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Vol. 73, No. 50 Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. Friday, December 18, 2015

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Tinker ALS graduates most

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Effective Dec. 22, there will be a change to the traffic pattern at the intersection of Mitchell Avenue and Vandenberg Street. Stop signs in both directions on Mitchell Avenue will be removed. Stop signs will remain on Vandenberg Street. This will facilitate through traffic on Mitchell Avenue.

AFMC to transition to new pay systemTinker Public Affairs

More than 2,000 Tinker Air Force Base non-bargaining unit civilian employees will transition to the Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) pay system in June 2016 according to Tinker officials.

“This is a win-win for both employees and managers. It will support employee personal and professional growth, and for supervisors, it will give them more control and flexibility thereby enhancing management of the AFMC workforce,”

See Transition page 5.

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Ron MullanManaging Editor

The holiday season is usually a time for happiness and joy. Families getting together to celebrate the season and making plans for the future. For one Tinker employee, his plans for the future almost took a different direction.

Luke Phelps with the 544th Propulsion Maintenance Squadron was preparing to

Wingmen help make holidays merry for Tinker employee

make a payment on his new home when he discovered that the envelope containing $1,500 was missing. And feeling like the character “George Bailey” from the movie “It’s A Wonderful Life,” Mr. Phelps could see his hopes and dreams slipping away.

“I was heading to the Tinker Federal Credit Union to make the payment when I realized that the envelope had fallen out of my pocket,” said Mr. Phelps. “I started

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Fellow Airmen,As the holiday

season reaches its peak and 2015 draws to a close, we reflect on the accomplishments you have achieved in supporting the warfighter. Though it has been a year of conflict around the globe, you have delivered magnificently.

I fully recognize none of this is possible without the world-class people, Airmen, who keep the Air Force Sustainment Center thriving. The sacrifices you and your families make day-to-day bear true witness to your love of country. No matter what the challenge or the demands

from the warfighter, you deliver.

I ask that during this season, let us continue to maintain our culture of being a good wingman and remember those away from their families or struggling during this time of year. As

many of you know there are more than 21,000 deployed Airmen supporting combat operations around the world. These Airmen will be spending this special time of year far from those they love most.

Being away from loved ones during the holidays is not new. In fact, during Christmas 1914, along parts of the Western Front of World War I, unofficial truces

between British and German soldiers took place. In the trenches on Christmas morning carols were sung and rations thrown across the opposing lines. It was not long before the more adventurous soldiers started to take matters into their own hands and venture into no-man’s-land. Here they exchanged food, tobacco, cigarettes, drink, badges and buttons. Both sides saw the lull in fighting as a chance to find the bodies of their comrades and give them a decent burial. The story is one where man’s humanity overtook the act of war, and the holiday spirit shined. You can read more about the Christmas Truce of 1914 at http://www.army.mil/article/32101/_quot_All_was_

calm_____quot_/.As our nation’s servicemen

and women engage in conflict during this Holiday season, keep them and their families foremost in your hearts. I wish for them peace and a safe return.

My family and I also wish for you and yours a happy, peaceful holiday season and a 2016 that brings you joy. I’m proud to serve alongside you, and I look forward to the coming year as we continue to deliver unmatched combat power for America.

As always, I am proud to be your fellow Airman,

Lt. Gen. Lee K. Levy IIAir Force Sustainment

Center Commander

AFSC/CC sends holiday message

Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex Commander Brig. Gen. Mark Johnson offers his thanks and a commander’s coin to Hiep Pham and Hang Bui after the two displayed true Wingmanship by tracking down the owner of $1,500 they found in Bldg. 3001.

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Air Force photo by Kelly White

Maj. Gen. VeraLinn Jamieson, director of Intelligence, Air Combat Com-mand, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., visited the 552nd Air Control Wing and the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex on Dec. 1-2. The general was given an overview of the three groups within the 552nd ACW, she briefed 552nd members on fusion warfare and shared a working lunch with intel Airmen during her visit to Tinker. With the general is 552nd ACWCommander Col. David Gaedecke.

Talking intelJohn ParkerStaff Writer

Facility managers, snow truck drivers and residential community staff are primed to battle ice, snow and sleet as winter begins Monday.

Tinker Air Force Base got its first taste of ice over the Thanksgiving Day holiday, but the storm didn’t have any major impacts on base operations, traffic or parking, said Stacy Ballew, Tinker Support Services operations manager.

Tinker Support Services is contracted to maintain and repair the base’s more than 400 buildings, plus streets, the airfield and infrastructure, including heat and air conditioning equipment. The organization’s arsenal includes dump trucks with plows and spreaders to apply sand and, in limited amounts, calcium chloride.

“We have 28 pieces of equipment, and we have the capability to run shifts around the clock from the start to the finish of the event and using up to 56 people,” Mr. Ballew said. “We watch the weather continuously during winter for projected freezing and precipitation, but temperatures, too. Freezing temperatures can impact a facility if the heat is not operating properly.”

Streets and parking lotsIn addition to airfield clearing,

Priority 1 snow removal routes comprise the loop of major streets that allow emergency access to the majority of work, flight operations and residential locations. Those include Arnold Street, Air Depot, East Drive near Bldg. 3001, access to Bldg. 9001 and streets leading to primary mission facilities.

Mr. Ballew said roads are cleared and treated with sand. Calcium chloride is generally only used at gates, hazardous intersections, road curves and bridges due to environmental and metal corrosion concerns.

Priority 2 clearing involves a number of side routes off the main roads, including streets leading to residential areas, where Balfour Beatty Communities is responsible for clearing streets. Priority 3 generally targets side road access to a number of buildings.

Balfour Beatty Community Manager Robert Whittington said residents are notified of potential hazardous weather through the company’s One Call system of text alerts, emails and social media. Staff members send out weather alerts, along with advice such as moving vehicles off streets during plowing. When snow on the streets hits 2 inches, or there is ice, trucks are dispatched.

“We plan for the worst, so the first thing we do is come in and sand the intersections where people are starting and stopping,” Mr. Whittington said. “If it gets to the point where the roads

between the intersections are getting treacherous, hazardous or slick, then we’ll start connecting the intersections and the roads with sand.”

Base parking lots are prioritized for treating winter hazards after the top three concerns. Command posts, fire and emergency services locations and Security Forces operations have the highest priority. Bldg. 3001’s main parking lot follows those, along with child care facilities.

“Parking lots can be a challenge because it depends on the time of day and whether people are in or out,” Mr. Ballew said. “Parking lots are lower priority because we just don’t get that much snow and by the time we get to it it’s either melted off or it’s packed down and quite often it’s safer to drive on the packed snow than it is to drive on ice.”

He urged base drivers and pedestrians to be alert and plan for extra time in wintry conditions. The Gott Gate and Truck Gate on the west side near the 72nd Medical Group clinic are particularly hazardous, along with the Air Depot curves south of Arnold, Mr. Ballew said.

“Those areas are highly traveled, but the conditions can be slick and you can lose control of your vehicle very easily if you’re not paying attention,” Mr. Ballew said. “The main thing is to be cognizant of the fact that conditions are probably not going to be any better on base than they are off base and that there’s snow equipment that’s going to be out operating and to be cautious of that.”

BuildingsEach Tinker building has a

designated facility manager who organizes volunteers to plan for snow, sleet and ice. In late fall and winter, the managers gather sand buckets and keep shovels on hand for the volunteers to clear and sand sidewalks and entrances.

Geri Hart, 72nd Air Base Wing Civil Engineering Directorate asset manager, said managers can use calcium chloride on elevated surfaces, such as outdoor stairs, that pose a hazard.

“The facility managers are the eyes and ears of the commander, and they’re responsible for having a plan, prepositioning all the things you need to remove snow and ice, treat the ground and give special attention to handicap employees getting in and out of cars and buildings as safely as possible,” Ms. Hart said.

Ms. Hart and Debra Bahr, real property officer with Civil Engineering, urged people to plan ahead, wear proper shoes for the weather and consider strap-on traction cleats that can be worn over regular footwear.

“They just need be very aware because I’ve almost been hit in our small parking lot,” Ms. Bahr said. “It’s dark in the morning sometimes and somebody may be driving a little faster than they should be.”

Base prepared to let it snow

looking around for the envelope and trying to think of what to do if I couldn’t find it.”

Unbeknownst to Mr. Phelps, who was frantically searching for the missing envelope, a couple of wingmen were looking out for him.

Hang Bui and Hiep Pham, who are assigned to the 558th Software Maintenance Squadron, were taking their daily walk in Bldg. 3001 when they came across an envelope containing 15 100 dollar bills.

“When I spotted the envelope I noticed there was money sticking out of it. I looked inside to see if there was any identification and finding none, Hiep and I began looking for the owner,” said Ms. Bui. “We continued walking around the building and not finding anyone to claim the money, we took it to our squadron director’s secretary who called security forces to help find the owner.”

In addition, the Oklahoma City Air

Logistics Complex command section was contacted and it turned out Mr. Phelps had already contacted them about the lost envelope. After verifying the contents, Mr. Phelps recovered his missing envelope, providing a happy ending to the story.

To show his gratitude, Mr. Phelps offered Ms. Bui a reward for finding his missing money, but in true Wingman fashion, she declined.

“I knew he had just moved into a new house and I felt he should use that money to help make his dream come true,” said Ms. Bui.

While there weren’t any bells ringing to signify Angels earning their wings as in the movie, Ms. Bui and Mr. Pham were presented with commander’s coins for being good wingmen at the 76th Software Maintenance Group’s Christmas party by Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex Commander Brig. Gen. Mark Johnson.

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AF announces FY16 aviator bonuses: RPA pilots eligible for first timeSecretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Command Information

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Eligible active-duty aviators have until Sept. 30 to apply for the fiscal year 2016 Aviator Retention Pay or Critical Skills Retention Bonus programs, Air Force officials announced Dec. 15.

“The cost to train and develop our Airmen is a significant investment for the Air Force,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III. “These incentives are cost effective methods to retain a sufficient force of skilled and experienced aviators to meet our current and future requirements.”

RPA pilot Critical Skills Retention Bonus

Air Force leadership, having advocated through the Office of the Secretary of Defense and to Congress for increased authority, announces that for the first time, the fiscal 2016 National Defense Authorization Act is authorizing remotely piloted aircraft pilots to be paid using the same authorities as all other aviators. This new legislative authority cannot be implemented until cross-service guidance is drafted and approved. In the meantime, the Air Force will offer a Critical Skills Retention Bonus to those career RPA pilots (18X) whose undergraduate RPA pilot training service obligation is expiring.

Officers who have earned an aeronautical rating prior to attending Undergraduate RPA Pilot Training (URT) are eligible for an identical bonus offering under the fiscal 2016 Aviator Retention Pay program

outlined below. The combination of bonuses now allows the Air Force to compensate all RPA pilots at the same level regardless of aeronautical rating.

“It is important to ensure RPA pilots receive a bonus that is equitable to other pilots,” said Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James. “Therefore, we worked closely with OSD to implement the CSRB for them and with a commensurate amount this year. These Airmen are making extremely important contributions to the fight; we need these professionals to stay with us and we’re committed to retaining them in our force.”

The Air Force takes into account training costs, market conditions and demand when determining the appropriate incentives designed to retain skilled and experienced Airmen in RPA and other critical missions.

The fluid global environment points to a strong demand for the effects airpower delivers and to retain the highly skilled pilots needed for the nation’s defense.

“RPA missions are increasingly critical to national security, and our ability to retain experienced RPA pilots will enable us to meet current and emergent mission requirements,” said Lt. Gen. Jay Raymond, the deputy chief of staff for operations.

In fiscal 2016, RPA pilots who have accumulated six years of aviation service after completion of undergraduate RPA pilot training are eligible for a bonus of five annual installments of $25,000, with the option to receive 50 percent of the bonus total payable up front. Once the new authorities and cross-service

guidance are available, RPA pilots will be eligible to transition to longer bonus periods matching those currently available to other aviators.

To be eligible, officers must be active-duty lieutenant colonels and below who have an 18X RPA aeronautical rating. They must have completed undergraduate RPA pilot training and six years of 18X aviation service after RPA training. In addition, they must be entitled to and be receiving RPA aviation incentive pay, and cannot complete 25 years of active-duty before the end of their bonus period.

Aviator retention payThis year’s ARP program continues

to build upon previous year’s offers to decisively shape and retain the rated force providing specific eligible pilots and combat systems officers with monetary incentives in exchange for active-duty service commitments.

Pilots, to include those who entered into a fiscal 2015 agreement last year, have the opportunity to accept an agreement of five years or one that will commit them until they reach 20 Years of Aviation Service (YAS). Those pilots who are uncommitted and have not previously accepted an ARP agreement are offered the same five year or 20 YAS commitment at a reduced rate.

“This year, the most noteworthy change is the opportunity for pilots whose undergraduate flying training active duty service commitments expire in FY17 to enroll in an ARP agreement now and receive their first payment immediately upon contract ratification,” said Brig. Gen. Brian Kelly, the director of military force

management policy. “Remaining payments will be spread out equally over the contract term.”

Additionally, combat systems officers from the rescue, remotely piloted aircraft and fighter career fields may accept an ARP agreement for five or nine years, not to exceed 20 YAS, to address shortages and growing requirements. Those combat systems officers and air battle managers in the RPA enterprise are also eligible for ARP at the same level as other RPA pilots.

The fiscal 2016 ARP program applies to lieutenant colonels and below. Also, these officers must be qualified for operational flying duty and entitled to and receiving monthly flight pay.

Depending on the aviator category and length of the ARP contract, incentives will vary from $15,000 to $25,000 per year with some categories eligible to receive 50 percent of the ARP total payable up front.

Similar to the fiscal 2015 program, Airmen who will complete their Undergraduate Flying Training active-duty service commitment (ADSC) anytime in fiscal 2016 may submit an application to the Air Force Personnel Center to lock in a contract under the fiscal 2016 ARP program terms and conditions.

Airmen applying for these bonus programs should typically expect to see payments within three weeks after final approval of their application and processing by DFAS. Complete eligibility requirements and application instructions are available on the myPers website at the Officer Compensation link in the left hand column.


First Lt. Shaun Berger, deputy Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, gives an overview of the SAPR office’s mis-sion and services during the Dec. 8 Sexual Assault Prevention and Re-sponse Symposium at the Tinker Club. Lieutenant Berger also discussed new Air Force Instructions to their program. One of the big changes is that SAPR services are now available to Depart-ment of Defense Air Force civilians. Civilians are eligible for restricted and unrestricted reporting, victim advocates and referrals to off-base medical and mental health through the YMCA. At this time, civilians are not eligible for legal or non-emergency medical ser-vices. The symposium offered valuable information from key people in orga-nizations around base who support SAPR in various ways, such as the of-fice of special investigations, judge ad-vocate office and family advocacy.

SAPR Symposium

Navy squadron gives kids a taste of military lifeKimberly WoodruffStaff Writer

The number of pilots in the Navy’s Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron FOUR grew by four on Dec. 4. With the help of the Cavett Kids Foundation, four young boys joined the squadron as pilots for a day. The goal of the Pilot for a Day program is to provide children who have serious, chronic or terminal conditions and their families the opportunity to spend a day with one

Lt. j.g. Michael Toft, acted as the group’s guide as they toured a Navy

simulator and spent an hour with

Lieutenant Toft said he hopes the Pilot for a Day program gives the children a break from the challenges they face. Hopefully the children can leave Tinker AFB with patches, souvenirs and memories to help sustain them in the face of their personal challenges. The lieutenant made sure the boys received some special souvenirs from

suit, dog tags, hat and bomber jacket for a more authentic experience.

Jeffrey Wright Jr., 10, was so

it to school the next day. His mom, Bridgette, said he was on cloud nine and still talking about the event in the days following his trip out to Tinker AFB.

“Cavett Kids provides positive experiences free of charge to the children,” said Ashley Simpson, Cavett Foundation’s director of Diversionary Play. Cavett Kids is funded by private donations and serves children mostly in

the state of Oklahoma. Lieutenant Toft called OU Children’s Hospital, which put him in touch with Ms. Simpson.

“It’s all for the kids,” said the lieutenant. “Our squadron strives to be more involved with the community and we thought this would be a good way to give back. Those boys absolutely stole our hearts.”

Denim Gathright, 10, is a little person who has been involved with Cavett Kids for two years. Denim’s mom, Shirlene Perry, said her son has gained

with Cavett Kids. She has a video of

his fear of heights by swinging on a rope 30 feet off the ground. “Denim felt

face the world,” said Ms. Perry. “It is so neat for the kids to be themselves and feel accepted and not worry about the scars.”

Alex Martin, 14, is battling brain cancer, but he said being a Navy pilot for the day was, “too cool,” though he

Alex enjoyed the simulator the most and even did a barrel roll.

The highlight of the boys’ day was

state-of-the-art hydraulically motion-based cockpit with a screen that can simulate real world scenarios. Lieutenant Toft said the boys each

Oklahoma City which included air-refueling and practice landings.

tour that included climbing up in the

and spraying water out of the hoses. Lieutenant Toft almost got a soaking, but the boys laughed and were having a blast. “It was pretty cool!,” Denim said. Eric Craig, 9 agreed, adding, “It’s fun!”

Turns out, Eric is quite the storyteller. He made up a story after playing in

Toft] eating jalapeno chips, and I’ll spray him with the hose,” said Eric. “Mike rubs his eyes and gets jalapeno dust in his eyes. Then, I’ll put on the siren and drive away.” Lieutenant Toft laughed and exclaimed, “You wouldn’t even save me?” To which Eric cracked up laughing.

Eric Craig, 9, is all smiles as he takes a turn in the pilot’s seat Dec. 4. Eric is one of four boys who participated in the Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron FOUR Pilot for a Day program.

Photos by Lt. j.g. Michael Toft

Ten-year-old Denim Gathright takes a


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Staff Drive and Entrance Road “A” until 5:30 p.m. Feb. 28 to allow for OG&E to install duct bank for new Sub-Station #6 along Staff Drive and Entrance Road “A.” This will be done in two phases.

Road closure: “B” Avenue between 5th Avenue and Arnold Street extended until 4 p.m. today. The road closure is needed to allow contractor to cut across “B” Avenue to

Road closure: Rapcon Road from Reserve Road to Patrol Road Phase I until 4 p.m. Jan. 18 and Phase II from 6 a.m. Jan. 18 until 4 p.m. June 15. Road closure is needed to allow contractor to replace Rapcon Road.

Parking space closure: 226 parking spaces in the parking lot surrounding Bldg. 3333 until July 1. The closure is needed for OG&E to demo Bldg. 3333 and construct a new Electrical Sub-Station #6 in the southeast corner of the parking lot.

Alleyway closure: Between Bldg. 3001 and Bldg. 3108 until Jan. 3. Closure is needed for safety and equipment storage during demolition of Bldg. 3108 and Zinc Mitigation project.

Road and parking closure: “D” Avenue between 5th Avenue and Arnold St. until Dec. 20 to allow contractor to demolish islands and install diagonal parking.

Restroom closure: Bldg. 3001 (Col. A87) until Jan. 29 for a complete interior renovation.

media. Within AFSC, our people are our most valuable resource.”

For additional information on AcqDemo, go to: Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition

Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project:http://acqdemo.hci.mil/(AFMC PA contributed to this article)

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said Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski, commander of Air Force Materiel Command. “AcqDemo is designed to improve agility and effectiveness by allowing greater

Approximately 13,000 AFMC personnel, 2,260 from Tinker, will be affected.

AcqDemo will cover mainly non-bargaining, supervisory and professional series employees. The command will continue to explore expanding it to all AFMC civilians.

Under AcqDemo, employees will no longer carry their GS designation and numbered grade. Instead, they will be placed in broadbands, or “pay bands,” comparable to their current grade and salary. Any pay increases or performance awards will be based on each employee’s contribution toward achieving their organization’s mission.

“AcqDemo is an opportunity to improve the civilian personnel system to better accomplish the AFMC mission,” said Ted Singer, AFMC AcqDemo Team Lead. “AcqDemo will allow greater supervisory control over personnel processes and at the same time expand the opportunities available to employees

system. This project not only provides a system that retains, recognizes and rewards employees for their contribution but also supports their personal and professional growth.”

The National Defense Authorization Act allowed the Department of Defense to conduct a personnel demonstration project with its civilian acquisition workforce and AcqDemo was implemented in 1999. Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., has been a participant since its inception. The command will be implementing AcqDemo within the small workforce of both bargaining and non-bargaining employees

at Arnold AFB, Tenn., in an effort to demonstrate its effectiveness. Additionally, there will be some bargaining unit employees at several Air Force Installation Contracting Agency locations.

To implement, all affected employees and their

beginning in January; dates and locations will be announced.

“Our goal is to ensure managers, supervisors, employees and the human resource professionals who service them have the information needed to successfully transition and thrive under AcqDemo,” said Christina Lhamon, AFSC Director of Personnel. “Communication initiatives will include

and a variety of media releases including social

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2 has old antiquated switchgear and has been the source of many power outages causing mission impacts in the past. Once this new substation is built and in service, the old Substation 2 will be demolished and a project will be programmed to put a parking lot in its place.

The Tinker Commander’s Action Line is a communications channel established for personnel to bring problems and observations to the com-mander’s attention.

The Action Line serves as an avenue for effecting positive change across Tinker Air Force Base and has led to improvements in safety, working conditions, quality of life and a better understanding of base pro-grams and processes.

Col. Stephanie Wilson 72nd Air Base Wing

Commander

When inquiries or comments are forwarded, a direct response should be received in a timely manner.

While we hope individuals will seek a more timely resolution of issues through their facility management or unit command channels, an individ-ual may visit the Commander’s Action Line tab on Tinker’s internal home page to submit an action line. Those who don’t have access to the home page can send an email to [email protected].

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Q:Now that Bldg. 3333 has been demolished, what is becoming of that

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A: Thank you for your concern over the land that was once occupied by Bldg. 3333.

You will soon see construction activities in that area for a new electrical substation that will replace the old electrical substation No. 2 located along Staff Drive to the west of the Bldg. 3333 site. Substation

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A Christmas never forgottenJohnnie Churchwell548th Propulsion Maintenance Squadron

Let me tell you about a Christmas never forgotten by a family — a mother raising four children alone.

The year was 1962. Mom had us bring out the Christmas decorations so we could enjoy the bright lights on the tree, the assorted colored ornaments and all of the other decorations. There was one decoration that stood out and reminded us of a special Christmas long ago. It was the nativity scene of Jesus’ birth, the reason for the season. The most treasured gift ever given to mankind.

As the days flew by and Christmas Day approached, we still had a beautiful tree, but there was something missing. There were no gifts under that tree. That’s when mom sat us four children down and explained that she didn’t have the money to buy gifts or the things it took to make a traditional

Christmas dinner. Still, God had blessed us with the most treasured gift, Jesus, and each other. We accepted that with much thanksgiving and joy.

The night of Christmas Eve finally arrived and the four of us knelt down to say our bedtime prayers, knowing that we wouldn’t be getting up on Christmas morning to presents or a big Christmas dinner. But, we were thankful for what we did have — Jesus, each other and the ingredients for a delicious bologna sandwich, with chips!

As we lay in our beds, we could hear mom in the living room praying and crying because she wasn’t able to provide gifts and an extravagant dinner for her family.

The four of us drifted off to sleep, but mom stayed up to make sure everything was secure for the night. Before she could go to bed, she heard a knock on the front door. She cautiously cracked the door open to

see who was there. To her surprise, two well-dressed men stood before her. They introduced themselves and asked if she was Mrs. Churchwell, with four children named Johnnie, Ronnie, Brenda and Anita. After Mom’s “yes,” they explained why they were there. These two men carried in Christmas gifts of every size and shape, plus everything it takes to have that extravagant dinner. They even had Christmas gifts for mom from each of us children.

Yea! Christmas morning finally arrived. As the four of us bounced out of bed to enjoy Christmas together, we got the biggest surprise ever. There were all kinds of gifts under our tree and the smell of Christmas ham with all of the goodies.

So, I want to say, from the four of us, thank you, Lord, and thank you Tinker employees then and now for helping families in need. Thanks for a Christmas never forgotten!

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Kimberly WoodruffStaff Writer

Tinker’s Airman Leadership School is the second-largest, developmental-level Enlisted Professional Military Education schoolhouse in Air Force Materiel Command. It recently hosted the most diverse group of students in its history. The class graduated yesterday.

ALS class 16-A was 25 percent larger than normal and was able to accommodate students from 32 different career fields, according to Master Sgt. Bobby Kazmir, ALS commandant.

“The outstanding instructors here at Tinker make it a point to capitalize on the diverse range of skills. This helps students see the value of what each and every person brings to the fight.”

Class 16-A was further diversified across the total force. Twenty percent of the student population hailed from the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve.

“We saw this as a perfect opportunity to help fulfill Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Mark Welsh’s vision of creating a fully integrated, operationally capable, total force,”

Sergeant Kazmir said.ALS also hosted three Navy students

from Strategic Communications Wing ONE.

“This was especially valuable to the training,” said Sergeant Kazmir. “With modern military operations being more joint than ever in our nation’s history, it is vital that the Department of Defense’s future leaders are truly able to see things from a joint perspective.”

The curriculum is embedded with how Airmen integrate and operate with Soldiers, Sailors and Marines. “The addition of students from other services truly offers an added dimension of how to work with and lead members of the joint team, and each instructor knows this,” Sergeant Kazmir said.

Veteran instructor Staff Sgt. Justin Stewart commented, “The joint lessons are great for opening up students’ eyes to the other branches, because we need to know more about our sister services. It’s inevitable that we’ll be working with them whether in garrison or deployed.”

Tinker’s newest instructor, Staff Sgt. David Trevino, said coming from a Security Forces background, he’s seen first-hand how troops deploy jointly.

“We have to rely on one another in theater, regardless of service,” he said. “Giving our students face-to-face contact with members of the other services enhances continuity for the warfighter downrange.”

Tech. Sgt. Rachael Long, senior instructor, said having Airmen come together and discuss operating jointly is certainly productive.

“However, without truly seeing things from the perspective of another service, learning isn’t as effective as it could be,” she said.

“The luxury of being able to educate jointly doesn’t happen as often as we’d like, so having our Navy brothers and sisters co-located with us here at Tinker presents a huge opportunity,” said Sergeant Kazmir. “With the integration accomplished here, learning occurs both ways. This adds value to all students regardless of


Airman Leadership Class 16-A is one of the most diverse, with 20 percent of the students being from Air National Guard and Reserve units and also three stu-dents from the Navy’s Strategic Communications Wing ONE.

service and creates a substantial return on investment across the DOD.”

Tinker Airman Leadership School executes the extremely critical mission of molding the Air Force’s future leaders and supervisors. The course is required by the Air Force before Senior Airmen can promote to Staff Sergeant.

Annually, the school graduates nearly 300 students over seven classes. While the overall focus is on Air Force leaders, the school hosts joint-services students whenever possible.

Sergeant Kazmir said to include the total force in this graduation, cadets with the Oklahoma Wing Civil Air Patrol, Edmond Composite Squadron, performed the color guard at graduation.

“This falls right in line with updated Air Force doctrine which includes Civil Air Patrol in the total force,” he said.

Tinker’s ALS diversifies

Air Force photo

Members of Airman Leadership Class 16-A .


Airman Leadership School students Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Ippolito, from Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron FOUR, and Senior Airman Sanchez Banks, from the 507th Maintenance Squadron, work together during a lesson in one of their classes.

Airman Leadership School

Members of the Airman Leadership School’s Class 16-A graduated yesterday. Graduates and award winners are:

137th Civil Engineer SquadronSenior Airman Ethan PattonSenior Airman Dylan RobinsSenior Airman Krystal Wolfe

138th Civil Engineer SquadronSenior Airman Ryan Erickson

507th Civil Engineer SquadronSenior Airman Travis Meske

507th Logistics Readiness SquadronStaff Sgt. Clifford MueggenborgSenior Airman Shalay Stancle

507th Maintenance SquadronSenior Airman Sanchez BanksSenior Airman Richard Nimakoh Boadu

552nd Aircraft Maintenance SquadronSenior Airman Timothy BurressSenior Airman Corey EdwardsSenior Airman Adam FilerSenior Airman Joseph HarrisSenior Airman Sherlaine RiveraSenior Airman Gregory RossSenior Airman Nicholas Wisor

552nd Air Control/Networks SquadronSenior Airman Andrew FreemanSenior Airman Cheyanne HarrisSenior Airman Bryan Mancebo Sebrell

552nd Maintenance SquadronSenior Airman Zackary GarnerSenior Airman Daniel Mauricio,

distinguished graduateSenior Airman Farris NorrisSenior Airman Andrew TroianoSenior Airman Cody WickhamSenior Airman Eric Zach

552nd Operations Support SquadronSenior Airman Jonathan LunaSenior Airman Shawn Simmons

72nd Comproller SquadronSenior Airman Kristen Cochran

72nd Dental SquadronSenior Airman Heather Weber

72nd Logistics Readiness SquadronSenior Airman Jordan Mcclelland

72nd Medical Operations SquadronSenior Airman Patrick Allen,

distinguished graduate

72nd Medical Support SquadronSenior Airman Kelton Eddins

72nd Security Forces SquadronSenior Airman Carley Philippe,

Freedom Citation Award winnerSenior Airman Brian Sanchez

960th Airborne Air Control SquadronSenior Airman John AlibertiSenior Airman Aaron SouzaSenior Airman Benjamin Weaver

963rd Airborne Air Control SquadronSenior Airman William Washko,

Leadership Award winner and distinguished graduate

964th Airborne Air Control SquadronSenior Airman Cody Desmarais,

Academic Achievement and Sharp Image

966th Airborne Air Control SquadronSenior Airman Brandon Adams

Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron THREE

Petty Officer 2nd Class Brianna Bays, John L. Levitow Award winner

Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron FOUR

Petty Officer 3rd Class Dane HussPetty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Ippolito

OL K 1 Weather GroupSenior Airman Freddie Martinez

Senior Airman Carley Philippe 72nd Security Forces Squadron

F r e e d o m — a simple word, with i m m e a s u r a b l e meaning. What is freedom? Some hear the word and immediately think of Old Glory, the red, white and blue. Some think of sacrifice… while others think of possibilities. Freedom takes on various forms because of individual experiences, and each form is equally powerful.

To me, freedom is a gift. Most Americans cannot fathom life without freedom. Why? All but 1 percent of our country’s population has never had the opportunity to see how other countries desperately long to reach the level of progression our country has gotten to. Sure, most are able to identify with what freedom provides, but when you witness an impoverished, disenfranchised country with your own eyes, that’s when freedom takes on an entirely different meaning. To witness such agony is humbling. Truthfully, my heart still aches because those families may never know the liberating happiness I have.

Long ago, a few bold people decided they wanted more for their children and future generations. They decided all citizens, as human beings, deserved to have the right to choose. They believed people should have the ability to work

Class 16-A graduates from leadership school

Freedom Citation Essay

Senior Airman Patrick Allen

Distinguished Graduate

Senior Airman Cody Desmarais

Academic Achievement and Sharp Image

Senior Airman Daniel Mauricio

Distinguished Graduate

Senior Airman William Washko

Leadership Award and Distinguished Graduate

Petty Officer 2nd Class Brianna Bays

John L. Levitow Award

See Essay page 12.

ACC charts path for remote aircrews, unitsHeadquarters Air Combat Command Public Affairs

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hard and achieve whatever they were willing to reach for, regardless of social status at birth. This innovative thinking started a movement. The same bold idea led to thousands willingly laying down their lives to ensure it became a reality. Since then, we as Americans have prospered in the pursuit of happiness and equality. We have inherited a society where liberty and possibilities

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have come before me. Because of those unapologetically brave men and women long ago, I have the opportunity to do anything I could ever dream of. I do not have to fear for my life for speaking my mind. I am able to contribute to a progressive society with intellectual thought and action. I have met women overseas in my Air Force journey who could only dream of this sort of idea. To them, this idea is only fantasy. There is not a more liberating feeling than knowing those around me are able to believe, achieve, and

conquer anything they set their hearts to without fear of reprisal or violence. This is powerful. However, freedom is not given. A devastating threat to our way of life lingers if we forget how we as a people have achieved freedom.

In order to continue to defend our freedoms and what they mean to each of us, we must remember. We must

so we could live on to achieve their fearless ideas. We would be doing these heroes an injustice if we did not take full advantage of those freedoms they fought so valiantly for. It is our duty to keep moving forward, keep

freedom lives on for our children and their children after them. The horror of oppression will seep back into society if we lay dormant and refuse to

moving. So, what does freedom mean to

me? There is no way to convey such a feeling in one word. If I had only one word to convey what freedom means to me, it would have to be hope. Hope leads us in each of our journeys to grasping our own piece of freedom.

Essay continued from page 9

DOD employees generally may not give gifts to a supervisor. There are some exceptions. For example, a subordinate may, on an occasional basis, give a gift (excluding cash) to a supervisor if it has a market value of $10 or less. Also, a subordinate

if they will be shared among several employees. Finally, if a subordinate is invited to a social event at the supervisor’s residence, the subordinate may give the supervisor a hospitality gift of the type and value customarily given on such an occasion. For example, a $15 bottle of wine or a plant would be acceptable as such a hospitality gift.

No ethics rule prohibits giving a holiday gift to a subordinate, but giving a gift to just one or some of your subordinates may create an appearance of favoritism.

DOD employees generally may not accept gifts from a “prohibited source” (e.g., a DOD contractor or a DOD contractor employee). There are exceptions. For example, under the $20/$50 rule, you may accept a gift (excluding cash) with a market value of $20 or less, as long as the total value of the gifts you accept under this rule from one source in a calendar year does not exceed $50. Also, under the personal relationship gift rule, you may accept a gift if it is clear that it is motivated by a family relationship or a personal friendship, and if the donor pays for the gift with personal funds. Senior leaders should be cautious of using this

There are no ethics rules that prohibit giving a holiday gift to a contractor employee. However, be aware that the DOD contractor may have a policy that prohibits accepting gifts from government employees.

gifts will have approximately the same value, this is permissible, since all participants will receive an item that has approximately the same value as the item they gave.

DOD 7000.14-R, Volume 12, Chapter 30, para. 300502, states: “Department of Defense personnel shall not solicit, fundraise for, or otherwise request or encourage the offer of a gift. Acceptance Authorities shall not accept gifts offered contrary to this policy.” A

Guidance” states: “You may not solicit outside sources for your party. This includes funds, food, and items.”

APFs may not be used to purchase or mail seasonal greeting cards, even if they are in the name of a DOD/AF organization, rather than an individual.

Rules on use of APFs for holiday decorations are at AFI 65-601, V1, para. 4.28.

C1.4.9.2, states: “Care packages are considered personal mail and cannot be mailed using appropriated funds.”

What is a gift?


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Three members of the 72nd Medical Group were recently honored with 72nd Air Base Wing Wildcatter Awards.

Capt. Jennifer Landucci, staff psychiatrist, has excelled in her duties as one of two staff psychiatrists assigned to the 72nd Medical Operations Squadron. She has performed her duties as the alternate medical director, Disaster Mental Health Response team chief,

Medical Authority phenomenally as an up and coming leader and mentor. During her tenure at Tinker, she has led

three civilian suicides, equipping each member and unit affected with grief counseling techniques. Additionally,

affecting the management of care for

Staff Sgt. Lilibeth Jumawan has

she skillfully oversaw the production

This assisted the wing’s overall dental readiness rate to an outstanding 98

Jumawan is recognized by the providers and patients for outstanding attention to detail of the laboratory prostheses that come from her lab.

Kenneth Hamilton is pivotal to the

managing the training of more than

a year with a 95 percent completion rate

Health Systems specialist, he executes clinical support for 13 providers and

medical records. Mr. Hamilton has also been essential in training and mentoring new Airmen into the Flight and Operational Medicine

administration standards as well as strengthening the future technologists

Courtesy photo

Capt. Fernando Nicolalde, a pilot with the 552nd Operations Group, recently recieved the 2015 Airlift Tanker Association Young Leader-ship Award for Air Combat Command. His award package included

-mander for the Aircrew Flight Equipment (formerly known as Life Sup-port) and Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape shops, as well as from his deployment to Southwest Asia, where he served as an

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Section A Friday December 18, 2015

Air Force photo by Kimberly Woodruff

One-year-old Kate Noel poses for a photo with Santa Claus during the Rhythm Kids/Play Group holiday party Dec. 10. Kate is the daughter of Kevin and Steph-anie Noel. Mr. Noel is a member of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. Rhythm Kids/Play Group, for parents and kids under 5 years old, is held from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Balfour Beatty Community Center on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. For more details, call Family Advocacy at 582-6604.

Base dietitian offers food safety tips for the holidaysJohn ParkerStaff Writer

The holidays and great food go together like the Air Force and open sky. Just as air safety is a priority, the days of feasts and leftovers are a good time for family and friends to brush up on food safety.

Tinker’s own Wendi Knowles, a registered dietitian with the 72nd Medical Group Health Promotion program, answers a few questions about some common quandaries that

pop up for cooks and gobblers (the human kind) near the end of the year.

What are your top tips for making sure food is safe and stays safe at holiday get-togethers?

Make sure food stays out of the danger zone. That is colder than 40 degrees for chilled food and warmer than 140 degrees for hot food. The danger zone is 41 degrees to 139 degrees. You want to stay out of that range. That’s a big deal.

Another one is the two-hour rule. Two hours is the maximum amount of

time for anything to be out on a counter or table. A lot of people leave things out all day, and it is very dangerous to do that. And that’s for the wintertime. In summer, it’s about an hour.

What about pies and cakes?Anything that is a moist-type

food tends to have more bacteria accumulation. One of them is a pumpkin pie; it shouldn’t be out for more than two hours. It’s made with milk and eggs and those are things that can go bad quickly.

Pumpkin, cream pies, and custard

pies — those kinds of pies need to be refrigerated after a couple of hours. Think of pumpkin pie like a cheesecake. They both need to be refrigerated.

Pecan pies are fine for leaving out longer, but all pies will remain fresh longer in the refrigerator. The inside of the pecan pie is primarily sugar-based. It’s a bit moist inside, but it doesn’t have a lot of the milk and eggs and those kinds of things that are much more susceptible.

Fruit pies should be fine, too, See Food page 5a.

2a — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — December 18, 2015

Chaplain (Capt.) Matthew D. MendenhallTinker Chapel

Finding a place of peace and quiet these days can be very challenging; yet, the importance for each of us to find some “alone time” cannot be understated.

On Dec. 6, the Tinker Chapel dedicated the Serenity Chapel, which exists to provide members of the Team Tinker community a quiet place to go any time they wish.

The room on the far west end of the Tinker Chapel has been converted to a 24-hour access meditation and prayer room. Individuals are welcome to enter what is now known as the Serenity Chapel and enjoy it as a quiet place to “get away” for as long as they would like.

The concept began last year from Wing Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Sammy Tucker’s desire to provide a place

Tinker Chapel dedicates its new Serenity Chapel

Courtesy photos

The newly dedicated Serenity Chapel features hand-painted artwork by Cherie Elliott, the wife of Deputy Wing Chaplain (Maj.) Ralph Elliot.

where the Tinker community could come and simply pray — anytime they wish. However, space was limited. It was from this desire, and some creative thinking among the Tinker Chapel team, that a once lackluster entryway was transformed.

Cherie Elliott, wife of Deputy Wing Chaplain (Maj.) Ralph Elliott, hand painted the Serenity Chapel with a stunning landscape mural. The mural took three months to complete and transformed the once cold entryway into a place of thought and reflection.

Among other changes, the chapel exterior door locks were relocated to allow 24-hour access to the Serenity Chapel while keeping the main chapel secure.

Many times a few minutes of peace and quiet is exactly what people need. So whether it’s on the way to work, at lunch time or on your way home, the Serenity Chapel is a quiet place to pause and reflect.

December 18, 2015 — www.TinkerTakeOff.com — 3a

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Lorraine CaddyRetiree Activities Office Director

The holidays will soon be over and life will go back to normal.

Remember that the Retiree Activities Office in Bldg. 460 will be closed beginning Dec. 21 and will not reopen until Jan. 4. However, the director will be checking the phone and computer for anything needing action, so we are “still serving!”

The RAO staff would appreciate some of you stepping forward and joining our organization to help support the Tinker AFB mission. If you have three hours a week you can spare, contact the office in January. We would love to have you as a member of our organization.

If you want to check us out, we will have our next monthly meeting at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 7 at the Tinker Club. Hope to see you there.


Last week the Tinker chapter of Federally Employed Women made a donation of 103.6 pounds of non-perishable food items to the Tinker Food Pantry. Gia Easley, with Airman and Family Readiness Center, right, accepted the donation from Beverly Jones, FEW president, center, and Macy Garcia, a University of Central Oklahoma student volunteer. The FEW recently sponsored a “Caring & Sharing for the Holidays” community service project collecting food and blankets. The blankets collected will be do-nated to veterans at the VA hospital. For more information regarding FEW, contact Ms. Jones at [email protected] or visit FEW.org.

Food for the holidays Military Retiree News

• Tinker Main Exchange Manager’s Special for today through Dec. 20.

— Take an additional 30 percent off at the register on ladies, men’s and children’s permanently marked clearance apparel; all clearance footwear and slippers for the entire family and clearance fine jewelry, fashion jewelry, self-select watches and showcase watches.

— Customers who use their Military Star card will receive an additional 10 percent off clearance merchandise at the register.

— The following regular priced items are 30 percent off, with the discount taken at the register: Men’s sportswear from Nautica, Polo Ralph Lauren, Polo Sport, Denim & Supply, Calvin Klein Jeans, Chaps, Tommy Hilfiger, JW and R&R. Young men’s apparel from Vans, Zoo York, Machine, No Fear, Vintage 1946 and Retrofit. Men’s boxed dress shirt/tie sets. All regular priced missy, women’s and petites apparel from Michael Kors, Vince Camuto, Ellen Tracy, Lucky Brand, Ralph Lauren, RL Denim & Supply, Kuhl, Splash and JW. All missy dresses. All Passport Sweaters Only. Entire stock of ladies socks, daywear (dept. 1173) and hosiery. Entire stock of children’s, ladies and men’s dress and casual footwear (excludes athletic footwear) and Asics athletic footwear for the family. Men’s Amigaz and all boxed fashion jewelry.

— Take 20 percent off all fine jewelry and showcase watches

• Cutco Cutlery is at the Exchange from 10 to 6 p.m. daily through Dec. 20. While here, Cutco will have special military exchange discounts on their entire product line, including 20 to 35 percent off sets and 10 to 20 percent off individual packages. You can find Cutco right inside the Main Entrance to the Exchange.

Exchange News

TOSC awarding scholarships Tinker Officers’ Spouses’ Club

Every year the Tinker Officers’ Spouses’ Club honors select students and spouses of U.S. military members with a number of educational scholarship awards to acknowledge their outstanding academic achievement and community participation.

Those eligible to apply for the scholarship awards are dependents of U.S. military members, high school seniors who are dependents of U.S. military members or of civil service employees at Tinker Air Force Base. Last year, the Tinker Officers’ Spouses’ Club contributed $12,000 to be awarded to the recipients.

Kristin Brown, manager of the Tinker Thrift Shop and member

of the Tinker Officers’ Spouses’ Club, said the net profits from the Tinker Thrift Shop goes to these educational scholarships.

“The Thrift Shop is staffed by volunteers and TOSC members; we accept donations and consignments throughout the year,” she said.

The thrift shop is located in Bldg. 6002, the corner of Arnold and McNarney in front of Gerrity Gym. It is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and quarterly from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

“The Thrift Shop welcomes anyone with access to Tinker AFB,” Ms. Brown said.

Spouse applicants must be pursuing their first undergraduate

degree (enrolled either as a full-time or part-time student). High school senior applicants must be graduating from high school in the greater Oklahoma City area. All applicants must plan to enroll as full-time students at an accredited college or university for the 2016-2017 academic year. See applications for specific eligibility and qualification requirements.

Applications are available online at www.tinkerosc.org. Applications must be postmarked no later than Feb. 12.

For more information, contact Emily Layman at [email protected].

Don’t forget to stop by the Tinker Thrift Shop and support Tinker’s military families!

Tinker Helping Agencies Suicide Prevention - Lifeline ............................... 1-800-273-8255

Airman and Family Readiness .......................................739-2747Base Chapel .................................................................. 734-2111Employee Assistance Program ........................... 1-800-222-0364Equal Opportunity Office ...............................................739-7889Family Advocacy ............................................................582-6604Health and Wellness Center ..........................................734-6575Community Support Coordinator ...................................736-3215Command Post ..............................................................739-2171Security Forces ..............................................................734-3737Sexual Assault 24-hour line ...........................................734-7272211 Directory (Non-Profit Agencies) ....................................... 211YWCA (Abuse Services) ................................................917-9922Civilian Health Promotion Services ...............................582-6817AFMC Wellness Support Center ...........www.afmcwellness.com

For Civilians

ADAPT .......................................................................... 582-6605Airman and Family Readiness ...................................... 739-2747Base Chapel ..................................................................734-2111Equal Opportunity Office .............................................. 739-7889Family Advocacy ........................................................... 582-6604Mental Health ............................................................... 582-6603Military Family Life Counselors ..................................... 432-6311Command Post ............................................................. 739-2171Security Forces ............................................................. 734-3737Sexual Assault 24-hour line .......................................... 734-7272Domestic Abuse Hotline and Services .......................... 415-0599

For Military Tinker Commissary Christmas/New Year Hours

Following are the holiday hours for the Tinker Commissary:

Dec. 24: Close at 4 p.m.Dec. 25: ClosedDec. 26: Open at 7 a.m.Dec. 31: Open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.Jan. 1: ClosedJan. 2: Open at 7 a.m.


Give yourself a hand: Avoid caregiver burnout, get the help you needEmployee Assistance Program

Caregiving is one of the most important roles anyone can perform. Caring for another person can be both highly rewarding and quite challenging. If the day-in and day-out expectations and demands become draining, one remedy is to seek outside support. This can come from professional programs like the Employee Assistance Program. You can also get assistance from local and state government-run programs, as well as your family, friends and spiritual community.

Pulling together your “A” team One day, a loved one may be doing

well and taking care of his or her daily needs; days later, that same person may need full-time care because of an accident or medical complications.

Realizing that you can’t do it all by yourself is natural. When you see the staff that the average hospital patient sees in a day, you begin to understand sometimes it takes a number of people with different talents and strengths to effectively care for someone.

So, find your team for maximum support. The EAP can help you with resources on homecare agencies, useful local and state programs,

transportation, and more. The EAP also offers short-term counseling if you need someone to talk with — about anything related to your experience as a caregiver.

Caring for the caregiver Being a caregiver can be an all-

consuming occupation. It’s not difficult to imagine how overwhelmed a caregiver can become — being “on call” for so many hours a day. Even with all the demands, caregivers can be reluctant to reach out for help.

So if you know someone who’s a caregiver, don’t be afraid to offer some assistance to lighten the load. And rather than saying “let me know if I can do anything,” look for ways to provide meaningful help. Give him or her some concrete choices of exactly how you can help.

The important thing is to be there for the caregiver in whatever way you can. Even small things can be a big help:

• Find someone to cover the caregiver’s duties and then take the caregiver out for some time away. Even if it’s just a meal, a short walk, or a cup of coffee outside the home, that break can really make a big difference.

• Visit and help with light housework

or other tasks that make the caregiver’s job easier.

• Offer to drive the person being cared for to one of his or her appointments, including doctor appointments, care programs, etc.

• Ask the caregiver if he or she would like you to research useful programs and support groups for extra help.

• Bigger commitments can help, too.• Propose a day or night of the week

to cover the caregiver duties, if you’re able.

• Offer to hire a professional housecleaner to relieve the caregiver of some of the burdens of housekeeping.

• Arrange for a professional caregiver come in from time to time to relieve the primary caregiver.

By providing even a little time away for a caregiver, you can make a world of difference. This respite from regular duties can allow him or her to recharge and renew. This can help the caregiver return to his or her duties refreshed, relaxed, and better equipped to focus on their important role.

Self-careSelf-care is not a luxury; it’s a

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regroup in order to be at your best for those you care for. Even ten minutes by yourself in the morning can help. Try listening to relaxing music with a cup of tea, or take a walk outside. Ideally, you should have time away—even an hour or two—on a regular basis. This time away can be used for self-care:

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NORAD celebrates 60 years tracking SantaNorth American Aerospace Defense Command

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) —The North American Aerospace Defense Command is celebrating the 60th anniversary of tracking Santa’s Yuletide journey.

The NORAD Tracks Santa website features Santa’s North Pole Village, which includes a holiday countdown, games, activities and more.

Official NORAD Tracks Santa apps are also available in the Windows, Apple and Google Play stores, so parents and children can count down the days until Santa’s launch on their smartphones and tablets. Tracking opportunities are also offered on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Google Plus. Santa followers simply need to type “@noradsanta” into each search engine to get started.

This year, the website features the NORAD headquarters in the North Pole Village and highlights of the program over the past 60 years.

Tracking Santa’s flight

Starting at 2:01 a.m. EST on Dec. 24, website visitors can watch Santa make preparations for his flight. NORAD’s “Santa Cams” will stream videos on the website as Santa makes his way over various locations. Then at 6 a.m. EST, trackers worldwide can speak with a live phone operator to inquire as to Santa’s whereabouts by dialing the toll-free number 1-877-Hi-NORAD (1-877-446-6723) or by sending an email to [email protected].

Any time on Dec. 24, Windows Phone users can ask Cortana for Santa’s location, and OnStar subscribers can press the OnStar button in their vehicles to locate Santa.

NORAD Tracks Santa is possible, in large part, to the efforts and services of numerous program contributors, NORAD officials said.


Poster contest winners announced

Youth Tobacco Prevention Poster Contest winners that were part of the 2015 Great American Smokeout are:

Category III (ages 9-12) Winner: Taylor Garcia, age 12

Category IV (ages 13-17) Winner: Lindsey Sciberras, age 14

Category V (age 18+) Winner: Rachael McClease, age 18

Fan Favorite Winner: Ashlyn Christopher, age 13

because they’re really mostly sugar based as well. Just remember that none of them should be eaten after leaving out for two days.

Based on frosting, any cake that’s got a whipped cream or cream cheese frosting needs special care. If we make a carrot cake with a cream cheese topping, that shouldn’t be left out. You can set it out a little beforehand to get to room temperature if you prefer the cake that way, but you should count that time in your two hours that you’re leaving it out.

What about reheating hot foods after two hours?

You could, but you’d need to reheat it thoroughly. Typically leftovers need to heat to 165, so you want to reheat it to make sure you’re killing the bacteria. And then you’re OK to put it back out again. To stay safe with any heated food, people should be using a chafing dish, crockpot or warming tray.

What are some lesser-known dangers to be aware of?

Leaving food out for more than two hours is a big one and can be tricky. If you’re going to make a tray of cold cuts, for example, you want to use smaller trays and have many of them. You don’t want to refill a tray that has been lying out that could have bacteria; you want a fresh tray with fresh cold cuts. Replace the tray, don’t just refill the tray.

Some people still put the stuffing in the bird and that’s not recommended. The bird has bacteria inside of it, so if you stick the stuffing inside of it, it picks up some of that bacteria.

Also when you’re testing the temperature of the turkey, people will test the meat portion only and not the inside of the stuffing and the stuffing may not get heated to the appropriate temperature to kill that bacteria. Make stuffing separately.

What precautions should be taken with leftovers?

If you’re making ahead of time, use shallow dishes to cool faster. Let’s say I made mashed potatoes to store in the refrigerator to reheat them later. Not a problem to do that, but when you make them and you’re putting them in the fridge you want to put them in shallow dishes and maybe multiple rather than just a big pile of mashed potatoes because the inside doesn’t get cooled down appropriately and it will also heat up the refrigerator as well.

So putting things once you’ve cooked them into shallow dishes helps the cool-down process be more across that whole product rather than just on the top portion with the inside not cooled down appropriately.

Along those lines I recommend everybody have a food temperature gauge in their house. For food safety it is probably the No. 1 product I recommend. Every kitchen should

have one and one should be outside with the grill if you use a grill.

The kind with a metal wire is the best. You can put it in while you’re cooking and make certain that everything reaches the proper temperature. You can also test the temperature of the foods in a warming tray or in the crockpot, so you can make sure they are at the proper temperature at all times.

What about storing leftovers in the refrigerator or freezer?

Use a container that is freezer compatible. Freezer wrap or freezer bags should be used, not plastic wrap or foil. Why? Freezer burn. Put dates on things and use within six months. If not stored properly, the contents won’t last even six months.

For the fridge, airtight is best. Plastic wrap and foil are not really airtight, and usually air is what can cause spoilage or bacteria. I recommend proper storage containers for long-term storage. Plastic wrap and foil would only be short term, and you should try to get the air out. Today, most containers are good for the refrigerators, but read your labels. Things will stay fresher and safer longer in containers.

Another item people should have is a marker on your fridge so you can date those leftovers. My favorite saying is “if in doubt throw it out.” If you don’t know how long it’s been in there, you should not take the chance.

Sending friends and family home with leftovers is a tradition for some, too. What would you advise about that?

The best thing to do is to refrigerate them after you have the meal. If it’s been refrigerated for a period of time and the temp is where it needs to be, and then you can be safe with that 30-minute drive.

There are those very inexpensive “cold” bags you can get that will hold cold food. If it’s a short drive, those insulated bags are great to have in general. If there’s a long drive you want to bring an ice chest or something you can put food in to take back with you.

Put stuff back in the fridge as quickly as you can. We often divide the leftovers up when we start cleaning up the buffet. That helps, too, because it spreads it out and cools it down faster.

Any other parting tips? The general rule for leftovers is

three to four days then freeze. USDA Foodkeeper is an app on Android and iOS I would recommend. USDA has a twitter feed for food safety tips. Foodsafety.gov is a good site. The USDA meat and poultry hotline is live Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 888-674-6854.

Contact Ms. Knowles at 736-2169 or [email protected].

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Monday/Wednesday League W L Pct.Flight Controllers 1 0 1.000Showtime 1 0 1.00072 MDG 1 0 1.000Bunch of Losers 1 0 1.00072 ABW (CE) 1 0 1.000Turn Up 1 0 1.000552 AMXS 1 0 1.000Sheet Metal 0 1 0.000B-2 Bombers 0 1 0.000507/513/35 Reserves 0 1 0.000552 MXS 0 1 0.00072 SFS 0 1 0.000

Tuesday/Thursday League W L Pct.Garbage 1 0 1.000552 ACNS 1 0 1.000SCW-1 1 0 1.000552 OSS 1 0 1.00072 CPTS 1 0 1.000VQ-4 1 0 1.000No Games This Week 1 1 0.50072 LRS 0 1 0.000Tropic Thunder 0 2 0.000752 OSS 0 1 0.00072 OSS 0 1 0.000

STANDINGS (as of Dec. 11)

Turn Up 37 B2-Bombers 3372 ABW (CE) 57

507/513/35 Reserves 2172 CPTS 33 752 OSS 29552 OSS 45 72 OSS 2472 MDG 59 72 SFS 40Bunch of Losers 61 552 MXS 31No Games This Week 44

Tropic Thunder 37

RESULTS (Dec. 7-10 games)

Jan. 11 Sheet Metal vs. 72 SFS 5 p.m.B-2 Bombers vs. Bunch of Losers

6 p.m.

Jan. 12 VQ-7 vs. 72 OSS 5 p.m. 552 ACNS vs. 752 OSS 6 p.m.

Jan. 13 Showtime vs. 552 MXS 5 p.m.50 7/513/35 Reserves vs. 72 MDG

6 p.m.

Jan. 14 No Games This Week vs. 72 LRS

5 p.m.VQ-4 vs 72 CPTS 6 p.m.

Timothy Ray Green, 72 ABW (CE) – 24 points

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UPCOMING GAME OF THE WEEK

INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL John Parker

Staff Writer

Speed and snake-bite steals proved too much for 72 SFS Dec. 9, but not before Security Forces threatened a comeback early in the second half.

72 MDG topped Security Forces 59-40 in their first meeting of the intramural basketball season. The teams are in the Monday/Wednesday night league.

Security Forces took an early 6-4 lead with disciplined perimeter passing and the game’s first 3. Med Group, however, quickly unleashed their defensive speed as Tahj Fuller and Jarvis Bradley combined to force four turnovers. At 8:59 left in the 16-minute half, MDG’s lead climbed to 21-10.

Still battling a strong defense, 72 SFS also struggled to score. Med Group filled baskets to overflowing, including Patrick Allen’s trio of consecutive treys, to climb to 38-17. The half ended 38-18.

The speedy Allen and team captain Zhamar McAdory harassed SFS on both ends of the court in that half and later. Allen was the game’s high scorer – 16 – followed by McAdory with 14.

Med Group changed their lineup at the start of the second half, while Security Forces bumped up their attack.

With the game 44-22 with nine minutes left, 72 SFS didn’t allow a Med Group score for the next six minutes, cutting MDG’s lead to 44-35. Security Forces benefited from higher basket percentages and a spate of fouls by MDG that SFS capitalized into points. Antoine Simmons was the team’s high scorer with eight.

Med Group rallied back at 2:35 with the same intensity that fueled their halftime lead. Although SFS fouled to slow them down, Med Group ended the game with nearly the same point margin as they held at halftime.

McAdory said the team substituted in the second half to give SFS a different look.

“They slowly, but surely, came within nine and we decided to make a change,” McAdory said. “I thought it was a test of their pride. I was glad to see my fellow Airmen fight back.”

Week of games canceledSports Director Pat Griffin

announced some good news/bad news for intramural basketball next year.

The bad news is that all games in the first week of January are canceled. The good news is that the Gerrity Fitness Center gym is getting new bleachers.

Workers will be installing the bleachers that week and the games will be rescheduled, Ms. Griffin said.

The new bleachers will improve options for spectators who currently stand or sit on the floor or use a limited number of available folding chairs.

“Thank you all for your patience and understanding, and as always, thanks for all you do for the sports program on base,” Ms. Griffin told coaches and players in an email.

Med Group sews up battle of the 72s

Air Force photos by John Parker

72 MDG’s Zhamar McAdory leaps for a shot between Security Forces’ Travis White, left, and Joseph Currie, in the Dec. 9 contest that Med Group won 59-40 at the Gerrity Fitness Center. Games will resume Jan. 11 after a holiday break and a week to install new bleachers in the gym.

72 MDG’s Brandon Hibner and 72 SFS’ Joseph Currie vie for the ball in their Dec. 9 game at the Gerrity Fitness Center. Med Group won 59-40.

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mobility. For more information, call 734-5505.FIT Health & Human Performance Program: Training course to enhance active duty member’s health and physical fitness. Classes include running, strength, core, flexibility, cardio, functional movement conditioning, nutrition education and health risk assessments. For more information, call 734-5505.FIT Program: This is an eight-week class meeting for one hour Mondays through Fridays. Class times are as follows: 1 to 2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and 7 to 8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. First class meets at the Tinker Wellness Center, Bldg. 5922. This class is designed for anyone needing assistance with enhancing health and fitness performance. The focus will be running, strength and core training, flexibility, functional movement and nutrition education. Members CANNOT be on a profile. The FIT memorandum must be signed for participation. Please contact Traci Fuhrman at 734-5505 for a copy of the memo. FTG with DASH Diet: Come learn about how to lower blood pressure using the DASH Diet, a low sodium approach to lowering blood pressure. For more information, call 582-6817.Holiday Health and Safety: This class will discuss travel safety, food safety, keeping the kids and pets safe, managing holiday stress and remembering safety around trees, candles, fireplaces, string lights and more. For more information, call 582-6817.Immunizations and Vaccinations: The class will discuss some vaccine-preventable diseases, how vaccines work and what adults should know about vaccines to stay healthy. For more details, call 582-6817.Infant Massage Class: Bring your baby 0-12 months old for a hands-on learning experience you both will enjoy. Learn techniques to calm and soothe your baby while increasing bonding and stimulating your baby’s brain development. Call 582-6604 to enroll. Kumihimo Braiding: Learn how to use a Kumi Loom and braid a Kumihimo necklace. Looms are available for in class use. Cost is $45 per class, including supplies. To sign up, call 734-5615.Love and Logic Parenting Class: This class is for parents of children ages 6 through 12. Techniques taught are simple and easy to learn; teach responsibility and character; lower the parents’ stress level; have immediate positive effects. For details, call Family Advocacy at 582-6604.Lunch Bowl Special: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays at Tinker Bowling Center. Bowl for $1.50 per game. For information, call 734-3484.Lunch Special: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays at the Tinker Club. The club serves up a buffet and a soup and salad bar. Themed lunches are offered on Tuesdays. Themes include Mongolian, Mexican and ‘A Taste of Italy’ pasta lunch.Muscle Make-Over Class: 4:15 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays at Bldg. 3705 Fitness Center. Equipment used includes bars, weights, bands, medicine balls and body resistance. Cost is $3 per class or $12 per month for unlimited classes with Traci. For more information, call 734-4664.Open Revolving Senior Bowling League, noon Wednesdays at Tinker Bowling Center. Bowl three games nine-pin no-tap for $3.75 per bowler. For more information, call 734-3484.Pick & Paint Class: Children ages 5 to

15 can join the Pick & Paint class where they get to pick out their very own ceramic piece to paint. Cost is only $20. To sign up or get details, call 734-5615.Pilates Class: 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesdays at Bldg. 3705 Fitness Center. This class focuses on building strength in the deeper postural “core” muscles to assist with the development of stability throughout the entire torso. Cost is $2 per class or $12 a month for unlimited classes with Traci. For details, call 734-4664.Power Pump Class: 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on the multipurpose court at the Gerrity Fitness Center. Equipment used includes bars, weights, bands, medicine balls and your own body resistance. For more

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information, call 734-5607. Call to ensure class is available on a holiday.Pre-Deployment Briefing: 8 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 1 to 2:30 p.m. Fridays at Airman and Family Readiness Center. The A&FRC provides individual and group briefings ensuring military members and their families have completed necessary preparations for deployment. This includes assistance for families of deployed personnel of all services and DOD personnel. If you have an inquiry or a problem, the readiness NCO is prepared to assist our community. For more details, call 739-2747.Pre-Separation Consultation: 2 to 4:15 p.m. Wednesdays at Airman and Family Readiness Center. The purpose of this

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MANDATORY pre-separation counseling is to ensure all active duty separating service members have the opportunity to be made aware of the transition services and benefits available to assist them and their spouses in adjusting to civilian life. For more information, call 739-2747.Reintegration Briefing: 8 to 9:30 a.m. Thursdays at Airman and Family Readiness Center. These group briefings ensure military members and their families have necessary information for a smooth reunion. Tapes and handouts available for all on tips for a successful reunion. For more details, call 739-2747.Résumé Writing Workshop participants will learn valuable information on private industry résumé writing techniques, formats and guidelines, cover letters and


workout guaranteed to raise your heart rate. Follow an instructor on a simulated ride through terrains, hills and jumps while controlling your own resistance. For more information, call 734-4664. Spin Classes are also held from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. and 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Bldg. 216 Fitness Annex. For details, call 734-2163.Spice It Up: 11 a.m. to noon in Bldg. 3334 Library Room 119. This class will discuss common herbs and spices that can boost flavor, what to do if a recipe calls for fresh herbs but you only have dried

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course will review running fundamentals and will implement a progressive running program. For more information, call 734-5505.Senior Day: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays at the bowling center. Seniors 55 and older bowl for $1.25. For details, call 734-3484.Social Hour: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Fridays at the Tinker Club. Free food and rotating drink specials for all club members and only $5 for non-members. Spin Class: 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Bldg. 3705 Fitness Center. A high energy non-impact

more. The second half of the workshop goes into more detail on federal résumés.Rhythm Kids/Playgroup: Rhythm Kids offers singing, dancing and parachute play to parents and children under 5 years old. Bring your children for an exuberant experience for both of you. After the active fun of Rhythm Kids, relax and watch the kids play while you make new friends at Playgroup. No sign-ups needed. For more information, call 582-6604.Running Performance: Interactive four-week program designed to improve running technique and performance. The

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herbs, how to store herbs and spices and even a few added health benefits. For more information, call 582-6817.Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Tinker Library. Join the fun at the Tinker Library as Mr. Peter reads great stories during the weekly story time. Story Time/Playgroup: Join the group for stories, then relax at Playgroup. For parents and kids under 5 years old. Held at the Balfour Beatty Community Center on the first and third Thursdays. For information, call Family Advocacy at 582-6604.Strength and Conditioning Class: 11 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Thursdays at Bldg. 216 Fitness Annex. Come to these free strength and conditioning classes and make a 180 change. For more information and to sign up for the class, call 734-2163.Tinker Family Orientation: Base in-processing briefings (A&FRC, Commander, Chief, Housing, Education, Legal, IG, EFMP, SLO, EO, Readiness, Safety, Marketing, MFLC, Chapel, etc.) for active duty personnel and families newly assigned to Tinker AFB. For more information, call 739-2747. For Navy members, this is coordinated by the administrative section.Transition GPS: Mandatory course for all separating members of the Armed Forces. Topics include VA Benefits, GI Bill, TRICARE, employment, résumé writing, interview skills, budget and TMO. Spouses encouraged, but must pre-register. For details, call 739-2747.Tree of Life Pendant Class: Sign up to make a Tree of Life Pendant with birthstones. Use your own birthstone color or someone else’s to make a perfect, personalized gift. Cost is $45 per class and includes supplies.VA Career Track 2-Day Class: The Career Technical Training Track is designed to assist you in:• Defining technical career goals• Identifying required credentials• Finding career technical training

opportunities • Identifying local Veteran resources • Utilizing your VA education benefitsParticipants must complete the Core GPS program in order to attend this class. For more information, call 734-2747.Yoga Class: 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays on the multipurpose court at the Gerrity Fitness Center. Class emphasizes the training of the core abdominal and back muscles to stabilize the torso and allow the entire body to move freely. For details, call the Gerrity Fitness Center at 734-5607. Yoga Flow Class: 3:45 to 4:25 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Bldg. 3705 Fitness Center. This class ties postures together with breath and movement, into a flowing combination of strength and balance. Improve strength, flexibility and balance, reduce the effects of stress while strengthening the body’s immune system. Cost is $3 per class or $12 per month for unlimited classes with Traci. For more information, call 734-4664.Zumba Class: 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on the multipurpose court at the Gerrity Fitness Center. For more information, call 734-5607. Zumba is also held every Monday from 4:15 to 5 p.m. at the Bldg. 3705 Fitness Center. Cost for this class is $3 per class or $12 per month for unlimited classes with Traci. For more information, call 734-4664.

Tinker Chapel Recurring EventsCATHOLICFor more information, call Jim Black at 734-8158 or the chapel at 734-2111.Weekend Mass: Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. to noon Sundays. Daily Mass starts at 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the chapel.Holy Days of Obligation: Mass at 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.Fellowship is held the second weekend of the month after Saturday and Sunday Mass.Confession is from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays at the chapel or by appointment.Catholic Women of the Chapel meet at 9 a.m. for fellowship and 9:30 a.m. for

Religious Education: 10:30 a.m. Sunday in the R.E. Bldg. For more information, call Julie Bierne at 734-2111.Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA): Classes for those interested in coming into communion with the Catholic church are held at 9 a.m. Sundays. For more details, call the chapel at 734-2111.Rosary Prayer Group: Before Mass at 11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.Ladies Rosary Guild starts at 1 p.m. Thursdays in chapel rooms 1 and 2. Pre-Baptism Class starts at 12:15 p.m. the last Sunday of the month.Choir Rehearsals Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. Sundays for the 9 a.m. Mass.Catholic Pastoral Council starts at

month.

PROTESTANT

call Janina Peter at 734-8986.General Protestant Service: 11 a.m. to noon, with Children’s Church.Communion: First Sunday of the month.Sunday school: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sundays

in the fellowship hall until the R.E. Bldg. is

and children of all ages at the chapel. Call Brandi Briscoe at 734-2111 for details.Wee Church is offered for children 6 months to 3 years during Protestant Bible studies from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and

Fellowship Sunday: Third Sunday of the

Weekly Fellowship Dinner: Groups meet for fellowship at 6 p.m. Wednesdays.

children’s programs, follow. Protestant Retirees of the Chapel meet

restaurants. Call 734-2111 for details.Protestant Women of the Chapel meet for Bible study at 7 p.m. Wednesdays in room

Tinker Youth of the Chapel to 12th graders. Meet for Bible Study Wednesdays in Room 9 at 7 p.m. For

at 971-4499.Protestant Men of the Chapel meet at 7 p.m. Wednesdays in the fellowship hall. For information, call Chaplain (Maj.) John

Protestant Children of the Chapel: Elementary age children meet at 7 p.m. Wednesdays in rooms 1 and 2. For more details, call Brandi Briscoe at 734-2111. Protestant Young Adults of the Chapel for college and career ages. The

Call Chaplain (Capt.) Bill Mesaeh Jr. at 734-2111.Choir rehearsalsin the sanctuary. The praise team rehearses

7 p.m. The Youth Praise band/choir

Briscoe at 734-2111 for more information.Protestant Parish Council starts at 11:30

classrooms one and two.Baptism - Call the chapel at 734-2111.

ECUMENICALFirst 1,000 Years of Christianity Study

7 p.m. Wednesdays (until May), following the Fellowship Dinners (6 p.m.).Chapel Weddings – Couples wanting to be married at the base chapel must call 734-2111 four months before the wedding.

be married by a chaplain.

Resources not available on baseBAHA’IOklahoma City Baha’i Center: 1-800-228-6483Edmond Baha’i Center: 348-9992BUDDHISTVien Giac Buddhist Temple: 424-0264Chon Tam Meditation Buddhist Temple: 348-8939Wats Sangharatanaram Buddhist Temple: 677-4306Wat Chairatanaram Buddhist Temple: 634-2144ISLAMIslamic Society of Greater Oklahoma City, 946-2116JEWISHB’nai Israel Temple: 848-0965.Chabad Jewish Center: 286-0900Emanuel Synagogue: 528-2113Midwest City Second Ward: 737-1411 or 737-3586MESSIANIC JEWISH CONGREGATION

Congregation: 842-1967ORTHODOX

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Men’s Ministry includes opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship andservice. Events such as a weekly prayer time, Bible studies, Sporting clayshoot & breakfast, participation in the Rewired Men’s Retreat and others helpmen develop into what God wants them to be.Women’s Ministry hosts events such as retreats, dinners, conferences, Biblestudies & mission opportunities focused on women. This ministry alsoparticipates in BGCO sponsored events such as the yearly Women’s Retreatat Falls Creek.

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Friday, Dec. 18CommunityCholesterol and Glucose

Screening

Bldg. 3001 LH Office (073),

7 to 11 a.m.

For DOD Civilians ONLY. For

more information, call 582-6817.

BodPod Appointments

Tinker Wellness Center,

Bldg. 5922, 9 to 11 a.m.

See description on page 3a-9a.

FTG with DASH Diet

Bldg. 3001 FM C/R (1AG-

83A), 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.


MissionPre-Deployment Briefing

A&FRC, 1 to 3 p.m.


Monday, Dec. 21CommunityBodPod Appointments


Bldg. 5922, 7 to 9 a.m.


Cholesterol and Glucose

Screening


7 to 11 a.m.


Holiday Health and Safety

Bldg. 3001 PK C/R (2AH-

77A), 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.


MissionVA Benefits Briefing

A&FRC, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Mandatory VA Benefits Briefing

for TAP workshop participation

credit. For exemptions, short-

notice separations/rapid

discharges, GSUs, remote

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Smooth Move

A&FRC, 9 to 10:30 a.m.


Tuesday, Dec. 22CommunityCholesterol and Glucose

Screening


7:30 to 10:30 a.m.



A&FRC, 8 to 10 a.m.


Wednesday, Dec. 23CommunityCholesterol and Glucose

Screening


7 a.m. to 7 p.m.


FTG with DASH Diet


11 a.m. to 12 p.m.


MissionPre-Separation Briefing

A&FRC, 2 to 4 p.m.


Thursday, Dec. 24CommunityCatholic Christmas

Children’s Pageant

Tinker Chapel, 3:30 p.m.

Mass follows the pageant at

4 p.m.

Protestant Christmas Eve

Candlelight Service

Tinker Chapel, 7 p.m.

Catholic Christmas Mass

Tinker Chapel, 11:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 25CommunityCatholic

Christmas Mass

Tinker Chapel, 10 a.m.

Monday, Dec. 28CommunityCholesterol and Glucose

Screening


7 to 11 a.m.


FTG with DASH Diet

Bldg. 3001 PK C/R (2AH-

77A), 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.


Tuesday, Dec. 29CommunityCholesterol and Glucose

Screening


7:30 to 10:30 a.m.



A&FRC, 8 to 10 a.m.


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Come celebrate Christmaswith your Tinker Chapel Family.

Chapel Christmas ScheduleProtestant

Christmas EveCandlelight Service

7 p.m. Dec. 24

Catholic

Christmas Children's Pageant3:30 p.m. Dec. 24

Mass follows at 4 p.m.

Christmas Mass11:30 p.m. Dec. 24

Christmas Mass10 a.m. Dec. 25

Mary, Mother of God Vigil Mass7 p.m. Dec. 31

Mary, Mother of God10 a.m. Jan. 1

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Wednesday, Dec. 30CommunityCholesterol and Glucose

Screening


7 a.m. to 7 p.m.


BodPod Appointments


Bldg. 5922, 9 to 11 a.m.


Fad Diets: The Good, the

Fad and the Ugly

Bldg. 3001 564th AMXS Sm.

C/R (2Y-48 C2), 11 a.m.


FTG with DASH Diet


5 to 6 p.m.


MissionPre-Separation Briefing

A&FRC, 2 to 4 p.m.


Thursday, Dec. 31CommunityCholesterol and Glucose

Screening


7:30 to 10:30 a.m.


Catholic Mary, Mother of

God Vigil Mass

Tinker Chapel, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 1CommunityCatholic Mary, Mother of

God

Tinker Chapel, 10 a.m.

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