Sheppard Weekly Update: 11.6.23

  • Published
  • By Airman 1st Class Katie McKee
  • 82d TRW Public Affairs
SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  

Good morning, Team Sheppard!

THIS WEEK

 

 

FROM THE LEVITOW & PITSENBARGER FITNESS CENTER

Levitow and Pitsenbarger Fitness Centers will be closed on 7 Nov. from 1345-1515 for 82 FSS Unite Event.

 

2023 COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN

Raised- $3,378.00 (as of 11.2.23)

Donation Goal- $30,767.00

It’s time to give back through the CFC!

Ways to Give:

  • You can give through payroll deduction.

Designate recurring gifts from each paycheck for a greater impact over time.  

  • You can give to multiple, vetted charities.

Make all of your charitable donations and pledge volunteer hours in one place.  

  • You can give for greater impact. The world is a better place when we give together.  
  • You can GIVE HAPPY! Studies show that when we give happiness, we get happy too. 

Be on the lookout for other ways to give back this year – whether it’s through donating, volunteering, engaging at events, or sharing your story. GIVE HAPPY today at GiveCFC.org.

Instructions

Giving Codes:

82d TRW Military Members: RE54VN

82d TRW Civilian Members: UKT658

80TH FTW Military Members: JCQ7W7

80TH FTW Civilian Members: 7T9TQL

GiveCFC.org

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FROM THE 82d LRS

De-icer for Buildings: Base Supply has a limited supply of de-icer available for buildings. It must be ordered through Base Supply (not CES Self-Help Store), and costs $101.72 per 55 lb bag. Supply does not accept GPC or other credit cards, you must order through a valid supply account. Prior to ordering, please check with your Resource Advisor to ensure funds are loaded in your supply account. NSN for deicer is 6850-01-583-4138. Customers can order through IMDS. If you don't have IMDS please call Customer Service at 676-6300 to order. If you can share a 55 lb bag between 2 or more buildings, please do. Rock salt and Urea are not acceptable as an ice melt product.

 

FROM THE 82d MEDICAL GROUP

Sheppard Medical Clinic has changes to their previous published closure schedule. Please mark your calendars:

9 Nov - DHA Minimal Manning; Open 0730-1130. Scheduled appts only/no walk-in services 10 Nov - Federal Holiday, Full Day Closure

15 Nov - Training Day, Full Day Closure

23 Nov - Federal Holiday, Full Day Closure

24 Nov - AETC Family Day, Full Day Closure

14 Dec - Training Day, Full Day Closure

25 Dec - Federal Holiday, Full Day Closure

26 Dec - AETC Family Day, Full Day Closure

1 Jan 2024 - Federal Holiday, Full Day Closure

2 Jan 2024 - AETC Family Day, Full Day Closure

 

NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

Join us for Native American Heritage Month!

  • Story Time

The 8th and 22nd at the Base Library at 10:00 AM. We'll be reading Native American children's books followed by a fun craft session.

  • Native American Cultural Showcase

The 16th at the Events Center at 11:00 AM. We'll be having a Comanche Nation dance exhibition.

We're continuously looking for volunteers from all backgrounds to help us highlight Native American Heritage throughout November at Sheppard AFB. If you're interested, please reach out to any of our POCs: - TSgt Pettit-Castor (365 TRS) - TSgt Hammond (365 TRS) - SSgt Yazzie (363 TRS) - SSgt Fletcher (364 TRS) Let's come together to celebrate and honor the diverse and vibrant Native American heritage this November!

 

FROM THE MILITARY AND FAMILY READINESS CENTER

Upcoming Events:

Nov 8: Tricare for Retirees / 1300-1430

Nov 9: “FRANKS for your Service” / 1100-1300 / MFRC / Free Lunch

Nov 13: Civilian Resume Writing / 1300-1430

Nov 14: Smooth Move / 0900-1000

Nov 16: Sheppard Right START / 0800-1200 / NEW LOCATION: Sheppard Welcome Center

Nov 17: LinkedIn 1.0 / 1300-1500

 

 

FROM THE LANDING ZONE

  • "Taco Bout It" with Col Haler and Lt Col White When: 7 November at 1200 and 1830 Where: Landing Zone (Bldg. 450)
  • Karaoke Night When: Every Saturday at 1800 Where: Landing Zone (Bldg. 450)
  • Movie Night - Free Popcorn! When: Friday at 1830 Where: Landing Zone (Bldg. 450) POC: Sara Moeller at sara.moeller.1.ctr@us.af.mil

 

SAFETY CORNER – DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME HAS ENDED!

If you didn’t spring forward earlier this year, then your clocks are most likely all correct. For everyone else, Daylight Savings Time has ended which means it’s time to ‘lean back’…er ‘fall back’ once again. Preparing for the time change affects us all differently. Check out the tips below to help you adjust and get some extra rest!

Quick Tips

  • Use that extra hour to get some extra sleep! (Got kids? Sorry, no advice.)
  • Really sleep deprived? Change your routines to adjust and improve your sleep over time.
  • Take a short nap, 30 mins or less, in the early afternoon.
  • Update your sleep environment to encourage healthy habits.
  • Consider relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation.
  • Limit electronic use 30 minutes before bedtime.

For more info: "I Like My Sleep"  

 

FROM THE FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON

Skeet & Paintball is OPEN! ***New Fall/Winter Hours***

  • Skeet

Saturday 8am - 10am (Shooter Card Members)

Saturday 10am - 4pm (Open to All)

Sunday 8am – 10am (Shooter Card Members)

Sunday 10am - 2pm (Open to All)

  • Paintball

Saturday 10am - 4pm

Sunday 10am - 2pm

Pick-Up/Drop-Off located in front of Sheppard Mini-Mall (Bldg. 740) Visit 82fss.com or facebook.com/safbskeet for more information.

 

 

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

 

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