Vol. 6, No. 16
Serving Southern Arizona’s military community, including Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
May 3, 2013
AN AEROTECH NEWS AND REVIEW PUBLICATION • WWW.AEROTECHNEWS.COM
D-M, military retirees have $1.6 billion impact on local community
D-M and military retirees circulated approximately $1.6 billion and helped create more than 4,680 jobs in the local area, according to D-M’s Fiscal Year 2012 Economic Impact Analysis, released here April 26. The EIA, an annual publication, is designed to inform the community of personnel assigned or employed at the base; annual payroll of all assigned and employed personnel; construction expenditures; and
an estimated number and dollar value of indirect jobs created by D-M’s presence in the community. In fiscal year 2012, there were 10,869 personnel assigned and employed at D-M, including 7,537 military service members, 1,604 appropriated fund civilians, and 1,728 non-appropriated fund civilians and contractors. Their combined payroll totaled more than $643 million.
The EIA also provides information on D-M facilities and properties. The base operates and maintains 519 buildings, encompassing 4,409,801 square feet of space. D-M’s footprint includes 6,011 acres of government-owned land and 4,578 acres of easement, rightsof-way and leased land, totaling 10,589 acres. Of the 7,537 military service members assigned to D-M, 75 percent live off base.
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Free defense class offered to women Airman 1st Class Betty R. Chevalier 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
The 355th Security Forces Squadron and the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program offer a free basic self-defense class here about once a month The Rape Aggression Defense Systems class teaches women realistic, self-defense tactics and techniques against various types of assault. The class is open to any woman, age nine and above, who has base access. The course consists of three hour sessions during four days. “All I ask for is 12 hours of your time,” said Jerry Conner, 355th SFS chief instructor. “It doesn’t matter how old you are, your fitness level or your body size. Anyone can do this class.” Many moms will bring their daughters through the course with them. “This class makes me feel safer with my
husband constantly gone,” said Gaby Miranda, a military wife with two young daughters. “I feel I will be able to better protect myself, and my daughters can start learning how to defend themselves.” Not only do the women get to learn the techniques, they put the techniques they learn into action on the last day. Two instructors from the 355th SFS put on padding and give women the opportunity to kick, punch and protect themselves in simulated assault scenarios. “These scenarios give women confidence,” said Staff Sgt. Ryan Hauck, 355th SFS certified R.A.D. instructor. “If these women feel they can protect themselves now then they will have more confidence to defend themselves should they ever have to.” There is not a set date for the next class but anyone interested should contact Jerry Conner at 228-5340 for more information and to sign-up.
Teach as a Next Career! Troops To Teachers information briefing 2 May 2013, 1130-1300 Davis-Monthan AFB, Kennedy Professional Development Center (note: you must have ID installation access)
Dan Kester has more than 15 years in the Air Force and Air National Guard. He has served in Germany, England, and Italy as an Intelligence Technician with C-130s. More recently Dan serves as a Senior Operator for the MQ-1 Predator remote aircraft system flying missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. Dan enjoys his “second career” as a teacher where he currently teaches Electronics and Digital Media and serves as a district Career & Technical Education Mentor. Dan also involves his students in the BattleBots competition through the North American Robotics League Educational Experience.
www.troopstoteachers.net Since 1994 we have assisted over 18,000 eligible veterans like Dan make the transition from the front lines to the front of the classroom. Our state offices provide participants with counseling and assistance regarding state certification requirements, routes to certifications, and employment referrals. You may also be eligible for financial assistance in the form of a $5K stipend to reimburse costs to become certified or a $10K bonus to teach in a “high needs” school.
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Gaby Miranda, a student in a Rape Aggression Defense Systems class, defends herself from acting actor Staff Sgt. Ryan Hauck, 355th Security Forces Squadron certified R.A.D. instructor, at Davis-Monthan April 25. The class is 12 hours taught over a four day time span where women learn self-defense tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Betty R. Chevalier)
May 2013 is Career Month at Davis-Monthan AFB The DMAFB Annual Career Fair will be held on Tues, May 21, from 10am to 2pm at the Mirage Club. Representatives from numerous local and national companies, including state and federal government agencies, will be on hand to provide information on career opportunities with their respective organizations. The Airman & Family Readiness Center will be offering the following “Career Month” activities in May to help you make a positive impression when you attend the fair! Private Sector Resume and Interview Wed, May 1, 10-11:30am, A&FRC* Learn to write an effective resume and prepare for interviews Federal Resume and Interview Tips Wed, May 1, 1-4pm, A&FRC* USAJobs website, Federal resume specifics, hiring practices Career Fashion Event Fri, May 3, 10am-noon, Mirage Club* See how to dress for interviews, on the job, and on Casual Friday Career Fair Prep Tues, May 7 or 14, 10-11am, A&FRC*
Find out what to expect at a career fair, what to bring, and what to wear Careers and Colors Thurs, May 9, 1-3pm, A&FRC* Connect careers to your personality type -- Assess your interviewer’s personality type to effectively answer questions Cent$ible Shopping Fri, May 10, 7:30-8:30am (E-6 & below) & 3-4:30pm (all ranks), Airman’s Attic Professional attire can be pricey -- Pick out a savvy business outfit for free Resume Review Thurs & Fri, May 16 & 17, 1-4pm, A&FRC Experts review your resume and listen to your 30 second business introduction -- no appointment needed All events open to transitioning service members, guard and reserve, spouses, civilian employees, retirees, and eligible ID card holders with base access. For more information or to sign up for classes*, call the A&FRC at 2285690 or stop by and see us in Building 2441.
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WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley has announced his plan to step down June 21 as the Air Force’s top civilian after serving for nearly five years. “It’s been an honor and a privilege to serve with our Air Force’s great Airmen,” Donley said. “Their accomplishments have been nothing short of impressive and I’m humbled to be a part of this team. The Air Force has been a way of life for so much of my career, I know it will be bittersweet to say farewell.” Donley was confirmed as the 22nd secretary of the Air Force Oct. 2, 2008. He served as the acting secretary since June of that year, as well as for seven months in 1993, making him the longest serving secretary in the history of the Air Force. He also served as the service’s top financial officer from 1989 to 1993. “Mike has been an invaluable adviser during my first two months as Secretary of Defense and has been an outstanding leader of the Air Force for nearly five years,” said Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel. “His leadership came during a challenging time for the Air Force, and he helped instill a culture of responsibility, initiative and professionalism to the
service. Mike has been an unwavering champion for our Airmen, their families, and for American airpower. The Air Force he leaves behind is more resilient and more respected because of his leadership and personal dedication.” Though Donley has not yet announced any future plans, he remains dedicated during his remaining time to supporting the Secretary of Defense in the many challenges that lie ahead for the service. “In the meantime, there remains much to do,” Donley said. “This is an extraordinary and exciting time for our Air Force, filled with both challenges and opportunities. I remain confident that the strength and professionalism of our Airmen, and the commitment and determination of General Welsh, Chief Cody and our military and civilian leadership team, will continue to see us through.” Donley’s 35 years of experience in the national security community also includes service in the Senate, White House and the Pentagon. Prior to assuming his current position, he served as the Director of Administration and Management in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Family servicemembers’ group life insurance benefit changes Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON (AFPS) -- Service members married to other service members are no longer automatically enrolled in the Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance program, Pentagon officials said. The change was effective Jan. 2, and to date affects about 4,500 service members, Coast Guard Cmdr. Kristen Martin, who heads the Defense Department’s SGLI policy office, said in an interview with American Forces Press Service and the Pentagon Channel. Martin emphasized that no changes have been made to the Servicemembers Group Life Insurance program in which all service members are enrolled. SGLI provides up to a $400,000 payment to a service member’s beneficiary, while the Family SGLI term insurance benefit provides a payment to a service member of up to $100,000 upon the death of a spouse or
$10,000 for dependent children. The Veterans Affairs Department administers the program. There are no changes for personnel who were autoenrolled before Jan. 2, nor are there changes for military members married to civilian spouses, Martin said. “If you were married to another service member on Jan. 1 or before, there are no changes to your [Family SGLI] coverage,” she added. Congress recognized that most service members already have $400,000 in coverage per person, and that the beneficiary receives that money, Martin explained. “In a member-to-member couple, spouses are no longer automatically enrolled in Family SGLI,” she said. “They must now opt into the program by filling out the proper forms and submitting those for processing.” Forms are available at all military finance offices.
For a spouse 35 years old, the Family SGLI premium is $5 a month. Federal law does not recognize same-sex partners as spouses, so the program does not apply those couples. “A service member could, though, designate their same-sex partner as a beneficiary for their regular SGLI insurance policy,” Martin said. Dual-service-member couples should ensure the marriage is reported in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System, Martin said. “Ideally, each person in a member-to-member marriage will notate that their spouse is an active duty service member,” she said. Sometimes, she noted, service members forget to do this. Martin also urged service members to check their leave and earnings statements to ensure they are enrolled or not and that they are paying the correct premiums.
Make paycheck go further Airman 1st Class Grace Lee 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- There’s an old business adage, “It’s not what you make, it’s what you spend.” Airmen of any rank can make their paychecks go further with a few money saving tricks. “Being frugal is about making a conscious effort to stretch your hardearned dollars,” said Sandra Gray, 56th Force Support Squadron Airman Family and Readiness Center community readiness consultant. “A few examples of this can be shopping with coupons or planning weekly meals using grocery store ads. Those savings can really add up over time.” Another way to be penny-wise is packing meals ahead of time. “Only buy what you plan to use within a reasonable amount of time,” said Tammy Dupuis, AF&RC resource coordinator. “Pack lunches during the work week and cut back on eating out. Replace daily drive-thru coffee fixes by making coffee at home.” Although it’s important to know where one can save money, it is equally necessary to know the difference between what is a need and what is a want. “A person should examine the last 90 days of their bank statements,” said
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Cory Carmichael, A&FRC community readiness specialist. “It is amazing where our money really goes. Eating out, smoking and convenience stores can be real gremlins on a budget. Poor banking habits, including ATM and overdraft protection fees, equal wasted money.” To help evaluate areas where one can save cash, Gray recommends looking closely into one’s spending behavior. “Ask yourself questions such as, ‘do I really need a soda or an alcoholic beverage with my meal?’” Gray said. “Those little purchases can quickly add up. Not only can one save money on food, but also by not buying things on impulse such as the latest phone, car, clothes and more.” It’s also vital to wait until the price is right to get the best deal on certain items. To do this, research how much items cost and wait until they go on sale, and try to use coupons with the purchase, Gray said. Also, when buying more costly items such as a lawnmower, wait until early fall or when the item in particular is on sale to make the purchase. “The key to great savings is to be patient and plan ahead,” Gray said. Being frugal and not buying things on impulse can benefit one’s present and future finances. “When you are frugal you have more money to pay down debt, save for the future and plan for retirement,” Gray said. “Learning this early in life is very important in order to live a financially stress-free life.”
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Leadership not defined by shapes, sizes Commentary by Col. Jerry Wizda 39th Medical Group commander
INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey (AFNS) -- Short in stature at 5 feet 4 inches, not particularly handsome, a bookworm and not exactly the life of the party, James Madison does not fit some perceptions of a leader. In today’s world, he probably would have been perceived as a nerd. But, his brilliant mind and leadership skills now have historians re-embracing Madison’s presidency and his leadership. President Madison is best known as “The Father of the Constitution.” He was a delegate, unequaled in his writing abilities, who kept written documentation at every secret Constitutional Convention’s meeting. Later, his Virginia Plan became the basis for our Constitution. What most people do not remember is President Madison’s equally successful presidency, when he led an infant nation against the greatest naval power in the world and won. The War of 1812 remains “The Forgotten War.” Many do not realize it was through President Madison’s leadership the U.S. escaped becoming, once again, subjects of Great Britain. So what personal attributes made this man an unlikely leader, and what can you take from the story of President Madison and apply to today’s world to make you a leader?
First, always believe in yourself and never doubt your abilities. This is probably the hardest perception to embrace. Each day when President Madison went to the Constitutional Convention meetings, he stood up and rallied for a democratic government with election of congressmen directly by the people. He wrote the Federalist Papers with John Jay and Alexander Hamilton; documents considered to be the best interpretation of American government, even in present times. He truly embraced his ideals, and this spurred him to speak and write what was in his heart. His conviction to his ideals gave us the great nation we have today. At work, strive to be the best you can be. Work from your heart. If you give already 100 percent, strive to give 110 percent. Secondly, stay true to yourself and stand by your convictions. After President Madison asked Congress to declare war on Great Britain June 1, 1812, riots began because of the decision. Talk of succession in New England ran rampant. But, President Madison stayed true to his belief in freedom for America. And, despite opposition to the war, he stood his ground. He said, “If we lose, we lose independence.” People will perceive you as a leader if you stick to your beliefs and do not go back and forth on your ideals. Even those who do not agree with you will respect you for your
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Knowledge, tips help with PT test prep As well as earning points for each portion of the test, an individual must also pass their waist measurement. The maximum waist measurement for men is 39.5 inches and for women it’s 35.5 inches,
Airman 1st Class Grace Lee 56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- Physical fitness is a priority in the Air Force. While some Airmen dread taking physical fitness tests, there are ways to prepare for it. “One mistake I see from time to time are Airmen who do not prepare ahead of time for their physical fitness test, which can lead to either an undesirable score or a fail,” said Dion Perry, 56th Force Support Squadron fitness technician. Another misconception is if one makes the minimum for the run, sit-up and pushup portions of the test they pass. This isn’t true, Perry said. “For each portion of the test, an individual is given a certain amount of points. Making the minimums will not give a person the amount they need in order to pass,” he said. “To pass, one should strive to put in at least three to five more repetitions to their sit-ups and pushups in addition to running at least 2:33 faster than their minimum run time.”
“Give yourself 90 days and make sure to mock test every 30 days; this will give you a clearer picture of where you are,” Perry said. “The first step is to set up a fitness regimen.”
Senior Airman Nicholas Liuzzi, 56th Aerospace Medicine Squadron public health technician, performs a pushup at the Luke Air Force Base track April 17. Pushups help in strengthening abdominal muscles. Core muscles engage while helping to support the body during a pushup. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Grace Lee)
Perry said. To have the best chances of scoring over 90 percent or just improving one’s physical fitness test score, Perry recommends starting at least 90 days prior to the test date.
For the run portion of the test, it is advised to run at least three times a week, said Marlyn Shults, 56th Aerospace Medicine Squadron exercise physiologist. “Members should gradually work up to running three miles three times a week,”
Shults said. “I also suggest participating in another form of aerobic activity that is not weight bearing like rowing, cycling or swimming two times a week.” In addition to running, one should also practice pushups and sit-ups 90 days prior to the test date. “Whenever you have the chance, practice your sit-ups,” Perry said. “You can also try different variations of sit-ups such as rocky sit-ups where you touch your elbows to your knees alternating with each repetition or try some crunches. As for pushups, make sure you focus on form and break 90 degrees. You can do them at work or before going to bed. It’s all about practice.” If the waist measurement is a concern, Perry advices making an appointment with the on-base registered dietician who can help with answering questions about weight loss and nutrition. “If you really want to excel and score 90 or better you can,” Perry said. “Only you can decide to put in the effort to achieve your fitness goals.”
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First grade students from the Family Life Academy of Tucson paid a visit to the installation April 23. More than 20 students, along with family members, visited the 358th Fighter Squadron and the 55th Rescue Squadron to get an inside look at their mission. “It was around first grade that I decided I wanted to be a pilot,” said Maj. Michael McKee, 358th Fighter Squadron A-10 pilot. “I looked up into the sky and saw that plane and I haven’t looked down since. So, I enjoyed interacting with the kids and answering their questions.” The children watched a video on each squadron’s mission, followed by some hands-on demonstrations where the kids got to try on equipment such as helmets and flack vests. “It’s good for the kids to get an up
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First Lady announces certification plan for veteran jobs Terri Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON (AFPS) -- First Lady Michelle Obama today unveiled the new Information Technology Training and Certification Partnership to put thousands of service members to work with industryrecognized IT certifications in hand before they leave the military. Obama, who made the announcement at the White House Forum on Military Credentialing and Licensing at the White House, said a public-private partnership will offer the certification program. “This new partnership will provide up to 161,000 service members with the chance to gain the certifications they need for 12 different high-demand, highpaying technology careers ... from IT security analysts to computer programmers to quality assurance engineers,” she noted. The program is expected to garner more than 1.8 million jobs by 2020, with salaries of more than $81,000, a White House fact sheet indicated. “More than 1 million service members will be hanging up their uniforms and transitioning to civilian life ... on top of the hundreds of thousands of veterans and military spouses already out there looking for work,” the first lady said. Obama said that too often, men and women in uniform come home to find that the training and experience they’ve received in the military doesn’t count to-
ward civilian employment, “or they discover that the credits they’ve earned in military courses don’t transfer when they enroll in college, so they’re turned away from jobs that they’re more than qualified to do.” Obama called military members highly skilled, hard-working and dedicated people. The new credentialing initiative is in line with President Barack Obama’s partnerships with the manufacturing sector for service members to gain high-demand advanced manufacturing certifications. It also ties in with the recently developed DOD Military Credentialing and Licensing Task Force, and the first lady’s February challenge to governors to take executive or legislative action for service members to get the credentials they need to transition to the civilian labor market by the end of 2015. “We’re here today ... not just for our veterans and our military families, but for our economy and for the future of our country,” Obama told members of four roundtables who helped to launch today’s event and will work to streamline the credentialing program. Members of the roundtables represented the Defense Department and the military services, the private sector, industry trade associations, unions, educational institutions, state legislatures, veterans service organizations and state licensing boards. “In recent months, we’ve seen leaders across this country starting to solve this problem,” Obama said of veteran unemployment. “We have seen dozens of governors and state legislators passing laws that clear away all the red tape so that veterans and military
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Air Force spouse’s children’s book helps families Robert Goetz Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIORANDOLPH, Texas -- Deployments can mean long days and nights for the families who are left behind, but there are ways to ease the pain of separation and maintain a normal routine. The wife of an Air Force brigadier general, who knows the stressors of deployment well, has used her family’s experiences as the basis of a children’s book that helps families cope with the temporary absence of their fathers. Kristin Ayyar’s “Countdown ‘Til Daddy Comes Home,” which was published this month, tells the story of a boy whose father, in his words, “is going on a trip.” With the help of tools such as a countdown chart, a treasure box where he keeps things he wants to show his daddy when he returns, a “Daddy Bear,” books that feature his father’s voice and care packages his mother can send to his daddy, the boy is able to stay connected to his absent parent and live a normal life. The self-published book also includes discussion questions that a mother can ask her children before and during the father’s absence and four ways a family can count down the days until the father returns. “I wanted to combine a story for
children with great suggestions for parents and caregivers,” Ayyar said. “To make sure I had the right discussion questions, I talked to mental health professionals and a military family life consultant.” Ayyar said she wrote the book some 10 years ago, when her teenage children were younger. However, she put it away until last year, when she dusted off the manuscript because she was unable to find a suitable book that would help her 4-year-old daughter, Asha, cope with her father’s absences. “There aren’t many that apply to the Air Force,” she said. There also weren’t many that offered the quality she was seeking. So Ayyar began the process to get the book published. She started a “kickstarter” campaign to help cover the publishing costs and searched for a publisher and illustrator. It was an exhausting process, Ayyar said in her blog. “When I started writing my book
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The only possible reference comes when he tells his son it’s his “duty to go.” “Somebody else’s daddy or mommy would have to go if I didn’t,” he said. Ayyar said it’s not “military-specific” for a reason. Many civilian families also deal with separation. “Everybody can identify with it,” she said. “It applies to lots of different situations.” Ayyar also said she chose not to give the boy a name. “He’s everybody’s boy,” she said. Ayyar, whose book can be found on various websites, including Amazon’s and Barnes & Noble’s, put on her public speaker hat last weekend for the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Airman and Family Readiness Center’s Hearts Apart event, which supports the families of deployed members. She’s already presented Story Time at the JBSA-Randolph Library, been interviewed on the Army Wife Network and will be signing copies of her book at a San Antonio Barnes & Noble store in June. She’s not doing it for the money - she said it’s not a project that will make her rich - but she’s proud of the purpose it serves in the lives of families of deployed members. “I hope it helps families stay connected and find ways to make time go more quickly,” Ayyar said. “It’s about helping families solve problems.”
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What goes down the stormdrain will come up Jeffery Schone 56th Civil Engineer Squadron
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- Do you know what is going down your storm drain? Rain storms can flush the smallest amounts of pollutants from parking lots, streets, driveways, pressure washing activities or lawns and send them into the storm drain system that eventually ends up in rivers, streams and lakes. Ultimately, these pollutants can migrate into the groundwater. One household may produce minimal amounts of pollutants but the combined quantity of pollution from everyone in the community may be cause for concern. Pollutants in the water run-off can poison fish and other aquatic life, and make water unsafe for drinking and swimming. Employees and residents can help protect stormwater and ground water systems by practicing pollution prevention initiatives. Some healthy industrial and household habits to reduce water pollution include: Vehicle maintenance Use a commercial car wash or wash vehicles on a lawn or other unpaved surface to minimize the amount of dirty, soapy water flowing into the storm drain and eventually into the local water body. Check cars, boats, motorcycles, and other machinery and equipment for leaks, and spills. Make repairs as soon as possible. Clean up spilled fluids with an absorbent material like kitty litter or sand, and avoid rinsing any spills into a nearby storm drain. Remember to properly dispose of the absorbent
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Loving boyfriend or worst enemy? Senior Airman Heather Hayward 366th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho -- Would you be strong enough to make it out alive? Staff Sgt. Evon Pretulak, 366th Fighter Wing Equal Opportunity director, was one of the lucky ones who did. There are many reasons to join the military; however, for most, falling victim to domestic violence isn’t one of them. Never thinking an email telling her she was pretty would lead to years of abuse, Pretulak got into a relationship with a staff sergeant who would later become her worst enemy. “It began in June of 2006 and I didn’t get completely rid of him until almost 2009,” said Pretulak. “I don’t remember when it started to go wrong, but I do remember the very first time he hit me.” According to www.futureswithoutviolence.org, women experience two million injuries from intimate partner violence each year. “Unfortunately, but fortunately, I decided to accept the abuse,” said Pretulak. “I say, ‘fortunately,’ because it turned me into the strong woman that I am today. All the pain, the problems and the abuse molded me to not
only know what I wanted for myself, but what I would teach my children to never accept.” Gripping her knees and keeping her voice strong and unwavering, Pretulak recalled some of the vivid details of what she went through during the two years she was with the man who changed her life. “Right before deployment I had left a bucket of cleaning supplies out, and I remember regretting that because after a fight I found my head being pushed into a bucket of Clorox and essentially being choked,” said Pretulak. “Then we ended up deploying together and I thought, ‘this is great, my boyfriend and I are deployed together,’ but it trapped me again. He did everything from grab me, leave bruises on my arm, push me down, sneak into my room, and hit me because I guess some way, somehow, that was his way to control me.” Despite several avenues in the military, such as mental health, family advocacy, chaplains and Sexual Assault Response Coordinators, many are still too hesitant to ask for help. “At one point, my superintendent realized that the right side of my ear was bruised and asked what happened,” Pretulak continued. “I made up that it had been really icy and I fell down the stairs outside of my apartment, knowing that’s not what happened.” Pretulak continued to protect her aggressor by lying and making excuses about what really happened, think-
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on the Road program, please call us at 228-5690.
the A&FRC at 228-5690.
PLAYpass available at the Airman & Family Readiness Center The PLAYpass Program provides deployed/remote Single Airmen and Air Force families respite from the challenges of deployment. Single Airmen returning from deployment and families of deployed members can receive special discounts and rewards to help make their deployment easier. PLAYpass offers discount cards that provide members and eligible family members the opportunity to participate in Force Support Squadron programs (e.g., Outdoor Recreation, Youth Programs, Bowling, Golf) for free or at a reduced cost. Each card is valued in excess of $500. PLAYpass cards may be picked up at the Airman & Family Readiness Center, Bldg 2441, from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mon-Fri. For more information or to find out if you are eligible for PLAYpass, visit www.MyAirForceLife.com or call
Attention all Airmen -- Volunteers Needed! Volunteers are needed in a variety of areas on D-M and in the local community. Volunteering is an excellent way to become involved with the community, increase mentorship skills and enhance career growth. Find out some of the volunteer opportunities available by visiting https://dm.eim.acc.af.mil/volunteer. For more information, call 228-5690. Stay and Play Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. - Desert Dove Chapel This is a new program for parents and children ages birth to five years. Features open play-time, parentchild activities, circle time, parenting support and education. Registration is not required. For more information, call 321-1500.
Chapel Services
Catholic
Protestant
Desert Dove Chapel
Sunday services, Hope Chapel
Daily Mass, Monday–Friday, 11:30 a.m.
Evangelical Service, 9:50 a.m.
Saturday Mass, 5 p.m.
Gospel Service, 11:30 a.m.
Sunday Mass, 10 a.m.
Children’s Church will be available
Dorm Worship Service Sunday, Bldg. 3610 in “Loft Activities”
(day room on the second floor) Home-cooked dinner, 5:00 p.m. Worship, 7:00 p.m.
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Publisher ........................................................... Paul Kinison Business Manager ..............................................Lisa Kinison Managing Editor ........................................... Stuart Ibberson Advertising Representative..................................Diane Hasse Subscriptions and Delivery ................................ Chris Ramos Editor ...........................................................Jennifer Vollmer Layout ...............................................................Eric Jackman Printed by Aerotech News and Review, Inc. (877) 247-9288 • www.aerotechnews.com Aerotech News and Review prepares all editorial content for Desert Lightning News. The editor will edit or rewrite submitted material for clarity, brevity or to conform to the Associated Press Style Guide, local policy and Air Force style as required by Air Force Instruction 35-101. Contributions for Desert Lightning News can be e-mailed to the editor at jennifer@aerotechnews.com. Submission deadlines are noon Monday’s for Friday’s publication. If submissions are publishable, they run based on space available and priority. Desert Lightning News uses information from the Armed Forces Information Service, Air Force News Service, Air Combat Command, staff writers and other sources. All advertising is handled by Aerotech News and Review, 456 East Ave. K-4, Suite 8, Lancaster, CA 93535. For business advertising, call (520) 623-9321 or e-mail diane@aerotechnews.com. For classified advertising, e-mail airmanclass@aerotechnews.com. Military members must call the 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office at (520) 228-3406 for all submission requests. Desert Lightning News is published by Aerotech News and Review, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under written agreement with the 355th Fighter Wing. Contents of Desert Lightning News are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Department of Defense or the Department of the Air Force. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force or Aerotech News and Review, of the products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchase, user or patron.
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DESERT LIGHTNING NEWS CLASSIFIED AD POLICIES AND FORM
FREE ADS
The ONLY personnel eligible to place free ads in the Desert Lightning News are:
• Active Duty Military Stationed at Davis-Monthan AFB and their dependents.*
The ONLY Classified ads that are available as free ads to above listed personnel are:
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Pets - Free To Good Home Roommate Wanted Lost & Found Cars & Trucks (Except RV’s) Furniture & Appliances Misc. For Sale Garage & Yard Sales Motorcycles Misc. Wanted All other categories are paid.
*Retirees and DoD employees do not receive ads for free.
If you are eligible use the form below:
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One word, phone number, price per space.
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• Homes For Sale • Houses For Rent • Apartments For Rent • Lots • Hotels & Motels • Commercial Rentals • Loans • Investments • Business Opportunities
• Recreational Vehicles • Work Wanted • Condos For Sale • Townhomes • Industrial Properties • Mobiles For Sale • Mobiles For Rent • Misc. For Rent
• Acreage • Income Property • Farms & Ranches • Services • Employment Opportunities • Child care • Condos For Rent
The following ads are also considered paid ads if you do not qualify under FREE ADS Guidelines. • Pets - Free To Good Home • Lost & Found • Cars & Trucks (Except RV’s) • Furniture & Appliances • Misc. For Sale
• Garage & Yard Sales • Motorcycles • Misc. Wanted • Roommate Wanted • Rooms For Rent
For PAID ADS, use the form below:
PAID CLASSIFIED AD FORM HOMES FOR SALE HOUSES FOR RENT APTS FOR RENT LOTS HOTELS & MOTELS COMMERCIAL RENTALS LOANS INVESTMENTS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES RECREATION VEHICLES MOTORCYCLES WORK WANTED LOST & FOUND INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY MOBILES FOR SALE
MOBILES FOR RENT MISC. FOR RENT ACREAGE INCOME PROPERTY FARMS & RANCHES MISC. FOR SALE SERVICES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES PETS CARS & TRUCKS FURNITURE & APPLIANCES MISC. WANTED GARAGE & YARD SALES CHILD CARE CONDOS FOR RENT
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