Subject: Campus News 11-2-26

 
Monday, November 2, 2026
"The body is not meant for sexual immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body." 1 Cor. 6:13
Upcoming Events         
  • Nov 3 Farming Resource Class (Chapel, 6:30 PM) 
  • Nov 5 Veterans Banquet (Gym, 6:00 PM)
  • Nov 7 Singspiration & Fellowship (Chapel, 6:30 PM)  
  • Nov 10 SFG Luncheon (Dining Room) 
  • Nov 13 Unit 75 Advancement & Preview Day
  • Nov 19 Awards & Promotions (Dining Room, 11:45 AM) 
  • Nov 20 Unit 74 Graduation
  • Nov 26 Thanksgiving (Staff Holiday) 
  • Dec 10–12 Staff Retreat (Southland Camp, LA) Save the Date!
  • Dec 15–16 Stephen Winchell Training Event
Pinned Notices 📍
Active hunting on campus through Feb. 28. Contact Chris Overby if you're interested in using any "off main campus" areas beyond the bluffs, north of the lake, etc.

Campus playground restrooms are in Bathhouse 1414.
Water conservation is in effect.
Election Day Tomorrow!
Please save the date and vote on Tuesday, November 3! See the iVoter Guide for additional details about specific districts & races. 
Meal RSVP
Please RSVP by today for the following complimentary staff meals: Veterans Banquet, Advancement Banquet, Awards & Promotions, and Graduation Banquet! 
Farming Resource Class
Join Game Warden Nathan Skeen of Upshur County tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 6:30 PM in the Chapel! Bring a friend and meet your neighbors!
Free Pumpkins
Free pumpkins on the east side of the Chapel starting tomorrow, November 3. Help yourself to as many as you'd like! 
Woodshop FYI
This month the woodshop area is being cleaned and organized. If you have any ongoing projects in the woodshop, please remove them ASAP or make sure your name is easily visible on the project. After Wednesday, November 4, anything that is not clearly labeled will be removed. As a reminder, if you wish to use the woodshop, please get permission from Chris Overby at (903) 720-0974. All projects must have your name on them and be put away neatly when you are not working on them. Thank you for helping us keep things organized!
Veterans Banquet
Spread the word & bring your friends! Our Veterans Banquet is Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6:00 PM. Banquet doors open at 5:30 PM. This banquet is free for all veterans & anyone from the community who would like to join us in honoring our dedicated service members. RSVP by Nov. 2 to 903-636-9201. 
Singspiration
Everyone is invited to join us for Singspiration on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 6:30 PM with refreshments to follow! This event is open to the public, so please spread the word to your friends in the community. If you have a special number that you are willing to share, please reach out to Col. Behr by Wednesday, Nov. 4.
Limited ALERT Store Hours
As of November 9, the ALERT Store will be closed for the year except for the following dates:

Advancement - November 13
Awards & Promotions - November 19
Graduation - November 20

Questions? Please contact the ALERT Store at sales@alertacademy.com. 
Staff Retreat—Save the Date!
All of our staff and families are invited and encouraged to join us for a Staff Retreat, December 10–12, at Southland Christian Camp in Ringgold, LA. The whole family is welcome, and lodging and meals are provided—details to follow in the weeks ahead.

Our guest speaker for the weekend is Dr. John Woodward, Director of Counseling and Training at Grace Fellowship International. He is passionate about guiding people into a complete and victorious identity in Christ. 

We pray this retreat will be refreshing for your family, both physically and spiritually!
Campus Garden Plot
Naturally grown watermelons for sale! For more information, contact Eric Waller at 903-331-3358. 
Battalion Update | Capt. Winkler
Fire Academy returned home from Arizona on Saturday; they had a very successful deployment and made a big impact on the workload at that deployment site. Missions travels back to the States tomorrow, and then drives home from Pennsylvania on Wednesday and Thursday. Flight continues training; both students soloed last week and are working towards their private pilot checkride. Dive is in Florida and will be returning this weekend. Please pray for safety for everyone traveling this week, and for a good wrap-up to all of the classes in the final sprint toward graduation.
Basic Training Update | Maj. Hawley
This past weekend, Unit 75 successfully passed their Saturday Inspection!

This coming week, the men will be participating in both their Solo Hike and the Basic Responder Challenge from Wednesday through Saturday. During these events, they will be tested in nearly every area of training they have received thus far.

Please pray that the men will continue to push themselves all the way through the end of Basic Training and remain receptive to the lessons they still have yet to learn. Also, please be in prayer for those who have not yet completed their required Scripture memorization or passed their physical training test, that they would have both the desire and discipline to put in the necessary work to finish strong.
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Staff Fellowship Meal Details [complimentary meals of the year and monthly fellowship meal details]

MONDAY
Lunch: Salad, Creamy Beef Pasta, Steamed Vegetables
Dinner: 
Salad, Chicken Stew, French Bread

TUESDAY
Lunch: Tacos, Chips, Guacamole
Dinner: 
Salad, Corned Beef, Colcannon, Glazed Carrots

WEDNESDAY 
Lunch: Salad, Chicken Sandwiches, Fries
Dinner: Salad, Lasagna, Garlic Bread

THURSDAY Veterans Banquet
Lunch: Salad, White Chicken Chili, Grilled Cheese
Dinner [Gym, 6:00 PM]: Berry Mandarin Salad, Beef Stroganoff, Veggies, Rolls, Patriotic Cheesecake

FRIDAY
Lunch: Salad, Loaded Mac and Cheese
Dinner: Salad, Pizza, Sweet Tea

SATURDAY
Brunch: Fruit Salad, Apple Cider Donuts, Egg and Potato Casserole, Bacon

NEXT MONDAY
Lunch: Salad, Chili, Cheese, Fritos
Dinner: Salad, Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs, Rice Pilaf, Broccoli 
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