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WEEKLY ROUNDUP
July 26, 2019
To submit an item for the Calendar or News Briefs, email 377abw.pa@us.af.mil or call 505-846-5991 by close of business (4:30 p.m.) each Wednesday or business day before holidays.
Across PA Channels
Kirtland.af.mil: Wildland firefighters make progress on wildfire prevention https://www.kirtland.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1914192/wildland-firefighters-make-progress-on-wildfire-prevention/
App: Gate closures, construction, announcements and everything all the time – download the Kirtland App via Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.p4366FB&hl=en_US or the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kirtland-air-force-base/id1231362969?mt=8 searching for “Kirtland AFB” or “KAFB.”
Flickr: Check out all of the great photos of everything Kirtland: https://www.flickr.com/ search Kirtland AFB.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
School Supply Drive
SMC is hosting a school supply drive in support of Kirtland Elementary School. Donation boxes are located in the entrance to the AAFES Base Exchange. Drop off all donations by August 9. For more information, contact SSgt Erik Stauffer at 505-843-2840 or erik.stauffer@us.af.mil.
CCAF sets end date for Professional Manager Certification
The Community College of the Air Force will no longer accept applications for the CCAF Awarded Professional Manager Certification program after September 30, 2019. To be eligible for the PMC, Airmen must have been awarded a CCAF degree and their 7 skill-level or higher. They must have also completed ALS, NCOA, SNCOA, or their equivalent, and also completed 30 semester hours of leadership/management coursework. For more information, contact the base education office at 505-246-1742.
Team Kirtland 5/6 Council Treasurer Position vacancy
The 5/6 council is accepting letters of intent and nomination forms for those interested in joining. After completion of both forms, submit them to TSgt Derek Sizemore and TSgt Tyson Heckert. The close out date is August 2. The person voted to fill the position will be announced at the next 5/6 meeting on August 9at 3 p.m. in the Mountain View Club’s Relativity Bar.
Post 9/11 GI Bill transfer cutoff deadline extended
A change to policy will allow Airmen with 16 or more years of service to transfer their GI bill benefits to a spouse or child until January 12, 2020.
Sports Physicals
The 377th Medical Group Pediatrics Clinic will be holding sports physicals on July 16 and August 8 from 1 to 6 p.m. This event is walk-ins only. Participants must bring their own sports physical form.
Requirement for Civilians attending training
Prior to attending any training of eight hours or more and/or if there is any cost involved, civilian employees assigned to Kirtland must submit an SF 182, Authorization, Agreement and Certification of Training (this does not include NAF personnel). The form must be approved by the 377 FSS civilian training office. All SF 182 requests must be sent to 377fss.fsdeto@us.af.mil at least two weeks prior to the training start date. For more information, contact Elizabeth Davis at 505-846-9559.
Volunteers Needed
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central New Mexico is looking for volunteers to mentor children and provide tutoring support in math, reading and writing at Wherry Elementary School. Volunteers would report once a week for the 2019/2020 school year. To volunteer, visit http://www.bbbs-cnm.org/kafb/.
Community College of the Air Force degree opportunity
CCAF is accepting nominations for Associate of Applied Science degrees. To receive a free CCAF degree progress report, visit the education office located at Building 20602. Walk-in hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the exception of Wednesdays, which are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 505-846-9933 or e-mail 377fss.fsde@us.af.mil.
Bod Pod appointments
Health Promotion is providing bod pod appointments Mondays and Fridays between 7:30 and 11 a.m. The bod pod is a machine that will assess body composition and assess body fat and lean mass. Appointments are required. To schedule, call Guy Leahy at 505-846-1186 or Kirsten David at 505-846-1483.
Better Body Better Life Class
Health Promotion is hosting a five-class series that takes place every Tuesday from 8 to 9 a.m. in Classroom A at the 377th Medical Group. It is a weight management course for active duty members only. To RSVP, call 505-846-1483.
Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System/Consolidated Support
Check to see if DEERS is available with a phone call. Dial 505-846-8949 to check the status. Also, visit https://kirtlandforcesupport.com/military-personnel/ to set up an ID-card appointment.
Food Pantry
Eligible service members including active duty, National Guard, Reserves, retirees, DoD civilians and their family members can go to the food pantry in time of financial hardship for the grocery necessities at no cost to them. The pantry is open from 7:15 a.m. until 4 p.m., and is located in the Consolidated Support Facility, Ste. 126.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
July 30
Blended Retirement System/Thrift Savings Plan
The Airman & Family Readiness Flight is hosting a briefing in the AFRF Training Room of the Consolidated Support Facility from 10 to 11 a.m. This workshop is designed to provide participants with knowledge about investing, saving, and retirement options. There will be 10 Leadership Pathways points awarded to attendees. For more information, contact AFRF at 505-846-0741 or 505-846-0751.
July 31
Plan My Move
The Airman & Family Readiness Flight is hosting a briefing in Room 120 of the Consolidated Support Facility. There will be representatives from TMO, finance, legal, base housing, and more. There will be 25 Leadership Pathways points awarded to those who attend. For more information, contact AFRF at 505-846-0741 or 505-846-0751.
August 2
“Back to School” school supply giveaway
The Airman & Family Readiness Flight is hosting a giveaway in Room 120 of the Consolidated Support Facility beginning at 9 a.m. until supplies run out. The event is free to active duty, guard, and reserve E-1 to E-6. For more information, contact AFRF at 505-846-0741 or 505-846-0751.
August 3
Kirtland Summer Street Festival
The Air Force Ball Committee is hosting a street festival at Hardin Field from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a free event and will have activities for kids, food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, yoga class, military displays, a silent auction, and more. For more information, visit the Kirtland Summer Street Festival’ Facebook page or contact Lt. Jessica Graham at Jessica.graham.4@us.af.mil. For information on being a vendor, contact Lt. Stephanie Dawson at Stephanie.dawson.3@us.af.mil.
August 10
Commemorative Air Force Lobo Wing Open House
There will be an open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. inside hangar 80 at the Moriarty Municipal Airport. Attendees will receive a free tour of a Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan bombardier trainer and a Fairchild PT-26 Cornell primary trainer. For more information, visit www.lobowing.org.
August 23
Hollywood production showing
Producers of the Hollywood production of the “Last Full Measure,” the Pitsenbarger Medal of Honor story, will host a showing of their movie at the theater at 10 a.m. This event is open to all Kirtland members.
September 9
Financial Peace University
The Chapel is offering a free class each Monday from September 9 to November 18 at the 58th Special Operations Wing Performance Leadership center from 11:45 a.m. to noon. There will also be an evening class held at Gravity from 6 to 8 p.m. The class will cover financial principles from a Christian perspective. No religious background necessary. To sign up, contact SSgt Arial Hamel at arial.hamel@us.af.mil.
SPORTS AND FITNESS CALENDAR:
Ongoing fitness classes at the East Fitness Center in July
All Terrain
This class formats all terrains, to include team drills and visualization rides, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. Tuesdays, and 11 a.m., to noon Thursdays.
Power Ride
Higher resistance training to improve strength, stamina and power, 11 a.m. to Noon Tuesdays and 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. Thursdays.
Fitness Conditioning
A 60-minute functional total body workout incorporating cardiovascular, upper body strength, core strength, pushups and sit ups. Everything needed to pass the Air Force Fitness Assessment Test. This class is designed to teach proper push-up and sit-up techniques and build cardiovascular endurance. This class is highly recommended for those on the Fitness Improvement Program and runs from 6 to 7 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.
Basic Training
A 60-minute functional total body workout this class will incorporate cardiovascular, strength, endurance, balance, push-ups, core, speed and agility, as well as partner drills. Instructors will push to optimum fitness potential. Classes run from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 3 to 4 p.m. Thursdays.
Muscle Hour
Integrate balance with strength while using the barbells, heavy bars, and dumbbells to sculpt. BOSU and fit balls may be incorporated from time to time. All fitness levels.
Class runs from noon to 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.
Zumba® and Strong by Zumba®
Zumba is a Latin-inspired, dance and tone program that runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday. Strong by Zumba combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced to original music and runs from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays.
Yoga Stretch and Strengthening
A level-1 class combining traditional yoga postures with deep stretching, breathing exercises, and meditation. Great for beginners and the more physically fit, resulting in increased flexibility, strength and stress reduction, running from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursdays.
Yogalates
Combines the muscle sculpting, core firming benefits of Pilates with the strength and flexibility advantages of yoga. This fat-burning, low-impact workout is designed for all levels and runs from 5 to 6 p.m. every Tuesday.
Check out all of the events happening with Outdoor Recreation in June
http://kirtlandforcesupport.com/outdoor-recreation/
ONGOING EVENTS:
Kirtland Force Support events and more
https://kirtlandforcesupport.com/
Free weekend movies
The base theater plays free movies, open to anyone with base access. Movies start Friday with The Curse of La LLorona (R) at 6 p.m. Saturday begins with Ugly Dolls (PG) at 3 p.m. and Captain Marvel (PG-13) at 6 p.m. Finally, Sherlock Gnomes (PG) plays on Sunday at 3 p.m.
PERSONNEL INFORMATION
Air Force Reserves
The 377th Force Support Squadron In-Service Recruiting Office provides Palace Front and Palace Chase briefings twice a month at 9 a.m., every second and last Wednesday at the Consolidated Support Building inside the FTAC training Rm. 111. The office is also available to provide information on continuing service in the reserves for active duty members transitioning out of the Air Force. For questions, contact Master Sgt. Robert Arnold at 505-846-0544.
RAPIDS Appointment Scheduler
Skip the long wait for an ID card by scheduling for an ID appointment on the RAPIDS Appointment Scheduler. This is a self-service function that allows members to book their own appointment and can be accessed 24/7. Also, if scheduling an appointment and the DEERS network goes down, people will receive a call from the 377th Military Personnel Section customer support staff. In addition to making an appointment, the RAPIDS Appointment Scheduler answers some of the most commonly asked questions to ensure people are prepared for appointments. Click here for more information https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil/appointment/building.aspx?BuildingId=591.
Military Personnel Flight:
Customer Support: Leave, DEERS updates, ID cards, Service Member’s Group Life Insurance, Initial Enlistment Bonus, and records not migrated into Personnel Records Display Application, call 505-846-5459.
Force Management: Duty status, evaluations, personnel action changes, unit personnel management roster, awards and special programs, special duty assignment pay; records not migrated into PRDA, and G-series orders, 377FSS.ForceManagement@us.af.mil.
Career development: (assignments, passports, promotions, demotions, separations, reenlistments, retirements military personnel file) 377FSS.FSMPDO@us.af.mil. Walk-in hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday. Customer Service (IDs) is open for appointments daily from 8:
a.m. to 3 p.m. Customer service//ID appointments link: https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil.
Career Assistance information
CAA Course Registration link:
https://cs2.eis.af.mil/sites/er/0224/SitePages/Home.aspx
Career Skills Program
The Air Force recently began participating in Career Skills Programs which afford eligible Airmen the opportunity to prepare for a post-Air Force career up to six months before separation or retirement. Airmen can also find details on myPers. Select “Any” from the dropdown menu and search “Job Training.” For more information or for questions, visit the Air Force Virtual Education Center and schedule an appointment with an Education Guidance Counselor at 505-846-9933.
Information was provided by agencies other than the 377 ABW Public Affairs Office. Information is subject to change. Call the number provided on each announcement for more information.
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