Sheppard Weekly Update 4.24.23 Published April 24, 2023 By A1C Katie McKee 82d TRW Public Affairs Good morning Team Sheppard, Welcome to the Sheppard Weekly Brief, 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) FROM THE 82d FINANCE OFFICE Finance Customer Service will be closed Thursday, 27 April 2023, from 0900 to 1300 for official function. Normal operations will resume at 1300 on 27 April. SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH “The GREAT SAPR Selfie Scavenger Hunt” Location: SAPR Office (Bldg 920 rm: 115C) Date: 25 Apr 2023 Time: 1100-1300 CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH (CAAPM) "Roller Disco Skating Bash" (Bring your child(ren) and your skates to a fun night of skating. There will be give-a-ways!) Date: 28 April 2023 Time: 1900-2200 Place: Madrigal Youth Center FROM THE PITSENBARGER FITNESS CENTER Registration for 24/7 access is available at Pitsenbarger Fitness Center beginning 21 April 2023. Even if already registered at Levitow Fitness Center, patrons (AiTs are excluded from 24/7 access) desiring access at Pitsenbarger FC must register at each facility. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Course: Narrative Writing Course Date: 27 April 23 Time: 1300-1400 Course Sign Up: https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/12969/ERAV2.0/SiteAssets/Event-Registration/Registration.aspx Russia Brief Event Date: 26 Apr 23 Time: 1245 Location: Building 1900, NCOA Conf Room Signup Link: https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/12969/ERAV2.0/SiteAssets/Event-Registration/Registration.aspx Contact MSgt Nicole Allums Ball if you have any questions. 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 Where: Sheppard AFB Base Theater When: Thursday, 27 April at 1400 and 1800 Who: Active duty, Retirees, and Dependents FROM SFS – BIRDIES FOR THE BADGES GOLF SCRAMBLE Play golf for 2023 Police Week (proceeds support the Defenders Council) When: Wednesday, May 17 Where: Weeks Park Golf Course Submit teams and pay by May 8 Tickets can be purchased here: https://app.promotix.com/events/details/Birdies-For-the-Badges-Gold-Scramble-tickets POC: Chris Daniel 940.704.2486 or Kevin Byrd 940.447.1974 *This is a private organization. It is not a part of the Department of Defense or any of its components and it has no government status. FROM THE 82d FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON Only 2 more weeks for Aeronopoly! Visit our FSS Facilities to collect your scratch off cards thru April 30th. Collect all 5 planes to be entered into our bi-weekly drawings as well as a chance to win one of many grand prizes! Over $10,000 in prizes & giveaways! More instant win cards! Earn scratch-off tickets at the following FSS Facilities: Airman’s Club, Child Development Center, The Commons, Common Grounds, Information Tickets & Travel Office, Levitow Fitness Center, Library, Madrigal Youth Center, Marketing Office, Military & Family Readiness Center, North Bowling Lanes, North Bowling Lanes Snack Bar, Outdoor Recreation, Pitsenbarger Fitness Center, RUNWAY Bar & Grill, Sheppard Lodging, South Bowling Lanes, and South Bowling Lanes Snack Bar Follow us on Facebook @82fss for more chances to earn scratch-off tickets! Visit 82fss.com for Official Rules, FAQ’s and Official Guidelines. 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 PITSENBARGER FITNESS CENTER Line dancing lessons offered at Pitsenbarger Fitness Center every other Wednesday: 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 1900-2000. SAFETY CORNER – MOTORCYCLE SEASON PREP: #DAFRIDER Are you a DAFRider? The 2023 preseason is in full swing! The Motorcycle Preseason focus is designed to build awareness and personal accountability of riding a motorcycle and the hazards associated with riding. Airmen and Guardian riders should be committed to training, being prepared, and equipped for every ride. “Right Training. Right Time. Right Bike.” Quick Tips There were 5,579 motorcycle rider fatalities in 2020. The more PPE, the safer the rider! Check your PPE for defects/damage; replace if needed #DAFRider: Both the Mind & Machine are important, take care of them Follow the Rider Pre-Ride Checklist before every ride Contact your Unit Motorcycle Safety Rep (MSR) with questions For more info: AFSEC - #DAFRider; AFSEC - Gear Up & Ride Safe (image); AFSEC - Mind & Machine (image); NSC - Injury & Death Facts FROM THE LANDING ZONE 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 For more information, contact Sara Moeller at sara.moeller.1.ctr@us.af.mil Meals and lodging provided! AiT EVENTS AT THE LANDING ZONE: Taco Bout It When: 2 May at 1200 and 1830 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 82d TRW QUARTERLY AWARDS CEREMONY What: 82d Training Wing, 1st Quarter Awards Ceremony When: 26 April 2023 @ 1500 Where: Sheppard Base Theater Dress: Military: Uniform of the Day / Civilian: Business Causal FROM THE HC Daily masses at the landing zone is cancelled from 24-27 April as well as from 01-04 May 2023. The Catholic chaplain will be on Leave and TDY respectively within those days. Weekend masses will be covered by the German priest on base. Please call the chapel office at 940.676.0014 with any questions. FROM THE MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS CENTER Upcoming Events @ the Military & Family Readiness Center Apr 24: USAJobs Workshop / 1000-1100 Apr 24: Civilian Resume Writing / 1300-1430 Apr 27 & 28: DOL Employment Workshop / 0800-1600 May 8-12: Military Spouse Appreciation Day / 0900-1600 / FSS Gift Cards will be given out to Military Spouses, while supplies last / Stop in the M&FRC to get yours FROM THE 82d TRW CVB Employee Assistance Program Webinars for civilian employees and their families: • Investing: Education for Beginners April 27th at 11:00am - Register here • Investing: Education for Beginners April 27th at 2:00pm- Register here • Developing a Positive Mindset April 25 at 2:00pm- Register here ***New Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) Webinars*** • Modern Loss: A Conversation with Rebecca Soffer April 25 at 12:00 pm- Intended Audience: Anyone interested in learning ways to stay connected to people, yourself, and the world around you after a loss. Register Here VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: 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