Take 20 Magazine - May/June 2017

MAGAZINE May/June 2017

BASE POOL!

Open May 26 - Labor Day Pool Passes go on sale May 1 (More Information - Pg 20)

Alpha warrior competition & celebrity tour coming to shaw august 1&2 (pg 13)

Summer Reading Program (Pg 5) | Movies Under the Stars @ Wateree (Pg 17) | Kids Bowl FREE! (Pg 21) | Freedom Bash (back cover)

C o n t e n t s

May/JUNE 2017

Deep Sea Fishing Trip (pg 4)

01 | Contents

08 | Carolina Skies Club

15 | DFAC / Family Child Care

22 | Cosmic Grill

02 | FTC

09 | Geico

16 | Continental Tire

23 | Arts & Crafts

03 | A Commander’s Farewell

10 | CDC/Youth Programs

17 | Wateree Recreation Area

24 | Air Force Reserves

04 | Information, Tickets, & Travel

11 | Carolina Lakes Golf Course

18 | Airman & Family Readiness

25 | Spratt Education Center

05 | McElveen Library

12 | Sandwich Trap Cafe´

19 | AT&T

26 | SAFE Federal Credit Union

06 | SAFE Federal Credit Union

13 | Alpha Warrior Coming to Shaw

20 | Outdoor Recreation

07 | Carolina Skies Club

14 | Fitness Center

21 | Shaw Lanes Bowling Center

Back Cover | Freedom Bash

Take 20 is designed to entertain and inform the Shaw Air Force Base community about 20th Force Support Squadron facilities and events. Opinions expressed in the Take 20 magazine do not necessarily represent those of the U.S. Air Force. No federal endorsements of sponsors or advertisers intended. All dates and times are subject to change without notice. For more information on events, contact the designated facilities at the phone numbers listed on their page or the FSS Fun Map.

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A Commander’s farewell... from the desk of lt col william j. clayton iii Team Shaw,

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Thank you for embracing our mission and giving us the opportunity to work with and serve you.

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lt col william j. clayton iii 20th force support squadron commander

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want to take the time to say THANK YOU for your support of the 20th Force Support Squadron! I cannot believe my command tour will end in July and my family and I will be heading to our next assignment. This has been a phenomenal tour and each of you have played a major role in making this such a memorable adventure. Thank you for embracing our mission and giving us the opportunity to work with and serve you. Whether you attend one of our events, eat at one of our facilities, check out a library book, or get a new identification card, we appreciate everything you do to help us achieve our goals, as well as the feedback you provide to help us improve.

I still have a few months left in the squadron, so I look forward to interacting with all of you when I am out and about. I would also ask that you reach out if there is something you would like for us to do in the near future. I say this because the 20th Force Support Squadron is made up of an awesome staff of professionals that are ready to act on our customer’s needs. Thank you again for being an integral part of our squadron because we absolutely would not exist without you. You are all amazing, and hopefully we helped make your time at Shaw AFB enjoyable!

COMMAND Col Daniel T. Lasica

Commander, 20th Fighter Wing

Col David M. Vaclavik

Commander, 20th Mission Support Group

Lt Col William J. Clayton III

Commander, 20th Force Support Sq.

Ms. Lisa K. Stevens

Deputy, 20th Force Support Sq.

SMSgt Christina Tinsley

Superintendent, 20th Force Support Sq.

20th FSS Marketing Department Derrick A. Rhems

Marketing & Promotions Director

Sharry M. Williams

Commercial Sponsorship & Advertising

Marc D. Engle

Webmaster/Editor

Search: 20thFSS Scan the QR Code with your smart phone to find out more information about 20th FSS and rate our service through I.C.E.

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$224

Now - December 19, 2017 Looking for a little extra magic, add the Water Park Fun & More option just $37 more.

This offer is only available at your base ITT office. For more information, stop in and see your Shaw AFB ITT Team or call 803-895-4774.

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*July 29

June 17

August 19

July 15

**August 26

September 9

Beer, Bacon, & Music Festival May 6 | 8 a.m. departure | $20 This family-friendly festival features several of Charleston’s top restaurants. Local breweries will be serving their favorites, as well as specially created bacon themed cocktails. ITT will do the driving so you can enjoy the festivities. Sign up by April 28 at the ITT desk in the McElveen Library or by calling.

3 a.m. depart | 10 p.m. return | $120

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Travel out to the Gulf Stream of Calabash, NC and catch some of the best fish on the eastern seaboard. Cost includes travel, bait, rod and reel, and a fishing license.

Registration deadline is the Friday one week before the trip. Sign up for any of the listed dates by stopping by or calling ITT. *Single Airman Only - **RecOn Special

Stop in and see us for additional discount codes!

400 Shaw Dr. | 803-895-4774 | Hours: Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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McElve en L i bra r y I L C Summer Reading Program The 2017 McElveen Library Summer Reading Program kicks off on June 16 at 2 p.m. This years “Reading By Design” theme is inspired by the creativity of authors, illustrators, builders, inventors, artists, and everyone who makes our world a more interesting, livable, accessible, and beautiful place.

Our program will include graphics, crafts, reading lists, incentives, and much more for children, teens, and adults. Registration starts May 15.

Wednesdays, May 3 - June 7 | 5 p.m. | FREE Learn to say it like the Italians do with FREE language lessons every Wednesday in May. Lessons cover the basics of speaking Italian from pronunciation and grammar to simple phrases.

Sign up at the circulation desk by May 3rd.

Couponing 101 4 - 5 p.m. | FREE May 2 & 16, June 6 & 20, July 11 & 25 Couponing can save you lots of money. Learn to effectively manage coupons to maximize savings. Call 895-4518 or stop by the the circulation desk for more information and to sign up.

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400 Shaw Dr. | 803-895-4518 | Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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There are perhaps no days of our childhood we lived so fully as those we spent with a favorite book.

Marcel Proust

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Italian 101 (Tiramisu)

For more information or to register visit www.20thfss.com/SummerReading or stop by the McElveen Library circulation desk.

SAFE Branch & ATMs We’re proud to support our armed forces members and their families. To best serve your needs, we have one branch and four ATMs located on or near Shaw Air Force Base.

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Carolina Skies Club & Conference Center

$50

1st Pla

Boss & Buddy Nights With Karaoke

Trivia Tuesdays PRIZE

Thursdays | 4:30 p.m. | FREE

2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the Month (Starting May 9) | 5 p.m. | FREE

Combine 55¢ wings, $3 Bud Light drafts, and an open mic for Karaoke and you’ve got a good time!

Is your head filled with random facts about every subject? Put it to good use at Carolina Skies’ Trivia Tuesdays! 1st place prize of $50 cash or win other great gifts! Participants must be 17 or older. Play as an individual or pool your brain power as a team and split the prize!

Sunday Brunch May 7 & June 4 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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All you can eat buffet. Open to any one with base access.

Cork and Canvas

$7.95 for members, $8.95 for nonmembers, 5 & under free

May 15 & June 19 | 6:30 p.m. | $35/person

Member Social Hour

From brushes to canvas to a complimentary drink and light refreshments (while supplies last), we’ll provide all the supplies you’ll need to paint your masterpiece. Register online at www.20thfss.com by May 10 or June 14.

Every Friday | 5 - 6 p.m. | FREE for Club Members Drink specials & free food for club members.

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487 Myers St. | 803-666-3651 | Hours: Tuesday - Friday Dining: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lounge: 3:30 p.m. - close

May 15 project

Hours Buffet & Menu Orders (All Ranks Dining) Tuesday - Friday 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Cashier’s Cage Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Main Lounge Tuesday - Friday 3:30 p.m. - close

Top Gun Lounge Friday 3:30 p.m. - close (or for special events)

Cinco De Mayo Membership Dinner

July Membership Dinner

May 5 | 5 - 7 p.m. | FREE for Members & Spouses

July 14 | 5 - 7 p.m. | FREE for Members & Spouses

It’s a Mexican feast in celebration of Cinco De Mayo! We’ll have Pork Carnitas, Lime Rice, Barbacoa Chicken, a Taco Bar, Fresh Salsa, Burritos, Beans, beverages, and dessert!

Chow down on some all-American cuisine with Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, BBQ Chicken, Macaroni & Cheese, Potato salad, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Corn on the Cob, Drinks and Cake!

Nonmembers - $8.95 Ages 0-5 years - Free

Nonmembers - $8.95 Ages 0-5 years - Free

Ages 6-13 years - $6.95

Ages 6-13 years - $6.95

Father’s Day Membership Brunch June 18 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | FREE for Members & Spouses Menu includes a Ham Carving Station, Omelette Station, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, Rice w/Gravy, Mac ‘n’ Cheese, vegetables and dessert.

Nonmembers - $8.95 Ages 0-5 years - Free

Ages 6-13 years - $6.95

FREE SHOW JULY 25 @ 7PM

www.20thfss.com

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C h i l d & Yo u t h P rograms Give Parents a Break/ Kids’ Night Out! May 5 & June 2 | 6:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Need a break from the everyday life? Want a date night? Have no fear, the CDC and Youth Programs are here! We will provide games and a ton of fun for your child while you take a moment for yourself.

CDC (Not started Kindergarten): $4/hr Youth Programs (5-12 years old): members$10/night nonmembers $15/night Deployed spouse? Stop by AFRC for a FREE GPAB/KNO Coupon!

Join the exciting world of child care. We are currently seeking applicants for the following positions: - Bus Driver - Child Youth Program Assistant - Food Service Worker To apply visit www.NAFJOBS.org

NOTICE Please use caution when entering and exiting the Youth Programs building due to facility improvements scheduled to continue through October.

What is MilitaryChildCare.com?

If you work full or part-time, go to school or even just need a little breather from the pressures of parenting, you know that finding affordable, quality childcare is absolutely necessary. In order to help alleviate the struggle, Shaw’s Child & Youth Programs is proud to utilize the new Defense Department website to help simplify the search and registration process for child care. MilitaryChildCare.com (MCC) offers access to subsidized child care options, including installation child development centers, schoolage programs and family child care. The site gives families a streamlined process for finding and requesting care. MCC can even be used to register your child for Summer Camp at CYP! Visit www.militarychildcare.com for more information.

CDC - 320 Laurel Ct. - 803-895-2247 | YP - 322 Laurel Ct. - 803-895-2251 | Hours for both: Monday - Friday 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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C arolina L akes G o l f C o u r s e Annual Greens Fees You can now pay by the month using Orbital’s Auto Pay System.

Per Yr.

Per Mo.

E1/E2/G1/G2

$200

$22

E3/G3

$300

$30

E4/G4

$400

$38

E5/G5 & UP

$600

$55

Retired/DoD

$600

$55

Non-DoD Guests

$650

$59

Juniors

$50

*Free with a paid adult Annual Fee

Daily Greens Fees *ALL NEW EVERYDAY RATES!* E1-E4/GS1-GS4 E5/G5 & Up Guest Ft. Jackson Reciprocals Juniors (6-17)

18 Holes

9 Holes

$9

$6

$12 $14 $10

$9 $11 $7

Free with paying Adult

Reciprocals 25% off Daily Fees (Air Force not on orders)

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Fo o t G o l f

NOW Open!

The game is played similarly to golf, but players use a soccer ball instead of a golf ball, and the ball is kicked rather than struck with a club.

Games start as low as $5

Clinics

Get Golf Ready

Dates June 20, 22, 27, 29

Time 5-7 p.m.

Cost $99

*Includes range balls and rental clubs, if needed.

Sept 19, 21, 26, 28

Get Golf Ready is designed to teach everything you’ll need to play golf in just a few lessons. Designed and taught by a PGA Pro to focus on the various golf skills most commonly used. In addition to learning the basics, you will be guided on the golf course to put your skills into action in a casual, friendly setting.

Short Game Clinics

May 16 June 6 July 11

5-7 p.m.

$20

Does your short game need help? Then don’t miss this class! This short game clinic includes specific instruction on chipping and pitching, bunker play, putting, and more. Class conducted by our PGA Professional.

Family Golf days

May 20 June 17 July 15

4-6:30 p.m.

$10

per Family

Play as many holes as possible between 4 - 6 p.m. Cart fees not included and cart rules apply. Hot dogs, chips, and soft drinks will be served from 6 - 6:30 p.m.

(Children must be at least 6 years of age to be on the golf course.)

400 Stuart St. | 803-895-1399 | Hours: Monday - Sunday 7 a.m. - Dusk.

Join the Air Force Golf Team Applications Due July 24!

Download Form 303 at http://www.myairforcelife.com/sports/

Featured Menu Items Signature Breakfast Burrito

$5.95

8oz Build Your Own Burger

$7.00

w/Choice of cheese Vegetarian, Bacon, or Ham

Chicken Parmigiana Shawich $8.25

Sips-n-Swings Ladies Golf Clinic May 11 & June 15 | 5 - 7 p.m. | $20 This 90-minute ladies’ only golf clinic is followed by wine tasting on our renovated deck!

Class includes instruction for full swing, pitching and chipping, bunker play, putting and more and is conducted by a PGA Professional.

Class size is limited so register early. Payment is due at time of registration. Stop by the golf course to register or call 895-1399 for more information. Clubs are available.

BBQ Pulled Pork Shawich

$8.25

Buffalo Chicken Shawich

$8.25

Smokey Honey Ham & Spicy Cheddar Cheese Shawich

$6.95

*Try one of our Famous Salads!*

Open 7 Days a Week

Monday - Friday Breakfast 7 - 10:30 a.m.

Lunch 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday 7 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Cross-Country Golf Tournament May 6 | 12 p.m. Shotgun Start | $30 members/$35 nonmembers Play Carolina Lakes Course like you’ve never played it before. Tee off playing from the tee of one hole to the green of another hole, rather than playing the holes as they are laid out! This is a fun tournament designed to sharpen your recovery skills. Entry fee includes greens fee, cart, range balls, prizes for winning 4-person teams, and prizes for on-course competition. Call 895-1399 to sign up by May 4th.

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A lpha War r i or ’s C o m i n g t o S h aw Alpha Warrior Competition & Celebrity Tour August 1 & 2 | FREE | Time: TBA Alpha Warrior Battle Rigs and Battle Stations provide a new, exciting way for Airmen to work out, build unit cohesion and promote a sense of community with fellow Airmen and families.

Meet Brent Steffensen, Karsten Williams, Kacy Catanzaro, or Barclay Stockett from NBC’s “America Ninja Warrior,” who use this system to train for their competitions!

After meeting the pros, challenge yourself and your fellow Airmen to beat your best time on the rig.

For more info stop by the Fitness Center or call 895-2789.

Learn Alpha Warrior & Succeed Alpha Warrior is a new type of technical obstacle course that will push you in ways that you’ve never been pushed before. This is not your mundane challenge. Alpha Warrior tests your strength, core, fitness, and fortitude - pushing your body and mind to its physical and mental limit. The objective is to complete each obstacle on the course and finish with a 100% completion rate to become a Proven Alpha Warrior.

Obstacles, such as the cliffhanger, devil steps and rope climb, challenge the competitors.

Each task is about agility, grip strength, and lots of upper body and core strength. To prepare for such challenges takes dedication. At the elite level, the Alpha Warrior course designers suggest preparing 3 months in advance. Additionally, centering on high-intensity aerobics, including pull-ups, leg-lifts, jumps and squats. Body weight circuit training exercises, using just your own body weight, in a circuit that really gets the heart rate up has proven to be the most successful workout strategy.

In August when the Alpha Warrior Battle Rig lands at Shaw, participants will compete in the regional challenge with an opportunity to move on to the finals November 11 in San Antonio, TX. The final competition will include 25 men and women including one guaranteed regional winner. After the local event, the Battle Rig will remain at Shaw AFB in support of comprehensive Airman fitness.

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Fi t n e s s C e nte r Hours

Other Fitness Events: Strong Man/Woman Competition May 5 | 8 a.m. | FREE Test your strength against the men and women of Shaw! Find out who is the strongest of the strong with a weight drag, keg carry, dumbell hold, tire flip, and ammo carry. This is a individual event. Call 895-2789 for more details.

Superhero 5K

Fitness Center (Main Building) Manned Hours of Operation Monday - Friday · 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday, Sunday, Holidays/Down Days · 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Unmanned Hours of Operation Monday - Friday · 9:01 p.m. - 4:59 a.m.

Saturday, Sunday, Holidays/Down Days · 4:01 p.m. - 9:59 a.m.

Fitness Center (Annex)

May 19 | 7:30 a.m. | FREE Show off your best superhero gear during this fun 5K run. The run kicks off at 7:30 a.m. at the Fitness Center Annex. Prizes will be awarded to the fastest male and female runners.

Monday - Friday · 5 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sunday, Holidays/Down Days · Closed

Personal Trainers

Stroller Derby June 23 | 7:30 a.m. | FREE Pack the kids in the stroller and get some fresh air in this family-focused 5K! The derby starts at 7:30 a.m. at the Fitness Center Annex. Call 895-2789 for more information.

Aerobics Classes Call for days & Times | FREE The Fitness Center and Fitness Annex offer a wide variety of aerobics classes to meet your fitness needs! Join us for weekly Spin classes, Zumba, Kick Boxing, Yoga, BEFIT, and Boot Camp. Visit www.20thFSS.com for the latest times and days.

Looking to get that beach body? Need an extra push to maximize your workout?

Let our certified and experienced personal trainers assist you with your aerobic workout, weight training, or cardio program. They can customize a workout specifically to your needs and goals. Just ask at the front desk or call the Main Fitness Center at 895-2789 or the Fitness Center Annex at 895-0947 to schedule an appointment. No walk-ins please.

Main Center - 428 Shaw Dr. - 803-895-2897 | Fitness Annex - 5 Lasano Rd. - 803-895-0947

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DFAC

Fa m i ly C h ild C are Extended Duty Care (EDC)

Star Wars Cupcake Wars May 4 | 1:30 p.m. | FREE Get 2 friends and get ready for war...Cupcake Wars. Work fast and develop your Star Wars themed cupcakes in the allotted time to wow the judges with your creations. Be warned, there will be some surprises! Open to all with base access. To sign up call 895-9799 before May 1.

Mongolian BBQ June 1 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | See Details Join your fellow Airmen at the Chief Emerson E. Williams Dining Facility for some Mongolian BBQ. Succulent beef stir fried with vegetables and seasonings to give you one of the best meals around. Open to ESM meal card holders or cash paying customers for the ranks of E1 - E9.

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417 Polifka Dr. | 895-9791

The EDC program, open to Active duty, Air National Guard (in activated status), Air Force Reserves (in activated status), and DoD civilians assigned to or working on the installation; is designed to assist families when weekly parental workloads, due to extended duty hours, exceed the normal operating hours of their full-time childcare provider. Families must be purchasing full time child care services.

In addition no one else in the household can be available to provide care. Childcare is provided for non-traditional hours, i.e., evenings and weekends, outside of the normal operating hours of the CDC or School Age program. EDC can be used for on-base mission related duty, extended duty days, temporary shift changes, rapid mobilization, deployment, and short notice TDYs.

Supplemental Child Care Active duty, Air National Guard (in activated status), Air Force Reserves (in activated status), and DoD civilians assigned to or working on the installation can utilize this program for child care services when weekly workloads exceed their typical 50-hour childcare arrangements on a regular basis. Families must be purchasing full time child care services. There must also not be anyone else in the household available to provide child care.

AFAS Child Care for PCS Air Force Aid Society PCS program is designed to help relieve some of the stress felt by families in the process of a PCS move. AFAS PCS provides 20 hours of child care per child at both the departing and inbound base. Families may use the childcare 60 days before the family’s departure from a base, and 60 days after arriving at the new installation.

This program is open to all ranks unless there is a shortage of childcare providers at the base in which case priority would be given to junior ranking personnel.

15 Palmetto Dr. | 895-1212 | Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Wate r ee R ec r eat i o n A r e a Available Cabin Rentals Cabin 1 3 Bedrooms. Max 10 people* - $99 nightly Cabin 2 3 Bedrooms. Max 8 people* - $79 nightly Cabin 3 2 Bedrooms. Max 8 people* - $84 nightly Cabin 4 - Pet Friendly!** 2 Bedrooms. Max 8 people* - $84 nightly Cabin 5 - Pet Friendly!** 3 Bedrooms. Max 8 people* - $99 nightly Cabins 6-8 - Pet Friendly!** 2 Bedrooms. Max 6 people* - $74 nightly

Summer Movies Under the Stars Schedule Join us each weekend to relax on the lawn watching the week’s feature presentation. During select weekends, join us to shake, rattle, rock, and roll with the dance party! All movies start at sunset, dance parties start approximately 45 minutes prior to the movie, weather permitting.

MAY • May 28 - “The Secret Life of Pets” & Dance Party

• July 8 - “The Angry Birds Movie” • July 22 - “Into the Woods” • July 29 - “Earth to Echo”

JUNE • June 3 - “The Wild Life” • June 17 - “Storks” • June 24 - “The Peanuts Movie”

AUGUST • Aug. 13 - “Pete’s Dragon”

JULY • July 1 - “Inside Out” & Dance Party 17

SEPTEMBER • Sept. 3 - “The Jungle Book” & Dance Party

2030 Baron Dekalb Rd. | 877-928-8373 | Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Cabins 9-13 2 Bedrooms. Max 6 people* - $72 nightly Cabin 14 1 Bedroom. Max 2 adults* - $64 nightly Cabins 15-16 3 Bedrooms. Max 8 people* - $89 nightly *Please note - the maximum occupancy is the number of people who can SAFELY STAY in the cabin overnight; this does not mean there are enough beds in each cabin for that number of occupants. **Pets are only permitted in cabins #4 thru #8 for an additional fee of $10 per night, per pet. Limited to 2 dogs or 2 cats or a combination of the two, no exotic animals.

Pets are NOT permitted in any other cabins.

Ai r m a n & Fa m i ly R e a d i n e s s C e nte r THE UNIFORMED SERVICES

BLENDED RETIREMENT $ SYSTEM

ARE YOU

OP T-I N RE ADY? - Eligibility

BRS Opt-In Eligible?

- Active component with less than 12 years of service as of Dec. 31, 2017 - Reserve component who have accrued less than 4,320 retirement points as of Dec. 31, 2017

- Opt-In Period

- You can opt into BRS anytime between Jan. 1, 2018 to Dec. 31, 2018

- Resources: - Mandatory opt-in course on Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) - Installation Personal Financial Managers / Counselors - MilitaryOneSource.mil - Militarypay.defense.gov/BlendedRetirement

Active Component as of Dec. 31, 2017, with Less than 12 Years of Service?

Reserve Component in a paid status and as of Dec. 31, 2017, with Less than 4,320 Retirement Points?

CY 2018: Opt-In Eligible Service Members Decide Which Retirement Plan to Choose

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There are Resources to Help You: • Opt-In Course on JKO • Installation Personal Financial Managers and Counselors • MilitaryOneSource.mil • Militarypay.defense.gov/ BlendedRetirement

New Blended Retirement System(BRS) Beginning Jan. 1, 2018, anyone joining the military will become a part of the new Blended Retirement System. The Blended Retirement System combines the military’s defined benefit plan with the defined contribution plan. The defined contribution plan is similar to the retirement offering found in most civilian 401K plans. Service members who joined the service from Jan. 1, 2006 to Jan. 1, 2018 will have a choice: stay with the current defined benefit plan or opt into the new blended system. The chart to the left will help you to determine if you are optin ready. Questions? Join us at the AFRC beginning in May for BRS Q&A Sessions. For specific dates and times call us at 803-895-1253.

Scan for the latest list of AFRC classes & events!

Make an Informed Decision for your Financial Future • Anyone serving as of Dec. 31, 2017, is grandfathered into the legacy retirement (high-3) system • The opt-in window for BRS is Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018

or go to 20thFSS.com 524 Stuart Ave. | 803-895-1253 | Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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O u t d o o r R e c re ation Woodland Pool 2017 Pool Season May 26- Labor Day Pool Passes Passes go on sale Monday, May 1 at ITT (located in the McElveen Resource Center). Passes are available Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Single Season Pass = $70.00 Guests (with I.D. card holder) = $4.00 Family Season Pass = *$160.00

(*Up to family of 4 (under 3 years free); additional $10 for each family member over 4)

Married/No Children = $110.00 Daily Fee = $3.00 (3&under free) Adult Lap Swim = FREE

Mon. - Fri. 6:30 - 8 a.m.

Mon., Wed, & Fri. 12 - 1 p.m.

Tues. & Thurs. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Tues., Wed, & Thurs. 6 - 7 p.m.

Pool Parties =$160*

*For 1-3 hours (6-9 p.m. only) Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Monday! A $25 refundable deposit is due at the time of the reservation. Reservations can be made at Woodland Pool only.

Youth Swimming Lessons | $70/Student Three sessions to choose from: June 12 - 23 (register June 5 - until filled) July 5 - July 15 (register June 26 - until filled)

Skydiving May 6, June 3, July 22, August 26, September 23 | 7 a.m. departure | $50/person Get a view of Walterboro, SC that people rarely see! Join ODR as skilled instructors take you through all the steps to the most thrilling experience of your life! Your instructor will be with you through the entire experience from take off to jump to safe landing.

Space is limited and all participants must have a waiver from their commander or shirt.

Payment is due at time of registration.

July 24 - August 4 (register July 17 - until filled) All registrations take place at Woodland Pool from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Each participant is awarded a certificate upon successful completion. Sessions are Mon., Wed. and Fri. (Except for the week of July 4. Class will be made up on Thursday, July 6) mornings from 9-10:15 a.m. or 10:30-11:45 a.m. All swimming lessons take place at Woodland Pool (located across the street from the Carolina Skies Club & Conference Center).

Friday, May 26 FREE SWIM for all Authorized Users!

Visit www.20thfss.com for complete 2017 Hours of Operation

1 FamCamp Dr. | 803-895-0450 | Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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S haw L an es B ow l i n g C e n t e r Weekly Events Monday Friday

During normal business hours

Lodging & Dorm Key Special

Thursdays

2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Penny-A-Pin Bowling

Fridays

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Squadron Bowling Â

9 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Thunder Alley

Saturdays

10 p.m. - Midnight Thunder Alley

Sundays

2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Bowling & a Movie (all movies are kid friendly)

Hours Shaw Lanes Summer Hours

(Cosmic Grill hot orders must be placed no less than 1 hr. before center closing)

Monday

11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Tuesday

11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Wednesday

11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Thursday

11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Friday

11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Saturday

5 p.m. - midnight

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2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

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Sunday

SUPPO

416 Recreation St. | 803-895-2732

Reboot Your Game

New classes now forming!

Call 895-2732 to sign up for classes now!

All-Day Specials Cosmic Grill closes 15 mins. before center closing.

Monday

Philly Chicken Cheese Taco: Succulent chicken smothered in melted cheese served w/a side of chili and 20 oz. drink - $6.95

9 Pin No Tap Tournament

Tuesday

May 13 | 6 p.m. | $15/person 9 Pin No tap is a style of play designed to make a mixed level tournament fair for all players.

If you knock down 9 pins on your first ball, it’s counted as a strike! Take your shot at cash prizes in this tournament!

Wednesday

Monterey Chicken Sandwich: Grilled chicken, bacon, & cheddar cheese on a kaiser roll w/chips and 20 oz. drink - $6.75

Mother’s & Father’s Week Moms: May 15-19 & Dads: June 19-23 | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | FREE Moms and Dads, Shaw Lanes is honoring you for an entire week! When you bowl with a paying child (age 17 and under), you get to bowl FREE! Shoe rental not included. For more details, call 895-2732.

Kids Bowl Free June 5 - August 18 | During Open Bowling | Monday - Friday The new Air Force Kids Bowl Free program allows kids age 15 and under to get 2 free games each day when you register at www.kidsbowlfree.com/ airforce. Families can purchase a Family Pass that allows adults 2 games a day as well! Program does not include shoe rental, Thunder Alley, and can not be combined with any other offer. Scan the QR for more details.

Reuben Sandwich: Corned beef brisket on rye with swiss cheese, sauerkraut, chips and 20 oz. drink - $7.00

Thursday

Ultimate Bacon Cheeseburger: 8 oz. ground beef & pork burger stacked with American cheese, bacon, lettuce & tomato served with onion petals and a 20 oz. drink - $8.95

Friday

SCAN TO REGISTER

Riblets: Riblets, cole slaw, corn on the cob, and 20 oz. drink - $7.50

Cinco De Mayo Special

Colorama

Available May 1-31 at The Cosmic Grill Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

June 10 | 6 p.m. | $15/person

2 soft or hard Beef Tacos, nachos with Mexican Salad, and 20 oz. drink. $6.95

Have fun bowling 3 games and win money at the same time! With colored pins in certain positions and your skill, you could win the big money payout!

Corona w/lime sold separately w/proper ID www.20thfss.com

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A rts & Craf t s C e n t e r Falcon Car Wash Keep your car clean and pristine.

No scratches, dents, or dings with our state-of-the-art Touchless Automatic Wash

OPEN 24 HOURS 427 Chapin St.

(From Main Gate - take first left after the Exchange Gas Station)

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2017 Air Force Photo Contest May 1 -31 | FREE Photographers and artists can enter the 2017 Photo Contest starting May 1 through the My Air Force Arts & Crafts webpage. The contest is divided into adult and youth categories. Participants can enter up to two wholly original images that depict travel destinations throughout the world that the Air Force may have taken you. Images may be of people, places or things but must adhere to the theme, “Travel Destinations.” Your entry could win up to $300!

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Arts & Crafts Specials May 1 -5

June 26 -30

Order 100 business cards at regular price and get 30 FREE!

Place a frame order over $125 between June 26 and June 30, and we’ll give you a FREE car wash at Falcon Carwash’s Automatic Touchless wash!

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520 Marco Ave. | 803-895-2727 | Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Personalize your wedding, promotion, graduation, or birthday gift at Arts & Crafts with laser engraving, custom framing, or digital printing on any surface!

Transitioning From Active Duty?

The Air Force Reserve offers great part-time opportunities to serve close to where you live while you begin a civilian career or further your education.

800-237-8279 • AFReserve.com/Continue

Contact Your In-Service Recruiters: MSgt Kenya Chapman or MSgt Mark Shearin (803) 895-1590 or DSN: 965-1560 Paid Advertisement. No federal endorsements of sponsors or advertisers intended.

S pratt E d u c at i o n C e n t e r Higher Education Transition Course May 9 - 10 | 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Separating? Have GI Bill Questions? Attend a Higher Education Transition class to get answers. For more information call the Education Center at 895-1838.

Build Your Post-Military Career

Civilian tuition assistance increases to $1M The Air Force has received an additional $400,000, for a total of $1 million, for its 2017 civilian tuition assistance program (CTAP), and all permanent, full-time appropriated fund employees, including those in wage-grade positions, are now eligible to participate.

Employees are required to have a current acceptable performance appraisal on file and are eligible whether or not they occupy a centrally managed position.

New for 2017, the standard TA rates have increased to 75 percent of the cost of tuition, not to exceed $250 per semester hour versus $187.50. The new fiscal year limit increases by $1,000 in 2017, up to a maximum of $4,500.

Additional changes for CTAP include TA allowed for one course at any given time. Course start and finish dates cannot overlap. TA is available for courses offered by a fully accredited academic institution but cannot be used for courses leading to a second degree of the same level already attained, such as a second bachelor or master’s degree; nor is TA available for doctorate-level course work.

The Spratt education center can provide you the most current civilian tuition assistance information and details on how you can take full advantage of this new funding. Our office is located at 398 Shaw Drive. You may also reach us by calling 803-895-1838.

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398 Shaw Dr. | 803-895-1838 | Hours: Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. / Friday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Educational Opportunities on Base

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