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From BRIEFS page 1 36-2619, Military Personnel Appropria- The ROA Chapter #57, at March COMMAND POST
ARB, is part of The San Diego Chapter NEEDS AIRMEN
has risen by 6% over last year. The tion (MPA) Man-Day Program and AFI which is made up of Reserve Officers of The 452nd Air Mobility Wing Com-
warriors who defend our country de- 36-2254, Volume 1, Reserve Personnel the United States Armed Services. Their mand Post is in need of new Airmen.
serve access to all programs that may Participation) who give birth, effective geographical area encompasses the They have several full-time Air Reserve
assist them to live better. Veterans, Feb. 5, 2016. This leave is non-charge- greater San Diego area from the Mexi- Technician positions and several Tradi-
Veteran Supporters, Families, Chil- able and the 12-week period must be can border north to the Orange County tional Reserve positions available.
dren, Social Welfare Groups, Sports taken continuously. For those who are and Riverside County areas, and from Command Post brief job description:
Trainers, Runners, Joggers, Military, already on maternity leave effective Feb. the Pacific Ocean east to include Impe- The base command post is the central
1st Responders and anyone else who 5, 2016, they will be granted a 6-week rial County. Membership is open to any control point for base mission operations
wants to participate is invited. Opera- extension. Additionally, Airmen who federally commissioned officer, warrant and often is in direct communication with
tion Restart 5K/10K Run Walk and extended their current 42-day mater- officer, of the National Guard, Reserve, the wing commander. Command Post
Mini Patriot Mile will be held on Sat- nity leave and are currently on ordinary Active Component, Former officers or personnel are key facilitators in ensur-
urday, April 2, 2016 from 7 to 11 a.m. leave may convert the chargeable ordi- Retired officers and their spouses and ing optimal Command and Control (C2)
at the Antelope Valley Mall, 1233 nary leave to the new non-chargeable recently includes non-commissioned of- operations and communications. Specific
Rancho Vista Blvd, Palmdale, Cali- Maternity Leave. In the case of dual- ficers. The March ROA chapter Junior tasks depend on the mission and aircraft
fornia 93551. Registration and the military couples, Maternity Leave may Officer Liaison is Capt. Lombardo at assigned to that base, which could range
starting line is in the Sears parking not be transferred to create any kind of 951-655-5722. from cargo transport to space systems
area. Online registration is at www. shared benefit, and in all cases, unused and nuclear operations. If interested
avvets4veterans.org. For info, contact Maternity Leave will be forfeited if not Find The ROA Department of the please contact Senior Master Sgt. Frank
Michael Campbell at 714-919-6709 used. Commanders will grant Maternity Golden West, which covers California Gomez at frank.gomez.2@us.af.mil.
or michael.campbell@avvets4veter- Leave in all cases where Airmen are eli- and Nevada, at roa.org/ca.
ans.org. gible. Furthermore, no Airmen shall be
disadvantaged in her career, including EDUCATION & TRAINING
ENLISTED DEVELOPMENTAL OFFICE TO PROVIDE MASS
APRIL MONTH OF limitations to assignments, evaluations, EDUCATION BOARD
BRIEFINGS
MILITARY CHILD EVENT or selection for PME because she has Air Reserve Personnel Center offi- Beginning in December, during the
cials will release the Invitation to Apply Unit Training Assemblies, the March
Announcing the 3rd Annual April, taken Maternity Leave. and open the application cycle for the Education and Training office will con-
annual Enlisted Developmental Educa- duct ongoing, mass briefings for any
Month of the Military Child event in Los ATTENTION ALL tion Board Friday, Feb. 5. The EDEB Tuition Assistance, GI Bill and Commu-
Angeles on Sunday, April 17 from 1:30 3AS (3A1X1S) will convene May 16 at HQ ARPC. All nity College of the Air Force (CCAF)
- 4:00 p.m. This event held at the Los applications are due to ARPC no later inquiries. Their schedule is as follows:
Angeles Public Library - Downtown, Senior Master Sgt. Cynthia Villa has than April 15, 4:30 p.m. MT. Call the CCAF briefing:
is a collaborative effort by members of been selected by wing leadership to Total Force Service Center at DSN 665- UTA Sundays from 10 to 10:30 a.m.
the Los Angeles Veterans Collaborative serve as the 3A Functional Manager. 0102 or 210-565-0102 for questions or in Bldg. 441, Rm. 12
- Families & Children Working Group. She is very excited for this opportunity further information. Tuition Assistance briefing:
There will be activities and goodies for and is ready to go to work! In an ef- UTA Sundays from 1 to 1:45 p.m. in
children up to age 12 years, but all are fort to get to meet every 3A personally, MARCH FIELD AIRFEST ON Bldg. 441, Rm. 12
welcome to attend. Share this invitation Villa will hold a 3A All Call on Sun- WEB/SOCIAL MEDIA GI Bill briefing:
with your military-connected families. day, March 6 and March 20 at 1 p.m. UTA Sundays from 2 to 22:45 p.m. in
Last year they hosted children from in the Cultural Resource Center. This The March Field AirFest Website Bldg. 441, Rm. 12
throughout the Southern California will give each of you the opportunity is now live at http://marchfieldair- In-processing (technical school):
area. Complete the online registration to meet her and have a two-way discus- fest.marchfss.com. Also, like us on Monday – Friday from 2 – 3 p.m. in
to assist with planning for this event. sion regarding the wing’s current 3A Facebook, and follow us on Twitter Bldg. 441, main office
Children registered by March 4 will situation, to include personnel moves, and Instagram for AirFest updates. For more information, contact Master
receive a certificate from the Office of loss of positions, other pertinent infor- Find us on Facebook at March Field Sgt. Brown at 951-655-4442.
Mayor Eric Garcetti. Registration closes mation, or anything else you may want AirFest; on Instagram @MarchFiel-
on April 10th. For more information or to discuss as a 3A. Maximum partici- dAirFest; on Twitter @MarchAirFest. SARC HOSTS FREE MIND
to register, contact Deborah J. Hayes, pation of all 3As is highly encouraged. Join the conversations!! BODY RESILIENCY CLASSES
dejhayesconsulting@gmail.com. You It’s a team effort.
DESERVING AIRMAN Are you interested in learning more
may also donate items in support of JOINT OFFICER COMMISSIONING BOARD about the Mind and Body connection
this event, (children’s books, gift cards, PROFESSIONAL and how this can promote better overall
small toys, etc.) DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR TO CONVENE health? Then come join the interactive
Great News! If you are interested and informational series of one-hour
RETIREE ACTIVITIES OFFICE The Defense Education Forum (DEF) in becoming an Air Force Reserve of- classes based on the Benson-Henry In-
NEEDS VOLUNTEERS in conjunction with the Reserve Officers ficer at Team March, the next Deserv- stitute for Mind Body Medicine’s Resil-
Association Department of the Golden ing Airman Commissioning Board will ient Warrior. Classes are scheduled on
The March Retiree Activities Office West with host a Joint Officer Profes- convene on May 21-22, 2016. If you the A and B Unit Training Assemblies
is in need of volunteers who can donate sional Development Seminar (JOPDS) are interested, and meet the qualifica- through September 2016. Topics for the
just three hours of their time weekly to April 22-24, 2016 at the Holiday Inn tions located on the wing INFO drive six-part series include
help fellow retirees and their families. Bayside, San Diego. The Department - X:\MarchBaseInfo, in the DACB
To volunteer or for more information, Convention is being held concurrently. pamphlet, please have your completed - Stress Reactions and Relaxation
call 951-655-4077/4079. commissioning packages submitted to Response
The JOPDS is one of the premier the 452 FSS/FSMPD (Career Devel-
opment) office not later than close of - Getting Good Sleep
DOD-WIDE CHANGES professional development opportuni- business, Monday, May 2, 2016. If you - Mindfulness and a Positive State of
TO MATERNITY LEAVE ties available to our younger officers have any questions or concerns, please Mind
feel free to call career development at - Yin and Yang of Resiliency
The Defense Secretary has approved and is one of the only professional de- 951-655-3113. - Yoga & Journaling

a change to Air Force policy authorizing velopment seminars to emphasize joint See BRIEFS page 4

an additional six (6) weeks of Maternity service participation. To date, more

Leave for Air Force Active Duty Airmen than a thousand young officers from

as well as Reserve and Guard Airmen all services have benefited from these

on active duty orders (pursuant to AFI ROA DEF events.