Subject: Campus News 9-15-25

 
Monday, Sept. 15, 2025
"We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on You.” 2 Chron. 20:12
Upcoming Events       
  • Sep 15 Unit 73 R-Night (Gym, 6:15 PM) 
  • Sep 18 Bible Study at the Warners (7:15 PM)
  • Sep 25 Required Hunters Briefing (Annex, 6:30 PM) 
  • Oct 1 Staff Lunch/Family Camp Briefing (11:45 AM)
  • Oct 4–10 Family Camp (check out our new schedule!)
  • Oct 5 Family Camp Community Night (now on Sunday)
  • Oct 15–17 Longview/Smith County Fire Dept. Dive Training (Lakefront)
  • Oct 24–26 Young Marines Campout (Campground, Obstacle Course)
  • Oct 25–Nov 1 LTC Camp (Dorm Rooms, Scenarios on Campus)
  • Nov 6 Veterans Banquet (Field House Gym) 
  • Nov 11 SFG Luncheon (Dining Room)
  • Nov 14 Unit 73 Advancement
  • Nov 19 Awards and Promotions (Dining Room, 12 Noon)
  • Nov 21 Unit 72 Graduation
  • Nov 27 Thanksgiving (Staff Holiday) 
Campus playground restrooms are in Bathhouse 1414. 
Current Lakefront Usage Schedule
Unit 73 R-Night
Everyone is welcome to show their support for Unit 73 tonight, Monday, Sept. 15, as they officially start Basic Training. Please arrive by 6:15 PM in the Gym. March-in starts at 6:30 PM.
Auto Shop Update
Steve Kientz is out of town this week. Please reach out to Randy Switzer for any transportation or auto shop needs. 
Family Camp Details
We will keep these links updated as much as possible. Let us know if you have questions! Staff Support Docs have not been created yet, but will be linked in the future. Stay tuned! 


Please RSVP for Family Camp Meals by Monday, Sept. 22.

Mark your calendars: Saturday, October 4, 8:00 AM Family Camp Merch available for sale in the Sports Complex; Staff Photo at 9:00 AM, with Family Camp Volunteer Briefing to follow. 

If you need a staff name tag reprint, please reply to this email. 
Required Hunters Briefing | CWO5 Overby
If you'd like to hunt during the 2025-2026 season on the IBLP/ALERT Academy campus, please join us for our hunters briefing, Thursday, September 25 at 6:30 PM in the Annex Conference Room. If you're not able to attend, please contact Chris Overby at (903) 720-0974 and we can try to make other arrangements. This meeting is required in order to be able to hunt on the campus. Please bring a valid hunting license and hunter's education certificate, if you're required to have one. We will be going over the Firearm and Hunting Rules for the campus and also have a briefing on important details specific to this hunting season. I look forward to seeing you there and we are looking forward to a productive, safe, and fun season!
Veterans Banquet 
If you would like to invite guests to the Veterans Banquet, physical invitations can be picked up from Operations, or you can download the digital invite here. 
Okra
Okra is available at the special staff price of $3/lb! Contact Eric Waller at 903-331-3358 to check availability.
Basic Training Update | Maj. Hawley
All of the men for Unit 73 have now arrived safely for Basic Training. After spending the last three days in In-Processing, the men will officially begin their Basic Training this evening at 6:30 in the gym. This is an open event, so feel free to join us to show your support. The rest of the week will be spent moving in, learning the rules and regulations, and starting their baseline classes on navigation and rope skills. Please be in prayer for all the Cadre and also for all the men of Unit 73.
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Staff Fellowship Meal Details [complimentary meals of the year and monthly fellowship meal details]

MONDAY
Lunch: Salad, BBQ Pork/BBQ Chicken, Loaded Potato Casserole, Corn
Dinner: Salad, Bacon Ranch Pasta, Broccoli, Rolls

TUESDAY
Lunch: Salad, Spaghetti, Green Beans, Breadsticks
DinnerSalad, Chicken Nuggets, Oven Fries

WEDNESDAY 
LunchSalad, Chicken Fajitas, Pinto Beans
DinnerSalad, Jambalaya, Corn Muffins

THURSDAY
LunchSalad, Grilled Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Broccoli
DinnerSalad, Swedish Meatballs, Noodles, Rolls

FRIDAY 
Lunch: Salad, Butter Chicken, Rice, Naan
DinnerSalad, Pizza, Sweet Tea

SATURDAY
BrunchFruit Salad, Breakfast Burritos, Maple Pumpkin Bars
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