Fortnightly News - December 2019

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FORTNIGHTLY NEWS

December 2019

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Snapshots Vance AFB

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“The Vance View Point Fortnightly News” magazine is a monthly publication of the 71st Force Support Squadron designed to inform military and civilians of events, programs and services offered to Vance Air Force Base.

CONTENTS NOVEMBER FEATURES 1 Free Movies 2 Snapshots w/ Santa 3-4 School Age Care & Child Development Center 5-8 Kid’s Zone 9 Vance AFB Library 10 Outdoor Recreation 11 Bradley Fitness Center 12 Cherokee Lodge 13 Single Airmen Program 14 Education & Training Center & NAF Human Resources 15 Crosswinds Club 16 Falcon’s Nest Bowling Center & Airmen and Family Readiness Center 17 Arts & Crafts & ITT 18 I.C.E. Customer Evaluation 19-20 Sponsors

Highlights

Director, 71 FSS Mr. Shane Schmitt

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Deputy Director, 71 FSS Maj John Lupo Operations Officer, 71 FSS Mr. Jeff Clark Superintendent SMSgt Felisha Whitlow Unit Coordinator Mrs. Samantha Camacho

FREE EVENT Open to all Military, DoD GS, NAF & Contractors Families’

Crosswinds Club

December 6th, 2019 1630-1830

Snapshots

Vance AFB

Santa

Special Who-guests

Snacks, Crafts & Games

Marketing Director Ms. Angela Schoffstall Marketing Publicist Mrs. Chasity Bowles Ms. Jade Bowman Operations Clerk Ms. Abigail Sackett

FREE Door Prizes

Enjoy a free movie in the comfortable theater seating on a brand new HD screen and surround sound system.

2 Snap Shots with Santa You better watch out You better not cry Better not pout I'm telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town.

5-8 KIDS ZONE

You can be sure to find fun in the Kids Zone with all sorts of puzzles.

DIRECTORY Arts & Crafts & ITT 306 McAffrey Ave. Bldg, 305 Tues-Fri 1000-1700 580-213-7402 Airmen & Family Readiness Center 446 McAffrey Ave. Bldg. 314 Ste. 15 Mon-Thu 0730-1630 Fri 0900-1630 580-213-6330 Bradley Fitness Center Bldg. 316 Sun & Sat 0800-2000 Mon-Thu 0500-2300 Fri 0500-2100 Holiday 0800-1600 580-213-7670 Cherokee Lodge 426 Goad St. Bldg. 714 Sun-Sat 0600-2200 213-7358 Child Development Center Bldg. 336 Mon-Fri 0630-1730 580-213-7310 Civilian Personnel Office 246 Brown Pkwy. Bldg. 500, Ste. 124 Mon-Fri 0730-1630 580-213-5074 Community Recreation Vance AFB, OK 580) 213-6096 Crosswinds Club 454 Fisher Rd. Bldg. 601 Mon-Fri 0630-0930 Breakfast Tue, Thu & Fri 1100-1300 Lunch 580-213-7824

Education & Training Center 446 McAffrey, Bldg. 314, Ste. 6 Mon-Thu 0730-1630 Fri 0900-1600 580-213-7388 Falcon’s Nest Bowling Center 308 Sawyer Rd. Bldg. 354 Tue-Fri 1100-1900 Sat 1200-2000 580-213-7331 FSS Administration 246 Brown Parkway, Ste120 Mon-Friday 0730-1630 580-213-7245 Golf Driving Range Fox Drive, Bldg. 236 Sun-Sat 24/7 580-213-7402 FSS Marketing Sponsorship & Advertising 246 Brown Pkwy.

Bldg. 500, Ste. 003 Mon-Thu 0800-1700 Fri 0900-1600 580-213-7950 Military Personnel 246 Brown Pkwy. Bldg. 500, Ste. 124 Mon-Wed & Fri 0800-1600 Thu 0800-1500 580-213-7500 NAF Human Resources 246 Brown Pkwy. Bldg. 500, Ste. 124 Mon-Fri 0900-1500 580-213-6524 / 213-7712 Outdoor Recreation Scott Rd. Bldg. 244, Dock 4 Mon-Fri 0845-1645 580-213-7348

School Age Care (Youth Center) 323 McAffrey Rd. Bldg. 323 Mon-Fri 0630-0800 & 1500-1730 Holiday 0630-1730 580-213-7474 School Liaison 400 Young Rd Bldg. 200 room 209a Mon - Fri 0730-1630 580-213-6285 Teen Center Whittington St. Bldg. 455 Mon-Fri 1500-2000 Holiday 1200-1700 580-213-7166 Retiree Activities Office 400 Young Rd. Bldg. 200 Ste. 102 Mon-Fri 0730-1630 580-213-7859 Studio 71 Print Shop 246 Brown Pkwy.

Bldg. 500, Ste. 003 Mon-Thu 0800-1700 Fri 0900-1600 580-213-6459/6176 Vance AFB Library 446 McAffrey Ave. Bldg. 314 Mon,Tue & Thu 1000-1800 Wed 1030-1830 Fri-Sat 1300-1700 Holiday 1200-1800 580-213-7368

Thompson Ave. Bldg. 455 Fri 1900 Sat 1430 / 1630 / 1900 Sun 1430

FREE MOVIES PDC THEATER

Sunday Dec 1 1430- Downtown Abbey (PG)

Sunday Dec 15 1430- Elf (PG)

Friday Dec 6 1900- Hustlers (R)

Friday Dec 20 1900- It: Chapter 2 (R)

Saturday Dec 7 1430- Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince (PG) 1630- Judy (PG-13) 1900- The Goldfinch (R)

Saturday Dec 21 1430- It’s a Wonderful Life (PG) 1630- Ad Astra (PG-13) 1900- Joker (R)

Sunday Dec 8 1430- Polar Express (PG)

Sunday Dec 22 1430- Polar Express (PG)

Friday Dec 13 1900- Rambo: Last Blood (R) Saturday Dec 14 1430- Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone (PG) 1630- A Christmas Carol (PG) 1900- It: Chapter 2 (R)

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FREE Movies

Movies Subject to Change

Crosswinds Club

December 6th, 2019

1630-1830

Vance AFB

Snapshots

Santa

Special Who-guests

Snacks, Crafts & Games

FREE Door Prizes

FREE EVENT Open to all Military, DoD GS, NAF & Contractors Families’

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323 McAffrey Rd. Bldg. 323

SCHOOL AGE CARE

Mon-Fri 0630-0800 & 1500-1730 Holiday 0630-1730 580-213-7474

YOUTH CENTER school-age-program Air Force Services

Openings Available

School Age Care has immediate openings for youth ages 5-12 years.

Call 213-7474 for more information.

Full Day Openings

School Age Care is open full days during Enid Public School closings, Call 213-7474 if you need care for any upcoming school breaks!

Check out their calendar for all sorts of fun in December for your kids!

December 2019 Sun

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2 Pony Bead Stained Glass Ornaments

3 Dino Dig-Crystals

4 Cheer Club

5 Soap Making

6 Triple Play

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9 Dino Eggs

10 Parent Involvement— Stocking for Soldiers

11 Gymnastics

12 Lego Club

13 Triple Play

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16 Truck Ornaments for Families

17 Fake Snow Experiment - STEM

18 Painting Club

19 Hot Chocolate Dramatic Play

20 Triple Play

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26 Full Day FAMILY DAY@ CDC

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Making Snow Globes

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Full Day

Cooking Club—red velvet cookies

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31 Full Day Sewing Club

Full Day

Triple Play & Sumo Suit Wrestling

323 McAffrey Rd. Bldg. 323

SCHOOL AGE CARE

Mon-Fri 0630-0800 & 1500-1730 Holiday 0630-1730 580-213-7474

YOUTH CENTER school-age-program Air Force Services

SAC youth crea ting a pumpkin volc ano

ls Clubs of Boys & Gir Contest America Art

oga Club Vance SAC Y

334 Phillips Rd, Bldg. 336 Mon-Fri 0630-1730 580-213-7310

CHILD

DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Parent Advisory Board Meeting

December 5th at 1130 at the Crosswinds Club E-Lounge.

Open to all personnel with children enrolled in any CYP.

Parents Day Out

December 7th open 1200-1700 at the Child Development Center.

Register by December 4th by contacting the CDC at 580-213-7310. $20 per child, there is limited space. 6 weeks - 12 years old are welcomed!

Change in Parent’s Night Out 2020

Beginning in January 2020, PNO will be open 1730-2230. $20 per child with enrollment in CYP.

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CONNECT THE DOTS Draw a line from dot number 1 to dot number 2, then from dot number 2 to dot number 3 and so on.

Continue to join the dots together until you have connected all the dots. Then color the picture!

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FIND 10 DIFFERENCES

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MAZE !

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WORD SEARCH

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446 McAffrey Ave. Bldg. 314 Mon,Tue & Thu 1000-1800 Wed 1030-1830 Fri-Sat 1300-1700 Holiday 1200-1800 580-213-7368

VANCE AFB LIBRARY

Winter Craft & Story Time

December 13th open 1600-1700 at the Vance AFB Library. Ages 12 & under welcomed, call 580-213-7368 now to reserve a spot!

Open Story Time

December 17th open 0900-1000 at the Vance AFB Library.

Bring your 0-4 year old for stories where we will incorporate songs, games crafts & more!

3D Printer

Ever wanted to try using a 3D printer? Visit the Vance AFB Library to sign up for your turn to make a FREE print! You can create your own CAD design or download one from their recommended website.

Online Database

The USAF offers the AF Libraries thousands of free online resources, such as worldwide newspapers, magazines, movies, eBooks, audio books, language lessons, and MORE! All of these are FREE! If you would like to see everything that is available, log into you AF Portal or ask a library staff member for more information. *please note the access code or instructions given Located on the AF Portal in the top right is a tab labeled “Library Resources.” Under the drop down menu select ”Online Resources” and browse all that is available. The tabs on the left hand side have different categories you can go through.

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273 Scott Rd. Bldg. 244, Dock 4 Mon-Fri 0845-1645 580-213-7348

OUTDOOR

RECREATION / EQUIPMENT RENTAL

Anyone with base access can rent from Outdoor Recreation.

Reservation Policy

• Minimum one-day rental fee will be used as a deposit • Active duty can reserve 30 days prior to pick up date • All other authorized personnel can reserve 15 days prior to pick up date

Weekend Rentals

The weekend is defined as Saturday and Sunday. If the equipment is picked up after 1400 on Friday, you will not be charged for that day.

Weekly Discount

You can save 20% on all items rented for seven or more days!

Rentable Equipment - Stop by their office to locate their full equipment list or go to www.vanceafb71fss.com/outdoor-recreation-1 Utility Trailers 15 ft. Flatbed Trailer 12 ft. Utility Trailer W/Ramp 8 ft. Tilt Utility Trailer 5x10 Trailer W/Ramp Extend - A - Truck Kayak Trailer

Daily $15.00 $15.00 $10.00 $15.00 $6.00 $15.00

Wkd $25.00 $25.00 $17.50 $25.00 $10.00 $25.00

Household Items Carpet Shampooer Vacuum Cleaner Fan or Sewing Machine

Daily $10.00 $1.00 $2.00

Wkd $15.00

Miscellaneous Appliance Dolly w/Strap Ladder - 8 ft. or 10 ft.

Air Compressor Power Washer - Gas Gas Generator

Daily $4.00 $1.00 $15.00 $10.00 $5.00

Wkd $25.00 $15.00 $8.00

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414 McAffrey, Bldg. 316 Sun & Sat 0800-2000 Mon-Thu 0500-2300 Fri 0500-2100 Holiday 0800-1600 580-213-7670

BRADLEY

FITNESS CENTER

Arm Balances Yoga

December 19th starting 1830 at the Bradley Fitness Center.

Come strengthen the core, shoulders, triceps and biceps and learn the science behind yoga arm balance.

Soar into Shape

Initial Weigh-in January 9th & 10th open 0800-1500.

Final Weigh-in February 7th open 0800-1500.

Create a team and start losing weight for the new year! The top 3 teams with the most points at the end of the competition wins. Contact Bradley Fitness Center for more information.

Instructors 30 & 30 Ashley Freeman Barre Nette Redman HIIT Kristen Johnson Spinning, Spinning Bootcamp Nicole Cole Total Body Kellie Jensen Turbo Kick, PiYo Leslie Fossum Yoga Abby Turner Zumba, Zumbini Karen Higbee

Bradley Fitness & Sports Center

Bldg 316 * 213-7670 Mon-Thurs 0500-2300 Fri 0500-2100 Sat-Sun 0800-2000 Holidays 0800-1600 Now open 24/7,

See the front desk for details.

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426 Goad St. Bldg. 714 Sun-Sat 0600-2200 213-7358

CHEROKEE LODGE

Military, DoD GS, NAF & Contractors family are able to use these services.

Do you have family coming to visit for the holidays? Stop by the Cherokee Lodge to reserve a room! They offer clean and comfortable rooms at an affordable price.

All of the rooms are equipped with a queen bed, air conditioning, refrigerator, television, coffee maker and a microwave. The family quarters offers an additional full kitchen and sofa bed.

Retired and active duty E-9s and O-6s and above, the Lodge offers two bedroom DV suites. Please call the Wing Protocol Office at 580-213-7253 if you would like to reserve.

Our room rates are as follows: $77.00 Standard Room (VQ) $82.00 Family Quarters (TLF) $93.00 Distinguished Visitor Quarters (DVQ) To make a reservation, contact (580) 213-7358 or make one online at http://af.dodloding.net/property/Vance-AFB

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414 McAffrey, Bldg. 316 Vance AFB, OK 580) 213-6096

COMMUNITY RECREATION SINGLE AIRMEN PROGRAM All events are FREE to single airmen.

Register by contacting lorraine.reimer@us.af.mil at (580) 213-6096 or stop by Bldg. 316 in Rm. 131. Open to all Enlisted and Officers.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE AIR FORCE SERVICES ACTIVITY

iFLY Indoor Skydiving

December 7th open 0800-1730 Register by December 4th before 1630. Limited Spots. Airmen will experience the rush of flying in a indoor air tunnel with the help of coaches. Each participant will get three flights and a digital photo.

Yoga and Essential Oils Workshop

December 12th open 1845-2000 Register by December 6th before 1630. Limited Spots. Airmen will stretch away their holiday stress as they learn how to use tools like yoga paired with essential oils to enhance physical and emotional sensations.

Glass Blowing at Blue Sage Studios

December 14th open 0930-1730 Register by December 5th before 1630. Limited Spots. Airmen will learn the art of blowing glass with a demonstration. After the demonstration, participants will get the opportunity to work on their ownNAME creation.

ACTIVITY PHONE NUMBER INSTALLA

LOGO AREA

Airmen at Vance AFBLeaparticipating in Recharge for Resiliency events!

Airmen participating in Zip Lining

Loryn & Hunter prepare to go Sky Diving

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doing Iasia having fun ng wi ro Th Axe

Zoe practicing cake decorating

446 McAffrey, Bldg. 314, Ste. 6

EDUCATION

Mon-Thu 0730-1630 Fri 0900-1600 580-213-7388

& TRAINING CENTER

Do you have questions about completing your CCAF? Are you confused on the difference between the Montgomery GI Bill and Post 9/11 Bill? Do you need guidance on tuition assistance or CLEP/DANTES options?

Come by the Education Office in Building 314 for assistance. You can contact them at 213-7388 or email Terra.breault@us.af.mil for additional information/questions.

December Test Dates: FAA – December 3rd, 10th and 17th @ 1300.

AFOQT – December 9th @ 0800 DLPT/DLAB – December 4th and 18th @ 0800 CDC – December 12th American Military University A representative will be on base on December 19th at 1000-1400 in Bldg. 314.

246 Brown Pkwy. Bldg. 500, Ste. 124 Mon-Fri 0900-1500 580-213-6524 / 213-7712

NAF

HUMAN RESOURCES NAF Jobs Moving

NAFjobs.org has been moved to USAJobs.gov and will be active on December 2nd.

Training Pamphlets NAF HR has training pamphlets for applicants and hiring managers to assist them with using the new website. The first pamphlet will help your NAF job applicants apply for jobs in USAJOBS. The second pamphlet will help Hiring Managers handle Hiring Certificates the NAF HR Office will send them.

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454 Fisher Rd. Bldg. 601

CROSSWINDS

Mon-Fri 0630-0930 Breakfast Mon-Fri 1100-1300 Grill Menu Tue, Thu & Fri 1100-1300 Buffet 580-213-7824

CLUB

Spouses Night

December 10th open 1600-2100 at the Crosswinds Club. Come out and socialize, enjoy a drink and play crud in a safe family friendly environment. Bar will be open with light snacks available for purchase.

Pub Trivia

December 11th, 2019 at the Crosswinds Club.

Trivia starts promptly at 1800, grill open 1730-2100. Order food to-go! 580-213-7824

Save the Date!

Wine Tasting January 17th at the Crosswinds Club.

Kiddie Bingo January 30th at the Crosswinds Club.

More information to follow

Club Lunch

Grill menu available Monday - Friday 1100-1300 Buffet open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 1100-1300

Grill Menu

Italian Buffet and Grill Menu

Grill Menu

Southern Buffet Asian Buffet and Grill Menu and Grill Menu

Spouses Night

Grill Menu

Grill Taco Buffet and Grill Menu Menu

Home style Buffet Holiday Buffet and Grill Menu and Grill Menu

Grill Menu

Western Buffet and Grill Menu

Chicken Buffet and Grill Menu

Grill Menu

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Grill Menu

Cajun Buffet and Grill Menu

Closed Closed Closed Closed

308 Sawyer Rd. 354

FALCON’S NEST

Tue - Fri 1100-1900 Sat 1200-2000 580-213-7331

BOWLING CENTER

Bowling Center Opens December 3rd, 2019!

Open Mon - Fri 1100-1900 & Sat 1200-2000 Grill will close 30 mins before end of day.

Ham Shoot

Dec 3-20, 2019 at the Falcon’s Nest Bowling Center.

Win a FREE Ham by one of the following: � Kids 12 & under w/bumpers must score at least 100 � Adults must get at least 3 strikes in a row Limit one per participant.

Intramural Bowling League

January 9th, 1730 at the Falcon’s Nest Bowling Center for team and individual sign-up.

446 McAffrey Ave. Bldg. 314 Ste. 15 Mon-Thu 0730-1630 Fri 0930-1630 580-213-6330

AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS CENTER

We are here to assist military members and their families to navigate through many aspects of work and personal life: transition assistance, deployments, relocation assistance, life counseling, spouse employment, finances, and much more!

14 Programs Air Force Aid Society Air Force Families Forever Air Force Warrior and Survivor Care Casualty Assistance Deployment Employment Assistance Exceptional Family Member Program

Personal Financial Readiness Services Personal and Work Life Outreach Relocation Assistance Survivor Benefit Plan Transition Assistance Program Volunteer Resources Voting Program

Check out Vance 71 FSS on Youtube to watch the new A&FRC commercials.

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306 McAffrey Ave. Bldg, 305 Tues-Fri 1000-1700 580-213-7402

ARTS & CRAFTS

INFORMATION, TICKETS & TRAVEL

The Prophecy Show

December 5th, 2019 at 1900 at the Stride Bank Center. Tickets only $37 each, purchase them at ITT.

Christmas with the Isaacs

December 12th, 2019 at 1900 at the Stride Bank Center. Tickets only $22 each, purchase them at ITT.

Justin Moore and Tracy Lawrence

The Late Nights and Longnecks Tour February 22nd, 2020 at 1930 at the Stride Bank Center. Tickets only $32 each, purchase them at ITT.

Harlem Globetrotters

March 12th, 2020 at 1900 at the Stride Bank Center.

Tickets only $21 each, purchase them at ITT.

PRCA Xtreme Bulls

March 28th, 2020 at 1930 at the Stride Bank Center.

Tickets only $15 each, purchase them at ITT.

Chicago - Live in Concert

April 1st, 2020 at 1930 at the Stride Bank Center.

Tickets only $63 each, purchase them at ITT.

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I.C.E.

CUSTOMER EVALUATION

You could win an FSS gift card!

We want to hear from you. If you see an FSS facility or staff member that should receive special recognition for a job well done, or have other feedback for us, consider submitting an ICE Comment and be entered into a monthly drawing! Each month we will publish the winners in our magazine.

Your input enables us to improve our programs, services, and facilities for you, your our #1 CUSTOMER!

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SPONSOR

FIRST COMMAND

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The Prohecy Show ITT Parent’s Advisory Board Italian Buffet CROSSWINDS

Southern Buffet CROSSWINDS

Snapshots w/ Santa Asian Buffet CROSSWINDS

iFLY Indoor Skydiving R4R Parent’s Day Out

Christmas with the Isaacs ITT Spouses Night CROSSWINDS

Yoga & Essential Oils Workshop R4R

Winter Craft & Story Time LIBRARY

Taco Buffet CROSSWINDS

Home Style Buffet CROSSWINDS

Holiday Buffet CROSSWINDS

Chicken Buffet CROSSWINDS

Cajun Buffet CROSSWINDS

Open Story Time LIBRARY Western Buffet CROSSWINDS

AETC Family Day

AETC Family Day

Glass Blowing at Blue Sage Studios R4R