Sheppard Weekly Update: 11.20.23

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

Good morning Team Sheppard,

THIS WEEK

 

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:

23 Nov - Federal Holiday, Full Day Closure

24 Nov - AETC Family Day, Full Day Closure

 

NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

Join us for Native American Heritage Month!

  • 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 THE MILITARY AND FAMILY READINESS CENTER

Upcoming Events: 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM YOUR FRIENDS @ THE M&FRC!!!

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)

Thanksgiving Weekend at the LZ (For AiT)

Thursday, 23 November:

  • 1000: Kitchen opens for dessert baking contest
  • 1430: Dessert baking judging begins
  • 1530: Cowboys vs Commanders Live Stream

Friday, 24 November:

  • 1430: Mario Kart Tournament All Day: Movies on repeat

Saturday, 25 November:

All day: Christmas movies on repeat and hot cocoa bar available

 

HC EVENTS

  • Tree Lighting and Santa Meet and Greet 30 November, 1700-1900 Landing Zone

 

SAFETY CORNER – TURKEY SAFETY!

How did the turkey get home for Thanksgiving? It took the gravy train!

Gather with friends and family this week; we are thankful to have you all here and look forward to seeing you back safely after the holiday weekend!

Quick Tips

  • Safely thaw, handle, stuff, and cook your turkey.
  • Put away leftovers within 2-hrs of preparation to prevent food poisoning!
  • Be sure to keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen while cooking.
  • Keep combustibles away from burners and heat sources.
  • Have a kid free zone of at least 3ft around heat sources.
  • Plan ahead and allow extra time with travel.
  • Stay alert and don’t shop alone if going out on Black Friday.
  • Turkey said no to the deep fryer-try alternatives and click on the links below!

For more info: NFPA Thanksgiving Cooking Tips ; AFSEC Thanksgiving Safety Tips 

 

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

  • 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
  • Faith Mission/Faith Refuge (940) 723-5663
    • Faith Mission Lunch & Faith Refuge Dinner
    • Noon Chapel Service & Evening Chapel Service
  • Child Care Partners (940) 766-4332
    •  Read stories to children
    •  Assist w/holiday parties
    • Facility upkeep 
  • CASA – Court Appointed Special Advocates (940) 766-0552
    • 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.
  • Hospice of Wichita Falls: Salute to Service Tribute (Volunteers sponsored by the Sheppard AFB Retirees Activities Office (940) 676-5088 Email: sheppardrao@gmail.com)
    • Military volunteers can be from any branch of service (veterans, active duty, guard, reserves) and any rank.
    • A couple hours a month depending on the number of volunteers signed up.
    • Volunteers will need to be in uniform for the ceremonies and must travel themselves to Hospice of Wichita Falls. Dress will be duty uniform. For Veterans choice of uniform.
    • Hospice of Wichita Falls, 4909 Johnson Road, Wichita Falls, Texas. Unfortunately, we cannot reimburse volunteers for travel expenses.
    • REQUIRED TRAINING: Hospice of Wichita Falls requires all volunteers to attend a short HIPPA training course (The Sheppard retiree Activities Office will provide that information to the volunteers on when and where that will be held).

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