Monday, December 16, 2013
2013 Med Spouse Christmas Social
Michelle Agustin will be hosting this years Christmas gathering for Med Group Spouses. It will be held at her house in town on the 22nd of December from 6pm to 8:20 pm. We will be having a White elephant (valued at 10.00) be creative and have fun with it. Please bring your favorite desert to share.
She is a very "Relaxed" girl so come to have fun, meet new people and celebrate all you have done this year. Can't wait to see you guys!
Address is on Flyer if you have any questions please feel free to contact Michelle via email or contact number on Flyer.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
MED GROUP KIDS HOLIDAY PARTY
Come celebrate our Med Group children's holiday party this Saturday Dec 14th from 10:30 to 12:30pm. It will be held at the base Hospital lobby. Please refer to flyer for details.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
COOKIE DRIVE........6 DAYS TO GO!!!!!
Hello Cookie Drive Volunteer,
Thank you for volunteering with the 2013 Gunfighter Cookie Drive!
The Highlights-
PACKAGING DAY at the Commissary
Monday, 9 December
Curbside Cookie Drop off (7:30-9:30 am)
Packaging Volunteers needed (8 am until about 10-11 am)
Bring a hat, ages 16 and older only in the commissary
The Details-
Cookie Baking Volunteers- Please bake colorful durable cookies for us to package and give to our Airmen in the dorms. Cookies can be dropped off at the curb of the commissary from 7:30-9:30am on Monday, 9 Dec. This means you can drive up to the curb and hand a volunteer your cookies. Drop off should be quick and easy for people on their way to work or dropping off the kids at school. Please bring cookies in a disposable container. If you put your cookies in a Ziploc bag please place them in a clean box to support them. Please volunteer to drop off neighbor’s and co-worker’s cookies and save them the trip. Brownies and other cookie sized yummies like coated pretzels are very welcomed too.
Where to go if you volunteer for curbside collection or assembling Cookie packages- Please come into the commissary to the Deli area so you can sign in and we can show you around. Everyone assembling cookie packages should bring a hat to keep to hair out of the cookies (it’s that or a hair net). After you get a quick tour, wash your hands and start working. We’ll have hot coffee and all the cookie crumbs you can eat.
Curbside Cookie Greeters Volunteers- Cheerful people with warm coats are needed to be at the curb from a little before 7:30 until 9:30am to collect the cookies and to thank our bakers and then bring the cookies in to be put in packages. Santa will be there as well to help out!
Cookie Packaging Volunteers- We will package the cookies in the commissary Deli area. The packaging assembly line will start at 8 am and we’ll work until packaging is complete. Packing time will depend on how many volunteers can come but I think it will take about 2 hours. A dozen cookies will be placed on a Styrofoam tray, and a handmade card put on the bottom of the tray. It will be sealed behind the Deli counter in plastic wrap (like the deli sandwiches). We’ll place a sticker with a greeting on top of all the packages and the cookie packages will be given to our Airmen living in the dorms later that day by the First Sergeants.
More Details- This is a community effort and all active duty, dependents and our friends in the community with base access are welcome to help and join in on the fun. Children can help bake, but only children over 16 years of age should be present for packaging.
THANK YOU!
Brooke Short
PS- Please invite your friends to join us. We would love all the help we can get.
Monday, November 25, 2013
Thanksgiving week
I’d like to express a few thoughts as we start this Thanksgiving week
.
If you are leaving the area, look at the weather forecast
for the areas you will be traveling. Let someone know where you will be going
and what your route is, make sure your cell phone is charged. If you are going
by car, make sure that it is in good working order for the trip.
Understand your limitations and the fact that the holiday
pace may drain you more than you think. Don't leave out for your 8 hour car
trip after working a full day. Don't tell yourself you will be fine to
"drive straight through" so you can spend some extra time at your
destination or get back at a certain time.
Take a little time to reach out to family, an old friend, a
coworker to see how they are doing. Sometimes just hearing from you can make
all the difference in the world.
Remember we are not all home, we are not all with our
families. We all have friends that are deployed, on a remote assignment or
separated from their family and in harm's way because of their service. When
you sit down for your holiday meal, take a moment to remember them. Reach out
to their family and let them know that we are a community, an Air Force family,
which looks after each other (this can't be just words). If you know of someone that needs a place to
go for Thanksgiving let me know, we ALWAYS have room at the Corby
house.
Lastly, please don't drink and drive. Call me at 210-319-8833.
I will come and get you or find a way to get you home safely- PERIOD!
Find something to be thankful for. Take the time to enjoy your family, friends
and your selves. Be safe!
Friday, November 22, 2013
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
FREE HOLIDAY TOYS
FREE HOLIDAY TOYS ---- DEC 7TH FROM 10am-2pm----MAKE SURE TO REGISTER!!
To begin, go to: http://events.
1. Click on Create New Profile in the upper right corner.
2. Fill out all required fields completely.
3. Click Create New Profile button.
4. You'll see a link that says “Click here to Log in.” Click the link and enter your new username and password.
5. Go to "My Profile" and add dependents to profile. You don't have to click the "submit" button when adding dependents..just clicking the + will add them.
6. May have to log off Rally Point and then back in before the event "Register Now!" link becomes active
7. View My Registrations to see the Holiday Toys event listed in the Upcoming Events section. Click Register Now!
8. Complete the registration form and click Submit.
9. You will receive an email with the details about the event.
1. Click on Create New Profile in the upper right corner.
2. Fill out all required fields completely.
3. Click Create New Profile button.
4. You'll see a link that says “Click here to Log in.” Click the link and enter your new username and password.
5. Go to "My Profile" and add dependents to profile. You don't have to click the "submit" button when adding dependents..just clicking the + will add them.
6. May have to log off Rally Point and then back in before the event "Register Now!" link becomes active
7. View My Registrations to see the Holiday Toys event listed in the Upcoming Events section. Click Register Now!
8. Complete the registration form and click Submit.
9. You will receive an email with the details about the event.
Monday, November 18, 2013
HOT -- Deployed Stockings Decoration
You and your family are invited to decorate the stocking for Mom, Dad or a Friend, before it gets stuffed with goodies and shipped out.
When: Tuesday, 19 Nov.
Where: Airman Attic/Thrift store building
Time: 6pm to 8pm
If you have your own craft stuff to decorate, please bring that along.
If you have the mailing address, please also bring that along so we can cross check with the address we have.
We'll provide pizza, drink, and snack, please RSVP how many are coming so we'll have enough food for everyone.
RSVP by tomorrow afternoon to Say P. Tan saradynsay@gmail.com or call/text (618)979-5267.
When: Tuesday, 19 Nov.
Where: Airman Attic/Thrift store building
Time: 6pm to 8pm
If you have your own craft stuff to decorate, please bring that along.
If you have the mailing address, please also bring that along so we can cross check with the address we have.
We'll provide pizza, drink, and snack, please RSVP how many are coming so we'll have enough food for everyone.
RSVP by tomorrow afternoon to Say P. Tan saradynsay@gmail.com or call/text (618)979-5267.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Deployed stockings still in need
The stockings for deployed Gunfighters program is still in need of items. Please help if you are able so our deployed Gunfighters are aware we are thinking about them and trying to support them even if it is with just a holiday stocking. The smallest things can bring the greatest joy.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
TODAY -- WINTER EXPO AT OUTDOOR RECREATION
TODAY -- WINTER EXPO AT OUTDOOR RECREATION
Thursday November 7th from 2-6pm.
Come and discover what winter in Idaho has to offer. Speak with winter resort vendors and gather information to plan your cold-weather fun!
This is a good time to inquire and get information and dates for the famous snowmobile trips to Yellow Stone as well!!!
Thursday November 7th from 2-6pm.
Come and discover what winter in Idaho has to offer. Speak with winter resort vendors and gather information to plan your cold-weather fun!
This is a good time to inquire and get information and dates for the famous snowmobile trips to Yellow Stone as well!!!
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
FYI for this Friday
This Friday is a Wing Sports Day. All AD will be involved in various activities through out the day. Please be mindful as you drive around base as our Gunfighters will be participating in a run which could involve closure of some roads temporarily. I anticipate our Security Forces will be escorting our runners, however, please stop and allow the runners to pass if you encounter any for safety reasons. Also, expect some delays or closures of buildings/offices as maximum participation is encourage of our Gunfighters.
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TUESDAY, NOV 19, 2013
9 AM – 11 AM
CALL THE AIRMAN &
FAMILY READINESS CENTER
(208) 828-2458 TO SIGN
UP.
Monday, November 4, 2013
Come see the Capitol Christmas Tree
Celebrate the holiday season and welcome the Capitol Christmas Tree when it stops at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Sunday, Nov. 10, en route to its final destination - the lawn of the United States Capitol Building in Washington D.C.
After the Capitol Christmas Tree's arrival, a Holiday Celebration will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., providing photo opportunities with the truck carrying the tree across the nation, Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl.
The Holiday Celebration will be held in the north parking lot of the BX.
** Time of the Holiday Celebration is subject to change based on the arrival of the Capitol Christmas Tree.
After the Capitol Christmas Tree's arrival, a Holiday Celebration will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., providing photo opportunities with the truck carrying the tree across the nation, Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl.
The Holiday Celebration will be held in the north parking lot of the BX.
** Time of the Holiday Celebration is subject to change based on the arrival of the Capitol Christmas Tree.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
CDC Annex/Gunfighter Service Center traffic flow change
Personnel traveling in the vicinity of the CDC Annex/Gunfighter Service
Center parking lot need to be aware they now have to stop at the crosswalk
leading from the parking lot to the Annex. Stop signs have been installed
in both directions.
Center parking lot need to be aware they now have to stop at the crosswalk
leading from the parking lot to the Annex. Stop signs have been installed
in both directions.
PARENTING RESOURCE
Here is a good parenting resource for our military families. It addresses returning from deployments that many of our airmen should find useful.
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HEART LINK
The next Heart Link is scheduled for 6 Nov 13 from 0830-1400 @ the Gunfighter club. This is a requirement to finish out training as a Key Spouse. This is a great resource full of information for new spouses. Also a great refresher and update to those of us who have been around a while. Sign up by calling the front desk at 828-2458. If you have attended Heart Link already and would like to come again as a coach; please call the front desk to sign up, as well. As of yesterday, 14 folks signed up...lots of seats left!
***ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING***
Maj Bodge from Security Forces will be conducting Active Shooter Training for all Key Spouses, Dec 5th, 1500-1600. Depending on how many signups will determine where we will hold the training. Please sign up by 1 Dec 13.
Tina Patterson, CIV, USAF
Community Readiness Consultant
Comm: (208) 828-2458
Community Readiness Consultant
Comm: (208) 828-2458
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
CROSS WALK SAFETY
Gunfighters,
The safety office was recently informed of a near-miss involving a child who was transitioning across a crosswalk near the base school during the early morning hours. After reviewing the incident it was determined that the child failed to press the crosswalk lighting button prior to entering the roadway and simply walked onto the busy crosswalk without looking. As parents, it is vital that we train our children to stop, engage the crosswalk lighting, and wait for traffic to stop prior to entering the roadway. It is also necessary for all of us to be reminded that using a crosswalk does not protect us from being hit by inattentive drivers. I am asking for your assistance along with the assistance of school officials to remind children on safe crosswalk procedures, especially during this time of the year when it is darker during school reporting. Drivers are also cautioned to be attentive in the early morning hours especially when driving on Gunfighter Avenue, Eagle and Mellen Drive where the majority of crosswalks are located.
Shelly L. Mendieta, Maj, USAF
Chief of Safety, 366 FW/SE
DSN: 728-1812
Comm: 208-828-1812
The safety office was recently informed of a near-miss involving a child who was transitioning across a crosswalk near the base school during the early morning hours. After reviewing the incident it was determined that the child failed to press the crosswalk lighting button prior to entering the roadway and simply walked onto the busy crosswalk without looking. As parents, it is vital that we train our children to stop, engage the crosswalk lighting, and wait for traffic to stop prior to entering the roadway. It is also necessary for all of us to be reminded that using a crosswalk does not protect us from being hit by inattentive drivers. I am asking for your assistance along with the assistance of school officials to remind children on safe crosswalk procedures, especially during this time of the year when it is darker during school reporting. Drivers are also cautioned to be attentive in the early morning hours especially when driving on Gunfighter Avenue, Eagle and Mellen Drive where the majority of crosswalks are located.
Shelly L. Mendieta, Maj, USAF
Chief of Safety, 366 FW/SE
DSN: 728-1812
Comm: 208-828-1812
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Trick-or-Treating at Med Group
The Med Group will host trick-or-treating again this year.
Where: Med Group - at various clinics
When: Thursday October 31 from 3-4:30pm
Get an early start to the festivities. Hope to see you there.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Monday, October 7, 2013
Commissary reopens - Time to get your shop on!!!
Good news Gunfighters! The Commissary will reopen tomorrow for all your grocery needs! - SM
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
GOV'T SHUT DOWN BASE INFORMATION
The Gunfighters page has updates listed as to what is going on base wide thus far. I have attached the FSS flyer, however, they have updated their status on a few things for clarification. I will paste the information below. To my knowledge, the commissary will be closed starting tomorrow. The BX/shopette will remain open.
The Airman & Family Readiness Center will continue to provide
services in the following areas: Readiness for pre-deployment and Reintegration, Military Family Life Counseling, & Casualty Assistance. All other programs are unavailable until further notice. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
services in the following areas: Readiness for pre-deployment and Reintegration, Military Family Life Counseling, & Casualty Assistance. All other programs are unavailable until further notice. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Gunfighters! We have updates to the FSS closures due to the government shutdown. Please see below:
Education Center: Tuition Assistance
All Tuition Assistance requests approved for courses beginning on or after 1 Oct 2013 are contingent upon funding for fiscal year 2014. Due to the lack of an FY14 budget, all current... MilTA requests are suspended pending a budget resolution. Please be advised that you may incur a financial responsibility for your course(s) should there be no resolution or if the resolution is not retroactive to 1 Oct 13. Please be prepared to use other financial assistance. Please continue to check the AF Virtual Education Center (AFVEC) via the AF Portal for more information.
Education Center: Test Administration
All WAPS, PME, CDC, and other associated tests administered at the Education Center are currently on hold due to the shutdown. FSS/Education Center will provide updates next if absence of TCOs continues through next week.
Education Center: Classes/Course
Current evening classes held at Education Center will continue as normal.
A&FRC: Pre-Separation/TAPS Briefing
Pre-Separations and TAPS briefings are cancelled until further notice.
MPS:
Until further notice the MPS will not be able to distribute products produced by MilPDS (EPR/OPR Shells, Décor 6s, assignment RIPs, etc.) in addition to granting access to certain applications such as MilPDS, PRDA. For questions regarding MilPDS products, individuals can contact the applicable office within the MPS. For questions about access to personnel applications, they can contact MSgt Wright at 8-1973 or MSgt Huntley at 8-6382.
Education Center: Tuition Assistance
All Tuition Assistance requests approved for courses beginning on or after 1 Oct 2013 are contingent upon funding for fiscal year 2014. Due to the lack of an FY14 budget, all current... MilTA requests are suspended pending a budget resolution. Please be advised that you may incur a financial responsibility for your course(s) should there be no resolution or if the resolution is not retroactive to 1 Oct 13. Please be prepared to use other financial assistance. Please continue to check the AF Virtual Education Center (AFVEC) via the AF Portal for more information.
Education Center: Test Administration
All WAPS, PME, CDC, and other associated tests administered at the Education Center are currently on hold due to the shutdown. FSS/Education Center will provide updates next if absence of TCOs continues through next week.
Education Center: Classes/Course
Current evening classes held at Education Center will continue as normal.
A&FRC: Pre-Separation/TAPS Briefing
Pre-Separations and TAPS briefings are cancelled until further notice.
MPS:
Until further notice the MPS will not be able to distribute products produced by MilPDS (EPR/OPR Shells, Décor 6s, assignment RIPs, etc.) in addition to granting access to certain applications such as MilPDS, PRDA. For questions regarding MilPDS products, individuals can contact the applicable office within the MPS. For questions about access to personnel applications, they can contact MSgt Wright at 8-1973 or MSgt Huntley at 8-6382.
Col Sarady Tan, 366th Medical Group commander, provided the following statement regarding how the government shutdown will affect the MDG's operations.
"The 366 MDG will remain open during the government shutdown and the hours of operation will remain the same. Inpatient, acute and urgent outpatient care in our medical and dental facilities will continue, as will private sector care under TRICARE. While some delays can be expected, the impact on routine patient care and appointment availability should be minimal."
"The 366 MDG will remain open during the government shutdown and the hours of operation will remain the same. Inpatient, acute and urgent outpatient care in our medical and dental facilities will continue, as will private sector care under TRICARE. While some delays can be expected, the impact on routine patient care and appointment availability should be minimal."
I will try to update as I am made aware of things. However, please feel free to check the Gunfighter's FB page for updates as we all endure this process together.
Thanks,
Tami
Senior Spouse/Key Spouse Crisis Response training/gov't shut down
Email from Tina earlier today...before she was sent home.
Good morning all,
The Senior Spouse/Key Spouse Crisis Response training scheduled for Oct 16th IS STILL A GO! In the event, we are still in government shutdown on the 16th MSgt Fouke and TSgt Hughes WILL STILL conduct the crisis response training. The training will be from 0900-1200 at the Gunfighter Club (I spoke with Mr. Rhodes yesterday and the club will remain open during this time of shutdown).
The first hour of training will consist of explaining who will participate in the EFAC (Emergency Family Assistance Center) and assigned roles and responsibilities. The rest of the time will be spent on table top exercises for a hands on approach to understanding how an EFAC works. So far we have 21 spouses signed up for training. To ensure everyone gets signed up please email MSgt Melvin Fouke (melvin.fouke@us.af.mil) or TSgt Travis Hughes (travis.hughes.1@us.af.mil). This training is not mandatory; however, it is highly encouraged for all Senior Spouses and Key Spouses to attend.
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL AS I WILL BE OUT OF THE OFFICE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RESPOND BACK.
Thank you and have a fabulous week!!!
T. (aka, Princess Buttercup)
Tina Patterson, CIV, USAF
Community Readiness Consultant
366 FSS/FSFR
575 Gunfighter Ave, Bldg 180
MHAFB, ID 83648-5000
Comm: (208) 828-2458
DSN: 728-2458
Fax Comm: (208) 828-2957
DSN: 728-2957
Monday, September 30, 2013
***the BX will remain open ***
The Exchange will remain open should the federal government shut down. Although the Exchange is part of the federal government, 97 percent of our budget comes from customer sales, less than 3 percent from tax dollars. Some transactions may be delayed, such as the purchase of firearms, which require background checks or other federal government actions.
The Exchange will do everything possible to continue to support the men and
women who serve America and their families.
Sunday, September 29, 2013
***FREE Josh Groban Tickets Starting Monday!***
Breaking News! Taco Bell Arena has donated one hundred (100) tickets to Mountain Home AFB for Josh Groban. This concert will be performed at Taco Bell Arena on Wednesday, 2 October, 2013 with the show scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: Tickets will be available for pickup starting MONDAY, 30 September, at 10 a.m. at the Community Skills Center. Tickets are available to active duty, retirees and DoD civilians, (limit two per person). Supply is limited, so hurry in!
No federal endorsement intended.
Tickets: Tickets will be available for pickup starting MONDAY, 30 September, at 10 a.m. at the Community Skills Center. Tickets are available to active duty, retirees and DoD civilians, (limit two per person). Supply is limited, so hurry in!
No federal endorsement intended.
Friday, September 27, 2013
1st Annual Med Spouses Chili Cook-off
Our fund raiser was a success. We ran out of chili with in an hour and raised a good amount for the children's holiday party. 1st place went to SSgt Amanda Smet, 2nd went to Robin Cook and 3rd went to Candie Theriot.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Chili-cook and potato bake tomorrow
Got my chili in the crock pot ready to rock it tomorrow at the chili cook-off and potato bake. Moxie upstairs lobby of hospital from 11-1. Come enjoy the friendly competition or just get out of the cold weather and have some great chili or a baked potato. We wont turn anyone away who wants to help and we start set-up at 10am. Come one, come all, but come hungry!!
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Chili cook-off / potato cook off Friday 27 September
Get your crockpots ready!! Do you have what it takes to take the title of Best Chili this Friday? Or maybe you just want a baked potato as you enjoy the crispness of fall.
Come out and enjoy as we host our fundraiser for the children's holiday party.
We will be setting up in the upstairs lobby by moxie at 10am. Tasting and judging will take place from 11am-1pm. We need help with a few things:
cooking the potatoes (potatoes will be provided)
serving
set up/clean up
Please let me know if you want to enter your chili recipe or can assist in the fundraiser. Email me back or phone/text at 210-319-8833.
I'm pretty confident I've got great chili! Is yours better?!?!? See you Friday for the showdown. :-)
Go Hot Shots!!
Tami
v/r,
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Wednesday, September 4, 2013
AWANA’s starting on 29 Sept
We Need You!! AWANA’s will start on 29 Sept. We are actively looking for volunteers. If you are interested in this exciting Bible memory program, please contact Ieshia Spears at Liberty Chapel (828-6417) with the area you would like to be involved in listed below. Our first meeting/training will be on Sunday 22 September from 1330-1400.
_______ Cubbies (3 - Pre-kindergarten)_______ Sparks Leaders (Kindergarten - Second grade) _______ TNT (Third Grade – Sixth Grade) _______ Games Leader _______ Commander
Respectfully,
PATRICK A. GENSEAL, Chaplain, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF
Wing Chaplain
Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648
DSN: 728-6417 Comm: 208-828-6417
Mobile: 208-863-6750
Email: patrick.genseal@us.af.mil
***Military Heart Event***
Mountain Home AFB Liberty Chapel hosts an annual event called the Military Heart Event. This event is designed to honor the women in the military community. This year it will take place 14 September from 1000-1200 at the Gunfighter’s Club.
We are looking for volunteers to help out with Wee Joy. The children are ages 3 and under. Snacks, drinks, toys, and anything the children and volunteers need to be comfortable will be provided. Having someone to look out for our little ones will give the women a chance to connect with God, other women in the community, and with themselves.
If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please contact Ieshia Spears at Liberty Chapel (828-6417).
P.S If you know of a woman who would be interested in attending this event, please have them contact Ieshia Spears to register.
Respectfully,
PATRICK A. GENSEAL, Chaplain, Lieutenant Colonel, USAF
Wing Chaplain
Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648
DSN: 728-6417 Comm: 208-828-6417
Mobile: 208-863-6750
Email: patrick.genseal@us.af.mil
MHAFB THRIFT STORE
***TOMORROW SEPT 5- SUMMER BLOWOUT SALE FROM 10-2***
All clothes and summer items are 50% off
Some new items: variety of formal/semi-formal dresses (AF ball time), manual push mower, numerous kitchen appliances, dinner ware and pictures....just to name a few. Inventory changes weekly.
MHAFB THRIFT STORE - located in building with Envision, next to Gunfighter Service center
All clothes and summer items are 50% off
Some new items: variety of formal/semi-formal dresses (AF ball time), manual push mower, numerous kitchen appliances, dinner ware and pictures....just to name a few. Inventory changes weekly.
MHAFB THRIFT STORE - located in building with Envision, next to Gunfighter Service center
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
***KEY SPOUSE TRAINING***
The next Key Spouse Initial training is scheduled for next week, 10 Sep 13 from 0830-1230 here at the center.
The next Key Spouse Quarterly training is scheduled for the following week, 18 Sep 13 0900-1100 here at the center.
The next Senior/Key Spouse Crisis Response Training is scheduled for 3 Oct 13 0900-1500 at the Gunfighter Club. The time is subject to change; if all goes well we'll be done by NOON but plan accordingly. The training is open all senior leadership spouses and Key Spouses regardless if you have attended before. (Ms. Brooke - will you forward to all senior leadership spouses for me? Much appreciated!)
With all the trainings, to sign up, please contact the front desk at 828-2458. Be advised the Crisis Response Training requires a minimum of 15 in attendance.
At last count we have 120 Key Spouses assigned here at Mtn Home! I'm honored and humbled to work along aside all of you. Please pass on the info to anyone interested in being a Key Spouse; HOWEVER, please ensure interested spouses contact the Commander or First Sgt prior to attending Initial training. Any questions, please call.
Thx, T.
Tina Patterson, CIV, USAF
Community Readiness Consultant
366 FSS/FSFR
575 Gunfighter Ave, Bldg 180
MHAFB, ID 83648-5000
The next Key Spouse Quarterly training is scheduled for the following week, 18 Sep 13 0900-1100 here at the center.
The next Senior/Key Spouse Crisis Response Training is scheduled for 3 Oct 13 0900-1500 at the Gunfighter Club. The time is subject to change; if all goes well we'll be done by NOON but plan accordingly. The training is open all senior leadership spouses and Key Spouses regardless if you have attended before. (Ms. Brooke - will you forward to all senior leadership spouses for me? Much appreciated!)
With all the trainings, to sign up, please contact the front desk at 828-2458. Be advised the Crisis Response Training requires a minimum of 15 in attendance.
At last count we have 120 Key Spouses assigned here at Mtn Home! I'm honored and humbled to work along aside all of you. Please pass on the info to anyone interested in being a Key Spouse; HOWEVER, please ensure interested spouses contact the Commander or First Sgt prior to attending Initial training. Any questions, please call.
Thx, T.
Tina Patterson, CIV, USAF
Community Readiness Consultant
366 FSS/FSFR
575 Gunfighter Ave, Bldg 180
MHAFB, ID 83648-5000
ESC meeting tonight
Good morning spouses!! Just a friendly reminder over this long Labor Day weekend that our monthly ESC meeting is tonight at 6:30pm at the base chapel. We will be having a free Bunco social afterwards, so come mingle and join in the fun!! Childcare is provided on site.
Also, you can come early to check out the dress swap event at 4pm!!
See you tonight!!
Cheryl
TODAY ONLY---Air Force Ball Dress Sharing Event
Where: Liberty Chapel Fellowship Hall, MHAFB
When: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 4-6pm
Do you have a gown not being used? Are you looking for a gown for the upcoming AF Ball? This event is designed for you to find a no cost option for the ball. If you have a gown you would like to lend to another military spouse for this event please contact me at the number below.
No sales will be permitted at this event.
Participation is voluntary and at your own risk.
POC: Tiffany Bodge (907) 347-8022 <tel:%28907%29%20347-8022> , call/text with any questions or tiffanybodge@yahoo.com
When: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 4-6pm
Do you have a gown not being used? Are you looking for a gown for the upcoming AF Ball? This event is designed for you to find a no cost option for the ball. If you have a gown you would like to lend to another military spouse for this event please contact me at the number below.
No sales will be permitted at this event.
Participation is voluntary and at your own risk.
POC: Tiffany Bodge (907) 347-8022 <tel:%28907%29%20347-8022> , call/text with any questions or tiffanybodge@yahoo.com
***BABY ANNOUNCEMENT***
All:
I wanted to inform you that we have a new member to the 366 MDG by way of the MDSS squadron. LT John Wendell and his wife Caitlin welcomed a baby girl, Claire Elise, at 4:05 this morning 3 Sept. She weighed in at 7 lbs 12 ozs. Mother and baby are both doing well.
I wanted to let you know that I will be taking a few meals over to help. If you want to provide a meal as well, please let me know as I am the POC for them on this issue. You can email me at tami.corby@gmail.com or call/text me at 210-319-8833.
I know I am excited as our Med Group family grows. Please keep me informed so we can welcome all the newest members in Med Group fashion.
Thanks,
Tami
Thursday, August 29, 2013
***Air Force Ball Dress Sharing Event***
Where: Liberty Chapel Fellowship Hall, MHAFB
When: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 4-6pm
Do you have a gown not being used? Are you looking for a gown for the upcoming AF Ball? This event is designed for you to find a no cost option for the ball. If you have a gown you would like to lend to another military spouse for this event please contact me at the number below. No sales will be permitted at this event.
Participation is voluntary and at your own risk.
POC: Tiffany Bodge (907) 347-8022, call/text with any questions ortiffanybodge@yahoo.com
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Balfour Beatty Lifeworks Coordinator seeking donations
Hello!
My name is Amanda, the Lifeworks Coordinator through Balfour Beatty Communities for MHAFB. I am looking forward to planning many events and activities for you and your family in the near future. We are just getting the ball rolling! I will only be successful in this endeavor with your help. As we plan them, our events will be posted on our webpage and facebook page. They will also be announced by flyer throughout the community. Still, word of mouth is one of the most powerful forms of communicating the dates and times of our events. I ask for your assistance with this!
At the moment we are working on creating a fun and exciting place to host our LifeWorks events until our community center is built. This place will be called LifeWorks House. We will hold a contest to rename the house at a later date. LifeWorks House will be created and located in one of the older homes on base. There are a few items that we will need for this. If you are cleaning out and have some things you are looking to get out of your hair, we would greatly appreciate any donations! All items donate will only be used for events and activities planned for military families that will be no cost to attended… again, ALL activities and events planned through Balfour Beatty are FREE to military families. We are so excited about this program and look forward to serving our military through this avenue. Below is a list of items that we need for this particular project. You can drop off your items at the housing office to be given to me. I am also willing to come to you to pick up your donations. Please pass the word!
Because we have several ladies here at the housing office named Amanda, when you call or visit the housing office you will need to ask for LC (LifeWorks Coordinator.) This helps eliminate confusion.
Thank
you again,
Amanda
Lucius-LC
LifeWorks
Coordinator
Balfour
Beatty Communities
· Paint Supplies: Paint
Brushes, rollers, paint trays.
· We will also take
paint if you have at least a quart left. We are looking for fun and
bright colors!
· Folding Tables
· Folding Chairs
· Kids Tables and
Chairs
· Crown Molding Pieces
· Toy storage or
organization
· Large clean T-shirts
· Gardening supplies
· Toys
· Cleaning Supplies
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366 FW Retreat Ceremony - 5 Sept
Ladies and Gentlemen,
On behalf of the Commander, 366th Fighter Wing, Colonel Christopher M. Short, you are cordially invited to attend the 366th Fighter Wing Retreat Ceremony on Thursday, 5 September 2013, beginning at 1645 hrs in Holt Park, Mountain Home AFB.
Please see the link below for more information and to RSVP.
If you are unable to click on the link, please copy and paste the address into your web browser.
https://einvitations.afit.edu/
**Although many Commanders may be information, please RSVP spouses and family members attending.**
V/r,
Barb
BARBARA S. HURT, Civ, USAF
Chief of Protocol
366th Fighter Wing
Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648
DSN 728-4536
On behalf of the Commander, 366th Fighter Wing, Colonel Christopher M. Short, you are cordially invited to attend the 366th Fighter Wing Retreat Ceremony on Thursday, 5 September 2013, beginning at 1645 hrs in Holt Park, Mountain Home AFB.
Please see the link below for more information and to RSVP.
If you are unable to click on the link, please copy and paste the address into your web browser.
https://einvitations.afit.edu/
**Although many Commanders may be information, please RSVP spouses and family members attending.**
V/r,
Barb
BARBARA S. HURT, Civ, USAF
Chief of Protocol
366th Fighter Wing
Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648
DSN 728-4536
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Friday, August 23, 2013
JOB OPENING
Operation Military Kids in partnership with Idaho 4-H is seeking an innovative volunteer to serve as an AmeriCorps VISTA Member
VISTA (Volunteer in Service to America) members serve for one year within local communities to address poverty. 4-H addresses the challenge by educating children and adults through afterschool, club work and summer programs.
As the Operation Military Kids (OMK) VISTA you will: Create an effective OMK volunteer management program; participate in fund development and grant proposal writing; Maintain and improve upon a strong electronic presence (web, Facebook, e-newsletter) and update the OMK management and flow-system for the information; Work with the National Guard and military youth programs to continue support of OMK volunteers, partners, and youth; Develop community networks that will expand OMK capacity to serve military families. Check out the OMK website at www.uidaho.edu/extension/4h/
APPLY NOW Deadline is September 22, 2013
VISTA Member Commitment:
VISTA member commit to serve on a full-time basis (40 hour/week) for at least one year
Must be at least 18 years of age
U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident
Meet additional qualifying standards or skill requirements specified by 4-H
May not be employed outside of VISTA work
May take limited college courses while volunteering
Must have reliable transportation.
VISTA Member Benefits:
Pre-Service Orientation in Los Angeles CA, November 19 – 22th, 2013, all expenses covered
Monthly living allowance ($928 gross),
Health care benefits
Personal and sick leave
Educational award ($5550) or stipend ($1500) at the end of service
Student loan payments may be deferred during service
The position is located in Boise at the UI Boise Center.
To Apply:
Go to http://
Deadline to apply is September 22th
Interviews September 23rd- 26th with final selection by September 27th
Start date is November 19th, 2013.
Information & Contact: Contact Linda Gerber or Jennifer Gariepy, University of Idaho Extension 4-H, lgerber@uidaho.edu, jgariepy@uidaho.edu (208) 334-2328See More
BASE HOUSING TRASH AND LANDSCAPING SCHEDULE
BASE HOUSING TRASH AND LANDSCAPING SCHEDULE
Mountain Home Family Housing
Refuse, Recycle, Compost, and Landscaping Schedule
Housing Area, Refuse Collection,Recycle Collection,Compost Collection
Eagle View and Woodland Groves---Monday
Desert Skies, Gunsmoke Loop, Gunfighter Circle & Court, Bear, Cutlass, Ratchet, Pacer, and Volcano---Tuesday
Coyote Terrace, Trinity Heights, and Sagebrush View--- Wednesday
NOTE:
Refuse Containers must be placed at the curb before 0700 on scheduled collection days.
Do NOT block container with parked vehicles.
Animal Fecal matter MUST be double bagged.
Yard waste (grass, leaves and small branches) must be put in yard waste bags or paper bags and placed at the curb on your trash day before 0700.
Landscaping
Housing Area Day of the Week
Eagle View and Woodland Groves Monday
Coyote Terrace Tuesday
Trinity Heights Wednesday
Desert Skies & Pacer Loop Thursday
Gunfighter Manor, Gunfighter Circle, & Gunfighter Court Friday
NOTE: All toys, patio furnishing, outdoor equipment, etc. MUST be removed from the lawn area for this service. As a tenant you are responsible for the flower bed(s) next to the house.
Mountain Home Family Housing
Refuse, Recycle, Compost, and Landscaping Schedule
Housing Area, Refuse Collection,Recycle Collection,Compost Collection
Eagle View and Woodland Groves---Monday
Desert Skies, Gunsmoke Loop, Gunfighter Circle & Court, Bear, Cutlass, Ratchet, Pacer, and Volcano---Tuesday
Coyote Terrace, Trinity Heights, and Sagebrush View--- Wednesday
NOTE:
Refuse Containers must be placed at the curb before 0700 on scheduled collection days.
Do NOT block container with parked vehicles.
Animal Fecal matter MUST be double bagged.
Yard waste (grass, leaves and small branches) must be put in yard waste bags or paper bags and placed at the curb on your trash day before 0700.
Landscaping
Housing Area Day of the Week
Eagle View and Woodland Groves Monday
Coyote Terrace Tuesday
Trinity Heights Wednesday
Desert Skies & Pacer Loop Thursday
Gunfighter Manor, Gunfighter Circle, & Gunfighter Court Friday
NOTE: All toys, patio furnishing, outdoor equipment, etc. MUST be removed from the lawn area for this service. As a tenant you are responsible for the flower bed(s) next to the house.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
*****BABY ANNOUNCEMENT*****
I wanted to inform you that we have a new member to the 366 MDG by way of the MDSS squadron. SSgt Sechrist delivered a baby boy, Gadden Michael Sechrist, 6.6 lbs, 20 inches on August 14th.
I waned to let you know that I will be taking a few meals over to help. If you want to provide a meal as well, please let me know as I am the POC for them on this issue. You can email me at tami.corby@gmail.com or call/text me at 210-319-8833.
I know I am excited as our Med Group family grows. Please keep me informed so we can welcome all the newest members in Med Group fashion.
Thanks,
Tami
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Calling all runners....
Anyone interested in running as a group for some fun?
The Mountain Home Top 3 will sponsor The 2nd Annual Zombie Run on Saturday,
14 September 2013, starting at 1300, beginning and ending near the covered
pavilion at Holt Park/across from the Gunfighter Club. The run will take you
on 2.8 mile journey through a Zombie infested course with obstacles that
will force you to "Run for Your Life!" Make it to the finish and celebrate
with a post run Burger Burn and random door prizes for run participants. All
proceeds raised support Mountain Home Top 3 sponsored events and base morale
functions.
Please follow the link below and register TODAY! And Remember.ZOMBIES don't
like Fast Food!!
Click for Zombie Run <https://mhafbtop3.webconnex.
Registration.
THIS IS A PRIVATE ORGANIZATION. IT IS NOT A PART OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE OR ANY OF ITS COMPONENTS AND IT HAS NO GOVERNMENTAL STATUS (AFI
34-223, PARAGRAPH 10.1.2.3).
The Mountain Home Top 3 will sponsor The 2nd Annual Zombie Run on Saturday,
14 September 2013, starting at 1300, beginning and ending near the covered
pavilion at Holt Park/across from the Gunfighter Club. The run will take you
on 2.8 mile journey through a Zombie infested course with obstacles that
will force you to "Run for Your Life!" Make it to the finish and celebrate
with a post run Burger Burn and random door prizes for run participants. All
proceeds raised support Mountain Home Top 3 sponsored events and base morale
functions.
Please follow the link below and register TODAY! And Remember.ZOMBIES don't
like Fast Food!!
Click for Zombie Run <https://mhafbtop3.webconnex.
Registration.
THIS IS A PRIVATE ORGANIZATION. IT IS NOT A PART OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE OR ANY OF ITS COMPONENTS AND IT HAS NO GOVERNMENTAL STATUS (AFI
34-223, PARAGRAPH 10.1.2.3).
AF BALL DRESSTRAVAGANZA!!! - AUGUST 24TH!!
The event that you have all been asking about has been planned. Please read details below. It is ONE DAY only!
~Sunshine Burgess, ESC President
One Day Air Force Ball $10 Dress Event
Where: Dresstravaganza, 9105 W Overland Rd, Boise, Idaho 83709
When: Saturday, August 24, 2012, 10am-12pm
Dresstravaganza, a non-profit organization, has graciously opened their doors again this year for military spouses needing a gown for the Air Force Ball. They ARE NOT regularly open except during prom season, so this is a special event for ALL military spouses attending the ball. If you are looking for an inexpensive gown for the ball, this is your answer. You will be able to BORROW a dress for the ball at a cost of $10 for dry cleaning. Can't beat that price! You will need to show your ID and fill out paperwork with your information for their records. All dresses are due back to Dresstravaganza the week following the event.
POC: Tiffany Bodge (907) 347-8022, call/text with any questions.
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