71FSS
FORTNIGHTLY NEWS OCTOBER 2019
Fall Fest & Haunted Hustle Pg. 7 Pub Trivia & Spouses Night Pg. 5
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71 FSS Command Director Mr. Shane Schmitt
Deputy Maj John Lupo
Superintendent SMSgt Felisha Whitlow
Operations Officer Mr. Jeff Clark
Unit Coordinator Mrs. Samantha Camacho
CONTENTS Places to Eat Pg 1-2 Get Creative Pg 3-4 Things to do Pg 5-6 Family Fun Pg 7-8 Single Airmen Program pg 9-10 Start Exploring Pg 11-12 Things to Know Pg 13-14 Sponsors Pg 15-17 American Forces Travel pg 18 ICE Pg 19 FSS Activity Hours Pg 20
Falcon’s Nest Bowling Center Mon-Fri 0630-1400 Sat 1200-1700
Bowling will be closed Oct 21 - Nov 9 due to renovations
Crosswinds Club
Breakfast M-F 0630-0930 Lunch M-F 1100-1300 grill Tue, Thu & Fri 1100-1300 buffet Order to go! 580.213.7824
Crosswinds OCT Buffet Dates
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Tue 1 Roast Beef & Roasted Chicken
Thu 17 Beef Stew and Rice & Chicken
Thu 3 Brisket & Pulled Pork
Fri 18 Bratwurst, Kraut & Sauerbraten
Fri 4 Chicken fried steak & Baked Chicken
Tue 22 Tacos & Enchiladas
Tue 8 Gumbo & Jambalaya
Thu 24 Meatloaf & Chicken Fried Chicken
Thu 10 Pork Chops & Chicken Breast
Fri 25 Seafood Buffet
Fri 11 Chicken Fried Chicken & Smoked Sausage
Tue 29 Chicken Fried Rice & Pepper Steak
Tue 15 Chicken Parmesan & Spaghetti
Thu 31 BBQ Ribs & Chicken
Places to eat
Da Vinci’s is open M-F 0700-1400. They are located on the flight line in Bldg. 171. Serving Chicken Street Tacos daily for $6.95.
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Get Creative Sublimation Did you know that Arts & Crafts can customize mugs, steins, t-shirts, plaques, photo panels and more? The holiday season is creeping up quickly, stop by and pick up a gift for someone now! Holiday Cards Have you thought about how to print your cards for the upcoming season? No worries, Studio 71 has your back! They can cover all of your printing needs and more. They can also design your cards for a small charge if you need help making your ideas into reality. 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.
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Pub Trivia October 2nd,16th & 30th. Trivia starts 1800, grill open 1630-2100 at the Crosswinds Club. Spouses Night October 1st, 15th & 29th open 1600-2100 at the Crosswinds Club. Come out and socialize, enjoy a drink and play crud in a safe family friendly enviroment. Bar will be open with light snacks available for purchase. We Will Rock You October 20th open 1900 at the Stride Bank Center. Tickets only $27 each, purchase them at ITT. ZZ Top November 6th at 1930 at the Stride Bank Center. Tickets only $52 each, purchase them at ITT. The Prophecy Show December 5th at 1900 at the Stride Bank Center. Tickets only $37 each, purchase them at ITT. Christmas with the Isaacs December 12th at 1900 at the Stride Bank Center. Tickets only $22 each, purchase them at ITT. 5
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FREE Movies at the PDC Bldg. 455 4 Oct 1900 - The Matrix: Reloaded (R)
5 Oct 1430 - Spider-Man: Far From Home (PG-13)
1630 - Toy Story 4 (PG) 1900 - Crawl (R) 6 Oct 1430 - The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG) 11 Oct 1900 - Stuber (R) 12 Oct 1430 - Toy Story 4 (PG) 1630 - Yesterday (PG-13) 1900 - American Woman (R) 13 Oct 1430 - Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith (PG-13)
18 Oct 1900 - The Last Black Man in San Francisco (R)
19 Oct 1430 - The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG) 1630 - Spider-Man: Far From Home (PG-13)
1900 - The Matrix Revolutions (R) 20 Oct 1430 - Toy Story 4 (PG) 25 Oct 1900 - American Woman (R) 26 Oct 1430 - Ugly Dolls (PG) 1630 - Toy Story 4 (PG) 1900 - Midsommar (R) 27 Oct 1430 - The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG)
*movies subject to change
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• Pumpkin Painting • Inflatables • Vendor Tables • DJ • FREE Food & Drinks •
Youth Costume Contest
Registration @ 1730
Contest @ 1800
Parents Night Out
October 5th, 2019 open 1800-2300 at the Child Development Center. $20 per child, there is limited space but 6 weeks - 12 years old are welcomed!
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Six Flags: Frontier City OKC
ITT has tickets available for only $25 per person.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
ITT has tickets for only $48 per person.
Halloween Craft & Story Time
October 17th, 2019 open 1600-1700 at the Vance AFB Library.
Elementary aged school children are invited to listen to a story and make a craft. Please call 213-7368 to reserve a spot now!
Open Story Time
October 22nd, 2019 open 0900-1000 at the Vance AFB Library. Open to ages 0-4, children will be interacted with by incorporating songs, games crafts and more with the story.
e r a C e g A School School Age Care has immediate openings for youth ages 5-12 years. Call 213-7474 for more information.
Did you know School Age Care is open full days during Enid Public School closings? Call 213-7474 if you need care for the upcoming fall break!
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Single Airmen Program BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE AIR FORCE SERVICES ACTIVITY
Axe Throwing October 5th open 0900-1730 Register by October 2nd before 1630. Limited Spots.
Airmen will learn the basics of the axe throwing sport in a safe environment. Afterwards they will be transported to Bricktown OKC for lunch and a tour.
Target Day at Red Rock Firearms October 26th open 0700-1300 Register by October 16th before 1630. Limited Spots.
Airmen will be supplied with a rental pistol, targets, eye/ear protection, and 150 rounds of ammunition. Instructors will be giving feedback and tips.
PostOak Zip Line Tour November 9th open 0800-1730 Register by November 6th before 1630. Limited Spots.
Airmen will soar above the treetops along a cable line and zip from platform to platform while enjoying the view.
Cake Decorating w/ Hana Loves November 14th open 1800-2000 at the Crosswinds Club NAME Register by November 11thACTIVITY before 1630. Limited Spots.
Airmen will participate in a cake PHONE decorating class where they will NUMBER LOGO AREA INSTALLATION WEBSITE learn the basics of frosting techniques. 9
Learn more about R4R at myairforcelife.com/R4R
Five stand at Prairie Clays November 16th open 0900-1230 Register by November 14th before 1630. Limited Spots.
Airmen will get an introduction to five stand shooting as well as coaching on how to play.
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.
All events are FREE to single airmen
Register by contacting lorraine.reimer@us.af.mil at 580.213.6096 or stop by Bldg. 316 (Bradley Fitness Center) in Rm. 131. Open to all enlisted & officers 10
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Have you been wanting to explore Oklahoma but not sure what there is to do? Wonder no more! Here are some fun travel ideas along with where to rent equipment you may not own. Daze in a Maze Try to find your way through a 300,000 sq. ft. corn maze with flags for guidance, a bridge to observe and four exits. Is that too easy? Then try their six acre “Jungle Maze� with no flags or maps for guidance! Visit dazeinamaze.com for more information. Orr Family Farm From petting zoos and hay rides and all the way to pumpkin patches, the Orr Family Farm has all sorts of activities for your fall season needs. Located in OKC, you can have all sorts of fun with friends or family. Visit orrfamilyfarm.com for more information. Great Salt Plains The Great Salt Plains is a nice place near Enid, OK for you to stop and camp for a weekend. They have a lake for all fishing enthusiasts and a dig site for those who ever wanted to dig for precious selenite crystals. 11
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Exploring Outdoor Recreation / Equipment Rental Camping
15 ft. Pop-up Camper (2) Person Dome Tent (4) Person Dome Tent (6) Person Dome Tent Sleeping Bag (Cleaning Fee) Cot Futon Sleeping Pads Backpack - With Frame Camp Kit (Hatchet, Saw, Shovel) Stove - Propane Lantern - Propane Heater - Propane Heater - Propane GPS - Hiking Binoculars Compass Generator - Gas Table - Camping Folding
Water Fun
14 ft. Lund Fishing Boat 8 ft. 2-Man Fishing Boat Kayak Stand Up Paddle Boards Knee Board Life Jacket Ski Rope Ski Vest Water Skis Rod and Reel (adult/youth) Bucket, Net, Stringer
Utility Trailers
15 ft. Flatbed Trailer 12 ft. Utility Trailer W/Ramp 8 ft. Tilt Utility Trailer Extend - A - Truck Kayak Trailer
Gardening
Lawn Mower - Gas Weed Eater - Electric Hedge Trimmer - Electric Pole Saw - Electric Leaf Blower - Electric Roto-Tiller Post Hole Digger Fertilizer Spreader Axe Hedge Shears Hoe - Garden Pruning Shears Rake - Garden, Leaf Shovel or Garden Weasel Sledgehammer Spade or Spading Fork Two-Wheel Barrow
Daily $50.00 $3.00 $5.00 $7.00 $15.00 $1.00 $1.00 $2.00 $2.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $8.00 $2.00 $1.00 $5.00 $1.00
Wkd $81.00
Sports / Games
$8.00 $10.00
Daily $40.00 $15.00 $12.00 $10.00 $5.00 $1.00 $2.00 $2.00 $5.00 $2.00 $2.00
Wkd $60.00 $25.00 $20.00 $15.00 $8.00
Bean Bag Toss Game Bike - Mountain or Trailer Bike - Car Rack Bike Helmet Bocce Ball Game Decoys (12) Geese / Ducks Frisbee Golf Golf Clubs Jogging Stroller - Single Jogging Stroller - Double Pickle Ball Ring Toss Game Softball Bat Softball Catcher’s Mask Softball Glove Tennis Racquet Tug-Of-War Rope Sets - Volleyball, Lawn Darts,
Daily $15.00 $15.00 $10.00 $6.00 $15.00
Wkd $25.00 $25.00 $17.50 $10.00 $25.00
Daily $6.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $20.00 $1.00 $1.50 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $3.00
Ball - Basketball, Football, Soccerball,
Softballs, Volleyball, Tennis Balls (3)
$15.00 $8.00
$8.00
Washer & Ring Toss, Corn Hole, Croquet, Horseshoe, Badminton
Daily $0.50 $1.00 $5.00 $2.00 $1.00 $1.00 $2.50 $1.00 $3.50 $5.00 $5.00 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 $0.50 $0.50 $0.50 $1.00
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$8.00 $8.00
$1.00
Party Equipment
Chairs Folding/Stacking Tables - 6ft Banquet Canopy - Regular or Screened 20’ X 20’ Party Canopy Picnic Jug - 2 Gallon Picnic Jug - 5 Gallon Picnic Jug - 10 Gallon Ice Chest - Small Ice Chest - Large Chafing Dish Coffee Pot - 30 Cups Frozen Drink Dispenser
Daily 3 / $1.00 $1.00 $5.00 $25.00 $1.00 $1.50 $2.00 $1.00 $2.00 $3.50 $1.00 $50.00
Wkd $8.00 $40.00
$90.00
Grills
Daily $25.00 $2.00
Wkd $40.00
Wkd $9.00
Household Items
Daily $10.00 $1.00 $2.00
Wkd $15.00
$35.00
Appliance Dolly w/Strap Ladder - 8 ft. or 10 ft. Air Compressor Power Washer - Gas Gas Generator
Miscellaneous
Daily $4.00 $1.00 $15.00 $10.00 $5.00
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Propane Grill Table Top Grills Carpet Shampooer Vacuum Cleaner Fan or Sewing Machine
$25.00 $15.00 $8.00
Bldg. 244 Dock 4 580-213-7348
Prices as of Mar 2019
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Cherokee Lodge
Did you know that anyone with base access can use the Cherokee Lodge? The Cherokee Lodge offers clean and comfortable rooms at an affordable price. All of our rooms are equipped with a queen bed, air conditioning, refrigerator, television, coffee maker, and a microwave. The family quarters offer all of the same amenities but also include a full kitchen and sofa bed. To make a reservation, contact (580) 213-7358 or visit http:// af.dodloding.net/propertys/Vance-AFB to make one online!
Available Jobs with NAF
Looking for a job and not sure where to start? Join our team now! Go to nafjobs.org to review all available positions at Vance AFB. Find the perfect one for you!
Vance Military Personnel Flight
Needing to in-process or get your ID card? Visit MPF now! MPF is responsible for military personnel programs involved in records maintenance, data reporting, and strength accounting. They are comprised of 5 different sections: Customer Support, Force Management, Career Development, Personnel Systems Management and Installation Personnel Readiness. Contact them at (580) 213-7500.
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Airmen & Family Readiness Center
Struggling with your finances and need some help? Stop by the A&FRC for all sorts of information! The A&FRC provides valuable information about military life, ongoing educational assistance, community services. They also offer support services for Airmen and their families such as: Personal Financial Readiness, Spouse Employment & Education, Transition Assistance, School Liaison, Deployment Support, Relocation Assistance and Voter Assistance. Contact them at (580) 213-6330.
Testing with the Education Office
The Test Control Officer can help with the following exams: DLPT, TBAS, AFOQT, AFCT, WAPS, and FAA. The test control officer can also assist with language pay questions and information on testing for those receiving FLPB. Contact (580) 213-6435 for more information.
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Arts & Crafts & ITT 306 McAffrey Ave. Bldg, 305 Tues-Fri 1000-1700 580-213-7402
Falcon’s Nest Bowling Center 308 Sawyer Rd. Bldg. 354 Mon-Fri 0630-1400 Sat 1200-1700 580-213-6404 / 213-7331
Airmen & Family Readiness Center 446 McAffrey Ave. Bldg. 314 Ste. 15 Mon-Thu 0730-1630 Fri 0900-1630 580-213-6330
Golf Driving Range Fox Drive, Bldg. 236 Sun-Sat 24/7 580-213-7402
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
The Crosswinds Club 454 Fisher Rd. Bldg. 601 Mon-Fri 0630-0930 Breakfast Tue, Thu & Fri 1100-1300 Lunch 580-213-7824 Military Personnel 246 Brown Pkwy. Bldg. 500, Ste. 124 Mon-Wed & Fri 0800-1600 Thu 0800-1500 580-213-7500
Bradley Fitness Center Bldg. 316 Sun & Sat 0800-2000 Mon-Thu 0500-2300 Fri 0500-2100 Holiday 0800-1600 580-213-7670
NAF Human Resources 246 Brown Pkwy. Bldg. 500, Ste. 124 Mon-Fri 0900-1500 580-213-6524 / 213-7712
Cherokee Lodge 426 Goad St. Bldg. 714 Sun-Sat 0600-2200 213-7358
School Age Care (Youth Center) 323 McAffrey Rd. Bldg. 323 Mon-Fri 0630-0800 & 1500-1730 Holiday 0630-1730 580-213-7474
Child Development Center Bldg. 336 Mon-Fri 0630-1730 580-213-7310
Studio 71 Print Shop / Marketing 246 Brown Pkwy. Bldg. 500, Ste. 003 Mon-Thu 0800-1700 Fri 0900-1600 580-213-6459
Civilian Personnel Office 246 Brown Pkwy. Bldg. 500, Ste. 124 Mon-Fri 0730-1630 580-213-5074
Teen Center Whittington St. Bldg. 455 Mon-Fri 1500-2000 Holiday 1200-1700 580-213-7166
Education & Training Center 446 McAffrey, Bldg. 314, Ste. 6 Mon-Fri 0730-1630 580-213-7388 Outdoor Recreation Scott Rd. Bldg. 244, Dock 4 Mon-Fri 0845-1645 580-213-7348
WI-FI AVAILABLE
Retiree Activities Office 400 Young Rd. Bldg. 200 Ste. 102 Mon-Fri 0730-1630 580-213-7859
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11 GCC: Chicken Fried CHicken & Smoked Sausage
18 GCC: Bratwurst & Kraut & Sauerbraten
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R4R: Axe Throwing BC: Rent A Lane & Color Pin 1200 - 1700 CDC: Parent’s Night Out
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GCC: Seafood Buffet
BC: Rent A Lane & Color Pin 1200 - 1700