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1. Family March 2012
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Army Emergency Relief Campaign
AER Campaign kicks off to raise emergency funds for
Soldiers and their Families
A Strong Traditions of Soldiers Helping Soldiers This valuable assistance is made possible through
Each year the U.S. Army conducts a fundraising campaign donations. The Army-wide annual AER
campaign in support of Army Emergency Relief. fund Campaign is conducted 1 March – 15 May.
As we continue to commit Soldiers to meet Our goal this year is to raise $20,000. Donations
worldwide operational requirements, there is an can be made through payroll allotment or through a
increased need for the resources provided by Army personal check. To make a tax-deductible donation,
Emergency Relief. contact Madeline Pastorella, AER Officer, at 718-
630-4462.
Last year, AER provided $77.5 million in
assistance to over 64,000 Soldiers and their Family
•Join us for the AER Campaign Kick-off Event
members for many different categories of financial
March 1st at 1400 Hrs in the ACS Conference
assistance to include emergency needs, children
Room, Building 137C, 1st Floor.
and spouse scholarships, and grants to widows and
Wounded Warriors. At Fort Hamilton, donations to
•During the month of March come join us every
AER totaled $18,549 while AER financial
Thursday for Karaoke Night! At the Ft. Hamilton
assistance amounted to $375,807 a twenty fold
Community Club 1900 hrs to 2200 hrs.
return to your Soldiers and their Families.
***Please show your support for the 2012 AER
The Command Referral program which gives
Fund Raising Campaign! Our goals is to raise
company/Battery Commanders and First Sergeants
$20,000.00!
the authority to approve up to $1,500 in interest
free loans to their Soldiers. Last year the Army-
wide average of all loans attributed to Command
Referral was 33.7%. Fort Hamilton achieved an In This Issue
average of 2% of Soldier loans attributed to Director’s Corner…………………..……......…2
Command Referral. Newcomers’.....………………………..……….2
ACS Directory...…….….………………………2
AER financial support allows our Soldiers to focus AER Campaign….....…..…………...….............3
on the mission and be better prepared to fight and MRT/Vets..……..………………………………4
win our nation's wars. By providing financial FAP/AFTB………..……………………………5
assistance for emergency needs, support to AVC/FRP…………………………....................6
surviving Families of Fallen Soldiers. Army ERP…………………….....................................7
Emergency Relief is “Helping to make Soldiers SOS/EFMP.……………….................................8
and their Families ARMY STRONG.” Relo/Mob/Dep…………………………….........9
AFAP …..…….………………………...……..10
Calendar..……………………………………...11

2. Director’s Corner
On March 1st ACS will kick-off the AER fund raising campaign, which will run through May
15th. ACS has several events scheduled in support of raising funds for AER. Please show your
support by attending and a making pledge.
If you are new to the Fort Hamilton Community, our Newcomers’ Orientation is scheduled for
March 29th, starting at 0830 followed by a complimentary lunch at the Ft. Hamilton
Community Club.
Please don’t hesitate to pay us a visit, if you have any Family concerns. Our staff is dedicated
to assisting the Command with maintaining the readiness of Soldiers, their
Families and the Fort Hamilton Military Community.
Carmen
Carmen E. Borrero, ACS Director
ACS PROGRAMS & STAFF New to Ft. Hamilton?
ACS Director Family Advocacy Would you like to learn more
Carmen Borrero Vincent DiMaira
718-630-4457 718-630-4460 about your new community?
Army Emergency Relief
718-630-4754
Financial Readiness
718-630-4754
Come to our
Army Family Front Desk/Information Newcomer’s Orientation!
Team Building & Referral
John Mapes Magda Lawrence
718-630-4498 718-630-4754
Army Family Action Plan Lending Closet
John Mapes Madeline Pastorella
718-630-4498 718-630-4754
Army Volunteer Corps Relocation Readiness
Joseph Gamez Madeline Pastorella
718-630-4756 718-630-4462
Deployment Readiness Sexual Assault &
Madeline Pastorella Victim Advocacy
718-630-4462 Vincent DiMaira
Employment Readiness
718-630-4460 March 29, 2012
Joseph Gamez
718-630-4756
Survivor
Outreach Services
Beginning at 8:30 a.m.
718-630-4754
Exceptional Family
Held at the ACS Conference Room
Member Program Bldg. 137-C Poly Place, 1st Floor
Vincent DiMaira
718-630-4460 Call Maddy to Reserve Your Seat!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day (718) 630-4754

3. 70 Years of Helping the Army Take Care of Its Own
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL AER CAMPAIGN!
Donate today!
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4. Army Community Service
Master Resiliency Training
Master Resiliency Training
On the Following Dates:
Thursday, March 15th at 1300-1500 hrs
Tuesday, March 27th at 1300-1600 hrs
Both Classes will be held at the ACS Conference Room,
Building 137C, 1st Floor.
For more information please contact:
John Mapes at 718-630-4498
Civilians
Classes are open to Service Members, Family Members and DoD Civilians
Felton Veterinary Services Ft. Dix Veterinary Treatment
www.feltonvets.com Facility
(718) 388-1172 (609) 562-6636
Hope Veterinary Services Pc Paws and Claws Veterinary Hospital
www.hopevet.com www.bregmanvetgroup.com
(718) 852-4219 (718) 782-8387
Banfield the Pet Hospital Battery Park Veterinary Hospital
www.banfield.net www.dvmhospitals.com
(718) 448-5558 (212) 786-4444 (Manhattan)
Windsor Terrace Veterinarians Central Brooklyn Veterinary Center
(718) 431-8950 www.centralbklynvet.com
Carroll Gardens Vet Group Pc (718) 338-9600
www.thegardenvet.com Vincent George Veterinarian
(718) 875-7007 (718) 444-5151
Brooklyn Veterinary Group Veterinary Hospital
www.brooklynvetgroup.com www.fifthavenueveterinaryhospital
(718) 331-7775 (718) 748-1066

5. Family Advocacy Program (FAP)
The Family Advocacy Program, (FAP), emphasizes prevention, education,
prompt reporting, investigation, intervention and treatment of spouse and child
abuse. In addition, a variety of services is provided to Soldiers and their Families
to develop their relationship skills, parenting skills, and improve their quality of
life. This mission is accomplished through a variety of groups, seminars,
workshops, and counseling and intervention services. Seminars and workshops
are available to individuals, units, and Family Readiness Groups. Unit
commanders are encouraged to contact their Family Advocacy staff to schedule
seminars that meet their specific need.
Vincent DiMaira, Family Advocacy Program Manager
718-630-4460, 137-C Poly Place, 1st Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11252
Army Family Team Building (AFTB) provides education to Soldiers, Family members, and DA civilians in
a variety of subjects designed to help them reach their maximum potential in the military environment.
AFTB offers a wide range of classes to empower individuals to learn, grow and become leaders within our
community.
AFTB Classes available on the following date:
March 13th, 2012 @ 1100 – 1230 hrs held
at the ACS Conference Room, Building 137C, 1st Floor
For more information, please call
John Mapes at 718-630-4498
or email: john.e.mapes2.civ@mail.mil to sign up!!

6. Army Volunteer Corps
Why Volunteer?
Meet new people
Acquire or maintain skills
Develop and grow personally
Gain a sense of achievement
Obtain training and knowledge
Satisfaction
VOLUNTEER TODAY!!
TO REGISTER please call (718) 630-4756 or
email joseph.gamez1.civ@mail.mil
Adult Career Skills Training
 Are you looking for a Job?
 Do you want help preparing yourself against
the competition?
Financial Education Seminars  Do you need assistance in preparing your
Presented by CHASE resume?
Sign up for the following classes:
Preventing & Combating
Identity Theft  Making the most out of a Career Fair
 Translating Volunteer Experience into a
March 21st, 2012 at Resume
1730 Hrs - 1830 Hrs  Secrets to Resume Success Workshop
 Federal Employment and the Federal
Class held at the ACS
Resume
Conference Room  Networking 101
Building 137C 1st Floor  Labor Market Information
 Interview Skills & Dress for Success
To Reserve a Seat!  Career Plan Development
Call (718) 630-4462/4754 To Schedule an appointment, please call
Joseph Gamez at (718) 630-4756

7. THE MOST POWERFUL RECRUITING EVENTS FOR TRANSITIONING U.S.
MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS, AND MILITARY SPOUSES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2012
10:00AM – 2:00PM
FT. HAMILTON, BROOKLYN, NY
USAG Ft. Hamilton Sports & Fitness Center
402 McArthur Road
Brooklyn, NY 11252
To register as a Job Seeker and to see a complete schedule of events for 2012 please visit:
10:00AM – 2:00PM
http://www.military.com/career-expo/2012-ft-hamilton-career-fair/
NCOA, in partnership with Military.com, presents 40+ Career Expos across
the country designed to fulfill our mission to assist YOU – our transitioning
U.S. Military Service Members, Veterans and Military Spouses.
Join us for our upcoming Career Expo and:
Be sure to bring copies of your resume and dress business appropriate or
in uniform
Meet with top recruiting companies and learn how to advance your career
With educational opportunities
Visit www.Military.com/Veteran-Jobs – the largest online veteran job
board and military community – for more information on resumes, Job
search tips, how to prepare for a career expo and much more
Are you an Employer interested in exhibiting at our Career Expos?
CONTACT:
Shelley Conklin at (210) 837-5200
Jeri Glowacki at (800) 662-2620 Ext. 281
Scoop Davis at (800) 662-2620 Ext. 241

8. Our Purpose: Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) is an Army Community Service program designed to provide short-term and
long-term support to the Survivors of Soldiers who die while on active duty.
Our Vision: Compassionate and determined outreach to Survivors.
Our Goal: To be intentional yet noninvasive in extending the hand of support to the Survivors of fallen Soldiers at their point of
need with meaningful programs and caring counsel resulting in Survivor Families knowing that others are concerned for their well
being during their journey through grief.
What We Do…
Facilitate support groups where Families and individuals can share feelings, burdens, thoughts, resources and
information in a safe and understand setting.
Provide care for Survivor Families beyond what Casualty Officers and Unit Care Teams can offer.
Offer on site financial counseling to assist Families in adjusting to their unique monetary circumstance following the
loss of a loved one.
For more information on the SOS Program, please call 718-630-4754
Exceptional Family Member Program
Vincent DiMaira, Program Manager
Bldg. 137C (718) 630-4460
The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a mandatory program
designed to meet the needs of Family Members with physical,
emotional, developmental, or learning difficulties, that require special
medical treatment, therapy, or education.
For any questions concerning the Exceptional Family Member Program,
please contact Vincent DiMaira, Family Advocacy Program Manager at
718-630-4460
To enroll your Family Member in EFMP, please contact Ms. Brenda Shea,
Occupational Health Nurse at Ainsworth Clinic, phone number
718-630-4907/4417/4611.

9. FAP Program Relocation Program
Sexual Assault Prevention eSponsorship Application & Training
Training Sponsors to Assist Relocating
Service Members & Their Families
Sponsorship Training Available
on the following dates:
Sexual assault is a crime. Sexual assault can
happen to males & females of all ages. Sexual
assault is intentional sexual contact,
March 21, 2012
characterized by the use of force, physical June 20, 2012
threat of force, or the abuse of authority
when the victim does not or cannot consent.
September 17, 2012
Rape, nonconsensual sodomy, and indecent
assault are all forms of sexual assault. Time: 1300 – 1400
Location: ACS, Bldg. 137C
If you are a victim of a sexual assault,
please contact the ACS assault
For more information contact
response coordinator at 718-630-4460 or
347-452-4302 24/7 Madeline Pastorella 718-630-4754/4462
Waiting Families Military & Family Life Consultant
Have a Deployed Service Member?
Join Waiting Families Support Group for
fun, outings & support!
Bowing Center
March 17, 2012, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Meet at ACS, Bldg. 137 C, 1st Floor
Military and Family Life Consultants
Help with the Stress of Military Life
Deployment  Relocation Adjustment 
Reintegration Concerns  Loss or Grief
 Parenting Challenges  Financial Management
 Relationship Issues  Workplace Stress
Military Family Life Counselors (MFLCs)
Please call to reserve your seat!! are mental health specialist who
provide confidential, short-term, non-medical
Contact: Madeline Pastorella counseling to Military Families.
Phone: 718-630-4754
To access MFLC services please call:
ACS Bldg. 137C, 1st Floor (718) 757-9408

10. Fort Hamilton
Army Family Action Plan
2012 Issue Submission Form
Do you want to change, improve or fix something in the Army or maybe, just here on
Fort Hamilton? If you do…..
Submit an ISSUE via the issue form below and drop it off in one of the many AFAP
boxes on Fort Hamilton. Or fax it to 718-630-4473.
AFAP Box locations: ACS, Bldg 137C, Commissary, PX, Visitor Control Center,
CDC, Housing, Bowling Center, Fitness Center.
Issue: What is the problem?
Scope: Why is this a problem? (tell us about it - why is this a problem & who does it affect)
Recommendation (s): What do you think could be done to solve the problem? (how
should we fix it) Name, phone number and/or e-mail address (optional)

11. March 2012
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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AER Kick-Off ACS HOURS
at1400 0800-1630
ACS Conf. Rm. Computer Lab
Karaoke Night 0800-1600
1900-2200
FT Hamilton
Community Club
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ACS HOURS ACS HOURS ACS HOURS Karaoke Night ACS HOURS
0800-1630 0800-1630 0800-1630 1900-2200 0800-1630
Computer Lab Computer Lab Computer Lab FT Hamilton Computer Lab
0800-1600 0800-1600 0800-1600 Community Club 0800-1600
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ACS HOURS AFTB Training College Savings MRT –P re-Dep ACS HOURS Waiting Families
0800-1630 1100-1230 1730-1830 1300-1500 0800-1630 Bowling Center
Computer Lab ACS Conf Rm. ACS Conf Rm. ACS Conf Rm. Computer Lab 1400-1600
0800-1600 Karaoke Night 0800-1600 Meet at ACS Conf .
1900-2200 Rm.
FT Hamilton
Community Club
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ACS HOURS Financial Readiness Preventing Identity ACS HOURS ACS HOURS
0800-1630 PCS 1400-1500 Theft 0800-1630 0800-1630
Computer Lab ACS Conf. Rm. 1730-1830 Computer Lab Computer Lab
0800-1600 ACS Conf. Rm. 0800-1600 0800-1600
eSponsorship Karaoke Night
1300-1400 1900-2200
ACS Conf. Rm. FT Hamilton
Community Club
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ACS HOURS MRT-Mob 1 ACS HOURS Newcomer’s ACS HOURS
0800-1630 1300-1600 0800-1630 Orientation 0800-1630
Computer Lab ACS Conf Rm. Computer Lab 0830-1330 Computer Lab
0800-1600 0800-1600 ACS Conf. Rm. 0800-1600
Karaoke Night
1900-2200
FT Hamilton
Community Club
Happy St. Patrick’s Day