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Desert Wings                 Announcements                                                                                                  August 21, 2015

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Force Support Squadron                                             Pre-Separation Counseling: Sept. 5, 8:30-11 a.m. This is a        Military Family Life Consultant: A Military Family Life
                                                                 FRQJUHVVLRQDOO\PDQGDWHGEULH¿QJDQGDSUHUHTXLVLWHIRUWKH      Consultant is on board at the A&FRC to help military mem-
  5 N. Seller’s Ave., Bldg. 3000                                 ¿YHGD\7UDQVLWLRQ$VVLVWDQFH3URJUDP6SRXVHVDUHKLJKO\        bers, spouses, family members, friends and staff members
                                                                 encouraged to attend.                                             address issues such as relationships, deployment, parenting,
  Sponsorship Opportunities                                                                                                        stress, grief and many other issues. Consultations are free and
  Attention local business operators; Reach your military          Boots to Business: Sept. 3 and 4, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the    anonymous—no records are kept. To make an appointment,
market! Edwards Services is proud to provide businesses the      A&FRC. The A&FRC is hosting this two-day class presented          FDOO
opportunity to show support of our military members through      by the Small Business Administration for transitioning mili-
the AF Commercial Sponsorship Program. From 4th of July’s        tary members and military spouses. The SBA is focused on            6%3&DVXDOW\$VVLVWDQFH2I¿FH The SBP and Casualty
Freedom Fest to the annual Children’s Holiday Party held         helping veterans and their families explore entrepreneurship      $VVLVWDQFH2I¿FHDUHQRZFRPELQHG(YHU\UHWLULQJPHPEHU
in December, the Edwards Services does it’s best to show         for their future.                                                 married or single must make a valid election prior to retiring.
appreciation for the commitment of excellence the men and                                                                          Retired military survivor assistance is also available. Help is
women of Edwards AFB provide every day. We are seeking             Bundles for Babies:6HSWDPDWWKH$	)5&        DYDLODEOHWR¿OHFODLPVWKURXJKYDULRXVDJHQFLHV')$6%$
support for these events and more in the form of funding and     7KLVFODVVLVKHOGTXDUWHUO\WRSURYLGHD¿QDQFLDOEULH¿QJWR    SSA and OPM. For more information, contact John Phillips
event enhancements. Sponsors will receive recognition such       expectant parents. Additionally, the Family Advocacy Nurse        DW
as logo placement on advertising materials, booth space onsite   presents a block of instruction of baby care for new parents.
during the event, verbal acknowledgement, mention in base        Layette sets are given to the new parents on behalf of the Air      Sponsorship Training: All sponsors need to complete the
newspapers, and opportunities to network with event partici-     Force Aid Society.                                                on-line training at http//apps.mhf.dod.mil/es and then call
pants. All offers of sponsorship must be received no later than                                                                    0DULFHO5XVLWDWIRUPRUHLQIRUPDWLRQDQG
three months prior to the event date. Contact Tiffany Meyer        How to Avoid Falling For a Jerk/Jerkette: 6HSW         resources.
DW)6669.:3RSVRQ$YH%OGJ         p.m. at the A&FRC. Do you want to avoid the dilemma of
(GZDUGV$)%&$                                           falling madly in love only to realize that the person is not who  Arts and Crafts Center/Auto Hobby
  This is a solicitation for commercial sponsorship by a Non-    you thought they were? Learn the skills necessary to follow
appropriated Fund Instrumentality of the U.S. government. It     your heart without losing your mind!                                200 Methusa Rd., 661-275-ARTS/661-275-AUTO
does not obligate appropriated funds or nonappropriated funds
of the government.                                                 Heart Link: 6HSWDPSPDWWKH$	)5&7KLVLV         Instructors Needed: Attention all artists and crafters—if
                                                                 an introduction to the Air Force for spouses who are newly        you’re creative we need you! The Arts & Crafts Center is
Aero Club                                                        married, or want to learn more about the Air Force way of         seeking out instructors of all types. Come and share your
                                                                 life. Workshop-based, speakers from various service agencies      creative knowledge with a diverse group of students looking
  320 Jones Road, South Base, Bldg. 320, 661-275-AERO            give an overview of services available. Lunch is included         for painting, drawing, photography, scrapbooking and other
                                                                 and childcare needs to be requested two weeks prior to the as     craft/art related instruction. No prior instructor experience
  Flight Training: Private, Instrumment, Commercial, ATP,        needed. Part two-of-two in New Key Spouse Program Ori-            necessary - if you are knowledgeable then we are looking
CFI, CFII, and ATP. Aircraft rentals range from $131-$145        entation.                                                         IRU\RX&RQWDFWWKH$UWV	&UDIWV&HQWHUDW$576
per hour, instructor $45 per hour by appointment. Multi-                                                                           IRUPRUHLQIRUPDWLRQ
Engine, Commercial, ATP, CFI, and CFII. Aircraft $300 per          Newcomers’ Orientation:6HSWDPSP5H-
hour, instructor $45 per hour by appointment.                    quired for all active duty members and provides vital in-           Basic Vehicle Maintenance Class: Saturdays at 10 a.m.
                                                                 formation regarding base resources and services, policies         Cost is $15 per person. Participants will learn the basics of
  Rentals: <RXU$HUR&OXERIIHUV&HVVQDV&HVVQDV      procedures, recreation opportunities and more. Spouses are        good vehicle maintenance. Learn how to operate a lift, change
and a Baron for rent. Contact the Aero Club for reservations     welcome and encouraged to attend.                                 your oil and check and balance your tires. For more informa-
and costs.                                                                                                                         WLRQFDOOWKH$XWR+REE\6KRSDW$872
                                                                   Volunteer Registration: All volunteers with Edwards’AFB
  Learn to Fly: The sky is the limit at the Edwards AFB Aero     RI¿FLDORUJDQL]DWLRQVXQLWVQHHGWRUHJLVWHUZLWKWKH$	)5&        Smog Testing: Edwards Auto Hobby performs smog
Club. Experience the thrill of piloting an aircraft. Your local  9ROXQWHHU&RRUGLQDWRU$O/D[DPDQDDW2UJD-         FKHFNVDPSPDPSP6DWXUGD\&DOODKHDGWR
$HUR&OXESURYLGHVPDQ\VWDJHVRIÀLJKWWUDLQLQJIURP\RXU     nizations or agencies that need volunteers and folks looking      see what times are available.
¿UVWLQWURGXFWRU\ÀLJKWWKURXJKVRORWKHQRQWRSULYDWHFRP-   for volunteer opportunities may also contact Airmen & Fam-
mercial and instructors’ ratings. The choice is yours. Whether   ily Readiness to be included on a distribution list.                Frame Shop: We have the Best prices in the Antelope Val-
your aim is recreational or a career path, your Aero Club will                                                                     ley when it comes to custom framing—are prices can’t be beat
train you to the highest standard with safety always foremost.     4 Lenses™ Assessment: 4 Lenses™ is founded on the real-         DQGUHPHPEHUWKHUHLV126$/(67$;
                                                                 ization that each individual has unique strengths and motiva-
Airman and Family Readiness                                      tions. The 4 Lenses™ assessment helps organizations build           Oil Changes and Alignments: We offer very competitive
                                                                 a solid understanding of the innate talent and potential of its   prices as well as services in mounting and balancing. No tax
  90 Farrell Drive, Bldg.5620, 661-277-0723                      individuals. The 4-Lenses™ instrument was created from the        or waste fees. Come visit Auto Hobby at Bldg. 2440 or call
                                                                 research of the Myers Briggs’ Personality Type Indicator, as      $872
  Pre-Separation Counseling: $XJDP7KLVLV      ZHOODV'DYLG.HLUVH\¶VPRGL¿FDWLRQVWRWKLVLQVWUXPHQWLQKLV
DFRQJUHVVLRQDOO\PDQGDWHGEULH¿QJDQGDSUHUHTXLVLWHIRUWKH   ERRN3OHDVH8QGHUVWDQG0H&DOO0DULDDWWR          Wood Shop: $YDLODEOHDPSP7XHVGD\WKURXJK6DW-
¿YHGD\7UDQVLWLRQ$VVLVWDQFH3URJUDP6SRXVHVDUHKLJKO\       schedule a 4 Lenses™ assessment for your organization/team.       urday. For the wood working hobbyist, the Arts and Crafts
encouraged to attend.                                                                                                              Center provides a variety of equipment that includes band
                                                                   Hearts Apart: This is a support group and social network        saws, table saws, a drill press and much more, for a mini-
                                                                 for families of deployed members and an opportunity to meet       mal cost of $2 per hour. A safety course is required to use
                                                                 with leadership. Sign-up is required. For more information,
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