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10 Desert Wings Announcements February 26, 2016
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Force Support Squadron your aim is recreational or a career path, your Aero Club will can use the full range of equipment in our Wood Hobby Shop
train you to the highest standard with safety always foremost. for just $2 per hour.
5 N. Seller’s Ave., Bldg. 3000
Airman and Family Readiness Basic Vehicle Maintenance Class: Saturdays, 10 a.m. Cost
Second Annual Run with History Half Marathon/10K/5K is $15 per person. Participants will learn the basics of good
May 14, runs begin at 7 am 90 Farrell Drive, Bldg.5620, 661-277-0723 vehicle maintenance. Learn how to operate a lift, change your
Early Registration: Half — $50, 10K — $35, 5K — $25 oil, and check and balance your tires. For more information,
Registration after April 1: Half — $60, 10K — $45, 5K — Pre-Separation Counseling: March 2, 8:30-11 a.m. This is call the Auto Hobby Shop at 661-275-AUTO (2887).
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$35 Spouses are highly encouraged to attend. We’re looking for an Automotive Detailer: The Edwards
Come out and run where history is made every day! All AFB Car Wash is looking for an automotive detailer.
Newcomers’ Orientation: March 3, 7:40 a.m.-2 p.m. Re-
runs will take place on the historic Edwards AFB Lake Bed quired for all active duty members and provides vital in- Smog Testing: Edwards Auto Hobby performs smog checks
and Flight-line. Base gate will open for participants at 5 am. formation regarding base resources and services, policies 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, and 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturdays.
Register at edwardsfss.com! procedures, recreation opportunities and more. Spouses are Call ahead to see what times are available.
welcome and encouraged to attend.
First Annual Exotic Car Show Towing Service Available: Towing service is available
May 14, 8 a.m.-noon. Come explore a variety of exotic cars Heart Link: March 3, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. This is an in- through 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, for $52 ($6 per mile
troduction to the Air Force for spouses who are newly mar- charge past any of the gates. For more information, call 661-
near the Edwards AFB Flightline! Entrance is free. ried, or want to learn more about the Air Force way of life. 275-AUTO.
Workshop-based, speakers from various service agencies
Sponsorship Opportunities give an overview of services available. Lunch is included Frame Shop: We have the Best prices in the Antelope Val-
Attention local business operators; Reach your military and childcare needs to be requested two weeks prior to the ley when it comes to custom framing—are prices can’t be beat
class as needed. and remember there is NO SALES TAX!
market! Edwards Services is proud to provide businesses the
opportunity to show support of our military members through Federal Job Search & Federal Resume Class: March 8, Oil Changes and Alignments: We offer very competitive
the AF Commercial Sponsorship Program. From 4th of July’s 10-11:30 a.m. This class will help customers understand how prices as well as services in mounting and balancing. No tax
Freedom Fest to the annual Children’s Holiday Party held in to navigate USAJobs.gov and to utilize the search engine fea- or waste fees. Come visit Auto Hobby at Bldg. 2440 or call
December, the Edwards Services does it’s best to show appre- tures. It will assist customers to create an account and under- 661-275-AUTO (2886).
ciation for the commitment of excellence the men and women stand how the Federal application system works.
of Edwards AFB provide every day. We are seeking support Club Muroc
for these events and more in the form of funding and event Pre-Separation Counseling: March 9, 8:30-11 a.m. This
enhancements. Sponsors will receive recognition such as logo is a prerequisite for the 5-day Transition Assistance Program. 275 Doolittle Parkway, 661-275-CLUB
placement on advertising materials, booth space onsite during Spouses are highly encouraged to attend. It Pays to be a Club Member: Congratulations to our $25
the event, verbal acknowledgement, mention in base news- FSS Gift Card Winners Debbie B. and Jonathan K.! Simply
papers, and opportunities to network with event participants. Job Fair: March 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Take your career in a by being AF Club Members they were eligible to win prizes
All offers of sponsorship must be received no later than three new direction! The Airman and Readiness Center invites you during Membership Appreciation Month. Not a member?
months prior to the event date. Contact Tiffany Meyer at 661- to attend the Transition Assistance & Employment Job Fair Membership has its rewards, sign up today at Club Muroc or
277-6809, FSS/SVK, 205 W. Popson Ave Bldg. 2500, Edwards for the Edwards Air Force Base Community. www.myairforcelife.com/Clubs!
AFB, CA 93524. Breakfast is Served: Come out to Club Muroc and start
Volunteer Registration: All volunteers with Edwards’AFB your day off right with a delicious breakfast. Beginning
This is a solicitation for commercial sponsorship by a Non- RI¿FLDORUJDQL]DWLRQVXQLWVQHHGWRUHJLVWHUZLWKWKH$ )5& March 1 we will serve breakfast weekdays from 6:30-10 a.m.
appropriated Fund Instrumentality of the U.S. government. It Volunteer Coordinator, Al Laxamana at 661-277-2972. Orga- and all day on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
does not obligate appropriated funds or nonappropriated funds nizations or agencies that need volunteers and folks looking For more information, call Club Muroc at 661-275-CLUB.
of the government. for volunteer opportunities may also contact Airmen & Fam- First Friday: March 4, 4-6 p.m., in Fogleman’s Lounge
ily Readiness to be included on a distribution list. and Pancho’s Bar. Members Free appetizers, DJ, Minute to
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Arts and Crafts Center/Auto Hobby GC to winner and bragging rights!
320 Jones Road, South Base, Bldg. 320, 661-275-AERO Taco Tuesday: March 8. Beef or chicken tacos, in house
200 Methusa Rd., 661-275-ARTS/661-275-AUTO only, $1; to go, $2.
Flight Training: Private, Instrument, Commercial, ATP, 2 for Tuesday: Every Tuesday, $2 tamales, $2 beer specials,
CFI, CFII and ATP. Aircraft rentals range from $131-$145 per Instructors Needed: Attention all artists and crafters! If $2 discount for club members on a full priced meal item.
hour, instructor $45 per hour by appointment. Multi-Engine, you’re creative, we need you! The Arts & Crafts Center is Daily Specials
Commercial, ATP, CFI, and CFII. Aircraft $300 per hour, in- seeking out instructors of all types. Come and share your Includes sides, drink and ice cream. Substitute salad bar in
structor $45 per hour by appointment. creative knowledge with a diverse group of students looking place of the side $2
for painting, drawing, photography, scrapbooking and other Monday: Chef special, $8.50
Rentals: Your Aero Club offers Cessna 172s, Cessna 182s, craft/art related instruction. No prior instructor experience Tuesday: Meatloaf with mashed potato and gravy, vegeta-
and a Baron for rent. Contact the Aero Club for reservations necessary — if you are knowledgeable then we are looking ble of the day, or chicken parmesan with linguine, vegetable
and costs. for you! For more information, contact the Arts & Crafts Cen- of the day, $8.50
ter at 661-275-ARTS (2787). Wednesday: Chicken fried steak with scalloped potatoes,
Learn to Fly: The sky is the limit at the Edwards AFB Aero
Club. Experience the thrill of piloting an aircraft. Your local Wood Safety Orientation Class: Every other Saturday at 1 See ANNOUNCEMENTS, Page 11
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mercial and instructors’ ratings. The choice is yours. Whether FREE! Participants will learn the safety basics of common
woodworking equipment. Once you complete the class you

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