Death notice

Anyone with debts owed to or by the estate of Lt. Col. Jack Randall, U.S. Army Operations, the Pentagon, must contact Lt. Col. Brian Adelson, the summary court officer for the Soldier. Randall recently passed away on Sept. 18. Call Adelson at (703) 693-4826.

Anyone with debts owed to or by the estate of Sgt. Maj. Gary Stockford, National Guard Bureau, must contact 1st Lt. Benjamin Cichorz, the summary court officer for the Soldier. Stockford recently passed away. Call Cichorz at (703) 607-7426.

Force protection exercise

FMMC and the Arlington County Public Health Dept. will deliver and dispense ‘‘medication” from the national stockpile in response to a biochemical release in the NCR as part of an exercise in chemical response on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Fort Myer Community Center (Bldg. 405).

TOG Museum to relocate

Due to upcoming renovation of Bldg. 249, the Old Guard Museum has been temporarily closed. It will be moving to its new location in Conmy Hall.

The new museum exhibits will be unveiled in Spring of 2009. The Old Guard Ladies Association Store will also move to the lobby of Conmy Hall and re-open in November.

For more information please contact the museum curator Kirk Heflin at (703) 696-6670.

AFAP conference

The 25th Fort Myer Military Community Army Family Action Plan conference will take place Nov. 5 and 6 this year.

AFAP is a process that enables all members of the ‘‘Total Army Family” to raise issues of concern and make recommendations to affect quality of life improvements.

Active Duty, Reserve, Guard, Retirees, DA civilians, family members and surviving spouses are all invited to participate in AFAP.

Contact Robin Cordovez, AFAP manager, by phone at (703) 696-0168, by fax at(703) 696-0159 or via e-mail at robin.leigh.machel@conus.army.mil.

Rader dental clinic renovations

The Dental Clinic will begin the transition to the temporary trailers on McNair Road, across from the bowling alley, where the tennis courts were located. The projected date for the move is Nov. 15 through Dec. 20.

During this time, patient care will be limited to sick calls, exams, fillings, oral surgery and cleanings. All specialty dental treatment will be referred out to our outlying clinics: Fort Belvoir, Pentagon, Bethesda and Walter Reed. The staff thanks you for your patience in advance.

For more information call Lt. Col. Ana Rivera (703) 696-3460.

FAST raises GT score

Interested in raising your GT score to change your MOS or attend an NCO Education System course? If so, FAST (Functional Academic Skills Training) is the way to go.

Instruction is based on an individual’s deficient subject areas reflected by TABE score results.

For more information, call Karen Powell at(703) 696-1541 or stop by the Education Center, Bldg. 417, Room 216, Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

EFMP presents Autism class

The Fort Myer Military Community and the Fort Belvoir Exceptional Family Member Programs are sponsoring ‘‘Tricare⁄Other Benefits and Safety Issues for Military Parents with Children with Autism and Other Cognitive Disabilities,” a class and support⁄focus group, Thursday, Nov. 6, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Army Family Team Building, 9651 Gunston Road, Fort Belvoir.

The guest speaker will be Lt. Col. Scott Campbell, parent of an autistic child and secretary for the Autism Society of America’s Northern Virginia Chapter.

Join us for a wonderful opportunity for families to not only learn about medical benefits and safety issues for their autistic children, but to also network with other families.

Reservations are required for class slots, limited on-site child care and free foods⁄beverages. If a child care reservation is not cancelled by 10 a.m. on Nov. 5, the parent may be responsible for provider payment. Childcare starts promptly at 6:15 p.m.

For reservations, general or disabled access information, contact Marcia O’Connor, EFMP manager at (703) 696-8467 or TTY at(703) 696-4675. Reservations must be made directly to O’Connor.

Fort Myer college fair

Unleash the power of your mind at the Fort Myer College Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 28, from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fort Myer Community Center. Guidance counselors, representatives from the VA, Troops to Teachers Program and colleges will be available to answer questions about enrollment, courses, financial aid and more.

Buses to Walter Reed

Metro Bus transportation is available from the Takoma Park Metro Station to Walter Reed Army Medical Center Monday through Friday.

To ride, get a bus transfer before leaving the station and take the K-1 or K-2 bus during rush hour. During non-rush hours, take the 52 or 54 bus. Bus fares require exact change.

There is also a shuttle bus that runs from Fort Belvoir to Walter Reed. This bus is available to personnel who hold a Department of Defense ID card.

The bus departs from DeWitt Army Medical Center at 8:15 a.m., departs Fort Myer’s Rader Clinic at 9 a.m. and arrives at Walter Reed at 10 a.m. The next departure from DeWitt is 11:55 a.m. Fort Myer at 12:15 p.m., arriving at Walter Reed at 1:15 p.m.

Additional information can be obtained at www.metroopensdoors.com. Get shuttle information by calling (301) 295-7562⁄7563.

Health Fair

The Fort Myer Exceptional Family Member Program and Army National Guard Readiness Center, Arlington, Va., will sponsor their annual Health, Community Support and Craft FairOct. 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Guard’s Readiness Center.

Since there is no on-site parking, free shuttle transportation will be provided from Fort Myer’s Memorial Chapel (across from the PX) to the center and return from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Seventy vendors will provide a variety of free health screenings, such as non-fasting cholesterol and blood sugar, hearing, vision, skin cancer, blood pressure and bone density.

Free flu immunizations will be offered to active duty, family members, and DoD civilians, pending availability of vaccine.

Discover a relaxing way to relieve your stress at one of the four therapeutic massage stations, and get an early start on holiday shopping from an extensive selection of unique gift vendors.

For general or disabled access information, call Marcia O’Connor at (703) 696-8467⁄3510.

Women’s Transition Group

Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic Behavioral Health Services is offering a Women’s Mid-Life Transition Group for women who are ages 45 to 70.

This will be a semi-structured group that focuses on adapting to the changes in health, career⁄lifestyle, finance and relationships that are inherent in this life stage.

If you are interested in learning with and from other women who are engaging these realities, call (703) 696-3456 and request an intake appointment. A social worker will meet with you to explore your interest and share more details.

Green to Gold briefing

If you’re a quality enlisted Soldier with officer potential and have served at least two years on active duty, then you are allowed to participate and enroll in the Army ROTC Green to Gold program.

For more information contact Capt. Zˆey Jackson, the Georgetown University scholarship and enrollment officer, at zaj@georgetown.edu or (202) 687-7008, or Shelley Caywood at(703) 696-1579.

ACS Adopt-a-Family

ACS is seeking individuals and organizations to adopt military families for the holidays.

Soldiers and families in this program will receive specific gift donations to include food for their children from agencies and individuals alike (gift certificates may be used for food items).

Once you have volunteered to become a donor, an ACS Adopt-A-Family representative will provide you with the children’s’ ‘‘wish list” and other details. The deadline for gifts to be turned in to ACS is Friday, Dec. 14.

If you or your organization is interested in adopting a family, please contact Alanah Lavinier by phone at (703) 696-3510 or by e-mail at alanah.lavinier@fmmc.army.mil, before Nov. 7.

Crystal City Rotary Club

The Crystal City Pentagon Rotary Club meets every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. in the Crystal City Sports Pub, 3rd level, on 23rd Street in Arlington. All are invited.

For more information, contact Joe Garland at (571) 224-8331 or coljoe99@hotmail.com.

JETS⁄USO-Metro job fair

The Joint Employment Transition Services and the USO of Metropolitan Washington are hosting a job fair on Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Spates Community Club, 214 McNair Road, Fort Myer, Va.

Dozens of employers, including area police and fire departments, federal agencies, health care agencies, defense and government contractors, are participating to discuss job openings with candidates.

All military ID card holders are eligible to attend. Bring resumes and be prepared for on-site interviews. No children please.

For additional information, contact Dawn Fincham or Lindsay Raymond at (703) 805-4277.

Helmsmen Toastmasters

Join Helmsmen Toastmasters Thursday,7:25-8:45 a.m. in the Pentagon Library and Conference Center, near North Parking,Corridor 8.

Join us every Thursday for regular club meetings. Toastmasters is an international, educational, non-profit organization which helps its members better communicate, think, lead and listen.

For more info, contact Bert Romero by e-mail at bert.romero.ctr@js.pentagon.mil or by phone at (703) 695-6257, or Carl Sabath by e-mail at carl.sabath@osd.mil or by phone at(703) 699-3785.

Intramural sports sign-ups

Interested in playing volleyball, indoor soccer or dodge ball? Sign up for intramural leagues at www.quickscores.com⁄fmmcsports.

For more information, contact Mike at the Fort Myer Fitness Center at (703) 696-7868.

Fort Myer yard sale set

Fort Myer's Community Yard Sale is Saturday, Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. to noon, rain or shine along Fort Myer's Sheridan, Lee and Jackson Avenues.

The public is invited. Everyone must present a photo ID at the entrance gate, and allow for vehicle inspection if your vehicle does not bear DoD decals.

For more information, call (703) 696-3903.

SHAPE Officers Association

If you’re an active duty or retired officer or civilian equivalent and served at SHAPE, its subordinate commands or NATO, you are invited to join the SHAPE Officers Association.

The U.S. Chapter of SOA holds frequent luncheons and hosts guest speakers in the D.C. area as well as golf trips and an annual formal dinner.

If interested please contact Jack Haas at (703) 699-0746 and john.haas.ctr@jsf.mil or John Craig at (202) 863-2306 and craigj@ndu.edu.

CYS wants YOU to coach

The Fort Myer Child, Youth and School Services program is looking for volunteer coaches for the upcoming 2008⁄2009 Mustangs Junior Wrestling Club.

If you are interested please contact Annette Engum at (703) 696-3712⁄3728 or e-mail at annette.engum@us.army.mil.

911, not Rader

Fort Myer’s Rader Clinic does not have an emergency room. In an emergency, call 911 from Fort Myer and Fort McNair or off post. For more information, call (703) 696-3447.