December 2017 Community Board Brig. Gen. Ronald E. Jolly Sr. - Commander Col. Scott Belanger - Vice Commander 82 TRW 1
Wellness = Resiliency Balancing Your Skills Comprehensive Airman Fitness (CAF) MENTAL PHYSICAL SOCIAL SPIRITUAL Awareness Nutrition Communication Core Values Decision-Making Endurance Connectedness Perseverance Adaptability Strength Social Support Perspective Positive Thinking Recovery Teamwork Purpose The ability to withstand, recover and/or grow in the face of changing demands Take course on Better U niversity or sign up for the next RTA training 2
BETTER U NIVERSITY STATUS LEVELS TO GRADUATE THREE TIER LEVELS FOR RECOGNITION COMPREHENSIVE AIRMAN FITNESS (CAF) STATUS LEVELS TO GRADUATE Active Duty, DoD Civilian & Family Members WINGMAN: Squadron recognition 8 credit hours, Two domains minimum LEADER: Group recognition 15 Credit hours, Three domains 3 Credit hours each Domain WARRIOR: Wing recognition 20 credit hours, Four domains, 5 Credit hours each Domain 1 Class = Credit hour Domains of resiliency are as follows: Physical (P), Mental (M), Social (S), and Spiritual (Sp)
Attending B.U. Better U niversity provides everyone an opportunity to learn more at your pace. It utilizes Appointment Plus for scheduling and tracking progress Appointment Plus is a user-friendly server that doesn t require a DOD CAC enabled computer for login Access Appointment Plus through the Sheppard AFB home page or by following the links below Better You -niversity http://www.sheppard.af.mil/ https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/6sr7p3mm/ MSgt BRION KENNEDY, 365 TRS/TTF <brion.kennedy@us.af.mil> MSgt JOHN GUERRA, 366 TRS/TTE<john.guerra.1@us.af.mil> Ms. SHERI WARD, 82 TRW/CVB <sheri.ward@us.af.mil> Target audience includes all Active Duty Services, Reservists, Guard, Civilians and Spouses/Dependents
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82D FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON Maj. Terra Verbik Sheppard Club will be closed from 22 Dec 1 Jan 18 8
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A&FRC: Mrs. Michelle Schroeder 11
Our Lady of the Skies Catholic Community Mass is offered Sundays @ 0900 Daily Mass Monday through Thursday @ 1130 Chapel, Avenue E and 8 th Avenue Sunday Classes for Children and Adults @ 1045 Spiritual Development Center Avenue J & 1 st Avenue Sheppard Air Force Base Contact: mailto:jessica.hartman.2.ctr@us.af.mil 940-676-7280 facebook @ Our Lady of the Skies Sheppard AFB Catholic Community 12
THE EXCHANGE 2017 HOLIDAY LAYAWAY PROGRAM Fee free layaway for all authorized items begins 1 September and ends 24 December 2017 Computers are excluded from authorized items All layaways beginning 1 September qualify for Fee Free Layaway $3.00 service fee waived for layaways paid in full and picked up on time $5.00 cancellation fee still applies if the consumer or store cancels the layaway Toys & Bikes are extended and may go on layaway through 24 December Please see a Customer Service Professional for additional guidance
DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY Mr. Vernon Knibbs Gift Cards for the Holidays Fresh or Frozen Turkeys for the Holidays 14
82D MEDICAL GROUP Col Kelly-Rank Appointment No-Show Policy If you arrive later than 10 minutes after the scheduled appointment time, you will be rescheduled. If you do not cancel the appointment 2 hours prior to the appointment, notification is sent to the sponsor s command. For additional information and questions, please contact Princess Skaggs @ 940-676-1214 PHARMACY DROP BOX Don t wait in line; check in / drop off your prescription Check out the new Drop Box in the atrium by the glass wall Sheppard Clinic / Training Day Closures remember to mark your calendar Wednesday, 6 December Training Day; Door Open 1030 Monday / Tuesday 25/26 December Holiday Closure Questions Please call Natalie Henderson at 940-676-1356.
82 MDOS/FAMILY ADVOCACY Ms. Tiffany Esparza, FAOM
82 AMDS PUBLIC HEALTH Traveling Out of Country? Visit Public Health 6 Weeks Prior to Departure For Vaccine and Medicines Needed Before Travel Plus Tips on How to Stay Healthy and Safe! Contact us at 940-676-3052/1874. 17
James Martin, BSHA, MM, Health Coordinator 940-676-6003/5831 Community Board 82d AMDS/HEALTH PROMOTION Saralauren Peacock, Registered Dietitian TOBACCO CESSATION Isn t it time to quit? This personalized one-n-one program is designed to help you quit and stay quit! 4-one hour classes spread over four weeks You will learn about: Nicotine addiction, health risks of tobacco, cost of smoking. Making this your last attempt to quit quitting methods, coping with nicotine withdrawal, rationalizations, stress management, staying quit, recovering from slips, special concerns. This is not the same ole class you have taken in the past. Open to all Active Duty, Retirees & Family Members For more information, contact Jim Martin, Health Promotion Coordinator (940) 676-5831 James.martin.112@us.af.mil 18
82d AMDS/HEALTH PROMOTION James Martin, BSHA, MM, Health Coordinator 940-676-6003/5831 Saralauren Peacock, Registered Dietitian 19
Wichita Falls Chapter Blood Drive Tuesday, December 5, 2017 12 am 5 pm Give Blood. More than 41,000 blood donations are needed in the U.S. every day! 1809 5 th Street Wichita Falls, Texas 76301 940-322-8686 or 1-800-REDCROSS
SHEPPARD OFFICERS SPOUSES PAGE Jennifer Pargas The 2018 Scholarship applications are updated on our website www.sheppardosc.org and can be submitted up to March 15, 2018. Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/sheppardosc Website www.sheppardosc.org Email soscinfo@gmail.com 21
SHEPPARD ENLISTED SPOUSES PAGE Socials are 2 nd Tuesday of the Month Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sheppardenlistedspousesclub Website www.sheppardenlistedspousesclub.org Email sheppardesc@yahoo.com 22
SHEPPARD INTERNATIONAL SPOUSES PAGE Merry Christmas God Jul Glaedelig Jul Buon Natale Merii Kurisumasu Happy Christmas Frohliche Weihnachten Milad Mubarak Kala Christougenna We meet the second Tuesday of each month and look forward to meeting you! Feel free to bring your friends and children whom are always welcome! This group was grated for all international spouses at Sheppard AFB to include active duty, enlisted, retired, international officers and anyone that enjoys meeting new friends! The goal of this group is to learn about different countries, cultures, traditions and build friendships. For more information, contact Karen Wolf 618-444-2568 23
Workforce Solutions North Texas is proud to serve our local military families with a variety of services, including job search assistance, resume writing, interview skills, and a broad spectrum of services and training offered upon eligibility. Are you a Veteran? A Military Spouse? A dependent of an Active Duty member? Stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base? In search of employment? Please contact Military Spouse Support Liaison, Heather Santana, at 940-322-1801 ext. 130 or Heather.Santana@ntxworksolutions.org Veterans and dependents contact our office at 940-322-1801 Workforce Solutions North Texas is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Relay Texas: (800)735-2989 (TDD) or (800)735-2988(Voice) or 711
SHEPPARD BASE THEATER (Closed December 4-6, 11-13 and 18-22) Friday, December 1 Thank You For Your Service (R) 1900 Saturday, December 2 Only The Brave (PG-13) 1400 A Bad Mom Christmas (R) 1730 Jigsaw (R) 2000 Sunday, December 3 Thank You for Your Service (R) 1700 Thursday, December 7 Jigsaw (R) 1900 $2 Movie Friday, December 8 Thor Ragnarok (PG-13) 1900 Saturday, December 9 Murder on the Orient Express (PG-13) 1400 A Bad Mom Christmas (R) 1700 The Snowman (R) 2000 Sunday, December 10 Thor Ragnarok (PG-13) 1500 Thursday, December 14 The Snowman (R) 1900 $2 Movie Friday, December 15 Star Wars:The Last Jedi in 3D (PG-13) 2000 This is a first run feature Saturday, December 16 Star Wars:The Last Jedi in 3D (PG-13) 1500 This is a first run feature Star Wars:The Last Jedi in 3D (PG-13) 1900 This is a first run feature Sunday, December 17 Star Wars:The Last Jedi in 3D (PG-13) 1500 This is a first run feature Saturday, December 23 Justice League (PG-13) 1600 Sunday, December 24 The Star (PG) 1700 Go on the link for more information! http://www.aafew.com/exchange-stores/movie-guide/showtimes-sheppard-afb-htm
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS Vicki McCann Be a Mentor to a Child in our Community Bigs are matched with Littles based on similar interests One year commitment Meet with your Little at least four hours per month You are supported throughout your match Do fun activities together and just be a friend 26
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SHEPPARD AFB VETERINARY TREATMENT FACILITY HOURS OF OPERATION 940-676-6883 By appointment only; hours subject to change Monday Clinics and Retail 0800-1600 Thursday and Friday Retail Only 0800-1600 SERVICES Vaccinations, Heartworm Tests, Fecal Tests, Deworming, microchipping and laboratory testing RETAIL We sell many over-the-counter products and preventatives (heartworm, flea and tick.) PCSING? We are the subject matter experts on pet international travel and charge a fraction of the cost of only $37. Sheppard AFB VTF is only authorized to provide services to active and retired military personnel. 28