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Fairchild Briefs

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FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. --  The following is a list of upcoming Fairchild events and other pertinent 92nd Air Refueling Wing information.

Upcoming Events:

Oct. 24: Oktoberfest at Club Fairchild
German beers and brats will be served at Club Fairchild Oct. 24 at 4 p.m. German food for FAN members is free. For more information call 244-3622.

Oct. 24 - 25: Haunted house
The 92nd Mission Support Squadron will host a haunted house 6 - 10 p.m., Oct. 24 - 25. Visiting patrons enter through the front doors where the Military Personnel Flight is located. Adults enter for $2; children 12 and under enter for $1.

Oct. 25: Banshee Ball
The FunSpot is planning an evening of fun Oct. 25 from 5 - 10 p.m. Children 4 and under are admitted free. For all others, $6 gets you in. Bowling, skating, billiards and batting cages are all included in the price, as well as the Haunted Hollow Miniature Golf course, a costume contest and the great gross-out worm eating contest. Magician Mathew VanZee will also have a performance. For more information call 247-2422.

Oct. 29: FAN Club Drive Finale and Boo Bash
In an effort to attract FAN club members there will be a FAN Club Drive Finale and Boo Bash Oct. 29, 5 - 7 p.m. The night's events will include a costume contest, cash prizes, pumpkin decorating, caramel apples and other party activities. FAN Club members and families may enjoy this event for free.

Oct. 29: Sherman Road Closure
Sherman Road will re-open for traffic Oct. 29. Contact Wayne Musselwhite at 359-3062 for questions or concerns.

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: 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.

Ongoing Notifications:

Supervisor's Fatigue Countermeasures Course
The Aerospace Physiology Training Flight, in conjunction with the Flight Medicine Clinic, is offering a one-hour Supervisor's Fatigue Countermeasures Course for all members of Team Fairchild Oct. 17, Nov. 5 and Dec. 3. The class will be limited to the first 16 participants. To register contact Capt. Pete Sherman, Aerospace Physiology, at 247-5406.

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 Medical Evaluation Questionnaire, FAFB Form 227. Once you are cleared, fit testing and training is held the first and third Thursday of every month from 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 and other services call 247-2391.

92nd LRS mobility/weapons name change
The 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron mobility/weapons has changed its name to Personal Protective Equipment. If you require personal protective equipment bags or weapons stop by Monday - 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 can call 247-4930 or 247-2154 for appointments noon - 4 p.m. 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.

Fairchild Golf Driving Range open
The Fairchild Golf Driving Range is open for use. The Driving Range is located at the Sports Range at 109 Sport Range Road. 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. Cost per month is $30. The free Masters Swim Team meets Monday and Wednesday from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Participants are over the age of 18. Monthly swim meets are held if you are interested in participating. Contact 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.