Sheppard Weekly Update: 5.15.23 Published May 15, 2023 By Airman 1st Class Katie McKee 82d TRW Public Affairs SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Good morning Team Sheppard, 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 TRW PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE The PA office will be closed on Wednesday, May 17 for training FROM THE OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS On or about 29 Mar, OSI Detachment 411 was made aware that the nose landing gear door of a F-15 trainer located on the Strategic Aircraft Ramp was missing. If you have any information on the location of this missing aircraft part, please contact OSI Detachment 411 at 940-676-1852. 2023 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) We seek your support to strongly encourage your civilian employees to share their valuable opinion by participating in the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS). The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) annual FEVS is now open until 23 June to all full-time, part-time, permanent, and seasonal employees, and APF and NAF civilians who on-boarded on or before November 30, 2022. All should receive an email from OPM containing a unique link inviting these eligible employees to participate in the survey. Feedback from the FEVS results provides senior leaders with valuable insight on the strength of the civilian workforce and areas for improvement and challenges. AETC employee participation in the FEVS has historically been slightly below 30%; last year's participation rate was 17%. Increasing participation is essential to understanding the true perceptions of our strengths and weaknesses and helps curtail the possibility for skewed data. It is voluntary, anonymous, and official time may be used. ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH Culture Expo When: 19 May Time: 1100 to 1300 Where: Event Center Our main event will be a Culture Expo of music, food, and entertainment from Grace Hula Company and from member of Sheppard AFB. Please join us in celebrating the diverse culture of team Sheppard through sharing of food made from members of team Sheppard. SHEPPARD SPOTLIGHT Do you know an Airman with a unique or inspirational story, or who has recently accomplished an impressive achievement? Put them down below for the chance to be highlighted as a Sheppard Spotlight on social media! This is open to AiTs and permanent party. Please note that these stories/achievements should not be work-related (ACE graduates, ropes, etc.). Submit here: https://form.jotform.com/231293777485065 Please contact 2d Lt Lauren Niemi at lauren.niemi.5@us.af.mil with any questions/concerns. FROM THE 82TRW EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFICE Inclusive Dialogue THEME: Guts and Grace in the Workplace (Shifting the paradigm of leadership to promote all traits equally, allowing members to bring their whole SELVES to work!) When: Tuesday, May 16 Where: Bldg 920 Room B300 Time: 12:00 pm Facilitator: TSgt Kamiya Kirkland FROM THE PITSENBARGER FITNESS CENTER Line dancing lessons offered at Pitsenbarger Fitness Center every other Wednesday: 17 May, 31 May, 1900-2000. NARRATIVE WRITING COURSE One last opportunity to attend the Narrative Writing Briefing given by Chief Clayton Choate and MSgt Bradley Scott! Sign up on the link below and feel free to bring your lunch! Please contact MSgt James Hale if you have any questions or would like to sign up! Course Date: 18 May 23 Time: 1100-1200 Location: ALS Auditorium, Building 1900, Room 2202 POC: MSgt James Hale, james.hale.15@us.af.mil Link: https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/12969/ERAV2.0/SiteAssets/Event-Registration/Registration.aspx FROM THE 82D MEDICAL GROUP In June, the 82d Medical Group will be moving to a new electronic health record system called MHS GENESIS. Due to this transition for both our patients and our staff, we will have different hours before and after our go-live Saturday 3 June 2023. Below is a visual of the dates and times we will be open for patients in the coming month(s). Additionally, for Urgent Care, Active Duty can utilize the Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-874-2273 to receive triage or referrals as needed. The Central Appointment Line (940-676-2273) will also be available every day except 2 June, during that day you will use the Nurse Advice Line instead, starting at 1000 CST. For any emergency on-call services (Behavioral Health, Dental, Flight Medicine, and Casualty Affairs Liaison On-Call) please use (940) 676-6266. Thank you for your patience during this time, and if there are any additional questions please use https://sheppard.tricare.mil/ or email usaf.sheppard.82-mdg.mbx.patient-advocate@health.mil. Finally, for Pharmacy alternatives, please use the following: Express Scripts: https://tricare.mil/CoveredServices/Pharmacy/FillPrescriptions/HomeDelivery Local TRICARE Pharmacies: https://www.tricare.mil/CoveredServices/Pharmacy SAFETY CORNER – SUN SAFETY A day without sunshine is like, you know, nighttime. Be sun-smart this summer and check out the tips below! Quick Tips Keep calm and wear sunscreen with at least 30 SPF Wear a hat that shades your face and the back of your neck Wear sunglasses that protect against UVB & UVA rays Check your exposed skin regularly & know the signs of skin cancer For more info: American Cancer Society-Sun Safety Tips FROM THE 82D SECURITY FORCES SQUADRON IAW SAFBI 31-218, 4.15.11.1 - unless otherwise posted the base speed limit is 25 miles per hour (MPH) FROM THE LANDING ZONE Vacation Bible School! "Pets Unleashed" Where: Landing Zone (Bldg. 450) When: 12-14 July, 1700-2000 Go to https://vbspro.events/p/events/b10022 to register your child or to volunteer. Questions? Contact Heather Stewart at chosun2hs@gmail.com or Allyssa Rittenhouse at allyssarittenhouse@gmail.com AiT EVENTS AT THE LANDING ZONE: Movie Night: Ant Man and The Wasp Quantomania - Popcorn Provided! When 19 May at 1900 Where: Landing Zone (Bldg. 450) For more information, contact Sara Moeller at sara.moeller.1.ctr@us.af.mil Wii Sports Tournament When 20 May at 1430 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 What's Cooking? Master Chef Cooking Class Virtual Class with Master Chef Season 4 Winner, Luca Manfé 21 July: Braised Beef Short Ribs 22 July: Homemade Gnocchi Where: Landing Zone (Bldg. 450) For more information, contact Chaplain Gentry at joshua.gentry.6@us.af.mil More details coming soon! FROM THE MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS CENTER Upcoming Events @ the Military & Family Readiness Center May 16: Mil Spouse Money Smarts / 1300-1400 May 18: Sheppard Right START Newcomer’s Orientation / 0800-1300 / Sheppard Event Center May 19: LinkedIn 2.0 / 1300-1500 FROM THE 82d TRW CVB Employee Assistance Program Webinars - For all Air and Space Force civilian employees and their families Mental Health Awareness: What You Need to Know May 16 @ 2:00 Register here VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES • Christmas in Action WF http://www.christmasinactionwftx.org/home.aspx (940) 696-9393 • Habitat for Humanity https://www.habitatwf.com/ (940) 716-9300 • Meals on Wheels www.thekitchenwf.org (940) 322-6232 • The Arc of Wichita County https://thearcwctx.org/day-hab (940) 692-2303