Sheppard Weekly Update: Week 3 Published Feb. 21, 2023 By Airman 1st Class Katie McKee 82nd TRW Public Affairs Welcome to the Sheppard Weekly Update, which includes news significant to Sheppard AFB. 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) 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.* 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 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 FROM THE 82d TRW EO Crucial Dialogue - Led by Mr. Christopher Youngblood When: Tuesday, Feb 28, 2023 Where: Bldg. 920 B300 Topic: Civilian vs Military - What's Age Got to Do With? How can we work together in a multi-generational workforce? National Diversity Veteran Small Business (NDVSB/AAFES) eMarketplace & Participating Vendors When: February 28 Where: Sheppard AFB Events Center Ballroom; 320 Ave G BLDG 340 Time: 0900-1500 (CST) Shopping through the NDVSB/AAFES eMarketplace help military families and small businesses; earnings go back to AAFES to support MWR programs. FROM THE 82d CVB Employee Assistance Program Webinars (Open to Air Force and Space Force Civilian Employees and their Families) Emotional Intelligence for Workplace Success February 21 at 2 pm: Register here Financial Wellbeing Retirement Planning: Getting Started February 23 11 am: Register here 2 pm: Register here FSS - Military & Family Readiness Center Sr. TAP Workshop / Feb 21-23 / 0800-1600 Navigating TSP / Feb 23 / 1800-1900 LinkedIn 2.0 / Feb 24 / 1300-1500 Pre-Deployment Briefings: Every Tuesday @ 0900 / Every Thursday @ 1400 Post-Deployment Briefings: Every Tuesday @ 0930 / Every Thursday @ 1430 FROM THE HC 21 February: @1800 Madi Gras Party 22 February: @1730 Ash Wednesday Mass and imposition of Ashes 25 February: Whole day-Confirmation Retreat 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: Decades Night - Dress up from your favorite decade When: 25 Feb, at 1830 - Karaoke to start at 1900 Where: Landing Zone (Bldg. 450) For more information, contact Sara Moeller at sara.moeller.1.ctr@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 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Faith Mission faithmissionwf.org/volunteer (940) 723-5663 Arc of Wichita County thearcwctx.org/volunteer (940) 692-2303 Children’s Aid Society of West TX (940) 322-3141 caswt.org/volunteer Red Cross 82d Medical Group (940) 217-5958