FEBRUARY 8, 2013
• The Peninsula Warrior - Army
LAFBCommunity Company Grade Officer Council The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Company Grade Officer Council meets regularly on the third Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m. at the Nose Dive Bar. All Company Grade Officers interested are encouraged to attend the meetings. JBLE CGOC provides opportunities for networking, professional development, and social activities. For more information or to be added to the distribution list, please send your information to cgoc.executives@langley.af.mil.
TMO Tip: Headed to Germany? Do you have an upcoming PCS to Germany? Upon arrival into the country, pets will be examined by the veterinarian near the passenger terminal baggage claim area. These examinations are conducted by the county veterinary office for the German General Customs. An examination fee of 55 Euro per pet will be implemented Feb. 1, for all non-EU citizens. More information can be found on this website, http://www.ramstein.af.mil/news/story. asp?id=123332847. For more information, contact TMO at (757) 764-4171 or 764-7868.
AFAF Fundraiser The Air Force Assistance Fund Committee is holding donuts, coffee and gift certificates fund raiser. Orders will be sold from Feb. 4 to 15, and will be available for pickup from the Community Center Feb. 20. Contact your squadron representative for order forms. The prices for the orders are as follows: coffee $8; dozen donuts $10; partnership cards $12; donut gift certificates $7. For more information, contact 1st Lt. Ashley Scott at ashley.scott@langley.af.mil or call (757) 225-5204.
Angels with Red Tails Celebrate Black History Month with the Langley Winds on Feb. 10 at 2:30 p.m. at the American Theatre in downtown Phoebus. The venue is premiering a piece that tells the story, through music, of the Tuskegee Airmen. For more information, contact Raymond Landon at raymond.landon@langley.af.mil or call (757) 225-3275.
JBLE Tax Center Opening The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Tax Centesr opened Feb. 4 at both Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis. The hours will be 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Submit LAFB Community announcements to pw@militarynews.com Tax return preparation services will be provided by Active Duty, Civilian and Retiree volunteers. Services will be provided to Active Duty Members, Retirees and their respective dependents, with limited availability for civilian and employees and Guard/Reserve Members on Title 10 orders. These tax return services are designed for basic to intermediate level taxes. Those with simple tax returns (Junior Members) are encouraged to visit Military One Source or H&R Block as they also provide free services. To contact the Langley Tax Center, call Senior Airman Holden Smith at 225-5777; To contact the Fort Eustis Tax Center, call 878-2343.
ACC Annual Awards Banquet Headquarters Air Combat Command will host its Annual Awards Banquet March 1 at the Bayview Commonwealth Center at Langley Air Force Base. The evening will begin with a social at 5:45 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $27 and will cover a meal with multiple options, as well as individual mementos. This year’s theme, “Strength and Excellence Through Diversity,” will be expounded on by the guest speaker, Dr. Albert Mitchum Jr., Political Advisor to the ACC Commander. For more information contact Senior Master Sgt. JoAngela Porter at 764-2966 or Tech. Sgt. Lisette Spencer at 764-9960.
ANG opportunities briefing The Joint Base Langley-Eustis Air National Guard In-Service Recruiter, Master Sgt. Tamika Covington, will be briefing information about the “Palace Chase” and “Front” programs (to include the application process) and the opportunities available within the ANG. The ANG briefing will be held Feb. 12 at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the Military Personnel Flight, building 15, second floor, room 203. For more information, contact Covington at tamika.covington2@langley.af.mil or call (757) 764-9995.
Ski trip The Langley Chapel Single Airman Ministry is sponsoring a ski trip Feb. 15 though 17. The trip includes a two-night stay, eight hours of skiing, spiritual discussion, one meal, ski equipment and transportation. The trip cost $115 per person. Bring gloves, warm clothing and money for all other meals. For more information, or to register,
contact Larry Blakely at (757) 273-1033 or email blakely2@cox.net.
For more information, or to register, call (757) 764-3359.
Dependent Scholarship
Flag-football tournament
The Langley Officers’ Spouses’ Club has college scholarships available for qualified military dependents of current military members as well as retirees. Applications are available on the LOSC website: www.langleyosc. org.The application deadline is March 1. For more information, email the LOSC at LOSCScholarships@yahoo.com.
The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office is hosting a flag-football tournament every Wednesday and Friday at 2 p.m. from April 3 to 19 at the Shellbank Fitness Center. Eight teams will be participating, so come out and support. For more information, call Vanessa Williams at (757) 764-3359 or email c.vanessa. williams@langley.af.mil.
Charity chase 5K /10K The Langley Officers’ Spouses’ Club is hosting a 5k/10k run for charity March 2 at 8 a.m. at the Air Combat Command Fitness Center. Participants 18 years of age or older pay $25 while children pay $18. Register by Feb. 15 online at www.langleyosc.org or www.active.com for those without Common Access Cards or dependent IDs, and to win a free t-shirt. CAC and dependent ID holders may register by Feb. 28 at www.active.com or starting at 7 a.m. on race day at the registration table. For more information, go to www.langleyosc.org.
Engineering, Construction Camps At the Society of American Military Engineers Engineering and Construction Camps, high school students from across the country learn engineering solutions and skills from professional engineers while getting a taste of what it means to work for and with the military services. Camp times and locations are as follows: U.S. Army Camp, June 16 - 22, Vicksburg, Miss.; U.S. Marine Corps, June 23 - 29, Camp LeJune, N.C.; A.F. Academy Camp, June 27 to July 3, Colorado Springs, Co.; Seabees Camp, July 21 to 27, Port Huenerne, Calif. Application deadlines are March 15 for the U.S. Army Camp and April 5 for the other locations. Registration is $275 per student. For more information, contact Amy Doye at amy.doye@langley.af.mil.
Personal safety classes April is Sexual Assault Awareness month. In an effort to reduce sexual assaults, the 633rd Force Support Squadron is hosting free, personal safety classes at both the Shellbank and Air Combat Command fitness centers. Women can sign up for the classes held April 1, 15, 22 and 29 from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Shellbank Fitness Center. Men can also sign up for April 11 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the ACC Fitness Center.
SAPR road rally The Sexual Assaualt Prevention and Response office is hosting a motorcycle road rally April 26 at 9 a.m. All participants must arrive at 7:30 a.m. for registration and safety checks. Participants must RSVP.The event is free of charge. For more information, call Vanessa Williams at (757) 764-3359 or email c.vanessa. williams@langley.af.mil.
African American Heritage meeting Come join the Langley African-American Heritage Council to help support holiday functions, host educational programs, provide financial assistance and more. Meetings are held at the Langley Club “Enlisted Lounge” on the third Thursday of every month at 11:30 a.m. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Malukinah Mathis at Malukinah. Mathis@langley.af.mil.
EFM Forum/Resource Fair The Joint Services Exceptional Family Member Forum and Resource Fair will take place March 12-13 from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the Langley Air Force Base Theater, Bldg. 246, 66 Nealy Ave. Conference presentations will include Medicaid Waivers, Managing Behaviors, Special Education Laws, Transition, Autism, Mental Health, and Appropriate Evaluation and Medical Management of ADHD. Register online at www.med.navy.mil/ sites/NMCP2/Pages/EFMPForum.aspx. If you are unable to register online, you may also register by contacting your branch point of contact: ■ Air Force, Ursula Santiago (757) 764-3990 ■ Army, Marlene Foster-Cherrye (757) 8871954 ■ Coast Guard, Kelly Beck, (757) 686-4025 ■ Marine Corps, Kimberly Carmon Stanley (757) 953-2270 ■ Navy, Brenda Bollenberg (757) 322-9127.