Sheppard Weekly Update: 3.20.23

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  • By Airman 1st Class Katie McKee
  • 82d TRW Public Affairs

Good morning Team Sheppard,

You must use the following link to submit your announcements: WEEKLY BRIEF SUBMISSION

*DUE NLT 1300 EVERY WEDNESDAY*

 

21 MAR DAY

WHO:  Please join the 82 TRW/CC, CV, and all 21Xs at Sheppard AFB

WHAT:  Sheppard AFB “21 M-A-R Day” Celebration Event

WHEN:  Tuesday, 21 Mar 2023, 1530-1620 hrs (1500 starts refreshments)

Be on time to be part of the group picture! 

Don’t miss 21X-themed Celebrity Jeopardy! 

WHERE:   The Events Center (Bldg. 340, the former Club). 

WHY:  This will be the biggest “21 M-A-R Day” celebration ever!

ATTIRE:  UOD or Casual

 

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH- UPCOMING EVENT

  • WHM Luncheon with guest speaker Retired Major General Dawn Ferrell

When: 22 March 2023
Time: 1100-1300
Where: Event Center

Please contact the individuals below to purchase a $15 ticket (Cash only) catering provided by McAllister’s  
Ticket POCs: TSgt. Amanda Wilson, TSgt. Tiffany Arnold, Ms. Connie Ali, TSgt. Jaime Wood, A1C Marriel Iglesias, Capt. Margaret Hagan or TSgt. Jessica Solano
 

  • WHM Gallery (Past & Present)

When: 22 March 2023
Time: 0900-1100 & 1300-1500
Where: Event Center

FROM THE 82d SECURITY FORCES SQUADRON
By order of the 82 MSG/CC, effective immediately, members operating a vehicle on the installation 15 or more miles/hour above the posted speed limit will be deemed “reckless”.

This policy directive is based on traffic citation analysis and increased incidents.  The following applies to SAFB:  
- Military & Civilian: 15 – 19 MPH over the posted speed limit will receive a 6-month base driving suspension.
- Military & Civilian: 20 MPH and higher will receive a 1-year base driving suspension.
- Military Only: 20 MPH and higher will be apprehended for Article 113; Reckless Driving.

For questions or concerns regarding this policy, contact 82 SFS/S5R at
82sfs.s5r.reportsandanalysis@us.af.mil.

FROM THE 82d MEDICAL GROUP- ANNOUNCEMENT

In accordance with CDC recommendations, the 82MDG’s masking policies are changing-

Masking requirements in the MTF will depend on COVID-19 transmission levels in Wichita Falls, updated weekly. This means some weeks you may not need to wear a mask if you are asymptomatic. Please pay attention to posted signs at MTF entrances indicating current risk levels and mask expectations. As always, if you are actively ill, please mask up and keep germs to yourself!

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • MHS GENESIS is the Military Health System's new 24/7 electronic health record that goes live at Sheppard Medical Clinic on 3 June 2023. When fully deployed, MHS GENESIS will provide a single health record for service members, veterans, and their families.

 

To prepare for the changeover all beneficiaries (active duty/dependents/retirees) should:

Understand that this is a NEW system for both beneficiaries and providers alike

 

Patient Advocates: 

TSGT Jonisha Gibson (jonisha.a.gibson.mil@health.mil)

Lt Col Marlene Reese (marlene.c.reese.mil@health.mil )

FROM THE 82d FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON

  • Air Force Aid Scholarship Program

Applications are now open for the Air Force Aid Society General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program through April 30, 2023.  Grants range from $500 to $2,000 for Air Force & Space Force dependents.   Apply here:  https://afas.org/haparnoldgrant/

 

  • For more information on FSS events visit our LinkTree to connect with us

 

 

CIVILIAN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Civilian Mentoring Alumni Networking event

When: Friday, 24 March

Where: Runway club 1600

What: Informal and pay as you go, Network for around an hour +door prize

No RSVP needed

POC Alumni Chairman, Susan Raymond 940-676-4624

 

 

FROM 82d FSS DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • China Brief will be presented via Teams from the Research Superintendent China Aerospace

Studies (CASI). Please sign up by 20 March on the link below. Contact MSgt Nicole Allums Ball if you have any questions.
Signup By: 20 March
Event Date: 22 March
Time: 1300
Location Building 1923, Room 225
Signup Link: https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/12969/ERAV2.0/SiteAssets/Event-Registration/Registration.aspx

 

  • Russia Brief will be provided by Dr. Mark Conversion, Chief Academic Officer, Air University.

Please register to attend on the link below by 23 March if you would like to attend. Contact MSgt Nicole Allums Ball if you have any questions.

RSVP By: 23 Mar 23
Event Date: 27 Mar 23
Time: 0900
Location: Building 1900, Room 2202
Signup Link: https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/12969/ERAV2.0/SiteAssets/Event-Registration/Registration.aspx

 

  • John Maxwell Course - Becoming a Person of Influence

Presented by CMSgt Eric Hart, SEL, 344th Recruiting Squadron

When: 30 March

Time: 1100-1300

Sign up by 24 March to receive the virtual code and a calendar invite with the location in case you would like to attend in-person. It will be sent to your email by 27 March.

Please use this link to sign up for courses: https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/12969/ERAV2.0/SiteAssets/Event-Registration/Registration.aspx

Please contact MSgt Nicole Allums Ball if you have any questions.

             

 

FROM THE LANDING ZONE

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @LandingZoneSAFB to stay up to date on all of our events!

EVENTS OPEN TO ALL:

  • Financial Peace University

Registration is required

When: Classes will be held at 1830 every Monday night

Where: Landing Zone (Bldg. 450)

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/BpdTak3stMBjDUr1A

For more information, contact Ch Gentry at joshua.gentry.6@us.af.mil 

 

 

 

  • Worship Service

When: Sundays at 1000

Where: Landing Zone (Bldg. 450)

For more information, contact Ch Stewart at jesse.stewart.18@us.af.mil

 

 

AiT EVENTS AT THE LANDING ZONE:

  • Karaoke Night

When: Saturdays at 1830

Where: Landing Zone (Bldg. 450)

For more information, contact Sara Moeller at sara.moeller.1.ctr@us.af.mil

 

FROM THE HC

  • Starting 10 April 2023 the North Chapel (Bldg. 810) will close for HVAC renovation​
  • All religious services will move to the Landing Zone (Bldg. 450)
    • Catholic Mass will be at 0900 on Sundays​
    • LDS services will be at 1400 on Sundays
    • Protestant (LZ ) services will be at 1100 on Sundays

Please call 9406760014 if you have questions

 

 

FROM THE MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS CENTER

Mar 20: Civilian Resume Writing / 1300-1430 https://tockify.com/sheppard.mfrc/detail/25/1679335200000

Mar 22: Car Buying: Deals on Wheels / 1400-1500 https://tockify.com/sheppard.mfrc/detail/26/1679425200000

Mar 24: LinkedIn 2.0 / 1300-1500 https://tockify.com/sheppard.mfrc/detail/27/1679680800000

 

 

FROM THE CVB

Employee Assistance Program Webinars (Open to Air Force and Space Force Civilian Employees and their Families)
Spring means self-care!

• Techniques to Restore Wellbeing & Improve Health March 21 at 2 pm: Register here

• Self-care Awareness: Practicing what you Preach March 22 at 1 pm: Register here

• Financial Wellbeing Webinar; Getting & Keeping Good Credit

March 23 at 11 am: Register here

March 23 at 2 pm: Register here


 

SAFETY CORNER – BASE SPEED LIMITS

Let’s get serious about the base speed limits. We have a large pedestrian populace across base, so adhering to these speed limits is imperative!

 

Remember…

  • 25MPH unless otherwise posted
  • 10MPH when passing troops in the troop-walks
  • Avenues F & I are one-way troop-walks
  • Outbound gate traffic is 15MPH

 

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Christmas in Action WF

http://www.christmasinactionwftx.org/home.aspx

(940) 696-9393

 

  • Habitat for Humanity

https://www.habitatwf.com/

(940) 716-9300

 

  • Meals on Wheels

www.thekitchenwf.org

(940) 322-6232

 

  • The Arc of Wichita County

https://thearcwctx.org/day-hab

(940) 692-2303