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proven to relieve symptoms of PTSD
and major depression, and develop
greater resilience to stress. The four-
day course consists of a 90-minute
class each day, and then the technique
is practiced for 20 minutes, twice a
day. No change in beliefs or lifestyle is
needed to learn TM.
Statics
Evidence-based: More than 340
published studies document its effec-
tiveness
Simple to learn: Accessible to both
civilian and military practitioners—
standardized instruction ensures con-
sistent results
Easy to practice: Does not in-
volve concentration or controlling the
mind—difficult practices for those
suffering intrusive thoughts and flash-
backs
Confidential and portable: Can be
practiced privately, anywhere, at any time
OEF/OIF veterans interested in se-
curing a scholarship should contact
Kathy Connor at Kathy@davidlynch-
foundation.org or call her at 212-
644-9880 ext. 209. Funding for these
scholarships is limited, so applications
to take advantage of this special op-
portunity are extremely time-sensitive.
COMBINED
FEDERAL CAMPAIGN
The Combined Federal Campaign
is currently underway and officially
ends Dec. 15. To donate, visit cf-
cofgreatersocal.org. The online CFC
site provides you the ability to look
up both SoCal local charities as well
as universal charities. Additionally, it
allows you to place your pledge on-
line through automatic pay deductions
making the entire campaign paper-
less. If you have any questions regard-
ing CFC, please go through your unit/
group level CFC reps. Let’s all work
together to show the community how
much the 452 AMW cares!
EDUCATION & TRAINING
OFFICE TO PROVIDE
MASS BRIEFINGS
Beginning in December, during the
Unit Training Assemblies, the March
Education and Training office will con-
duct ongoing, mass briefings for any
Tuition Assistance, GI Bill and Commu-
nity College of the Air Force (CCAF)
inquiries. Their schedule is as follows:
CCAF briefing:
UTA Sundays from 10 to 10:30 a.m.
in Bldg. 441, Rm. 12
Tuition Assistance briefing:
UTA Sundays from 1 to 1:45 p.m. in 1st Lt. Shelley Lawrence, your 452nd Air
Bldg. 441, Rm. 12
December 4, 2015
GI Bill briefing:
UTA Sundays from 2 to 22:45 p.m.
in Bldg. 441, Rm. 12
In-processing (technical school):
Monday – Friday from 2 – 3 p.m. in
Bldg. 441, main office
For more information, contact Mas-
ter Sgt. Brown at 951-655-4442.
BENEFEDS OPEN
SEASON RUNS THROUGH
DECEMBER 14
The 2015 Federal Benefits Open
Season (for the 2016 plan year) runs
through Monday, Dec. 14. If you are
enrolled in the Federal Employee
Dental and Vision Insurance Program
(FEDVIP) plan, it will automatically
continue into the 2016 plan year, even
if you retire. You must take action if
you wish to make changes or cancel.
Visit BENEFEDS.com to check the
2016 premium amounts, research plan
coverage and/or make changes. For
general questions, visit the Education
& Support section at BENEFEDS.com.
SARC HOSTS
FREE MIND BODY
RESILIENCY CLASSES
Are you interested in learning
more about the Mind and Body con-
nection and how this can promote
better overall health? Then come join
the interactive and informational se-
ries of one-hour classes based on
the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind
Body Medicine’s Resilient Warrior.
Classes are scheduled on the A and
B Unit Training Assemblies through
September 2016. Topics for the six-
part series include
- Stress Reactions and Relaxation
Response
- Getting Good Sleep
- Mindfulness and a Positive State
of Mind
- Yin and Yang of Resiliency
- Yoga & Journaling
- Social Connections & Communi-
cation
Time and Location:
UTA Sundays, 11 a.m. - noon
Bldg. 470, room 205
Contact frank.pavone@us.af.mil or
655-4551 for more information. No
reservation required.
REGISTER FOR YELLOW
RIBBON EVENTS
Upcoming dates for Yellow Ribbon
events are Dec. 18-20; Jan. 29-31; Feb 19-
21; and Mar 18-20. The December, Janu-
ary and February Yellow Ribbon events
are now open for registration for eligible
members. For more formation, contact
Mobility Wing Yellow Ribbon representa-
3
tive, for details at 951-655-4615.
MANDATORY FLU
VACCINATIONS
The 452 AMW Flu Vaccination
Campaign has begun, and will con-
tinue through the December’s UTAs.
The Flu vaccination is mandatory for
all Airmen unless exempted by medi-
cal staff. Airmen not current with their
Flu vaccination after the December
UTAs will potentially be placed in a
no-point, no-pay status.
All Flu vaccinations will be given at Tickets & Tours at 951-655-4123 for
the base clinic.
All Airmen, Unit Health Monitors
and leaders are asked to get their an-
nual Flu vaccination at the earliest
convenience, and to encourage others
to do the same. Help make this year’s
Flu Campaign a success. There is no
vaccine available for civilians at this
time. For questions or concerns, email
Maj. David Haupt at david.haupt.7@
us.af.mil.
MARCH EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY
SEEKS COUNSELORS
The March EO office is looking for
ARTs/civilians interested in training
to serve as Collateral Equal Opportu-
nity counselors. This is an additional
duty appointment. The Collateral EO
counselors serve as a bridge between
civilian employees and management
for informal complaints concerning
discrimination. Applicants should be
at ease with oral and written commu-
nication to all pay grades, and have
the ability to remain neutral while
performing his or her duties. The addi-
tional duty will not exceed 20 percent
of the counselor’s primary job duties.
Applicants range from GS-05 to GS-
12 or equivalent. Primary supervisor
concurrence required. Training is re-
quired, with the date/time to be deter-
mined. If interested, contact Ms. Paula
Greenhaw, paula.greenhaw@us.af.mil,
Maj. Nixomar Santiago, nixomar.san-
tiago@us.af.mil.
MARCH TICKETS & TOURS
Amusement Park Specials
Castle Park: $16 per person includes
unlimited rides, water park access,
miniature golf and the new Sky Rider.
Disney 3-Day Park Hopper military
special: $130 per person (adult/child)
SeaWorld “Waves of Honor” spe-
cial: Extended through November 11,
2015. Program provides a one-time,
limited, free admission to SeaWorld
San Diego per veteran service member
and up to three guests. Visit Wavesof-
Honor.com to register for and obtain
your free admissions. Additional tick-
ets are available for purchase from the
Tickets & Tours office.
Discount Movie Tickets
Available for only $10 each and val-
id for Regal Cinemas, United Artists
Theatres and Edwards Cinemas.
Hotel Discounts
Receive 10% off any Best Western
and 15% off any Choice Hotel
Visit the Tickets & Tours page at
MarchFSS.com and download the Dis-
count Ticket Price List for a full list
of discounts tickets prices, hotel dis-
counts and special promotions. Call
more information.
LEARN TO FLY
WITH THE AERO CLUB
The March Aero Club offers flight
training (flying, private license,
ground school, instrument training) at
very reasonable rates including a pay-
as-you-go plan with zero down. Visit
Hangar 355 on base or call 951-655-
3875 for more information.
OUTDOOR REC
EQUIPMENT RENTALS
Outdoor Recreation has a variety of
equipment for rent such as camping
gear, water sports equipment, bicycles,
and trailers to carry it all! Special or-
ders for Callaway, Odyssey, Cleveland,
Never Compromise, Nike, Bag Boy,
Sun Mountain and Staff golf equip-
ment are also available. Download
the full equipment rental price list at
MarchFSS.com, call 951-655-2816 or
come on by for more information.
FITNESS CENTER NEWS
The March Fitness Center has re-
ceived the Wellbeats Virtual Group Fit-
ness Kiosk. This kiosk allows members
to participate in virtual fitness classes.
Daily Wellbeats Fitness Schedule is:
Mondays: 11 a.m. — REV (spin);
12 p.m. — Pilates
Tuesdays: 11:00 a.m. – Kinetics;
12:15 p.m. — Fit for Duty
Wednesdays: 11 a.m. — V.I.B.E./
Strength Training; 12:15 p.m. — Core
Thursdays: 11 a.m. — REV (spin);
12 p.m. — Fit for Duty; 12:15 p.m. –
Pilates
Fridays: 10 a.m. — V.I.B.E./Zumba;
11:15 a.m. — Pilates
UTA Saturdays: (A UTA) 5 p.m.
— Virtual Strength “Fit for Duty;” (B
UTA) 5-7 p.m. — Pick-up Basketball
Additional opportunities for fitness:
Dec. 8: 2 x 2 Holiday Volleyball
Tournament begins. Tourney runs Dec.
8-9 and 15-16 beginning at 11 a.m. (No
Battle Ropes classes on these days)
See BRIEFS page 5