Fairchild Briefs and Education Briefs Published Aug. 21, 2007 FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Briefs Air Force Ball The Air Force Ball will be held Sept. 8 in Hangars 2 and 4, 6:30 p.m. cocktails and 7:30 p.m. start. Menu choices are Chicken Marsala for $20, Roasted Prime Rib for $27, or a Vegetarian Plate for $20 (available only upon request.) Non-club members will pay an additional $3 fee. Tickets are available through first sergeants through Aug. 30. Wine will also be available through first sergeants for a $15 pre-charge. Childcare is also available through the Child Development Center. Call 247-2403 by Aug. 29 to reserve a childcare slot. AETC special duty assignment briefing For those interested in becoming an Air Force Recruiter or Air Force Military Training Instructor, the AETC Special Duty Briefing Team will be answering questions concerning these challenging and rewarding careers. The team will brief on all aspects of special duty opportunities Aug. 28 from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m. the base Education Center room 102-104. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend. Airmen first class with at least 24 months Time in Service through master sergeants with less than 17 years Total Active Federal Military are invited to attend the briefing and are eligible to apply for these special-duty assignments. The team can expedite the processing of an applicant's special duty application if they bring it with them to the briefing. To obtain a copy of the AETC special duty application, contact the wing career advisor, Master Sgt. Daniel Dodd at 247-8020. The IG has moved The Inspector General's office has moved out of the Wing Headquarters building and is now located in Building 617, which is across the street from the base post office. They are located on the second floor next to Mental Health. Phone numbers remain the same. For more information, please call the 247-5957. Services Survey Share your ideas! Visit www.fafbservices.com and hit the survey link. Tell us what activity you would like to add to The Funspot and Base Library operations. These two short surveys are open to patrons of all ages and data collected will ensure that services continues to offer the programming and activities that you want. Contact 247-8716 with any questions. Bowling operations temporarily unavailable Bowling operations at the FunSpot will not be available from Aug. 20 - 25 due to the installation of a new scoring system. Roller's Food Court, miniature golf, batting cages, and the roller rink will still be open and available to serve. The FunSpot's hours of operation during the construction will be Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Please excuse our mess during the upgrade process. We expect to resume bowling operations on 27 Aug. If you have any questions or comments please contact Jason McCathren at the Funspot at 247-2422. Outdoor pool closure The outdoor pool will be closed for repairs until further notice. Swim lessons have been moved to the indoor pool at the same time. The indoor pool will be open for normal operations, which include open swim every week night from 5 - 8 p.m. Expanded open swim will be offered Saturdays and Sundays, noon - 5 p.m., until the outdoor pool re-opens. Call 247-2242 or 247-5220 for information. SNCO induction banquet A senior NCO induction banquet will be held Aug. 23 at Club Fairchild, 6 p.m. social and 6:30 p.m. start. Meal choices are Whiskey sirloin strip steak or Roman chicken with pasta. The meal is $24 for club members and $26 for non-members. Dress is semi-formal or mess dress for military, and civilian equivalent for non-military. Before and After School Program Only a few days remain to register your child in the nationally accredited Before and After School Program available at the Fairchild Youth Center. The program is available for all dependents of military and Department of Defense civilians attending Michael Anderson Elementary, grades 1-6. Parents can choose to enroll their child in the before-school program, the after-school program, or both. Fees are based on total family income. Please call the Youth Center at 247-5601 with any questions and to sign up your child. Registrations will be taken until the Aug. 24. Kids Wellness Triathlon The Fairchild 1st Annual Kids Wellness Triathlon will be held Aug. 25 for children through age 15. The event format will be pool swim (indoor), closed-road bike course and on-track run course. Each athlete will receive a participation medal and a T-shirt. Registration deadline is Aug. 24. For information or to register, e-mail greg.reynolds@fairchild.af.mil or celestine.kuntz@fairchild.af.mil. Veterans and Military Resource Fair A Country to Community Veterans and Military Resource Fair is scheduled for Aug. 25, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Washington State University - Spokane River Point Campus. In attendance will be Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers and other various Eastern Washington groups. Information and assistance will be provided on benefits, medical records, health care services, financial assistance, resume building, SBA Loans and more. Contact Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers' Spokane office at 353-2374 for more information. Pharmacy to close Aug. 27 - 30 The main pharmacy will be relocating Aug. 27-30. During this transition, prescription services will only be available at the refill pharmacy located between the BX and Commissary. The refill pharmacy's hours of operation during this week of transition will be 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. for full service. The refill pharmacy will also be open for refill pick-up on the Wing Family Day, Aug. 31, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. It is recommended you fill your prescriptions before or after the relocation to avoid extended delays. As a reminder, your prescriptions may be filled after 75 percent of your medication is consumed according to the directions on your label. The new pharmacy will open Sept. 4. Contact a pharmacy staff member at 247-2507 for additional questions or if you require further assistance. Bulk item pick-up Ft. Wright Village, officer Capehart and Senior Officer Housing will have bulk item pick-up Aug. 22. Galena Station, NCO Capehart, and Main Base and Survival Dormitories will have bulk item pick-up Aug. 29. Items must be less than 10 feet long and weigh less than 300 pounds. No hazardous materials are accepted. Typical items include appliances, furniture, lawn mowers, tires, bicycles and electronics. Mark Goodwill items with "Goodwill." For information, call the solid waste contractor at 924-5678. Bundles for Babies The Airman and Family Readiness Center would like to invite first-time parents to the Bundles for Babies Class Aug. 28, 2 - 4 p.m. This fun and informative class will help prepare for new additions to family. Topics discussed include the developmental stages, financial planning and emotional aspects of having a new baby. The class is open to all expectant active duty Air Force families, as well as those with babies three months and younger. There will be bundles of information and free goodies for the newborn. Class size is limited so RSVP is required. Call the AFRC or Della Gooding at 247-2246 to reserve your seat. Base Security and Policy Review In accordance with Public Affairs regulation if you are planning to represent Fairchild in the community on behalf of the Air Force, Public Affairs can assist you in developing talking points and will review your speech and/or presentation. As always, if you would like to represent the Air Force in your community, contact the Public Affairs office at 247-5706. Conserving energy one computer at a time In an effort to conserve energy and save resources, Headquarters Air Mobility Command has directed all computers and associated peripherals be powered down when not needed for patching or security scans. Power down unused PCs at the end of the duty day with the exception of Tuesdays. At the end of each Tuesday users should restart their PC to allow required software updates and/or security patches. Also, leave your PCs powered on during the first Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of the month for a sweep and scan of the AMC domain. All 24-hour work centers must restart PCs each evening at shift change. This initiative should result in an estimated savings of $140 thousand annually at Fairchild alone. If you have questions, contact the 92nd Communications Squadron Helpdesk at 247-2666. Heart Link Workshop The Airman and Family Readiness Center will be conducting a Heart Link Workshop Sept. 13, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. for military spouses. Heart Link is a program that strives to strengthen military families and enhance mission readiness. Spouses will learn about the Air Force mission, military customs, traditions and protocol, as well as support resources and services available to them. There will be free child care for those attending. Lunch will be provided. Advanced registration for the workshop is required to make reservations for the child care. Contact the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 247-2246 for more information or to make reservations. AMC looking for marathon runners The 11th annual Air Force Marathon is Sept. 15 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, as part of the Air Force 60th Anniversary celebration. Marathon organizers have set a goal of 10,000 participating runners. This year, a new "MAJCOM Challenge" is being introduced. At the fall Corona, a traveling trophy will be presented to the command with the most participation points, and the highest male and female finishers in the full and half marathons. Air Mobility Command vice commander Lt. Gen. Chris Kelly is personally encouraging maximum support of the marathon, and is urging AMC Airmen to participate. AMC will fund male and female teams in the full and half marathon events. Permissive TDY is authorized for participants. Register for the marathon at www.usafmarathon.com, or call the Fitness Center at 247-2791 for information. USAF Band to visit Spokane The U. S. Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants will perform at Ferris High School in Spokane Oct. 29 (time to be determined.) Admission is free and open to the public. 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 a reminder, security is everyone's duty. You can call the Helping Hand hotline 247-7777 to report unusual incidents affecting protection level resources. 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. 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. Education Briefs Force Development Education - Enlisted 101 is offered to airmen basic through senior airmen and new enlisted supervisors. The course will be held at the Education Center, Room 103, Aug. 29 from 8 a.m. - noon. - Interpersonal Communications is open to all military and civilian personnel. Participants will work on creating relationships that allow a productive workplace. The course will be held at the Education Center, Room 105, Aug. 29 from 8 a.m. - noon. - Anatomy of Leadership and Influence is open to all military and civilian personnel. Participants will learn to maximize leadership abilities. The course will be held at the Education Center, Room 105, Aug. 28 from 8 a.m. - noon. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Embry-Riddle offers Bachelor and Master's degrees, and Certificates of Completion. Courses can be completed in a classroom, on-line or through a combination of both. Qualified Bachelor degree students can be awarded up to 36 advanced standing credits; Master Degree students are also eligible for advance credit if qualified. Individuals desiring an FAA Airframe and Powerplant license can earn the AMT Certificate of Completion program in preparation for the FAA exam. For information call 244-3832 or go to www.erau.edu/spokane. Park University - Park's Online Learning program offiers seven Bachelor of Science Degree completion programs online and more than 250 internet courses, including general education classes, each term. The online learning environment at Park allows students to go to class when and where their schedules permit. For information call 244-2020 or e-mail fair@park.edu. - Park University offers several online graduate degree programs. Master's degrees are available in Public Affairs, Business Administration, Communication and Leadership, Education, and Healthcare Leadership, all of which offer various concentrations. For information call 1-800-745-7275, ext 6214, visit www.park.edu/grad, or e-mail gradschool@park.edu.