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Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Ft. Lewis, WA Pet Policy

http://www.fortlewiscommunities.com/contents/petpolicy.asp

Pets allowed include dogs and cats, small caged animals, birds, tropical and/or gold fish.

Approval Required
Fort Lewis Communities must approve your dogs and cats at the time you move in to the home, or before you acquire a new pet.

Fort Lewis requires that all pet owners register their animals within five (5) days after arrival. Within 2 weeks of your move in date or acquiring of your pet you must supply the Housing Office with a tag number, which will verify the proper rabies inoculation. Tag numbers can be obtained at the Ft. Lewis stray facility with proof of current vaccinations. If any vaccinations are required, you may make an appointment at the McChord AFB Veterinary Treatment Facility. For more information, please call (253) 982-3951.

Dogs(s) may be fenced in backyards providing the fence is approved by Fort Lewis Communities and is of a size and build to restrain the animal(s). See fence guidelines for more information. See below for approved designs and materials. The animal must also be chained if the animal is able to scale the fence. No animal may be kept in the backyard unless the yard has appropriate fencing.

Pet Registration Form

Ft. Lewis, WA (The Lawn Care Center)

The Lawn Care Center
http://www.fortlewiscommunities.com/contents/lawnCare.asp

Located at 7910 Plant Road on North Fort Lewis, in the old "Self-Help" building.


Hours of Operation:

Wednesday: 1400 - 1600


Saturday: 0830 - 1600
**November 15th through March 15th
Wednesday: 1400 - 1600


Saturday: 0830 - 1200

Items are available on a first come first serve basis.

Examples of items available for short term and personal use:
Grass Seed
Fertilizer
Moss Out
Shovels
Push Lawn Mowers
Rakes
Shrub Pruners
Hoe(s)

Ft. Lewis, WA

Ft. Lewis, WA
http://www.lewis.army.mil/


The Pacific Northwest coast!

Housing
Clarkdale

http://www.fortlewiscommunities.com/villages/clarkdale.asp

Clarkdale consists of 518 homes made up of duplex and multiplex buildings. These homes feature two and three bedrooms, two baths and have 1,145 to 2,412 square feet of living space. There are six different floor plans, some of which have fireplaces, carports and fences.





E-1 to E-4(muliplexes)
All homes are townhouse style
Average square feet 1150
Large bedrooms
Some have fences
Lots of storage space
Close to elementary school
Close to horse riding club and stable
Some have carports

Fort Lewis has a first class 27 hole Golf course. Movie theater. Various Religious Services - Legal Services - Madigan Army Hospital - On-Post Schools located close to housing areas. Travel Camp and RV/Camp grounds and log cabins on American Lake. Russell Landing offers a marina and boat launch and boat rentals.

From outdoor activities such as boating or fishing to water skiing or snow skiing, Fort Lewis and the local area offer a full 12 months of activities and events for everyone.

Fort Lewis Lodging is within walking distance to the AAFES shopping mall, car care center, Youth Center, Indoor pools, Gyms and Fitness Centers, also Waller Hall one stop In Processing Center, the Housing Office, Skate Board Ramp, Bowling Center, Roller Skating Arena, Food Court, Banks, Post Office, Thirft Store and the Club System.

Fort Lewis Lodging has an affordable rate and rooms which are furnished as nice or better than most Civilian Hotels. We offer 20" TV w/ Numerous channels to include free cable TV with HBO, ESPN, ESPN2, Disney channel, and over 48 additional channels. Our guest are provided free of charge washers and dryers, and use of group kitchens with ample seating for several guests.

The Pet Brigade for our puppy! :)
http://www.thepetbrigade.com/
The Pet Brigade, LLC is the only full pet service facility located on Fort Lewis, WA that offers dog and cat boarding, doggie daycare, grooming and training; it is also the only kennel in the United States that is privately owned and operated located on a military post.

Possible Duty Stations.

If Marc does graduate Ranger School, and joins the 75th Army Ranger Battalion we will be stationed at one of the following three bases. I have done research on all three bases, and this is what I've found so far.

Ft. Lewis, WA

http://www.lewis.army.mil/

Ft. Campbell, GA

Hunter Air Field, GA

Monday, June 1, 2009

Bootcamp Date.

August 16, 2009

Marc leaves for Boot Camp
@
Fort Benning, Georgia
for 14 weeks of BCT (Basic Combat Training)
and AIT (Advanced Individual Training)

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Enlisted.

May 13, 2009

Marc's enlisted in the U.S. Army today.