Sheppard Weekly Update: 4.03.23

  • Published
  • 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*

 

 

SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH

  • “Color Out Sexual Assault Run”

Location: Canopy near the Pitsenbarger Fitness Center

Date: 8 Apr 2023

Time: 0900-1200

 

  • “Let’s Bag Sexual Violence”

Location: Commissary

Date: 13 Apr 2023

Time: 1000-1200

 

  • “The GREAT SAPR Selfie Scavenger Hunt”

Location: SAPR Office (Bldg 920 rm: 115C)

Date: 25 Apr 2023

Time: 1100-1300

 

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 CIVILIAN MENTORING

Chick Fil A fundraiser- get a sandwich and a drink (either a bottled water, Coke Zero or Dr Pepper) for $7.00

When: All orders must be in by next Friday, 7 April by 1200

Delivery: Monday, 10 April 1130-1230 (sandwiches will be delivered to a centralized location)

For more information, contact:

Jessica Scott – jessica.scott.23@us.af.mil

Heather Collett - heather.collett.1@us.af.mil

 

 

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

 

 

PHOTOS FROM THE ANNUAL AWARDS

Annual Awards Photo Booth link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RRl1BvVeL7m4v190P-dvIC60ak3uZzee?usp=share_link (please use personal device to access link)

 

 

FROM THE 82d LOGISTICS READINESS SQUADRON

Effective 11 April all customers of the 82 LRS Mobility Section will have to have a PIN to issue any gear from the Material Management IT System. This is an AF-wide change to the IT system that 82 LRS cannot override. Prior to coming to get deployment, chemical warfare training gear, gas masks, body armor, etc. customers will need to register for a PIN at https://ils-s.cce.af.mil/ilss/.

This will affect anyone deploying, all 82 SFS personnel, anyone going to chemical warfare training, and anyone participating in an ATSO/Deployment Training Exercise or ATSO training day.

We apologize for this inconvenience.  This was a change to the IT system that we were not aware of previously.

 

 

FROM THE CASUALTY ASSISTANCE/SBP OFFICE:

The SBP Open Season allows for retirees receiving retired pay, eligible members, or former members awaiting retired pay who were NOT enrolled in SBP or RCSBP (Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan) as of December 22, 2022 to enroll. The SBP Open Season runs from December 23, 2022 to January 1, 2024.

For more information, please visit https://www.dfas.mil/RetiredMilitary/newsevents/newsletter/March2023-NDAA-2023-SBP-Open-Season/

You can also contact the Sheppard AFB SBP office at 940-676-2984 if you have any questions. 

 

 

FROM 82d FSS DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • 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.

 

 

SAFETY CORNER – DISTRACTED DRIVING

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month! Driving distracted does not only mean texting and driving. Whether it be talking on the phone or to others in the car, dealing with our kids, setting our navigation, changing the playlist, drinking coffee or eating our Chick-fil-A nuggets…driving distracted is robbing us of seconds that we may need to avoid a close call or deadly crash.

 

Quick Tips

  • 3,142 people were killed in 2020 due to distracted driving.
  • Drive responsibly-think about what you are doing when you are behind the wheel.
  • Text you L8r G8r! Drive safe, arrive safe.
  • Increased law enforcement on roadways for “U Text. U Drive. U Pay.” campaign.
  • 48 states ban texting while driving; 25 states ban handheld phones while driving.
  • Take action! Set a positive example to make a change!
  • Remind family and friends to put the phone away while driving.

 

For more info: NHTSA-Distracted Driving Awareness Month

 

 

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

guest speaker: Chaplain, Major General Randall Kitchens
When: 13 April at 0745-0900
Where: Midwestern State University
Sign up here:
https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=734656&k=0562460F7E51
Please sign up no later than 7 April!


Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @LandingZoneSAFB to stay up to date
on all of our events!

EVENTS OPEN TO ALL:

  • THE RETREAT at Quartz Mountain

For 82TRW and 80FTW Permanent Party Single Airmen
When: 28-30 April
Where: The Lodge At Quartz Mountain
Register here: https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=746444&k=0565440D7F53
Meals and lodging provided!


AiT EVENTS AT THE LANDING ZONE:

  • Taco Bout It

When: 4 April at 1200 and 1830
Where: Landing Zone (Bldg. 450)
For more information, contact Sara Moeller at sara.moeller.1.ctr@us.af.mil

 

  • Rocket League Tournament

When: 8 April
Where: Landing Zone (Bldg. 450)
For more information, contact Sara Moeller at sara.moeller.1.ctr@us.af.mil

 

FROM THE HC

  1. HOLY WEEK - ALL CELEBRATIONS/SERVICES ARE OPEN TO EVERYONE
  • Protestant Easter Services
  • Good Friday Gathering: 7 April 1730 at the LZ
  • Easter Choir Practice: 8 April 1000 at the LZ
  • Easter Sunday Mass: 9 April 1000 at the LZ

 

  • Catholic Easter Masses/Celebrations
  • Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 6 April 1730 at the North Chapel (adoration of the blessed sacrament to follow)
  • Good Friday Celebration: 7 April 1730 at the North Chapel
  • Easter Vigil Mass: 8 April 2000 at the North Chapel
  • Easter Sunday Mass: 9 April 0900 at the Chapel
     
    Buildings:
    Landing Zone/LZ: Bldg 450
    North Chapel: Bldg 810
    For more information: Call 940.676.0014

 

  • Holocaust Remembrance Day

Date: 18 April 2023

When: 1100 to 1200

Where: Landing Zone (Bldg. 450)

For more information, contact Ch Fay at Eric.Fay.4@us.af.mil.

 

  • Passover Seder

Registration is encouraged

When: Wednesday and Thursday, 5-6 April @ 2000

Where: Landing Zone (Bldg. 450)

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/8MHoLfyjgNPQnY5V7

For more information, contact Ch Landa at isaac.landa@us.af.mil

 

  • 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

  • Apr 5: Bundles for Babies / 0830-1130
  • Apr 6: First Duty Station Officer Financial Brief / 0930-1100  (No sign-up needed)
  • Apr 6: FERS / 1130-1230  Civil Service employees

Money Mike and the Personal Financial Readiness (PFR) team at the M&FRC have a “wealth” of information to share. Every Friday, a new educational video will be posted on the M&FRC Facebook page. Your PFR team is located in Bldg 960 on the corner of 9th & H Avenue and can be reached at (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

 

  • Sheppard Clinic Town Hall Meeting

“MHS GENESIS”

DoD’s NEW Electronic Health Record!

Don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns, get clarification and find out more information!

 

Where: Sheppard AFB Base Theater

When: Thursday, 27 April at 1400 and 1800

Who: Active duty, Retirees, and Dependents

 

 

FROM THE CVB

Connect to Care Training

When: 12 Apr

Time: 1300-1430

Location: Bldg 920, Room B300
Background- Connect to Care resulted from 2021 Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military recommendations directing all services to implement the "No Wrong Door" principle to care.  It is a person-centered approach to ensure all individuals seeking care and support from an organization will not be turned away.  

 

Target audience - Sq level leaders (CC, Deputy, First Sergeant, Chief/SEL/Superintendent), Supervisors (at the Sq level- military and
civilian), Medical Service Providers, and Non-Medical Service Providers
(Chaplain, Legal Services, M&FRC, etc).  

Contact Bobbie Merrifield to sign up (bobbie.merrifield@us.af.mil)
 

 

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

 

  • The City of Wichita Falls currently has volunteer opportunities available at the Animal

Services Center and the Wichita Falls Public Library.
https://www.wichitafallstx.gov/1947/Volunteer-Opportunities

 

  • Meals on Wheels

https://www.thekitchenwf.org/volunteer

 

  • Patsy's House

https://www.patsyshouse.org/volunteers