Fairchild Briefs Published Jan. 23, 2009 FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- The following is a list of upcoming Fairchild events and education briefs. Highlighted Events: New Air Force physical training sweatshirt available The Air Force has authorized and is shipping the new Air Force physical training sweatshirt to Fairchild. The first 153 come in sizes ranging from extra small to extra, extra large. Each garment costs $24.95. Stop by clothing sales for yours. Jan. 31: Spokane Chiefs Military Appreciation Night Spokane Chiefs Military Appreciation Night at the Spokane Arena is Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. Buck Night and CheerStix Giveaway Night with $1 Coca-Cola products, popcorn and hotdogs, will also be Jan. 31. The gates open at 6 p.m. Discount tickets are available at the ITT office, the Arena and Tickets West. Feb. 1: The Big Bowl Party at the Skybox The Super Bowl will be held at the Skybox at Club Fairchild Feb.1. FAN Club members get in for free and $5.00 for nonmembers. Their will be prizes for each quarter of the game. Call Club Fairchild for more information at 244-3622. Upcoming Events: Jan. 23: Wing 4th Quarterly Awards Ceremony The 92nd Air Refueling Wing will host the Team Fairchild 4th Quarterly Awards Ceremony Jan. 23 at 3:30 p.m. at the Base Theater. Jan. 23: Budget Family Night On Jan. 23 from 5 - 8 p.m., Club Fairchild is offering an all-you-can-eat meatloaf, potatoes, veggie and garden salad meal. Children will enjoy the Little Airman's Buffet, which includes macaroni and cheese, grilled cheese sandwiches and chicken nuggets. FAN Club Members pay $6; non-members pay $12; children 3 - 10 years-old eat for half price; children 3 years-old and under eat free. Jan. 30: Friday Night Frenzy Enjoy bowling, shoe rentals, skating, mini-golf, batting cages and pool tables all for $5 at the FunSpot. Children 4 years-old and under, all deployed spouses and their children are free with a copy of deployment orders. For more information call 247-2422. Jan. 31: Spokane Chiefs game The Spokane Chiefs Military Appreciation Night will be on Jan. 31 starting at 7 p.m. against Kootenay Ice. Col. Robert Thomas, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, will be dropping the first puck. Fairchild's Honor Guard will present the Colors and a "voice from Fairchild" will be singing the National Anthem. Tickets are $9 for the upper level and $12 for the lower level. For more information contact Bo Smith, Director of Public Information chief at 247-2127. Feb. 5: 2008 Annual Awards Banquet The 2008 Annual Awards Banquet will be held at Club Fairchild Feb. 5. Social hour starts at 6 p.m. with the banquet officially beginning at 6:30 p.m. Attire is Mess dress or semi-formal. Show your support for the Airmen throughout the wing for their nomination for an annual award. This year's theme is "Wingman, the heart and soul of the Air Force!" To sign up for the event contact your first sergeant no later than Jan. 23. Feb. 13 The Great Fairchild Chef Group and individual entries are welcome to bring their favorite recipes for three categories: main entrée, starch and dessert. Judges will select the top entry from each category and they will host a dinner in March. Prizes will be awarded to those winners. Reservations are recommended but not required. Spectators and participants will be a fee at the door. Contact Club Fairchild at 244-3622 for details. Ongoing Notifications: Free: Learn a new language Rosetta Stone Online Language Learning Center accounts are currently available for active duty personnel assigned to Fairchild. Rosetta Stone gives you the flexibility to fit language learning into your life whenever it's convenient. There are more than 30 languages, including the "investment" languages, like Chinese, Arabic, Korean, Persian, Hindi and Pashto, that the U.S. Department of Defense deems critical to national security. Visit the Base Library, call 247-5556 or email brian.gaw@fairchild.af.mil for more information. Free: Preschool Story Time at the Library Every Wednesday, starting at 10:00 a.m. the Library will be offering free Preschool Story Time. For More information call 247-5556. Pet care requirements for on-base housing With the significant changes in our local weather, owners are reminded of their responsibilities for pets that are allowed outside. Fairchild Air Force Base Instruction 31-101 paragraph 8.20.5.3 states: Keep the pet properly fed, sheltered and watered. Pets must have continual access to water throughout the day. Pet owners will provide an adequate weatherproof shelter appropriate for the season. Black watch cap now authorized in blues The 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander has temporarily authorized the wear of the black watch cap with blues and appropriate outer garments; however, grade insignia will not be worn. Children's story hour every Tuesday at the Family Oasis Enjoy a good book with the children every Tuesday at the Family Oasis 10 - 11 a.m., where storytellers will share their favorite books and adventurous stories with the kids. Contact the Deel Community Center at 247-2619 for details. Playgroup time at the Family Oasis Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday the Family Oasis will host a free kids playgroup between 3 - 4:30 p.m. All ages are welcome to attend. Call 247-2619 for more information. Make the most of your money The Personal Financial Counseling Program offers a variety of free financial services to Airmen and their families. The program includes family budgets, spending plans, credit management, debt liquidation, taxes, veteran's benefits and more. Normally $150 for each session, the program is offered free to all military members and families. For more information contact Steve at 247- 2246. Scholarships for Military Children program The Scholarships for Military Children program is celebrating its ninth year of outreach to the military community. Each year the program, which is supported through the military commissary system and administered by the Fisher House Foundation, awards hundreds of scholarships to qualified high school seniors planning to enroll in a four-year program of studies the following fall or to college students already enrolled in a four-year program. The application period for 2009 opened Nov. 3 and applications must be returned to any commissary Feb. 18. Gas Mask fit testing Bioenvironmental Engineering hours for gas mask fit testing are Mondays from 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Be sure to bring your mask and eyeglass inserts. For fit testing under the Base Respiratory Protection Program, fill out the Medical Evaluation Questionnaire, Fairchild Air Force Base Form 227. Fit testing and training is held the first and third Thursday of every month 1:30 - 4 p.m. Do not smoke for two hours prior or eat or drink (except water) 30 minutes prior to a fit test. For appointments call 247-2391. 92nd LRS mobility and weapons name change The 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron mobility and weapons have changed their name to Personal Protective Equipment. If you require personal protective equipment bags or weapons drop in Monday through Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., or Thursday from 8 a.m. - noon. For short-notice deployment requirements, unit deployment managers should call 247-4930 or 247-2154 for appointments noon - 4 p.m. on Thursdays. Webcams for deployed spouses The Airman & Family Readiness Center now has operational Web cameras in the Discovery Center. Family members can talk directly to loved ones in some deployed locations. Stop by from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. during the week or call the A&FRC at 247-2246 to schedule an appointment during after-hours use. They also have Web cameras to check out for home use. Readiness and deployment information is available for your family needs. ALS Flight Chief needed Airman Leadership School is accepting flight chief applications. The flight chief is responsible for all aspects of operations; implementing policies, programs and procedures; and providing leadership, guidance and direction to the faculty support staff and students. The flight chief also supervises and/or evaluates a faculty of five and is responsible for training the faculty. He or she interfaces with Air Force and civic organizations to enhance support for enlisted professional military education, recruits and selects faculty; manages all resource programs including, manpower, money, equipment and facilities; and plans, manages, and hosts graduation ceremonies. For more information contact Master Sgt. Craig Johnson at 247-2499. Fairchild swim teams Be a part of one of the two Fairchild swim teams. Practices are held at the indoor pool; all levels of experience are welcome and swim all year. The Aqua Aviators Novice Swim Team meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 4 - 5 p.m. Participants are 18 years and under. The monthly cost is $30. The free Masters Swim Team meets Monday and Wednesday from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Participants must be over the age of 18. Call Cherese McCoy at 247-2991 or stop by the pool during practice times for more information or to sign up. Brazilian Jujitsu every first and third Tuesday Brazilian Jujitsu lessons are available at the Survival Fitness Center every first and third Tuesday of the month from 4:30 - 6 p.m. Classes are $20 monthly and are available to members and dependents of Fairchild age 16 and older. For more information call Staff Sgt. Aaron Kuckovic at 247-2301 or Tech. Sgt. Gregory Karlis at 247-5394. Public Health walk-in hours for pre-deployers In an effort to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the pre-deployment medical process, Public Health has established walk-in hours for medical processing of pre-deployers every Monday through Thursday from 7:30 - 11 a.m. Customers will continue to be seen outside of these hours Monday through Friday by appointment only. Appointments can be made in person or by calling 247-8486. Thrift Shop accepting consignments and donations The Thrift Shop is currently accepting consignments and donations for spring and summer clothing. Thrift Shop hours are: Mondays, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.; Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.; and the first Saturday of the month, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Call the Thrift Shop at 247-5913 for more information. Attention all Fairchild communication systems users The use of government communication systems such as, but not limited to, telephones, fax machines, computers, computer networks (including internet access), cellular phones, PDAs, Blackberrys and hand-held radios constitutes consent to monitoring. Also, please ensure that all government owned and issued telephones, fax machines, PDAs, Blackberrys, cell phones, hand held radios and standalone computers have an attached DD form 2056. For more information call David Brown at 247-4583. Education Briefs: Air Force Academy and Preparatory School applications due The United States Air Force Academy and its Preparatory School offer fantastic opportunities for our best and brightest enlisted Airmen who meet the criteria to enter the commissioned ranks. It is available to individuals with high moral character who demonstrate leadership ability and have competitive scholastic scores. Young, hard chargers who demonstrate outstanding character and values coupled with leadership potential are urged to consider a commissioning path through the academy. Interested Airmen must complete and return the Air Force Form 1786 along with their commander's endorsement by Jan. 31. Applicants should take the ACT or SAT exam as soon as possible to ensure that results are received prior to deadline and complete the Candidate Fitness Assessment and the Department of Defense Medical Exam as soon as possible. Go to 'commissioning opportunities' at http://snipurl.com/1mpnm for additional information. Online CLEP/DANTES New CLEP/DANTES online preparation materials have been added to this site: http://snipurl.com/1mpnm. See 'testing' under Programs and Services for the latest test descriptions, open courses, video lectures, audio streamline, outlines and quizzes on multiple subjects. Leadership Skills Class Develop your leadership skills through Force Development Education courses offered free of charge every month at the Base Education Center. FDE offers an opportunity for your personal growth with courses in career management, effective communication, productive relationships, giving effective feedback, understanding leadership growth and developing cooperative learning in training programs in the workplace. The class is open to all military and civilian personnel; however, some courses are limited to certain ranks. Contact Dennis Ottmar at 247-4209 or email dennis.ottmar@fairchild.af.mil with any questions about enrollment. Park University On-site and Internet classes for the second spring term will begin March 16. Registration is in progress for online class and will begin Feb. 16 for onsite courses. Be sure to register early for Internet courses. More information may be found on the Park University Website at www.park.edu/fair or contact the Park University, Fairchild Campus Center, at 244-2020 or by e-mail at fair@park.edu. Park University will be offering the Writing Competency Test on Jan. 27. Students should sign up at least two terms prior to taking EN306/CJ441/CJ450/SO306. A passing WCT score is a prerequisite to register for any one of those sections and is also a graduation requirement. The WCT results will not be available until at least three weeks after test date. Failure to comply with this requirement could delay graduation because the requirement will not be waived. Please call the Fairchild Campus Center at 244-2020 to schedule an appointment to take the WCT. The Park Student Success Center is a one-stop center where students, staff, faculty and other University constituents can phone or e-mail to have questions answered, receive help, and/or be directed to the appropriate resource. The PSSC goal is to provide excellent customer service in a timely and consistent manner, and it will serve all undergraduate online and extended Campus Center students from initial recruitment, through admissions, academic advising and graduation. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Central Standard Time. Contact the Center at (877) 505-1059, pssc@park.edu,,or via fax at (816) 584-2150. On base Community Colleges of Spokane classes Fairchild's Spring classes will begin March 23. They are offering general education and computer and math Labs. Registration begins Feb. 11. Register early to ensure class availability. To schedule an advising appointment with a counselor or to ask questions, please call 533-8937. Web registration will be available for current students. Credit classes are offered by the Institute for Extended Learning and are accredited through Spokane Falls Community College and follow the curriculum adopted by and standards established by SFCC.