The document provides information about an upcoming change of command ceremony at Task Force Knighthawk where Lieutenant Colonel Lars A. Wendt will relinquish command to Lieutenant Colonel Matthew W. Braman. It gives the date, time, and location of the ceremony and provides contact information for RSVPs. It also includes a schedule of upcoming FRG events and community resources for military families.

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Task Force Knighthawk
FRSA Flash
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The Officers and NCO’s of
Task Force Knighthawk
Request the Honor of Your Presence at the
Change of Command Ceremony
where
Lieutenant Colonel Lars A. Wendt
will relinquish Command to
Lieutenant Colonel Matthew W. Braman
At 1400 hours on Friday the twentieth day of April in the
2-10 Hangar, Bldg. 2074, WSAAF, Fort Drum, N.Y.
RSVP: NLT 16 April 2012 Military: Duty Uniform and Beret
(315) 772-5774 Civilian: Casual
Toll Free: (866) 296-0226
Drum.protocol@conus.army.mil
Contents of this newsletter are compiled from multiple Military Family news sources. Material presented
does not represent the views or endorsement of TF Knighthawk or the United States Army. This material is
for personal use of the readers. All readers are encouraged to do further research for all applicable restric-
tions and guidelines.

2. Schedule of FRG Events
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MEET AND GREET Friday, May 4th at 1100, Potluck meeting in the Pathfinder classroom. Please attend and help
greet the new commander !
Tuesday, May 1, 2012, Firehawks Fundraiser @ TF hangar (see flyer on page 4)
Ladies Weekend in Niagara Falls, (see flyer on page 4)
Wednesday, May 16, Firehawks FRG Meeting, TF classroom, 6-8pm (see flyer on page 4)
Wednesday, May 2, 2012, Noon till 3pm Firehawk/Deathstalker’s FRG Coffee (see flyer on
page 4)
Friday, April 27, Company BBQ (more information available soon)
Monday, May 30th FRG Meeting and Pay your Grade, 2pm at the motor pool
April 2012 (Month of the Military Child)
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April 15 - TAX DAY April 22 - EARTH DAY
April 16 – Resume Writing Computer Lab – April 23 - Budget Management, 0930-Noon@
Army Community Service ACS
April 16 – 20 – Week Long NAF Property Sale – April 25 - Family Support Huddle, 1000-1130 @
Family and MWR Hays Hall/Eagles Nest
April 16-20 - Fort Drum Volunteer Appreciation April 26 - Civilian of the Quarter Ceremony, 1130
Week, 0700-1630 @ ACS -1300 @ The Commons
April 17 - Holocaust Days of Remembrance Ob- April 27 - PSAT Test and Assistance, 1500-1800
servance, 1100-1330 @ The Commons @ Youth Center Gym
April 19 - Volunteer of the Month Ceremony, April 27 - In her Shoes: Living with Domestic
1030-1130 @ The Commons Violence, 0900-1130 @ ACS
April 19 - Annual Volunteer, Man & Woman of
April 28 - USO Ice Cream Social, 1400-1600 @
the Mountain, 1700-2000 @ The Commons
USO Fort Drum
April 20 - 21st Annual Festival of Food, 1630-
April 29—The LT Dan Band Concert, 1900-2100
2000 @ The Commons
@ Magrath Gym
April 21 - Child Safety/Month of the Military
Child Carnival, 1300-1700 @ Youth Center Gym
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The Ladies of
Task Force Knighthawk
Request the pleasure of your company
at a Welcoming Coffee
honoring
Mrs. Rebecca Braman
on Thursday, the third of May
half past six o’clock in the evening
Rhicard Hills Community Center
*dessert will be served
This event is open to all spouses
RSVP on or by 1 May 2012
stephltucker@aol.com

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There is a new Pediatric Dentistry located in Watertown. It is the ONLY Pedi-
atric Dentistry in Watertown and they accept United Concordia and Met Life.
They are currently accepting new patients. Here is the information:
Watertown Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Andrew Beuttenmuller
104 Paddock Street, Suite 103
Watertown, NY 13601

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Location:
Pine Plains Complex

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TRAINING SCHEDULE

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MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MONEY!
The Personal Financial Counseling group of the Military & Family Life Consultant
program offers confidential, free financial counseling to you and members of your
family. A consultant can help you manage your finances, establish financial goals
and plan your financial future.
Thank you for your service. Here are several resources that may help you.
Do a budget: talk to us to learn how! Or go to www.google.com. ( Gmail account/
Documents/Search Templates/Family Budget Planner)
Debt solutions – www.powerpay.org ; www.ftc.gov/bcp
View Earnings Statements/Change Deductions – www.mypay.dfas.mil/
mypay.aspx
Order your free credit report – www.annualcreditreport.com
Get your free credit score – www.saveandinvest.org/military
Improve your credit – http://myfico.com/crediteducation/improveyourscore
List of approved credit counseling organizations – www.usdoj.gov/ust
Printable Food Coupons. www.smartsource.com
Food, furniture, auto repair, financial help – www.operationhomefront.net
Comprehensive community resources – www.211.org (Type in your location)
Ripped Off? Register complaint at -- www.ftc.gov/sentinel/military
Military Child Care – www.military.com/benefits
Off-base housing – www.ahrn.com
Grants – Am. Legion 800-504-4098; VFW – 816-756-3390
Emergencies – Red Cross – 877-272-7337; or BDE Chaplain - 315-772-2940
Education Assistance – www.gibill.va.gov
Plan your financial future – www.saveandinvest.org/military
Plan your retirement with the Thrift Savings Plan – http://www.tsp.gov
Tax help and filing taxes -- www.militaryonesource.com.
10% Savings Deposit Program (SDP) – www.saveandinvest.org
Transitioning out of the military – www.turbotap.org www.dol.gov
Where to Get Help
10th Combat Aviation Brigade
Personal Financial Counselor
P: 315-523-3765

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Helpful Phone Numbers
For Military Families at Fort Drum
The MFLC Personal Financial Counselor program helps you and your family manage your finances,
resolve financial problems and reach long-term goals. Services are free, anonymous and confidential.
For an appointment, call (at 10th CAB) 315-523-3765 or (at ACS) 315-489-2466.
Thank you for your service to our country. Here are several resources for families who need help
achieving financial readiness.
 Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program. Call (315) 782-9222. WIC serves all kinds of families
with nutritious food, free nutrition advice, tips for staying healthy, recipes and resources for growing
families.
 Food Stamp Program – through the Community Action Planning Council. Call (315) 788-4900, or go
to www.mybenefits.ny.gov.
 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). Helps people pay for their energy bills. Call (800) 342-
3009 or visit www.otda.state.ny.us and click on “Resources for Working Families”.
 Army One Source. See http://aos.myarmylifetoo.com, or www.militaryonessource.com. Open
24/7 to answer any questions about everyday concerns or
 Army Community Services (ACS). Employment readiness, basic budgeting, credit use; multiple
forms of help. Building 4330. Call 315-772-6556/6557.
 Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance (FSSA) Pre-screening. Go to https://
www.dmdc.osd.mil/fssa/. See if you qualify for special assistance to supplement the BAS allowance.
Difficult to qualify.
 Unemployment Compensation for Military Spouses upon PCS-related Job Loss. Contact your
previous state’s Department of Labor. See www.careeronestop.org.
 Family Advocacy Program (FAP) at ACS Building. FAP offers a variety of services to help Soldiers,
Spouses and Families gain life skills to lead a fulfilling life. Workshops include: Baby Basics;
Parenting Workshops; For-Fathers-Only. Call (315) 772-4244.
 New Parent Support Program (NPSP). The NPSP is a professional team of nurses and social workers
who provide supportive and caring services to military families with children from birth to three
years of age. Call (315) 772-0748.

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