Post notes Sept. 7, 2023

Aug 15, 2023

Contractors working for the Kansas Department of Transportation will be obtaining samples near K-92/Centennial Bridge the week of Aug. 21 for geotechnical and soil data for the design of the New Centennial Bridge. They anticipate one lane closure with a flagging operation in both directions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Work is weather dependent. Work is scheduled to last a few days but could continue to the week of Aug. 28. For more information on the project, visit https://newcentennialbridge.ksdot.gov/. The project leads are planning a NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) environmental public meeting at 5 p.m. Aug. 29 at Riverfront Community Center, 123 S. Esplanade St., in Leavenworth.

Fort Leavenworth TRANSPORTATION PERMANENT PARTY BRIEFING DATES are 9-10 a.m. Sept. 21, Oct. 19 Nov. 16 and Dec. 21 at the Logistics Readiness Center conference room, 549 Kearney Ave. This meeting is open to all permanent party and DoD civilians planning to request movement of personal property. For more information, call 913-684-5656 or e-mail [email protected].

The Army Community Service Relocation Readiness Program offers WEEKLY PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION BRIEFINGS. In-Processing Briefs are at 9 a.m. Tuesdays, and OCONUS Levy Briefs are at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at the Resiliency Center, room 15. Briefings are open to all DoD ID card holders and family members.

The USDB SALES STORE has a new e-mail address for orders, catalog requests and inquiries: usarmy.leavenworth.army-corrections-bde.mbx.usdb-sales-store@army.mil. Customizable products are available for purchase by active-duty military members and their dependents, military retirees, Reservists and National Guardsmen, and DOD civilian employees.

The SOLARIUM LUNCH BUFFET is open 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays at the Frontier Conference Center. Tuesday’s menu is carved roast beef, fried chicken, soup and salad. Friday’s menu is seafood smorgasbord that includes shrimp, fried and baked fish and chowder.

The Army Community Service LOAN CLOSET is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Resiliency Center at 600 Thomas Ave. The loan closet is available to all active-duty service members, retirees, Department of the Army civilians and family members who are permanent party, TDY or PCSing.

Gibbon Avenue has REOPENED. Parking along the road is not permitted.

The Combined Arms Research Library WEEKEND HOURS are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays and closed all day on Sundays. The library is open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fridays.

The Fort Leavenworth Spouses’ Club is looking for a VOLUNTEER SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR. For more information and to apply, visit https://form.jotform.com/flsccommunications/flsc-2023-2024-board-appli?fbclid=IwAR2Go7HU dyfR5FTz4Z328s8jMW9Hqc62Et9QsMstVKlde6xJofiCFaBYjAs.

The Frontier Army Museum at Fort Leavenworth is looking for FRONT DESK VOLUNTEERS. Volunteer hours available include 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursday and Fridays and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays. For more information or to reply, email Megan Hunter at [email protected].

The FORT LEAVENWORTH THRIFT SHOP, 1025 Sheridan Drive, is open 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, as well as the first Saturday of the month, with consignments accepted until 12:30 p.m. For more information, call 913-651-6768.

Kittens, cats and dogs are AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION at the Fort Leavenworth Stray Facility at 510 Organ Ave. The Fort Leavenworth Stray Facility is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and by appointment for pre-approved adopters. Military affiliation is not required to adopt a pet from the FLSF. See www.FLSF. petfinder.com or call 913-684-4939 for more information, or e-mail [email protected] for an adoption application.

The Fort Leavenworth USD 207 school parking lots are open for TEMPORARY PARKING during PCS moves.

BULK TRASH PICK-UP is every Monday. Items should be curbside by 8 a.m. Refrigerators, freezers, washers and dryers are not accepted. Visit https://www.ftleavenworthlamp. com/2023/06/01/no-dumping-allowed-alternatives-offered-for-unwanted-items/ for proper recycling and disposal options.

Fort Leavenworth’s ACCESS PROCEDURES have the flexibility to periodically require that all entrants — drivers/passengers, cyclists, pedestrians — show identification at Grant and Sherman Gates. Travelers may experience occasional increased traffic volume and wait times. See page A1 for online visitor registration information.

For the safety of all patrons, remember the following when FISHING ON POST: Everyone over the age of 15 requires a state fishing license to fish in any body of water on the installation; Boating and swimming are not allowed in Fort Leavenworth lakes or ponds; All Kansas fishing regulations apply on Fort Leavenworth. Obey creel, possession and size limits.

If you can’t call 911, you can TEXT 911 in certain locations. TEXT-TO-911 is a way to reach emergency call takers via text message. Voice calls should be made if possible.

The Fort Leavenworth School District USD 207 TRACK AND TURF FIELD, also known as Normandy Field, is open to the community, but no heavy weights or Army Combat Fitness Test weighted activities are allowed on the turf, neither are golf clubs or pets.

The Fort Leavenworth Lamp ANSWER BOOK post resource guide is available under Special Sections at www.ftleavenworthlamp.com.

The Fort Leavenworth Frontier Heritage Communities SELF-HELP STORE is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 800 W. Warehouse Road.

The Fort Leavenworth Department of the Army Photo Studio has an UPDATED NO CALL/NO SHOW POLICY for scheduled appointments. For more information, visit https://home.army.mil/leavenworth/index.php/my-fort/all-services/photo-studio.

Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) coverage HAS INCREASED from $400,000 to $500,000 unless manually declined via milConnect. For more information, visit https://www.benefits.va.gov/INSURANCE/SGLI-increase-faqs.asp.

Soldiers in need of FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE have benefits with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. For more information, visit https://leavenworth.armymwr.com/programs/army-emergency-relief-aer?fbclid= IwAR3OCPQGD2JsrfpRMKkt6P7AjcuUn2s1O1gSRtUZjSTpNeASSM79U1ajzzg.

The Fort Leavenworth Dining Facility MEAL PRICES HAVE INCREASED 50 cents per meal. Spouses and other dependents of enlisted personnel in pay grades E-1 through E-4 still pay a discounted rate.

For information about the UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION of the new Centennial Bridge, visit https://newcentennialbridge.org/.

The Combined Arms Research Library’s NEW DATABASE AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM began Dec. 5. Patrons must use their library account username/patron ID and password to access the library databases.

The Department of Defense PROHIBITS THE USE OF MARIJUANA AND MARIJUANA-RELATED SUBSTANCES by all military service members and DoD civilian employees. See https://www.ftleavenworthlamp.com/2022/11/17/cbd-use-prohibited-for-federal-employees/ for more information.

The Department of the Army implemented the 2022-23 school year Army Child and Youth FEE POLICY Dec. 1. The policy increases the number of family income categories from 13 to 14 and increases the highest total family income category to $154,051 and above. The hourly care rate has change from $7 to $8. For more information, call Parent Central Service at 913-684-5138.

The Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Library WARRIOR WELLNESS “AT EAZZZ” books are available for wounded warriors or anyone struggling with sleep, through Overdrive. To download, visit https://www.armymwr.com/programs-and-services/libraries/warrior-wellness-collection.

Army University’s new SEARCHABLE COURSE CATALOG is now available. For more information, visit https://armyuniversity.edu/Registrar/CourseCatalog?fbclid=IwAR3L4xu5B8UoYpNam7lETJA0HA1bEM54Pumy6CYjB16csfR8PdpTrootMak.

The Combined Arms Research Library contains all publicly releasable monographs since the program began in 1986. To find a monograph, visit https://cgsc.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p4013coll3?fbclid=IwAR0PMP5JPaWjhcVy49-FOSPSvWCfwZTcvUO0b 8e4eIxkBF4tbKcSNZN21kk.

The upgraded ARMY IGNIGHTED PORTAL is now live and provides soldiers, education counselors and academic institutions a smoother and more reliable experience for processing Army Tuition Assistance Requests. For more information, visit http://www.army ignited.army.mil/.

The Sexual Harassment Assault Response and Prevention Program (SHARP) has new options to REPORT CASES OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, restricted and unrestricted. For more information, visit, https://www.facebook.com/CombinedArmsCenterSHARP/.

The 9-8-8 CRISIS CALL CENTER, previously known as the suicide hotline, is now available in the state of Kansas if you or someone you know is experiencing mental distress.

Fort Leavenworth Outdoor Recreation has ITEMS TO RENT for boating, fishing, camping and more. For more information, visit https://leavenworth.armymwr.com/programs/outdoor-recreation-equipmentrental ?fbclid=IwAR0lNKBMEhHBe5PKUWqg9XnW51T3EyIrJ5ZH6O_mjISgekfO055YGbzjVsk. For a complete list of equipment and fees, call 913-684-3395.­­­­