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From BRIEFS page 1 JOINT OFFICER AirFest; on Instagram @MarchFiel- of Mind
dAirFest; on Twitter @MarchAir- - Yin and Yang of Resiliency
of a temporary housing solution for PROFESSIONAL Fest. Join the conversations!! - Yoga & Journaling
at-risk veterans and their families. DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR - Social Connections & Commu-
The homeless veteran population in The Defense Education Forum DESERVING AIRMAN
Los Angeles County has risen by 6% (DEF) in conjunction with the Re- COMMISSIONING BOARD nication
over last year. The warriors who de- serve Officers Association Depart- Time and Location:
fend our country deserve access to ment of the Golden West with host a TO CONVENE UTA Sundays, 11 a.m. - noon
all programs that may assist them to Joint Officer Professional Develop- Great News! If you are interested Bldg. 470, room 205
live better. Veterans, Veteran Sup- ment Seminar (JOPDS) April 22-24, in becoming an Air Force Reserve Contact frank.pavone@us.af.mil
porters, Families, Children, Social 2016 at the Holiday Inn Bayside, San off icer at Team March, the next
Welfare Groups, Sports Trainers, Diego. The Department Convention Deserving Airman Commissioning or 655-4551 for more information.
Runners, Joggers, Military, 1st Re- is being held concurrently. Board will convene on May 21-22, No reservation required.
sponders and anyone else who wants The JOPDS is one of the premier 2016. If you are interested, and meet
to participate is invited. Operation professional development opportuni- the qualifications located on the REGISTER FOR YELLOW
Restart 5K/10K Run Walk and Mini ties available to our younger officers wing INFO drive - X:\MarchBaseIn- RIBBON EVENTS
Patriot Mile will be held on Satur- and is one of the only professional fo, in the DACB pamphlet, please
day, April 2, 2016 from 7 to 11 a.m. development seminars to emphasize have your completed commissioning Upcoming dates for Yellow Rib-
at the Antelope Valley Mall, 1233 joint service participation. To date, packages submitted to the 452 FSS/ bon events are Apr. 22-24, May 20-
Rancho Vista Blvd, Palmdale, Cali- more than a thousand young offi- FSMPD (Career Development) of- 22, Jun 17-19. For more formation,
fornia 93551. Registration and the cers from all services have benefited fice not later than close of business, contact 1st Lt. Shelley Lawrence,
starting line is in the Sears parking from these ROA DEF events. Monday, May 2, 2016. If you have your 452nd Air Mobility Wing Yel-
area. Online registration is at www. The ROA Chapter #57, at March any questions or concerns, please low Ribbon representative, for de-
avvets4veterans.org. For info, con- ARB, is part of The San Diego Chap- feel free to call career development tails at 951-655-4615.
tact Michael Campbell at 714-919- ter which is made up of Reserve Of- at 951-655-3113.
6709 or michael.campbell@avvets- ficers of the United States Armed BACK STREET
4veterans.org. Services. Their geographical area EDUCATION & TRAINING GRILL HOURS
encompasses the greater San Diego OFFICE TO PROVIDE Hours of operation for the newly
MASS BRIEFINGS renovated Back Street Grill are Mon-
APRIL MONTH OF area from the Mexican border north day – Friday for breakfast from 6:30
MILITARY CHILD EVENT to the Orange County and River- Beginning in December, during to 10 a.m., for lunch from 11 a.m.
Announcing the 3rd Annual April, side County areas, and from the Pa- the Unit Training Assemblies, the to 1:30 p.m.; UTA weekends for
Month of the Military Child event cific Ocean east to include Imperial March Education and Training office breakfast (Sat & Sun) from 5:30 to
in Los Angeles on Sunday, April County. Membership is open to any will conduct ongoing, mass brief- 9 a.m., for lunch (Sat & Sun) from
17 from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. This event federally commissioned off icer, war- ings for any Tuition Assistance, GI 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for dinner (Sat
held at the Los Angeles Public Li- rant off icer, of the National Guard, Bill and Community College of the only) from 4 to 8 p.m. Additionally,
brary - Downtown, is a collaborative Reserve, Active Component, Former Air Force (CCAF) inquiries. Their the Back Street Grill proudly serves
effort by members of the Los Ange- officers or Retired officers and their schedule is as follows: Starbucks Monday – Friday from
les Veterans Collaborative - Fami- spouses and recently includes non- 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and UTAs (Sat &
lies & Children Working Group. commissioned officers. The March CCAF briefing: Sun) from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There will be activities and good- ROA chapter Junior Off icer Liaison UTA Sundays from 10 to 10:30
ies for children up to age 12 years, is Capt. Lombardo at 951-655-5722. a.m. in Bldg. 441, Rm. 12 GRILL NIGHT
but all are welcome to attend. Share Tuition Assistance briefing: AT SALLY’S ALLEY
this invitation with your military- Find The ROA Department of the UTA Sundays from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Every Wednesday night starting
connected families. Last year they Golden West, which covers Califor- in Bldg. 441, Rm. 12 at 4 p.m., Sally’s Alley is open for
nia and Nevada, at roa.org/ca. GI Bill briefing: business with Grill Night. For more
UTA Sundays from 2 to 22:45 information, call them at 951-653-
hosted children from throughout the ENLISTED p.m. in Bldg. 441, Rm. 12 2121.
Southern California area. Complete DEVELOPMENTAL In-processing (technical school):
the online registration to assist with EDUCATION BOARD Monday – Friday from 2 – 3 p.m. FITNESS CENTER NEWS
planning for this event. Children Air Reserve Personnel Center of- in Bldg. 441, main office The March Fitness Center has re-
registered by March 4 will receive a For more information, contact ceived the Wellbeats Virtual Group
certificate from the Office of Mayor ficials will release the Invitation to Master Sgt. Brown at 951-655-4442. Fitness Kiosk. This kiosk allows
SARC HOSTS FREE MIND members to participate in virtual fit-
Apply and open the application cy- BODY RESILIENCY CLASSES ness classes.
Are you interested in learning Daily WellBeats Fitness Schedule
Eric Garcetti. Registration closes on cle for the annual Enlisted Develop- more about the Mind and Body con- is:
nection and how this can promote Mondays: 10:30 a.m. – REV
April 10th. For more information or mental Education Board Friday, Feb. better overall health? Then come join (spin); 12:15 p.m. – Yoga
the interactive and informational se- Tuesdays: 12:15 p.m. – Fit for
to register, contact Deborah J. Hayes, 5. The EDEB will convene May 16 ries of one-hour classes based on the Duty; 4:00 p.m. – REV
Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Wednesdays: 6 a.m. – Yoga/Pi-
dejhayesconsulting@gmail.com. at HQ ARPC. All applications are Body Medicine’s Resilient Warrior. lates; 11 a.m. – V.I.B.E./Toning;
Classes are scheduled on the A and 12:15 p.m. - REV
You may also donate items in sup- due to ARPC no later than April 15, B Unit Training Assemblies through Thursdays: 11 a.m. – REV; 12:45
September 2016. Topics for the six- p.m. – Fit for Duty
port of this event, (children’s books, 4:30 p.m. MT. Call the Total Force part series include Fridays: 11 a.m. – Core; 11:15
- Stress Reactions and Relaxation a.m. Pilates
gift cards, small toys, etc.) Service Center at DSN 665-0102 or Response Wellbeats offers many more class-
- Getting Good Sleep es available at the members’ request.
RETIREE ACTIVITIES 210-565-0102 for questions or fur- - Mindfulness and a Positive State
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