Fairchild Briefs Published Oct. 31, 2008 FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- The following is a list of upcoming Fairchild events and other pertinent 92nd Air Refueling Wing information. Highlighted Events: Dec. 1: Tops in Blue Tops in Blue, the Air Force's expeditionary entertainment unit, is scheduled to perform at the Northern Quest Casino in Airway Heights, Wash., Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. Tops in Blue is a special unit comprised of 35 of the most talented vocalists, musicians, technicians and dancers in the Air Force. Upcoming Events: Oct. 30: Not-So-Scary Halloween Party This free event is scheduled for Oct. 30 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the Base Library. The focus of the party is for pre-school children; however, older siblings are welcome. Stories, crafts and trick-or-treat stations are all part of the fun. For more information call 247-5556. Oct. 31: Teen Halloween party The Teen Center will host a party for teenage children at the Deel Community Center Oct. 31, 6 - 9 p.m. The party will include dancing and other various activities. For more information call 247-8043. Oct. 31: Wing Promotion Recognition Ceremony The Wing Promotion Recognition Ceremony will be held in the Club Fairchild Ballroom at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Oct. 31: Annual Pumpkin Patrol Fairchild is looking for volunteers to participate in the annual pumpkin patrol in on-base housing areas. Volunteers will walk through neighborhoods to ensure the safety of trick-or-treating children. Volunteers will be required to wear uniform of the day. For more information contact Tech. Sgt. Jeromy Frisk by Oct. 28 at 4:30 p.m. at jeromy.frisk@fairchild.af.mil. Oct. 31: Friday Night Frenzy Bowling, skating, batting cages and golf will be available for only $5 per person Oct. 31 from 4 - 10 p.m. at the Funspot. For more information call 247-2422. Nov. 1: Free EWU football game In honor of Veterans Day, the Eastern Washington University football team will admit all valid military identification card holders to their game against Sacramento State University on Nov. 1 free of charge. The game is at Woodward Field in Cheney, Wash. Seats are in the general admission area and are first-come, first-served. Nov. 3: Military Family Month celebration Stop by the Airman & Family Readiness club and kick off Military Family Month with a complimentary lunch from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Nov. 3. There will be weekly drawings for prizes and much more. Nov. 4: Turkey Trot The Fitness Center has scheduled their Turkey Trot for Nov. 4 from 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Families sign up and see how far you can go in 20 minutes. The three families that cover the greatest average distance win a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. For more information call 247-2791. Nov. 5: "Musical Salute to Veterans" The 9th Annual "Musical Salute to Veterans" will be held in the auditorium of the Masonic Temple, 1108 West Riverside, Spokane, Wash., Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to this patriotic, flag-waving musical review and remembrance of our veterans. For more information call Howard Wynia at 747-2848. Nov. 6: Veteran's Job Fair East Central Community Center, located at 500 South Stone Street, Spokane, Wash., is holding a Veteran's Job Fair Nov. 6 from 2 - 4:30 p.m. Job seekers are encouraged to bring resumes and should be prepared to interview directly with employers. For more information contact the Business Solutions staff at (509) 532-3186 or visit www.workspokane.org. Nov. 8: Discounted Chiefs tickets for military members The Spokane Chiefs Hockey Club is offering discounted rates to all military-associated individuals for their game against the Tri-City Americans Nov. 8. Lower-level tickets will cost $12; upper-level tickets will cost $9. Two large sections will be portioned off for large units or groups upon request. For tickets call Daniel Jones at 328-0450 (extension 332). Nov. 8: Portland Trail Blazers Military Appreciation Night The Portland Trail Blazers will play the Minnesota Timberwolves Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. in Portland, Ore. The Trail Blazers are dedicating the night to all veterans, active-duty members, reservists and their friends and families with reduced ticket prices. There will be a pre-game swear-in ceremony, a special halftime presentation, and a color guard presentation. Tickets are available online at http://tickets.trailblazers.com/deals, password: MILITARY. Nov. 14 - 16: Returning Warrior Workshop Fairchild Airmen that have recently returned from mobilizations in support of the Global War on Terrorism are invited to attend a workshop at the Doubletree Hotel Spokane City Center Nov. 14 - 16. The workshop is dedicated to recognizing personnel and their families for their sacrifices while deployed. It will provide informative and interactive sessions on the transition from combat to civilian life as well as address family and relationship issues that may have arisen upon return. Seating is limited and registration is due by Nov. 1. For workshop information contact Cynthia Miller, Family Support Program administrator, at 425-304-4820 or cynthia.d.miller@navy.mil; for registration contact Personnel Specialist Petty Officer 1st Class Jessica Burkhart, Reserve Personnel Management Department, at jessica.burkhart@navy.mil or (425) 304-3848. Education Briefs: These Team Fairchild individuals received a 90 percent or higher on their Career Development Course, Course Exam in the month of September. 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron Tech. Sgt. Edward G. Pohl 95 Staff Sgt. James R. Evans 92 Senior Airman Brandon L. Atkins 92 Airman 1st Class Kenneth J. Gove II 91 Airman 1st Class Joseph F. Guyselman 90 Airman 1st Class Jeremiah J. Henson 90 92nd Communications Squadron Senior Airman Andrew I. Buchinger 90 Airman 1st Class Christopher D. Rush 91 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Staff Sgt. John K. Day 92 Airman 1st Class Chistopher D. Barnett 92 Airman 1st Class Christopher A. Segler 90 92nd Mission Support Squadron Staff Sgt. Alice B. Harrison 90 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. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University The 2008 Winter semester begins Oct. 13. Registration is Sept. 29 - Oct. 10. Available undergraduate classes are College Algebra, Aviation Maintenance Management, System Safety Management, and Transportation Principles & Powerplant Theory & Applications. The graduate class is Aircraft and Spacecraft Development. For information visit the base education center, call 244-3832 or go to www.erau.edu/spokane. Community Colleges of Spokane Registration has begun for Fairchild Fall II Term classes, which start Oct. 13. 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 ranked "Best Buy" A number of Park University distance learning and online programs were recently ranked "best buys" by the national editorial review team from GetEducated.com. Four concentrations within Park's Master of Public Affairs program - public management, nonprofit and community services management, disaster and emergency management, and management of information systems - were ranked fourth. Park was ranked only behind the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Troy University and the University of Texas system. In addition, Park's Master of Business Administration program was ranked 11th in distance learning and online M.B.A.s. The University was also ranked 23rd for its online bachelor degrees for business and management. Park received an honorable mention for its bachelor of science criminal justice administration online program and its bachelor of science social psychology online program. The "best buy" designation indicates that the program has been reviewed and judged to offer a high quality distance degree to a national audience at tuition rates well below the national average. Visit www.geteducated.com and go to the "Online Degree Rankings" to view the rankings and for more information. Park University - Onsite and Internet classes for Fall II (Term II) begin Oct. 20. Registration is in progress; register early for Internet classes. For information, go to www.park.edu/fair or contact the Park University, Fairchild Campus Center at (509) 244-2020 or fair@park.edu. - 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 serves all undergraduate Online and extended Campus Center students (regardless of location) 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. - Park's Fairchild Campus Center will offer the Writing Competency Test Sept. 30, Oct. 14, 21 and 28. 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 EN306/CJ441/CJ450/SO306 and a graduation requirement. 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. Call the Fairchild Campus Center at 244-2020 to schedule an appointment to take the mandatory test. 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. Credit classes are offered by the Institute for Extended Learning and are accredited through and follow the curriculum adopted by and standards established by SFCC. Course offering: Leadership and followership - This course involves understanding the value of effective followership and its impact on the Air Force mission. It meets at the Base Education Center Oct. 31, 8 a.m. - noon; all Fairchild personnel are encouraged to attend.