Dayley’s Update …

Col. Brant V. Dayley, Garrison Commander

Col. Brant V. Dayley,
Garrison Commander:

First, let me say, I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Halloween. I hope you all enjoyed the Massacre on Marshall Road Haunted House, and I want to thank the members of Team Bliss in making it a success.

As November starts, the Fort Bliss community will be engaging in a cornucopia of events. From daylight savings, changes in PRT schedules and the upcoming holidays; I want all of you to be safe and look out for your fellow servicemembers and their families.

Saturday and Sunday, the Fort Bliss NCO Wives Club will host their Holiday Bazaar at the Trading Post, which will give you a head start on your holiday shopping with specialty items from different vendors. Take time to stop by and see what an outstanding job the club has done in organizing this event.

In the spring we “spring forward” by setting our clocks forward one hour, it is now time to “fall back” one hour. Saturday when you retire for the night, remember, to move your clocks back one hour.  On Monday, Fort Bliss will also be changing work call hours due to the afternoon PRT schedule. Plan accordingly as morning traffic will play a factor in what time we are all coming into work. Roads normally closed during morning PRT will now be closed in the afternoon during PRT.

Enjoy the extra sleep, but remember to eat a lighter lunch. Also, stretch and hydrate throughout the day. Just because it’s not the typical El Paso heat doesn’t mean the need for hydrating has diminished. It’s even more important now because cold weather injuries play as a big part in training and planning as heat injuries.

Also, in national news we would like to send our best wishes to those affected by Super Storm Sandy, we realize there are numerous Soldiers with families in our nation’s northeast suffering from power outages and flooding, our prayers are with you.

Remember to get out there and vote if you haven’t already, this is one of those rights we fight so hard to protect day-in and day-out. Take advantage of your American right to vote and support your candidate today.

With Thanksgiving soon approaching, remember the Adopt-A-Soldier program and how cherished a tradition it has been in El Paso for more than 30 years. El Pasoans look forward to bringing Fort Bliss servicemembers into their homes every “Turkey Day” as a way to express their deep gratitude for the Soldiers’ service. It provides a day of fun and relaxation – and a hearty home-cooked meal – for servicemembers who may be far from home and family.

If you know Soldiers in your units or around post who are away from loved ones, invite them into your home. Be proactive this holiday season and let the troops know how much their service means to you and your family.

Share

Short URL: http://fbmonitor.com/?p=16573

Comments are closed

Advertisement Massage Therapy Training Institute
Advertisement
Military Discounts ENMU

Recent Entries

Featured Links

Search Archive

Search by Date
Search by Category
Search with Google
Advertisement
Advertisement Military Discounts
Advertisement Ruidoso, New Mexico

Photo Gallery

Advertisement
Log in | Designed by Gabfire themes | The Monitor and The Monitor Online are published by Laven Publishing each Thursday.
The Monitor is an unofficial publication authorized by AR 360-1 and printed each Thursday in the interest of the Fort Bliss and El Paso, Texas, communities. It is the only publication allowed to be distributed on Fort Bliss property. The contents of The Monitor are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, the U.S. Army, or The Laven Group, LLC. The appearance of advertising in The Monitor does not constitute endorsement of the products or services advertised. Any article or service advertised in The Monitorwill be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to any non-merit factor of consumers. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, advertising from that source will be discontinued until the violation is corrected. The Monitor has a circulation of 15,000 copies. Editorial content is prepared, edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office of Fort Bliss, Bldg. 15, (915) 568-4088 or fax (915) 568-3749. Items submitted for publication in The Monitor should be sent to monitorbliss@gmail.com, or sent to Fort Bliss, Texas 79916, by noon on Friday before issue. All submissions become Army property and should be typed, double-spaced with the author’s name, signature, and mailing address. Photos should have information attached describing photo and have photographer’s full name. The editor reserves the right to reject or edit all submissions or advertising that do not conform to The Monitor’s journalistic standards. All photos are U.S. Army unless otherwise designated. The Monitor’s classified ad page is a free service reserved for active duty personnel, military retirees, military family members and DAC’s only. Because there is no fee, the only advertisements permitted to be published on this page are ads that cannot be considered commercial ventures. Ads must be written on the standard form published from time to time, or located at Bldg. 15. As classified ads are personal in nature, The Monitor cannot publish ads received through “Shotgun” mail or by fax. The Monitor is a registered trademark in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued Jan. 12, 1988, #1472244. The Monitor is published by the commanding general of Fort Bliss through The Laven Group, LLC, 5959 Gateway Blvd. West, Ste. 450, El Paso, Tx. 79925 • 772-0934, fax; 772-1594, email: susan@lavenpublishing.com. Check out the online version of The Monitor at fbmonitor.com. Click on the e-Edition tab to view the entire newspaper electronically. For Monitor advertising information, call the Laven Publishing Group at 915-772-0934. For rates and mechanical information, visit www.lavenpublishing.com and click on the advertise tab.