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NELLIS HAPPENINGS
Student sports physicals: The 99th Medical Group is providing extra appointments after duty hours for student sports physicals.
Appointments are for youth aged 6-18 years (pediatric, FMR or FHC enrollees) and are available 4-5:45 p.m.
Appointments are available July 19 and 26, and Aug. 1, 3, 7, 9 and 15.
All patients must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (with power of attorney). Ap- pointments are for annual well visits only and no referrals will be made and no medications will be prescribed during these appointments.
Parents or guardians should bring any required paperwork with parent/student portion already completed; any off-base vac- cination records; and glasses or contacts if applicable.
Call 702-653-2273 or go online to https:// www.tricareonline.com to make an appoint- ment.
Exchange Landings Express hours: The Exchange Landings Express has new hours of operation July 1-Oct. 1. The new hours are: Monday-Thursday: 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday: 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Warrior Pool: The Warrior Pool, inside the Warrior Fitness Center, is open for lap swim Monday-Friday, 6-9 a.m., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3:30-6:30 p.m. Water Aerobics are Tuesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.-noon. Additionally an “I Can Swim Academy” is offered for children. For more information, call 702-652-4712.
Kayak Trips: Outdoor Recreation is offer- ing kayak trips throughout the summer. Upcoming trips are July 15, July 22, Aug. 5 and Sept. 16. Sign-up begins 30 days prior each scheduled trip. Minimum age for youth participants is 11. For more information, call Outdoor Recreation at 702-652-8967.
GI Bill Briefings are held on a walk-in, one- on-one basis at the Education Center, Bldg. 20, Room 330.
Every Monday: Ready, Set, Grow at the Youth Center 10 a.m.
Veterinary clinic: Are you PCSing overseas? Do you have a pet? If the answer to both questions is yes, then contact the Nellis AFB Veterinary Treatment Facility. The Nellis VTF is the only vet clinic here in the greater Las
Vegas area that can fully complete your pets International
Travel Documents: The VTF is located at 4146 Mountain Home Street, Nellis Air Force Base. For more information or an appointment, call 702-652-8836.
Workout Group: Workout with the AMEx- treme Group at the Warrior Fitness Center. Classes include: Insanity and Ab Ripper — Mondays and Fridays in the Cardio Room from 5:15 to 6:20 a.m. P90X — Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Cardio Room from 5:15 to 6:20 a.m. YogaX — Wednesdays at Racquet- ball Court three from 4:40 to 6:20 a.m. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Armelyn Braceros at armelyn.braceros.2@us.af.mil.
Resume Writing: The second Thursday of each month, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Airman & Family Readiness Center. Topics include networking, cover letters, announcements, resumes and marketing resume writing.
Love and Logic Parenting Series: Family Advocacy is hosting the Love and Logic par- enting series at the Centennial Hills YMCA, Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Free childcare is provided for YMCA members. For more information, call 702-653-3880.
Parent Support Group: Share common expe- riences unique to special needs families and learn about new information and resources. We meet the third Wednesday of every month at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.
Nellis Company Grade Officer’s Council:
The Nellis CGOC provides a source of social and professional development for all company grade officers at Nellis. Volunteer and leader- ship opportunities are available as well as the chance to network with other like-minded professionals at Nellis. Monthly meetings are held on the last Thursday of every month at Robin’s Roost in The Club from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 702-652-9623.
CREECH HAPPENINGS:
Shuttle bus: Nellis dorm and Base Housing residents who work at Creech now have anoth- er option for transportation to and from work -- a new FEDVAN Shuttle option to/from Creech. All costs are covered under the Mass Benefits Transportation Program. For more information, contact Sommer Loftin, 79th Air Base Group, at 702-404-1731 to sign up.
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