Fort Buchanan’s Bowling CenterFort Buchanan’s Bowling Center opened its doors on August 28, 1992, almost 20 years ago. Originally it was under the command of DPCA Major Jerome Hesby and ADCFA Tom Kulina, then Randy La Fave was assigned Business Manager until he was promoted to the Community Operations Division Chief (COD). On March 9, 1995, Luis R. Torres became Business Manager of the Bowling Center until today. During the past 20 years many good things have happened at the Bowling Center. We have around 15 games of 300 with the first done around July 1993 by Edgardo Ruíz; also we have seven games of 299 with the first one around July 1993 by Mr Gaby Janer and one game of 298 done by Mr Jean Francisco Pérez on July 1993. Also we have over 50 series of 700 and three Series of 800.

We’ve also had numerous tournaments like the PR National Guard, the Puerto Rico All Start Bowling Association Monthly Tournaments, the Coca Cola Tournament, the Know Call Pepsi Cola for the Junior Program, Memorial Day Tournament, the Junior USBC Annual Tournament and the Island Wide Cham-pionship Bowling tournaments that take place during August.

We have various leagues like the Adult Bowling Leagues, One Senior League, a Ladies League and a junior program now called USBC Youth League. The Junior league started in 1993 and eventually grew to over 200 kids ages 4 to 21. The league’s first years were very successful. In 1996 Jorge Toledo, a youth bowler from Fort Buchanan represented Puerto Rico at The National Coca Cola Tournament in Ohio and finished in 5th place, in this tournament kids from all over the United States compete. In 1997, Iris Vega participated at Tennessee and finished 15th place. In 2000 at Las Vegas Nevada, Debbie Acevedo finished 1st Place at the National Level. For the last two years 2011 and 2012 we’ve won the Copa Orlando A Iz-quierdo Muñoz at the Bolera Caribe in Ponce Puerto Rico and on July 2012 the League went to the Dominican Republic to compete in the 9th Torneo Internacional Infantil-Juvenil at the Sebelen Bowling Center and won First place in the Category C on teams and Doubles. The league plays every Saturday from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm from August to May every year.

The Bowling Center has also been recog-nized by the Army and in 2003 the Business Manager, Mr. Luis R. Torres was selected the Excellence In Manage-ment Award for Army Wide Medium Size Bowling Center.

I would like to thank our employees for an outstanding job during these last 20 years, thatare still helping me. They are Mr. Victor Negrón, Edwin Rivera, Rafael Burgos and Julio Moyeno they have been with the Bowling Center for the last 20 years. Also thanks to Mr. Iván Morales who was an integral part of the Bowling Center until he was promoted to be the DFMWR ISO in 2000. Again, thanks for all your support during the last 20 years. Come see the best teams play on the 3rd Island Wide Bowling Tournament from August 31 to September 2, 2012. By: Luis R. Torres, Bowling Center Business Manager

August 31st andSeptember 1st - 2nd

Format Handicap: 100% of 200 base on a maximum score of 840 per team

Teams, Doubles & All Event Ladder Rounds • Friday at 6:00 pm (Teams) • Saturday at 1:00 pm (Teams continued and Doubles) • Sunday at 9:00 am: Doubles • Sunday Afternoon: All Event Ladders

Prizes for Seniors (+50) in the Doubles & the Ladder

Entry Fee: $500.00 per Team(all prizes based on a minimum of 18 teams)

For more information 787-707-3272 / 2695 e-mails: [email protected] or

[email protected]

Photo above: Bowling Center Staff back then (left to righ) Victor Negrón, Luis R. Torres (Manager), Edwin Rivera, Angel Catalán, Iván Morales, Rafael Burgos.

Above Randy La Fave, Bowling Center’s 1st Business Manager (right).

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A Celebration of Our Freedom!!!

Thank you to our sponsors for all their support and commitment to our community:

Top Photo: Live bands kept everyone entertained throughout the day.Photo (2nd from top): Attendants were not muted by the rain.Photo (3rd from top): Post Command staff: Magda Figueroa, Executive Officer; Command Sgt. Maj. Derrick T. Simpson; Garrison Commander Col. Caryn S. Heard; Deputy to the Garrison Commander, Mr. Gunnar Pedersen and Deputy Commander, Lt. Col. Kenneth M. Hammond.Photo (bottom left): Hipólito Serrano at the Center (Air Force Veteran) is surrounded by his family, Hipólito, Jr. and his wife Ivette Santiago, Amanda (daughter in law) and her brother Ronald as they waited to see the Fireworks display.


This year Fort Buchanan’s 4th of July Celebration was attended by those who would not let the rain showers stop them fromenjoying the games, music, dancing, food and fireworks. Most of all, those who value the importance of remembering the historic events that made possible the freedom our Nation enjoys today.Top notch musical entertainment such as Batukealo, Back to the 80’s Music Band and NG-2 transformed the parking lot into a dance floor. Children had an awsome time with the rides, crafts and games and to top it all the fireworks at the end of the evening were spectacular! Garrison Commander, COL Caryn S. Heard, with 24 hours in command, presented her message to attendees as a preamble for the fireworks display. Thanks to all our sponsors for contributing greatly to the success of the event!


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Diagnostic Test 50% off at Automotive Skills Center, 787-707-3972Big Shoes DFMWR Clown Day at the Club 2pm, 787-707-5105Indoor Cycling @ Fitness Center, 5:30 am/ 12 pm / 4:30pm, 787-707-3767ACS Financial Managing Debt @ Bldg. 390, 10 am, 787-707-3310SKIES Theater Class @ 3:30 pm 787-707-3541BBQ @ Borinquen Lounge & Patio, 4 pm, 787-707-3535

LAST CHANCE Tryouts for the Army Ten Miler Team

5:30 am @ the Fitness Center 787-707-3277Outdoor Rec: Kayaking @ Bio-BayFajardo 4 pm, 787-707-3734

FAP New Parent Support Morning

Playgroup @ Bldg. 1140, 10 am, 787-707-3698CQDT Self Defense Class @ Fitness Center, 10 am,787-707-3767Lunch Buffet @ the Club, 11 am – 1pm, 787-707-3535Teen Bowling Special @ 3 pm, 787-707-2695 Bingo @ the Club, 6 pm, 787-707-3535

Out of the Box @ Fitness Center, 9 am 787-707-3767

Wed thru Fri: Lunch A Bowl @ Bowling Center, 11 am- 1pm 787-707-3272Lunch Buffet @ the Club, 11 am – 1pm, 787-707-3535Every Wednesday: SKIES Piano, Guitar, & Tennis Lessons, 3 pm or 4 pm, 787-707-3541Power Kranking @ Fitness Center, 6:30 pm, 787-707-3767Indoor Cycling @ Fitness Center 5:30 am 12 pm/ 4:30 pm 787-707-3767

Auto Lift 50% off at Automotive Skills Center, 787-707-3972

Indoor Cycling @ Fitness Center, 5:30 am/ 12 pm / 4:30pm, 787-707-3767ACS Managing Family Financial Stress 10 am Bldg. 507, 787-707-3310CYSS imAlone Training 9 am at the Club 787-707-5066Every Thursday SKIES Karate Class @ 4 pm, 787-707-3541

Out of the Box @ Fitness Center, 9 am, 787-707-3767

Lunch A Bowl @ Bowling Center, 11am – 1pm, 787-707-3272Lunch Buffet @ the Club, 11 am -1 pm 787-707-3535Library Story Time & Crafts, 3:30 pm 787-707-3208BBQ @ the Club 4 pm – 9 pm,787-707-3535

Indoor Cycling @ Fitness Center, 5:30

am / 12 pm/ 4:30 pm Out of the Box, 9:00 am @ Fitness Center, 787-707-3767CYSS SAC New Parent Orientation 10 am & 4 pm, Bldg 1000, 787-707-3569Mon thru Thur: Teen Bowling Special @ 3 pm, 787-707-2695Zumba @ Fitness Center 5:30 pm, 787-707-3767

CQDT Self Defense Class @ Fitness Center, 10 am,

787-707-3767Back to School 90 min Cycling Class 11:30 am Fitness Center 787-707-3767Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday SKIES Swimming Lessons Session 1 begins lasting til August 29th, 787-707-3541Zumba Class @ Fitness Center, 5:30 pm, 787-707-3767Bingo @ the Club, 6 pm, 787-707-3535

Diagnostic Test 50% off at

Automotive Skills Center, 787-707-3972Lunch-A-Bowl at Bowling Center, 11 am- 1pm, 787-707-3272 SKIES Theater Class @ 3:30 pm 787-707-3541Teen Bowling Special @3 pm, 787-707-2695BBQ @ Borinquen Lounge & Patio, 4 pm, 787-707-3535

Month End Madness

Golf Tournament “Beat the Pro” @ Golf Complex, 12:30 pm, 787-707-3980CYSS MST Open House 2:30 pm Bldg. 519 & 1142, 787-707-3713Library Story Time & Crafts, 3:30 pm 787-707-3208BBQ at Borinquen Lounge & Patio, 4 pm, 787-707-3535 SKIES Karate Class @ 4 pm, 787-707-3541

SKIES Tennis Lessons @ 10 am, 787-707-3541Outdoor Rec: Open Water Scuba Class, 787-707-3734

Dance Step Aerobics, @ Fitness

Every Monday: Oil Change for $8

at Automotive Skills Center 787-707-3972

Out of the Box @ Fitness Center, 9 am 787-707-3767

Water Spout Summer Hours Tuesday - Sunday, 10 am - 5:30 pm, 787-707-3550

Zumba @ Fitness Center, 5:30 pm, 787-707-3767

Power Kranking @ Fitness Center, 6:30 am 787-707-3767

Computer Orientations @ Post Library, 10am, 787-707-3208ACS Using Credit Wisely 10 am Bldg. 390, 787-707-3310ACS Open House & 47th Bday Celebration 11 am Bldg. 390, 787-707-3804Lunch-A-Bowl at Bowling Center, 11 am, 787-707-3272 Lunch Buffet @ the Club 11am -1 pm 787-707-3535

FAP New Parent Support Morning Playgroup @ Bldg. 1140, 10 am, 787-707-3998CQDT Self Defense Class @ Fitness Center, 10 am, 787-707-3767Lunch Buffet @ the Club 11am -1 pm 787-707-35353 for 1 Krank, Cycle & Lift @ Fitness Center, 5:30 pm, 787-707-3767Bingo @ the Club, 6 pm, 787-707-3535

Indoor Cycling @ Fitness Center, 5:30 am/ 12 pm / 4:30pm, 787-707-3767

Out of the Box @ Fitness Center, 9 am 787-707-3767Lunch A Bowl @ Bowling Center, 11 am- 1pm 787-707-3272CYSS New Parent Orientation 2:30 pm Bldg. 1142, 787-707-3569SKIES Piano, Guitar, & Tennis Lessons, 3 pm 787-707-3541

Tire Balancing 50% off at Automotive Skills Center, 787-707-3972

FAP Dealing with Family Stress & Anger Bldg. 507, 787-707-3698 CYSS SAC Talent Show 4 pm Bldg. 1000, 787-707-3569SKIES Theater Class @ 3:30 pm 787-707-3541Teen Bowling Special @ 3 pm 787-707-2695BBQ @ the Borinquen Lounge and Patio, 4 pm, 787-707-3535

Flea Market @ Exchange Parking Area, 8 am - 3 pm, 787-707-3974 / 5105

School Starts Every Monday:Oil Change for $8 @ Automotive Skills Center, 787-707-3972

Every Monday & Friday SKIES Karate Class @ 4 pm or 5 pm 787-707-3541

Teen Bowling Special @ 3 pm, 787-707-2695

Every Sunday Family Bowling 787-707-2695

Out of the Box @ Fitness Center, 9 am

787-707-3767Lunch A Bowl @ Bowling Center, 11am – 1pm, 787-707-3272Lunch Buffet @ the Club 11am -1 pm 787-707-3535

80’s Video Music Night at the Borinquen Lounge & Patio, 5 pm, 787-707-3535

SUPER Out of the Box 2hr Class @ Fitness Center, 9 am

787-707-3767CYSS SAC Welcome Back Open House BBQ 4 pm Bldg. 1000, 787-707-3569BBQ@ Borinquen Lounge & Patio, 4 pm, 787-707-3535Open Water Scuba Course ODR, 6 pm 787-707-3734

SKIES Kindertots @ Bldg. 1145, 9:30 am 787-707-3787

Every Monday & Friday SKIES Karate Class @ 4 pm or 5 pm 787-707-3541

Monday & Thursday Zumba Class @ Fitness Center 5:30 pm, 787-707-3767

WEEKLY EVENTS: • Mondays- Spinning Lessons, 6:30 pm at Fitness Center / Out of the Box, 9:00 am at Fitness Center • Monday thru Thursday- Spinning Lessons, 5:30 am / 12:00 pm / 4:30 pm at Fitness Center • Monday & Thursday – Teen Bowling Special, 3:00 pm at Bowling Center / Zumba, 5:30 pm at Fitness Center • Tuesday thru Friday- Lunch Buffet , 11:00 am-1:00 pm at the Community Club & Conference Center • Tuesdays- Close Quarter Defense Tactics, 10:00 am at Fitness Center / Tone & Kranking, 5:30 pm at Fitness Center • Tuesdays & Thursdays- Spinning, 5:30 am / 12:00 pm / 4:30 pm at Fitness Center / BINGO 6:00 pm at the Community Club & Conference Center • Wednesdays- Kranking, 6:30 am at Fitness Center / Malanga’s Evening on Par 3 at Golf Course Complex • Thursdays & Fridays BBQ, 4:00 pm, at the Community Club & Conference Center • Wednesdays thru Fridays - Lunch-A-Bowl, 11:00 am at Bowling Center • Saturdays - Dance Step Aerobics 9 am • Golf Lessons @ Golf Course Complex 787-707-3258 Calendar subject to change. For updated version: www.buchananmwr.com

Outdoor Rec: Snorkeling Trip to Culebrita Island,

Culebra, 7 am 787-707-3734

Perimeter Run5.2 Mile Race, 5 pm Fitness Center 787-707-3277

Flea Market Exchange Parking

Area, 8 am - 3 pm, 787-707-3974 / 5105

Outdoor Rec: Open Water Scuba Class 787-707-3734

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Youth Sports Basketball Season Registrations until Sept. 7th 787-707-3466

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Doubles Tennis Tournament

Registration Deadline at Fitness Center, 787-707-3182Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday SKIES Swimming Lessons Session 1 Ends, 787-707-3541Power Kranking @ Fitness Center, 6:30 pm, 787-707-3767

FAP Dealing with Family

Stress & Anger Bldg. 507, 787-707-3698 BBQ @ the Borinquen Lounge and Patio, 4 pm, 787-707-3535Zumba Class @ Fitness Center, 5:30 pm, 787-707-3767Bingo @ the Club, 6 pm, 787-707-3535

1 3rd Island Wide Open Bowling

Tournament 787-707-2695Doubles Tennis Tournament 9 am, MWR Tennis Courts, 787-707-3277Hiking Tour to Window & Indian Caves, Arecibo, 8 am, 787-707-3734

SUN 2 3rd Island Wide Bowling Tournament 787-707-2695Doubles Tennis Tournament 9 am, MWR Tennis Courts, 787-707-3277787-707-2695

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