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The Army OneSource Virtual World
Step into a Virtual World

Explore the new Army OneSource Virtual World and stay connected to Family and friends! This virtual environment allows you to collaborate, learn, socialize, host or attend training sessions, and participate in daily events. By using a customizable avatar, a virtual self-representation, participants can access a variety of Army services by simply exploring the virtual world. Army OneSource programs are also at your fingertips in this three-dimensional environment. The Army OneSource Virtual World was built specifically to serve Soldiers and their Families and features each Army Resiliency in their own virtual region.

As part of Army One Source Virtual World, the Virtual Resiliency Campus offers Community members engaging and enjoyable ways to build strength in the five areas of Resiliency: Spiritual, Family, Social, Emotional and Physical.

Army Community
Attend an outdoor conference within the amphitheater
Obtain information regarding Army groups
Access external resources through direct linking to Army-related websites
Collaboration
Participate in real-time training sessions and meetings while immersed within an interactive virtual environment
Spiritual Resiliency
Strengthen spiritual beliefs, principles or values
Resources include a Faith Group Locator, Chaplain Finder and a Meditation Center
Family Resiliency
Families can feel safe in a supportive and caring atmosphere
Resources include meeting rooms, library and information center, and friendly neighborhoods ready for personal in-world Family gatherings or events
Emotional Resiliency
Approaches life’s challenges in a positive, optimistic way
Resources include a Zen Rock Garden, Tai Chi, and meditation platforms
Social Resiliency
Develop relationships that are personally fulfilling
Resources include a coffee shop, disco and lounge, carousel and more
Physical Resiliency
Participate in activities that promote exercise, nutrition, and strength.
Resources include a stadium, interactive cafeteria with a Nutrition game, and obstacle course

The Army OneSource Virtual World regions are open to Army Soldiers, staff, volunteers, Veterans, Family and friends. All you need is an existing Army OneSource login! To get more details, visit the Army OneSource Virtual World today. If you need any additional help and assistance, please use one of the Army OneSource support channels:

Get Live Technical Support by calling 877-811-ARMY
Click the Live Chat Support link at the top of any page on Army OneSource to chat online with a Support representative
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Hours of operation for these two support channels are 8AM-8PM EST M-F. Contact Us to send questions, comments or suggestions to us anytime.

Your opinion is important to us! Please remember to send us your feedback so we can continue to make improvements which will benefit you and your Family! We hope you enjoy the new additions.

Shaunya Murrill
Chief, Outreach and Strategic Integration Division
IMCOM G9, Family & MWR Programs

Army OneSource - http://www.myarmyonesource.com ARMY FAMILY STRONG!

Hope for the Warriors:Scholarship

The Spouse/Caregiver Scholarship (http://bit.ly/xQ370x) program identifies, recognizes, and rewards spouses/caregivers for their strength, fidelity, and resolve despite adversity. Scholarships aid in continued education at a reputable, accredited university, college, or trade school for spouses/caregivers as they assume critical roles in the financial well being of their families.

Scholarship awards are $5,000 to be made co-payable to the scholarship recipient's institution for payment of tuition, books and supplies and may be reapplied for up to four years for a maximum of $20,000. The application process is the same for new applicants and renewals.

Next deadline: Application to be postmarked no later than April 2, 2012.

For more information and to apply for a Spouse/Caregiver scholarship, please visit http://bit.ly/xQ370x.

1186 Mom's Car Repairs

SOS!! We are reaching out to our 1186 friends to see if anyone can help. One of our soldiers mom needs our help. She came out from Portland to the Yellow Ribbon event in September and her car broke down. Through some miscommunications and a dishonest mechanic she still doesn't have her car back. She is beyond desperate and can not afford to buy another car or pay a mechanic to fix it. So we are asking you to ask your friends and family if anyone can help her get her car fixed. Lets try and give her a little hope and band together and help this Blue Star mother.

We need $400 for the repairs. This is not an official FRG activity. It is voluntary and think of it as one 1186 family member to another. Please send payments (even $10 gets us closer to the goal)to Jessica Morris. You can contact her at 253-255-9013 or email morrisjtja@hotmail.com.

Jessica Morris
Amy Christensen
Leila Sanders

Christmas Shoppe

Operation Homefront's Operation Christmas Shoppe registration is in full swing on our web site at www.operationhomefront.net/oregon . Dead line for registration is December 1, 2011. We have two shoppes that families can register to attend December 12 -20 in Albany Oregon and December 16, 17 and 18 in Pendleton Oregon. Currently registration is really low and we would like to get the word out to families to register and take advantage of this program. Please help us by forwarding information on to your families and contacts.

Thank you

Chrisinte Strawn

Operation Homefront, Oregon

Holiday Program Coordinator

Check out this official site

Military Spouse Employment Website

PenFed Foundation

The PenFed Foundation Dream Makers Program offers grants of up to $5,000 to
service members for a down-payment on their first home. The program also
offers similar grants to service members that have not owned a home for the
last three years, or have lost their home through divorce or disaster.

Please see the below link for more information.

http://www.pentagonfoundation.org/site/PageServer?pagename=dream_index

Special Sunday Service with Army Chaplain