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8  Desert Wings                     Announcements                                                                                                                                                              June 26, 2015
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Force Support Squadron                                               Indicator, as well as David Keirsey’s modifications to this                                              Cost is $15 per person. Participants will learn the basics
                                                                     instrument in his book, Please Understand Me. Call Maria                                                 of good vehicle maintenance. Learn how to operate a lift,
  5 N. Seller’s Ave., Bldg. 3000                                     at 661-277-7618 to schedule a 4 Lenses™ assessment for                                                   change your oil, and check and balance your tires. For more
                                                                     your organization/team.                                                                                  information, call the Auto Hobby Shop at 661-275-2887.
Freedom Fest
  July 4, 4:30-10 p.m., Wings and Roberts Fields. Join us for          Hearts Apart: This is a support group and social network                                                 Smog Testing: Edwards Auto Hobby performs smog
                                                                     for families of deployed members and an opportunity to                                                   checks 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, and 9 a.m.-6 p.m.,
an evening of fun with balloon artists, face painting, Tidal         meet with leadership. Sign-up is required. For more infor-                                               Saturday. Call ahead to see what times are available.
Wave water slide, Rockin’ Tubes ride, Ferris wheel, laser tag,       mation, call 661-277-0723.
live musical performances by Bob Hope USO, John Stratton,                                                                                                                       Frame Shop: We have the Best prices in the Antelope
and Pop Vision, and a fireworks spectacular at night!                Arts and Crafts Center/Auto Hobby                                                                        Valley when it comes to custom framing—are prices can’t
                                                                                                                                                                              be beat and remember there is NO SALES TAX!
MPS Operating Hours                                                    200 Methusa Rd., 661-275-ARTS/661-275-AUTO
  In order to stay aligned to new and existing personnel pro-                                                                                                                   Oil Changes and Alignments: We offer very competitive
                                                                       Instructors Needed: Attention all artists and crafters! If                                             prices as well as services in mounting and balancing. No tax
gram processes, the Military Personnel Section has changed           you’re creative, we need you! The Arts & Crafts Center is                                                or waste fees. Come visit Auto Hobby at Bldg. 2440 or call
its customer service hours.                                          seeking instructors of all types. Come and share your cre-                                               661-275-AUTO (2886).
                                                                     ative knowledge with a diverse group of students looking
  The new hours are: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Thurs-              for painting, drawing, photography, scrapbooking and other                                                 Wood Shop: Available 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday through
day; 8:30 a.m.-noon, Friday; and closed every first Monday           craft/art related instruction. No prior instructor experience                                            Saturday. For the wood working hobbyist, the Arts and
of the month for base training day.                                  necessary—if you are knowledgeable then we are looking                                                   Crafts Center provides a variety of equipment that includes
                                                                     for you! For more information, contact the Arts & Crafts                                                 band saws, table saws, a drill press and much more, for a
  Personnel experts will be on hand for emergency situa-             Center at 661-275-2787.                                                                                  minimal cost of $2 per hour. A safety course is required to
tions from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. CAC/DEERS, passports/visas,                                                                                                                    use the Wood Shop. For more information, call 661-275-
and awards and decorations customer service hours remain               Basic Vehicle Maintenance Class: Saturdays, 10 a.m.
unchanged. Those offices are open 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mon-                                                                                                                                                    See ANNOUNCEMENTS, Page 9
day-Friday with the exception of federal holidays and AFMC
Family Days.                                                         WATERMELON • SHAVED ICE • 25’ TIDAL WAVE WATER SLIDE • BALLOON ARTISTS   FACE PAINTING • LASER TAG • HENNA TATTOO ARTIST                                 EURO BUNGEE • DOUBLE SWING CHAIR RIDE • ROCKIN’ TUBS RIDE • SLIP & SLIDE

  By altering customer service hours, members of the MPS                                                                                     Freeddoomm
will have more time to train on the ever-changing personnel                                                                                        Fest
services, improve data base integrity, and conduct contin-
gency training to ensure customer needs are met.                                                                                               SATURDAY, JULY 4

  If you require emergency assistance related to Military Per-                                                                                   4:30 PM - 10 PM, WINGS & ROBERTS FIELDS
sonnel, call 661-277-5290 or 661-277-4366.
                                                                                                                                             FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR
Aero Club
                                                                                                                                             Live Musical Performances by
  320 Jones Road, South Base, Bldg. 320, 661-275-AERO
                                                                                                                                                                                     JOHN STRATTON
  Flight Training: Private, Instrumment, Commercial, ATP,
CFI, CFII, and ATP. Aircraft rentals range from $131-$145                                                                                                                     Sponsored by
per hour, instructor $45 per hour by appointment. Multi-
Engine, Commercial, ATP, CFI, and CFII. Aircraft $300 per                                                                                    VALLEYWIDE DENTAL                              ANTELOPE     COAST
hour, instructor $45 per hour by appointment.                                                                                                                                                  V A LLEY
                                                                                                                                                      GENTLE  KIND  CARING                             • PRODUCE COMPANY •
  Rentals: Your Aero Club offers Cessna 172s, Cessna
182s, and a Baron for rent. Contact the Aero Club for res-                                                                                   No Federal Endorsement of Sponsors intended
ervations and costs.
                                                                                                                                             8 PONY CAROUSEL • 25’ FERRIS WHEEL • WRECKING BALL
  Learn to Fly: The sky is the limit at the Edwards AFB
Aero Club. Experience the thrill of piloting an aircraft. Your
local Aero Club provides many stages of flight training, from
your first introductory flight through solo, then on to private,
commercial and instructors’ ratings. The choice is yours.
Whether your aim is recreational or a career path, your Aero
Club will train you to the highest standard with safety al-
ways foremost.

Airman and Family Readiness

  90 Farrell Drive, Bldg.5620, 661-277-0723

  L.A. County Sheriff Job Opportunity Briefing: June 26,
2:30 p.m. Guest Speaker Officer Ruiz will be giving this job
opportunity briefing to go over the minimum requirements,
application, testing, and background investigation process.
In addition, the great benefits when working for the county
of Los Angeles.

  Pre-Separation Counseling: July 1, 8:30-11 a.m. This is a
prerequisite for the five-day Transition Assistance Program.
Spouses are highly encouraged to attend.

  Newcomers’ Orientation: July 9, 7:45 a.m.-2 p.m. Re-
quired for all active duty members and provides vital in-
formation regarding base resources and services, policies
procedures, recreation opportunities and more. Spouses are
welcome and encouraged to attend.

  Moms, Pops, & Tots: Meets the second and fourth Thurs-
day of each month. The A&FRC is offering free playgroup
sessions for parents and children to share in the develop-
ment of their child’s early skills, abilities, social interactions,
and individuality-all while having fun together and meet
new friends. To sign up or for more information, call Maria
Chapa at 661-277-0723.

  4 Lenses™ Assessment: 4 Lenses™ is founded on the
realization that each individual has unique strengths and
motivations. The 4 Lenses™ assessment helps organizations
build a solid understanding of the innate talent and potential
of its individuals. The 4-Lenses™ instrument was created
from the research of the Myers Briggs’ Personality Type
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