The following is the upcoming schedule for bus driver and forklift classroom training.

Forklift training is available to all DoD civilians and active duty members whose unit has a valid forklift mission. Bus driver training is available to active duty military members.

Feb. 4 – Forklift Training

March 4 – Bus Driver Training

April 13 – Forklift Training

The cut-off date for registering for these classes is one week prior to the class date. For more information contact Don Vierra at the Fort Detrick Motor Pool, (301) 619-3059.

Construction update on all Fort Detrick gates

The construction to enhance security measures at all Fort Detrick Gates will began Nov. 9.

Below is a breakdown of the planned construction:

Veterans Gate- 7th Street

This will be the first gate to receive upgrades. Construction will commence Nov. 9, and is anticipated to be completed by the middle of January 2010.

During construction the following plan will be in effect:

Monday- Friday 6 a.m.-6 p.m.

Only decal vehicles will be able to enter this gate.

Non-Decal Vehicles must enter through Old Farm Gate.

After 6 p.m. and weekends - All Vehicles may use this gate.

Increased traffic at Old Farm Gate is anticipated during peak hours since it will be the only entry for non-decal vehicles.

It is recommended that all decaled vehicles enter through either Veteran's Gate or Opossumtown Gate.

Opossumtown Gate

Improvements for the Opossumtown Gate are scheduled to begin Jan. 18, 2010 and end in early April, 2010. This gate will be closed during construction. All traffic entering Fort Detrick must go through Veteran's Gate or Old Farm Gate.

Old Farm Gate Construction

This gate is scheduled to begin construction April 12, 2010 and be completed by the end of June 2010. Two lanes will be closed however we anticipate minimal impact to normal traffic.

Fort Detrick Toastmasters

The Fort Detrick Toastmasters meet every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.

Please be our guest in Building 1520, Rm 208E, (Medal of Honor Room) for the next meeting on Feb. 11, from noon to 1:00 p.m.

For more information, please call x34147 or email Toastmasters@amedd.army.mil.

Thrift Shop closure dates

Thrift Shop at Fort Detrick will be closed February 3, and 5 to get prepare for the annual sale of Thrift Shop Property Fall⁄ Winter Clothes and Shoes.

The sale will start on Feb. 9th at 10 a.m.

All sale items will be 50 cents.

Starting Feb. 9, spring and summer items may be consigned.

For more information call (301) 619-2289.

MEDPROS training

Barquist Army Health Clinic will conduct MEDPOS training for all U.S. Army units assigned or attached to Fort Detrick.

Training will be Feb. 2, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in building 1520, the education center's ATC classroom, first floor.

The focus is primarily on the MEDPROS Reporting Web Site.

All Army commands are encouraged to send a Soldier from their unit's Personnel⁄S1. Soldiers attending will learn how to run FMR reports and other individual reports, including projecting the company readiness up to three months in advance.

All individuals attending this training need to have MEDPROS read access prior to reporting. Go to: https:⁄⁄conus.mods.army.mil⁄MEDPROS⁄Secured⁄ to request read access. You will be prompted to enter your AKO Username and Password, and the request will be forwarded to your supervisor for authentication and authorization.

This training also includes data input into the MODS main frame. It is recommended that all commands have trained soldiers with access to the MODS mainframe.

These individuals have the capability to input Immunizations and Vision requirements, as well as the ability to create and maintain individual Task Forces.

Requests for write access for the MODS Mainframe can be found at: https:⁄⁄apps.mods.army.mil⁄MEDPROS⁄Secured⁄. From there follow instructions found in “How do I obtain a MEDPROS Data Entry account?“ tab.

All units are authorized three slots; a primary and two alternates. Additional spaces will be filled on first request basis. Reserve slots by emailing Name, Unit and contact information to:

Christina.Riggins@amedd.army.mil and matthew.shaw2@amedd.army.mil.

This course is not the formal training course; it is modified to emphasize reports rather than data entry. Requests for coverage of additional MEDPROS functions are welcomed prior to training. For more info, contact Sgt. Christina Riggins, Force Health Protection, Barquist Army Health Clinic, at (301) 619-0345.

Traffic Advisory

A steel plate covering a trench at the Veterans gate reject lane was installed, Sat. Jan. 30, and should be removed today at 3 p.m.

Transition from AUDIX to Callegra Voice Mail System

After 6 p.m., Feb. 10, we will Transition from the old AUDIX Voicemail System to the new Callegra Voicemail System. Below is a frequently Asked Questions document, hopefully this will help to answer your questions.

Previously you received instructions on how to set up your voicemail box, if you need additional assistance please call the Telephone Trouble desk at (301) 619-2504.

Callegra Voicemail System Frequently Asked Questions