On April 12, two Texas National Guard units will be deploying from Brownwood to Afghanistan. The two units are the Forward Support Company (FSC), Texas National Guard of Stephenville, and the Headquarters and Support Company (HSC), Texas National Guard of Brownwood from the 111th Engineer Battalion.

Brownwood ISD will be offering an informative presentation for school personnel, parents and community members to support the deployment. The event will be held in the conference room of the BISD Administration Office at 2700 Southside Drive on April 15, from 10 am to 12 noon.

Pam Mingle from the Texas Joint Family Support Assistance Program (JFSAP) will present on all support services available to families before, during and after deployment.  Click here for more information.
Joyce Leidig, from the Brownwood Military and Family Support Group will be presenting on Hero Packs. Hero Packs serve as a tangible expression of support for military families from their communities. Joyce will present numerous ways schools and community members can assist with Hero Packs. She will also present information on the “Backpack Journalist Program” geared towards 12 to 18 year-olds who are affected by deployment through the expression of writing.

Kimberly Calton, representing the Family Readiness Group (FRG) will be available to present information about support and resources through her group.

All school personnel, parents, and community members are invited to attend this informative presentation about services available for those affected by military deployment.

Please join us as we discover how to provide concentrated support to families during this time of separation. If there are any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Kimber Bennett, Woodland Heights Counselor, at kimber.bennett@brownwoodisd.org or at 325-646-8633.