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12 Desert Wings Announcements July 10, 2015
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Force Support Squadron Flight Training: Private, Instrumment, Commercial, ATP, is a prerequisite for the five-day Transition Assistance Pro-
CFI, CFII, and ATP. Aircraft rentals range from $131-$145 gram. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend.
5 N. Seller’s Ave., Bldg. 3000 per hour, instructor $45 per hour by appointment. Multi-
Engine, Commercial, ATP, CFI, and CFII. Aircraft $300 per Moms, Pops, & Tots: Second and fourth Thursday of each
MPS Operating Hours hour, instructor $45 per hour by appointment. month. The A&FRC offers free playgroup sessions for par-
In order to stay aligned to new and existing personnel pro- ents and children to share in the development of their child’s
Rentals: Your Aero Club offers Cessna 172s, Cessna early skills, abilities, social interactions, and individuality-
gram processes, the Military Personnel Section has changed 182s, and a Baron for rent. Contact the Aero Club for res- all while having fun together and meet new friends. To sign
its customer service hours. ervations and costs. up or for more information, call Maria Chapa at 277-0723.

The new hours are: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Thurs- Learn to Fly: The sky is the limit at the Edwards AFB 4 Lenses™ Assessment: 4 Lenses™ is founded on the
day; 8:30 a.m.-noon, Friday; and closed every first Monday Aero Club. Experience the thrill of piloting an aircraft. Your realization that each individual has unique strengths and
of the month for base training day. local Aero Club provides many stages of flight training, from motivations. The 4 Lenses™ assessment helps organizations
your first introductory flight through solo, then on to private, build a solid understanding of the innate talent and potential
Personnel experts will be on hand for emergency situa- commercial and instructors’ ratings. The choice is yours. of its individuals. The 4-Lenses™ instrument was created
tions from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. CAC/DEERS, passports/visas, Whether your aim is recreational or a career path, your Aero from the research of the Myers Briggs’ Personality Type
and awards and decorations customer service hours remain Club will train you to the highest standard with safety al- Indicator, as well as David Keirsey’s modifications to this
unchanged. Those offices are open 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mon- ways foremost. instrument in his book, Please Understand Me. Call Maria
day-Friday with the exception of federal holidays and AFMC at 661-277-7618 to schedule a 4 Lenses™ assessment for
Family Days. Airman and Family Readiness your organization/team.

By altering customer service hours, members of the MPS 90 Farrell Drive, Bldg.5620, 661-277-0723 Hearts Apart: This is a support group and social network
will have more time to train on the ever-changing personnel for families of deployed members and an opportunity to
services, improve data base integrity, and conduct contin- Federal Job Search and Federal Resume Class: July 14, meet with leadership. Sign-up is required. For more infor-
gency training to ensure customer needs are met. 10-11:30 a.m., at the A&FRC. This class will help custom- mation, call 661-277-0723.
ers understand how to navigate USAJobs.gov and to utilize
If you require emergency assistance related to Military Per- the search engine features. It will assist customers to cre- Arts and Crafts Center/Auto Hobby
sonnel, call 661-277-5290 or 661-277-4366. ate an account and understand how the Federal application
system works. 200 Methusa Rd., 661-275-ARTS/661-275-AUTO
Sponsorship Opportunities
Attention local business operators; Reach your military Pre-Separation Counseling: July 15, 8:30-11 a.m. This Instructors Needed: Attention all artists and crafters! If
is a prerequisite for the five-day Transition Assistance Pro- you’re creative, we need you! The Arts & Crafts Center is
market! Edwards Services is proud to provide businesses the gram. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend. seeking instructors of all types. Come and share your cre-
opportunity to show support of our military members through ative knowledge with a diverse group of students looking
the AF Commercial Sponsorship Program. From 4th of July’s Department of Labor five-day Transition Assistance for painting, drawing, photography, scrapbooking and other
Freedom Fest to the annual Children’s Holiday Party held Program: July 20-24, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The Transition craft/art related instruction. No prior instructor experience
in December, the Edwards Services does it’s best to show Assistance Program workshop is required for all separating necessary—if you are knowledgeable then we are looking
appreciation for the commitment of excellence the men and and retiring military members; spouses are welcome and for you! For more information, contact the Arts & Crafts
women of Edwards AFB provide every day. We are seeking encouraged to attend. Center at 661-275-2787.
support for these events and more in the form of funding and
event enhancements. Sponsors will receive recognition such Key Spouse Training: July 21, 9-11 a.m. This is an addi- Basic Vehicle Maintenance Class: Saturdays, 10 a.m.
as logo placement on advertising materials, booth space onsite tional training workshop for already trained and active Key Cost is $15 per person. Participants will learn the basics
during the event, verbal acknowledgement, mention in base Spouses. Workshop will cover various topics presented by of good vehicle maintenance. Learn how to operate a lift,
newspapers, and opportunities to network with event partici- subject matter experts. change your oil, and check and balance your tires. For more
pants. All offers of sponsorship must be received no later than information, call the Auto Hobby Shop at 661-275-2887.
three months prior to the event date. Contact Tiffany Meyer Personal Financial Readiness: July 21, 11 a.m.-noon.
at 661-277-6809, FSS/SVK, 205 W. Popson Ave Bldg. 2500, The Thrift Savings Plan Presentation will cover all perti- Smog Testing: Edwards Auto Hobby performs smog
Edwards AFB, CA 93524. nent information regarding the program, how to start your checks 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, and 9 a.m.-6 p.m.,
investments, what to do in terms of stocks and bonds, and Saturday. Call ahead to see what times are available.
This is a solicitation for commercial sponsorship by a Non- most of all the magic of compounding interest. Spouses are
appropriated Fund Instrumentality of the U.S. government. It encouraged to attend. Frame Shop: We have the Best prices in the Antelope
does not obligate appropriated funds or nonappropriated funds Valley when it comes to custom framing—are prices can’t
of the government. Pre-Separation Counseling: July 15, 8:30-11 a.m. This
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Aero Club

320 Jones Road, South Base, Bldg. 320, 661-275-AERO

Aero Camp: July 20-24, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Ages 14-19. Cost
is $1,600. Private Pilot Ground School kit included.

Pre-registration required. The first step in training our
future pilots.

Chapel Corner

Gaining Altitude – Growth opportunities for the week Monday-Thursday Sunday
11:30 a.m. – Catholic Mass, 8 a.m. – Protestant Gospel Service,
This is a weekly segment in Desert Wings to highlight a spiritual focus Chapel 2 Chapel 1
for the Edwards community: 1 p.m. – Muslim Prayer, Chapel 1 9 a.m. – Catholic Mass, Chapel 2
10 a.m. – Protestant Traditional
Through our character – an opportunity to reflect on important issues Thursday Service, Chapel 1
in our community: 5:30 p.m. – Wiccan/Pagan Worship, 11 a.m. – Protestant Contemporary
Chapel 1 Annex Service, Chapel 2
You may remember the 1972 song with the lyrics, “You’re so vain, you probably 4 p.m. – Catholic Mass, Chapel 2
think this song is about you.” It seems Facebook and Twitter have not helped us Friday
move past this obsession with ourselves. Author Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung 1:15 p.m. – Muslim Prayer, Small Groups
writes about a chance to be free from vanity. It “comes from giving up the mirrors, Chapel 1 We also offer weekly small group
the artificial lighting, and the careful poses and instead resting in the knowledge studies. Please contact us for infor-
that we are, from the first to the last, beloved in God’s sight.” Do you believe that? mation on times and locations.

Through our prayers – an opportunity to pray for the needs of our com-
munity:

This week’s request: Pray that God would help you remember you are
beloved in His sight.