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January 2016 460th Force Support Squadron RBITER Inside Inside this this Issue: Issue: SnoFest SnoFest Babysitting Babysitting Course Course Get Get Lean Lean for for 16 16 www.460fss.com Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado 460th Force Support Squadron Mr. Albert Woolley Director, Force Support Squadron Capt. Jeric Talania Deputy, Force Support Squadron Table of Contents Marketing / Commercial Sponsorship Vacant Marketing Manager Mr. Dalton Nester Mr. Brent R. Lichtenheld Visual Information Specialists Directory Airman & Family Readiness 720-847-6681, Bldg 606 Airman Leadership School 720-847-9622 Child Development Centers A-Basin: 720-847-7215, Bldg 351 Crested Butte: 720-847-6174/6175, Bldg 725 Civilian Personnel Section 720-847-6191, Bldg 606 Community Center/Panther Den 720-847-7197, Bldg 630 Education and Training 720-847-6675, Bldg 606, Room 160 Family Child Care Resource & Referral Program 720-847-9225, Bldg 725 Fitness Center 720-847-6679, Bldg 35 Honor Guard 720-847-6668, Bldg 1005 Room 174 Human Resource Office NAF: 720-847-6775 Outdoor Recreation & ITT 720-847-6100/6853, Bldg 1022 Leadership Development Center 720-847-7515, Bldg 1032 Marketing & Commercial Sponsorship 720-847-6690, Bldg 347 Military Personnel Section 720-847-9159, Bldg 606 Rocky Mountain Lodge 720-847-5899, Bldg 331/332 Director’s Spotlight page 3 Fitness Center page 4 Panther Den page 5 Outdoor Recreation pages 6-7 Rocky Mountain Lodge page 7 Child Development Center page 8 Youth Center page 9 My Buckley Life page 11 Airman & Family Readiness page 12 Education & Training page 14 Professional Development page 15 ORBITER DISCLAIMER The “Orbiter” is the official monthly newsletter of the 460th Force Support Squadron. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the 460th Space Wing or the United States Air Force. All program dates and times in this publication are subject to change. No Federal endorsement of sponsors or advertisers is intended or implied. For advertising rates and information call 720 847-5278 or email us at [email protected]. The Orbiter can also be viewed at www.460fss.com. School Age Program 720-847-9206, Bldg 351 Youth Program 720-847-9992, Bldg 350 460th FSS Buckley Air Force Base Aurora, Colorado Director’s Spotlight Happy New Year from the 460 FSS! It's that time of year for New Year's Resolutions. Here in the FSS, we have the tools to make them realistic and achievable. Whether it's getting in better shape with the many programs and classes at our Fitness Center, choosing healthier options for lunch at our Panther Den, or going back to school to obtain that degree and secure your future, we have the dedicated staff in place to make these resolutions a reality. This month's spotlight is on the on-base classes offered by the Education and Training Office." Mr. Albert Woolley, Director 1.Why did Colorado Christian University choose to partner with Buckley Air Force Base? Colorado Christian University's College of Adult and Graduate studies has had a long standing relationship with Buckley AFB. We have had students take classes locally in the Denver Tech Center and in Lakewood, as well as globally online. We wanted to increase our accessibility for students by offering classes on base for active military service members and their families. 2.Why should students pick CCU? Here at CCU we focus on successful degree completion for the active adult student. Our classes are offered online or on-base one night a week, and classes are only 5 weeks long. Our students also have an advising team to assist with any questions or concerns they may have as a student. Our general education classes offered on base have complete CCAF transferability and the school is fully regionally accredited, so you can go on to complete your Bachelors or Masters degree at CCU online or at one of our campuses. Come stop by our office in building 606 on Tuesday from 1200-1600 or Thursday from 0900-1400 for more information. 3.Why does CCU love our military students? Since its foundation in 1914, Colorado Christian University has honored those who have served in our armed forces. Our current president, Bill Armstrong served in the US National Guard, and the Vice President of Student Success Roger Chandler is a veteran of the USAF. We desire to provide resources for active military students and their families to make a great education accessible. We already have existing long standing relationships with the military installations in Colorado Springs and are excited for our relationship with Buckley AFB to grow. 3 Fitness Center get lean for 16 1 Feb Buckley Get Lean in 2016 is a 10-week point-based fitness, nutrition, and body composition challenge! Participants will earn points based on initial & final body fat percentage, BF% lost, by attending educational and group exercise classes, and completing weekly challenges. Get Lean in 2016 will run from 1 February – 8 April. Prizes will be awarded to male and female participants with the most points in each age category at the end of 10-weeks! Age categories: 16-25, 26-35, 36-45, 46 & up. All participants’ will weigh-in using the Bod Pod for FREE! (This is normally $100+ downtown). This is a great opportunity to work with Certified Personal Trainers, and improve your overall fitness! Sign-up by 29 January 2016. For more information, contact the Fitness Center 720-847-6679 Download this month’s complete class schedule at www.460fss.com/fitnesscenter.html THE BUCK STOP Fitness Center Bldg 35 720-847-6679 Hours of Operation Monday–Friday 0500-2200 Saturday 0600-2100 Sunday 0600-1800 4 Stop by and check out our NEW additions: Expanded Menu $6.50 Salad with Grilled Chicken $1.00 Bottled Water New Smoothies Grab-N-Go Menu Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 0600-0830 & 1100-1300 Panther Den OUDLEY S ER PR VE W E Stop by and start your morning off right! We have a great breakfast menu for you to choose from! *Social Hour 1600-1730 Wednesdays In a Hurry? Place a to go order or try our Grab-n-Go Menu! DARTS & POOL NIGHT AT 1600 Grilled Chicken Caesar Wraps & Chips: $5.50 Spicy Chicken Wraps & Chips: $5.50 TO GO MENU Daily Hot Bar: $7.50 Salad Bar $6.00 *1/2 off Pitchers Thursdays GAME NIGHT AT 1600 (includes our homemade soup) *1/2 off Wings Fridays January Hot Bar Rotation: Mondays: Tuesdays: Wednesdays: Thursdays: Fridays: Roasted Chicken Taco Bar Lasagna Salisbury Steak Beer Battered Cod Bldg 630 720-847-7197 Panther Den and Coffee Kiosk Monday-Tuesday 0700-1400 Wednesday-Friday 0700-2000 KARAOKE NIGHT AT 1700 *$1 off Bottled Beers Like us on Facebook Panther Den Wednesday-Friday 1600-2000 5 ith w do R O ON o l O p Ex D T I ry pers T a A U op u n H E O R 15 Ja "N" C Hops E R ring a or l o C y, ll. ntr l Gun intba E l a d, oo intba fter p F , a n Pa atio ask, ouse 2200 t r h o 21 ansp Air, M l tap rn at : 0 e 5 a $ Ag s: Tr sed loc retu st: Co imum lude pres Visit d will . 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W uary S v i r P n i h I u a D u c ( n J rip G un R a 27 5 T : J 2 T s L e 3 il g e $ 2 30 de G ob idg st: inclu and 0600 eetin N r I m o n C ce at ast pM OMruaryBrecke ry ndSnow Pri reakf ODR re-Tri C P Feb ip to brua eke U 1 B ving ory P 6 ki Tr Fee’sWe ry Trip Lea ndat ry enture 4 S a a 1 y n a u i u a *M 13 alent ebrle Adv ebrhoe D F F V 8 20nows 27-2 mobi S ow d Sn eken We o o m w Sn bile ary u an end J 17 eek 6 1 eW ur t n dve A 24 2 2 y ar u an J d r tu n e v ary d u an ile A J 31 mob 0 3 ow Sn Outdoor Recreation Bldg 1022 720-847-6100/6853 Hours of Operation Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 0900-1730 Wednesday 0900 - 1300 Saturday 0800-1400 Closed Sunday & Holidays (except for scheduled trips) 6 en k e e eW For more information on events and trips please visit our page at www.460fss.com/outdoor.html or our facebook page for great info and updates on programs and services! Pick-up your winter gear at Outdoor Rec before you hit the slopes! Performance Category Daily & Wknd Season Adult Ski Package $23.00 $175.00 Adult Snowboard Package $23.00 $175.00 Adult Skis Only $20.00 $150.00 Adult Snowboard Only $20.00 $150.00 Daily & Wknd Season Adult Ski Package $19.00 $150.00 Adult Snowboard Package $19.00 $150.00 Adult Skis Only $16.00 $125.00 Adult Snowboard Only $16.00 $125.00 Daily & Wknd Season Ski Package $11.00 $105.00 Snowboard Package $11.00 Skis Only Snowboard Only Sport Category Junior Category Mountain Travel & Rescue Daily & Wknd Season Shovel $6.00 N/A Probe $6.00 N/A Beacon $6.00 N/A Airbag Backpack $5.00 N/A Snowshoes $5.00 $50.00 Roof Top Racks & Boxes Roof Top Box $60.00 Ski Rack $30.00 *Roof crossbars required on vehicle. Services Offered Ski Board Machine Wax $6.00 $6.00 $105.00 Hand Wax $12.00 $12.00 $8.00 $80.00 Edge $10.00 $10.00 $8.00 $80.00 Base Grind $20.00 $20.00 Mount Ski bindings $22.00 N/A P-tex $15.00 $15.00 Rocky Mountain Lodge Bldg 331/332 720-847-5899 Hours of Operation 24 Hours a Day Everyday AIR FORCE INNS U SA 1-5 Days F SE R V I C E S Certified Guest Services Property 2014-2015 For room reservations call (720) 847-5899 We proudly serve Starbucks 24 hour Ent ATM in the lobby 7 Child Child Development Development Center Center 1 January A-Basin and Crested Butte CDCs closed for New Year's Day Federal Holiday 7 January Parent Advisory Board Meeting Panther Den 1600 Crested Butte, A-Basin, FCC, SAP and YP families/patrons. A Quarterly Advisory Board Meeting for parents to provide inputs to the programs' planning of activities, operational concerns/improvements, etc. 9 January Give Parents a Break 1800-2300 Crested Butte CDC For all Air Force families with a “referral certificate” only. A Referral Program, sponsored by the Air Force Aid Society, for AF families who are going through a hardship. Respite care is provided through the CDC. Cost: FREE Call 720-847-6174 for more information. A-Basin CDC Bldg 351 720-847-7215/7216 Hours of Operation Monday–Friday 0615-1745 Closed Saturday Sunday & Holidays 8 18 January A-Basin and Crested Butte CDCs closed for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday Federal Holiday 21 January Parent Workshop: Brown Bag Lunch, “The Early Years” 1130-1230 A-Basin CDC For Parents from Crested Butte and A-Basin CDCs. This is an Educational workshop for parents. Cost: FREE Call 720-847-7215 for more information. Crested Butte CDC Bldg 725 720-847-6174/6175 Hours of Operation Monday–Friday 0615-1745 Closed Saturday Sunday & Holidays Youth Center 1-2 January Facility Closed for New Year's Holiday 8 January Teen Night-#weownfridays 1900-2300 Cost: Free for members $2 for non-members. All teens ages 13-18. One Friday night of every month is designated by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America as #we ownfridays. This monthly event is a night just for our teens to participate in Team Building events, Team Challenges, Sport Events and Tournaments. Call 847-9992 for more information. 18 January Facility closed for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday Federal Holiday 23 January Facility closed for Staff Training 30 January 4-H Babysitting Course 0900-1530 Cost: $10 Ages 10-18 Youth will learn ages and stages of Growth, Safety and nutrition, Handling Emergencies, Appropriate activities, and the business of babysitting. Lunch will be provided. Sign up at Youth Programs Building 350. Call 847-9992 for more details. Youth Center Bldg 350 720-847-9992 Hours of Operation Monday–Friday 1400-1900 Saturday 1500-2000 Sunday Closed 9 Thank You Breakfast with Santa Sponsors! Military Division 10 Interactive Customer Evaluation System My Buckley Life “First Friday” Interactive Customer Evaluation 460 FSS wants to know how we are doing! All Team Buckley members can go to www.460fss.com and click on the ICE icon to submit comments. Include your contact information and you will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $50 FSS gift card. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you better! At Studio460, we specialize in printing everything from brochures, business cards, to large format print jobs. No job is too big or small! Want to see your ideas come to life? Our graphic illustrators can turn your ideas from a thought, to a finished product, at a reasonable price and time. Stop by to see what we have to offer! You’ll be glad you did. We can assist you if you have a picture you need blown up into a poster. Let Studio460 assist you in all your printing and design needs. 22’’x28’’ poster printing only $10.00! Bldg. 347 Phone 720-847-6690 www.460fss.com “Breakfast with Santa” “Passport to Manhood” Don’t miss out on any of the great events and programs happening on Buckley AFB. Download the MyAirForceLife mobile app today! This app is for all of Team Buckley not just the Air Force. 11 Airman & Family Readiness Center Lunch Money: Simple Tips for Saving and Investing Thursday, 21 January 1200 - 1300 Bldg. 606 Room 106B Saving and Investing Seminar Whether you want to improve your savings habits or make your money go further by gathering investment ideas from like-minded people, join us to improve your financial skills and gather new ideas! Bring your lunch, network and get your financial house in order. A&FRC Classes TAP GPS Workshop 4 -8 January 2016; 0800-1630 TAP Pre-Separation Benefits Briefings 12 Jan; 19 Jan; 26 Jan: 0900-1200 CAPSTONE Briefings 12 Jan; 19 Jan; 26 Jan @ 0400-1430 or 1430-1500 14 Jan; 21 Jan; 28 Jan @ 0900-0930 or 0930-1000 PCS With Ease Wednesday, 13 Jan 0800-1200; Register by 12 Jan Heart Link – Military Spouse Orientation Program Thursday, 14 January 2016; 0800-1400 Newcomers’ Orientation A&FRC Wednesday, 20 Jan 0800-1200; Register by 19 Jan Medical Right Start Wednesday, 20 Jan 1300-1530 Career Technical Training Track (CTTT) – TAP GPS 21 – 22 January; 0800-1630 Bundles for Babies Wednesday, 27 January 0800-1130 Hearts Apart Events Monthly (Saturday 23 Jan 2016) 1100-1300 Ice Skating - Southlands Open to immediate family members who have a loved one currently deployed, on a remote tour or TDY for 30 days or longer on active duty orders. Monthly family focused activities such as dinners, ice skating, bowling, museums, zoo etc. Allows deployed family members to network and interact with fellow families. Facilitates the building of personal support networks allows interaction with commanders/supervisors, fellow deployed families, and other branches of service. For more information on classes and a detailed description of more courses offered in January please contact a&frc A&FRC Bldg 606 720-847-6681 Hours of Operation Monday–Friday 0800-1600 12 All Classes are held in Bldg 606 Auditorium unless otherwise noted. Please call 720-847-6681 to sign uP for classes ALL CLASSES ARE FREE The Military Personnel and ID Card Section Hours Monday – Friday 0800 to 1600 Wednesdays 0900 to 1600 Every 2nd Wednesday of the month 1200 to 1600 Tired of waiting? Make an APPOINTMENT! As simple as following these steps: 1.Go to www.google.com and search “RAPIDS APPOINMENT SCHEDULER” 2. Select the first link and then click on make an appointment 3. Select the state of CO and click “GO” 4. Choose the most convenient base (location) for you 5. Pick the appropriate DEERS location by clicking “SELECT” (for this location is Bldg 606) 6. Pick the date and time you wish to come in on the calendar (the dates that are on green on the calendar are the dates we have available; the ones greyed out are not available) 7. Fill your information on appointment screen, click “SUBMIT” WE WILL SEE YOU THEN! Graduate Programs for Working Adults (both online and campus classes available) Did you know that individuals caring for other families’ children, more than 10 hours a week on a regular basis in on-base quarters, must be licensed by the installation commander? Attend the Next Info Session WEBSTER.EDU/DENVER See reverse side for details A leader in global education for more than 40 years. 303-708-8305 Founded in 1915 in St. Louis, Mo., Webster University is the only Tier 1, private, nonprofit university with campus locations around the world including metropolitan, military, online and corporate, as well as traditional campuses in North America, Europe and Asia. 9250 E. Costilla Ave., Suite 310 WebsterVillage, University at a glance: Greenwood CO 80112 •NoGREorGMATExamRequired •ConvenientSchedules •BusinessandManagementProgramsare ACBSPaccredited •LocatedrightinGreenwoodVillage off I-25 and Arapahoe •ConvenientCastleRockChamberCampusin CastleRock,CO [email protected] MENTION THIS AD Denver Metropolitan Campus TO WAIVE YOUR 9250 East Costilla Ave., Suite 310 • Greenwood Village Castle Rock Chamber Campus webster.edu/denverFEE! APPLICATION 303-708-8305 420 Jerry Street • Castle Rock, CO webster.edu/castlerock The exceptions are: 1. Individuals who occasionally provide care for a friend or neighbor. 2. Teenagers doing evening or weekend babysitting for families in their parent’s home. 3. Care provided in the parent’s home. 4. Parent cooperatives where one of the parents provides supervision for other parents’ children and no funds are provided. 5. Temporary full-time care of child during a parent’s absence for temporary duty or deployment by the person listed on the AF Form 357, Family Care Plan. The Family Child Care program accepts individuals with chronic health problems including HIV-positive individuals, for care and employment. Become a family child care provider today! caring loving nurturing 720-847-9225 PAID AD. NO FEDERAL ENDORSEMENT IMPLIED OR INTENDED MI-12-78 OH Flier.indd 1 3/9/12 11:45 AM 13 Education Office INITIAL TA BRIEFING 6 January 0830-0930 19 January 0830-0930 This briefing is required for all first time Active Duty/AGR Air Force Tuition Assistance users. It will cover the use of tuition assistance and the member's responsibility in the process. HIGHER EDUCATION TRACK 27-28 January Starts at 0830 This briefing is for transitioning service members. Members pursuing college education will receive guidance to prepare for the college application process. It addresses such topics as identifying one's educational goals, education funding, and researching and comparing institutions. MEMBER MUST ATTEND TAPGPS WITH A&FRC BEFORE ATTENDING. TESTING The following tests are administered in building 606 and scheduled by calling 847-6675. Tuesdays at 0900 - Defense Language Proficiency Test/ Defense Language Aptitude Battery/PME. Thursdays at 0900 and 1200 - Defense Language Proficiency Test/ Defense Language Aptitude Battery/PME. Wednesdays at 0900 CDC End of Course (must be scheduled through your Unit Training Manager). Last Thursday of the month is reserved for ACT/SAT, and will alternate by month. CLEP/DSST Test are administered by the Community College of Aurora on a Thursdays from 0900-1100 and 1300-1500 and are scheduled at the following: http://www.registerblast.com/buckley/exam Tests Offered: (fee waived for Active Duty), CLEP, DSST and DSST Public Speaking Want to learn another language? Transparent Language Online is a Language-Learning Resource offered by Air Force Services Library ARE YOU LOOKING TO Build your confidence? Grow as a leader? Improve your communication & public speaking skills? Visit a Toastmasters club – it will change your life. Defenders of Speech *open to everyone* Meet the 2nd & 4th Thursday of every month at the Buckley Chapel from 1200-1300 14 For more info: http://defendersofspeech.toastmastersclubs.org Email: [email protected] Call: MSgt Mike Neu @ 720-847-6933 Information System and free to ALL I.D. card holders. Just stop by the Education Office and sign-up. Don't forget, Colorado Christian University now has on-base classes and advising. Their office hours are Tuesdays 1200-1600 and Thursdays 0900-1400. They can be reached at 303 963-3030 or [email protected]. Professional Development Mentoring 100-Level Course Friday, 22 January from 0800-1200 This mentoring workshop is the first in the Supervisory Mentoring Development Curriculum under the new Buckley Mentorship Program, and provides an introduction to mentoring from the supervisory point of view, as well as opens discussions on financial counseling, professional writing, leadership principals, and understanding the total force. Completion of this course is mandatory before enrolling in higher-level courses under the Supervisory Mentoring Development Curriculum. Visit https://cs3.eis.af.mil/sites/OO-MS-SP-13/ mentoring for more info! Public Speaking Monday, 25 January from 1300-1400 Sweaty Palms? Lump in your throat? Feeling faint? Don't worry; this 1-hour seminar will give you the basics to overcome the fear of speaking in public. Mentoring 200-Level Course Tuesday, 26 January from 0800-1200 This mentoring workshop is the second in the Supervisory Mentoring Development Curriculum under the new Buckley Mentorship Program, and focuses on moves beyond the basic of mentoring. In this course, attendees will better understand themselves through a True Colors session, and discuss building trusting relationships with their subordinates. In addition, we will provide an introduction to manpower. Completion of Mentoring 100 is required before enrolling in this course. Also, completion of this course is mandatory before enrolling in higher-level courses under the Supervisory Mentoring Development Curriculum. Visit https://cs3.eis.af.mil/sites/OO-MS-SP-13/mentoring for more info! 5 Star Professional Airman Wednesday, 27 January from 0900-1000 The focus of this course is on training, fitness, team building, off duty education, and community involvement. The facilitator will explain why these areas are important in today’s Air Force for an Airman to be successful. Study Skills Wednesday, 27 January from 1300-1400 Are you stressed over an upcoming test? Are you competitive for promotion? The key to any test is proper test preparation. This course will help you to understand the most effective way for you to remember study materials, to develop a proper study routine that works for YOU, and give you the tools to ensure you are prepared for the test. 15 The Winter Extravaganza Of The Year... JANUARY 22-24, 2016 KEYSTONE RESORT, CO SATURDAY NIGHT PARTY DISCOUNTED LIFT TICKETS EPIC MIX RACING SNOWSHOE HIKE HOSPITALITY CENTER CARDBOARD DERBY WINE TASTING NORDIC CENTER FAMILY FUN AREA More Events & Information! www.mysnofest.com Like Us! Snofest Follow Us! SnoFest