August News Briefs Published Aug. 10, 2011 GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR INFORMATION Anyone who may have questions concerning enrollment or information for 2011-2012 school year should contact Larry Lumpkin, GAFB School Liaison, at (325) 654-5225 or at Larry.Lumpkin@goodfellow.af.mil. Forms and brochures are available for public, charter, private, online or homeschooling opportunities available in San Angelo. 2011 BASE GRID MAPS The Goodfellow Readiness and Emergency Management Flight has updated 2011 base grid maps. Any unit that is required to maintain current maps should contact 17th Civil Engineer Squadron at (325) 654-3258 or 17cesreadiness@goodfellow.af.mil to coordinate distribution and pick up. AAFES MARVEL COMICS The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is once again joining forces with Marvel Comics to distribute free, military-exclusive comic books at Exchanges around the world, including here at Goodfellow AFB. The 11th issue in the Exchange/Marvel series, titled "The First Avenger," is expected to arrive at the Goodfellow Exchange in August, the free comic book will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. AFPC CALL FOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR OFFICERS The Air Force Personnel Center has announced the 2011 call for applicants for attendance in the following special programs: Olmsted Scholar Program, White House Fellowship Program, Mansfield Fellowship Exchange Program, and Information Assurance Scholarship Program. Requirements at Goodfellow Air Force Virtual Education page on the AF Portal. FMI: afpc.dpafe.orgbox@randolph.af.mil or (325) 654-3314 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. Air Force Smart Operations For The 21st Century, called AFSO21, helps military and civilian members at all levels eliminate waste, reduce variability and constraints within operations, and share winning practices. The 17th Training Wing is committed to process improvement and the excellence it brings; the wing's Process Improvement Office was established to assist personnel in this endeavor. FMI: (325) 654-1771. ANGELO INN IS PET-FRIENDLY Angelo Inn has added six Temporary Lodging Facilities and now have 12 pet-friendly units at affordable rates and fees with everything customers need for an extended stay, weekend visit, or a day trip. Up to two pets are authorized in these family friendly units with the following amenities, large in-room kennels, food and water bowls, and a pet relief area. FMI: (325) 654-3332. ARTICLE 137 UCMJ BRIEFINGS UCMJ Article 137 briefings are held the first Thursday of each month starting at 3:30 p.m. in the legal office, building 430. Appointments are not necessary to attend this briefing. FMI: (325) 654-4459. CRISIS INTERVENTION DONATIONS The Tom Green Crisis Intervention Unit needs donations of old cell phones with chargers, and personal items such as deodorant, baby diapers, toothpaste and toothbrushes, toiletries and baby wipes. Drop off items weekdays from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at building 430, room 215. FMI: Anne.Gathua@goodfellow.af.mil or (325) 654-5413. DEERS, ID, CAC SECTION RELOCATED The DEERS/ID/CAC section has been relocated from the Airman and Family Readiness Center in building 145 to the Military Personnel Section in the Norma Brown building, building 430. FMI: (325) 654-1801. 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. 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. FMI: (325) 654-3314. CIVIL AIR PATROL San Angelo: The San Angelo Civil Air Patrol Composite Squadron meets Thursdays from 7-9 p.m., in building 900. Three Rivers Flight: Three Rivers Flight Civil Air Patrol of Grape Creek meets Mondays from 6:30-9 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 is the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and focuses on three congressionally mandated missions: Cadet Programs, Aerospace Education, and Emergency Services. FMI: www.GoCivilAirPatrol.com, www.SanAngeloCap.org, or 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. FMI: Yolanda.Thomas@goodfellow.af.mil or (325) 654-4779. FREE ADMISSIONS ASU games: Angelo State University is offering active-duty service members, reservists and their family free admission to all 2011-2012 ASU athletic events played at ASU with a valid military ID. Football, volleyball and soccer schedules are at www.AngeloSports.com. FMI: (325) 942-2378. San Angelo Museum of Art: Active-duty military and up to five additional family members can now receive free admission to the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts until Sept. 5. The museum is open Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. It is closed on Mondays, major holidays and in between exhibits. FMI: www.samfa.org, megan@samfa.org, or (325) 653-3333. FRESH NEW FACE TO COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS The Airman and Family Readiness Center's newsletter is taking on a fresher look by going digital. The first edition of GAFB Connections is slated to go online Oct. 1. Newsletters will be emailed out prior to the first of the month. The newsletter will only be sent to those who request a subscription. To subscribe, email gafb.afrc@gmail.com with "subscribe" in the subject line. FMI: (325) 654-1988. GOT PHOTOS? WE DO! Individuals who had their photo taken during an awards, promotion, retirement ceremony, etc., can access it on the common drive. The Multimedia Service Center posts all photos to the base common drive for 30 days following the event. Go to U:\Multimedia\Common\2011 MULTIMEDIA SERVICE CENTER PRODUCTS. FMI: (325) 654-1217. HOMETOWN NEWS RELEASE Get recognized back home in front of family and friends for efforts done at work. The Hometown News Release program offers all service members an opportunity to have their accomplishments posted in their hometown media. Some of the categories include attending and completing schools, receiving awards and decorations, retirement, deployments and promotions. Simply fill out the electronic DD Form 2266 located at the bottom of the Goodfellow website, www.Goodfellow.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: to hearing the opinions of Air Force teens on issues affecting youth; 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 be positive agents of change; and to reach out in meaningful ways to youths who do not utilize Air Force Youth Programs. FMI: (325) 654- 4708. LANGUAGE ENABLED AIRMAN PROGRAM SELECTION BOARD Active-duty officers, and graduating ROTC and Air Force Academy cadets, can apply now for the Air Force Culture and Language Center's Language Enabled Airman Program. The AFCLC, part of Air University's Spaatz Center for Officer Education, is accepting applications for the fall 2011 LEAP board. Applications will be accepted until Sept. 5, in preparation for the Sept. 14-15. FMI: www.culture.af.edu/leap, afclc.pa@maxwell.af.mil, or DSN 493-7729, commercial (334) 953-7729. MILITARY SAVES PROGRAM Military Saves is a Defense Department-wide financial readiness campaign to persuade people affiliated with the military to reduce debt and save money. Military Saves encourages people to develop a personal financial plan, establish good credit, save a portion of each paycheck, enroll in the Service members' Group Life Insurance, the Thrift Savings Plan and the Savings Deposit Program. The program is open to all active duty, National Guard and Reserve service members, Defense Department and Coast Guard civilians, retirees, veterans, Defense contractors and family member of all ages. FMI: www.militarysaves.org. PLAYPASSES AVAILABLE Single Airmen returning from deployment and families of deployed members can now receive special discounts at select Force Support Squadron activities with the PLAYpass. The PLAYpass cards feature discounts on activities such as child care, youth sports, recreation programs and classes and will be available for those eligible until Dec. 31. FMI: www.MyAirForceLife.com or (325) 654-3893. PRT AIR FORCE COMMANDERS' INSIGNIA There are now six Provincial Reconstruction Team command positions in Afghanistan that have been designated as command-equivalent organizations, which now allows PRT/CCs to wear the Air Force Commanders' Insignia. Prior commanders of PRTs (since 2006) are approved for retroactive wear of the insignia. The insignia is not authorized for wear on the Airman Battle Uniform, but can be worn on all Air Force dress uniforms. General eligibility are: an officer serving at or below the grade of colonel, assigned or previously assigned as the commander of a squadron, group or wing or an equivalent organization as determined by the major command commander and approved by CSAF; officers must serve at least one continuous year as a commander in order to be awarded permanent wear of the command insignia; equivalency is based on UCMJ authority and a competitive hiring process. Complete guidance is located in Air Force Instruction 36-2903, 5.10.2. FMI: (325) 654-1401 or (325) 654-1402. RECYCLING AT GOODFELLOW Paper: All office paper, including envelopes. All catalogs, magazines and newspapers. Shredded paper must be in tied plastic bags. Newspapers and all inserts cannot have 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) and HDPE #2 (milk jugs and some laundry detergent bottles). Remove and discard 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 bas. No pizza boxes. Glass: No caps or lids. Aluminum Cans: Beverage cans only. Rinse cans thoroughly. No scrap metal, aerosol cans or pie pans. FMI: (325) 654-3375. 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. They can stop by building 300 or call the FWA Hot Line at (325) 654-3048. Identities of callers or writers are fully protected. FMI: (325) 654-5289 or (325) 654-4054. RETRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE Interested in retraining? How about a challenging job with good overseas locations and three to four year controlled tour assignments stateside? The Air Force Manpower Management career field (AFSC 3S3X1) offers all of these opportunities. Qualifications are, minimum 5-skill level in any AFSC, grades E-4 through E-7, minimum aptitude score of 66 in General, current proficiency in algebra and sincere desire to ensure Air Force resources are efficiently used. We currently have openings for First Term Airmen, technical sergeants and master sergeants. FMI: (325) 654-5982. SAMS PLACE SAMS Place, previously called the Airmen's Attic, has free household, clothing and food items for service members E-6 and below, and their family. SAMS Place is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m-3:30 p.m., and Wednesdays and Fridays 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. FMI: Courtneysivanne@gmail.com or (325) 654-5283. SAT/ACT PREP PROGRAMS SAT and ACT PowerPrep TM DVDs are available for free for active duty, retired, guard and Reserve service members from all branches, veterans, Defense Department employees, and civilians performing military support. Also eligible are family members of anyone who otherwise qualifies from the prior list. The DVD is free, only shipping and handling will need to be paid. To order, go to www.eknowledge.com/WWRC or (951) 356-4076. FMI: LoriCaputo@eknowledge.com or (951) 256-4076. 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. STUDENT CLINIC SICK CALL HOURS To better accommodate student health needs with available provider staffing, sick call for students are now 6:15-7:15 a.m. weekdays and from noon-1 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays. FMI: Jeremy.Braswell@goodfellow.af.mil or (325) 654-3139. SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN The Survivor Benefit Plan helps meet a family's needs for continuous income protection following a member's death. SBP is a non-profit annuity program administered by the government. 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. As a result, the retiree has the assurance of a well-managed program without having to pay administrative expenses. Prior to retiring, service members will have an opportunity to enroll in the SBP. FMI: (325) 654-3893. TMO EXTENDS HOURS The Traffic Management Office is now open from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, except Wednesdays. On Wednesdays, hours are noon-5 p.m. FMI: (325) 654-4437. UPDATED WING PLANS Energy & Water Management: A revised Goodfellow Facility Energy and Water Management Plan has been placed on the Goodfellow page in Air Force Portal. This plan provides guidance on how the wing intends to meet the goals set forth by Executive Order 13423, and outlines energy and water conservation methods to be employed at Goodfellow. The new plan is dated Dec. 3, 2010, and supersedes the July 28, 2009 plan. Environmental Management: An updated Goodfellow Environmental Management Plan, dated May 2011, is now available. The plan provides environmental management guidance in a wide variety of environmental compliance and pollution prevention topics to satisfy Air Force, local, state and federal regulatory requirements. FMI: (325) 654-3451. 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. FMI: 17trw.ig@goodfellow.af.mil, (325) 654-5289 or (325) 654-4054. YELLOW CARD PROGRAM AT CLINIC Patients at the clinic are required to have a Yellow Card indicating if they have other health insurance when picking up prescriptions. Patients without a Yellow Card can obtain one during their appointment check-in or when picking up or refilling prescriptions.
