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In this file photo, Staff Sgt. Shane Lees, III Corps, throws a left-handed punch at Lt. Matt Volnoski, 1st Inf. Div., Fort Riley. Combatives tourney starts end of July In 2011, the III Corps combatives team celebrated its second consecutive Army team championship. Later this month, Fort Hood hosts the 2012 tournament with the hopes of winning a third-straight team title. The 2012 U.S. Army Combatives Championship begins July 25 with weigh-ins at Kieschnick Physical Fitness Center. Preliminary rounds will be fought beginning at 9 a.m. at the Abrams Physical Fitness Center July 26. Semifinal bouts begin at 9 a.m. at Abrams July 27. The finals begin at 4 p.m. July 28 at Abrams. Last year, more than 400 Soldiers competed in the eight seperate weight classes in the event. For more information, go to www.hood.army.mil/combatvies2012. Sentinel file photo
Summer Special All summer long, the Phantom Warrior Lanes at Fort Hood offers a “Summer Special.” Throughout the summer months, every weekday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., the bowling alley offers special discounted rates on open bowling. During the summer, the cost of each game is $1.75 per bowler. The Summer Special at the lanes runs through Aug. 24, and the price does not include shoe rentals and cannot be used with other specials or promotions. The Phantom Warrior Lanes are located on Clear Creek Road at Santa Fe Avenue in Bldg. 49010. Call 287-3424 for details. Sentinel file photo
THROUGH Friday
Wellness, civilian fitness
The enrollment dates for the Employee Wellness and Civilian Fitness Program ends Friday.
The program offers full-time Department of Defense civilian employees the opportunity to take three one-hour sessions per week to improve their fitness level. The six-month program is open to all DoD full-time employees serving at Fort Hood.
The next assessment period for the program is Aug. 7-8 at the Abrams Physical Fitness Center. During this assessment, employees will undergo a health screening and determine body composition, fitness level and flexibility.
Throughout the program, employees receive health and fitness education tips, as well as a monthly newsletter from the III Corps and Fort Hood Health Promotion office.
For more information, call Melissa Westergard at the Health Promotion office at 288-0379 or get an enrollment packet for the program at www.hood.army.mil in the Community Resource Guide.
JuLY 25
Emerging Leader Course
Unit leaders and their spouses fill many roles, such as supporter, adviser, mentor, organizer, communicator and role model. The Military Spouse Emerging Leader Course is designed to equip future or current spouse unit leaders with key information and resources to become a productive, proactive member of a unit team.
The next course is 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesday. For course details or to register, call 288-2794.
JuLY 26
Attack of the Clones
Celebrity look-alikes and
sound-alikes will showcase their talents and likeness to famous entertainers in front of an audience and judges at 7 p.m. July 26 in the Phantom Warrior Center.
All contestants will perform, in costume and in character, for three to five minutes. Judging will be based on costume, voice, talent and authenticity of their celebrity portrayal.
For more information, call 286-5342.
ACS temporary closure
Fort Hood Army Community Service will temporarily close at 2 p.m. July 26 to conduct team-building activities for the ACS Birthday. Standard Army Community Service operations will resume July 27.
During this temporary closure, the ACS Army Emergency Relief office, located in the Rivers Building, will remain operational for those requiring emergency financial assistance.
July 28
Book signing
Texas author Leila Meacham will sign her latest book “Tumbleweeds” at the Clear Creek Main Exchange from 4-6 p.m. July 28.
August 4
Book signing
Best selling author Brad Thor will sign copies of his latest release, “Black List” at the Clear Creek Main Exchange from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 4.
Through aug. 17
Open Skate
The Skate and Aerobics Center at Bldg. 324, 37th Street is now open for open skate, every Friday during the summer.
The skate center will open early at 1 p.m. and remain open until midnight. For $5, guests can skate day and night.
For more information, call 254-287-5623.
through aug. 24
Kindergarten Summer Camp
Fort Hood’s Child, Youth and School Services is hosting a Kindergarten Summer Camp program for children who completed kindergarten during the 2011-12 school year.
The camp offers many activities and field trips. Camp fees are based on a weekly schedule, and parents may choose the activities and events for their children.
Children must be registered with CYSS to participate. The camp runs 5:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Aug. 24 at the Kouma Child Development Center.
For more information, call 287-8029.
Summer Spectrum Day Camp
School-age care Summer Spectrum Day Camp is open to children in grades 1-5 and offers kids excitement and adventure throughout the summer.
This year’s camp theme is for children to become “Our Super Heroes.” The camp runs through Aug. 24, Monday through Friday, from 5:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
For camp details and information about cost and registration, call 287-7950.
High Adventure Camp
The Comanche Youth Center hosts a Super High Adventure Middle School Camp every weekday throughout the summer from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
The camp offers children, grades 6-9, a variety of activities and events to fill their summer.
Youth may attend as many or as few of the camp days, as desired, as registration for new attendees is open throughout the duration of the camp. The middle
school-age camps runs through Aug. 24. For more information, call 287-5834.
Ongoing
Outdoor Recreation permits
All patrons engaging in authorized outdoor recreational activities in
Fort Hood training areas must obtain a Fort Hood Permit before patronage.
Authorized outdoor recreational activities include but are not limited to: hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, bird watching, utilizing the designated all-terrain vehicle area and horseback riding.
For a complete list of authorized activities and requirements, call the Sportsmen’s Center at 532-4552.
Parent Advisory Council
The Child, Youth and School Services Parent Advisory Council welcomes all parents of children who are registered members
of CYSS to participate in the council.
The PAC meetings are held
the second Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Rivers Building, Bldg. 121, on the corner of T.J. Mills Boulevard and 761st Tank Battalion Avenue.
For details, call 288-0290 or email peggy.stamper@us.army.mil.
Common Sense Parenting
All parents are invited to a free parenting class each Tuesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Oveta Culp Hobby Soldier and Family Readiness Center.
The class is a six-week program, but parents may join the program at any point. The class is open to all Soldiers and Family members.
For more information, call
618-7443.
Thursday Music Mix
Check out the Backbone NCO Lounge every Thursday from 3-8 p.m., where a live disc jockey will spin tunes.
Besides the music mix, the lounge features popcorn and finger foods, a new covered patio, indoor and outdoor televisions.
The Backbone NCO Lounge is open to noncommissioned officers, corporal and above, their guests and the civilian community. The lounge is located inside the Phantom Warrior Center, Bldg. 194. on 37th Street.
For more information, call 532-1534.
Legends Pub
Officers and their guests are invited to check out Legends Pub from 3-8 p.m. every Thursday and 4:30-9 p.m. every Friday.
Call 287-5215 for more information.
Army Career and Alumni Program Calendar
The Army Career and Alumni Program center is in the Copeland Soldier Service Center, Bldg. 18010.
The office is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday.
Appointments are required for seminars and workshops.
For updates or scheduling,
call ACAP at 288-2227 or 288-5627.
ACAP’s Computer Lab is available to clients during afternoon hours only. The change in hours is due to a new Department of Defense procedural guidance expanding the pre-separation briefings.
The center is open on training holidays but closed for federal
holidays. For more information, visit the website at www.acap.army.mil
EMPLOYER VISITS
Today: Allied (technical school); Airstream (technical school); ATDS (technical school); Wyotech (technical school).
July 24: TX Dept of Public Safety: Highway Patrol Officers; Orion (various positions); Waukesha Pearce Industries: Electrical, Heavy Equipment, Mechanics.
July 26: Tyson (various positions); Airstream (technical school); ATDS (technical school); Cybertex (technical school).
Aug. 2: ATDS (technical school).
SEMINARS
All seminars are conducted at the ACAP Center at 1 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
Today: Own Your Own Business: SCORE Mentorship.
July 24: Federal Resume: Resumix Application.
July 25: Dress For Success: Ladies Interview Attire.
July 26: Own Your Own Business: Marketing Your Business.
July 30: Advanced Resume: Resume Writing.
July 31: Senior Resume: Executive Resume Writing.
JOB FAIRS
Sep 12: San Antonio Community is hosting a Job Fair at Live Oak Civic Center from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Attention WTU clients: Federal internship positions are available in conjunction with Operation War Fighter and Coming Home to Work programs.
Typical intern positions are with organizations such as: IRS, Corps of Engineers, TSA/Homeland Security, ICE/Immigration, Treasury Dept., Fish & Wildlife, AAFES, Army Material Command and other federal agencies.
Find out if you qualify, contact your WTU Transition Coordinator at 553-4811.
For more information on resume formats and job descriptions, call an ACAP counselor at 288-9766 or 553-0972.
Wellness, civilian fitness
The enrollment dates for the Employee Wellness and Civilian Fitness Program ends Friday.
The program offers full-time Department of Defense civilian employees the opportunity to take three one-hour sessions per week to improve their fitness level. The six-month program is open to all DoD full-time employees serving at Fort Hood.
The next assessment period for the program is Aug. 7-8 at the Abrams Physical Fitness Center. During this assessment, employees will undergo a health screening and determine body composition, fitness level and flexibility.
Throughout the program, employees receive health and fitness education tips, as well as a monthly newsletter from the III Corps and Fort Hood Health Promotion office.
For more information, call Melissa Westergard at the Health Promotion office at 288-0379 or get an enrollment packet for the program at www.hood.army.mil in the Community Resource Guide.
JuLY 25
Emerging Leader Course
Unit leaders and their spouses fill many roles, such as supporter, adviser, mentor, organizer, communicator and role model. The Military Spouse Emerging Leader Course is designed to equip future or current spouse unit leaders with key information and resources to become a productive, proactive member of a unit team.
The next course is 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesday. For course details or to register, call 288-2794.
JuLY 26
Attack of the Clones
Celebrity look-alikes and
sound-alikes will showcase their talents and likeness to famous entertainers in front of an audience and judges at 7 p.m. July 26 in the Phantom Warrior Center.
All contestants will perform, in costume and in character, for three to five minutes. Judging will be based on costume, voice, talent and authenticity of their celebrity portrayal.
For more information, call 286-5342.
ACS temporary closure
Fort Hood Army Community Service will temporarily close at 2 p.m. July 26 to conduct team-building activities for the ACS Birthday. Standard Army Community Service operations will resume July 27.
During this temporary closure, the ACS Army Emergency Relief office, located in the Rivers Building, will remain operational for those requiring emergency financial assistance.
July 28
Book signing
Texas author Leila Meacham will sign her latest book “Tumbleweeds” at the Clear Creek Main Exchange from 4-6 p.m. July 28.
August 4
Book signing
Best selling author Brad Thor will sign copies of his latest release, “Black List” at the Clear Creek Main Exchange from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 4.
Through aug. 17
Open Skate
The Skate and Aerobics Center at Bldg. 324, 37th Street is now open for open skate, every Friday during the summer.
The skate center will open early at 1 p.m. and remain open until midnight. For $5, guests can skate day and night.
For more information, call 254-287-5623.
through aug. 24
Kindergarten Summer Camp
Fort Hood’s Child, Youth and School Services is hosting a Kindergarten Summer Camp program for children who completed kindergarten during the 2011-12 school year.
The camp offers many activities and field trips. Camp fees are based on a weekly schedule, and parents may choose the activities and events for their children.
Children must be registered with CYSS to participate. The camp runs 5:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Aug. 24 at the Kouma Child Development Center.
For more information, call 287-8029.
Summer Spectrum Day Camp
School-age care Summer Spectrum Day Camp is open to children in grades 1-5 and offers kids excitement and adventure throughout the summer.
This year’s camp theme is for children to become “Our Super Heroes.” The camp runs through Aug. 24, Monday through Friday, from 5:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
For camp details and information about cost and registration, call 287-7950.
High Adventure Camp
The Comanche Youth Center hosts a Super High Adventure Middle School Camp every weekday throughout the summer from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
The camp offers children, grades 6-9, a variety of activities and events to fill their summer.
Youth may attend as many or as few of the camp days, as desired, as registration for new attendees is open throughout the duration of the camp. The middle
school-age camps runs through Aug. 24. For more information, call 287-5834.
Ongoing
Outdoor Recreation permits
All patrons engaging in authorized outdoor recreational activities in
Fort Hood training areas must obtain a Fort Hood Permit before patronage.
Authorized outdoor recreational activities include but are not limited to: hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, bird watching, utilizing the designated all-terrain vehicle area and horseback riding.
For a complete list of authorized activities and requirements, call the Sportsmen’s Center at 532-4552.
Parent Advisory Council
The Child, Youth and School Services Parent Advisory Council welcomes all parents of children who are registered members
of CYSS to participate in the council.
The PAC meetings are held
the second Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Rivers Building, Bldg. 121, on the corner of T.J. Mills Boulevard and 761st Tank Battalion Avenue.
For details, call 288-0290 or email peggy.stamper@us.army.mil.
Common Sense Parenting
All parents are invited to a free parenting class each Tuesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Oveta Culp Hobby Soldier and Family Readiness Center.
The class is a six-week program, but parents may join the program at any point. The class is open to all Soldiers and Family members.
For more information, call
618-7443.
Thursday Music Mix
Check out the Backbone NCO Lounge every Thursday from 3-8 p.m., where a live disc jockey will spin tunes.
Besides the music mix, the lounge features popcorn and finger foods, a new covered patio, indoor and outdoor televisions.
The Backbone NCO Lounge is open to noncommissioned officers, corporal and above, their guests and the civilian community. The lounge is located inside the Phantom Warrior Center, Bldg. 194. on 37th Street.
For more information, call 532-1534.
Legends Pub
Officers and their guests are invited to check out Legends Pub from 3-8 p.m. every Thursday and 4:30-9 p.m. every Friday.
Call 287-5215 for more information.
Army Career and Alumni Program Calendar
The Army Career and Alumni Program center is in the Copeland Soldier Service Center, Bldg. 18010.
The office is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday.
Appointments are required for seminars and workshops.
For updates or scheduling,
call ACAP at 288-2227 or 288-5627.
ACAP’s Computer Lab is available to clients during afternoon hours only. The change in hours is due to a new Department of Defense procedural guidance expanding the pre-separation briefings.
The center is open on training holidays but closed for federal
holidays. For more information, visit the website at www.acap.army.mil
EMPLOYER VISITS
Today: Allied (technical school); Airstream (technical school); ATDS (technical school); Wyotech (technical school).
July 24: TX Dept of Public Safety: Highway Patrol Officers; Orion (various positions); Waukesha Pearce Industries: Electrical, Heavy Equipment, Mechanics.
July 26: Tyson (various positions); Airstream (technical school); ATDS (technical school); Cybertex (technical school).
Aug. 2: ATDS (technical school).
SEMINARS
All seminars are conducted at the ACAP Center at 1 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
Today: Own Your Own Business: SCORE Mentorship.
July 24: Federal Resume: Resumix Application.
July 25: Dress For Success: Ladies Interview Attire.
July 26: Own Your Own Business: Marketing Your Business.
July 30: Advanced Resume: Resume Writing.
July 31: Senior Resume: Executive Resume Writing.
JOB FAIRS
Sep 12: San Antonio Community is hosting a Job Fair at Live Oak Civic Center from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Attention WTU clients: Federal internship positions are available in conjunction with Operation War Fighter and Coming Home to Work programs.
Typical intern positions are with organizations such as: IRS, Corps of Engineers, TSA/Homeland Security, ICE/Immigration, Treasury Dept., Fish & Wildlife, AAFES, Army Material Command and other federal agencies.
Find out if you qualify, contact your WTU Transition Coordinator at 553-4811.
For more information on resume formats and job descriptions, call an ACAP counselor at 288-9766 or 553-0972.
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