Sheppard Weekly Update: Week 4 Published Feb. 27, 2023 By Airman 1st Class Katie McKee 82nd TRW Public Affairs Good morning Team Sheppard, 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 Step for Equality- 5k Run/Walk When: 28 Feb Time: 1400 Where: Pitsenbarger Gym POC: Amn Thornton – mason.thornton@us.af.mil TEEN DATING VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS MONTH Teen dating violence prevention is about more than one month. Talk About It all year round. Remember that you’re not alone. Reach out and learn about healthy relationships. Visit: https://www.loveisrespect.org/ SHEPPARD W.I.N.G.S First Step & Faith Refuge Donation Drive 1-20 March Sheppard W.I.N.G.S will be running a donation drive. We will need POCs at different sections. If you are interested in being a POC, please send an email to 82trw.wings.wingsorganization@us.af.mil. We will supply boxes if needed. 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 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. TOASTMASTER’S MONTHLY MEETING You’re invited to the Toastmasters Monthly Meeting! We will meet 1st Tuesday of every month! When: 7 March 2023 Time: 1200 Where: ALS Auditorium, Building 1900 Room 2202 Please contact MSgt Candice Bingham or MSgt Nicole Allums Ball if you have any questions or would like more information. 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) Your Employee Assistance Program: Register here When: 28 Feb. Time: 1400 FSS - Military & Family Readiness Center Mar 1: Bundles for Babies / 0830-1130 https://tockify.com/sheppard.mfrc/detail/14/1677681000000 Mar 2: First Duty Station Officer Financial Brief / 0930-1100 (No sign-up needed) Mar 2: TSP / 1130-1230 https://tockify.com/sheppard.mfrc/detail/15/1677778200000 Mar 2 & 3: DOL Career & Credential Exploration / 0800-1600 https://tockify.com/sheppard.mfrc/detail/19/1677765600000 Pre-Deployment Briefings: Every Tuesday @ 0900 / Every Thursday @ 1400 Post-Deployment Briefings: Every Tuesday @ 0930 / Every Thursday @ 1430 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 Taco Bout It When: 7 March at 1200 and 1830 Where: Landing Zone (Bldg. 450) For more information, contact Sara Moeller at sara.moeller.1.ctr@us.af.mil SAFETY CORNER – FIGHT WINTER FATIGUE Winter fatigue and tiredness can hit some of us hard and make it difficult to keep up with the regular rhythm of life. But hang in there, Spring is right around the corner! Quick Tips -Get a daily dose of sunlight -Make time to breathe and relax—let it go, let it gooooo! -Improve your sleep hygiene and environment -Exercise—move your body! For more info: Fight Winter Fatigue VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Hospice Plus New location, new volunteer opportunities, same great care YOU can add life to days when days can’t be added to life by being a Hospice volunteer. Several opportunities available: - Administrative Volunteer - Veteran to Veteran Volunteer - Friendly Visitor Volunteer - Housekeeping or Meal Prep Volunteer - Respite Volunteer If you are interested in learning more, please contact Tiffany Humpert Brillhart, Volunteer Coordinator at tiffany.brillhart@hospiceplus.net or (940)767-1611. Big Brothers Big Sisters new SAFB mentoring program at Sheppard We currently meet as a group on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 11:50-12:50. Enjoy lunch together & do fun activities! For more information contact Vicki McCann: vmccann@bbbstx.org • American Red Cross (940) 322-8686 https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/volunteer-role-finder.html • Habitat for Humanity (940) 716-9300 https://www.habitat.org/tx/wichita-falls/hfh-wichita-falls • Humane Society of Wichita County (940) 855-4941 https://www.humanesocietyofwichitacounty.org/ • Airman’s Attic (940)-676-4358 Assist in putting items on display and helping customers