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From DIVERSITY, Page 6 Local Briefs

“Diversity is the absolute cornerstone of the military,” Velander

said. “I think now more than ever, the Air Force is a cohesive team Deadlift Competition ing and luncheon at noon, Saturday,

where race, sex, color, sexual identity or religion makes no differ- June 19, 3 p.m. – Haeffner June 20 at the Mirage Club at Davis

ence. I love that fact that my ‘solutions’ to problems immediately A deadlift competition will be Monthan Air Force Base. For infor-
have holes blown in them because of the different perspectives and held at the Haeffner on Friday, June mation and reservations, please call
experiences people have. I do believe these types of observations go GSPN o QN 3FHJTUFS BU Kay Spargur (520) 574-6628 at least 10
days prior to the date of the luncheon.
directly to the top, so diversity should be encouraged and celebrated the Benko by June 18 at 11 p.m.

in an organic way throughout every organization.” Salt River Kayaking Sunset Horseback Ride
He said he will never forget his experience and he makes it a point July 25 August 8, 4 – 8 p.m. – Outdoor Rec

to encourage others to stand up for what they believe in and make Escape the Tucson heat and en- Saddle up and enjoy a 2-hour sun-
a difference. joy the cool water of Salt River while set horseback ride through the Sa-
kayaking below thousand foot cliffs. guaro National Park. Single Airmen
“Rhetoric without action is just noise,” Velander said. “If you feel Sign-up deadline is July 20. Mini- can sign-up beginning July 6. All
discriminated against, write a letter, knock on a door, make a few mum age: 18. Cost $25/person. Call others may sign-up beginning July
friends who feel the same and change it!” 228-3736 for more information. 13. Final deadline is July 31. Mini-
mum age: 18. Cost of $25/person.
From PILOT, Page 10 book government lodging facili-
ties directly in DTS. Summer Swing Weekly Bowling Call 228-3736 for more information.
DTS modifications
To support this new program, The Integrated Lodging Pro- Mondays, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. - D-M
DTS will be modified to guide gram Pilot will provide valuable
travelers to selecting the directed insights for sourcing and manag- Lanes NARFE Chapter 55 meetings on
lodging at the TDY location. An- ing an enterprise-wide program;
other welcome feature is that the it is the genesis of a model for 'SPN+VOFo"VH
UIF%. hiatus for summer
system will automatically secure managing the DOD’s future lodg- Lanes will host a weekly tourna- The National Active and Retired
a non-availability confirmation ing requirements. The pilot is au- ment from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Mon- Federal Employees Association,
number when directed govern- thorized to run through 2019 and days. Cost is $20/bowler. Three Chapter 55, will break for the sum-
ment lodging is not available, as the Defense Travel Management game minimum. Each player re- mer and hold their next monthly lun-
required by policy. This is an add- Office expects that additional ceives participation points and ad- cheon meeting Sept. 14. For further
ed convenience and prevents the ditional points for position each information please call 520-444-6970.

week. For more info, call 228-3461. Stay and Play

traveler from having to contact pilot sites will be added along Society of Military Widows to meet Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. -
the facility directly to secure the the way. More information, in- June 20, noon – Mirage Club Youth Center instruction room
number as they did before. Ad- cluding FAQs and a description
ditionally, when traveling to non- of the new DTS functionality, is The ladies of the Society of Military This is a new program for parents
pilot sites, travelers will be able to available on the DTMO website. Widows will have their monthly meet- and children ages birth to five years.

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