1st Battalion 22nd Infantry Updates October 2010 Page 4

1st Battalion 22nd Infantry

1st Battalion Newsletter

October 2010

Morale, Rear Detachment, Awards

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Another month down and the weather is turning colder here in Colorado. The rear detachment continues
to serve our great Soldiers and Families on a daily basis. Located in BLDG 2131 on Fort Carson, we only have
a small number of personnel but we exist to assist Families during this challenging time. If you have questions
or need assistance please contact your FRG leader first but you can also contact the rear detachment.

As the stress of the deployment builds, I ask that Family members find a safe and healthy method of coping
with the stress. We are offering a great training opportunity beginning on 17 November. This is a four-session event
on resilience for Family members. The class focuses on strategies for identifying, understanding and coping
with stress and problem solving. Child care is available for children registered with CYS. Please make every attempt
to attend and to bring a friend. Together we won’t just survive the deployment, we’ll THRIVE!

CPT Brandon Chapman

From The Command Financial Adviser

The Holidays are approaching fast! Here are some resources to keep the holiday spirit alive for the children
and Families of Fort Carson.
Santa’s Workshop is now accepting applications until 12 November 10. Please stop by my office to fill out
an application and bring along your Soldier’s current LES. Santa’s Workshop is need-based, not ranked based.
Ages for children 0-17. Pick up dates will be December 6-10 at the Hub by appointments only.
Christmas Unlimited— 2204 E. Boulder Street, C/S CO 80909—719-597-1821—For Active Duty Families.
No application! No LES! Distribution Center opens 1-23 December from 11:00 to 7:00p.m. Bring Military ID,
and something to verify the names and ages of your children
If you have a question or an issue, contact SSG Woodyard, your Command Financial NCO (CFNCO).

Coping with Stress during the Deployment

Everyone is affected by war. In military families, however, there is the added fear for the safety of loved ones
who have been deployed or who may be deployed in the future.
When a loved one is deployed, fluctuating emotions such as pride, anger, fear, and bitterness can add to the stress
of uncertainty. Some people will try to get back into the routine of life as soon as possible to regain a sense of control,
but others will have difficulty focusing for some time. Both reactions are common responses to crisis and/or stress.
In response to these stresses, we are making available a four-session resilience training class for all Regular Families.
Each class will build on the previous class so please make every effort to attend all four.

Resilience Training for Family Members

When: Wednesdays, 17 November; 1 December, 8 December and 15 December
Where: Family Readiness Center (FRC) Building 6247
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Childcare is provided FREE if children are registered with CYS.
Please submit names and ages NLT 7 days prior to class.

Don’t just Survive during deployment… THRIVE

T—Training—Keep out the local gyms
H— Health— Flu shots will start on the 18OCT at the Hub (building 1532) Monday—Thursday
R—Resilience—Our four week Resilience Training will begin on 17 November
I—Improving Quality of Life—Check out the golf course; ITR for upcoming events
V—Volunteer—Volunteer on post at ACS, Red Cross or with your FRG
E- Education— Check out the local colleges to get back into school—CSU—Pueblo,
Pikes Peak Community College, University of Colorado Springs, and Webster University .
See the weekly emails from the FRG for the whole list of upcoming events in the Fort Carson & Colorado Springs area!

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