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Weekly Bulletin: July 15, 2016

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  • By Aliza Reisberg
  • 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs

Reminder: Local Conditions/Traffic Safety Course Update

Effective Monday, July 11 at 4 p.m., the Safety Office will conduct the first consolidated Local Conditions/Traffic Safety Course. There will no longer be any Tuesday briefings at 1 p.m. Please ensure that your newcomer’s/TDY personnel inprocessing checklists are updated to reflect only the available Monday 4 p.m. briefings. This will go a long way towards minimizing confusion and reduce personnel showing up Tuesdays for a briefing that isn’t happening anymore. Again, this course is held at Building 558, Room 125.

 

Enlisted DSD Webcast

AFPC will host Enlisted Developmental Special Duties (DSD) webcasts on Tuesday, July 19 at 8 a.m. & 5 p.m. (CDT). Information and guidance will be provided on the nomination and selection process for:

 

Technical Training Instructor

Career Assistance Advisor (CAA)

Military Training Instructor (MTI)

Military Training Leader (MTL)

USAFA Military Training Leader (AMT)

Airman and Family Readiness Center NCO (A&FRC)

First Sergeant

USAF Honor Guard

Recruiter

Professional Military Education (PME) Instructor

Top FAQs

Open for Q&As

 

Webcast link: https://conference.apps.mil/webconf/EnlistedDevSpecialDuty

 

Missile Road Construction Update

Due to the road construction to repair intersection of Missile Road and Avenue D/E, 20 MPH reduced speed limits will be erected 1000 linear feet in all directions from the intersection. This creates a safer condition for both construction workers and traffic in this area. Complete intersection repair will be accomplished in multiple phases, estimated completion 1 August 2016.

 

Drivers are asked to please respect barricades and exercise caution while driving around the construction area.  This project will be completed as quickly and as safely as possible, and we ask for your patience and cooperation during the construction period.

 

For questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Bobby Castleman by phone at (940) 676-7470 or email at bobby.castleman.ctr@us.af.mil

 

Airman & Family Readiness Events

  • Sundays       Parent & Tots Playgroup – 10 a.m. – Solid Rock Café

  • July 19             Survivor Benefit Plan Overview – 11:30 a.m.

  • July 21             TSP Overview – 11:30 a.m.

  • July 21             Support Group Pool Party/Burk Waterpark – 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

 

Family Advocacy Events

  • July 20         Dads 4 Dads – 3:30 p.m.

  • July 21             Car seat check point – 8:30 a.m. - 12:00p.m. – call for appointment

  • July 21             Effective Communication in Relationships – 3:00 p.m.

 

Upcoming Leadership Pathways Events

  • July 16   HC/SP/Protestant Men of the Chapel/SRC Conf Rm/7:30 a.m.

  • July 17   HC/SP/Adult Sunday School/SRC Conf Rm/9:30 a.m.

  • July 17   HC/SP/SRC/Wingman ‘n Worship Bible Study/Prayer Rm/9:30 a.m.

  • July 17   HC/SP/Latter Day Saints Service/Bldg 810/2 p.m.

  • July 19   Education Office/How to Start College/8 a.m.

  • July 19   Bullet Writing for EPRs & Awards/11:30 a.m.

  • July 19   Education Office/How to Start College/2 p.m.

  • July 19   HC/SP/Protestant Women of the Chapel/Bible Study/6 p.m./North Chapel Annex

  • July 19   HC/SP/Navigator’s Bible Study/Bldg 450/7 p.m.

  • July 20   2AF Character Development Seminar/Bldg 922, Payne Conf Rm/8 a.m.

  • July 20   Fantastic Fathers/Bldg 1200, Family Advocacy Conf Rm/3 p.m.

  • July 20   Mid-Week Inspiration/Bldg 810/6 p.m.

  • July 21   Character Development Seminar/Bldg 922, Payne Conf Rm/8 a.m.

  • July 21   Qualities of a NCO/Bldg 1956, Rm M120/3 p.m.

     

Air Force Aid Society

Air Force Aid Society emergency assistance is available to Airmen and their eligible family members to meet immediate needs in an emergency situation. The Society provides interest free loans and grants based on the individual situation for needs such as:

•Basic Living Expenses

•Emergency Travel

•Vehicle Expenses

•Funeral Expenses

•Medical/Dental

•Child Care/Respite

•Moving Expenses

•Miscellaneous Expenses

For more information, call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 676-4358, or the Air Force Assistance Fund Officer, Lucretia Taylor, at 676-5111.

For after-hours emergency assistance, call the American Red Cross at (877) 272-7337 or the Command Post at 676-6266 or 2616.

 

Water/Sanitary Sewer piping excavation

On Tuesday, 5 Jul 16, excavation for water and sanitary sewer piping near and around AiT Dormitory B596 will commence.  This work is associated with complete building renovation.  The Contractor will erect temporary fences surrounding the entire construction site beginning 30 Jun 16.  Pedestrian traffic will be allowed to flow through and around construction fence as the work progresses.

 

Pedestrians are asked to please respect barricades and exercise caution while walking around the construction area.  This work will be completed as quickly and as safely as possible, and we ask for your patience and cooperation during the construction period.

 

For questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Keith Maxwell, Army Corp of Engineers, by phone at (940) 855-9776 x1409 or cell (580)695-4577 or email at Keith.H.Maxwell@usace.army.mil

For more information, call Staff Sgt. Tanesha Tuft at 676-0430.

 

Sheppard movie listings

Friday July 15

Me Before You (PG-13) 1800 $1

Popstar: Next Stop Never Stopping (R) 2100 $1

 

Saturday July 16

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (PG-13) 1400

 

Alice: Through the Looking Glass (PG) 1700

X-Men Apocalypse in 2D (PG-13) 2000

 

Sunday July 17

X-Men Apocalypse in 3D (PG-13) 1430

 

Monday July 18

Closed

 

Tuesday July 19 Discount Movie night $3

X-Men Apocalypse in 2D  (PG-13) 1900

 

Wednesday July 20 - Thursday July 21

Closed

 

FAA Testing

  • When & Where: every Wednesday (starting June 29) at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Building 402, Room 315E. Military members must be in uniform to test.

  • Members will be contacted ahead of the test date to remind them to bring the required documents (per FAA) on the test date.

  • Scheduling: All scheduling requests are made on the Air Force Virtual Education Center. Scheduling requests must be made 48 business hours in advance. Due to the length of the exam, some tests will only be offered at 8 a.m.

  • Cost: FAA exams are provided at no cost for Active/Guard/Reserve service members (for all branches of service) and their dependents. Military retirees, DoD civilians and Dept. of Homeland Security civilians.

 

Upcoming Force Support Events

For more information on the following Force Support events, go to www.82fss.com:

•Weekly              Wing Wednesdays

•Weekly              Thirsty Thursdays and half-price pizza

•Weekly              Karaoke Fridays

•Jul 15                  Family Movie Night •  (Angels in the Outfield) • The Commons

•Jul 16                  Triathlon • Main Pool

•Jul 16                  Parents Night Out • Madrigal Youth Center

•Jul 16                  Give Parents A Break • Child Development Center

•Jul 16                  Water Pong Tournament • Airman’s Club

•Jul 23                  AiT / Permanent Party BBQ • Town Center Pavilion

•Jul 23                  Karaoke • Airman’s Club

 

TMO: PCS Season Has Begun

Permanent Change of Station season is already underway, and the Traffic Management Office is reminding all who are slated to move to contact them as early as possible. There is only one authorized moving company in the area, so the sooner you engage with TMO, the more likely you are to get your desired move date.

JPPSO has been receiving a lot of short notice shipments.  Please enforce a 3 weeks’ notice for ALL shipments with and through your local TMO.  Shipments requiring pick up in less than 3 weeks must be coordinated with the applicable JPPSO prior to submission (NOTE: Excludes applications for tech training students).  Lastly, please include an alternate pack/pick up dates from customers on ALL shipments.

 

For more information about PCS shipments, call the TMO Office at 676-5499.

 

Public Affairs Photo Studio: New Hours

 Beginning July 12, Public Affairs' photos studio hours for official photos and passports will be changing until further notice.

 

The new operation hours are:

 

Monday: 8 - 11:30 a.m. / 1 - 4 p.m.

Tuesday: 8 - 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday: 8 - 11:30 a.m.

 

Summer hours – Sheppard AFB Fitness Assessment Cell

 

Effective 6 Jul - 20 Sep 2016, Sheppard AFB Fitness Assessment Cell will be

conducting fitness assessment tests on the following days/times:

 

MON - THURS 0700 & 1300  (1300 is ONLY for members that are Run/Walk

exempt)

 

FRIDAYS - 0800  only

 

POC: Tech. Sgt. Derrick Foushee

676-4292