Sheppard Weekly Update: 3.27.23 Published March 27, 2023 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* The Public Affairs photo studio is by APPOINTMENT ONLY Provide direct feedback to the installation command by clicking here (use a personal device to access link) FROM THE SURVIVOR CARE TEAM Please contact the Summary Court Officer, Lt Scottie, if there was an outstanding debt between you and Lt. Cody Eggert. Lt Scottie's contact information: Email: lavelle.scottie.1@us.af.mil Duty phone: 676-8886. FROM THE 82d FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON Volunteer Appreciation week is April 16-22. To celebrate Sheppard AFB Volunteers, the M&FRC is holding Volunteer Appreciation on Tuesday, April 18 from 0700-0900. Stop in for Continental Breakfast. RSVP: https://tockify.com/sheppard.mfrc/detail/45/1681819200000 April is also the Month of the Military Child. Children will get to experience a deployment line, receive a briefing from the 501st Legion, demonstrations from different base agencies and lunch will be provided. RSVP: https://tockify.com/sheppard.mfrc/detail/79/1682168400000 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 FROM 82d FSS DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 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. You’re invited to the Toastmasters Monthly Meeting! We will meet 1st Tuesday of every month! When: 4 April 2023 Time: 1200 Where: ALS Auditorium, Building 1900 Room 2202 Please contact MSgt Nicole Allums Ball if you have any questions or would like more information. IN-SERVICE RECRUITER The in-service recruiter’s office provides Airmen valuable information about extending career opportunities after active duty service. For questions or more information contact: MSgt. Mistkowski: andrew.mistkowski.2@us.af.mil or 940.676.2483 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 White Rope Lead Base Cleanup When: April 1 at 1300 Where: Meet at the 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 940.676.0014 if you have questions FROM THE MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS CENTER Mar 27: USAJobs Workshop / 1000- 1100 https://tockify.com/sheppard.mfrc/detail/28/1679929200000 Mar 29: Tricare for Retirees / 1300- 1430 https://tockify.com/sheppard.mfrc/detail/29/1680112800000 Apr 18: Volunteer Appreciation Continental Breakfast / 0700-0900 https://tockify.com/sheppard.mfrc/detail/45/1681819200000 Apr 22: Operation Kids / 0800-1200 / Bldgs 1025 & 1045 https://tockify.com/sheppard.mfrc/detail/79/1682168400000 RSVP in the links provided. For more information, please call 940-676-4358. FROM THE 82d MEDICAL GROUP With GENESIS coming it is imperative to keep your DEERS information updated and current! Keeping your information current in DEERS is important. Take time to log in to DEERS and review your information. https://newsroom.tricare.mil/Articles/Article/2935925/is-your-deers-information-up-to-date FROM THE CVB Employee Assistance Program Webinars (Open to Air Force and Space Force Civilian Employees and their Families) Harnessing the Power of Mindfulness to Decrease Workplace Stress Webinar March 28 @ 2 pm Register here SAFETY CORNER – SPRING CLEANING Spring cleaning is like a treasure hunt-you never know what you’ll find! Spring clean safely this season and remember these tips! Quick Tips Never mix household chemicals & put them away when done Don’t rush because you are tired or in a hurry Use proper lifting techniques Be ladder safe & maintain 3 points of contact Keep stairs & walkways clear For more info: AFSEC Spring Cleaning VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: #STEMtoSky Program Airmen and civilians will be paired with classrooms to share the importance of #STEM. If you would like to volunteer visit: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/fkmqNeYuLr The program runs May 1-19 Faith Mission/Faith Refuge (940) 723-5663 faithmissionwf.org/volunteer - Faith Mission Lunch - Faith Refuge Dinner - Noon Chapel Service - Evening Chapel Service Habitat for Humanity (940) 716-9300 habitatwf.com Volunteers Work to Build Homes Child Care Partners (940) 766-4332 childcarewf.org/give/volunteer • Read stories to children • Assist w/holiday parties • Facility upkeep CASA – Court Appointed Special Advocates (940) 766-0552 casawf.org Committed individuals appointed by judges to guide one child or one set of siblings through the judicial system to safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible. Hospice Plus (940) 761-1611 tiffany.brillhart@hospiceplus.net Veteran to Veteran Volunteers Needed