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Desert Wings Community News February 5, 2016
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African American History Month celebration begins

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Air Force photographs by Rebecca Amber

Above: The opening ceremony for African American History Month was held in the
Base Exchange Feb. 2. The Omega Psi Phi fraternity from Auburn University was one
of the fraternities and sororities in attendance because of their history of providing
mentorship and resources to African-American students. Left: An attendee snaps a
photo of a display at the African-American History Month opening ceremony Feb. 2 at
the Base Exchange.

Read more about African American History Month at
www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov/.

Marine wins $1,000

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Lance Cpl. Jacob Bakemeyer, VMX-22, is presented a check worth $1,000 by H&R Block
employee Amy Plieth. Bakemeyer was automatically entered for a chance to win when he
scheduled an appointment with the Edwards H&R Block location in the Edwards Exchange.
It’s tax season and H&R Block at the Edwards Exchange is off to a great start announcing
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at the Edwards H&R Block location and was automatically entered in a chance to win $1,000,
which he did. Customers who schedule appointments will automatically be put in a drawing to
win a $1,000 prize. H&R Block serves both military and civilians and is open Monday through
Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Saturdays it is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call
H&R Block at 661-809-0676.