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- Quality of Life
- Community Service
- Recreation and Leisure
- Coordinate and participate in community services projects
- Organize recreation and leisure activities
- Actively support the quality of life needs of single Soldiers
- Income-generating activities
- Event support
- Events/Meetings
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BOSS holds two meetings a month:
The first meeting is an Executive Board meeting held on the first Wednesday of the month from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
The second meeting is a General Membership meeting on the third Wednesday of the month, at 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Meetings are held at the Swabian Special Events Center, Patch Barracks.
- Resources
- Frequently Asked Questions
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1. Who can participate in BOSS events?
Single Service Members, Geographical Bachelors, and Single Parents. Though most programming is open to the community at large, only specific events are for our targeted demographic.
2. How can I sign up for an event?
Contact your unit rep or BOSS Facebook page.
3. How can I sign up to volunteer?
Anyone can volunteer with BOSS. Sign up with VMIS on www.myarmyonesource.com
4. How can I become a BOSS representative?
Talk to your Chain of Command.
5. Can I get credit for my BOSS volunteer service?
Yes.
6. Who can attend BOSS meetings?
Everyone is welcome.
7. How can I find out who is the BOSS program manager at my installation?
Contact or attend a BOSS meeting.
8. What kind of activities and events are offered through BOSS?
There are a wide variety of activities and events offered through the BOSS program. Recent events have included cooking classes, board game night, golf lessons, skydiving lessons, cuba certification, trips to various locations around Europe and more. Attend our BOSS meeting and find out more.
9. How do I become a part of BOSS?
There is no sign up for the BOSS program. It’s a program for the Single Servicemembers, Geographical Bachelors, and Single Parents with no registration required. Attend our meetings and events when you want.
10. Where are BOSS meetings held?
BOSS holds two meetings a month:
The first meeting is an Executive Board meeting held on the first Wednesday of the month from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
The second meeting is a General Membership meeting on the third Wednesday of the month, at 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Meetings are held at the Swabian Special Events Center, Patch Barracks.
The Better Opportunities for Single Servicemembers (BOSS) program represents the voice of the single servicemember. If you're a single servicemember, BOSS members advocate for you by advancing quality of life issues on the installation, and in the barracks, to senior leaders on post and throughout the Army. "Let Your Voice Be Heard"
The BOSS program is based on three program pillars:
As a member of BOSS, you have a voice in how you live, how you spend your leisure time and how you support the community around you. BOSS Soldiers:
BOSS Volunteers
Want to get involved in the community and don't know how? Join BOSS on one of our many volunteer outings or opportunities.
Examples of program participation:
Garrison BOSS programs are managed by a Senior Enlisted Advisor, MWR Advisor and BOSS President. BOSS serves the Single Soldier Community - active, guard and reserve - and single parents, geographical bachelors, and other branches of service and Foreign Service Members.
BOSS membership and the program's available leadership and project management roles enhance your promotion packets. Learn more about BOSS and how to become a member at www.boss.armymwr.com.
