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July 24, 2015 Announcements
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Force Support Squadron
5 N. Seller’s Ave., Bldg. 3000
MPS Operating Hours
In order to stay aligned to new and existing personnel pro-
gram processes, the Military Personnel Section has changed
its customer service hours.
The new hours are: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday;
8:30 a.m.-noon, Friday; and closed every first Monday of the
month for base training day.
Personnel experts will be on hand for emergency situations
from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. CAC/DEERS, passports/visas, and
awards and decorations customer service hours remain un-
changed. Those offices are open 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mon-
day-Friday with the exception of federal holidays and AFMC
Family Days.
By altering customer service hours, members of the MPS
will have more time to train on the ever-changing personnel
services, improve data base integrity, and conduct contingency and costs.
training to ensure customer needs are met.
If you require emergency assistance related to Military Per- Aero Club. Experience the thrill of piloting an aircraft. Your
sonnel, call 661-277-5290 or 661-277-4366.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Attention local business operators; Reach your military
market! Edwards Services is proud to provide businesses the
opportunity to show support of our military members through
the AF Commercial Sponsorship Program. From 4th of July’s
Freedom Fest to the annual Children’s Holiday Party held
in December, the Edwards Services does it’s best to show
appreciation for the commitment of excellence the men and
women of Edwards AFB provide every day. We are seeking
support for these events and more in the form of funding and
event enhancements. Sponsors will receive recognition such
as logo placement on advertising materials, booth space onsite
during the event, verbal acknowledgement, mention in base
The Edwards AFB Education Center
Invites You To Our
EDUCATION FAIR
2015
Where: Club Muroc Alliance Ballroom
When: Aug. 12, 2015
Time: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Everyone is welcome! Come check us out and talk
face-to-face with college representatives from Local and
National Colleges and Universities to find the program
that best supports your CCAF or Advanced Degree
educational goals.
Note: DOD civilians who attend are not to be charged leave for the time
exceeding their normal lunch time. If they are otherwise in a duty status, they
will remain so during this event. Employees must obtain supervisory approval
to participate beyond their allocated lunch time. Approval will be based on
mission needs.
Edwards AFB Education Services
140 Methusa Ave., Bldg. 2453 Phone: 661-277-2713
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newspapers, and opportunities to network with event partici- a prerequisite for the five-day Transition Assistance Program.
pants. All offers of sponsorship must be received no later than Spouses are highly encouraged to attend.
three months prior to the event date. Contact Tiffany Meyer
at 661-277-6809, FSS/SVK, 205 W. Popson Ave Bldg. 2500, Moms, Pops, & Tots: Second and fourth Thursday. The
Edwards AFB, CA 93524. A&FRC offers free playgroup sessions for parents and chil-
dren to share in the development of their child’s early skills,
This is a solicitation for commercial sponsorship by a Non- abilities, social interactions and individuality—all while hav-
appropriated Fund Instrumentality of the U.S. government. It ing fun together and meet new friends. For more information
does not obligate appropriated funds or nonappropriated funds or to sign up, call Tasha Bushrod at 661-275-4322.
of the government.
4 Lenses™ Assessment: 4 Lenses™ is founded on the
Aero Club realization that each individual has unique strengths and mo-
tivations. The 4 Lenses™ assessment helps organizations
320 Jones Road, South Base, Bldg. 320, 661-275-AERO build a solid understanding of the innate talent and potential
of its individuals. The 4-Lenses™ instrument was created
Flight Training: Private, Instrumment, Commercial, ATP, from the research of the Myers Briggs’ Personality Type
CFI, CFII, and ATP. Aircraft rentals range from $131-$145 Indicator, as well as David Keirsey’s modifications to this
per hour, instructor $45 per hour by appointment. Multi- instrument in his book, Please Understand Me. Call Maria at
Engine, Commercial, ATP, CFI, and CFII. Aircraft $300 per 661-277-7618 to schedule a 4 Lenses™ assessment for your
hour, instructor $45 per hour by appointment. organization/team.
Rentals: Your Aero Club offers Cessna 172s, Cessna 182s, Hearts Apart: This is a support group and social network
and a Baron for rent. Contact the Aero Club for reservations for families of deployed members and an opportunity to meet
with leadership. Sign-up is required. For more information,
call 661-277-0723.
Learn to Fly: The sky is the limit at the Edwards AFB
Military Family Life Consultant: A Military Family Life
local Aero Club provides many stages of flight training, Consultant is on board at the A&FRC to help military mem-
from your first introductory flight through solo, then on to bers, spouses, family members, friends and staff members
private, commercial and instructors’ ratings. The choice is address issues such as relationships, deployment, parenting,
yours. Whether your aim is recreational or a career path, your stress, grief and many other issues. Consultations are free and
Aero Club will train you to the highest standard with safety anonymous—no records are kept. To make an appointment,
always foremost. call 661-742-4733.
Airman and Family Readiness SBP/Casualty Assistance Office: The SBP and Casualty
90 Farrell Drive, Bldg.5620, 661-277-0723 See ANNOUNCEMENTS, Page 12
Pre-Separation Counseling: July 29, 8:30-11 a.m. This is
Need to complete your
CCAF???
Cero Coso Community College is offering two
classes here at Edwards in the fall.
American Government C101- 5:30-6:55 p.m. Tuesday and
Thursday nights starting Aug. 24
Speech C101- 5:30-8:40 p.m. Monday and Wednesday nights
starting Oct. 19
If interested, visit us in Bldg. 2453 or call 661-258-8644