Fort Detrick's 2009 Drinking Water Quality Report is available for community review. The report summarizes water quality information collected by water suppliers to comply with drinking water regulations.

In 1996, Congress amended the Safe Drinking Water Act, which added a provision requiring all community water systems to deliver to their customers a brief annual water quality report.

Find it at:

* The Public Affairs Office, Headquarters 810 Schreider Street, Suite 004 or call (301) 619-2060;

* The Environmental Management Office, 1546 Porter Street, 3rd Floor;

* Hard copies delivered to the family housing units;

* Hard copies posted on public bulletin boards in barracks and tenants⁄organizations and;

* Hard copies available at the Post Library, 1520 Freedman Drive.

For more information, call Mark Lewis, Fort Detrick Environmental Management Office, at (301) 619-3136.

AFTB Program 2010-2011 Needs Assessment

The Army Family Team Building Program is currently conducting its 2010-2011 Needs Assessment for the Fort Detrick community.

This survey is being conducted to improve and tailor the AFTB Program to fit the needs of the Fort Detrick Community, as well as to meet accreditation standard requirements.

The survey consists of 10 short questions and will require only few minutes of your time.

Please assist us by completing this short survey at http:⁄⁄www.surveymonkey.com⁄s⁄3Q8298C. The survey will close at noon, July 19.

Art Display at Post Library

Aspiring Artist Andrew Lewis has entered several contests to include the 2010 Army Arts and Crafts Contest. His artistic ability is clearly evident in woodcarvings and his oil paintings. Some of his recent work will be on display at Fort Detrick Post Library, located in the Community Support Center, 1520 Freedman Drive, Room 143, until July 9.

Library Summer Hours of Operation:

Monday and Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays CLOSED

To view Andrew Lewis's art work, please come to the Post Library or visit his website at www.idrewthis2.com

Fort Detrick holiday ornaments available

The 2010 Fort Detrick Christmas ornaments are now available for pre-ordering.

Each ornament is $15 and for a limited time proceeds will be donated towards the Fort Detrick Installation Ball.

Please contact your representative on the Installation Ball Planning Committee to order or call USAG Public Affairs at (301) 619-2018.

NMLC Change of Command – July 8

Captain James B. Poindexter III, MSC, USN will take command of the Naval Medical Logistics Command in a ceremony scheduled for 1 p.m., July 8, at the Francis Scott Key Holiday Inn and Conference Center, Frederick, Maryland.

Captain Poindexter relieves Captain David B. Stratton, MSC, USN, who took command on Jan. 17, 2008.

Guest speaker for the ceremony will be Rear Admiral Eleanor V. Valentin, Commander, Naval Medical Support Command, SHCE, USN.

Veteran Service representative visit – July 9 and July 26

A Veteran Service Representative from the Baltimore Regional Office, Department of Veteran Affairs is scheduled to be at Military Personnel Division, Building 1520, July 9 and July 26.

The VA Representative is a benefits and casualty specialist whose primary role is to assist active duty Soldiers, retired veterans, and surviving family members file new compensation claims.

Soldiers and veterans will also be able to inquire about new VA Benefits, receive help with newly filed claims, and receive guidance on understanding VA policy and procedures.

To schedule an appointment please call the Military Personnel Division (301) 619-7311.

Every third Wednesday, a VA Representative conducts a Transition Assistance Program briefing on current VA Benefits.

The next TAP class is scheduled for July 21, from 8 a.m. to noon.

For more information call (301) 619-3138.

VPP open meetings – July 12

The Voluntary Protection Program Steering Committee will be holding their weekly meeting July 12, at the Community Support Center, Building 1520, Classroom 6, from 2-3 p.m.

All Fort Detrick workforce is invited to attend the committee meeting to ask any questions you may have about VPP program, workplace safety or the about the VPP committee.

There will be a brief overview of what VPP is, as well as the regular meeting. If you have any questions please contact Kendra Mills (301) 619-7399 or Kristen Haga (301) 619-3161.

ASAP training date change

ASAP training scheduled for 1 p.m., July 15, has been changed up to 1 p.m., July 14, to prevent conflict with the USAG Picnic.

USAG Picnic closings – July 15

* NAF Support Management Division will close at 11:30 a.m.

* Auto Shop will be open 9 a.m. to noon, closed from noon to 4 p.m., and reopen from 4-7 p.m.

*TicketFunatic will be open 9:30 a.m. to noon, closed from noon to 4:30 p.m.

* Forest Glen Fitness Center will be open 6-11 a.m., and will be closed 11a.m.-6 p.m.

* CafÈ Too will close at 10:30 a.m.

* Marketing will close at 11:30 a.m.

* ACS will close at 11:30 a.m.

Dessert Contest – July 15

Does everyone rave about your ‘‘special dessert?” Do you enjoy mixing, baking and concocting delectable sweets? Consider entering your dessert in the USAG Organizational Day Picnic Dessert Contest.

Entries are being accepted now for the contest which will be judged just prior to the USAG picnic. Entry deadline is 3 p.m., July 13.

Desserts may be entered in the following categories: Pies, Cakes, Cookies⁄Bars, Miscellaneous. Each entrant will receive a 59-minute early release certificate from the commander.

To enter, e-mail Dee Christian with your name, the name of your dessert, category and phone number at dee.l.christian@us.army.mil or call (301) 619-3250.

For more information, call Dee or Melanie Skeens at (301) 619-0646.

Bring dessert and ingredients list to the picnic pavilion at Nallin Farm by 10 a.m., July 15 for judging.

Ribbons will be awarded for first place in each category. Grand prize will be awarded to Best Overall dessert.

NEC SAN Outage – July 18

The NEC will be performing required maintenance on its storage area network July 18, between the hours of 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Users will not have access to home drives (H), public drives (P), PST files, VPN, ATAAPS, Army Exchange, Army File Server, CDMRP, USAG SQL, USAG Oracle, File Maker and USAG Web services until 4:30 p.m., July 18.

Date: Sunday, July 18

Time: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Outage: NEC storage area network

Customers Impacted: Users at USAG, Forest Glenn, T2, 6MLMC, PMO, GIS, USAMMDA, NAE Domain Activities and USAMRIID.

We apologize for this impact to our customers, the NEC staff will make every effort to have the Storage Area network available as-soon-as-possible following this maintenance outage.

For questions or concerns please contact the NEC Help Desk (301) 619-2049.

Take Your Child to Work Day – July 21

Take Your Child to Work Day 2010 is being held July 21.

In order to make the day a success, we need the support of both repeat and new SPONSORS. As you know, many of our children really look forward to this event, and many of them ask their parents about it well in advance of the event date so they can try to include it in their summer scheduling plans.

If you or anyone you know would be willing to open their office, work area, or laboratory to our children, please let us know.

Often, employees would like to participate, but they don't know what type of activity they could provide.

We have representatives on the TYCTWD Planning Committee who will help you plan your activity; you can contact them by simply sending an e-mail to kidsday@ncifcrf.gov or by calling (301) 846-1956.

In many instances, they can also provide an area in which you can present your program if your work area⁄lab is not accessible to visitors. Without sponsored programs, we could not have TYCTWD, so your participation is critical.

The number of children participating is increasing each year, but the number of sponsored programs is not.

If you would like to volunteer for the day, you may also sign up – we need volunteers to help make the day a success for our children.

Registration for the children who would like to attend will begin in late June; notification will be sent out announcing the registration time period.

Your support is greatly appreciated.

July Blood Drive

Date: July 22

Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Balfour Beatty Community Center, 6000 Ditto Avenue.

For more information call: (301) 619-2197 Sign up online at: www.militarydonor.com.

Please help us reach our goal of 50 donors for the July Drive.

Your donation will save lives.

Chapel Vacation Bible School – July 19-23

Fort Detrick Chapel Vacation Bible School Presents- Hero HeadQuarters, Joining Forces with God

Dates: July 19 to July 23

From 9 a.m. to noon daily

Location: Ft. Detrick Chapel, 1776 Ditto Ave., Ft. Detrick, MD. 21702

Phone: (301) 619-7371

Please register at the Chapel Front Office, and every child who registers by June 19th and present the week of VBS receives a free Hero HeadQuarters Tee Shirt. Classes are available for children age 5 to 12.

Pre-school class for children age 4 and fully potty trained will be available. This class is for children of volunteers only.

A parent would need to be a volunteer the week of VBS and remain on the premises.

VPP Workplace Safety Lunch & Learn July 28

The VPP Committee will be sponsoring a Lunch and Learn on Workplace Safety on Wednesday, July 28, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the Community Support Center, Building 1520, Room 1.

The briefing will be presented by Agustin Hernandez, A.A.S, NREMT-P. Hernandez is a certified instructor⁄coordinator for Health Programs.

The following topics will be covered:

1) Location of First Aid kit

2) Contents of first aid kit

3) Items to have in first aid kit

4) Anaphylaxis⁄Epi-Pens

5) Electrocution

6) Fire safety

7) Hypoglycemia⁄diabetes

8) Blood borne pathogens

9) CPR basic info

10) Choking

Please bring your lunch and learn of the hazards that can be encountered on a daily basis in any workplace environment. The class covers office workers, shop workers, and everyone in between.

Please contact Kendra Mills at (301) 619-7399 or Michelle Hewitt at (301) 619-3385 if you have any questions.

Light refreshments will be offered.

Pool Passes on sale

Outdoor Pool Passes are on sale now at the Odom Fitness Center, Building 1507.

For pool fees call (301) 619-2498.

Dress Sale⁄Swap – July 29 & 30

The Installation Ball Fundraising Committee is collecting women's formal dresses and accessories for The Dress Sale⁄Swap Event which will be held on July 29 & 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Rally Point, Freedman Drive.

Dresses will be sold for $10 each.

Individuals donating dresses will receive a $5 coupon for the purchase of a dress from our collection.

Accessories will be priced separately.

All proceeds raised help defer costs of the Installation Ball

To make donations please contact:

Melanie Skeens @ 301-619-0646

Lisa Harbaugh @ 301-619-3163

Ms. Terri Baker @ 301-619-2857

Drop Locations in 810, 1546, 1520, and The Thrift Store during normal business hours

U.S. Navy Cruisers concert – Aug. 14

The U.S. Navy Cruisers will perform an indoor performance at Fort Detrick, 6 p.m., Aug. 14, in the FMWR Community Activities Center, Building 1520A (Old Commissary).

The U.S. Navy Cruisers are the Navy’s premier contemporary music eight member ensemble playing 1950s and 1960s hits, Motown favorites, class rock, R&B and contemporary top 40 hits.

The Fort Detrick Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation will host the Navy Cruisers and offer a cash bar during the 90-minute performance.

Admission is free. For additional information call the Community Recreation Office at (301) 619-3237.

CYSS Soccer Registration

Child, Youth & School Services is accepting registrations for the 2010 Fall Soccer program for students ages 4 - 11.

Registration fees are $50 per player with a 10 percent off second child discount.

Registration deadline is Aug. 13.

For more information call (301) 619-2538.

ASAP training

The following is a list of training offered by ASAP for May and June 2010 Strough Auditorium:

ASAP Training for July and August 2010 at Ft. Detrick's Strough Auditorium.

Topic: Second Hand Victims of Alcohol and Drug Use

July 19: 10-11 a.m.

July 27: 1-2 p.m.

Topic: DUIs and Drinking and Driving

Aug. 3: 1-2 p.m.

Aug. 9: 10-11 a.m.

Aug. 16: 1-2 p.m.

Aug. 24: 10-11 a.m.

Questions and⁄or concerns regarding these trainings should be directed to Monique Church at (301) 619-9722.