USAG Fort Hamilton

Fort Hamilton’s Garrison Commander, Col. Craig Martin, provides a brief COVID-Related Community Update. We will keep all informed if any changes. We encourage you to remain vigilant. Wash your hands. Practice social distancing. Wear a mask. The safety of our community is paramount. #PeopleFirst The number one priority of the Army is the protection of our people.

Ms. Kathleen (Kate) Thompson from Data Solutions and Technology (DST) Incorporated, Logistics Readiness Center, Fort Hamilton, is retiring after a distinguished career in the public, private, and government sectors. A native of New York City, Kate commenced her career at Fort Hamilton in 1987 after service in the health management career field in New York City. While at Fort Hamilton, Kate served as manager of the Personal Property Processing Office of the Logistics Readin...ess Center, managing over the processing of household goods movements for military and civilian members transitioning in and out of the Fort Hamilton Military Community. Over the span of her career she was recognized for her technical expertise and experience across the Defense Transportation Enterprise, always leading with energy and dedication to serve military members and their families as her number one priority. Kate provided the caring and determined leadership in developing her talented team, always striving to improve their capabilities and potential. As a person, her energy and positive approach always inspires others to action, in taking care of each other and the Fort Hamilton Military Community. Kate always took the time to get to know people and make them feel special. We will miss her service and daily presence here, but wish her the best of health and success in the next exciting chapter of her life retirement.

Retiree Appreciation Day concluded on Saturday with the PX, Commissary, Retiree Council, and Veteran Affairs providing specials, raffles, and information packets to retirees. We have a commitment to serve our retiree population, so we are thankful for our mission partners in helping us show our appreciation for our retired service members. If you have any follow-up questions to the videos posted on 22-23 Oct, please comment below or message us. We will get back to you as soon as possible!

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robin Stubbs and her wife Malaysia, an Army sergeant, recited the oath of enlistment in the Army Women's Museum Monday. It resonated with undertones of a bygone era and a modern Army forging into the future with the weapons of inclusivity and acceptance at its side. Earlier this year, an Army initiative Project Inclusion solidified service-wide efforts to improve diversity, equity and inclusion across the force and build cohesive teams. Project Inclus...ion kicked off with listening sessions and sweeping changes such as the elimination of official photographs from personnel records placed before promotion boards. It is working in concert with the service’s People First campaign aimed at fostering a culture of trust that accepts the experiences and backgrounds of every Soldier and civilian, in the words of Gen. James C. McConville, Army Chief of Staff. #ProjectInclusion #ArmyStrong

Legal Assistance services will be suspended for Monday, 26 October. Services for notaries, powers of attorney, and appointments to speak with an attorney will resume on Tuesday, 27 October. Contact the Legal Assistance Office at 718-630-4743 to schedule your appointments. Thank you!

#SafetySaturday | October is Fire Prevention Month. The Fort Hamilton Directorate of Emergency Services reminds you to Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen! Clear away clutter and give cooking appliances space to lessen the chance of a kitchen fire. - Keep anything that can catch fire; oven mitts, wooden utensils, food wrappers, towels, curtains, away from the stovetop. - Loose clothing can hang down onto stove burners and catch fire. Wear short, close-fitting or tightly rol...led sleeves when cooking. - Have a "Kid-Free" zone of at least 3 feet around the stove, grills and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried. - Keep pets off cooking surfaces and nearby countertops. - Clean up food and grease from burners and the stovetop. See more

Explore all the benefits Fort Hamilton has to offer; such as restaurants, events, shops, activity centers, and directorates with #DigitalGarrison! Navigate to on-post facilities, stay updated on local weather, and be informed about gate closures or other important installation information in real time, all from the palm of your hand. You can download the Digital Garrison app to your mobile device now from either app store.

Retiree Appreciation Day | Below is a message to the retirees from Martina Parauda, the Director of the VA NY Harbor Healthcare systems. On Sat, Oct 24th, the VA NY Harbor Healthcare systems will have a table at the PX from 10 am - 2 pm to provide benefit packets. *** Greetings to all military retirees living in the New York City area. My name is Martina Parauda and on behalf of the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System, I want to extend our profound gratitude for your servic...e to our great nation, and I urge you to join us by enrolling in VA healthcare so that we can serve you. All VA facilities participate as TRICARE Network Providers, which means our facilities are open to Active Duty Service Members, military retirees, and family members who are covered by TRICARE. All Service-Disabled Veterans are eligible to enroll in VA Healthcare. The VA Harbor Healthcare System consists of a highly complex facility with two tertiary care medical centers located in Manhattan and Brooklyn, along with a Community Living Center located in St. Albans, Queens. We also operate two community-based clinics which operate in Harlem and Staten Island, serving Veterans residing in New York, Kings, Queens and Richmond Counties. We are always improving the health of the men and women who so proudly served our nation. We consider it our privilege to serve your health care needs any way we can. You can learn more and enroll at www.nyharbor.va.gov or by calling (212) 686-7500 ext. 4218. If you would like to meet with a VA Outreach Specialist to discuss VA benefits and services, please contact [email protected] or call (212)686-7500 ext. 4218 Thank you and we look forward to serving you.

Retiree Appreciation Day - Community Club | Carolina Franco, Community Club Business Manager, shares what the Fort Hamilton Community Club can offer you. For more information, you can reach the Community Club at 718-765-7368. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like in the comments feed and we will get back to you as soon as possible.... #RetireeAppreciationDay #thankyou #RAD2020 #RetireeAppreciation #retired

Retiree Appreciation Day - Bowling Center | Ms. Kelly Carpio, Bowling Center Manager, shares what the Fort Hamilton Bowling Center can offer you. For more information and to make reservations, you can reach the Bowling Center at 718-630-4440 Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like in the comments feed and we will get back to you as soon as possible.... #RetireeAppreciationDay #thankyou #RAD2020 #RetireeAppreciation #retired

Retiree Appreciation Day - Directorate of Emergency Services| Ms. Maryann Tighe, Supervisory Physical Security Specialist, shares with you some information on base access and the Visitor Control Center, which can be reached at 718-630-4848. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like in the comments feed and we will get back to you as soon as possible.... #RetireeAppreciationDay #thankyou #RAD2020 #RetireeAppreciation #retired

Retiree Appreciation Day - Commissary | Ms. Debbie Walker, the Defense Commissary Agency Director, recognizes the retirees and their families in the community and thanks them for their service. On Oct 24, from 10 am - 2 pm, the Fort Hamilton Post Exchange will provide specials to retirees that visit their location. Also at the PX, Veteran Affairs and the Fort Hamilton Retiree Council will be on site to give out information packets to retirees. Random retirees will receive a g...ift card to shop at the Commissary! Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like in the comments feed and we will get back to you as soon as possible. #RetireeAppreciationDay #thankyou #RAD2020 #RetireeAppreciation #retiredlifehttps

Retiree Appreciation Day - Post Exchange | Kathleen Litterer, Exchange General Manager, and Barbara Rodriguez, Exchange Store Manager, recognizes the retirees in the community and thanks them for their service. On Oct 24, from 10 am - 2 pm, the Fort Hamilton Post Exchange will provide specials to retirees that visit their location. They will be handing out goodie bags and will also have items for raffling, to include bottles of wine, cologne, perfume, a cooler and handbag. T...he raffles will be only for valid ID card holders. Guests are not allowed to enter or participate in the raffles. Also at the PX, Veteran Affairs and the Fort Hamilton Retiree Council will be on site to give out information packets to retirees. Random retirees will receive a gift card to shop at the Commissary! Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like in the comments feed and we will get back to you as soon as possible. #RetireeAppreciationDay #thankyou #RAD2020 #RetireeAppreciation #retired

Retiree Appreciation Day - NYC Department of Veteran Services | Mr. James Hendon, the Commissioner from the NYC Department of Veteran Services, provides three things he wants to leave you with. NYC Department of Veterans’ Services fosters purpose driven lives for NYC service members, veterans, and their families. You can get more information at www.nyc.gov/vets, call them at 212-416-5250, or email them at [email protected]... #RetireeAppreciationDay #thankyou #RAD2020 #RetireeAppreciation #retired

#FlashbackFriday to our Motivation Monday video, so really, it's a motivational message for the week! Chap (Maj) Bruce Duty, Garrison Chaplain, shares the message: "Create an environment for people to succeed, and you'll have a great time at it"