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Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers
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BOSS Council Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday and last Thursday of each month at 2PM in the BOSS/USO building 833.
BOSS Executive Committee
President........CPL Nicholas Martindale
Vice President...SPC Tina McCoy
Secretary........PFC Jim Lai Chang
Treasurer........SPC Jeffrey DeHaven
Historian........PV2 Lance Queen
MWR BOSS Advisor..Randy Smith
Senior Military Advisor..CSM Carolyn Johnson
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The Fort Eustis BOSS would like to hear your comments and ideas about BOSS. Please click on the following link to take this important survey
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Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) is a program that supports the overall quality of life for single and unaccompanied service members. The BOSS program supports the chain of command by identifying quality of life issues and concerns and recommending improvements. BOSS encourages and assists single service members in planning for recreational and leisure activities and provides opportunities for community participation and contribution. The core components of the BOSS program are (a) Well Being (b) Recreation and Leisure (c) Community Service.
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The BOSS program was established in 1989 to respond to the recreational needs of single soldiers who made up 37% of the Army. As the program was implemented throughout the Army, it became evident that Soldiers' well being was the primary concern of the single Soldiers. In 1991, the Chief of Staff of the Army officially expanded BOSS to include all aspects of Soldiers' lives. BOSS members later began to express an interest in participating in community service projects. Recreation and leisure, well being and community service are the three pillars of the BOSS progam.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Who can particpiate in BOSS?
BOSS is comprised of single and unaccompanied service members, including single parents. Although the intent of the BOSS program is for single service members, events are typically open to all authorized MWR patrons.
What is the service members's role in BOSS?
The BOSS Council is comprised of single service members from major subordinate commands and separate units on an installation. BOSS Councils meet regularly ensuring service members concerns are met. Single service members have an opportunity to be the unit representative, volunteer to assist in planning an event, or attend BOSS activities.
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Well Being includes those things that service members can directly or indirectly influence to enhance their morale, living environment, or personal growth and development.
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What is Recreation and Leisure?
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Recreation and Leisure activities may be planned solely by the BOSS committee or in conjunction with other MWR activities. Service members assume the primary role in planning BOSS events and activities. The events should meet the needs and desires of single service members on the installation. BOSS has sponsored events such as talent shows, trips, dances, sporting events and parties.
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What is Community Service?
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The BOSS program participates in many community programs or projects, which make a difference in the lives of others in the community and gives the single service members a sense of self worth.
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Yorktown Day Parade participants enjoy the refreshments at the BOSS support booth while BOSS volunteers look on
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The BOSS POV Resale lot located in the parking lot between Lee Boulevard, Tyler and Dickman Streets (between ACS, bldg. 601 and MWR Recreation Center, bldg. 671) is the only authorized parking areas for the advertisement and sale of POVs on Fort Eustis. Only operational vehicles owned by active duty or retired military personnel, DOD civilians are permitted to be placed in the POV Resale Lot. An Authorized individual desiring to park their POV in the Resale Lot must first obtain a Permit from the Community Recreation Center, building 671 for a fee of $15 good for a 30-day period. Vehicles without a valid permit posted in their windshield will be reported to the Provost Marshal's Office and towed at owner's expense.
BOSS is responsible for the upkeep of the POV Lot and all proceeds goes to the BOSS Program.
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Please Contribute to BOSS at CFC #13956
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For More Information on Army BOSS
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Fort Eustis BOSS in Action
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Randy Smith, BOSS Advisor, CPL Nicholas Martindale, BOSS President and CSM Carolyn Johnson, Senior Military Advisor
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CPL Martindale and the Sergeant Major of the Army Preston
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Boss President CPL Martindale, Vice President SPC McCoy and MWR Advisor Randy Smith share a moment of fun at the BOSS Old School Talent & Variety Show
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BOSS "Coats for Kids" coat collection
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BOSS delivers canned goods for Peninsula Food Bank at "Stuff the Mayflower" event
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Soldiers from the NCO Academy ready themselves for the start of the Water Relay competition at the 2008 Commissary Awareness Month campaign.
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BOSS Soldiers on Six Flags America Trip in Maryland
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BOSS at NASCAR race in Dover Deleware
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Fort Eustis BOSS Comments and Questions
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Disclaimer - These web pages (www.eustismwr.com) are designated as unofficial. The appearance of sponsorship, advertisements or hyperlinks, company name or logos or external links (including the information, products or services contained therein), does not imply an endorsement by the MWR, US Army or the Department of Defense. For other than authorized activities, the U.S. Army does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. The links provided are consistent with the stated purpose of this military web site. MWR programs are established primarily for active duty (AD) military personnel. Other authorized patrons may participate as well. Questions and comments concerning the contents of the site should be addressed to eustis.mwr@conus.army.mil
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