Sheppard Weekly Update: 6.12.23 Published June 12, 2023 By Julie Svoboda 82d TRW Public Affars Welcome to the Sheppard Weekly Brief, which includes news significant to Sheppard AFB. To watch the Sheppard Weekly Update, click here! 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 PROTOCOL Save the date! The 82 TRW Air Force Ball will be held on Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Multi-Purpose Event Center. FROM 361 TRS/TRR Ride to Work Day The Green Knight MMC Ch. 54 is hosting a Ride to Work day for motorcycle awareness. It starts at 10:00 at the Pavilion parking lot on 5th street, between Avenue G and Avenue H (across the Pitsenbarger Fitness Center) and ends with a burger burn at 11:00 at the pavilion by the old med group. NATIONAL ANTHEM SINGER REQUEST 373d TRS will be having a change of command on 28 June 2023, and we would like a volunteer to sing the national anthem during the ceremony. Alternate Location will be the Landing Zone. Alternate time will be 1400. Will notify as the date moves closer on any changes to location or time. If interested, please reach out to MSgt. Traywick matthew.traywick@us.af.mil for additional details. FROM THE 82d FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON New Escape Room - Asylum 1 hour - 1 escape 10 per person, ages 16 plus, up to 5 people per group Located inside the Commons Sign up now for Open Rec Morning Summer Camps at the Youth Center! 29 May - 15 August, 6am - 12pm $45 per week, ages 9-14 New camp theme each week. Youth Center Open Rec Summer Registration $60 for the Summer Ages 9-16, 12pm - 6pm Register Now! Need a morning pick me up? Stop by Common Grounds Coffee Shop! Located inside The Commons, Bldg. 312. The featured drink for June is the Raspberry Coconut Passion Tea! We brew locally roasted beans from The Duck Coffee Co.! Open Monday - Friday 6:30am - 8pm & Saturday - Sunday 10am - 6pm Early Bird Special: $1 off any tea or coffee - Monday – Friday 7am – 9am EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE Employee Assistance Webinars for Air Force and Space Force Civilians and Their Families; Length ~1 hour each Rediscovering Joy at Work June 14 1pm Register here: http://magellanhealth.adobeconnect.com/e8ttqkwcv67s/event/registration.html Dreaming of Retirement June 13 at 11am Register here: https://mysecureadvantage.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316661131338/WN_1nHyV5c5RDylWdkM9jaqrg Dreaming of Retirement June 13 at 2pm Register here: https://mysecureadvantage.zoom.us/webinar/register/8916661135912/WN_WTVgt-0FR-SGB1y7NiOKOg Unconscious Bias June 13 at 1pm Join here: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/magellanhealth.adobeconnect.com/afdonwhs/__;!!A_Yfr0wlxos!2qhe6e1KcGuFTgUMNYp94m8Pn1GGk0smyrjkATTbO60Q8EurQXrLrFOBdE3TdZUFu3B08-mltQvKOhxpOJy9IaeMdw$ 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. SAFETY CORNER – 101 CRITICAL DAYS OF SUMMER: CAMPING SAFETY Safety Corner – 101 Critical Days of Summer: Hiking Safety (All hikers secretly desire to whirl like Julie Andrews when hiking through the Alpine Meadows!) When you decide to go hiking, make sure you prepare for the journey! ) Quick Tips - Wear or pack layers - Wear proper shoes/boots - Take extra food & water - Know your physical and mental limits - Hike with a buddy or make sure someone knows of your planned trail! For more info: : AFSEC-Sports & Rec FROM THE LANDING ZONE Vacation Bible School! "Pets Unleashed" Price: FREE with meals included! 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: Disney Crater - Popcorn Provided! When: 16 June at 1900 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 1800 Where: Landing Zone (Bldg. 450) For more information, contact Sara Moeller at sara.moeller.1.ctr@us.af.mil FROM THE MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS CENTER Upcoming Events @ the Military & Family Readiness Center Jun 13: Key Spouse Quarterly Training / 1000-1200 Jun 13: Smooth Move / 0900-1000 Jun 15: Sheppard Right START / 0800-1300 / Sheppard Event Center Jun 16: LinkedIn 2.0 / 1300-1500 FROM THE 82D MEDICAL GROUP MHS GENESIS is Now Live at Sheppard AFB. MHS GENESIS is the Department of Defense's new electronic health record. Now that we’re at implementation, MHS GENESIS provides our beneficiaries and medical providers with a single, integrated health record across the continuum of care – deployed and at home and eventually, through the transition to the Department of Veterans Affairs. We went live as of 3 June, however, we have limited functionality, especially in the Pharmacy. Some of the challenges we are currently facing include having less appointments available and longer wait times. Please be patient with us as we learn this new system so we can provide a safe experience for everyone. Central Appointment Line: (940) 676-2273 Command Post: (940) 676-6266 Connects you to Mental Health, Dental, Flight Medicine, & Casualty Affairs Liaison On-Call Urgent Care: Utilize Nurse Advice Line (NAL) for triage or referrals as needed for AD. 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273) Pharmacy Alternatives: Express Scripts: https://tricare.mil/CoveredServices/Pharmacy/FillPrescriptions/HomeDelivery Local TRICARE Pharmacies: https://www.tricare.mil/CoveredServices/Pharmacy MHS GENESIS Patient Portal The MHS GENESIS Patient Portal is a secure website for 24/7 access to your health information, including managing appointments and exchanging messages with your care team. The new patient portal is launching at sites as MHS GENESIS deploys, replacing the TRICARE Online Secure Patient Portal. It can be reached at the following link: patientportal.mhsgenesis.health.mil For current updates please check our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100045429205886 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES • Faith Mission/Faith Refuge (940) 723-5663 faithmissionwf.org/volunteer - Faith Mission Lunch - Faith Refuge Dinner - Noon Chapel Service - Evening Chapel Service • Habitat for Humanity (940) 716-9300 habitatwf.com Volunteers Work to Build Homes • Child Care Partners (940) 766-4332 childcarewf.org/give/volunteer - Read stories to children - Assist w/holiday parties - Facility upkeep • CASA – Court Appointed Special Advocates (940) 766-0552 casawf.org Committed individuals appointed by judges to guide one child or one set of siblings through the judicial system to safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible. Base Camp Lindsey (BCL) -- #endveteranhomelessness//Check out BCLs FB Page Call (940) 613-3172 or E-mail bcladmin@ntvrf.com for more details -Volunteers for BCL Workdays (various building improvement projects) -Volunteers for monthly "Stand Down" for Homeless (including vets) -Volunteers for various fundraising events