HHC 2nd BN 5th INF, FRG

Bobcats,

I hope everyone is doing well. Below you will find the orders for 2-5 IN's Meritorious Unit Commendation for the OEF deployment from 15DEC13 to 10SEP14. Please disseminate to the lowest level and add to your records.

Highlander Families and Friends,

Here are some cool events for you to enjoy for the Holiday season. ACS has begun conducting a needs assessment and we need all
Soldiers and family members to complete the survey and let your voice be heard. Please click on the link below and complete a short survey. ACS wants to hear from you!!! www.armymwr.com/ACS-survey. Help ACS help you!!!

23 Nov
On Sunday, November 23, get together with family and friends at the Centennial Banquet and Conference Center and feast on delectable creations at Thanksgiving Brunch. The Centennial’s culinary team has created an extravagant buffet spread of seasonal culinary delights including rotisserie turkey with all of the trimmings, a carving station, and an array of traditional side dishes. Guests will also enjoy an omelet bar in addition to a wide variety of other traditional breakfast favorites. You can also enjoy
complimentary wine, champagne and mimosas with brunch. The cost for the buffet is $20.95 for adults and $10.50 for ages 5-10. Children ages 4 and under dine free. Reservations may be made from 10am to 1pm. Seating is limited. The Centennial Banquet and Conference Center is located at 11199 Sgt. E. Churchill St. on East Fort Bliss. For reservations, call (915)744-8427.

26 Nov
Thanksgiving meals at DFACs Hurry, hurry, there are less than 20 spots available! Are you ready to give thanks? If so, then come on out to the MYAC's 4th Annual Giving-Thanks Feast. The feast will be held on Wednesday, November 26 from 2-4 pm. This event is free and is open to military families with kids 11 and under. This
event is run completely by MYAC students who are in charge of preparing all of the food from scratch, as well as decorating and serving the delicious meal. If you are interested in attending this turkey-tastic event please make your reservations with the MYAC by November 21. The MYAC is located at 10960 Haan Road on East Fort Bliss. For more information about this event please call (915) 744-2449.

05 Dec
Get into the holiday season by attending this year’s Holiday Festival. This year’s theme is A Christmas Story, so get ready to enjoy free photos with Santa on the giant outdoor slide, as well as free cookies, donuts, warm cider and cocoa (while supplies last).The event will take place on Friday, December 5, from 5-9 pm at the Trading Post. Other activities include an indoor roller skating rink, train rides and holiday arts and crafts activities. For more information call, 568-8247

15 Dec
The Mickelsen Community Library is gearing up for their Holiday Reading Program. Children who checkout at least 3 books from the library between December 15 and January 3, will receive an age appropriate gift from the library and will also be eligible to attend the library’s holiday party on December 22nd. Stop by the children’s section of the library to register. For more information call 568-6156. ACS programs and services are vital to you and your Family's wellbeing. We want to know which programs and services are most important and needed in our community.

Highlander Familes and Friends,

I would like to invite you to attend the Bulldog Organizational Day that will be held October 30, 2014 at Biggs Park. Please come out and show your support, there will be plenty of fun events and food for the entire family to enjoy. Please see the flyer for more details.

Highlander Families,

Everyone should have received an automated call message and/or e-mail. If you did not, please send a message and we will get back to you promptly with the necessary information.

The 5th Infantry Regiment Association is selling a new commemorative coin that adds 2-5 Infantry’s combat service as part of 1st Armored Division to the design. This versatile coin is for anyone that has served ...in the 5th Infantry and celebrates our unit’s history. It can also be purchased as a gift for your Bobcat.

Follow the link to the association’s website if interested: http://www.bobcat.ws/challenge-coin.html (Price includes shipping).

Highlander Families,

Below is a Fort Bliss Access Control Point Announcement:

Fort Bliss will implement enhanced security measures across Fort Bliss beginning September 8, 2014.

The safety and security of Fort Bliss remains the commanding general’s number one priority.

These measures will afford greater safety and security to Fort Bliss and its employees, residents and visitors, while simultaneously providing the... greater El Paso community the opportunity to enjoy and use our great amenities.

All Department of Defense identification card holders and civilians possessing a valid state issued driver's license may access Fort Bliss through the following gates:

- Buffalo Soldier gate
- Cassidy gate
- Chaffee gate
- Biggs Main (formerly known as Sergeant Major) gate
- Old Ironsides (formerly known as Global Reach) gate
- Alabama gate
- Fred Wilson gate

Only DoD ID card holders can enter Fort Bliss through the following gates; all non DoD ID card holders will be directed to access one of the above mentioned all access gates:

- IBCT-North gate
- Sergeant Major North gate
- McGregor Front gate
- Jeb Stuart gate (5 a.m. - 9 a.m., and 2 - 6 p.m.)
- Constitution gate (5 a.m. - 9 p.m.)
- Sheridan gate (5 a.m. - 9 p.m.)

Commercial traffic will be restricted to Chaffee gate only.

The following gates will remain closed to all DoD and civilian traffic:

- Pershing gate
- Cemetery Pedestrian gate
- McGregor Rear gate

All vehicles and occupants entering Fort Bliss are subject to random searches and inspections, which has always been the case. Travelers should plan accordingly as access times to Fort Bliss might be increased during this time.