At Your Services April Magazine

Monthofthe MilitaryChild

Understanding Funding for Services Activities

Recently, we received feedback regarding the pricing of items in several Services activities In response, we want to provide insight into our pricing structure, along with an explanation of the different funding sources

Appropriated Funds (APF)

APF consists of money allocated by Congress as part of the National Defense budget.

These funds are essential for missionsustaining activities and are authorized to receive maximum APF support.

Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF)

NAF is not controlled by Congress but results from operating Services activities on the installation

We adhere to specific spending rules for each type of funding.

In addition our activities are categorized as:

CAT A: Mission Sustaining Activities

Essential to the military mission.

Authorized to receive maximum APF support

Little or no capability to generate revenue.

Cat A facility at Arnold AFB includes: Fitness Center

CAT B: Basic Community Support Activities

Provides fundamental core programs

Capable of generating some NAF revenue but authorized to receive some support from APF

Cat B facilities at Arnold AFB includes:

ALC (Community Activity Center)

Outdoor Recreation (programming and skill development)

CATC:Revenue-GeneratingActivities

Capability to generate revenue Should be self-sustaining with their business model.

Cat C activities at Arnold AFB include: Food/Beverage and Entertainment Programs

ALC

Café 100

Golf Course

ODR including recreational lodging such as FAMCAMP, Wingo Lakeside Lodge, and Cabins

Why is this information important for our customers to know? Cat C activities must operate as a business Similar to off-base establishments, our Cat C activities face challenges such as rising operating costs and increased wages that impact our sustainability. In 2022, an executive order mandated pay increases for all federal employees, resulting in higher wages than comparable private sector jobs. Additionally, while we do not pay rent for the usage of government facilities, we do pay utilities which significantly impacts our financial status. To maintain solvency, we must adjust prices accordingly for our goods and services.

Café 100 lost over $52K in the last year Unfortunately, due to reduced customer traffic, beginning this month, Café 100 will be closed on Fridays and Hap’s After Hours will only be open one Tuesday per month We will continue to monitor operations Incremental price adjustments are still needed to align with inflation and mandated staff pay and will help maintain financial stability for Services activities

We would like to thank our loyal customers for their support and understanding while we strive to provide the best service, supporting the AAFB community

JEDI FITNESS CHALLENGE

BECOME A JEDI MASTER BY COMPLETING 3 LEVELS OF JEDI FITNESS TRAINING TO RECEIVE A JEDI MASTER T-SHIRT

WEEK 1: PADAWAN - 3 ROUNDS

WEEK 2: JEDI KNIGHT - 4 ROUNDS

WEEK 3 : JEDI MASTER - 5 ROUNDS

SPONSORED BY:

MAY 6 - 31 WEEKDAYS ONLY 5 AM - 7:30 PM

EARTHDAY APRIL 22

THE CHALLENGE

Services helps support the unwavering commitment to end plastics for the sake of human and planetary health, demanding a 60% reduction in the production of ALL plastics by 2040.

You can contribute by providing a bag of clean recyclable plastics to ODR throughout the month of April to participate in this pledge and receive a reusable water bottle!*

Call (931) 454-6084 for more information.

*Water bottles are available to the first 50 participants.*

For all of your recycling needs call For all of your recycling needs call (931) 454-6068 (931) 454-6068

ARNOLD SERVICES PRESENTS ARNOLD SERVICES PRESENTS

DUELING DUELING Pianos Pianos

MAY 3 MAY 3

DOORS OPEN AT DOORS OPEN AT 55PM PM

DINNER AT 5:30PM DINNER AT 5:30PM

ENTERTAINMENT BEGINS AT 6:30PM

ENTERTAINMENT BEGINS AT 6:30PM

RESERVATIONS OPEN APRIL 8-26

RESERVATIONS OPEN APRIL 8-26

Join us at the ALC to for an evening of fun brought to you by Air Force Entertainment and Arnold Services. This all-request family friendly show features an interactive performance where the audience calls the shots! The unique act combines music and humor; promising an evening of fun facilitated by expert pianists and entertainers.

Whether you’re into John Lennon or John Legend…Beach Boys or Beastie Boys…Frank Sinatra or Lady Gaga…audience participation is encouraged, so be prepared to sing and dance at this high-energy show by Felix and Fingers.

The night will also feature Cinco De Mayo specials, as well as an all-you-can-eat Taco Bar (Adults $18, 12 and under $12).

Reservations will be taken from April 8-26 and are highly recommended as there is limited seating.

Call (931) 454-3350 during business hours, or email aedc.tsd.svrc@us.af.mil to save your seat.

Scan here for a preview of the featured artists!

Geoff Smith

Caleb Thomas

Constantly moving around and adjusting to new surroundings, new friends and sometimes even countries, military children become resilient and resolute at a young age. April is designated the Month of the Military Child to celebrate the sacrifices they have made to support their Active Duty parents. Services is dedicated to helping military children adjust to life at Arnold AFB, with various activities throughout the Month of the Military Child for Active Duty dependents 17 & younger.

Every Friday in April, we ask you to Purple Up! for our military children. Purple is the official color of the Month of the Military Child because it incorporates all of the colors of the six service branches in the U.S. Military.

Sponsored by:

Month of the Military Child Perks Card

Get your MoMC Perks Card at the ALC, Golf Course, ODR, or Fitness Center to receive special punches! Receive at least 4 punches to enter into a FREE drawing!

PRIZE: $75 Visa Gift Card with Gift Bag!

Chocolate Cake

Visit the ALC from 5-8pm on April 5th, 19th, and 26th. Military children (17 & younger) receive a FREE slice of chocolate cake!

Disc Golf

ODR is giving FREE discs to keep during the month of April for military children (17 & younger). Use your disc to play our 9 hole Disc Golf Course located on the ALC Lakeside Grounds.

*One per person/while supplies last*

Ice Cream

I scream! You scream! We all scream for ice cream! Military Children (17 & younger). Get your FREE ice cream at ODR on April 13 from 9am-5pm!

RegisterbyApril5th. First35participants receivefreet-shirt. Call(931)-454-6440

Runorwalk2lapsaroundtheFitness CenterOutdoorTrail. April17from5am-7:30pm!

Driving Range Tokens

Practice your swing at the Driving Range! Military children (17 & younger) receive one FREE range token daily during the month of April at Arnold Golf Course.

May 1

4:30pm at Arnold Golf Course Clubhouse

Calling all Coaches! Meet with us to discuss the upcoming seasons rules, sign ups and prizes!

May 10-12

7am-7pm

In celebration of Mother’s Day, mom’s play the course FREE! (Carts not included)

Thank you Moms!

May4 9amShotgun

1,800yardIndividualTournament

AGF: $30 Guest: $40 Dayof: +$10

RegisterbyMay2 Prizeswillbeawarded

Ryan Clark

What is your favorite part about working at the Fitness Center?

I love being in an environment that fosters positive attitude, energy, and enthusiasm. We get to change lives one day at a time.

WhatdoyouwishtheAEDCcommunity knewabouttheFitnessCenter?

The fitness center is not exclusive to those already in shape. You don’t wait to go to school until you are smart enough….come see us we will support you every step of the way!

Whatisyourfavoritememoryat theFitnessCenter?

The day one of the kickboxing students progressed to landing a good sweep and said “sorry!” with eyes as big as dish plates and from down on the mat I holler’d “Don’t say sorry! That’s literally what you’re here for!”

SCANTHEQRORSEARCHON usajobs.gov

TheUNITEProgramprovides Commanderswithfundingto initiateprogramsthatwill benefitallAirmenintheirunit. Thisincludesassigned: ActiveDuty Reserve ANG APF/NAFCivilians

ServicesinReview

Serviceshasbeenbusywithvariouschallengesandcompetitionssofarin2024!

InFebruary,thePolarPlungeandChiliCookOffwaslocatedattheArnoldLakesideComplexwhereparticipants jumpedintotheWoodsReservoirthenenjoyedhotdeliciouschili!

CongratulationstoJackiePanaroforwinningthebesttastingchili!

Congratulations Winners!

60 Day Total Body Composition Challenge

Female: Sarah Morgan

Male: Adam Fanning

3 Up Fitness Challenge

Female:

Push Ups - Cody Hornsby

Leg Lifts - Cody Hornsby

Male:

Push Ups - Todd Malone

Pull Ups - Mike Lazalier

Leg Lifts - Tommy Norwood

Spring Open Golf Tournament

Terry Petty & Marty Branch

Looking Forward with Services

(931)454-7779

MON-FRI•7:30am-4pm

ClosedonFederalHolidays

ADMINISTRATION MARKETING

(931)454-3128

MON-FRI•8am-4pm

ClosedonFederalHolidays

ARNOLDLAKESIDECOMPLEX

(931)454-3350

MON-FRI CommunityEvents•8am-4pm FRI

OpenDining•5-8pm LandingBar•5-10pm

ClosedApril12

ClosedonAFMCFamilyDay&FederalHolidays

CAFE100

(931)454-5885

COMMERCIALSPONSORSHIP& ADVERTISEMENT

(931)454-3171

MON-FRI•8am-4pm

ClosedonFederalHolidays

UNITE

(931)454-7530

MON-FRI•7:30am-4pm

ClosedonFederalHolidays

NAFHUMANRESOURCES

(931)454-4945

MON-THUR•7:30am-4pm

FRI•ByAppointmentsOnly

ClosedonFederalHolidays

GOSSICKLEADERSHIPCENTER

(931)454-7779

ByReservationsOnly

GOLFCOURSE

(931)454-4653

DAILY•7am-7pm

MON-THUR•7am-1pm

FRI•CLOSED

ClosedonAFMCFamilyDays&FederalHolidays

FITNESSCENTER

(931)454-6440

MON-FRI•5am-7:30pm SAT•8am-1pm

ClosedonFederalHolidays

OUTDOORRECREATION

(931)454-6084/3051

MON-FRI•8am-6pm SAT•9am-5pm

ClosedonFederalHolidays

RECYCLINGCENTER

(931)454-6068

MON-FRI•6:30am-3pm

ClosedonAFMCFamilyDays&FederalHolidays

THE JOHN S. MCCAIN NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT (NDAA) OF 2019 ALLOWS VETERANS (PURPLE HEART/MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS, FORMER PRISONERS OF WAR, OR WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY (SCD) AND THEIR GUESTS) AND OTHER CERTAIN VETERANS USE OF THE COMMISSARY, MILITARY EXCHANGE AND CERTAIN MORALE WELFARE AND RECREATION FACILITIES.

DO YOU HAVE A VETERAN’S HEALTH INDENTIFICATION (VHIC) CARD?

The VHIC is the credential used to establish identity for the purpose of access control. A REAL ID-compliant (STAR) driver’s license is used to establish identity for the purpose of force protection. The VHIC establishes purpose both for the cardholder and for the cardholder’s accompanying guest. The card will only display the veteran’s name, picture, and special eligibility indicators on the front of the card, if applicable. Veterans will require a VHIC that displays “PURPLE HEART,” “MEDAL OF HONOR”, “FORMER POW,” or “SERVICE CONNECTED” below the photo on the front of the card for installation and benefit access.

Enroll your VHIC Card in DEERS today at the