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Public Affairs, Volume 64, Number 14
Edwards schools get $63.5 million from Defense Dept.
By Kenji Thuloweit 412th Test Wing Public Affairs
The future just got brighter for Edwards Air Force Base schools thanks to a $63.5 million Department of Defense grant that was approved last week. The grant will go to the Muroc Joint Unified School District, which oversees schools at Edwards. The amount is for $63,583,420 and will fund the first of two phases to modernize or replace school facilities on base. “Our military families sacrifice a great deal to support our nation, so our school-age children and their educational facilities are one of my top family priorities,” said Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer, 412th Test Wing commander. “This investment in our elementary school is a result of a great deal of hard work between the Muroc Joint Unified School District, congress, the Air Force and the Department of Defense.” School district officials say they were informed that the director of the Office of Economic Adjustment signed the grant award and a formal letter notifying the district of the award has been received.
Irving L. Branch Elementary on Edwards was built in the 1950s. (U.S. Air Force photo)
“The next step in the process is a kickoff meeting where OEA briefs the distinct on the requirements of the grant, the rules and laws that apply to the grant and general questions,” said Trevor Walker, MJUSD chief business officer. “With the grant being official, we will then be able to begin submitting reimbursement requests to OEA to reimburse us for funds we have already expended moving the projects forward.” Both Desert Junior-Senior High School and Irving L. Branch Elementary were built in the 1950s and Bailey Elementary
Leaky roofs and water damaged ceilings show the age of Branch Elementary School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Ball)
has been closed for several years. Walker explained that the district already has a plan for what it wants to do with the aging schools. “The vision for the facility project will be to move the campuses closer along a centrally shared outdoor amphitheater; See Schools, page 2
Airman Leadership School graduates largest class to date
Reserve Airmen and offer slots to sister services and civilians. ALS is a five-week United States Air Force program designed to develop Airmen into effective frontline supervisors. It is the first professional military education that enlisted Air Force members encounter. ALS focuses on building leadership and team development abilities as well as effective communication. Congratulations to all the graduates who took another step forward in their careers! Class 17C Graduates
Airman Leadership School Class 17C poses for a group photo in front of a B-1B Lancer March 14. The class is the largest ALS class to ever graduate from Edwards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joseph Gocong)
By Kenji Thuloweit 412th Test Wing Public Affairs
The 412th Force Support Squadron’s Airman Leadership School graduated 45 senior airmen, one U.S. Marine lance corporal and two civilians March 23 at Club Muroc. Master Sgt. Daniel Magas, ALS commandant, said Class 17C is the largest class to graduate after Edwards ALS expanded its class size to accommodate Air National Guard and
Bonnie Mcgee, Air Force Test Center (Civilian) Carl Schlosser, VMX-22, (U.S. Marine Corps) Kristina Lacoste, American Forces Network Broadcast Center Andrew Carroll, 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Timothy Hayes, 412th AMXS Jesse Bleickhart, 412th AMXS Micheal Meyer, 412th AMXS Tyler Broadfoot, 412th AMXS Michael Siacunco, 9th Operations Group (Beale Air Force Base, California) William Fox, 9th OG Devin Lamere, 9th OG Luke Nowland, 912th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Vipul Chandra, 912th AMXS Deshawn Walden, 412th Test Wing Donnie Brown, Jr., 812th Civil Engineer Squadron
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Grant to provide first phase of school improvements From Schools, page 1
reopening Bailey Elementary; building a new Branch Elementary and modernizing Desert Junior-Senior High School. This will be done in two large phases,” Walker said. The first phase will focus on grades transitional-kindergarten to 6th grade as well as some shared-use buildings between the schools. The district plans to modernize Bailey Elementary with new kindergarten wings constructed. At the same time, the old Payne campus (also known as the Center of Excellence) will be demolished to make room for a brand new Branch Elementary. Some of the shared-use buildings being discussed are an amphitheater, a library-multimedia center and a formal theater. Once phase one is completed, elementary students will occupy Bailey and the new Branch, according to Walker. “Phase two will start with the students at Desert High occupying the former Branch school temporarily so the Desert school construction can begin. The campus will be modernized with some new construction. At the conclusion of construction, students will return to Desert and the facilities at the former Branch campus will be demolished. The scope of this phase is contingent on both Office of Economic Adjustment funding
Decades of exposure and use have caused deterioration of many structures at Branch Elementary. (U.S. Air Force photos by Christopher Ball)
“The vision for the facility project will be to move the campuses closer along a centrally shared outdoor amphitheater; reopening Bailey Elementary; building a new Branch Elementary and modernizing Desert Junior-Senior High School.” Trevor Walker Muroc Joint Unified School District and the district’s ability to find more match money,” said Walker. Desert High and Branch Elementary fall on a DOD list of 33 schools across the nation that are a priority for funding. Both schools qualify for the Public Schools on Military Installations Grant Program for renovation, repair or reconstruction of their facilities. However, in order to qualify for the grant, local districts must come up with 20 percent of matching funds, which has been difficult for the Muroc district as military bases like Edwards are not taxed like civilian communities throughout the state, which can create bond measures to pay for schools. A measure last year to get the matching funds from the state of California produced no real money and MJUSD had to come up with another way to get the 20 percent matching funds, according to Walker. “The district was able to move forward with the proposal and application for phase one by proposing our match be in-kind and a non-cash match. While this has provided enough match to move forward, we do not yet have enough match monies to complete both phases of the project,” said Walker. The district had to demonstrate that the modernization of Bailey Elementary and the ultimate demolition of Branch saved money and would achieve the
desired match that the DOD required, Walker said. He added that the district is working with the California Department of General Services and Office of Public School Construction to attempt to find additional match dollars through special allocations such as seismic retrofit and facility hardship dollars. However, the process to obtain these funds is very technical and requires special evaluations. “Based on initial discussions with the authorizing agencies, we are hopeful these will assist in providing the much needed match. But, at this time we are still millions short of the required match for the comprehensive project,” Walker said. Still, district officials say they are elated with the recent grant award and look forward to the future construction and renovations. “Rebuilding our elementary school is an important first step, but our high school is also in desperate need of a new facility,” said Schaefer. “I look forward to partnering with the state of California to garner the matching funds required to rebuild Desert High School as the next phase of this important project. The quality of our schools will continue to be a recruitment and retention issue for our workforce, which makes it critical to support our important test mission at Edwards AFB.”
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412th Force Support Squadron upcoming events Force Support Squadron 275-3826
NEW Midnight Meal Option! The Zodiac Grill food truck is now at the Hangar 1600 parking lot serving food from 10 a.m.-1 a.m., Monday-Friday. USO Special Event: “Bosch” screening is Monday, April 10 at 4 p.m. in the Base Theater. The USO is bringing a special screening of the Amazon original series “Bosch” to Edwards. Come out for a question-and-answer session with actors Titus Welliver, Amy Aquino and executive producer Henrik Bastin, followed by a screening of the show. You will have a chance to get autographs after the screening! Easter Extravaganza is April 15. Enjoy a range of Easter events all in one day! Have breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 9-11 a.m. at High Desert Lanes. Price includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, fresh fruit, juice or coffee and three games with rental shoes. Bring your camera to take pictures with the Easter Bunny! Pre-registration is required. A free egg hunt will be held 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Wings and Rogers fields. An underwater egg hunt will be from 2-4 p.m. at the Oasis Aquatic Center. Retrieve eggs from the surface and bottom of the pool. Call for prices. The hunts are open to all children. You never know what goodies the Easter Bunny has left! Attend all three events for a chance to win a giant chocolate bunny!
Airman and Family Readiness
277-0723 10 Steps to Federal Employment is April 11, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Ten Steps to Federal Employment teaches the easy-to-follow, step-by-step process for analyzing your qualifications through tracking and following up with your USAJOBS applications. Registration 24 hours prior to class is REQUIRED. Pre-Separation Counseling is April 12, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Pre-Separation Counseling is a prerequisite for the five-day Transition Assistance Program. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend. Plan My Move is Wednesday, April 12, from 2-3 p.m. Edwards’ “Plan My Move” seminar will assist you in ensuring you select the proper path for a successful PCS, whether it be planning for an OCONUS or CONUS move. Credit & Debt Management is April 13, 2;303:30 p.m. This workshop will enable participants to understand and utilize credit wisely and manage debt ratios more effectively. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend.
Arts and Crafts Center/Auto Hobby
275-ARTS/AUTO String Art Class is April 12 at 5 p.m. Class is for ages 16 and up. All supplies provided. Minimum participation is 6, max is 20. Call for prices and to sign up. Spring Card Making is April 13, 5-7 p.m. Sign up by April 11. Ages 16 and older. Learn to create four cards: Easter, Mother’s Day, wedding, and boy’s birthday. You will use an embossing machine, stamps and punches. Bring your own
tape runner! Mosaics and Drinks Class is April 19 at 5 p.m. Adults only, 21 years and older. Supplies and first drink included! Beverages supplied by Club Muroc. Minimum participation is 6, max is 20. Call for prices. Mosaics Class is April 22 at 2:30 p.m. Open to all ages. All supplies provided. Children under 16 must have a guardian present. Minimum participation is 6, max is 20. To sign up for classes, call 275-ARTS. 2017 Air Force Photo Contest — Submit your photos May 1-31. This year’s theme is travel destinations. Participants can enter up to two original images that adhere to the theme. Open to eligible adults and children ages 6-17. Amazon gift cards awarded to the top three winners in each category. Visit MyAirForceLife.com/Photo-Contest.
Club Muroc
275-CLUB Kids Klub is April 11, 5-7 p.m. Club Members only. Games, prizes and complimentary kids meal for ages 12 and under. Adults must supervise their children. Easter Brunch is April 16. Seatings begin at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Reservations required. Dean Edwards Comedy Show is April 27 at 7 p.m.. Free show at Stripes Lounge in the Oasis Community Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Adult situational material; ages 18 and older only.
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Single Airman Venice Segway Trip is May 20 from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sign up by April 4 at the Oasis Community Center. Separate prices for single Airmen and all others. Explore Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach. This trip includes a twohour guided Segway tour of the area plus plenty of time to explore on your own. You must be 18 years or older with a valid driver’s license.
Library
275-BOOK Special Easter Bunny Story Time is April 14 at 10 a.m. Toddlers and pre-school children are invited to join us for a wonderful story time and to create very unique craft projects. Volunteer readers are welcome!
Education and Training
277-2713 2018 Civilian Force Development Program Call — CDP’s goal is to competitively identify promising employees, select them for the Civilian Developmental Education that best suits their career goals and the needs of the Air Force, and then place those employees in a follow-on assignment that will utilize their CDE and experience. The deadline for application nominations to AFPC is May 1 each year, and the selection boards meet in September and announce selections. CDE submission guidance will be available at Brown Bag Lunches at the Education Center, Bldg. 2453, from noon to 1 p.m. April 7 and 14. No pre-registration is necessary, just bring your lunch. Some of the discussion topics will be how to prepare your resume, understanding mobility agreements, CDP and understanding the different civilian education program requirements.
Oasis Community Center
275-CNTR Billiards Tournament is April 14, 5-7 p.m. Top three players will win Cinemark movie tickets! “America’s Got Talent” trip is April 29, from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Come to an audition taping of “America’s Got Talent” with Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Mel B. and host Nick Cannon. Drop by Oasis to sign up. Must be 12 years or older to attend the taping. Under 18 needs to be accompanied by a guardian. Participants will get there early so they can enjoy lunch and sites in downtown Pasadena. Sign up at the Oasis Community Center by April 21.
Adopt me! Sweet Daisy is a 4-year-old dachshund mix that lives to be loved. She’s a doll and enjoys the company of the more adult crowd and a quieter home. She does well with most other dogs but would love to be the only princess in your life as well. Daisy is completely vetted and searching for the perfect home.Call APET at 258-9525 for more information.
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275-CAMP Climbing Wall Class is April 18, 5-6:30 p.m. Register by April 14. Call for cost. Learn all the fundamentals of climbing. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Climbing wall is located behind Oasis Aquatic Center. Spaces are limited! Land sailing program operates by private bookings only. Must be cleared with flightline one week prior to scheduled event. If you have any questions, call ODR. Paintball field is now open! The paintball field is open by reservation only. If you have any questions, call ODR at 275-2267. Adult swim lessons are Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Tuesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ten sessions, ages 15 and older. Lessons focus on people terrified of water and extreme beginners. For more information and prices, call ODR. Riding Stables where you can board your horses are available. There is a limit of four stalls per patron. Fees can be paid monthly and there is a discount for additional horses. Please call ODR for more details. Overnight Camping at Branch Park — Come and get a wilderness experience right here on base. This is a primitive campground with no potable water, no telephones, no electricity and no RVs. Numerous openings in RV Storage! Come over and park your equipment for our low prices and have access to them anytime you need.
Rosburg Fitness Center
275-GYM1 Extramural Disc Golf Handicap League begins April 16 at Mojave Greens Disc Golf Course by the gym. Join the free extramural disc golf league. Sign-ups are due by April 13. Sign up by stopping by the fitness center or call 275-4961 for more information. Lunchtime Volleyball begins April 18. Sign up by April 12. Sign up as an individual and you will be placed on a team of three or four. Games will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. or noon. Sign up at the fitness center front counter or call. Run with History Half Marathon, 10K & 5K — The new date for the Run with History Half Marathon/10K/5K is Oct. 14. Registration is now available at active.com. For more information, please contact the Rosburg Fitness Center at 275-GYM1. Equipment orientation classes are Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m.; Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m.; and Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. Not sure how to use equipment or what it does for you? Stop by the front desk and sign up for this one-hour class. We want you to get the most out of your workout.
Muroc Lake Golf Course
275-PUTT MLGC Golf Tournament is Saturday, April 22, with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Price includes green fees, cart fee, lunch and prizes following golf. Format is 18-hole, four-person scramble. Limited to the first 18 teams to sign up. Sign up by April 17 at the MLGC golf shop.
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Announcements Midnight Meal at Strike Zone Snack Bar — The snack bar will now be open until 11 p.m., Monday-Saturday due to the dining facility renovations. Call-in orders encouraged! Call-in orders taken up to 11 p.m. for pick up by 11:30 p.m. Birthday Bowl - Bowl up to three games free between 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on your birthday. Open to all ages. Bring your ID. Birthday party packages are available. Several price packages are available to include shoes and food.
Youth Programs
275-5437 Summer Camp Volunteers Needed from June 5-Aug. 11. The School Age Annex is looking for volunteers to help this summer with specialty camps. Volunteer as little as 30 minutes of your time. If you have a special talent or passion you would like to share such as for STEM, robotics, inventing/tinkering, photography, creating art of any kind, cooking, drama, music or dance, then contact the School Age Program at 277-8290. Summer Camp is Monday-Friday, June 5-Aug.11, from 6:15 a.m.-6 p.m. Sign-up begins 8 a.m. April 10 at The School Age Annex, Bldg. 6459. Ages are first graders to 8 years with separate camps offered for 9-12 year olds. Fees based on total family income. Breakfast, lunch and snack will be provided. Join us for a fun-filled summer of field trips and activities. Several specialty camps will be offered such as culinary camp, art camp, sports and fitness, drama/music/dance camp, space camp, STEM camp, nature camp, invention camp and photography camp. Field trips include visiting Discovery Cube L.A., Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Hurricane Harbor, Griffith Observatory, Dry Town, KidSpace Museum, ice skating and more. On-base trips include swimming and
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Spring Break Teen Paintball Camp is April 17-21 at the Rod and Gun Paintball Field. Open to ages 13-18. Campers should meet at the Rod and Gun Paintball area NLT 8 a.m. The camp will end at 12 p.m. Parents can pick their teen up at the Rod and Gun or a bus will bring the campers to the BX food court area by 12:30 p.m. Campers should bring water, sun protection, a hat or bandanna, long-sleeve shirts and pants that can be painted up. Campers will be provided guns, ammo, instruction and protective helmets/masks. Campers may bring their own guns. FMI call 275-5437. Deadline to Register is April 10. Spring Fling Basewide Flea Market is April 21, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the BX parking lot. It’s springtime and time to clean out closets, garages and junk rooms and come out to the community-wide flea market. Sell stuff that you are not using and earn some extra cash. For you buyers, come out to find great deals, household items, clothes, and collectibles at a fraction of the price! Operation Megaphone Teen Lock-In is Friday, April 28, 6 p.m.-8 a.m. at the Youth Center. Sign up by April 25 at the Teen Center. Cost covers food, bowling and prizes. This annual event is one of the highlights of the year. The Edwards Teen Center will be hosting a regional lock-in, inviting teens from Vandenberg, L.A. Air Force Base, Nellis AFB, Nevada, China Lake and more. Activities include bowling, man hunt, bouncy castles and NERF WARS. Bring a sleeping bag and pillow!
412th Security Forces Squadron issues speeding citations
The 412th Security Forces Squadron issued 20 speeding citations and processed zero driving suspensions from March 27 through April 2.
Citations issued
1 to 10 mph.................................................3 11 to 15 mph................................................9 16 to 20 mph...............................................4 21 to 24 mph...............................................4 25+ mph......................................................0
Driving privilege suspensions (current)
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Per AFI 31-218 and EAFBI 31-218, a DD Form 1408 Armed Forces traffic tickets (no-fine) are issued to military members. Military members receiving 1408s are subject to Uniform Code of Military Justice action. A U.S. District Court Violation Notice (USDCVN) (a fine) is issued to all civilians, dependents and retirees. If issued a USDCVN, violators may be required to be present at Magistrate Court in Bakersfield, California, receive traffic violation points against their state-issued driver’s license and potentially receive suspension of on-base driving privileges.
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Leadership meets with reporters for media round table By Christopher Ball 412th Test Wing Public Affairs
Leaders and experts from the 412th Test Wing and Air Force Plant 42 met with representatives from civilian media in the Airman and Family Readiness Center March 22 for an Edwards Air Force Base Media Round Table. Led by Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer, 412th Test Wing commander, the open discussion included mission briefs and updates about the mission and future activities of the 412th Test Wing, the 412th Civil Engineer Group, the 412th Operations Group, Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, and the XCITE innovation team. While the civilian reporters did publish several news stories based on the round table from the day, the main focus of the round table was to better inform them about Edwards Air Force Base and its impact on the local community, the Air Force, and the American people. It also gave leaders experience delivering their messages to the media in a more relaxed environment. Christopher Klug, 412th Operations Group technical director, spoke for the
412th OG during the round table. He said that this was his first experience interacting with media. “Interacting with the media is a skill, and since I had not yet demonstrated that skill going into the round table, I was concerned about conveying the right message,” Klug said. “As the roundtable got going and the more we interacted, the more comfortable I felt. Once it was finished I felt very good about the experience.” To help prepare them for the media, the experts were given the chance to participate in a mock round table where they were asked “tough” questions by public affairs staff. “The PA training was very helpful in preparing me for this media roundtable and for future media experiences,” Klug said. “Leaders are answerable to their stakeholders – both those they represent and those who are impacted by their organization’s actions,” said Ed Buclatin, 412th Test Wing Public Affairs director. “They fulfill this obligation by engaging the media. Engagements, like our recent round table, allow the 412th Test
Brig. Gen. Carl Schaefer, 412th Test Wing commander, speaks at a media round table held at the Airman and Family Readiness Center March 22. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joseph Gocong)
Wing leadership to do this, in addition to build working relationships with local and regional media.” Media interest is not limited to leadership though. Anyone living or working on Edwards Air Force Base could possibly face media interaction at one point or another. To avoid being an accidental spokesperson for the base or for the Air Force, base personnel should refer media questions to the public affairs office at 277-3510.
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MDG PAC meets April 13
The 412th Medical Group’s next Patient Advisory Council is April 13 at 11 a.m. at the Main Clinic. The MDG’s PAC serves to promote relationships between the 412th MDG and active duty members, retirees and family members to provide guidance on how to improve the patient experience. Some benefits for patients attending the PAC are information on processes and activities; a better understanding of the healthcare system; a chance to voice improvement suggestions; and an opportunity to provide input on new policies and programs. In turn, the 412th MDG will gain valuable feedback on the priorities and concerns of patients and will help develop programs to meet those needs. For any questions regarding this event, contact Capt. Melvin Tsui at 277-8109. Or e-mail melvin.tsui.1@us.af.mil.
Thomas Mitchell, 812th CES Johnathan Diemer, 412th Security Forces Squadron Nathan Wheeler, 412th SFS Kirsten Bonack, 412th SFS Aaron Bedker, 412th SFS Valeriechanel Ibarra, 412th SFS Garrett Shafer, 412th SFS Alexander Deguzman, 412th SFS Brandon Angles, 412th Operations Support Squadron Keith Cottrell, 412th OSS Teron Butler, 412th Medical Support Squadron Ruth Hartnett, 412th Medical Operations Squadron Patricia Riddle, 412th MDOS Eric Vetelino, 412th Maintenance Squadron Justin Wilmarth, 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron Brandon Wing, 31st TES Akeem Williams, 31st TES Kerstin Young, 412th Communication Squadron (Civilian) Matthew Kelly, 144th Civil Engineer Squadron (California Air National Guard) Lavi Valdez, 147th Combat Communications Squadron (CANG) Anthony Swanson, 190th Security Forces Squadron (CANG) Kristen Chautin, 159th Maintenance Squadron (CANG) Cameron Jones, 162nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (CANG) Christopher Antimisiaris, 452nd Logistics Readiness Squadron (March ARB) Trista Gault, 452nd LRS (March ARB) De Lawrence McClure, 56th Aerial Port Squadron (March ARB) Tyler Gillespie, 56th APS (March ARB) Aguilar Cortez, 452nd Communications Squadron (March ARB) Dominique Johnson, 452nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron (March ARB) Tasheequa Peterson, 56th APS (March ARB)
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This Week in Edwards Flight Test History On April 5, 1947, the second prototype of the Hughes XF-11 twin-boom reconnaissance aircraft made its first complete flight (takeoff and safe landing), piloted by Howard Hughes. (Edwards History Office file photo)
2017 Military Retiree Appreciation Day set for May 6 By Kenji Thuloweit 412th Test Wing Public Affairs
Edwards AFB’s 2017 Military Retiree Appreciation Day will be held May 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oasis Community Center. Military retirees and spouses are invited to come out and learn about programs that affect retirees and receive some free services during the visit. Legal services, immunizations, retiree benefits information, door prizes and refreshments will be available. Dental services will be available to 40 eligible retirees including limited dental exams and radiographs. Call 661-2772872 to make an appointment. For more information on the Edwards 2017 Military Retiree Appreciation Day, contact the Retiree Activity Office at 661277-4931; or email 412tw.rao@us.af.mil. Volunteers are also needed. To volunteer, please contact Senior Airman Ronald Flanagan at 277-5053.
Military retirees can come to Edwards May 6 to get updated on information and enjoy some free services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jet Fabara)
Sign-ups available for this year’s Green Dot classes
By Kenji Thuloweit 412th Test Wing Public Affairs
Team Edwards members can sign up now for Green Dot classes. People can register for their yearly class via myETMS at https://myetms.wpafb.af.mil. Click on the Self-Registration tab at the top of the menu, then search for the class by course number and click Go. There are three classes available to take. The course numbers and titles are CHQPDV0000500SU, 2017 Integrated SAPR/ Suicide Prevention Training (Green Dot) Refresher; CHQPDV0000400SU, 2017 Integrated SAPR/Suicide Prevention Training (Green Dot) Initial; and CHQPDVOOOO600SU, 2017 Peer Influencer Workshop (Green Dot) Bystander. Classes will run until Sept. 31. The Air Force contracted the non-profit Green Dot organization to provide violence prevention tools to the total Air Force. The program was implemented at the beginning of 2016. Green Dot prepares organizations to implement a strategy of violence prevention that reduces power-based interperson-
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