Sheppard Weekly Update: Week 2

Published Feb. 13, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Katie McKee
82nd TRW Public Affairs

SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --

Good morning Team Sheppard,

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ANNUAL AWARDS PHOTO LINK

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SHEPPARD SPOUSES CLUB

The SSC is committed to helping our military spouses and children further their educational endeavors through our annual scholarship program- apply now

*This is a private organization. It is not part of the Department of Defense or any of its components and it has no government status.*

VISITOR CONTROL CENTER:

The 82nd SFS Visitor Control Center will have limited hours on Feb. 15th due to Wing Training day. The VCC will open for visitor operations at 1230 p.m.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The 82^nd TRW Public Affairs office will be closed every 3^rd Wednesday of each month starting Feb. 15. to implement the Wing Training Day.

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

In honor of Black History Month, this drive is dedicated to helping patients with sickle cell disease. Less than half of the blood we provide for patients with sickle cell is from African American blood donors and has the markers for the most compatible match for sickle cell needs. All who come to donate will receive a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, courtesy of our partners at Amazon.

When: Wednesday, February 15: 12 – 5 pm

Thursday, February 16: 12 – 7 pm

Friday, February 17: 10 am – 2 pm

Where: Landing Zone at 424 Avenue H, Bldg. 450

Please make an appointment, even if you don’t know the exact time of day you would be able to come.

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=SAFBTX

If you are interested in helping with the blood drive, please reach out to TSgt. Jonisha Gibson at Jonisha.A.Gibson.Mil@health.mil.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH- UPCOMING EVENT

Black History Month Innovator Panel

Who: Team Sheppard

What: Come and learn about Black Innovators across the USAF

When: 24 Feb @ 1400

Where: NCOA Auditorium, Building 1900

SMSGT. RELEASE PARTY COMMITTEE- VOLUNTEERS

We are looking for volunteers for MCEE and proffer for the SMSgt. release party in March. Once we have some volunteers we will hold try outs for the role.

POC: Thayne Lybbert thayne.lybbert@us.af.mil

TEEN DATING VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS MONTH

Violence Prevention Office, Madrigal Youth Center, Family Advocacy and First Step, INC

are partnering on to present "Rated "T" for Teens!"

When: 24 Feb 2023

Time: 7-10pm

Where: Madrigal Youth Center

#Loveisrespect and #Talkaboutit

Come out for Talk, games, fun, music and fun

The teenagers who bring the most teens will get a $100 Amazon gift card

STARBUCKS AT MINI BX:

Now available at your Sheppard AFB Starbucks - Order & Pay Ahead!
Easy pickup at the counter by downloading the Starbucks app to get started.
Customer benefits:
Will be able to utilize mobile order & pay
Redeem Starbucks reward points
Exclusive offers for digital reward customers (free birthday drink, free beverage customizations etc.)

FROM THE 82d CVB

RESILIENCE TRAINING ASSISTANT (RTA) COURSE

When: 14-16 February

If you are interested in gaining more tools to develop yourself and those around you, please consider becoming an RTA.

POC: Community Support Coordinator, Bobbie Merrifield Carrion bobbie.merrifield@us.af.mil or (676-1247) to learn more and sign up.

Employee Assistance Program Webinars (Open to Air Force and Space Force Civilian Employees and their Families)

Understanding Tax Returns February 14

Register here for 1100 Central Time: https://mysecureadvantage.zoom.us/webinar/register/2416650743382/WN_GNcMLMotTt-QTtNbyE3E8wn

https://mysecureadvantage.zoom.us/webinar/register/9016650746139/WN_DpuU674sQf-ws98lzYHLBA

Forgiveness

https://magellanhealth.adobeconnect.com/afdonwhs/

NORWEGIAN FOOT MARCH EVENT

Norwegian Foot March

When: 18 February

Time: 0700 - Ruck Weigh-ins begin at ENJJPT Building

0800 - Foot March Begins outside ENJJPT Building

UOD: OCPs

POC: collin.recore.1@us.af.mil or register the morning of the event.

FSS - Military & Family Readiness Center

Heart Link

When: February 15

Time: 0815-1245

All Military Spouses are welcome and highly encouraged to attend. Lunch will be provided by the Sheppard Spouses' Club. Following lunch will be a base bus tour.

POC: 940-676-4358.

To sign up visit: https://tockify.com/sheppard.mfrc/detail/17/1676470500000

FROM THE 82d FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON- EVENTS

Sweetheart Dinner at RUNWAY Bar & Grill

14 February – 6pm

Appetizer for two, Steak or Chicken Dinner, Dessert for two

Purchase a bottle of wine for $16

Full bar will be open

For more information on FSS events visit our LinkTree to connect with us - https://linktr.ee/82FSS

Discover Sheppard AFB & Wichita Falls – https://linktr.ee/discoversafbwftx

FROM THE LANDING ZONE

on all of our events!

AiT Movie Night

When: 18 Feb at 1800

Where The Landing Zone (Bldg. 450)

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

Decades Night

When: 25 Feb at 1830

Where: The Landing Zone (Bldg. 450)

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

Financial Peace University

Registration is required!

When: Classes will be held at 1830 every Monday night

Where: Landing Zone (Bldg. 450)

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

SAFETY CORNER – WINTER DRIVING PREP

Winter weather is the cause of 500,000 crashes every year. Whether you are out and about locally or on a long road trip, be prepared with a car emergency kit! Check out the tips below for winter car emergency kit must haves.

Quick Tips

-Brush, ice scraper, & compact snow shovel

-Blankets, snacks, & water bottles

-Flashlights & batteries

-Candles & waterproof matches

-Kitty litter for traction

-First Aid kit

For more info: Winter Preparedness - AFSEC & Emergency Car Kit - National Safety Council

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