Sheppard Weekly Update: 11.13.23 Published Nov. 13, 2023 By Airman 1st Class Katie McKee 82d TRW Public Affairs SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Good morning Team Sheppard, Submit your Weekly Brief announcements *due NLT 1300 every Wednesday* PHOTO STUDIO Hours are now 0830-1300. The last Tuesday of the month will be walk-in appointments. Come camera-ready. The Public Affairs photo studio is by APPOINTMENT ONLY THIS WEEK Education Fair Combined Federal Campaign Native American Heritage Month Events Medical Group Closure Schedule FROM THE EDUCATION CENTER Education Fair will be on 15 Nov 23 from 0900 – 1600 at the Sheppard Event Center, bldg 340. The event is open to all active-duty military, family members, retires, and DoD Civilians. 2023 COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN Raised- $6,138.00 (as of 11.13.23) 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 FROM THE 82d MEDICAL GROUP Sheppard Medical Clinic has changes to their previous published closure schedule. Please mark your calendars: 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! Native American Cultural Showcase Nov. 16th at the Events Center at 11:00 AM. We'll be having a Comanche Nation dance exhibition. Story Time Nov. 22nd at the Base Library at 10:00 AM. We'll be reading Native American children's books followed by a fun craft session. 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 Sheppard Dorm Council Bowl-A-Thon! When: 17 Nov from 1730 to 2000 Where: North Bowling Lanes (Bldg. 811) $15.00 gets you 3 games and shoes! POC: Drew Plummer at andrew.plummer.3@us.af.mil FROM THE MILITARY AND FAMILY READINESS CENTER Upcoming Events: Nov 13: Civilian Resume Writing / 1300-1430 Nov 14: Smooth Move / 0900-1000 Nov 16: Sheppard Right START / 0800-1200 / Sheppard Welcome Center Nov 17: LinkedIn 1.0 / 1300-1500 Nov 27: USAJobs Workshop / 1000-1100 Nov 27: LinkedIn 2.0 / 1300-1500 Nov 28: Pre-Arrival Briefing / 1400-1445 Dec 1: LinkedIn 1.0 / 1300-1500 Dec 2: Breakfast with Santa / 0800-1000 FROM THE LANDING ZONE 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 FROM THE 82d LRS 20 guest waiting chairs are in good condition and free to take! Pick up at bldg.. 2113 warehouse. SAFETY CORNER – HUNTING SAFETY #KeepCalm&GoHunting Whether it’s your first year or you are the best in your town, remember to take the necessary precautions before setting out for hunting season! Read on for a few reminders… Quick Tips Know and follow the 4 basic rules of firearm safety: Treat every gun as if it is loaded. Never point at anything you don’t intend to shoot. Keep your finger off the trigger until you’re ready to shoot. Know what is beyond your target. Wear blaze orange clothing. Complete a state-certified hunter education course. Check the weather before you go and plan ahead. Bring dry clothing and enough food & water. Never place your stand above 16 feet & always use 3 points of contact when climbing. For more info: Hunters Click Here 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. Youth Basketball Registration November 6 – December 22 Ages 3-4 $25 per person Ages 5-12 $55 for members, $65 for non-members You must use the CYPBMS parent portal to register. Please call 940-676-7657 or 940-676-5437 for help with registering. Coaches needed. North Lanes - Red Pin Bowling Sundays • 12pm – 5pm • $2.50 per game Bowl a strike with a red head pin and receive a FREE game coupon (good for next visit) and a FREE GFUEL energy drink! South Lanes – Red Pin Bowling Saturdays • 10am – 4pm • $2.5pm per game Bowl a strike with a red head pin and receive a FREE game coupon (good for next visit)! Runway November Limited Time Offer Ground Turkey Gyro - $12 Seasoned ground turkey with cucumber, tomatoes, onions & tzatziki sauce with vinaigrette topped with parsley stuffed into delicious pita bread Crew Members get $2 off Make it a combo for $3 more (side & 24oz fountain drink) VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Airman’s Attic (940)-676-4358 Assist in putting items on display and helping customers Brothers / Big Sisters of Wichita Falls (940) 767-2447 Christmas in Action WF (940) 696-9393 Habitat for Humanity (940) 716-9300 Meals on Wheels (940) 322-6232 The Arc of Wichita County (940) 692-2303 Back to Top