Many Supervisors and employees are aware that personal problems can and do interfere with an employee’s ability to perform on the job. Emotional problems and mental illnesses, family or marital stress, physical ailments, abuse of alcohol or other drugs, the death of a loved one and many other problems can make work difficult.

To help employees perform at their best and assist supervisors with maintaining employee job performance and productivity, The Employee Assistance Program is available at Ft. Detrick.

The EAP Supervisor Orientation is a one hour class designed to introduce the supervisor⁄manager to the parameters of the EAP at Ft. Detrick, MD. Please register by calling (301) 619-2857, fax (301) 619-2884 or email usagdctee@amedd.army.mil.

USAG Fort Detrick is now on Facebook!
If you are on Facebook, look up the new USAG page under the name US Army Garrison Fort Detrick. You will see news updates, base closures, delays and information and be able to connect with your friends from across Fort Detrick.

We know that Facebook is not accessible from your government computer, and please understand NEC cannot grant access to Facebook for your workstation at this time, but this offers an alternate access to information regarding Fort Detrick closings, events and news from home and mobile devices.

Each year Fort Detrick holds the Combined Federal Campaign encouraging contributions to charitable organizations. This year the Fort Detrick CFC raised over $212,000.00.

The campaign is a success due to the volunteer efforts of many Fort Detrick personnel. In recognition of this work, a closing ceremony will be held at Strough Auditorium, 2 p.m., March 23.

All are invited to celebrate this Fort Detrick team effort. Thank you everyone, for your generous support and those who worked to make it a success.

POC is Mrs. Lydia Pete at (301) 619-3314 or olga.pete@amedd.army.mil.

AAFES⁄Commissary meeting
The next AAFES⁄Commissary Council meeting will be held April 7, 10 – 11 a.m., Community Support Center, Building 1520, Classroom 5.

The Council meets quarterly to received input from consumers. Request USAG and mission partners send one representative (active duty military, retiree, or family member) to this meeting. This is a good opportunity for consumers to be heard.

For more info, call 301-619-3323.

MyCAA Scholarship Program for Military Spouses resumed
The Department of Defense announced the resumption of the Military Spouse Career Advancement beginning March 13 at 12 p.m. EST and the 136,583 military spouses who are currently enrolled in the program will once again be able to receive tuition assistance.

The first phase of the reinstated program will enable the department to continue to pay up to $6,000 in tuition assistance for spouses currently enrolled. The department is working hard to adjust and meet the demands of the program and develop a long-term solution for spouses not yet enrolled who would like to establish an account.

The program was launched March 2, 2009, to assist military spouses in attaining portable careers in high-demand, high-growth occupations. An unexpected spike in enrollment prompted the Defense Department to pause the program on Feb. 16. A thorough review began immediately to assure the program was accomplishing its intended goals.

The Defense Department is currently developing options for the long-term management of the program and expects to be able to announce the details soon.

Until new accounts can be created, Military OneSource Spouse Education and Career Consultants will continue to be available to provide education and training, career exploration, assessment, employment readiness and career search assistance.

GEMS⁄YES Registration is Open!
Registration for the Young Engineers and Scientists program for middle and high school students is now open!

This year, there will be a Beginning GEMS⁄YES, Intermediate GEMS⁄YES, Robotics GEMS⁄YES, and Battlebots GEMS⁄YES!

Applications and teacher recommendation forms can be found on the web site at www.detrick.army.mil⁄YES

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Carrie Michaels at 301-619-9658 or carrie.michaels@us.army.mil.

Holocaust Memorial Museum trip
There will be a free trip to the Holocaust Memorial Museum April 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. from Building 1520. Please RSVP by April 2.

This trip is open to all Fort Detrick Military, Civilians, and Family Members. Children must be at least 10 years of age.

Lunch will be available for purchase at the Museum or you may bring a bagged lunch.

Points of contact are SSG Shivar at (301) 619-8178, sabrina.shivar@amedd.army.mil, or Mr. Orellana at (301) 619-2917, walter.orellana@amedd.army.mil.

Women’s History Month Observance
Please celebrate Women’s History Month with us, March 24, 11:30 a.m., Building 1520A, Community Activity Center. Air Force Medical Operations Agency will be hosting the Women’s History Month Observance Luncheon.

The guest speaker for this event will be Brigadier General Allyson R. Solomon, Commander of the Maryland Air National Guard.

This event is a luncheon and tickets are $5 and it is open to all personnel.

The menu for the luncheon is: Garden Salad, Chicken Breast in Mushroom Gravy, Vegetable Lasagna, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Seasoned Green Beans and Carrots, Rolls, Carrot Cake, German chocolate Cake, and Iced tea with Lemon

For ticket information contact on the AFMOA representatives below:

Maj Stephanie Dusza, (301) 619-8563

Master Sgt. Zina Edwards, (301) 619-9086

Tech. Sgt Tammy Down, (301) 619-4050

Rita Walker, (301) 619-4155

Jan Mitchell, (301) 619-4170

Charlotte Christian, (301) 619-4164

Heather Dittig, (301) 619-2005

Thrift Shop Scholarship application deadline
The Thrift Shop Scholarship Committee is awarding The Thrift Shop at Fort Detrick Scholarship and the Julie Parker Scholarship. Both scholarships are $1000.00. Selection will be based on overall scholastic achievement, leadership ability, and good citizenship.

Applications are available at Thrift Shop, Bldg S-11, Porter Street; Army Community Services, Room 124, Building 1520; the Detrick Center for Training & Education Excellence (DCTEE), Building 1520; and all Frederick County high school guidance offices.

Applications are also available on the Thrift Shop and DCTEE web sites.

Deadline for receipt of the application is now March 19 (Hand delivered by 4:30 p.m. or postmarked). For more information call DCTEE at (301) 619-2854 or Stephanie Lapham at (240) 446-4012.

Youth soccer coaches needed
Interested in Coaching Youth Soccer?

The CYSS is looking for Youth Soccer Coaches for the Spring Season.

A benefit of coaching a CYSS Sports team is your child plays for FREE!

Please contact SportsDirector@amedd.army.mil or call (301) 619-2538 for more information.

CWC trip to Atlantic City
The CWC will be sponsoring a trip to Resorts Casino in Atlantic City, April 9.

Cost is $35 per person.

Call Donna Gant at (301) 619-4179 to reserve a seat.