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MacDill’sAreaDefenseCounselhasyourback

storyandphotosbyAirman1stClassZacharyFoster 6thAirRefuelingWingPublicAffairs

ThemissionoftheareadefensecounselatMacDillAir ForceBase istoofferlegaladviceandguidancetoallAirmenunderanycircumstances.

U.S. Air ForceCapt. MichaelLeahy, ADCattorney, andStaffSgt. Prentice Felton, ADCparalegal,areatwo-manteamresponsiblefor representingAirmenofallranksfromMacDillAir ForceBase,Patrick Space ForceBaseandHomesteadAirReserveBase.

TheADCofficeisopentoallDepartmentoftheAir Forcemembers regardlessofrankandduty title.

“I’llsit down with Airmen,NCO’s[non-commissionedofficers] and evenofficers,” said Felton.“We’reheretohelpanyoneintheAir Force navigatetheircareerandconnectthemwiththebestresourcespossible fortheirsituation.”

Theteamprovideslegalconsultationoneverythingfromlettersof counselingtocourtmartials, withtheirfocusbeingondecidingappropriateresponses to accusations.

Leahydescribesavictoryinthecourtroomnotasareplacementfor reprimand,butasapathtoapunishmentfitfortheoffense.

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U.S.AirForceStaffSgt.PrenticeFelton,AreaDefenseCounselparalegal, readsacasefileatMacDillAirForceBaseMarch16.MacDill’s ADCofficeprovidesfreelegalconsultationsforover11,000Airmen from acrossSouthern Florida.

COMMANDER’SACTIONLINE

TheActionLineprovidestwo-waycommunicationbetweenthe 6thAirRefueling Wingcommander andthe MacDillcommunity. Personnelmaysubmit questions,concernsorcommentsviaemailto macdillwingcommander@us.af.milor Facebook@6thARWCommandTeam

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AF releases102ndUniformBoard resultsforAirmen,Guardians

Thisexpandsthecurrentcoldweatheraccessoriestoaddaheadband in addition to scarves, earmuffs, watchcapand gloves.

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS)—Air ForceChiefofStaffGen.CQBrown, Jr. approvedseveralinitiativessubmittedtotheNovember2022Air ForceUniformBoardforimplementationinDepartmentoftheAir Force Instruction36-2903,Dressand PersonalAppearanceofUnitedStatesAir ForceandUnitedStatesSpace Force Personnel.Authorized changesare effectiveApril 1.

Asseparateservices, theAir ForceandSpace Forcehostindependent uniformboards; however, theresultsofoneservice’suniformboardmay be adoptedbyeitherservice Asaresult, someofthe changesapprovedbytheAir Force’s 102ndUniformBoardweread-optedbythe Space Force. Thesespecific changeshavebeenidentifiedwithin DAFGM 36-2903.

AirmenandGuardianssubmitted changerequeststhroughtheGuardiansandAirmenInnovationNetworkonline.

Thesummaryof approved changesare:

ChildDevelopmentCenters(CDCs):

ThisauthorizesinstallationcommanderstodesignateCDCsasanohat,no-salutezone Additionally, inareasnotdesignated, salutesarenot required wheneitherpersoniscarrying children.

Authorizesthewearofcold weatherheadband:

UnderSecretaryoftheAir Forcetestifieson recruiting

SecretaryoftheAirForcePublic Affairs

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS)—Kristyn Jones, assistantsecretaryof theAir Forcefor FinancialManagementandComptroller, performing thedutiesofundersecretaryoftheAir Force, testifiedtotheSenate ArmedServicesCommitteeatthe U.S. CapitolMarch22.

AlongsidetestimonyfromotherDepartmentofDefenseundersecretaries,Jones spokeonrecruiting challenges currentlyfacing the Departmentof theAir Force.

JonessaidtheAir Forcewouldlikelyfallshortofitsenlistedactive dutyrecruitinggoalsbymorethan10%in2023,andtheAir ForceReserveandAirNationalGuardareprojectedtomisstheirgoalsaswell, butthattheSpace Forceisexpectedtomeetitsquotasfortheyear.

Respondingtotheserecruiting challenges, JonessaidtheDAFhas increaseditsmarketingprogramsusinganadditional$150millionappropriatedbyCongress, includingimplementingnewdigitalmarketing initiatives, whichshecreditedasalreadydrivingmorethan90%more newusertraffictoDAFrecruiting websites. She also saidin-person

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AuthorizeswearofatotaloffourbadgesontheOperationalCamouflage Pattern(OCP)uniform abovethe USAFtape.

Thisexpandsthecurrentregulation,whichallowsamaximumoftwo badgestofour.

AuthorizesthewearofadditionalheadgearfortheFlightDutyUniform(FDU):

ThisexpandsthecurrentregulationtoaddanOCPpatrolcapandtacticalOCPcapinadditiontotheflightcap.

Authorizesa“smalllogo” onpursesandhandbags: Thelogomustnotexceedoneinchindiameter. USSFonly: When wearingcivilianattireorinuniform, whilecarryingabackpackbyhand, there areno colororlogorestrictions.

Authorizesolivedrabgreenauthorizedbackpack color: Thisexpandsthecurrentregulationtoallowolivedrabgreeninadditiontoblack,brown,grayanddarkblue, asanauthorizedcolorforbackpackstowear withanyuniformcombination.

Authorizesanysize logoon gym bags: Thisremovestheword ‘small’fromtheDAFI,allowinganysizelogoon gymbags.

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KristynJones,assistantsecretaryoftheAirForceforFinancialManagementandComptroller,performingthedutiesofundersecretary oftheAirForce,testifiesbeforetheSenateArmedServicesCommitteeonmilitary recruitingchallenges in Washington,D.C.,March22.

Secretary of theAirForcePublicAffairs

WEEKINPHOTOS

AKC-135Stratotankerassignedtothe6thAir Refueling,fliesovertheWilliamR.GainesJr. VeteransMemorialParkduringtheBeirutPeacekeepers Tower GroundbreakingceremonyinPortCharlotte,Florida,March15.Thetowerwillmemorializethe241Americanskilledduringthebombing ofaU.S.MarineCorpsbarracksin Beirut,LebanonduringtheLebaneseCivil Warin1983.More than10,000AmericanveteransservedinBeirut

from1982to1984 aspartofa multinationalpeacekeepingforcethatincludedFrench,Italian,andBritishtroops.

BlueStarFamilieshosts“NourishtheService,”aneventdesignedto givebacktoservicemembers,atMacDillAirForceBaseMar.24.Activedutyservicemembers,spousesandveterans receivedtoys,food andhouseholditemsfromtheevent.

U.S.AirForceMaj. TravisNeal,50th Air RefuelingSquadronpilot,performsapre-flightcheckonaKC-135StratotankeratMacDillAirForce BaseMarch14.Aircrewconductpre-flightinspectionstoensureaircraft aresafeand readyfordeparture.

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DoD new measures to enhance well-being of military force, families

WASHINGTON (AFNS)—Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III unveiled a comprehensive plan March 22, aimed at improving the lives of the dedicated U.S. military force and their families. The new plan consists of six additional actions that address essential needs in education, childcare, parental leave and career advancement. The Department of Defense is committed to working with Congress and other stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of these measures.

Austin is directing the implementation of the following:

Universal prekindergarten at DoD Education Activity schools: The DoD is collaborating with Congress to secure funding for universal prekindergarten at DoDEA schools. The program is set to undergo a phased implementation over a five-year period, providing high-quality early education for military children.

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts for service members: To alleviate financial pressure on service members with dependents, the DoD will enable access to Dependent Care FSAs, allowing them to set aside up to $5,000 in pretax income through payroll deductions for eligible dependent care expenses

New military parental leave benefits: The DoD is actively promoting new parental leave benefits that provide 12 weeks of paid, non-charge-

able leave to service members welcoming a child into their family through birth, adoption, or long-term foster-care placement. This initiative supports the well-being and work-life balance of our military families

Improvements to the Exceptional Family Member Program: The DoD is committed to enhancing the EFMP to better support the unique needs of exceptional military families. Further improvements and streamlined processes will ensure that these families receive the necessary resources and assistance.

Expanded spouse eligibility for My Career Advancement Account financial assistance: To support career advancement for military spouses, eligibility for MyCAA financial assistance will be expanded to E-6 and O-3 ranks This program provides up to $4,000 in aid for obtaining a license, certificate or associate degree.

Portability and best practices for professional licenses: The DoD will continue efforts to make professional licenses portable for military families, working with states to encourage sharing of licensure best practices and approval of occupational licensure compacts. This initiative aims to reduce barriers to employment for military spouses.

Austin is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the U.S. military force and their families through these new measures The DoD will collaborate with Congress and state partners to ensure successful implementation and ongoing support of these initiatives.

927thAir RefuelingWingexercisesagile combatemployment,full spectrum readiness

storyandphotosby Tech.Sgt.BradleyTipton 927thAirRefuelingWingPublicAffairs

The927thAirRefueling Wingconductedalarge-forceexercise, Feb5-9,atCecilAirport, Jacksonville, Fla.,andMacDillAir ForceBase, Dubbed‘FEBEX,’theexerciseaimedtoenhanceskillsofCitizenAirmenacrossthewingandprovidethemthenecessarytrainingfor agilecombatemployment,ensuringfull-spectrumreadiness.

“Wereally wantedtoassessourabilitytoreacttoanear-peeradversary,” saidCol.KurtMatthews, 927thAirRefueling Wingcommander. “Thoseelementsincludedmission-taskingorders that change, beinginaremotelocationwithlimitedresources, andhavingtoadaptandovercome tofollowtheintentofordersandaccomplishourmission.”

Throughouttheexercise, participantswere challengedtonotonlycarryouttheirspecified mission-relateddutiesbutalsostand-uptemporaryfacilitiesforoperations, commandandcontrol andevenmortuaryaffairs WithlittletononeofthetypicalsupportaffordedbyanAir Forceinstallation,Airmencarriedoutthelogisticsandestablishedthevitalservicesnecessarytosustain operationsinanaustereenvironmentincludingdeploymentanduseofasinglepalletexpeditionarykitchen.

“We wantedthemtounderstandthatwhatwe’reusedtoseeingforthelasttwentyyearsisnot whatwe’regoingtoseeinthefuture,” saidChiefMasterSgt.HeatherBragdon,927thAirRefueling Wingexerciseplanner.

Plannersimplementedavarietyofscenariosthroughouttheexercisetoincreasestressand demonstratefullspectrumreadinesssuchassimulated chemicalattacksandattemptsatunauthorizedentry.

“Asfarastraining, we’vedoneTCCC[TacticalCombatCasualtyCare],CBRN[Chemical,Biological,RadiologicalandNuclear]and CATM[CombatArmsTrainingandMaintenance],” said SeniorAirman Taylor Jaberi,927thSecurity ForcesSquadronfireteammember “Thatallplayed apartinthemission,andwedefinitelyusedCBRNinfull-force. Itallplaysapartinreadiness becauseweallneedthatspecifictraininginordertobeready.”

Thescenariosbuiltintotheexerciseservedasacapstone, puttingtothetestmanyofthefundamentalsrefreshedin classroomsthroughouttheDecemberand Januaryunittrainingassemblies.

“WehadalotofdifferentmilestonesthroughouttheyeartogetourAirmenready, andIthink allofthoseaspectsmadetheexercisesuccessfulandtheAirmenreadyandconfidentinwhat they’regoingtohavetodowhentheygodownrange,” saidBragdon.

Planningandpreparationfortheexercisebeganinearly2022,withtheimplementationofa continuousprocessimprovementstrategythroughoutthewingtomaximizetrainingforfuture andupcomingdeployments, whileminimizingobstaclesandbarriers.

“Weassembledagroupofsubjectmatterexpertsfromacrossthewing, includingunitdeploymentmanagers, unittrainingmanagers, programmanagers, supervisorsandotherstakeholders,” saidCol.MeredithSeeley, 927thAirRefueling Wingprocessmanager “Byincreasingcross-functionalcommunication,streamliningscheduling, andprovidingnear-termfocusonreadinessfor ourdeployers, ourmetricsincreaseddrastically. Theimmediateimpactisapparent.”

Furtherdemonstratingtheirabilitytoadapttoa challengingoperatingenvironment,maintainersconductedKC-135aircrafthotpitrefuelingonthenewlycertifiedflightlineatCecilAirport.Duringthisprocess, crewsreturningfromanaerialrefuelingmissionrefilltheirtankswhile maintainingpowertooneenginebeforequicklydisembarkingonanothermission.Inadditionto expeditiousrecoveryandrefueling, themaintenanceteamovercameakey challengeassociated

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927thMissionSupportGroupAirmenperformtacticalcombatcasualtycare(TCCC) proceduresonasimulatedwoundedservice-memberduringanexerciseonMacDillAir ForceBaseFeb.8.TheexerciseallowedAirmentohonefundamentalskills,suchas TCCC,inasimulatedcontestedenvironment,increasingoverall

927th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen conduct tionfromoneair refuelingmissiontoanother.

conduct hot-pit refueling on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during an exercise Feb. 7, at Cecil Airport, Fla. Hot pit refueling allows aircrew to quickly transi-

927thMissionSupportGroupAirmenperformtacticalcombatcasualtycare(TCCC) proceduresonasimulatedwoundedservice-memberduringanexerciseonMacDillAir ForceBaseFeb.8.TheexerciseallowedAirmentohonefundamentalskills,suchas TCCC,inasimulatedcontestedenvironment,increasingoverall readiness.

KC-135Stratotankeraircrewmembersassignedtothe63rdAirRefuelingSquadrondonMissionOriented ProtectivePosturegearpriortodisembarkingfromtheaircraftinanexerciseonMacDillAirForceBaseFeb. 8.Simulatinganenemyattackallowsaircrewtopracticeemergencyproceduresandensurefull-spectrum readiness.

RECRUITING

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recruitershavedramaticallyincreasedtheirpresenceinschools andpublicevents.

Inadditiontoincreased marketingandengagement, Jones also discussed ways thatthe DAFisincreasingincentives, suchastherecentreinstatement ofitsenlistedcollegeloanrepaymentprogram.Shealsohighlightedongoingeffortstoremove barrierstoservicetoincreaseits poolofpotentialrecruits. Jones underscoredthat these changes donotlowerstandardsforserviceandincludeitemssuch as revisions totattoopoliciesand body compositionrequirements atthetimeofaccessionforotherwise-eligiblerecruits.

Besidesdepartmentalactions, JonesalsoiteratedthatCongress’scontinuingsupportfor recruiting andmodernizationis criticaltothedepartment’s future readiness.

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withagilecombatemployment–deployingafarsmallernumberofpersonneltoaccomplish thesame mission.

“Lesspeoplearedoingmorejobs,” saidStaffSgt.DerekSpahr, 927th AircraftMaintenanceSquadroncrew chief. “Allofusaredoingeachother’sjobsbecausewe’reinsmallerteamandwestillhavetogetitdone –thesamerecovery, thesamelaunchesandrefueling. We stillgetatenpersonjobdonewithmaybefourpeopleintheagilecombatemployment concept–Thosepeopleare just multi-capable.”

ExercisingfullspectrumreadinessbenefitsCitizenAirmenfromall careerfields, preparingthemfordeploymentsandoperationswithincontestedenvironments FarfromtheactionatCecilAirport,Airmenfrom the 927thAeromedicalStagingSquadronexercised alongside the45th AeromedicalEvacuationSquadron(45thAES)onMacDillAFB, off-loadingsimulatedpatientsfromaTravisAFB, Calif., C-5MSuperGalaxy aircraftto a casualtystagingarea.

“Wegotourhandson equipmentand got to doourjobwith patientmovement,” saidArianneEspinosaCoffie, 927thAeromedicalStagingSquadron aerospacemedicaltechnician.“Inthisexercise wegot to work alongside theAES, givinga more realistic viewofthe wholemissionrather thanjust stopping ateitherloading or off-loadingpatientsatthebus.”

Planning, coordinationandexecutionofreadinessexercisesenables the927thARWtodevelop, planandimplementtechniquesandproceduresformaintaininga“Readynow” mindsetthroughoutthe entire wing. Airmenatalllevelsarebetterableunderstandhowtheirindividualroles contributeinafutureconflict, enablingthemtotakereadinessintotheir ownhands.

“OurAirmenweretalkingreal-timeaboutwhatwecoulddotomake ourtrainingevenmorerealisticand challenging,” saidMatthews “They wereexcitedandrealizedthatinsomeareastheywerealreadyrunning, anditinstilledhigherconfidenceinthetypeoftrainingtheyweregetting.”

Intheface of challengesarisingfromboththeexerciseandtheunpredictablereal-worldlogisticsofmovingaircraftandpersonnel,927thARW CitizenAirmenutilizedtheirtrainingandskillstoaccomplishnumerous objectives. Maintainingproficiencyinthismannerisvitaltomissionsuccessinpotentialfuturenear-peeradversarialconflicts.

“Theyareready,” saidBragdonwhenaskedheroverallimpressionof theAirmen’sperformance. “Theysuccessfullypushedthismissionfor fourdaysstraight,nomatterwhatitlookedlike, andtheydiditwith suchamazing attitudesandconfidence.”

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KristynJones,assistant secretary of theAirForceforFinancialManagementand Comptroller,performingthe dutiesofundersecretaryoftheAirForce,ErikRaven,undersecretaryoftheNavyandGabeCamarillo,under secretaryoftheArmy, testifybeforetheSenateArmed ServicesCommitteeonmilitary recruiting challenges March 22.

“Noneofthecasesweseeareblackandwhite, andit’sneverassimpleasgoodversusbad,” saidLeahy. “Ourjobistotellthestorybehind our clients, toreallylookatthemotivationbehindanallegedoffense andcommunicate thatin the courtroom.”

Theduo also operatesunderleadershipin Washington D.C. rather thantheirhomeinstallation, keepingallAirmenseekingtheirservices andthemselvesfreefromreprisal Additionally, all clients retainattorney clientprivilegemeaninganyinformationdiscussedinthemeeting cannot bereleasedunlessitposes a threat toself orothers.

TheteamspecializesinAir Forcelaw, buttheyalsoserveasafocal pointinjointenvironments, byconnectingjointservicememberswith properrepresentation.

UNIFORMBOARD

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Authorizesthewearofparkas by characteristics:

This expandsthecurrentregulationtoallowcold-weatherparkasto becommerciallypurchased,withcertainexceptions.ParkasmustbeOCP patternorCoyoteBrownandhavenametapes, servicetape, rankand patchesworninthesameauthorizedconfiguration.

Authorizes Fridaymoraleshirts withlogo on thefrontandback: Thisexpandsthecurrentmoraleshirtregulationbyallowinglogosto

Inadditiontoprovidinglegaldefense, Leahyand Feltonalsoserveas mentors tojuniorenlistedAirmen.

“Themajorityofmytimehereisspentsittingandtalkingwithour clients,” said Felton. “I’llsometimesspendtwotothreehoursdiscussing lifewithAirmentryingtoputthemonthe right path.”

ThebiggestmistakemostAirmen makeis notconnectingwiththe ADC staffat their earliest opportunity, claimsLeahy

“Unfortunately, peoplecomethroughourdoorswiththefifthpieceof paperworkwhentheyreallyshould’veonthefirst,” saidLeahy. “We’re heretohelp, butwecan’tdothatwithoutAirmentakingthefirststep tocomeand seeus.”

TheADCofficeis inHangar4.Call828-4455 foranappointment.

beworn atalargerdiameteronthebackoftheshirtinadditiontohavingalogoontheleftsideofthe chestnottoexceedfiveinchesindiameter. Regardlessofthelogo, theshirtmustbeCoyote Brown.

Authorizesthewearof“heritage-like”moralepatchesontheFDU: ThisremovestheverbiagefromtheDAFIlimitingcurrentorpastofficialorganizationalemblemoranyvariationfortheFDU, liketheOCPs andtwo-pieceFlightDutyUniform.

Holy Weekschedule

CatholicCalendar

FridaysduringLent-StationsoftheCrossat5 p.m. followedbymeatlesspotluck

Monday– WednesdayDailyMassat12:10 p.m.

WeekdaysofMarch27-30Confessionsbyappointmentcall813-828-8565or813-828-3621

Holy WeekandLent/EasterSchedule

n April3-12:10 p.m.DailyMass

n April4-NoDailyMass. ChrismMassatSt. Pete Cathedral

n April5-12:10 p.m.DailyMassand PenanceServicefrom5:30-7 p.m.

n April6-7 p.m.MassoftheLastSupperfollowed byEucharisticAdorationuntil9:30 p.m.

n April7-2:15 p.m.StationsoftheCrossfollowed by3 p.m.Good FridayService

n April8-8 p.m.Easter VigilCelebration

n April9 - 9:30a.m.EasterSundayMass. Easter EggHuntafterMass

COMMUNITY

AnnualEasterEggstravaganza

The YouthCenterishosting an EasterEggstravanganzaApril 1 from10a.m.–12 p.m.atthe FitnessCenterSouth Field.Comeand enjoyfacepainting, DJ, foodtrucks, egghunts, games, prizesandof coursetheEasterBunny. Egghunt timesasfollows:

EFMP 10:15a.m.

Ages1-4 10:30a.m.

Ages5-8 10:45a.m.

Ages9-1211:00a.m.

Ages13+11:15a.m.

Adults(NEW!)11:30a.m.

To viewtheeventflyer, visit macdillfss.com/wp-content/uploads/ EASTEREGGSTRAVAGANZA_ SP2023.pdf.

MacDillcarwashnowopen

TheMacDillAFBcar washis nowopen. Stopby24hours/7days aweek.Newupgradesincludean automaticcar washandtwoselfservice/manual vehicle washing bays. Monthlyunlimited basic wash is $18, basic wash$8, intermediate wash $10,andpremium wash$12. Visitmacdillfss.com/carwash/formoreinformation.

Openpositionswith6thFSS

Springintoanewcareer!FSS wouldloveforyoutojoinourteam! Positionsareopenforteensage14 andup, dependents, retireesand activedutylookingtoworkparttime.Visitmacdillfss.com/openjobs/toseecurrentjobopenings andapplytoday.

Findmoreeventsat:macdillfss.com

TheChamp!

Fromleft,U.S.AirForceCol.AdamBingham,6thAirRefuelingWingcommander, Airman 1st Class DaveionFields,6thMaintenance Squadroninspectionapprentice,andChiefMasterSgt. Shae Gee,6thAirRefuelingWingcommand chief, recognizeFieldsasChampionofthe Week atMacDillAirForceBaseMar. 21.Bingham noticedFieldsassistingchildrentosafelycross a street that didn’t havea crossing guard andwantedtohighlighthis gooddeed.

CHAPELSCHEDULE

NormalHours- Monday - Friday - 9a.m.to3p.m.After hourschaplain,calltheCommandPostat828-4362/4361.

Monday-WednesdayMass - 12:10 p.m. www.macdill.af.mil/chapel

CatholicMass -Sunday- 9:30a.m. (confessionsbyappointment)

Protestantvirtualservices -Sunday -11a.m. (www.facebook.com/6amwhc)

Jewish - MonthlyLunchandLearn:Forschedule&tojoin distro,pleasecontactelimelach.estrin@us.af.mil

IslamicService - Friday1:30p.m.(spacereserved)

OtherFaithGroups- Please contacttheChapelat(813) 828-3621orviaemailat6ARW.HCADMIN@us.af.mil

For moredetails andinformation, visit theChapel Facebookpage at http://www.facebook/6amwhc/or MacDill’sChapel website is:https://www.macdill.af.mil/chapel

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Information, Tickets & Travel...............2478

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Pool............................................769-9901

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BreakawayEventCtr/Boomers..840-2020

CRAFTIVITIES

Wednesday,19April2023•4-6pm Arts& TradeCraftsLemonLot (8223HangarLoopDrive)

ComejointheA&CCrewtocelebratetheMonthoftheMilitaryChild! ThisFREEFloridatouristthemed eventwillofferburgers,hotdogs, craftivitiesforallagesandisland themedmusicfrom ourin-house liveDJ.Color&paintanunderwater sceneordigandsearchforpiratetreasure!LearnaboutFlorida’saquariums,theEvergladesandotherFloridaattractionstoo!

WECAN’T WAITTOSEE YOUTHERE!

APRILCRAFTCLASSES

LearnatLunch- Framing•LearnatLunch- WoodshopSafetyCourse EarthDayPlanters•Flower Pens• WoodshopBirdhouse

CAR WASHOPEN 24/7

Bringyourvehicletoournewly updatedcarwashlocateddirectly behindtheshoppette onKingfishSt.

$8BASIC WASH:pre-soak,conditioner,foambath, wheelcleaner,underbodyrinse,spotlessdry

$10SUPER WASH:basicwash+triplefoam,tireshine

$12PREMIUM WASH:superwash+bugprep,hotwax

$18MONTHLYUNLIMITED:basicwash

SleuthSMystery

DinnerShowinOrlando “Stepintotheworldof comedy,mysteryandintrigue”

Adult Ticket•$45.00Child Ticket•$25.00

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

SOMETHINGISBUZZINGIN TAMPA...

NOW-APRIL30,2023

Aninvasionofepicproportions!Giantlarger-than-lifeBUGSarecomingto ZooTampa.Thisfamily-friendlyeventwillfeature13speciesofanimatronic bugsthatwillamazeandeducateguestsinfunanduniqueways. ThiseventisfreewithadmissiontotheZoo.

GIANTBUGSFEATURED:

•BlackAnt

•Blue-EyedDarner

•BombardierBeetle

•Devil’sFlowerMantis

•EmperorScorpion

•Grasshopper

•MadagascarSunsetMoth

•MexicanRedknee

•Orb WebSpider–Cross

Orb Weaver

•Red-TailedBumblebee

•Say’sFirefly

•SevenSpottedLadybug

•StagBeetle

$50.00 LunchCH(Ages3-11) $33.50

(PriceIncludes: 2-hourcruise;Brunch;coffee, teaand water; DJ entertainment) Dinner(Ages12+) $76.75

DinnerCH(Ages3-11) $48.50

(PriceIncludes: 2-hourcruise;Openbarages21+beer,wine, soda, water, tea,coffee; DJ entertainment)

*Ourticketsnoteligible for special eventsorholidays

FunSpot $23.25 Orlando,Kissimmeeor Atlanta Locations