Subject: Campus News 9-8-25

 
Monday, Sept. 8, 2025
"So He brought His people out with joy, His chosen ones with singing." Psalm 105:43
Upcoming Events       
  • Sep 11 Unit 73 Welcome Reception (Dining Room, 6:15 PM)
  • Sep 13 9/11 Prayer Breakfast/Staff Brunch
  • Sep 15 Unit 73 R-Night (Gym, 6:15 PM) 
  • Sep 18 Bible Study at the Warners (7:15 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 Welcome Reception
Everyone is invited to welcome the incoming men of Unit 73 on Thursday, September 11, from 6:15–7:15 PM in the Dining Room. We hope you can join us as we let these men know we are here for them. Please wear your name tags.
Unit 73 R-Night
Everyone is welcome to show their support for Unit 73, next 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.
RSVP for this Saturday's Prayer Breakfast
Join us as we remember the American patriots who gave their lives and honor the First Responders in our community, this Saturday, Sept. 13, at 10:30 AM in the Dining Room. This meal is free for staff, please RSVP by today, Monday, Sept. 8. Invitation linked here
Auto Shop Update
Steve Kientz will be out of town Sept. 8–10. If anyone has transportation or auto shop needs, please contact Randy Switzer.
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. 
Battalion Update | Capt. Winkler 
We are in our second week of the quarter, and the men are getting into the swing of their new classes. Dive has spent time working on skills in the pool and in the lake, and Construction has started replacing the porch at the Behr's old house. EMT is doing class this week, working towards clinicals later in the semester. The guys taking Fire Academy will be arriving Thursday, and kicking class off Monday of next week.
Basic Training Update | Maj. Hawley
Four days left until the recruits arrive! The Cadre are training hard and actively preparing for the arrival of the men in Unit 73. This Thursday, the men of the new unit will begin their journey to becoming ALERT Responders. They will spend three full days in In-Processing to prepare for Basic Training and will then integrate into Basic Training on R-Night, Monday, September 15, at 6:30 PM in the gym. Please pray for us as we continue to prepare for this adventure.
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Staff Fellowship Meal Details [complimentary meals of the year and monthly fellowship meal details]

MONDAY
Lunch: Salad, Hamburgers, Fries
Dinner: Salad, Orange Chicken, Rice, Vegetables

TUESDAY
Lunch: Salad, Italian Sandwiches, Potato Soup
DinnerSalad, Shepherd's Pie, Rolls

WEDNESDAY 
LunchSalad, Rainbow Trout, Green Beans, Drop Biscuits
DinnerSalad, Corn Dogs, Onion Rings, Potato Salad, Buttermilk Pie

THURSDAY
LunchGarlic Chicken Pitas (Pitas, Chicken, Feta Spread, Cucumber Salad, Shredded Lettuce, Pickled Onions, Olives, Baked Chickpeas), Potato Chips
DinnerSalad, Baked Chicken, Cheesy Broccoli Rice, Rolls

FRIDAY 
Lunch: Salad, Beef and Rice Casserole, French Bread, Tiramisu-Style Dessert
DinnerSalad, Pizza, Sweet Tea

SATURDAY 9/11 Prayer Breakfast
BrunchFruit Salad, Apple Pancakes, Sausage-Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole, Bacon

NEXT MONDAY 
LunchSalad, BBQ Pulled Pork/BBQ Chicken, Loaded Potato Casserole, Corn
DinnerSalad, Bacon Ranch Pasta, Broccoli, Rolls
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