JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. –
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April 20
Dormitory CAF Competition: The JB CHS Dormitory will hold their quarterly CAF Competition April 20 at 2:30 p.m. Competition consists of an intense game of tug-o-war followed by an exhilarating push-up/sit-up max out! The competition will take place at the dormitory campus at the basketball and volleyball court area next to the DFAC. Come out and show your support for you squadron's dormitory residents. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Shane Minnick at 296-3049.
April 22
Hell and Back Again: The Community Cinema Charleston and the Greater Park Circle Film Society present a free public screening of "Hell and Back Again," an Academy Award nominee for best documentary, April 22 at 4 p.m. at the Old North Charleston Picture House, 4820 Jenkins Ave. There will be a discussion following the film with Maj. Joe Lysaght, deputy director of Veterans Affairs for Charleston County.
April 23
School Choice Showcase: This event, April 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., is to provide information to JB Charleston families about choices they have for educating their children in the Charleston County area. The event will have musical performances from local schools and displays from a variety of schools that provide the choice options for our families. For more information, contact Chris Gerry at 963-4438.
April 24
Heart Link Charleston Spouse Orientation to The USAF: Military Spouses learn about the Air Force mission, culture, traditions, military language, benefits and services, April 24 from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Childcare issues will be addressed at time of registration. To sign up, call 963-4406.
Parents Under Construction: This workshop will emphasize remediation and restoration for the school-aged child and establishing a healthy relationship with teenagers, April 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Call 963-4406 to sign up.
April 25
Smooth Move: Learn from the experts how to PCS smoothly, April 25 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. To sign up, call 963-4406.
April 26
First Time Homebuyer Workshop: Learn whether you are ready to purchase, what to look for before you purchase, whether to use a realtor and what banks look for when qualifying you for home ownership, April 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, contact Barbara Lang at 963-5448.
Exceptional Family Member Program Support Group: Support group for families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program, April 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, contact Okereta (Reta) Mills at 963-4411.
Making A Good Marriage Better: Learn how temperament impacts a healthy marriage, to define a healthy marriage and maintain it by developing communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, April 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. Couples only; no children please. Light snacks will be provided. Call 963-4406 to sign-up.
Joint Base Charleston Job Fair: All military members and DoD civilians and their dependents with CAC and military ID cards are eligible to participate, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at the Charleston Club. Fleet and Family Services and Airman and Family Readiness Centers are hosting this event in support of those individuals who will be separating by April 30 due to reduction in force and transitioning military. For more information, call Linda Saylor Lankosz, 963-5782 or email linda.lankosz@us.af.mil.
April 27
437th OSS Golf Tournament: The 437th Operations Support Squadron Golf Tournament is April 27 at the Wrenwoods Golf Course. Captain's Choice, Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Contact Master Sgt. Brady Durr at 963-8600 or email brady.durr@us.af.mil or contact Staff Sgt. Adrienne Forth at 963-5300 or email Adrienne.forth@us.af.mil
Retirement Ceremony for Kathy Perry: The Airman & Family Readiness Center will hold a retirement ceremony for Kathy Perry, Joint Base Charleston Casualty representative, April 27 at 3 p.m. at the JB Charleston - Air Base Chapel Annex. Please respond to Kaitlyn Zito at 963-8873 or email Kaitlyn.Zito@us.af.mil.
VA Workshop For Disability Compensation Claims: A VA representative covers the entire claims process, what it takes to file disability claims and helps members begin the initial stages of the filing process, April 27 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Members must sign-up at the medical records section at the on-base clinic no later than Monday prior to the workshop. For further information, contact George Ferguson at 963-5187.
VA One-On-One Disability Claims Assistance: VA rep assists members one-on-one with claims form entries for disability claims, April 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, contact George Ferguson at 963-5187.
April 28
Initial Key Spouse Training: This event is for newly appointed Key Spouses, April 28 from 8:30 to 3:30 p.m. For more information, contact Kaitlyn Zito at 963-8873.
May 8
Federal Employee of the Year luncheon: The Federal Employee of the Year Awards luncheon, hosted by the Federal Executive Association of the Greater Charleston Area will be held May 8 at 11:30 a.m. at the RedBank Club. Everyone is welcome to support the 628th Air Base Wing civilian nominees. For more information, contact George McDowell at 963-5518.
May 18
National Transportation Week Golf Tournament: The 437th Aerial Port Squadron is hosting a four-player, Captains Choice golf tournament May 18 at 10 a.m., at the Wrenwoods Golf Course. For more information contact master Sgt. Wimmer at 963-4898, Master Sgt. Burkhart at 963-7144 or Lt. Hayes at 963-3071.
Special Announcements:
The base Honor Guard team is recreating their Heritage Hall and is accepting contributions of any and all old air force uniforms, coins, flags, pictures, items etc. These items can be dropped off at the Honor Guard Bldg. 4450 New Mexico Ave, Hunley Park Base Housing Area, or they will pick them up. Call 767-2134. They will also be gathering names of the individuals who donate so they can be invited to the unveiling of the new Heritage Hall when it is complete.
LEAN Awareness Class: Learn how to create a more efficient and effective environment in the workplace and learn proven techniques and methods to eliminate waste in processes. The Lean Awareness Class is held every Tuesday in Bldg. 16,000, Mission Support Group Conference Room from 8 to 11 a.m. Call George McDowell at 469-8378 for more information.
Over Pricing (ZOP) Program: Per Air Mobility Command, everyone that orders parts through the Department of Defense stock system is requested to file a report when large discrepancies in prices exist for parts received. An example would be a $5 part that costs $500. All personnel should contact the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron Customer Service office to file a complaint. For questions, concerns or further instruction on ZOP, contact Staff Sgt. Charles Brown at 963-4831.
Workforce Specialist: A workforce specialist is now available by appointment on Tuesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon. The specialist can help with job referrals, resume and interview assistance and provide information about educational opportunities for active duty, retirees, dependents and Department of Defense civilians. Call 963-4406 to schedule an appointment.
Girl Scouting: Girls in kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to join Girl Scout Troop 895 at the Chapel Annex on the second and fourth Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Contact Patti Donahue at 618-363-5230 or pdonahue@sc.rr.com for more information.
Story Hours at the Library: The Base Library has two fun story hours every week. Mondays at 10 a.m., is the home day care story hour. Please call ahead each week to sign-up your group for this day. Tuesdays is the toddler open story and craft hour starting at 10 a.m. Reservations are not required for this session. Both sessions are free. Call 963-3320 to sign up.
Tennis Lessons: Lessons are held at the Outdoor Recreation tennis courts. Children six through 17 and adults can enroll for one-hour sessions, twice a week for $80 per month. Lessons are held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m.
Spouse Introduction to Joint Base Charleston: Held the first and third Wednesday of each month, this is a fun and fast-paced introduction to JB Charleston for all military spouses who have recently moved here. Meet other newly-arrived spouses, connect with your sponsor's unit Key Spouse and learn where to shop, dine and play in the Lowcountry. Get the information you need to make this your family's best assignment ever. Call the A&FRC at 963-4406 to register.
Coupon exchange: The AFRC has a coupon exchange that is open to all ranks. Bring in your unused coupons between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday and help yourself to coupons for you and your family. For more information on the coupon exchange, call 963-4408.
Stress coping workshops: Learn how to cope with life's stresses without pulling your hair out. Workshops meet the second Wednesday of every month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Health and Wellness Center classroom and are open to everyone. Call 963-4007 to sign up.
Sleep habits: Learn effective sleep habits and how to get your best Z's during this workshop which meets the fourth Wednesday of every month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the HAWC classroom. This class is open to everyone. Call 963-4007 to sign up.
Healthy Thinking Workshop registration: Do you find yourself feeling angry or stressed more often than you would like, or regret how you act when you are upset? Do you wish you could express yourself more clearly and be more assertive? Consider registering for the Healthy Thinking Workshop. The workshop is divided into four, 90-minute sessions held on consecutive Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m., with a new group beginning the first Wednesday of every month. To sign up or for more information, contact Family Advocacy at 963-6972.
Palace Chase, Palace Front briefings: The in-service recruiter conducts Palace Chase and Palace Front briefings at 9 a.m. on the first and third Tuesday of every month in Bldg. 503, Room 201. Air Force Instruction 36-3205 mandates eligible Airmen who are separating to be informed about the benefits and opportunities available to them within the Reserve, such as cross training, continued service, retirement, education, medical insurance and promotion. For more information, call 963-4499.
Trespassing notice: The small arms firing range is located at 125 Range Road near the munitions operations area and explosive ordnance disposal building. Do not trespass into the surface danger zones; they are identified by posted warning signs. Trespassing is not only illegal; it is dangerous because of gunfire. Personnel requesting entry into firing range impact zones must contact the security forces combat arms noncommissioned officer in charge at 963-1121 or via e-mail at 437sfs.catm@charleston.af.mil.
Airman's Attic in need of donations: The Airman's Attic needs household items, children's clothing to size eight, appliances, food and furniture. If anyone has items that have been gently used, consider donating them to the attic. Donations can be dropped off at Bldg. 500, Mondays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Betsy Crump at 963-4411.
Online legal assistance: The Air Force Legal Assistance website can be viewed at www.aflegalasssitance.com. Airmen, their families and retirees have access to this website to complete worksheets for wills, advance medical directives and powers of attorney. The 628th Air Base Wing Legal Office provides notary services from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on normal duty days. In addition, the office provides attorney consultation on a walk-in basis Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m. for active-duty members in uniform, and 1 to 3 p.m. for all others.