Fairchild Briefs Published June 26, 2007 FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Food drive volunteer opportunity Second Harvest Inland Northwest is conducting a food drive July 13 in partnership with a local grocery store and a local news station. Second Harvest needs 105 volunteers to help hand out fliers, accept donations and load food into trucks. Three shifts are available: 8 a.m. to noon, noon to 4 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m., at seven different Yoke's Fresh Markets in Airway Heights, Spokane, Spokane Valley and Mead. For information and to volunteer, contact Julie Moyer-Nesbitt at Second Harvest, 252-6242 or jnesbitt@2-harvest.org. Remember - when volunteering for a community event, do not endorse, or imply endorsement of the event by the U.S. Air Force or Fairchild Air Force Base. Do not wear a uniform and you must be off-duty. Saturday clinic closes July 1 Effective July 1, the 92nd Medical Group will no longer provide scheduled appointments and walk-in services on Saturdays. The final Saturday clinic will be held on June 30. Normal clinic duty hours will be Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. As always, for medical emergencies immediately call 911. Beginning July 1, for acute medical issues that need to be addressed outside of the normal clinic hours listed above, call 247-5661 for urgent care authorization. Remember, authorization must be obtained prior to accessing an Urgent Care Center. The refill pharmacy located at the Base Exchange will continue with normal Saturday operations. If you have any questions regarding the closure of the Saturday Clinic, call Capt. Mark Chojnacki, group practice manager, at 247-9194. Neighbor Day volunteer opportunity The organizers of Spokane's annual Neighbor Day Celebration and Fireworks display need 20 volunteers to run information booths and help with fireworks control. Volunteers will receive food and beverages throughout their shift. Neighbor Day runs from noon until 10:30 p.m., July 4, at Spokane's Riverfront Park. Local entertainment is scheduled throughout the day. Fairchild support includes a KC-135 flyover, a national anthem singer and comments by Fairchild leadership. To volunteer, contact Chris Leinweber at 242-2505 or chrisleinweber@clearchannel.com. Flightline restricted area realignment in effect The flightline restricted area realignment is now in effect. Primary entry is through Flightline Vehicle Gate FV-9 located between the Snow Barn and the 92nd Logistics Readiness Squadron. As a reminder, when aircraft are present in temporary restricted areas and for the permanent restricted area, individuals need a restricted area badge with the open area 4, be under escort, or have a home station restricted area badge with an authenticated entry authority list. All vehicles and individuals will enter through the designated entry control points unless a known emergency, Klaxon, aircraft taxiing, or pre-approved clearance is granted. Unit security managers will have maps indicating the realignment. Questions can be directed to the Staff Sgt. William Brown, 92nd Security Forces Squadron, at 247-5998. As always, security is everyone's duty. You can call the Helping Hand hotline 247-7777 to report unusual incidents affecting protection level resources. Promotion and Picnic Join the 92nd Comptroller Squadron at Miller Park June 29 at noon to watch Maj. Timothy Dunster, 92nd CPTS commander, get promoted to lieutenant colonel by Col. Thomas Sharpy, 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander. The event will be held at pavilion two. A squadron picnic will follow the promotion. For more information, contact Senior Airman Robin Kinney at 247-4103. Attention...Sharp, proud Airman! Fairchild needs you to serve in the Honor Guard. Initial training begins July 16-20 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Honor Guard training room in Building 2447. Contact Tech. Sgt. Miranda McKenzie at 247-4713 for more information. Security Forces Lost and Found Several items have been turned into the Security Forces Lost and Found. The items relinquished to security forces as found or abandoned property includes: -One child's purse with toys inside -One key chain with a keyless entry mechanism -One bicycle If you are the rightful owner of any of the above listed property and can give a full description of the lost items, please call Security forces Investigations at 247-5868, Monday- Friday during normal duty hours. ALS looking for instructors Fairchild's Airman Leadership School flight chief is accepting applications for two staff sergeant instructor positions. For information on how to apply, refer to the Air Force Personnel Center SPECAT guide. For information on the positions, contact Master Sgt. Craig Johnson at 247-2499 or craig.johnson@fairchild.af.mil. Youth Center summer camp The Youth Center School Age Program has openings for its Summer Camp Program for youth ages 6 -12. The program provides safe, supervised activities planned around weekly themes, as well as swimming, roller skating, bowling and more. Prices are based on total family income and include meals and field trips. Call the Youth Center at 247-5601. Hoopfest Hoopfest XVIII is June 30 and July 1 in downtown Spokane. Court monitor volunteers receive a free T-shirt, hat and Nike shorts and shoes. Volunteer online at www.spokanehoopfest.net. Clear Lake Triathlon Fairchild employees and family members age 16 and older are eligible to participate in the Clear Lake Triathlon July 21. Participants can register individually ($5 entry fee) or as a group ($10 entry fee.) The triathlon will include a 15-mile bike ride, 5-kilometer run and 600-meter swim. Sign up at the Fitness Center or call 247-2791 for information. Undergraduate Flying Training The next Undergraduate Flying Training selection board will convene at the Air Force Personnel Center Jan. 8. This selection board will review active duty applications for selection to pilot, CSO and air battle manager training. Those officers with a date of birth after April 1, 1978, and a TFCSD after April 1, 2003, who meet all other eligibility criteria, will be eligible to apply for UFT. Applicants must send the completed application postmarked by Nov. 26 to HQ AFPC/DPAOT3 550 C Street West Suite 31 Randolph AFB, TX 78150-4733 Applicants are responsible for advising commanders and supervisors providing AF Form 215 comments of the application deadline. Applications with incomplete or missing data may not be processed. All applicants need to complete the Air Force Officer Qualification Test. In addition, pilot applicants must complete the Test of Basic Aviation Skills. For more information on application procedures, see AFI 36-2205 or contact the base formal training element at the education center at 247-8303.
