1. FRSA Flash
Sep 7, 2012
FRSA FLASH
FRG Meetings / Events
HHT FRG Meeting 8 Sep 4pm Pine plains
Bowling Center
A Troop FRG Meeting 11 Sep 6:30pm @ Toler
Residence
A Co., 2-10 TBD
B Co., 1-10 FRG Meeting 8 Sep 6pm Monette
Residence
C Troop FRG Meeting 12 Sep 6:30pm Crescent
Woods Community Center
D Troop FRG Meeting 13 Sep 11:30pm
Adirondack Creek Community Center
TF Six Shooters
E Troop FRG Meeting TBD
This week’s issue includes
6-6 CAV
Pg 2 = Announcements
Pg 4 = Dates to Remember
FORT DRUM
Pg 9 = Upcoming Training
Pg 11 = Chapel Services
Pg 12 = Things to Do
Pg 13 = Monti Gym Class Schedule
Pg 14 = Single Soldier Events
Pg 16 = FRG Corner
Unit Events
3 October Squadron Hail and Farewell
5-8 October Columbus Day DONSA
12 October Spouse Spur Ride
13 October Kid Spur Ride
13 October Family Gunnery Day
Contents of this newsletter are com-
piled from multiple Military Family news sources. Materials presented does not represent the views or
endorsement of Task Force Six Shooters, 6-6 CAV or the Army. This material is for personal use of the
readers. All readers are encouraged to do further research for all applicable restrictions and guidelines.

2. Lyme Disease Information
Symptoms/ Early Detection
Early localized stage (3-30 days post-tick bite)
 Red, expanding rash called erythema migrans (EM) or “Bulls-
Eye”
 Fatigue, chills, fever, headache, muscle and joint aches, and
swollen lymph nodes
Early disseminated stage (days to weeks post-tick bite)
 Untreated, the infection may spread from the site of the bite to other parts of the body, producing an array
of specific symptoms that may come and go, including:
 Additional EM lesions in other areas of the body
 Facial or Bell's palsy (loss of muscle tone on one or both sides of the face)
 Severe headaches and neck stiffness due to meningitis
 Pain and swelling in the large joints (such as knees)
 Shooting pains that may interfere with sleep
 Heart palpitations and dizziness due to changes in heartbeat Late disseminated stage (months-to-years post-
tick bite) Untreated infection symptoms may include:
 Intermittent bouts of arthritis, with severe joint pain and swelling
 Chronic neurological complaints months to years after infection (shooting pains, numbness or tingling in
the hands or feet, and problems with short-term memory)
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3. Lyme Disease Information Cont.
Prevention
 Wearing light colored clothing so that ticks can be easily identified.
 Tucking in pants to boots, shirts into gloves.
 Application of insect repellent (containing 20% DEET) and applied per manufactures recommendation to
deter ticks and use of permethrin for Soldiers and DA civilians.
 Frequent self checks for individuals partaking in outdoor activities and working in tick-invested environ-
ments. Special attention should be given to moist dark areas were ticks typically migrate too.
 Clothing should be placed in dryer for 20-30 minutes to kill unseen ticks.
 Frequent checks of children and animals.
 Proper removal of tick to prevent infected fluid from entering body with washing and treating area with
antiseptic. (Medical professional removal of tick is recommended)
 Testing of tick to determine if a carrier of Lyme Disease.
 Routine treatment and grooming of household animals with flea and tick prevention medication.
Treatment
 Early Localized Stage:
 Oral doxycyline,10-21 days in duration
 Children do require different regimen
 Early Disseminated Stage:
 Oral antibiotic therapy up to 28 days
 Intravenous therapy if meningitis/heart changes
 Late Disseminated Stage:
 Intravenous therapy up to 28 days
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6-6 CAV

4. Dates to Remember (Sep-Oct)
FRSA FLASH Page 4

5. Dates to Remember (Oct-Nov)
FRSA FLASH Page 5

6. Upcoming Events
FRSA FLASH Page 6

7. Upcoming Events
FRSA FLASH Page 7

8. Recurring Events
Sports Office: Sign up for sporting events through the FT. Drum Fitness, Athletics, and Aquatics Sports
Office in the Magrath Sports Complex, 772-6663. Rosters are due in advance in order to participate.
Water Aerobics—Every Mon, Tue, Thu, & Fri 10:30a—11:30a. Aerobics and Fitness Classes— Mon-
day—Friday. Brandon Doherty 772-6663.
Pine Plains Bowling Center: Closed for the month of July. Cindy Fleming 772-6601.
Adventure Training: Most trips & events are free or at a nominal fee for Soldiers & guest, call 772-4010
for details. ATV Safety Courses—available by request. Extreme Sports for Recreation & Training—
Orienteering. Hunting & Fishing, ATV’s, Sportsman Shooting, Rock/Mountain Climbing, Skydiving, White-
water Rafting. Murray Averill 772-4010.
Parks & Recreation: Remington Park RV Campground & Cabins—Reservations 772-5435. Party
Equipment Rental—Make your next family or unit function a success. Rent large grills, popcorn, cotton
candy and sno-cone makers, inflatable bouncies, tables, chairs, coolers, ice & dunking booth.
Remington Park is now open for the season: M-Sa 9am - 9pm, Su 10am-8pm
Remington Park Beach Open Daily 11am-7pm
Leisure Travel Services—Travel Center Discount Tickets—Stop in and check out the available dis-
count tickets for local & out of state attractions. Gene Spencer 772-8222.
Tell Fort Drum how they are doing!
Let your voice be heard through
ICE Comments!
ICE is Interactive Customer Evaluation
This is where you can provide all types of feedback
on various services offered throughout Fort Drum.
Visit http://ice.disa.mil
Enter “Drum” in the search box
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9. Upcoming Training
Family Readiness Classes
Key Caller Training 2p-3:30p or 5-6:30p Sep 11, 2012 @ ACS
FRG Leader Training 9a-1p Sep 13, 2012 @ ACS
Informal Funds Training 2p-3p or 5-6p Sep 13, 2012 @ ACS
Care Team Training 9a-12p Dec 6, 2012 @ ACS
OPSEC Training 10:30a-12p Oct 3, 2012 @ ACS
NOTE: All classes held in ACS ballroom unless otherwise noted, please call 772-0470/2848 for reserva-
tions.
http://www.drummwr.com/ArmyCommunityService.htm
Let the Financial Readiness Program help get your Financial House into order.
Call 772-0050
1st Term Soldier Training 8:30am-4pm Wednesdays Call for Location
Budget and Account Management 9:00a-12p Sep 10, 2012 @ ACS
Federal Employment Workshop 9:30a-11:30a Sep 27, 2012 @ ACS
Investing 101 9:00a-11:00a Sep 25, 2012 @ ACS
Employment 101 1pm-5pm Sep 19, 2012 @ ACS
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10. CHAPEL SERVICES
FRSA FLASH Page 10

11. Fort Drum Mountain Community
http://www.fortdrummch.com/Current-Residents/Community-
Lifestyle/Calendar-of-Events
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12. Things to Do
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13. Monti Gym Class Schedule
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14. Single Soldier Events
http://www.drummwr.com/BOSS.htm
BOSS
Bldg. T-2190 - 772-7807
All Soldiers are welcome to stop into the BOSS Center and check out all that BOSS has to offer. Open Wed -
Sun 11am - 11 pm. The great room is a large open area with a fireplace, comfortable lounge furniture, large
screen TV’s, movie theatre screen with surround sound and gaming stations. There is wireless internet, a cyber
lounge, another game room with pool, air hockey and fooseball tables and more TV gaming machines and a
large media room with comfortable recliners in theater seating and a giant screen TV.
Boss Takes You To The Movies
Boss will supply transportation to and from the REEL TIME Theater on Fort Drum. Soldiers must call at least
one hour prior to the movie time to schedule a pick up. Soldiers being transported in a BOSS vehicle will be
given a discounted admission to the movie and a REEL TIME Express Voucher from the EXCHANGE. Rides
are available for Friday and Saturday night movies only. Call 772-7807.
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15. CAV Weekend
Fun For All Ages!
Challenge both your mind and soul to see if you have what it
takes to earn your spurs! Immediately following will be a small
reception and the presentation of your Spur Certificate. If you
desire you may purchase a set of Spurs or Spur Charm to wear
with CAVALRY PRIDE!!

16. FRG Corner
HHT 6-6 Squadron FRSA
Cecilia Navarro 630-660-0177 Mrs. Tiffany Woods 315-774-1306
Kerrie Lee 315-777-4962 Staff Duty
A Troop 6-6 TF Six Shooters 315-774-1300
Amanda Murphy 315-414-1006 Brigade 315-774-1100
Kim Toler 315-777-4485 TF Six Shooters Chaplain
A Company 2-10 CPT Arthur 315-774-1303
Janie Diggs 912-980-1319 MFLC
B Company 1-10 Joan Upole 315-405-7449
Alisha Monette 423-782-9202
Alecia Blair 910-495-4788
Do you know who your FRG
C Troop 6-6
leader is? Please check out our
Erin Milas 847-702-2898 list of leaders, find yours and
D Troop 6-6 contact them today!
Heather Ketchmark 912-657-4012
E Troop 6-6
Emily Sivula 651-353-6926
REAR D Leadership
CPT Brian Alexander 706-617-4369
SSG Robert Rivera 724-685-9534
TF Six Shooters Advisors
Lisa Sweet: 315-688-2207
lisa@lisasweetpr.com
Wendy Rittichier: 419-481-1447
w_rittichier@yahoo.com
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