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Mission First, Family Always!!
sources and services that will better
assist your family through both good
and tough times. It is our hope that
we can help enhance and enrich
yourfamilies experience while
youre a part ofourguard family.
We are truly grateful for your con-
tinued support of your guard soldier
and we fully intend on showing our
appreciation by supporting Guard
Families in every way possible.
This is the first issue of the new
monthly 345 Family Newsletter.
This newsletter is part of a new
collaborative effort from the 345
unit staff and our Family Readiness
Group to create a Battalion family
program that will better serve the
needs of our soldiers families.
Our goal is to inform and support
you along your journey as a family
member of the National Guard in
any and every way that we can.
Without you, the family member,
standing by your National Guard
member, a successful National
Guard does not exist. Your success
and self-reliance are our motivators.
We strive to support and educate in
every way possible.
With the ever changing face and
duties of the Army National Guard,
it is imperative to look to the future
of family programs while remaining
flexible in the present.
We understand that serving in the
Army National Guard can present
new challenges to military families.
No matter what challenges may
arise, we at 345 CSSB strive to
empower you with the tools, re-
FAMILY PROGRAM
FAMILY READINESS GROUP (FRG)
We are currently looking for a new
Coordinator for the HHC 345 CSSBFamily Readiness Group. The FRGCoordinator must be an individualwho is a family member, spouse or
significant other of a 345 soldier.
The FRG coordinator is a person thatserves as a conduit for people whoneed help finding valuable militaryresources and also serves as the unitsspokesperson for all family readiness
issues. The coordinator is also an
active participant in the NationalGuard Family Program. For moreinformation about FRG and the FRGCoordinator position please contactone of the following individuals
listed below. Thanks!
CPT Frank Carter(214) 340-9954
SFC Bruce Withrow (580) 490-3422
[email protected] (405) 312-6862
345 CSSBHHC 345 CSSB
2015 Veterans BlvdArdmore, OK 73401
(580) 490-3400
Volume 1, Issue 1 August 2013
With the ever chang-
ing face and duties of
the Army National
Guard, it is imperative
to look to the future
of family programs
while remaining flexi-
ble in the present.
MPSC..its about people
Sarah WaggonerFamily Readiness Support Assistant
Office: 405-475-1936Mobile: [email protected]
6800 N. Kelly Ave. #TC 132Oklahoma City, OK 73111
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Whats a FAS, FRSA, FRG?
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OUR NATIONAL GUARD FAMILY!!!Here at CSSB the word family truly matters to us! I've always felt that the people in this unit wereone big family, and it's an honor to carry on this unit's tradition of taking care of its people like family.We say 'mission first, family always, and it's true because when our families and our personal lives are in
order we can effectively set ourselves to accomplishing the great mission set before us.
Without you and the continued support of families like yours, the mission success of this great Nation andState would not be possible. Not only do we owe a great deal of thanks to our soldiers for their continued
service to both community and nation, but we at 345 are eternally grateful for the sacrifice, dedicationand support of our soldiers families. The support and encouragement of our loved ones mean the world to
the soldiers serving in this unit and we intend on doing as much as possible to provide support to our
guard families.
Thank you again for your support,
Sincerely,
LTC BRAD CARTER
345 CSSB Commander
FAS - Family Assistant Specialist-Assigned to regions throughout the state to provide support andGuidance on issues such as DEERS, TRICARE, ESGR, Financial &Legal.
-Conduct monthly outreach calls to families of deployed serviceMembers.
FRSA - Family Readiness Support Assistant
-Assigned to BDEs & MACOMs-Work for Command; help implement Commandersintent for Family Readiness.
- Provide training, coordination & information to Command, units& FRG volunteers.
FRG - Family Readiness Group-Led by trained volunteers, FRGs often host social & educationalPrograms for units to show family & service member support.
HHC 345
CSSB
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During the July drill weekend CSSB hosted a Community/Open House event for
both members of the Ardmore community & surrounding area as well as soldiers
families to attend. This event presented an excellent opportunity for fun for the
whole family!
Free hot dogs, burgers and refreshments were provided by the unit. The event fea-
tured some hands on military weapon, equipment and vehicle exhibits for commu-
nity members to take part in. We also had a large inflatable obstacle course and
games for children to include a dunk tank and football toss.
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COMING SOON!!!!!
August 2013