Sheppard Weekly Update: 05.30.23 Published May 30, 2023 By Airman 1st Class Katie McKee 82d TRW Public Affairs SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- 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 82d TRW PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE The PA office will be closed May 30-June 1. We will return to normal duty hours on Friday, June 2. RETIREE ACTIVITIES OFFICE All, the RAO is looking for any all donations of military related wall art and photos from around the base to adorn the walls of our office. We are also putting out a call for any retiree's on base that had the time or will to help out around the office to please email or call us. The Air Force Retiree Activities Program is an official Air Force program that provides a conduit through which members of the Air Force retiree community can receive guidance on accessing their benefits, stay current on Air Force affairs, keep informed on the status of changes to their benefits, maintain contact with other retirees, and provide suggestions for improvements to the same. The Air Force Retiree Activities Program keeps senior Air Force leaders aware of program activities and potential short falls or disconnects that may benefit from modification or change. If there are any questions please contact us at sheppardrao@gmail.com or call 676-5088. NATIONAL ANTHEM SINGER REQUEST 373d TRS will be having a change of command on 28 June 2023, and we would like a volunteer to sing the national anthem during the ceremony. Alternate Location will be the Landing Zone. Alternate time will be 1400. Will notify as the date moves closer on any changes to location or time. If interested, please reach out to MSgt. Traywick matthew.traywick@us.af.mil for additional details. FROM THE 82d FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON New Escape Room - Asylum 1 hour - 1 escape 10 per person, ages 16 plus, up to 5 people per group Located inside the Commons Sign up now for Open Rec Morning Summer Camps at the Youth Center! 29 May - 15 August, 6am - 12pm $45 per week, ages 9-14 New camp theme each week. Youth Center Open Rec Summer Registration $60 for the Summer Ages 9-16, 12pm - 6pm Register Now! Go Ape ZipLining Trip 10 June - 8am - 6pm Register by 3 June at the Commons $35 per person, ages 18+ Need a morning pick me up? Stop by Common Grounds Coffee Shop! Located inside The Commons, Bldg. 312. The featured drink for June is the Raspberry Coconut Passion Tea! We brew locally roasted beans from The Duck Coffee Co.! Open Monday - Friday 6:30am - 8pm & Saturday - Sunday 10am - 6pm Early Bird Special: $1 off any tea or coffee - Monday – Friday 7am – 9am SHEPPARD SPOTLIGHT Do you know an Airman with a unique or inspirational story, or who has recently accomplished an impressive achievement? Put them down below for the chance to be highlighted as a Sheppard Spotlight on social media! This is open to AiTs and permanent party. Please note that these stories/achievements should not be work-related (ACE graduates, ropes, etc.). Submit here: https://form.jotform.com/231293777485065 Please contact 2d Lt Lauren Niemi at lauren.niemi.5@us.af.mil with any questions/concerns. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Toastmasters will be held on the first Tuesday of the month (6 June) in building 401, room 304 at 1200. CIVILIAN MENTORING PROGRAM The Civilian Mentoring Program offered here on Sheppard is a great group of civilians providing support to each other and the community. Check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090984282968 FROM THE PITSENBARGER FITNESS CENTER Line dancing lessons offered at Pitsenbarger Fitness Center every other Wednesday. Next Class: 31 May, 1900-2000. HELP NAME NEW INNOVATION SPACE – bldg. 1917 The innovation space on the second floor of Bldg 1917 needs a name! The purpose of the space is to promote the active exchange of ideas and provide means to test new ones. The essential benefits will offer access to open collaboration, creative brainstorming, scaled idea testing and the right amount of technology to help you design and develop prototypes. We would like to invite your help by creating the perfect name that depicts the growing innovation culture at Sheppard AFB. Click here to name the innovation space Sheppard W.I.N.G.S (Women Inspiring the Next Generation's Success) Are you or someone you know interested in helping make a difference at Sheppard AFB? W.I.N.G.S is looking to fill elected positions of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Senior Advisor. Interviews will be held 29 May- 2 June. Contact us via email for applications and more details: 82trw.wings.wingsorganization@us.af.mil SAFETY CORNER – WATER SAFETY Adele might set fire to the rain, but Spongebob can make a campfire under water! Let’s get serious about staying safe in the water this summer. Follow the tips below to have a safe & fun summer in the sun! Quick Tips Kids or no kids, wear neon-colored swimsuits; avoid white, black, gray, and blues Know how to swim/know your physical ability before getting in the water Wear a life jacket if you can’t swim & while boating/jet skiing/water activities Understand the environment of water you’re in Supervise children (drowning is a leading cause of death for children) Be water competent Make Water Safety a Priority! For more info: American Red Cross - Water Safety ; Swimsuit Color Tests FROM THE LANDING ZONE Vacation Bible School! "Pets Unleashed" Price: FREE with meals included! Where: Landing Zone (Bldg. 450) When: 12-14 July, 1700-2000 Go to https://vbspro.events/p/events/b10022 to register your child or to volunteer. Questions? Contact Heather Stewart at chosun2hs@gmail.com or Allyssa Rittenhouse at allyssarittenhouse@gmail.com AiT EVENTS AT THE LANDING ZONE: Movie Night - Popcorn Provided! When: 2 June at 1900 Where: Landing Zone (Bldg. 450) For more information, contact Sara Moeller at sara.moeller.1.ctr@us.af.mil Karaoke Night When: Every Saturday at 1830 Where: Landing Zone (Bldg. 450) For more information, contact Sara Moeller at sara.moeller.1.ctr@us.af.mil FROM THE MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS CENTER Upcoming Events @ the Military & Family Readiness Center Jun 1: First Duty Station Officer Financial Brief / 0930-1100 (No sign-up needed) Jun 1: FERS / 1130-1230 https://tockify.com/sheppard.mfrc/detail/82/1685637000000 FROM THE 82D MEDICAL GROUP In June, the 82d Medical Group will be moving to a new electronic health record system called MHS GENESIS. Due to this transition for both our patients and our staff, we will have different hours before and after our go-live Saturday 3 June 2023. Below is a visual of the dates and times we will be open for patients in the coming month(s). Additionally, for Urgent Care, Active Duty can utilize the Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-874-2273 to receive triage or referrals as needed. The Central Appointment Line (940-676-2273) will also be available every day except 2 June, during that day you will use the Nurse Advice Line instead, starting at 1000 CST. For any emergency on-call services (Behavioral Health, Dental, Flight Medicine, and Casualty Affairs Liaison On-Call) please use (940) 676-6266. Thank you for your patience during this time, and if there are any additional questions please use https://sheppard.tricare.mil/ or email usaf.sheppard.82-mdg.mbx.patient-advocate@health.mil. Finally, for Pharmacy alternatives, please use the following: Express Scripts: https://tricare.mil/CoveredServices/Pharmacy/FillPrescriptions/HomeDelivery Local TRICARE Pharmacies: https://www.tricare.mil/CoveredServices/Pharmacy VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES • 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 • Hospice Plus (940) 761-1611 Respite Volunteers Veteran to Veteran Volunteers Friendly Visitor Volunteers Office/Administrative Volunteers Food Prep Volunteers