Take 20 Magazine - March/April 2019

20th Force Support Squadron • Shaw AFB • March-April 2019

MAGAZINE

Salute to the Military Child pg 2 Fun on Spring Break pg 6

Best Golf Course

pg 8

Easter Brunch pg 18

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There are more than 1.8 million military children of Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines throughout the world, many of whom will experience the effects of family separation at some point in their lives. As April rolls around every year, we focus our attention to the youth that make up the military family by celebrating the Month of the Military Child. This month is dedicated to the sacrifices and challenges that are prevalent in having a parent actively serving. However, these unique challenges are not limited to one month out of the year. From frequent moves to long separations due to deployment, military children are often put into stressful and demanding situations every single day of the year and are expected to meet and overcome them.

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The 20th Force Support Squadron’s Month of the Military Child celebration ranges across the base with special deals for kids, parties, and the huge Spring Eggstravaganza! Be sure to check www.thebestfss.com for all the spring fun and events!

Month of the Military Child Free Shoe Rental

Spring Eggstravaganza

Friday Parties

Celebrate military children this April at Shaw Lanes!

Kids of all ages get to race to pick up their candy and

Bring the kids over to the McElveen Library each Friday

Children 15 years and younger get FREE shoe rental

prize filled eggs in hopes of finding a Golden Ticket. For

in April! We will have different themed events each

when lanes are available. Call (803) 895-2732 to

the egg hunt children are divided up into ages 0-3 yrs,

week so visit our Facebook page for updates. These are

reserve your lane today.

4-6 yrs, 7-9 yrs, and 10-12 yrs.. Kids and parents can

FREE events and open to children ages 18 and under.

also participate in games, train rides and the petting

Date: Every Friday in April

zoo. This is a FREE event. Food vendors will be available

Location: McElveen Library

Date: April 1 - 30

Time: Hours Vary

Location: Shaw Lanes Bowling Center

to purchase food.

Date: April 13

Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Carolina Skies Club Parking Lot

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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.

BRANCHES Shaw AFB Branch 522 Exchange St Shaw AFB, SC 29152 ATMs Shaw AFB Branch 522 Exchange St Shaw AFB - Exchange 370 Rhodes Ave Third US Army 1 Gabreski Dr, Bldg 1947 Young’s Food Stores #37 2264 Peach Orchard Rd

Contents

2 inside the cover Month of the Military Child

12 St. Patrick’s day Find out about events that we have for this day!

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Come see what Carolina Skies Club has to offer for Easter!

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spring break Enjoy spring break with different events!

They tell us about life as a military child.

5 Contents

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spring break events

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Carolina lakes golf course

11 Education/Jobs Bundles for Babies

Easter brunch

Youth spotlight

12 St. Patrick’s day

13 FSS Directory

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16 FSS fun map of shaw

18 Easter

Calendar of events

Easter Brunch at Carolina Skies Club 19 Let’s eat

Carolina lakes golf

Club Membership Breakfast

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Find out about everything we offer!

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spring eggstravaganza

23 sports/leisure 24 youth spotlight 25 Family/youth

20th

25 Commander: Major Darryl J. Hebert Jr. Deputy: Ms. Lisa K. Stevens Marketing Director: Mr. Derrick Rhems Commercial Sponsorship Coordinator: Ms. Sharry Williams Webmaster: Mr. Marc Engle Graphic Design: Ms. Liza Dwyer Marketing Clerk: Ms. Sam Davis

fss deals www.thebestfss.com - 5

Spring

break at the lake

Join Wateree Recreation Area for a FUN filled Spring Break April 12-21! On Monday and Wednesday, showcase your physical and mental acuity with a variety of Minute to Win It inspired games from 7 - 9:30 p.m. in the Rec Hall! Then highlight your singing skills with the large selection of karaoke songs on Tuesday and Thursday in the Rec Hall from 7 - 9:30 p.m. On Saturday the 20th, start the morning with the 11th Annual Spring Kids Fishing Tournament. You catch ‘em, we’ll weigh ‘em! Later that evening at 7 p.m. watch “The Shallows” after the Dance Party on the Beach! All events are open to authorized patrons and your guest. To register for a cabin or RV site call Wateree Recreation Area at 877-928-8373.

karaoke Get ready to sing during Wateree’s spring break!

Minute to win it games Come join Wateree as they have plenty of games for everyone!

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Annual Beautify Wateree Day YOUR #1 rated Wateree Recreation Area needs your help to get ready for summer! All volunteers get a FREE Lunch. Everyone is welcome! If you’d like to donate flowers and/or bulbs, we are happy to accept! Please bring your lawn and gardening tools and join us!

Date: March 23

Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Wateree Recreation Area

Spring Break Bowling Special

Beautify wateree

All patrons under age 18 can buy 2 games and get 1 game free! Offer is valid during open bowling. High school students must present school ID. This offer cannot be combined with any other discounts or specials. Shoe rental not included.

Date: April 15-19

Time: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Location: Shaw Lanes Bowling

Wateree SUNSET

Relax at Wateree Spring is almost here and it’s a great time to head up to the lake to get some rest and relaxation before the summer rush. We have cabins for all sized families.

From the cozy 2 person cabin to the spacious cabin that

Movie on the Lake

holds 10 people! Have a 4-legged family member? We

Dance the early evening away at Wateree Recreation

have pet-friendly cabins as well! While you are here

Area’s Beach Dance Party! Then cool off in the lake

rent a boat and head out on the lake and let your cares

while you watch “The Shallows” once it gets dark...or

float away. Call our reservation line at 877-928-8373

you can spread out on the beach to watch! Call 803-

to book your next relaxing getaway.

432-7976 for more details.

Date: April 20

Time: 7 -10:30 p.m.

Location: Wateree Recreation Area

Spring Break Kids Fishing Tournament Come along to the 11th Annual Spring Kids Fishing Tournament. The cost is $20/child. Bait is provided for

Teach a Child to Garden

all participants, but you must have your own fishing

Child(ren) learn about gardening and edible plants

pole. Each child receives goodie bags, door prizes, and

and will also get to take home their own plant! This is

lunch. Kids do not need to stay at Wateree in order to

a FREE event. The registration deadline is April 19. To

participate. Registration deadline: April 12. For more

register or for more information call 877-928-8373.

information contact 877-928-8373

Date: April 27

Date: April 20 Cost: $20

Location: Wateree Recreation Area

Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Wateree Recreation Area

Teach a child to garden

Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Best Course

in sumter

Nominee

Spring brings a new season for golf and Carolina Lakes Golf Course is ready to make it your best. Stop in at the pro shop and become an Annual Greens Fee Member. All members get first pick of tee times, the ability to walk the course absolutely free, and reduced fees for all golf special events! The staff at the Pro Shop can also help you get properly outfitted for the course this season with apparel and customization services like club sizing and regripping. After a morning out on the course, refuel for another round in the afternoon at the Tee Top Cafe where there is always something tasty on the menu!

The Carolina Lakes Golf Course has been nominated as Sumter’s Best. We invite you to come and experience what so many others already know. For details on course membership call 803-895-1399.

Now Accepting Non-DoD Memberships!

Join Today! Call 803-895-1399 Carolina Lakes Golf Course Annual Greens Fee Member Rates

E1/E2 $225 E3 $325 E4 $425 E5 & UP $625 Non-DoD Guest *$700 Dependents $50/*$100 Juniors (6-17 yrs old) $50 (FREE w/paid adult annual member) Annual membership payments may me made in lump sum or monthly installments.

*Only Applies to Non-DoD Membership Rates

Carolina Lakes Golf Course 2019 Schedule of Events

March 22 -Kick-off Classic at 9 a.m.

April 1 3 & 1 4 - T h e M a s t e r s - P i c k Yo u r P r o 29 - Bent Putter Invitation

May 1 8 & 1 9 - P G A C h a m p - P i c k Yo u r P r o

June 7 - A R C E N T U RY C u p 1 5 & 1 6 - U S O p e n - P i c k Yo u r P r o

July 2 0 & 2 1 - T h e O p e n - P i c k Yo u r P r o

August 3-4 - The Shaw Cup 24-25 - The Base Championship

September 6 - S h a w F i r e D e p t . 9 / 11 M e m o r i a l

November 8 - Ve t e r a n ’s D a y A p p r e c i a t i o n 1 6 - Tu r k e y S h o o t - O u t

December 1 4 - E b e n e z e r S c r o o g e To u r n a m e n t * All dates and times are subject to change

Book Your Tee Time

Call: 803-895-1399

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Education

Jobs

TAP-GPS Workshop

Career Exploration & Planning Track

Transition GPS (goals, plans, success) is a comprehensive 5-day program that

This seminar provides guidance in selecting a reputable technical school or

ensures airmen, soldiers and their family members are better prepared for civilian

field. Topics include the application process from start to finish, determining the

life after separation or retirement from active duty.

sustainability of your field of interest and more. Sign-up by calling the A&FRC offices

Dates: Mar. 4-8

Mar. 18-22 Location: A&FRC

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

at 895-1253 or stop in at the front desk.

Dates: Mar. 13 -14

Bundles for Babies

Location: A&FRC

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Learn about infant care, budgeting, selecting providers, and safety. Open to all

Boots to Business

active-duty Team Shaw families expecting a child or with a newborn, regardless of

This two-day workshop will assist you in utilizing the many tools and resources

US military service affiliation. *Classes are not limited to 1st pregnancy!* To register,

available to successfully manage your small business after transition. Through this

call us at 895-1253.

multi-phase approach, you will leave with an actionable plan for launching your new

Date: March 6

Location: A&FRC

Time: 9 - 11 a.m.

venture!

Dates: Mar. 27-28

Location: A&FRC

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Interviewing Skills Learn need-to-know skills on interviewing in today’s competitive job market. Call AFRC 895-1253 or ask at the lobby desk.

Date: March 7

Location: A&FRC

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Weasel Welcome Tour As a newcomer to Shaw, you will meet 20th Fighter Wing leadership, get a guided tour of the installation and of the city of Sumter, and complete mandatory intake briefs. Spouses are invited and highly encouraged to attend!

Dates: Mar. 11 Mar. 25 Apr. 8 Apr. 22

Location: The Club

Time: 7:15 a.m.

Education Fair Explore educational options avalable on and off base while speaking with college representatives.

Dates: Apr. 24

NAF Human Resources Office: 803-895-1574 Location: Spratt Education Ctr.

Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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St. Patrick’s history

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Every March 17th, thousands of people dress in green, eat and drink green foods, and praise Irish tradition in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. But why do we really celebrate St. Patrick?

Patrick was captured in his early teens by the Irish and held prisoner.

After his imprisonment and escape, Patrick studied at monasteries and eventually became a bishop. He was also commissioned to be an apostate to Ireland, fulfilling his vow to return to the island he’d grown to love. Patrick spent the next 30 years traveling from town to town in Ireland building churches and converting the Irish. Eventually, the entire island nation was converted. After his death on March 17, the nation mourned and he was heralded as the patron saint of Ireland.

St. Patrick’s Week Lunch Special Enjoy cabbage, corned beef, parsley potatoes, a roll and a drink for $7.50! Green beer will be on sale for $1.50!

Date: March 11 - 15

Time: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Pot-o-Gold Colorama

DFAC St. Patrick’s Day Brunch

Bowl 3 games and WIN big cash prizes. Certain color

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a special DFAC brunch

pin combinations will get you cash! The larger the

featuring Irish takes on meats, vegetables, and

crowd, the bigger the pot! Cosmic Grill will have green

potatoes! Stop by the omelet grill between 7:30 a.m. and

Featuring a flavorful traditional Irish meal that includes

beer available. Call 895-2732 to reserve your lane.

12:30 p.m. for a personalized omelet. The DFAC is open

Corned Beef & Cabbage, Irish Stew, Rice & Gravy,

Date: March 16

Time: 5 p.m.

to all authorized patrons.

veggies, & dessert. Members and spouse eat free!

Location: Shaw Lanes Bowling Center

Cost: $15

Date: March 17

Location: Shaw Lanes Bowling Center

Luck o’the Irish Club Membership Meal

Date: March 13

Location: Carolina Skies Club

Time: 5 - 7 p.m.

Cost: $12.95/nonmember

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Time: 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Location: DFAC

FSS Directory 5802 Killian Avenue Breakfast: 6-8 a.m.

Lunch: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. · Dinner: 4:30 - 7 p.m.

2 Airman & Family Readiness Center | 895-1253

524 Stuart Avenue Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

16 Emerson E. Williams Dining Facility | 895-9791

1 Gabreski Drive Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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427 Chapin Street Open 24 Hours!

398 Shaw Drive Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

150 Palmetto Drive Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

520 Marco Ave. Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 26 21 Barber Shop | 895-2400

413 Recreation St. Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

42 Fitness Center Annex | 895-0947

5 Lasano Rd. Please call for current hours of operation.

24 hour access available.

12 Carolina Lakes Golf Course & Pro Shop | 895-1399 8

431 Medowlark Street Monday - Sunday: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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25 FSS Command Section | 895-1577

22 Carolina Pines Inn | 895-3803 or 1-888-AFLODGE

464 Meyers St. 24/7

504 Shaw Dr. Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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23 Information, Tickets, And Travel | 895-4774

400 Shaw Drive Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

400 Shaw Dr. Monday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. 26

13 Carolina Skies Club & Conference Center | 666-3651

487 Myers Street Please call for current hours of operation. 2

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9 Child Development Center | 895-2247

320 Laurel Court Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.

25 Civilian Personnel Office | 895-1617

504 Shaw Drive Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

29 Cosmic Grill @ Shaw Lanes | 895-2732

416 Recreation Street Please call for current hours of operation. 12 44 DIY Auto Repair Shop | 895-2729 or 895-0450

311 Avocet Street Monday - Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Honor Guard | 895-6004 Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

23 Career Assistance Advisor/FTAC | 895-4728

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23 McElveen Library | 895-4518 25

400 Shaw Dr. Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

25 Military Personnel Customer Service | 895-1596

504 Shaw Drive Please call for current hours of operation.

25 Military Personnel One Stop | 895-1597 25 NAF Human Resources | 895-1574

504 Shaw Drive Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Rec/Falcons Nest FamCamp | 895-0450 1 FamCamp Drive Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 23 25 26 Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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25 School Liaison Officer | 895-1258

18 Fitness Center | 895-2789

428 Shaw Dr. Please call for current hours of operation.

24 hour access available. 23

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24 Rickenbacker’s (Med Clinic) | 895-6401

9 Family Child Care | 895-1212

3 Arts & Crafts | 895-2727

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43 Rickenbacker’s (ARCENT) | 88 5-8581

8 Falcon Car Wash | 895-2727

31 Airman Leadership School | 895-2671

400 Stuart Street Monday - Sunday: 7 a.m. - Dusk

504 Shaw Drive Monday - Sunday: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Corresponds to facility location on fun map

417 Polifka Drive Monday - Friday: 6. - 8 a.m., 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., 4:30 - 7 p.m., 11 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

Saturday - Sunday : 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 4:30 - 6 p.m., 11 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

43 Afterburner Grill | 895-4349

25 Rickenbacker’s (1118) | 895-2701

Denotes pages you can find activity information.

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Shaw Lanes Bowling Center | 895-2732 416 Recreation Street Please call for current hours of operation. 2

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Skeet & Trap | 895-0331 375 Condor Country Rd. Please call for current hours of operation. 23

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Spratt Education Center | 895-1838 398 Shaw Dr. Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 11 Tee Top Cafe | 895-1399 400 Stuart Street Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday: 7 a.m. - Noon

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Tween and Teen Center | 895-3969 5232 Sycamore St. Monday - Friday: 12:30 - 6 p.m.

41 Wateree Recreation Area

877-928-8373 - Reservations · (803) 432-7976 - Office 2030 Baron Dekalb Road Camden, SC 29020 Monday - Sunday 6 7 25 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

43 Weasel Wagon | 895-0220

375 Condor Country Rd. Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

37 Woodland Pool | 895-3446

401 Mitchell Street Seasonal - Please call for current hours of operation.

39 Youth Center | 895-1779

322 Laurel St. Monday - Friday: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. 23

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11-15 St. Patrick’s day Lunch Special

Shaw Lanes • 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. • pg. 12

summer camp registration Youth Center • Register until Mar. 29

weasel welcome A&FRC • 7:15 a.m. - 2 p.m. • pg. 11

Smart marriages class

A&FRC • 6:30-8 p.m.

13 Irish membership dinner

Skies Club • 5-7 p.m. • pg. 12

Kids Night out/Gpab CYP • 6:30-10:30 p.m. • pg. 25

dr. seuss birthday weekend

13-14 career exploration class

A&FRC • 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • pg. 11

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Wateree • pg. 25

Fishing 101 Outdoor Rec • 1:30-2:30 p.m. • pg. 23

2 Mardi gras bash

Shaw Lanes • 9 p.m.-12 a.m. • pg. 23

14 ATA Registered Shoot

Skeet & Trap • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. • pg. 23

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transition gps class A&FRC • 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. • pg. 11

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st. Patrick’s day colorama Shaw Lanes • 5-8 p.m. • pg. 12

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half priced rounds Skeet & Trap • 5-7 p.m. • pg. 23

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15% off photo printing Arts & Crafts • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • pg. 26

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bundles for babies A&FRC • 9-11 a.m. • pg. 11

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project management class A&FRC • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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interview skills class A&FRC • 1:30-3 p.m. • pg. 11

kayaking 101 Outdoor Rec • 1:30-2:30 p.m. • pg. 23

Dorm appreciation meal DFAC • 11 am - 1 p.m. • pg. 19

21 ATA Registered Shoot

Skeet & Trap • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. • pg. 23

ATA Registered Shoot Skeet & Trap • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. • pg. 23

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Reader’s choice adult book club

Library • 10 - 11 a.m.

magic w/ Jason Michaels

Skies Club • 7 p.m. • pg. 25

BOGO rounds

Skeet & Trap • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. • pg. 23

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kick off classic

Carolina Lakes • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. • pg. 9

annual beautify wateree

Wateree • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. • pg. 23

Hilton head wing fest

ITT• 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. • pg. 26 14 - TAKE 20 Magazine

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weasel welcome Skies Club • 7:15 a.m. - 2 p.m. • pg. 11

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boots to business seminar A&FRC • 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • pg. 11

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get 25% off fishing equipment Outdoor Rec • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Until Apr. 27 • pg.. 26

28 ATA Registered Shoot

Skeet & Trap • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. • pg. 23 31 Singles skeet tournament

Skeet & Trap • 1 p.m. • pg. 23

4 ATA REGISTerED SHOOT

Skeet & Trap • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. • pg. 23 5

kids night out/gpab CYP• 6:30-10:30 p.m. • pg. 25

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half price rounds Skeet & Trap • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. • pg. 23

RUNWAY 5K

Flight Line • 9-10 a.m.

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low country Cajun festival Trip ITT • 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. • pg. 26

$15 Buckets of beer Shaw Lanes Bowling • 5 - 8 p.m. • pg. 26

8-12 Up to 50% off Lasering

Arts & Crafts • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • pg. 26 10

kayaking 101 Outdoor Rec • 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. • pg. 23

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Skeet & Trap • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. • pg. 23 13 KAYAKING TRIP

Outdoor Rec • 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. • pg. 23

April 1-30 MomC special

Shaw Lanes • 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. • pg. 2 2

national health day DFAC • 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. • pg. 19

Fishing 101

Outdoor Rec • 1:30-2:30 p.m. • pg. 23 4 job search class

A&FRC • 1 - 3 p.m.

st. George grits festival Trip ITT • 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. • pg. 26

half price rounds Skeet & Trap • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. • pg. 23

SPRING EGGSTRAVAGANZA

Skies Club Parking Lot • 10 a.m. • pg. 21

14 Doubles skeet tournament

Skeet & Trap • 1 p.m. • pg. 23 15-19 KIDS FREE Shoe Rental

Shaw Lanes • 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. • pg. 6 17

membership breakfast

Skies Club • 7 - 9 a.m. • pg. 19

Smooth move briefing

A&FRC • 1 - 3 p.m.

18 Families hooked on fishing

Outdoor Rec • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. • pg. 25 ATA REGISTerED SHOOT

Skeet & Trap • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. • pg. 23

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spring kids fishing tourn.

Wateree • 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. • pg. 6

Movie on the lake

Wateree • 7 - 10:30 p.m. • pg. 6

Skydiving trip Outdoor Rec • 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. • pg. 23

21 Easter brunch

DFAC • 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Easter brunch

Skies Club • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. • pg. 18

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weasel welcome A&FRC •7:15 a.m. - 4 p.m. • pg. 11

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Education Fair Spratt Ed Center • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. • pg. 11

gardening 101 Outdoor Rec • 1:30-2:30 p.m.

25% off garden eq. rental Outdoor Rec • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • pg. 26

25 ATA REGISTerED SHOOT

Skeet & Trap • 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. • pg. 23 26 Reader’s choice adult book club

Library • 10 - 11 a.m.

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teach a child to garden Wateree • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. • pg. 7

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Easter

brunch

Join the club for our annual Easter Brunch. With a huge buffet, there is something for everyone: ham & roast beef carving stations, omelet station, eggs, sausage, bacon, biscuits & gravy, grits, mashed potatoes, rice, mac & cheese, fish, chicken, and MORE! Date: April 21

Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Carolina Skies Club Cost: $20.95 members, $13.95 ages 6-11, $22.95 nonmembers

Weekly Lunch Specials...

Carolina Skies Club Lunch Specials

Rickenbacker’s @ Bldg. 1118

Tuesday:

Tacos w/ Red & Green Rice, Black & Refried Beans, along with Mexican Corn

Monday:

One Topping Personal Pizza, Chips, Cookie, Drink $7.25

Wednesday:

Italian, Mongolian, Irish, German & BBQ, alternating weekly

Tuesday:

Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Chips, Cookie, Drink $7.25

Thursday:

Catfish, Mac & Cheese, cornbread dressing, stewed tomatoes, cabbage & cornbread

Wednesday:

Chicken Philly, Chips, Cookie, Drink $7.25

Thursday:

Pulled Pork Sandwich, Chips, Cookie, Drink $7.25

Friday:

Fried Chicken w/ Waffles, Baked Ham, Scalloped & Sweet Potatoes, Collards & Cauliflower

Friday:

Chicken Taco Chili, served w/ cheese, sour cream, & tortilla strips (Large $4.25 Small $3.75)

Our all-you-can-eat lunch buffet $10. Club Members $9.

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Rickenbacker’s in Building 1118 providing lunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Club’s lunch specials are available 11 am - 1 p.m.

Let’s Eat

Dorm Appreciation Meal Dorm residents, we haven’t forgotten you! The DFAC is having a special lunch in your honor! The chefs will be

April Membership Breakfast

serving up some not often seen entrées and sides that

Enjoy delicious pancakes, savory bacon, creamy

are sure to please the taste buds!

biscuits and gravy, and more! As always club members

Date: March 7

and spouse are FREE.

Time: 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Date: April 17

Location: DFAC

Time: 7- 9 a.m.

Location: Carolina Skies Club & Conference Center Cost: FREE for members $5.95 for children, $8.95 non members

Boss & Buddy Night @ The Club

“The Clubs Wings Are 33% Bigger!”

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Carolina Skies Club is the place to be Thursdays for Boss & Buddy night. Bring your friends for 55¢ wings and $3 select beers! Or try one of our craft beers from the Pour Station. Want a new taste, check out the wings sauce flavors like Caribbean Jerk or Sweet Chili. Plus, our Commander said “the Clubs’ wings are 33% bigger than the competition!” See for yourself this Thursday!

Date: Every Thursday

Time: 4:30 p.m.

Location: Carolina Skies Club & Conference Center

Try the Tee Top J. F. Kennedy Club This mouth watering sandwich is served with fresh sliced metro deli honey ham, all white turkey, and

National Health Day

roast beef, with ripe tomatoes, lettuce, crispy bacon,

The DFAC provides Airmen with healthy eating options

American cheese and pepper mayo on toasted wheat

at every meal with the Go For Green program. Want to

berry or marbled rye. Avaliable 7 days a week at the

know what’s in your meal? Just ask our servers! We

Tee Top Cafe located inside Carolina Lakes Golf Course.

can tell you all the nutritional information you’ll need

Price: $8.25

to know!

Location: Tee Top Cafe

Time: Monday - Friday 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Date: April 2

Saturday - Sunday 7 a.m. - Noon

Location: DFAC

Time: 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.

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Shaw Lanes Bowling Mardi Gras Bash

Fishing 101

Break out your costumes. We’ll be serving up Mardi

Fishing 101 will give you the basics of fishing and

Gras favorites like the authentic New Orleans King

where to fish around the state. You’ll also get a

Cake, Gumbo, beer and other beverages. Plus, get your

discount on your first rental. Register before March 6

Single & Double Skeet Tournaments

by calling 895-0450.

Pre-register for the single shooter tournament by 1

hands up for our party favors and tons of door prizes!

Call 895-2732 to reserve your lane today.

Date: March 2 Cost: $25/person

Time: 9 p.m. - Midnight

$45/couple

Location: Shaw Lanes Bowling Center

Half Price Skeet or Trap Rounds Need a gun? E4 and below get free rentals. Shells are

Date: Mar 9 & Apr. 3 Cost: $5/person

Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Location: Outdoor Recreation

if needed. Shooters will need to have 2 boxes of shells.

First place will receive a $75 Skeet & Trap punch card!

technique and the test/certification required to rent

Pre-register by calling 895-0331.

kayaking items. Register at 895-0450 before March 6.

Date: Single Mar 31 Double Apr. 14

Date: Mar 9, Apr. 10

Location: Skeet & Trap

Cost: $5/person

Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Kayaking Adventure

FITNESS CLASS

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Location: Skeet & Trap

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ATA Shoots

Skeet Team League

The range is hosting Amateur Trap Association (ATA)

Skeet Team League is starting! Required team meeting

Registered Shoots. Head out to the range at 9 a.m.

March 12 @ 5:30 p.m.. If you don’t have a team, we can

to participate on the event dates. Cost vary based on

find one for you! Team fees are $30. Weekly round fees

number of events (up to 3) and membership in the ATA

are $13 for non-members, $10 for members. Call 895-

Call 895-0331 to register.

0331 for more information.

Date: Mar 7, 14, 21, & 28

Apr. 4, 11, 18 & 25

Date: Mar 19

Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Location: Skeet & Trap

Location: Skeet & Trap

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Need a gun? E4 and below get free rentals. Shells are

Paddle the Edisto River with Outdoor Recreation on a Kayaking adventure. Plan ahead for weather and pack food and drinks! Register by April 5.

Date: Apr. 13

Time: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Cost: $35

Location: Outdoor Recreation

$50 Skydiving

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Join ODR as skilled instructors take you through all the steps to the most thrilling experience of your life! Space is limited. Must have a waiver from your commander or shirt.

Date: Apr. 20

Time: 7 a.m. departure

Cost: $50/person

500/1K Weight Lifting Club Challenge Buy 1 Get 1 Free Round at Skeet & Trap

Time: 1 p.m.

Location: Outdoor Recreation

SCAN ME

Cost: $3.25/members $2.50/non-members

tournament by April 11 for just $32. Registration fees

Kayaking 101 will give your the basics of safety,

learning how to enjoy the sport to its fullest!

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

p.m. March 28 for just $17 and the double shooter include the cost of clays for the event and gun rental

Kayaking 101

just $6.50 a box. Gun rental is $5. We will assist you in Date: Mar 5, Apr. 6 & 13

Sports/Leisure

Contact: Outdoor Recreation - 895-0450

Test your strength by participating in the Fitness Center’s 500lb to 1k challenge. In 1 hour, each

Gardening 101

just $6.50 a box. Gun rental is $5. Call us at 895-0331

participant will take a rep on each of the following skills

and we will assist you in learning how to enjoy the

- Bench press, squat, and dead lift. The total weight of

operate gardening equipment. All participants will get a

sport to its fullest!

all three skills will be added together. Can you meet the

discount on your next rental of gardening supplies from

challenge? Sign up at the Main Fitness Center.

ODR. Call 895-0450 to register no later than April 17.

Cost: $6.50/members $5/non-members

Date: March 29

Date: Apr. 24

Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Location: Skeet & Trap Range - 375 Condor Country Rd.

Location: Fitness Center

Cost: $5/person

Location: Outdoor Recreation

Date: Mar 9

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Time: 6 p.m.

Attend the Gardening 101 class and learn how to safely

Life As A Youth in The Military My military youth experience has been very rewarding, honorable, difficult, and inspirational. I am the daughter of an F-16 Fighter Pilot and Youth Program Director. Both of their careers are extremely important to the mission of protecting our country and providing quality programs for family members. My parents relied on the Family Home Day Care, Child Development Center, School Age Program, and the Youth Center to take care of me while they worked. Growing up in these programs from the age of seven weeks old never felt like a day care, but a home away from home. Although there are always whispers of danger for the military, I always felt safe. As I approach high school graduation, I am realizing that the world outside the gates seems empty.

Everyone experiences rough times at some point, and during that most dreadful time it seems like there is no tomorrow. Being excluded from everyone at school as being different, watching my friends PCS, and my sister going off to college at a young age really left me in a recluse state of mind. I would only gravitate toward military children and shy away from all others. I knew I was different but accepted my awkwardness because at the end of the school day, I had something to look forward to at the Youth Center.

Kenzie MacQueen Age 17 - 12th Grade

I am heavily influenced by the hardships some children encounter in the military and it has developed a desire to pursue a career as a Child Life Specialist. Military youth programs have been a Godsend for children who are faced with difficult situations or need extra care while their parents work or fight for our country. My goal is to help children and youth find hope in their darkest moment when facing parent’s deployments, illnesses, or tragedies. I thank the military programs for teaching me at a young age to respect myself and others, love myself, and accept my uniqueness.

My life as a military child isn’t always easy. Moving can be pretty hard especially when you have made such good friends and have to leave them behind.

It is also hard when your parent’s deploy or leave for training. Though it may be hard, you have to make the most of it and be grateful for the new experiences.

As a military child, I’ve experienced many things.

From moving place to place every three years, to the long deployments for my dad, to learning to make new friends. When my dad deployed to Iraq and was gone for a year and a half, we couldn’t talk for long periods of time since he was busy with the war. The year he came back, my whole family was very happy. Then we had to move to Germany and then to South Carolina.

Mariah Blakey Age 11 - 5th Grade

Life as a military child has good and bad things about it. The good things about being a military child is getting to experience new places. I have lived overseas eight years of my life. One of the things I loved about living overseas was that I got to try new foods, travel a lot, and experience different cultures. Unfortunately, I also experience deployments with my parents and it can be hard at times, but we use new technology to keep in touch.

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Khalil Hicks Age 15 - 10th Grade

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The first year in South Carolina, my dad had to deploy to Kuwait for six months. As a young kid, I thought that was forever.

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The first year in South Carolina, my dad had to deploy to Kuwait for six months. As a young kid, I thought that was forever. As time went by, we were able to text and talk to him during his deployment which made it easier. Unfortunately, just when we thought Dad was on his way home, we got sad news that he had to stay another six months. When he finally came back home, he had many interesting stories to tell us that I will always remember.

When my dad retired, he didn’t seem as stressed with worry of deployments and leaving his family and excited to be able to spend more time with us.

Dr. Seuss Birthday Weekend

Night of Magic w/ Jason Michaels

Celebrate one of the most beloved children’s author’s

Join us in the Carolina Skies Club Ballroom on for a fun

birthday. All weekend long, there will be a variety of

filled evening of interactive humor, sleight of hand, and

crafts, games, movies and more for the kids.

illusion! FREE event and open to anyone with access to

Date: Mar. 1-3

the base. Food available for purchase starting at 4 p.m.

Location: Wateree Recreation Area

Cost: $20/child, $5/adult (plus cost of cabin or RV site).

Date: Mar. 9

Family/Youth NIGHT OF MAGIC w/Jason Michaels

Cost: FREE

Time: Doors Open 4 p.m./Showtime 7 p.m.

Summer Camp Registration Summer is approaching and your student can join us

Location: Carolina Skies Club

Kids’ Night Out/Give Parents a Break

Families Hooked on Fishing Trip Travel to local area ponds for a day of family fishing.

Looking for a quiet night of adult company without the

Fee includes round trip transportation, lunch, fishing

for an exciting summer experience! Camp runs June to

kids? With fun, games, snacks, and more, the kids will

poles, bait, and instruction from DNR officers! All this

August. Youth who have completed kindergarten up to

to have a blast! Call 895-1779 for more information.

for just $10 a person! $30 for a family of 4. $5 each

the age of 12 are welcome.. Current shot record and

Date: Mar. 1, Apr. 5 Time: 6:30 -10:30 p.m.

additional family member! Keep what fish you catch!

LES required. Go to https://goo.gl/ftma1c to register.

Cost: $4/hour - 6wks - pre-kindergarten

Register at ODR or call 895-0450 by April 10.

Date: Mar. 1 - 29

Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Location: Youth Programs

$10/night members kindergarten to age 12

Date: Apr. 18

$10/night nonmembers kindergarten to age 12

Cost: $10/person, $30/family

Location: Youth Programs & Child Development Center

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Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Location: Outdoor Recreation

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Be nice to other animals and people.

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Do unto others as you would have them do to you.

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Parents have to stay up late if they are in the military.

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Enjoy the time you have where you are.

Your parents will be late sometimes coming home. My advice is to pray for them and have friends over so you are not lonely.

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You can always make friends with anybody as long as you are not mean and as long as you don’t try to make them mad.

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Work hard and don’t act up.

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Get friends numbers to keep in touch.

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Stay strong!

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Be adventurous.

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Force Support

deals

Half Price Skeet Rounds

$15 Buckets of Beer

Need a gun? E4 and below get free rentals. Shells are

Celebrate National Beer Day! Get a bucket of 6 cold

just $6.50 a box. Gun rental is $5. Call us at 895-0331

ones for only $15 while you bowl. Must be 21 or older

and we will assist you in learning how to enjoy the

to participate.

sport to its fullest!

Date: April 7

Date: Mar 5, Apr. 6 & 13

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost: $3.25/members $2.50/non-members

Time: 5 - 8 p.m.

Location: Shaw Lanes Bowling Center

It’s a Grab Bag discount at Arts & Crafts! Get up to 50% off lasering during the week of April 8-12. Reach in and pull out the discount you’ll receive! Call 895-2726 for

Location: Skeet & Trap

more details.

Buy 1 Get 1 Free Round of Skeet

Date: April 8-12

Call us at 895-0331 and we will assist you in learning

Location: Arts & Crafts

Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

how to enjoy the sport to its fullest!

Date: Mar 9

Grab Bag Special

Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cost: $6.50/members $5/non-members

St. George Grits Festival

Location: Skeet & Trap Range - 375 Condor Country Rd.

St. George throws a weekend long celebration of grits and ITT is ready to take you there! Join them for all

Photo Printing on Canvas

the arts and crafts, carnival games, contests, live

Preserve your most precious memories by having them

music, and lots of food! The price includes round trip

printed on canvas with a 15% discount! ( Discount limited

transportation to the celebration.

to one item.)

Date: March 18 - 22

Location: Arts & Crafts

Date: April 13

Time: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Location: ITT 895-4774

Cost: $20

Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Low Country Cajun Festival Trip

Manager’s Special - Fishing Equipment

Cajun and Creole foods, a huge kids area with rides

Manager’s Special - Garden Equipment

and games, and all around fun! Bring your chairs and/

Get 25% on all gardening and lawn equipment! This

or blankets to relax! Call ITT by March 29 to reserve

includes rakes, weed eaters, and more! Want to save

your spot! Cost covers admission and round trip travel.

more? Attend one of our 101 classes and get more

Please plan for food and activity costs.

savings! Call 895-0450 for more information.

Date: April 7

Time: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Date: Apr. 24 - May 21

Cost: $40

Location: Outdoor Recreation

Get 25% on all fishing equipment! This includes poles, life jackets, kayaks, canoes, and more! Want to save more? Attend one of our 101 classes and get more savings! Call 895-0450 for more information.

Date: Mar 27 - Apr. 27 Location: Outdoor Recreation

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Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Join ITT on James Island for a full-day of Zydeco music,

Location: ITT 895-4774

Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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