News Briefs Published July 16, 2013 17th Training Wing Public Affairs GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- NEWSPAPER SUBMISSION DEADLINE The deadline to have articles or photos in the Goodfellow Monitor is 10 calendar days prior to desired publication date. All submissions are subject to approval and editing by the 17th Training Wing Public Affairs staff. Email submissions or story ideas to 17trw.pa2@us.af.mil. BASE GRID MAP UPDATED The 2013 Base Grid Map has been updated. The new map is dated June 14, 2013. Anyone who is part of the Disaster Response Force, Unit Control Centers, Emergency Communications Center, Emergency Operations Center, Crisis Action Team, Command Post, Specialized Teams as well as all Fire Department and Security Forces response vehicles need a new map. All old maps should be shredded. Coordinate request for maps through unit Emergency Management Representative. New maps can be picked up from 17th Civil Engineering Squadron Readiness and Emergency Management Flight starting on June 24. For more information call Emergency Management at 325-654-4190. FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS AND HEALTH FAIR The 17th Medical Group plans to host a sports physical and health fair at the Ross Clinic here August 8 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The fair targets students entering 7th through 12th grades who plan to participate in sports during the 2013/2014 school year. Participants must bring a military I.D. and a form from the school. All other physicals or concerns require an appointment. To reach the appointment line call 325-654-3149. GOODFELLOW PARENT GROUP PLAYGROUP The Goodfellow Parent's Group is hosting a playgroup at the Youth Center Gymnasium, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. The play group is every Friday until the end of summer. For more information call Shandy Scott at 325-654-4706. CLEP AND DSST TESTS The Wayland Baptist University National Test Center will offer both CLEP and DSST tests Wednesdays at 5 p.m., and Thursdays at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. To schedule a test, call the Education Center customer service desk at 325-654-3314. WING IG OFFICE The 17th Training Wing Inspector General's office is located in building 300, across from the Event Center, and is open from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. No appointment is necessary. For more information call 325-654-5289, 325-654-4054, or e-mail 17trw.ig@goodfellow.af.mil. TDY TRAVEL CANCELLATIONS Travellers scheduled for a temporary duty assignment that has been cancelled must cancel their airline tickets and other travel reservations before the scheduled travel date. Failure to cancel may result in a loss of government funds. A traveler's failure to cancel may make the traveler financially liable for any resulting losses. For more information call Defense Travel Administrator or Traffic Management Office Passenger Section 325-654-4437. RECYCLING AT GOODFELLOW Paper: Office paper, including envelopes. Catalogs, magazines and newspapers. Shredded paper must be in tied plastic bags. No strings or plastic straps. Privacy Act material can only be placed in gray locked bins. No carbons accepted. Plastic: Plastic containers #1 and #2 only, all colors. Plastic PETE #1, soft drink and juice bottles, HDPE #2, milk jugs and some laundry detergent bottles. Remove all caps and lids. Look for the recycle triangle at the bottom of the container for the plastic type. Cardboard and Packaging Material: Corrugated boxes, brown paper and packaging paper used in household moves must be placed in the cardboard dumpsters located throughout the base. No pizza boxes. Glass: No caps or lids. Aluminum Cans: Beverage cans only. No scrap metal, aerosol cans or pie pans. For more information, call the recycling center at 325-654-3375. EDUCATION LEVEL UPDATES FOR AIR FORCE MEMBERS Officer and Enlisted members are responsible for ensuring their Education Levels are updated and current according to AFI36-2305, Ch. 3. Officers should update their Masters Level work after 15 hours to reflect their Bachelors +15 status. To update your records, enlisted send transcripts to: Education Update 17 FSS/FSDE 265 Kearney Blvd Goodfellow AFB, TX 76908-3210 Officers send transcripts to: AFIT Academic Coding Branch 2950 Hobson Way Wright-Patterson AFB, Oh 45433-7765 If you have any questions, please call the Goodfellow Education Center at 325-654-3314. PUBLIC SPEAKERS NEEDED Public Affairs is looking for sharp service members who are comfortable with public speaking. Speaking engagements include speaking in the San Angelo community on a wide range of topics, briefing at the newcomer's orientation and briefing VIP visitors. These are great volunteer opportunities. Guidance from the PA staff will be provided. For more information contact PA at 325-654-3880. AIR FORCE ACCEPTING PRIOR SERVICE APPLICANTS Have you previously served as an enlisted member in the Air Force or other branch of the U.S.military? If so, and you were honorably discharged and have been out of the service less than six years, you may be eligible to serve in the U.S. Air Force. We are currently seeking individuals to serve in their previous job or to possibly retrain. To learn more, contact Tech. Sgt. Jason Rodriguez at 325-691-9419. FREE NATIONAL PARKS AND FEDERAL RECREATIONAL LANDS PASS All active-duty military members and their dependents qualify for a free national parks and federal recreational lands pass. Passes can be obtained in person at federal recreation sites that charge entrance or standard amenity fees by presenting a Common Access Card or DD Form 1173. For more information visit http://store.usgs.gov/pass/military.html REPORTING FRAUD, WASTE AND ABUSE Individuals who suspect fraud, waste or abuse must report it to their commander, security forces, Air Force Office of Special Investigations Detachment or the 17th Training Wing Inspector General. Stop by building 300 or call the FWA Hot Line at 325-654-3048. Identities of callers or writers are fully protected. For more information call 325-654-5289 or 325-654-4054. MILITARY SAVES PROGRAM Military Saves is a Defense Department-wide financial readiness campaign to persuade people to reduce debt and save money, and encourages people to develop a personal financial plan. The program is open to all active duty, guard and reservist, DoD civilians, retirees, veterans, defense contractors and family member of all ages. For more information www.militarysaves.org. AFA LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS The Air Force Association educates, advocates and supports the U.S. Air Force to assure it stays strong and capable to serve the nation. The AFA needs help from the Goodfellow and San Angelo community to help rejuvenate the Concho chapter. The AFA is looking for new members and leaders to step forward to represent the professional military association in this area. For more information contact Jim Graham at 325-942-1490 or at 325-654-4887 or Larry Martwig at 830-734-0999 or email lmartwig@stx.rr.com. SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN The Survivor Benefit Plan helps meet a family's needs for continuous income protection following a service member's death. Coverage is free while the member remains on active duty. After retirement, monthly premiums are held in the Military Retirement System Trust Fund and benefits are paid to eligible survivors from that fund. Prior to retiring, servicemembers will have an opportunity to enroll in the SBP. For more information call Sharon White at 325-654-3893. AIR FORCE SMART OPERATIONS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY, AFSO21 In today's environment it is essential we conduct our business in the most effective and efficient way possible. AFSO21 helps military and civilian members at all levels eliminate waste, reduce variability and constraints within operations and share winning practices. For more information call Woodrow J. Rorie at 325-654-1771. YOUTH DANCE CLASSES Youth dance instruction classes are held Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. for ages 3-6 and 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. for ages 7-12. There is a monthly cost. Sign up at the Youth Center. For more information call Omar Matos at 325-654-4778. MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES Okinawa Kenpo Karate-Kobudo offers classes on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. for ages 5-10 and from 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. for ages 11 and up. There is a monthly cost. Register at the Youth Center. For more information call Omar Matos at 325-654-4778. SAMS PLACE SAMS Place has free household, clothing and food items for service members E-6 and below, and their families. SAMS Place is open Tue., Thu. and Sat. from 9 a.m-3:30 p.m., and Wed. and Fri. from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. SAMS Place is located behind the Airman and Family Readiness Center in building 144. Donations can only be dropped off during hours of operation. Volunteers are also needed to sort and place items on shelves. For more information email Maria Sullins at maria.sullins@crs-biz.com or call 325- 654-3384. STAY INFORMED WITH STRAIGHT TALK During emergency situations on Goodfellow, the Public Affairs office will activate its automated Straight Talk Line. The Straight Talk Line is an authoritative point of contact that provides current, accurate information about the situation. Remember; call the Straight Talk Line at 325-654-3877 to get the latest updates during emergency situations. CIVIL AIR PATROL San Angelo: The San Angelo CAP meets Thursdays from 7:00 p.m. - 9 p.m., in building 900. Three Rivers Flight: Three Rivers Flight CAP of Grape Creek meets Mondays from 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Grape Creek Family Fellowship Church, 8158 U.S. Hwy 87 N. CAP is open to all adults and youths ages 12 and older. CAP focuses on three congressionally mandated missions: Cadet Programs, Aerospace Education, and Emergency Services. For more information, visit the National website at www.GoCivilAirPatrol.com or SanAngeloCap.org or email sacappao@suddenlink.net. FAMILY CHILD CARE PROGRAM The Family Child Care Program affords providers the opportunity to stay at home with their own children while providing a positive experience for children whose parents must work in the community or on Goodfellow. The FCC Program provides child care in an individual's home during the work week, evenings, shift work, or weekends for active duty military, civilians and military contractors. Providers pick their own hours. For more information call the FCC office at 325-654-4779 or email joyce.wilkinson@us.af.mil. INSTALLATION TEEN COUNCIL The Youth Center is organizing an Installation Teen Council for youths in grades 9-11. Participants are not required to be Youth Center members to be on the council. Council objectives include: hearing and establishing a method for Air Force teens to share viewpoints on issues they are most concerned about; to communicate Air Force teen opinions to leadership; resolve issues: and to reach out to youths who do not utilize Air Force Youth Programs. For more information call Bob Sheridan or Shandy Scott at 325-654- 4708. MTI RECRUITING The Air Force is looking for senior airman to master sergeants who are ready to take the lead. Benefits include $450 special duty pay, $227 added to annual clothing allowance, and the opportunity to apply for a Base of Preference once the MTI tour is complete. For more information visit the website via the AF Portal www.my.af.mil/gcss-af/USAF/site/AETC/AETC_2AF/37%20TRW/737%20TRG/737%20TRSS, email 737trg.mtir@us.af.mil, call DSN 473-1016 or visit the Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Air-Force-MTI-Recruiting/207619682641910 BASE IN-PROCESSING FOR PRIOR SERVICE STUDENTS, OFFICER STUDENTS AND PERMANENT PARTY Upon PCS arrival to Goodfellow, your first stop will be the Military Personnel Section, bldg 430/first floor, for base in-processing. Base in-processing hours are 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. If you arrive at Goodfellow after 11:00 a.m., you must report to MPS the following duty day. You are required to bring three copies of your PCS orders and military ID. GOT TEXT? Go mobile with 17th Force Support Squadron and get FSS events at your fingertips. Text "Hello" to 25827 and tell us what FSS activity you're interested in and get weekly and hot spot updates on your favorite events. You will only receive texts on activities you indicate interest in and may opt out at any time. TRICARE FOR YOUNG ADULTS Family members of active duty or retired service members who meet eligibility requirements can purchase TRICARE coverage on a month-to-month basis through the TRICARE for Young Adults program. Eligibility requirements are: between ages 21and 26; not married; not eligible for other employer coverage. For more information call TRICARE at 800-444-5445. OBTAINING A MILITARY ID To receive a military ID card, two forms of identification are needed; one form of ID must have a photograph. Acceptable forms of ID are: driver's license, social security card, birth certificate, voter registration card, or military/retired ID. Promotion orders are required for those needing a rank change. All documents used for ID purposes cannot be expired; the only exceptions to this are military Common Access Cards and dependent military ID cards. For more information call the Military Personnel Section at 325-654-1801. DEERS/ID CARD APPOINTMENT SYSTEM The Military Personnel Section (bldg 430/ first floor) DEERS section implemented an appointment system for customers. Walk-in hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 11 a.m., and 'appointments only' are from noon to 4 p.m. To schedule an appointment, customers need to call the DEERS sections at 325-654-1801 or 1802. SAT/ACT PREP PROGRAMS SAT and ACT PowerPrep TM DVDs are available for free for all service members, veterans, Defense Department employees, civilians performing military support and family members of anyone previously mentioned. Only shipping and handling will need to be paid. To order or for more information go to www.eknowledge.com/WWRC or call 951-356-4076.
