KIR focus week to run April 8-13

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  • By Dan Hawkins
  • 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs
SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  The next "Keep it Rollin'" Focus Week will run here April 8-13 and will include an 82nd Training Wing commander's call at the base theater.

In addition, this quarter's special guest speaker will be Angel Tucker, who will present three seminars on how to use individual's personality strengths in developing leadership skills.

"Focus week allows leadership to increase their focus on programs that support and educate our Airmen," said Kristen Gibson, 82 TRW community support coordinator. "Our programs cover the four pillars of resilience, which are social, mental, spiritual and physical."

The idea behind "Keep it Rollin'" week is to increase attention on already existing support programs, while at the same offering new programs to help motivate and inspire Airmen, said Gibson.

Brig. Gen. Michael Fantini, 82nd TRW commander, is scheduled to host two commander's call sessions on April 8 at the theater. The first session is at 8 a.m.; the second session begins at 3 p.m.

The 8 a.m. commander's call will also be live-streamed over the Defense Connect Online (DCO) network.

The general, along with Chief Master Sgt. Eric Johnson, 82nd TRW command chief, will also host a Military Training Leader's call beginning at 1:15 p.m. on April 8. The MTL call will be available online through DCO as well.

Ensuring everybody takes the time out of their busy schedules to attend focus week events is time well spent.

"Take a look at the calendar and see what events are going on during the week," Gibson said. "You can pack a lunch and attend of the lunch-time events. You can't put a value on education and these courses will help give you the life skills needed to be successful in your career."

Gibson went on to talk about the value of supervisors and senior leaders understanding the Airmen under their guidance and what their individual needs are.

"What areas are they struggling in?" Gibson said. "Where are they out of balance? Take time out and bring your Airmen out to the classes being offered. Proactive leadership will help ensure your Airmen get the preparation and education to help both on the job and in their personal lives."

Focus week events include:

Monday, April 8:
- 8 a.m. - 82 TRW commanders call at base theater (livestreamed on DCO)
- 11:30 a.m. - Natural Disaster prep class at Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC), bldg. 960
- 11:30 a.m. - Anger Management class at the base library in the Walt Whitman room
- Noon - Spiritual Resilience class at the Solid Rock Café, bldg. 920
- 1:15 p.m. - 82 TRW commander and command chief call with MTLs at the base theater (livestreamed on DCO)
- 3 p.m. - 82 TRW commanders call at base theater

Tuesday, April 9:
- 9 a.m.- Angel Tucker presentation "Leading with Personality" for 82nd TRW/80th FTW senior leaders/chiefs
- 11 a.m. - Angel Tucker presentation "Getting the Most and Best Out of Your Team" (for all who supervise)
- 11:30 a.m. - Pathways to employment class at the A&FRC
-  Noon - Spiritual Resilience class at the Solid Rock Café
- 12:30 p.m. - Love and Logic parenting part II at the Family Advocacy conference room N201
- 2 p.m. - Angel Tucker presentation "Motiviating with Personality" with Military Training Leaders (livestreamed on DCO)
- 4 p.m. - Civilian Personnel Mentor Mixer at the Sheppard Club

Wednesday, April 10:
- 11:30 a.m. - Time management class at the A&FRC
- Noon - Stress Management at the Family Advocacy conference room N201
- Noon - Spiritual Resilience class at the Solid Rock Café

Thursday, April 11:
- Noon - Spiritual Resilience class at the Solid Rock Café
- 6 p.m. - Saving for your future class at the A&FRC

Friday, April 12 (Wingman Day):
- 11 a.m. - Couples game show presented by Family Advocacy at the Sheppard Club (live broadcast on Sheppard TV)
- Noon - Spiritual Resilience class at the Solid Rock Café
- 3:30 p.m. - Alcohol Awareness billboard competition at Central Park

Saturday, April 13:
- 8 a.m. - Race to Awareness 5K color run hosted by Sexual Assault and Prevention Response Office