Story by Michael Strasser | Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs | 04.17.2025
More than 240 Fort Drum community members supported the annual Mountain Wellness Month campaign April 17 during the 5K event outside Magrath Sports Complex. Mountain Wellness Month features educational and awareness activities that tie into national campaigns in April, such as Child Abuse Prevention Month and Alcohol Awareness Month. It also provides representatives from the Fort Drum Soldier......
Story by Michael Strasser | Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs | 03.21.2025
Sgt. 1st Class Roxanne Nissen, a Career Skills Program intern, is working with the Soldier and Family Readiness Division before she retires from the Army this summer. Soldiers with the 10th Mountain Division (LI) can prepare for their post-Army careers with classes, job training opportunities and CSP internship provided by the Fort Drum Transition Assistance Program....
Story by Michael Strasser | Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs | 03.20.2025
Fort Drum family members chop, stir, and blend their way to create a nutritious meal with the Family Advocacy Program team March 20 inside the Enrichment Center. The class encouraged children to sample a variety of healthy produce while getting hands-on experience with cooking skills....
Story by Michael Strasser | Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs | 10.22.2024
Soldiers with D Company, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, practice communication skills during team-building challenges Oct. 17 at Fort Drum. The TRUST ((Teamwork, Respect, Unit Strength Training) course is taught by Bill Van Orman, Suicide Prevention Program coordinator, and Tom Wojcikowski, Family Advocacy Program specialist, both with the Fort Drum Soldier and......
Story by Michael Strasser | Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs | 04.11.2024
Hundreds of Fort Drum community members ran the 2nd annual Mountain Wellness Month 5K on April 11. Mountain Wellness Month is a monthlong effort by the Fort Drum Soldier and Family Readiness Division to address sexual harassment, child abuse, and substance dependency, while educating people about autism awareness and financial literacy....
Story by Michael Strasser | Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs | 03.27.2024
Soldiers and family members attended a free resource fair March 27 at The Peak to connect with more than 70 community agencies and organizations that provide services and support to the Fort Drum community. Mountain Meetup, hosted by the Fort Drum Relocation Readiness Program, focused on four distinct areas – community programs, family programs, health and wellness, and volunteer opportunities....
Story by Michael Strasser | Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs | 10.23.2023
The Fort Drum Family Advocacy Program staff is hosting several campaign events this month for Soldiers and family members that are designed to foster communication and relationship building as a means for combating domestic violence. This included the “Cooking With Your Mate” class Oct. 18 at the Enrichment Center, where participants made homemade ravioli with a creamy tomato sauce and a......
Story by Michael Strasser | Fort Drum Garrison Public Affairs | 09.27.2023
Soldiers with the 10th Mountain Division (LI) creatively express their emotions on canvas during a Mindfulness Paint session Sept. 15 at the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) Center. The Fort Drum Suicide Prevention Program and the Family Advocacy Program teamed up to offer Soldiers this activity in support of Suicide Prevention Month....
