U.S. Army Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers

The Fort Bliss Army Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program recently collaborated with the Defense Commissary Agency to conduct a barracks cooking class and food preparation competition. DECA Senior Enlisted Leader Command Master Chief Mario Rivers and DECA Dietician Deb Harris, traveled to Fort Bliss to lead the event. BOSS also invited the Holistic Health and Fitness program to train the trainers so units from across Fort Bliss could continue to replicate the barracks cooking classes for Soldiers. A total of 74 Soldiers stationed at Fort Bliss were trained on how to shop at the commissary, healthy eating habits, and ways to cook in the barracks using approved cooking equipment. The goal is to improve both the physical health of Soldiers while contributing to their mission readiness. Having earned Forces Command’s Best Extra Large BOSS program for 2024, the event was one of many highlighting why “It’s Better at Bliss.” #ArmysHome #PeopleFirst #QoL #BOSS

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Huge shout out to the Fort Detrick Chapel volunteers for providing their monthly meal to our single Soldiers on Oct. 21. This month, they served almost 60 soldiers. The chapel's mission is to foster an environment where the free exercise of religion exists for the members of all faiths, ethnic groups, genders, and age groups. Chapel activities include religious services, pastoral counseling, religious education, Bible studies, youth groups, choirs and retreats. #ArmysHome #PeopleFirst #BOSS

Spc. Tijvan Rock rolled to the Soldier Showdown 6 esports championship Saturday at Complexity Headquarters in Frisco, Texas. Rock, a network communication systems specialist at Fort Stewart competing under the gamer title TRZREAPERS, topped a field of 12 esports Soldiers from across the Army with 83 points for his first title. The Soldiers competed in Madden, Mortal Kombat, Apex, Fortnite and Call of Duty: Warzone. Read more how gaming continues to enhance and enrich Rock's experience as a Soldier. https://spr.ly/6048qkVYj #ArmysHome #PeopleFirst #BOSS #SoldierShowdown6

Members of the Fort Drum Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program have been creeping around Remington Park recently, transforming a once pleasant and scenic stretch of trail into a pathway of horrors. The Haunted Trail opened Oct. 11 for community members to have a fun, spooky outdoor adventure. “The Haunted Trail is basically like going to a haunted house, but we brought it all outside,” said Spc. Casey Hixson, BOSS secretary. “So, before we get into the really cold season, this gives Soldiers and families a chance to go for a walk and see some scary sights.” Read more https://spr.ly/6046q6aXQ #ArmysHome #PeopleFirst

Private 1st Class Tijvan Rock, a network communications systems specialist at 3ID and Fort Stewart, rolled to victory in Soldier Showdown 6 on Oct. 11-12 at Complexity Gaming in Frisco, Texas! Rock, whose gamertag is trzreaperz, accumulated 83 points to best runner-up Staff Sgt. Brandon Vernacchia (Brando) of Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Staff Sgt. Stetson McCallister (Blackcatsavage) of USAG Wiesbaden. The showdown, sponsored by USAA Inc and the ARMY AND AIR FORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE (AAFES), featured 12 Soldiers from across the Army competing in Madden, Mortal Kombat, Fortnite, Call of Duty: Warzone, and Apex. The showdown displayed the Soldiers' amazing dexterity, and ability to focus while multitasking. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Richard Martinez, the senior enlisted adviser for AAFES, honored the trio with his commander's coin as the Soldiers enjoyed the Dallas Cowboys-Detroit Lions game at AT&T Stadium in nearby Arlington. Congratulations to the participants of Soldier Showdown 6! #SS6 #ArmysHome #PeopleFirst #ArmyEsports #ArmyMWRBOSS #BeAllYouCanBe

Members of the installation's Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) program conducted fundraising activities during the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation annual Auto Show on Aug 3. The soldiers participating were Sgts. Carlos Rosario, Carlos, Edward Torres, Jean Guzmán and Shannay Torres. "These activities help us raise funds so the Fort Buchanan BOSS program can continue having different events for our soldiers throughout the year. We raised approximately $500.00," said Rosario, president of the Fort Buchanan BOSS committee. Read more on BOSS' positive impact on our single Soldiers and in turn how they make a difference in their communities. https://lnkd.in/gnrHN8dT #ArmysHome #PeopleFirst

U.S. Army Installation Management Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Copeland had a message for the 203 advisors, presidents and sergeants major who attended the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Training Forum June 9-14 at the National Conference Center. “We hope that you understand that what you are doing absolutely makes a difference each and every day,” Copeland said. “As I tell my kids, nobody’s perfect. But we will accept excellence every day, and you all do excellent work every day for those who are on your post." Read more on the importance of the #BOSSProgram https://spr.ly/6048gaGEp

The annual #BOSS24 Training Forum is cooking up a storm this week at the National Conference Center in Leesburg, Virginia. On June 9, the Soldiers participated in a life skills exercise of healthy eating and a skills assessment. Deb Harris, Defense Commissary Agency dietitian, was on hand to provide nutrition guidance for the Soldiers. They were split into 12 teams of 6, and each had to concoct meals using typical cooking utensils such as knives, bowls, measuring cups, an InstaPot and Microwave. The meals had to be nutritious -- high in protein, low sodium and using healthy fats such as olive oil and avocados -- and within a $40 budget. A four-person team judged the team’s dishes based on the above criteria and also on presentation – much like a cooking show. IMCOM-PacificCommand Sgt. Maj. Jon Williams, who participated on one of the teams, lauded the Soldiers’ creativity and resourcefulness. “The best part was seeing the social interaction, teamwork, critical thinking, and leadership applied to making their meal. They had so much fun, and that’s what we expect in our life skills program.” The forum lasts until June 14. We Are The #ArmysHome #PeopleFirst #BOSSProgram #CheersTo35Years