Fort Bliss MWR's Family Services strives to provide active duty personnel, retirees, reservists, authorized civilians, allied units and their family members with programs they need and want. These programs are major contributors to our overall MWR goal.
Travel to White Sands National Park and arrive by 5 p.m. on Friday September 17 for a great opportunity of family camping in a beautiful park with excellent facilities. Picnic tables and bathrooms are available at the group campsite; however, there is no running water. A BBQ pit will be provided for anyone wanting to grill their meals, as no campfires are allowed at White Sands National Park. FMWR will provide water, sleds, Frisbees, volleyballs, and other recreational equipment. Breakfast and cleanup must be completed by 9:30 a.m., in order to vacate the campsite by 10 a.m. Saturday, September 18. No RVs or trailers, no campfires or alcohol are allowed in this park. Pets are allowed, but must be on a leash or restrained in some fashion.
To be a part of the experience RSVP to Kenny Coppedge Outoor Recreation Specialist by Wednesday, September 15 at 433-9666 or kenneth.coppedge@us.army.mil. Tickets are now available at Leisure Travel Services (ITR) $10/adults and $5 for children 12 and under. If you need camping equipment make the request to Kenny by Monday September 13.
Are you in a financial crisis with creditors? Consumer Credit Counseling Services (CCCS) assists individuals in financial crisis by working with creditors to develop plans to pay off debts and live in a cash-based lifestyle. Army Community Service in partnership with CCCS, offers a NO COST, budget counseling and debt management service with certified credit counselor Philip Priest. He will work with you on money problems caused by pay issues, separation and divorce, reduction in pay, overspending, credit abuse, predatory lending problems and more. To get control of your debt, call ACS at 568-7088. Appointments are scheduled in the morning and walk-ins start at 1 p.m.
Active-duty units and mobilized Guard and Reserve units deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) or Operation Iraqi Freedom (Iraq), or troops deployed to Haiti and in support of Homeland Security while serving in remote areas, are authorized unit funds through the Army Level Requirements (ALR) Morale, Welfare and Recreation Unit Fund program. Units will receive $2 per Soldier per month beginning the month of deployment. Contact the Fort Bliss Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Financial Management Office by calling (915) 568-4444 to receive an ALR information package.