Need to speak with an attorney? You can come to the base Legal office
Bldg 210, Rm 116 and we will be glad to assist you during our walk-in
legal assistance hours. Monday & Thursday afternoons from 3pm to 4pm
Tuesday & Friday mornings from 7:30am to 8:30am. Power of Attorneys are
done daily from 8am to 4pm. Need a Will? We can help - just call
567-5050 to make a special appointment. We will prepare and execute your
will all on the same day.
For more information, please contact Betty Sansone of 50 SW/JA at
567-5050 or at betty.sansone@schriever.af.mil
Deployed Family Dinner
The dinner is Friday, August 6, 6:00 pm at the Peterson Chapel. Join
others whose family members are also deployed for a night of food and
fun. A movie follows the dinner. Best part? It's absolutely free!
For more information, please contact Debbie Evert of 50 FSS/FSFR at
567-3920 or at debbie.evert.ctr@schriever.af.
Fitness Center Gymnasium/Basketball Court Closure: 27 Jul 2010
The Main Fitness Center Gymnasium/Basketball Court will be closed
0600-1000 on 27 Jul in support of the 50 SW/CC Call.
For more information, please contact Seth Cannello of 50 FSS/FSVS at
567-6628 or at seth.cannello@schriever.af.mil
Need a listening ear?
The Military and Family Life Consultant is here to listen and address
marriage and relationship issues, parenting, sibling and family issues,
communication challenges, stress and anxiety, grief and loss, and daily
life issues. The MFLC is available every day, 7:30 am-4:30 pm, at the
Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. T-65. Drop-in appointments are
available or you can schedule a time by calling the MLFC directly at
651-3379.
For more information, please contact Debbie Evert of 50 FSS/FSFR at
567-3920 or at debbie.evert.ctr@schriever.af.
Free Presentation: How to Use LinkedIn and Social Media - 12 Aug 2010
Attention all government computer users! The Air Force has granted you
permission to access LinkedIn at work. What is LinkedIn and why would
you want to use it? Why is it important to know how to network
effectively and establish connections? How can squadrons use Facebook to
enhance communications? If you're a supervisor, you will feel better
knowing that your personnel have been taught by the most informed
resource on how to use Social Media responsibly. Join the Schriever
Airman and Family Readiness Center as they host Kevin Knebl in a
professional presentation on How to Use LinkedIn and Social Media for
Maximum Success on Thursday, August 12 in the auditorium of Building
300, 10:00 am-12:00 pm with a repeat 1:00-3:00 pm. This dynamic speaker
will appeal to all ranges of capability. Please call the A&FRC at
567-3920 to reserve individual or blocks of seats.
For more information, please contact Debbie Evert of 50 FSS/FSFR at
567-3920 or at debbie.evert.ctr@schriever.af.
Red Cross Babysitter's Training
This class provides youth with the knowledge and skills necessary to
safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. Participants
will learn how to develop a babysitting business, and learn about basic
First Aid & CPR. The training is designed for children 12 and up. The
class is Friday, July 30, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm at the Airman & Family
Readiness Center, Bldg. T-65. Call the A&FRC at 567-3920 to sign up.
For more information, please contact Debbie Evert of 50 FSS/FSFR at
567-3920 or at debbie.evert.ctr@schriever.af.
Medical Records Review for VA Disability claim
If you are 180 days from separation or retirement, now is the time to
start your disability claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA). The initial medical records review will be provided by the
Disabled American Veterans. If you are leaving the military and have
service related medical issues, it would be in your best interest to
start the process for a disability claim. Depending on the extent of
your disability, you may be eligible for monthly monetary compensation,
veteran's preference into federal service, and many other benefits
depending on the state you decide to settle in. The records reviews are
by appointment only, so call early. You must have a copy of your medical
records for this appointment. The one-hour brief is Friday, August 6,
beginning at 8:00 am at the Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg.
T-65. Call the A&FRC at 567-3920 to sign up.
For more information, please contact Debbie Evert of 50 FSS/FSFR at
567-3920 or at debbie.evert.ctr@schriever.af.
Deployed Family Dinner
The dinner is Friday, August 6, 6:00 pm at the Peterson Chapel. Join
others whose family members are also deployed for a night of food and
fun. A movie follows the dinner. Best part? It's absolutely free!
For more information, please contact Debbie Evert of 50 FSS/FSFR at
567-3920 or at debbie.evert.ctr@schriever.af.
Pre-separation Counseling Briefing
The Pre-separation Counseling briefing is the first step to separating
or retiring from the military. This briefing is mandatory and a
prerequisite to all other transition-related briefings such as TAP.
During this one-hour briefing you will learn about all the benefits and
services available to you when you leave the military. Documentation of
this briefing is accomplished through the completion of the DD Form
2648. If you are a year from separation or two years from retirement,
start the transition process now. The class is every Tuesday, 2:00 pm at
the Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. T-65. Call the A&FRC at
567-3920 to sign up.
For more information, please contact Debbie Evert of 50 FSS/FSFR at
567-3920 or at debbie.evert.ctr@schriever.af.
Men's locker room at Fitness Center Annex closed for painting
The men's locker room in the Fitness Center Annex (Bldg 502) will be
closed for painting on 28 Jul the entire day. Showers can be taken
across the street in building 500.
For more information, please contact Seth Cannello of 50 FSS/FSVS at
567-6658 or at seth.cannello@schriever.af.mil
Launch of Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) Website
On July 16, AFPC's Civilian Integration Directorate (DPI), in concert
with MarCom marketing group from Washington, D.C., launched a new,
interactive civilian recruitment website, www.afciviliancareers.com, to
introduce the civilian service to those unfamiliar with federal
employment and to encourage jobseekers to consider joining the Air Force
Civilian Service (AFCS). The Air Force is projected to add 21,000 new
civilian employees by the end of fiscal year 2011, so this website comes
at a critical time in our hiring efforts. For general questions, please
call the Total Force Service Center at 800-525-0102. For questions on
this program or website, please e-mail Mike Brosnan at
michael.Brosnan@randolph.af.
For more information, please contact Capt Mauricio Villasuso of 50
FSS/FSMP at 567-3098 or at mauricio.villasuso@schriever.
Congrats to TSgt Cooper
Congratulations to TSgt Cooper of 50 SCS, winner of the 42" LCD flat
screen TV. TSgt Cooper's name was drawn from over 300 entries in the
drawing at the Schriever Year of the Air Force Family Fun Fest Base
Picnic. For more information, please contact Debbie Evert of 50 FSS/FSFR
at 567-3920 or at debbie.evert.ctr@schriever.af.
For more information, please contact Lynn Sleeth of 50 FSS/FSK at
567-4740 or at marketing@schriever.af.mil.
Career Tracks: A Career Toolkit for the Mobile Military Spouse
For military/DoD spouses, this course is a joint venture of the Airman
and Family Readiness Centers of Schriever AFB, Peterson AFB, the US Air
Force Academy, the Air Force Aid Society, and the Military Spouse Career
Committee of Colorado Springs. It is designed to assess job search
candidate skills, values, and interests and assist in evaluating how
these factors can lead to a satisfying career choice. It creates an
awareness of the varied career opportunities and aids in conducting an
effective job search while living a high mobility lifestyle. An employer
panel is also present to assist attendees with questions, networking,
and feedback regarding their job search. The next class is
Tuesday-Wednesday, 3-4 August, 8:00 am-4:30 pm at the U.S. Air Force
Academy Airman & Family Readiness Center. To register, call the US Air
Force Academy Airman & Family Readiness Center at 333-3168.
For more information, please contact Debbie Evert of 50 FSS/FSFR at
567-3920 or at debbie.evert.ctr@schriever.af.
TAP (Transition Assistance Program)
TAP is a Department of Labor facilitated class, and is highly
recommended as part of your transition from the military. The workshop
prepares you for the job search process. You will also have briefings
from the Veterans Affairs, the Disabled Transition Assistance Program,
the Vet Center, and the DAV. If you are a year from separation or two
years from retirement, now is the time to start preparing for your
transition. You must have attended the pre-separation briefing before
signing up for TAP. The class is Monday-Friday, August 2-6, 8:00 am-4:30
pm at the Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. T-65. Call the A&FRC
at 567-3920 to sign up.
For more information, please contact Debbie Evert of 50 FSS/FSFR at
567-3920 or at debbie.evert.ctr@schriever.af.
Applying for Federal Employment
The Schriever Airman & Family Readiness Center and the Schriever
Civilian Personnel office team up to bring you the 10 most crucial steps
you need to know in your process of applying for federal employment. It
is helpful to navigate your way through some job descriptions on
www.usajobs.gov before coming to the class. The class is Friday, August
6, 9:00 am at the Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg. T-65. Call the
A&FRC at 567-3920 to sign up.
For more information, please contact Debbie Evert of 50 FSS/FSFR at
567-3920 or at debbie.evert.ctr@schriever.af.
2-Mile Fun Run 27 Jul, 1500
The entire Schriever community is invited to participate in the 2-mile
Fun Run to be conducted at 3 pm on 27 Jul. Please meet near the Main
Fitness Center Running Track pavilion; the run will take place on the
running trail located near the base perimeter fence line just north of
the Main Fitness Center. No registration required, but you should arrive
a few minutes early for pre-run instructions.
For more information, please contact Seth Cannello of 50 FSS/FSVS at
567-6628 or at seth.cannello@schriever.af.mil
NEW LEGAL ASSISTANCE HOURS
Need to speak with an attorney? You can come to the base Legal office
Bldg 210 Rm 116 and we will be glad to assist you during our walk in
legal assistance hours. Monday & Thursday afternoons from 3pm to 4pm
Tuesday and Friday mornings from 7:30am to 8:30am. Power of Attorneys
are done daily from 8am to 4pm. Need a Will we can help just call
567-5050 to make a special appointment. We will prepare and execute your
will all on the same day.
For more information, please contact Betty Sansone of 50 SW/JA at
567-5050 or at betty.sansone@schriever.af.mil
