Fairchild Briefs Published Jan. 9, 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. Upcoming Events: Jan. 12, 19 and 26: Monday Night Madness Come and enjoy bowling games, shoe rentals, soda, 12 ounce domestic draft beer and hot dogs for $1 each Jan. 12, 19 and 26 from 4 - 8 p.m. at the FunSpot. Jan. 12 - 30: Pre-register for the Father-Daughter Dance Register early and save money on the Father-Daughter Dance Jan. 12 - 30 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Deel Community Center. Call 247-2619 for details. Jan. 13 and 16: Gymnastics Open House Youth Programs is proud to announce the return of Youth Gymnastics to Fairchild. There will be two special open house opportunities in the gymnastics room at the Deel Community Center for potential students and their parents to meet the new gymnastics instructor, Sheri House Jan. 13 from 6 - 8 p.m. and Jan. 16 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Check out the remodeled facilities and complete an onsite registration form to begin February classes. Open House events are free and open to all. Jan 14 and Jan 20: Library at home workshop Learn about around-the-clock access to base library services during an introductory workshop Jan. 14 and 20 from 6 - 7 p.m. at the base library. Learn how to look up a book in our catalog; read an e-book; download an audio book; receive help with an auto or home repair project, homework and much more, all from the comfort of your home. Call 247-5556 for more information or to register for one of two January sessions. Jan. 15: Texas Hold'em at Club Fairchild Join the Texas Hold'em game at Club Fairchild; it's a chance to meet new people and win prizes. First, second and third place winners receive gift cards. Attendees must be 18 and older, active duty, civilian workers or military dependants. FAN Club Members pay $6; non-members pay $12. 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. Ongoing Notifications: FunSpot re-opening schedule Operating hours are Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and will be closed Sundays. Due to carpet installation throughout the facility, all other FunSpot activities are closed until further notice. 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. 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 kid's 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. Paintball at the Sports Range The Sports Range is open for paintball Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The supreme package deal includes helmet, mask, gun, all-day air and all-day play plus 500 paint balls for just $30. For more information call 247-5973. 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. Application criteria: under 23 years old by July 1 or less than 22 years of age by July 1 for entry to the Preparatory School; the applicant must be unmarried; a U.S. citizen (or be able to obtain citizenship prior to entry); have no dependents; and meet minimum ACT/SAT scores 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. Community Colleges of Spokane Registration has begun for Fairchild Fall II Term classes. The college offers general education, computer and math classes. Web registration is not available for this term. Call 533-8937 or visit the base education center for more information. Park University - Park no longer transfers in any History class as Humanities credit. History classes are given Social Science credit. However, students in older catalogs/audits will have history stay as humanities. Call the Fairchild Campus Center at 244-2020 for information. - 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. 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.