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AFN Sailor makes splash on the red carpet

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Photo courtesy/ AFN

The red carpet at the Oscars was a wall of paparazzi angling for access to the stars, along with one U.S. Sailor: MC2 (SW) Brent Pyfrom.

Pyfrom, a Mass Communication Specialist with the American Forces Network (AFN) Broadcast Center, in Riverside, Ca., was part of a team getting messages of support from the stars for the U.S. military.

“It was organized chaos.  We five sardines really got to know each other’s elbows as we called out to celebrities from our cramped space,” said Pyfrom.

It worked! The AFN team got about 60 celebrity messages for the U.S. military, from Aaron Rodgers, Olivia Munn, Julianne Moore, Reese Witherspoon, Liev Schreiber and a special moment with one of the most tweeted about women at the Oscars.

“Whoopi Goldberg is one of my favorite celebrities.  When I saw her and called out to her, she insisted I stand next to her for the interview.   Then she surprised me when she said she was going to give me a kiss, and before it registered, she kissed me on the cheek.  Wow. Whoopi Goldberg kissed me,” smiled Pyfrom. 

Pyfrom, in his dress uniform, was in the midst of battling other journalists as celebrities passed by, when a woman he didn’t recognize angled her way through the crowd to him.

“She told me she loved the U.S. military and she spoke from her heart, recognizing and appreciating our sacrifices and service.   Right after the interview, my colleague, Eric Gabriel, told me I was really relaxed and did a great job with the Vice President’s wife, Dr. Jill Biden,” said Pyfrom.  “I didn’t know who she was!”   It must have been something about a man in his uniform, because Dr. Biden did what Goldberg did, saying goodbye with a friendly kiss on the cheek.

Pyfrom did recognize a star some people said kind of looks like him … Kevin Hart.

“I’m better looking, but if he’d put me in a movie, I’d say he was,” laughed Pyfrom.  “He’s one of my favorites.  I really wanted to get a picture with my doppelgänger.   He was in a rush, but he still took the time to shout out to the service members and said he thought the opportunity was really dope.”

Hart’s message to the military was brimming with wide-eyed energy.  “I love you, I support you and what you do for this country and I’ll be forever grateful.”   He ended by locking eyeballs with Pyfrom, his military look-alike, raising his eyebrows and nodding in a moment of non-verbal bonding.  There was no kissing.   

Even though Pyfrom interviewed Hart, Biden and Goldberg, what moved him the most were his interviews with some Soldiers who were watching celebrities walk the  red carpet.   

“I’m used to seeing Soldiers training, but I saw a different side of them at the Oscars.  They were in their dress blues and full of pride representing the Army,” said Pyfrom.

Some of that pride bubbled up courtesy of hundreds of spectators in bleachers alongside the red carpet.  When the Soldiers were introduced, they broke into a chorus of “U.S.A. … U.S.A.”    

Capturing those moments and feelings is why the AFN team of MC2 (SW) Brent Pyfrom, Eric Gabriel, Fabian Montgomery, Rock Grant and Robert Sekula worked the  red carpet event at the Oscars.  They provided an opportunity for stars to take a pause from promoting their movie to say thanks to the military.

News Briefs 03/04/2016

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DEERS OFFICE MOVING

The March DEERS office (ID Card office) is moving back to Bldg. 2314, now that the renovation is complete. There will be NO DEERS access or ID cards processed during the scheduled move from March 7-11. The DEERS ID office is projected to re-open March 14.

APRIL MONTH OF MILITARY CHILD EVENT

Announcing the 3rd Annual April, Month of the Military Child event in Los Angeles on Sunday, April 17 from 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. This event held at the Los Angeles Public Library – Downtown, is a collaborative effort by members of the Los Angeles Veterans Collaborative – Families & Children Working Group. There will be activities and goodies for children up to age 12 years, but all are welcome to attend. Share this invitation with your military-connected families. Last year they hosted children from throughout the Southern California area. Complete the online registration to assist with planning for this event. Children registered by March 4 will receive a certificate from the Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti. Registration closes on April 10th. For more information or to register, contact Deborah J. Hayes, dejhayesconsulting@gmail.com. You may also donate items in support of this event, (children’s books, gift cards, small toys, etc.)

RETIREE ACTIVITIES OFFICE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

The March Retiree Activities Office is in need of volunteers who can donate just three hours of their time weekly to help fellow retirees and their families. To volunteer or for more information, call 951-655-4077/4079.

DOD-WIDE CHANGES TO MATERNITY LEAVE

The Defense Secretary has approved a change to Air Force policy authorizing an additional six (6) weeks of Maternity Leave for Air Force Active Duty Airmen as well as Reserve and Guard Airmen on active duty orders (pursuant to AFI 36-2619, Military Personnel Appropriation (MPA) Man-Day Program and AFI 36-2254, Volume 1, Reserve Personnel Participation) who give birth, effective Feb. 5, 2016. This leave is non-chargeable and the 12-week period must be taken continuously. For those who are already on maternity leave effective Feb. 5, 2016, they will be granted a 6-week extension. Additionally, Airmen who extended their current 42-day maternity leave and are currently on ordinary leave may convert the chargeable ordinary leave to the new non-chargeable Maternity Leave. In the case of dual-military couples, Maternity Leave may not be transferred to create any kind of shared benefit, and in all cases, unused Maternity Leave will be forfeited if not used. Commanders will grant Maternity Leave in all cases where Airmen are eligible. Furthermore, no Airmen shall be disadvantaged in her career, including limitations to assignments, evaluations, or selection for PME because she has taken Maternity Leave.

ATTENTION ALL 3As (3A1X1s)

Senior Master Sgt. Cynthia Villa has been selected by wing leadership to serve as the 3A Functional Manager. She is very excited for this opportunity and is ready to go to work! In an effort to get to meet every 3A personally, Villa will hold a 3A All Call on Sunday, March 6 and March 20 at 1 p.m. in the Cultural Resource Center. This will give each of you the opportunity to meet her and have a two-way discussion regarding the wing’s current 3A situation, to include personnel moves, loss of positions, other pertinent information, or anything else you may want to discuss as a 3A. Maximum participation of all 3As is highly encouraged. It’s a team effort.

AFRC PRINT & BROADCAST MEDIA AWARDS ANNOUNCED

Congratulations to Team March for the following Air Force Reserve Command 2015 Print and Broadcast Media Awards: Capt. Perry Covington, 452nd Air Mobility Wing chief of public affairs – Best Commentary; Tech. Sgt. Efren Lopez, former 4th Combat Camera Squadron photojournalist – Best Pictorial Photography; former 4th Combat Camera Squadron – Best Video Documentary.

JOINT OFFICER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR

The Defense Education Forum (DEF) in conjunction with the Reserve Officers Association Department of the Golden West with host a Joint Officer Professional Development Seminar (JOPDS) April 22-24, 2016 at the Holiday Inn Bayside, San Diego. The Department Convention is being held concurrently.

The JOPDS is one of the premier professional development opportunities available to our younger officers and is one of the only professional development seminars to emphasize joint service participation. To date, more than a thousand young officers from all services have benefited from these ROA DEF events.

The ROA Chapter #57, at March ARB, is part of The San Diego Chapter which is made up of Reserve Officers of the United States Armed Services. Their geographical area encompasses the greater San Diego area from the Mexican border north to the Orange County and Riverside County areas, and from the Pacific Ocean east to include Imperial County. Membership is open to any federally commissioned officer, warrant officer, of the National Guard, Reserve, Active Component, Former officers or Retired officers and their spouses and recently includes non-commissioned officers. The March ROA chapter Junior Officer Liaison is Capt. Lombardo at 951-655-5722.

Find The ROA Department of the Golden West, which covers California and Nevada, at roa.org/ca.

ENLISTED DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION BOARD

Air Reserve Personnel Center officials will release the Invitation to Apply and open the application cycle for the annual Enlisted Developmental Education Board Friday, Feb. 5. The EDEB will convene May 16 at HQ ARPC. All applications are due to ARPC no later than April 15, 4:30 p.m. MT. Call the Total Force Service Center at DSN 665-0102 or 210-565-0102 for questions or further information.

MARCH FIELD AIRFEST ON WEB/SOCIAL MEDIA

The March Field AirFest Website is now live at http://marchfieldairfest.marchfss.com. Also, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram for AirFest updates. Find us on Facebook at March Field AirFest; on Instagram @MarchFieldAirFest; on Twitter @MarchAirFest. Join the conversations!!

452 AMW SCAVENGER HUNT RACE MARCH 5

The 452nd AMW is hosting a scavenger hunt race tomorrow, Saturday, March 5, 2016. Start time is 3 p.m. at the Education and Training (Bldg 441) parking lot. Registration is filling fast so register soon! Squadrons must have 10-15 Airmen (no more, no less) per team. Choose your fastest Airmen and carry your squadron guidon. Distance is 3.2 miles and participating teams must wear squadron morale shirts (AF PT shirts if no morale shirts available) and Air Force PT shorts. Donations are $10 per person or $100 per team. All proceeds will benefit the First Sergeant’s Airman’s Relief Fund. R.S.V.P. by 4 March 2016 to darryl.willingham@us.af.mil, 951-858-3246, or marinewithwings@gmail.com, 951-858-3246.

DESERVING AIRMAN COMMISSIONING BOARD TO CONVENE

Great News! If you are interested in becoming an Air Force Reserve officer at Team March, the next Deserving Airman Commissioning Board will convene on May 21-22, 2016. If you are interested, and meet the qualifications located on the wing INFO drive – X:\MarchBaseInfo, in the DACB pamphlet, please have your completed commissioning packages submitted to the 452 FSS/FSMPD (Career Development) office not later than close of business, Monday, May 2, 2016. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call career development at 951-655-3113.

COMMAND POST NEEDS AIRMEN

The 452nd Air Mobility Wing Command Post is in need of new Airmen. They have several full-time Air Reserve Technician positions and several Traditional Reserve positions available.

Command Post brief job description: The base command post is the central control point for base mission operations and often is in direct communication with the wing commander. Command Post personnel are key facilitators in ensuring optimal Command and Control (C2) operations and communications. Specific tasks depend on the mission and aircraft assigned to that base, which could range from cargo transport to space systems and nuclear operations. If interested please contact Senior Master Sgt. Frank Gomez at frank.gomez.2@us.af.mil.

EDUCATION & TRAINING OFFICE TO PROVIDE MASS BRIEFINGS

Beginning in December, during the Unit Training Assemblies, the March Education and Training office will conduct ongoing, mass briefings for any Tuition Assistance, GI Bill and Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) inquiries. Their schedule is as follows:

CCAF briefing:

UTA Sundays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. in Bldg. 441, Rm. 12

Tuition Assistance briefing:

UTA Sundays from 1 to 1:45 p.m. in Bldg. 441, Rm. 12

GI Bill briefing:

UTA Sundays from 2 to 22:45 p.m. in Bldg. 441, Rm. 12

In-processing (technical school):

Monday – Friday from 2 – 3 p.m. in Bldg. 441, main office

For more information, contact Master Sgt. Brown at 951-655-4442.

SARC HOSTS FREE MIND BODY RESILIENCY CLASSES

Are you interested in learning more about the Mind and Body connection and how this can promote better overall health? Then come join the interactive and informational series of one-hour classes based on the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine’s Resilient Warrior. Classes are scheduled on the A and B Unit Training Assemblies through September 2016. Topics for the six-part series include

– Stress Reactions and Relaxation Response

– Getting Good Sleep

– Mindfulness and a Positive State of Mind

– Yin and Yang of Resiliency

– Yoga & Journaling

– Social Connections & Communication

Time and Location:

UTA Sundays, 11 a.m. – noon

Bldg. 470, room 205

Contact frank.pavone@us.af.mil or 655-4551 for more information. No reservation required.

REGISTER FOR YELLOW RIBBON EVENTS

Upcoming dates for Yellow Ribbon events are Mar 18-20, Apr. 22-24, May 20-22, Jun 17-19. For more formation, contact 1st Lt. Shelley Lawrence, your 452nd Air Mobility Wing Yellow Ribbon representative, for details at 951-655-4615.

BACK STREET GRILL HOURS

Hours of operation for the newly renovated Back Street Grill are Monday – Friday for breakfast from 6:30 to 10 a.m., for lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; UTA weekends for breakfast (Sat & Sun) from 5:30 to 9 a.m., for lunch (Sat & Sun) from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for dinner (Sat only) from 4 to 8 p.m. Additionally, the Back Street Grill proudly serves Starbucks Monday – Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and UTAs (Sat & Sun) from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

GRILL NIGHT AT SALLY’S ALLEY

Every Wednesday night starting at 4 p.m., Sally’s Alley is open for business with Grill Night. For more information, call them at 951-653-2121.

FITNESS CENTER NEWS

The March Fitness Center has received the Wellbeats Virtual Group Fitness Kiosk. This kiosk allows members to participate in virtual fitness classes.

Daily WellBeats Fitness Schedule is:

Mondays: 10:30 a.m. – REV (spin); 12:15 p.m. – Yoga (closed Jan. 18)

Tuesdays: 12:15 p.m. – Fit for Duty; 4:00 p.m. – REV

Wednesdays: 6 a.m. – Yoga/Pilates; 11 a.m. – V.I.B.E./Toning; 12:15 p.m. – REV

Thursdays: 11 a.m. – REV; 12:45 p.m. – Fit for Duty

Fridays: 11 a.m. – Core (Jan. 15/29); 11:15 a.m. Pilates (Jan 8/22)

Wellbeats offers many more classes available at the members’ request.

FIP (Fitness Improvement classes) available through our Wellbeats Kiosk.

Additional opportunities for fitness:

Tuesday, 11 a.m. and Thursday, 12:15 p.m. – Battle ropes training

Monday, 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. – TRX

A & B UTA Saturdays, 7 a.m. – Wellbeats Fit for Duty

A & B UTA Sundays, 7 a.m. – Wellbeats REV

A UTA Saturdays, 5 p.m. – Virtual Strength “Fit for Duty”

B UTA, 5 – 7 p.m. – Pick-up basketball

Coming in 2016: Inter-Services Golf Tournament, Team Cohesion Challenge, Armed Forces 5K Run.

Call the Fitness & Sports center at 951-655-2292 to sign up or for more information on these programs.

Class descriptions:

Circuit Training – a high intensity interval training class that integrated cardio and muscular endurance exercises

Core – various classes from our WellBeats system that focus entirely on working out your core

Fit for Duty – a high-energy, extreme, conditioning workout led by service members with expertise in fitness training

Functional Fitness – A type of high-intensity interval training combining cardio and weight training into one short but intense class with mobility drills, mountain climbers, lunges, push-up, kettlebells, goblet squats duck walk, run.

Fusion – an integration of yoga and Pilates exercises with attention to breath, form, flow and body balance.

Kinetics – a total body, multi-activity class that includes sports-style cardio intervals with resistance training circuits and muscle isolation work

REV – an indoor cycling class that combines sprints, climbs, intervals, drills, terrain, and technique training

Stomp – a total body, cardio-driven step class as it was originally meant to be taught

TKO – a blend of martial arts disciplines that includes a combination of punches, kicks, and strikes

TRX – introductory class that teaches basic exercises to strengthen core and transition into more advanced techniques on the TRX suspension system

V.I.B.E. – multi-dimensional dance exercises ranging from Latin to urban, hip-hop and more

Zumba/Zumbathon – well-known dancing class featuring exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats (Zumbathon is a two-hour Zumba class in which participants can win prizes.)

 

             OUTDOOR REC UPCOMING 2016 TRIPS

The outdoor recreation division has scheduled trips for target audiences of Single Airmen (SAP), Pre/Post-Deployers (RecOn) and Deployed-affected family members (DP). There is special pricing for these members (SAP/RECON/DP column). All others (military/DOD ID card holders and their guests) are invited on a space-available basis at the higher, per-person price listed in the EOE column. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis, and can be made by contacting ODR at 951-655-2816.
DATE – TRIP SAP/RECON/DP EOE
Mar. 12 – Snow Tubing RecOn/DE – $8 $35
Mar. 26 – Skiing/Boarding SAP – $20 $64
Apr. 9 – Hollywood Hills Horseback Riding SAP – $15 $75
Apr. 21-23 – Black Canyon Canoe Trip SAP – $35 $112
May 13-15 – Whitewater Rafting DE – $30 $130
May 28 – Deep Sea Fishing SAP- $25 $102
Jun. 10-12 – Spelunking SAP – $40 $110
Jun. 18 – Skydiving SAP – $40 $199
Jul. 16 – Couples Ballooning RecOn/DE – $30 $148
Jul. 30 – La Jolla Kayaking RecOn/DE – $15 $70
Aug. 13 – Catalina Adventure RecOn/DE – $40 $150
Aug. 27 – Bridge to Nowhere Bungee Jumping SAP – $20 $85
Sep. 3 – Skydiving RecOn/DE – $40 $199
SEP. 3 – Zipline/segway tour SAP – $40 $200
Sep. 17 – Deep Sea Fishing RecOn/DE – $25 $102
Sep. 24 – Tandem Hang Gliding RecOn/DE – $50 $199

 

OUTDOOR REC EQUIPMENT RENTALS

Outdoor Recreation has a variety of equipment for rent such as camping gear, water sports equipment, bicycles, and trailers to carry it all! Special orders for Callaway, Odyssey, Cleveland, Never Compromise, Nike, Bag Boy, Sun Mountain and Staff golf equipment are also available. Download the full equipment rental price list at MarchFSS.com, call 951-655-2816 or come on by for more information.

MARCH TICKETS & TOURS

Amusement Park Specials

Castle Park: $16 per person includes unlimited rides, water park access, miniature golf and the new Sky Rider.

Disney 3-Day Park Hopper military special: $140 per person (adult/child)

Discount Movie Tickets

Available for only $10 each and valid for Regal Cinemas, United Artists Theatres and Edwards Cinemas.

Hotel Discounts

Receive 10% off any Best Western and 15% off any Choice Hotel

Visit the Tickets & Tours page at MarchFSS.com and download the Discount Ticket Price List for a full list of discounts tickets prices, hotel discounts and special promotions. Call Tickets & Tours at 951-655-4123 for more information.

FY16 UTA RESCHEDULE GUIDELINES

Brig. Gen. Muncy has determined that the following FY 16 Unit Training Assemblies may only be rescheduled if the reschedule date is for the alternate UTA during the same month of the A and B UTAs for the months of May and August 2016. The wing commander will authorize reschedules outside of the same month, if absolutely necessary, on a case-by-case basis.

Major Accident Response Exercise tests readiness

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March members tested their first responder capabilities February 18, during a Major Accident Response Exercise (MARE) in preparation for the upcoming March Field AirFest, April 16 and 17. Participants practiced their responses to a simulated aircraft crash to ensure they are ready to quickly react should the real thing occur.

Practicing for numerous emergency situations allows response agencies the opportunity to test readiness, evaluate emergency procedures, alleviate possible issues and, in the rare event something does occur, to save lives. The installation’s emergency responders worked alongside partnering agencies from around the community, a critical relationship throughout a disaster, to ensure unified operations.

The MARE was a great opportunity to assess how the installation’s emergency responders and local area responders would work together in a mass casualty event.  The response teams included various agencies, such as fire, medical and law enforcement from numerous organizations and jurisdictions within the region. Some of these agencies will be staged on base during the air show in order to achieve maximum preparedness and response in coordination with March emergency response organizations.

With hundreds of thousands of spectators anticipated to attend the air show, exercises like these are specifically intended to test the base’s response to a disaster. The leading focus is to safely respond and mitigate the emergency. It is extremely important to run exercises like this recent MARE to provide the opportunity to see how each agency works, confirming operations go smoothly, which makes a difference on how each entity responds to a real-life accident or incident.

Key players during this MARE included the March Field Fire and Emergency Services, the 452nd and 163rd Security Forces Squadrons, March Emergency Management, Riverside Sherriff’s Department, Riverside County Coroner, Moreno Valley Police Department, CAL FIRE, Riverside and Perris Fire Departments, 17 ambulance services to include Mercy Air, the American Red Cross, Riverside Regional Medical Center, and Riverside Community Hospital.

While there are many players in making sure the air show is a success, knowing that the first responder teams are prepared to answer the call makes March that much more safe and enjoyable for all involved.

Keeping the faith is resiliency tool

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If you read Chaplain Richard Given’s introductions to the 452nd Air Mobility Wing Chaplain Corps team in last month’s Beacons, you would have seen my photo and learned that I was a mechanic in the Marine Corps in the 1980s who returned to service as a chaplain assistant after September 11, 2001.

For a good portion of my life I was a very unlikely candidate for becoming a chaplain assistant. For example, I used to get angry when I saw religious fish symbols on cars because I felt as if I were being preached to by a bumper sticker.

So what happened? As is the plot in many movies and books, life was beating me up a bit. But, having been a Marine I learned to take most hardships and life struggles in stride.

Then one day my co-worker and close friend called me up out of the blue and told me that her beautiful son had committed suicide. That is a senseless tragedy that somehow one must grasp.  A short time later, another co-worker lost her son, a passenger of an erratic driver on Grad Night.  Yes, the sudden loss of my friends’ sons had me thinking about life and death. But, it was their funerals that I attended which had a profound impact on me, and helped to drastically change my attitude toward faith.

My two friends had two very different funerals for their sons. One was at a mortuary with no music or prayer that I can remember, just fond memories from young friends sprinkled with odd talk about a fringe culture.

The other funeral took place at a church, had beautiful music, prayer and affectionate memories from the young folks. It was also laced with their culture, but seemed much healthier.

Both moms suffered a sudden and traumatic loss, yet the mom who embraced her faith appeared to me to heal at a drastically different pace, and fare much better than the other mom did.

Although this happened a long time ago, and at the time, I did not understand that I was observing resiliency, the ability to bounce back, I had come to the personal conclusion that faith was a vital component and that perhaps it could even save lives.

There is it, my long and winding path to a career field that is not just about religious freedom, but also about helping to provide tools for resiliency, a listening ear, and the many benefits of having faith.

First sergeant appointed to California Veteran’s Board

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Master Sgt. Carla J. Thornton, acting first sergeant, 452nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, was appointed to the California Veteran’s Board by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on February 11, 2016. As a veteran, member of a military organization, and California resident, Thornton met the requirements to serve on the board and applied in 2012.

It wasn’t until the current California State Appointments Secretary Mona Pasquil provided training in the local area, that Thornton (who attended that training) asked Pasquil if her 2012 application had been received.

“She contacted me after the training, I filled out the application, provided letters of recommendation, and then it moved up from that point,” Thornton said.

“I consider myself a community servant, helping 1.8 million vets in CA by serving as their voice on the board,” Thornton said. “Helping the California Veterans Department to continue to provide outstanding benefits is what being an active community participant is all about.”

Thornton, 37, of Moreno Valley, will attend her first meeting in Sacramento at the end of this month, although her senate confirmation, which involves reviewing applications and conducting interviews, is pending and could take up to six months.

Being active at the state level gives Thornton the opportunity to help Veterans, not just individually, but in the community as a whole, she said. This was her chance to be more instrumental in ensuring that California Veterans are getting the best benefits available, she added.

Most board members are from northern California, Thornton said. The board is lacking representation from this area, women, and other groups. Her appointment will diversify the board, she said.

“My input will hopefully bring about more change for Vets who live in this region,” she said. I’m still trying to grasp things, but a high priority is the Veterans’ homes, with each being represented by a board member. I’ve been assigned to the Lancaster home,” Thornton said. “My job is to keep its residents healthy, provide them with resources, and ensure they are living in a safe environment.”

Thornton spends her Reserve time as an acting first sergeant, and is also a volunteer victim advocate. Through those positions she has become more familiar with benefits that the Veteran’s Administration provides to individuals who have experienced a sexual trauma, which, in turn, helps her understand and be able to explain those benefits better.

“Based on her disposition and her experience, she is an ideal first sergeant and spokesperson for Veterans,” said 2nd Lt Jim Lambert, assistant director of operations, 452 AES. “She is a voice for Veterans as well as members of the 452nd AES. Her positions complement each other,” he said. “She sees the basic needs as a first sergeant and is in touch with what’s really going on.”

Being involved in her community helps Thornton serve as role model for her seven-year-old daughter and other military members, she said.

“We should be active participants. It’s my life-long value system to be involved in the community,” she said.

Thornton, who will receive a small stipend to compensate her for travel to and from meeting locations throughout the year, earned a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California School of Social Work, and a Master of Arts degree in management from the University of Redlands. She said that in addition to her social work degree, her sub-concentration was community organizing and planning in Administration, opened her eyes to macro-level social work, and how social workers can have a direct impact on individuals by changing their communities.

There are resources and benefits at the state level that can have an impact on Inland Empire (IE) Veterans. Thornton said she looks forward to the opportunity to bring that information to her local communities. She said she brings to the table the perspective of what issues are specific to the IE homeless Veteran population that may be different from homeless Veterans in other parts of the state.

“It’s a real honor. California has more vets, 1.8 million and growing, more women vets, more vets from under-represented groups, more homeless vets than any other state, and I’m proud to have the opportunity to help them,” she said.

As a civilian, Thornton is associate director of development at the University of California, Riverside. Her former experience includes fund development coordinator at Human Options. She said she would like to be able to work in community organizing/advocacy full time, and after her daughter is grown, would love to be able to be in the state assembly or congress, to make more of a local impact.

Her military goals are to complete the First Sergeant course, be the best first sergeant she can be, and ultimately become a command chief.

“The timing was right, I spoke up and pursued the opportunity,” Thornton said. “Don’t be afraid to let people know you are interested.”

Air Force actively monitoring ongoing Zika virus infection

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FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Air Force is closely monitoring the emergence of Zika virus infection in the Americas, Oceania, and Africa to help inform and protect Airmen and their families.

The Department of Health and Human Services, with its Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is leading the U.S. response to the worldwide Zika outbreak with support from multiple other U.S. federal departments and agencies including Department of Defense.

“What we know about Zika virus continues to evolve, and we’re focused on providing consistent, science-based guidance to protect our Total Force Airmen and their family members,” said Col. (Dr.) John Oh, Chief of Preventive Medicine, Air Force Medical Support Agency. For example, CDC recently reported that sexual transmission of Zika virus is possible. Oh said Zika virus updates have been communicated to Air Force Medical Service staff to quickly prevent, detect, and respond to any potential cases in patients.

Humans become infected by Zika virus primarily through the bite of an infected mosquito. Only about one in five persons infected with Zika virus becomes ill. Symptoms may include fever, rash, joint pain, conjunctivitis (red eye), muscle pain, and headache. Most infections are mild, lasting several days to a week, with complete recovery the norm, according to CDC. There is new evidence of a potential link between Zika virus infection during pregnancy and a particular birth defect.

“There may be a link between Zika virus infection during pregnancy and the baby having microcephaly, which is a birth defect where the baby’s head is smaller than expected. Babies with microcephaly often have smaller brains that have not developed properly,” said Oh. “It’s understandable that people are concerned. You have a virus that people have never heard of, it’s spread by mosquitoes, which makes all of us feel vulnerable, and there may be a link with a devastating outcome in babies,” he said.

  The CDC recently advised women who are pregnant to consider postponing travel to any area where Zika virus transmission is ongoing, and women who are trying to get pregnant should consult their healthcare provider before traveling. So far, the few Zika virus infections diagnosed in the Continental United States (CONUS) have occurred in travelers to countries or territories with ongoing Zika virus spread, according to CDC, and there has not been local Zika infections spread by mosquitoes in CONUS.

For those who are in areas with ongoing Zika virus spread, Oh said the best way to prevent infection from Zika virus and other mosquito-borne viruses, such as dengue and chikungunya, is to prevent mosquito bites by using air conditioning or window and door screens when indoors, wearing long sleeves and pants, using permethrin-treated clothing and gear, and using insect repellants when outdoors. When used according to product label, insect repellants registered by the Environmental Protection Agency are safe to use on children and pregnant women.

To prevent Zika virus from spreading to CONUS, particularly in the southern states that have the mosquito species which carries Zika, dengue, and chikungunya, Oh said we must remove standing water where mosquitoes can breed, such as buckets, birdbaths, dog bowls, old tires, gutters, and other containers.

To prevent sexually transmitted Zika infection, according to CDC, men who live in or have traveled to an area with Zika infection and who have a pregnant partner should abstain from sexual activity or consistently and correctly use condoms for the duration of the pregnancy.

For more information and the latest public health updates on Zika virus, visit CDC.gov.

Get involved in Kick Butts Day

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FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Young people nationwide stand out, speak up and seize control against Big Tobacco on Kick Butts Day, a national day of youth activism. Advocates, teachers and community leaders organize events on Kick Butts Day that empower youth to spread word about tobacco use, the leading cause of preventable death in the United States that kills nearly half a million Americans each year. This year’s Kick Butts Day will be held on March 16, 2016, and marks the 21st year for this annual day of activism.

More than 1,000 events took place across the United States and on military bases last year, with 182 registered military events.  In 2015, the Coast Guard hosted 60 events at Coast Guard Exchanges in 22 different states over the course of Kick Butts Day week in which active duty and retired members of the Coast Guard and their families signed a pledge card to “Quit or Commit not to use Tobacco.” They then received a coupon for $5 off a purchase of $20 or more for use at their local Coast Guard Exchange. The signed pledge cards were posted inside the CGX store to create a pledge wall. Photos of the wall of signed pledge cards were posted to the CGX Facebook page. 

To help make this year’s Kick Butts Day even bigger by hosting more events, visit the Kick Butts Day Activities Database at http://www.kickbuttsday.org/search-activities and search for “easy and quick events” to plan an easy, fun and engaging Kick Butts Day celebration. 

New this year to Kick Butts Day is the #iKickButts campaign. Tobacco control advocates and youth nationwide are asked to tell why and how they’re helping to end the tobacco epidemic and make the next generation tobacco-free. Whether it’s advocating for an increase in a state’s cigarette tax, working on a local smoke-free law, encouraging a loved one to quit smoking or educating others on the deadly consequences of tobacco use, everyone has a story. Participants can use the #iKickButts generator to create a statement visualizing why they “kick butts” and share their story on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram with the hashtag #iKickButts.   

Kick Butts Day is a welcome addition to Operation Live Well (OLW) and Quit Tobacco – UCanQuit2.org’s anti-tobacco efforts, https://ucanquit2.org, which have included the Great American Spit Out, https://ucanquit2.org/Events/2016/GASPO.aspx, World No Tobacco Day, https://ucanquit2.org/Events/2015/WNTD.aspx, the Great American Smoke Out, https://ucanquit2.org/Events/2015/GASO15.aspx, Fight the Enemy anti-tobacco video contest for teens, http://health.mil/fighttheenemy, and tXtobacco texting trivia contest.

Operation Live Well, which supports the National Prevention Strategy, promotes the health, resiliency, and readiness of Service members and their families. 

Quit Tobacco – UCanQuit2.org is an educational campaign for the U.S. military that provides tobacco cessation support.  Their comprehensive website provides many resources and tools to help smokers quit, including support to create a personalized quit plan and live chat support.

If you’re interested in planning a Kick Butts Day event, get started at http://www.kickbuttsday.org.

452 AMW earns 2015 best large Reserve unit ARM award

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Congratulations to the 452nd Operations Group Aviation Resource Management Team for being awarded the coveted Air Force Reserve Command Sergeant Dee Campbell Outstanding Large Unit Air Force Aviation Resource Management Award for 2015.

The combined efforts of the 452nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, 729th Airlift Squadron, 336th and 912th Air Refueling Squadrons, and 452nd Operations Support Squadron excelled beyond expectations and brought it home for the wing.

The dedication, leadership and ceaseless efforts of the active duty, Reserve and civilian components working together were instrumental in the effectiveness and efficiency of the mission. The achievements of this Aviation Resource Management team are the epitome of how the command envisioned the Total Force Integration concept.

This high caliber of professionalism supports three flying squadrons here as part of Team March. This team’s outstanding accomplishments and achievements allow the 452nd Air Mobility Wing to operate safely, and transcend as the largest Total Force Integration Wing in the Air Force.

March is Nutrition Awareness Month: Healthy eating advances AF readiness and mission success

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FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Think twice before biting in. Are you making a smart food choice?   

Healthy eating coupled with active living, is the foundation for healthy living, which is critical to maintaining a ready and deployable force.

Optimal nutrition keeps Airmen performance ready – mentally and physically prepared for mission success. It enables faster recovery from injury, exercise and stress.

Healthy eating promotes healthy Airmen and healthy communities. “A lot of our initiatives focus on how to make the healthy choice the easy choice. This requires improving access to and availability of healthy food options,” explains Lt. Col. Deborah Robinson, senior leader of Air Force Reserve (AFR) Dietetics. Committed to championing an environment supportive of healthy eating and active living, the Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) has developed specific initiatives that promote healthier choices for Airmen and their communities.

Healthy Airmen

Take these steps to help incorporate healthy eating into your daily routine:

1. At the commissary, shop the perimeter, where healthier choices are found (fruits, vegetables, whole grain, low-fat/nonfat dairy and lean protein)

2. Read nutrition facts labels to help identify nutrition content and food serving size

3. Plan meals in advance

4. Track your food and drink intake

5. Consider employing tools such as the USDA’s MyPlate or SuperTracker

Healthy Communities

Take these steps to cultivate community-wide healthy eating:

1. Go for Green® (G4G) in dining facilities:

The Department of Defense’s (DoD) G4G program uses a stoplight system of green, yellow and red to identify nutritious foods. Foods are color-coded based on their nutrition quality, which can impact an Airman’s fitness, strength and health. Green signifies performance enhancing foods. When selecting from menu offerings, keep in mind the significance of these labels:

•Green (eat often)

•Yellow (eat occasionally)

•Red (eat rarely)

The DOD is working to improve the G4G system through three specific goals. The first is to increase availability and variety of green-coded food recipes. The second goal is to make green-coded foods attractive and delicious. The final focused goal is to revamp existing green-coded food recipes.

2. Exercise dietary supplement safety:

Supplements can have strong effects in the body. It is important to keep in mind that the FDA does not approve dietary supplements for safety or effectiveness. A supplement can be marketed without being proven safe, effective or free from adulterants. The FDA received 6,307 dietary supplement adverse event reports from 2008-2011, including 92 deaths (GAO Report, March 2013).

Some supplements can increase the risk of bleeding. There is also the potential for adverse reactions when supplements are combined with prescription drugs. It is important to remain vigilant about the possibility of unexpected side effects when taking dietary supplements. If you use supplements, choose brands that have undergone “third party certification.” Third party certification does not guarantee the supplement is safe or effective, but validates manufacturing practices, purity or quality.

Stay educated. Operation Supplement Safety (OPSS) is a DOD campaign that educates the warfighter and healthcare provider on responsible supplement use. OPSS provides a list of ‘red flag’ high-risk supplements and hosts an “Ask an Expert” forum to address specific concerns.  For tips on exercising dietary supplement safety, visit http://hprc-online.org/dietary-supplements/opss.

3. Follow 5210, to improve children’s health:

5210 Healthy Military Children is a community-wide program to improve children’s health. 5210 promotes healthy behaviors, to put into practice each day:

•Five (5) or more fruits and vegetables

•Two (2) or less hours of screen time

•One (1) or more hour of physical activity

•Zero (0) sugar-sweetened beverages

For more information on 5210, visit the 5210 toolkit at http://www.5210.healthymilitarychildren.psu.edu/5210-healthy-military-children-form.

4. Incorporate Operation Live Well:

•Operation Live Well is the DOD’s initiative to promote healthy living throughout our communities. For more tips on healthy eating, visit http://www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Operation-Live-Well/Focus-Areas/Nutrition

•Crews Into Shape Challenge

–During Nutrition Awareness Month, Airmen are invited to participate in NMCPHC’s 16th Annual Crews Into Shape Challenge. The challenge offers Airmen the opportunity to practice healthy eating and active living, through a four week, team-oriented challenge that combines the support of colleagues and family members, to promote a healthier lifestyle. Crews Into Shape will take place March 6 – April 2, 2016. Registration ends March 8. For more information, visit http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nmcphc/health-promotion/Pages/crews-into-shape.aspx

AFMS Healthy Living Recipes

Healthy eating promotes readiness, optimal performance, better health and better care – all key factors to the success of Full Spectrum Readiness. For nutritious and tasty recipes, check out AFMS Healthy Living Recipes.

For more AFMS guidelines on nutrition and exercise, visit http://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/HealthyLiving.

News Briefs 02/26/2016

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DEERS OFFICE MOVING

The March DEERS office (ID Card office) is moving back to Bldg. 2314, now that the renovation is complete. There will be NO DEERS access or ID cards processed during the scheduled move from March 7-11. The DEERS ID office is projected to re-open March 14.

BACK STREET GRILL CLOSED DURING PHASE 3

The Back Street Grill is closed today through Thursday, March 3, Friday, February 26 through Thursday, March 3 due to installation of the new food service lines, phase 3. Normal operations will resume Friday, March 4, 2016 at 6:30 a.m. Starbucks will not be affected during this process and will be open Mon-Fri, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.  The Starbucks entrance will be available from the main Hap Arnold Club entrance or through the Atrium. We apologize for the inconvenience.

RETIREE ACTIVITIES OFFICE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

The March Retiree Activities Office is in need of volunteers who can donate just three hours of their time weekly to help fellow retirees and their families. To volunteer or for more information, call 951-655-4077/4079.

APRIL MONTH OF MILITARY CHILD EVENT

Announcing the 3rd Annual April, Month of the Military Child event in Los Angeles on Sunday, April 17 from 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. This event held at the Los Angeles Public Library – Downtown, is a collaborative effort by members of the Los Angeles Veterans Collaborative – Families & Children Working Group. There will be activities and goodies for children up to age 12 years, but all are welcome to attend. Share this invitation with your military-connected families. Last year they hosted children from throughout the Southern California area. Complete the online registration to assist with planning for this event. Children registered by March 4 will receive a certificate from the Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti. Registration closes on April 10th. For more information or to register, contact Deborah J. Hayes, dejhayesconsulting@gmail.com. You may also donate items in support of this event, (children’s books, gift cards, small toys, etc.)

DOD-WIDE CHANGES TO MATERNITY LEAVE

The Defense Secretary has approved a change to Air Force policy authorizing an additional six (6) weeks of Maternity Leave for Air Force Active Duty Airmen as well as Reserve and Guard Airmen on active duty orders (pursuant to AFI 36-2619, Military Personnel Appropriation (MPA) Man-Day Program and AFI 36-2254, Volume 1, Reserve Personnel Participation) who give birth, effective Feb. 5, 2016. This leave is non-chargeable and the 12-week period must be taken continuously.  For those who are already on maternity leave effective Feb. 5, 2016, they will be granted a 6-week extension. Additionally, Airmen who extended their current 42-day maternity leave and are currently on ordinary leave may convert the chargeable ordinary leave to the new non-chargeable Maternity Leave. In the case of dual-military couples, Maternity Leave may not be transferred to create any kind of shared benefit, and in all cases, unused Maternity Leave will be forfeited if not used. Commanders will grant Maternity Leave in all cases where Airmen are eligible. Furthermore, no Airmen shall be disadvantaged in her career, including limitations to assignments, evaluations, or selection for PME because she has taken Maternity Leave.

ATTENTION ALL 3As (3A1X1s)

Senior Master Sgt. Cynthia Villa has been selected by wing leadership to serve as the 3A Functional Manager. She is very excited for this opportunity and is ready to go to work! In an effort to get to meet every 3A personally, Villa will hold a 3A All Call on Sunday, March 6 and March 20 at 1 p.m. in the Cultural Resource Center. This will give each of you the opportunity to meet her and have a two-way discussion regarding the wing’s current 3A situation, to include personnel moves, loss of positions, other pertinent information, or anything else you may want to discuss as a 3A. Maximum participation of all 3As is highly encouraged. It’s a team effort.

AFRC PRINT & BROADCAST MEDIA AWARDS ANNOUNCED

Congratulations to Team March for the following Air Force Reserve Command 2015 Print and Broadcast Media Awards: Capt. Perry Covington, 452nd Air Mobility Wing chief of public affairs – Best Commentary; Tech. Sgt. Efren Lopez, former 4th Combat Camera Squadron photojournalist – Best Pictorial Photography; former 4th Combat Camera Squadron – Best Video Documentary.

JOINT OFFICER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR

The Defense Education Forum (DEF) in conjunction with the Reserve Officers Association Department of the Golden West with host a Joint Officer Professional Development Seminar (JOPDS) April 22-24, 2016 at the Holiday Inn Bayside, San Diego. The Department Convention is being held concurrently.

The JOPDS is one of the premier professional development opportunities available to our younger officers and is one of the only professional development seminars to emphasize joint service participation. To date, more than a thousand young officers from all services have benefited from these ROA DEF events.

The ROA Chapter #57, at March ARB, is part of The San Diego Chapter which is made up of Reserve Officers of the United States Armed Services. Their geographical area encompasses the greater San Diego area from the Mexican border north to the Orange County and Riverside County areas, and from the Pacific Ocean east to include Imperial County. Membership is open to any federally commissioned officer, warrant officer, of the National Guard, Reserve, Active Component, Former officers or Retired officers and their spouses and recently includes non-commissioned officers. The March ROA chapter Junior Officer Liaison is Capt. Lombardo at 951-655-5722.

Find The ROA Department of the Golden West, which covers California and Nevada, at roa.org/ca.

ENLISTED DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION BOARD

Air Reserve Personnel Center officials will release the Invitation to Apply and open the application cycle for the annual Enlisted Developmental Education Board Friday, Feb. 5. The EDEB will convene May 16 at HQ ARPC. All applications are due to ARPC no later than April 15, 4:30 p.m. MT. Call the Total Force Service Center at DSN 665-0102 or 210-565-0102 for questions or further information.

MARCH FIELD AIRFEST ON WEB/SOCIAL MEDIA

The March Field AirFest Website is now live at http://marchfieldairfest.marchfss.com. Also, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram for AirFest updates. Find us on Facebook at March Field AirFest; on Instagram @MarchFieldAirFest; on Twitter @MarchAirFest. Join the conversations!!

452 AMW SCAVENGER HUNT RACE MARCH 5

The 452nd AMW is hosting a scavenger hunt race, Saturday, March 5, 2016. Start time is 3 p.m. at the Education and Training (Bldg 441) parking lot. Registration is filling fast so register soon! Squadrons must have 10-15 Airmen (no more, no less) per team. Choose your fastest Airmen and carry your squadron guidon. Distance is 3.2 miles and participating teams must wear squadron morale shirts (AF PT shirts if no morale shirts available) and Air Force PT shorts. Donations are $10 per person or $100 per team. All proceeds will benefit the First Sergeant’s Airman’s Relief Fund. R.S.V.P. by 4 March 2016 to darryl.willingham@us.af.mil, 951-858-3246, or marinewithwings@gmail.com, 951-858-3246.

DESERVING AIRMAN COMMISSIONING BOARD TO CONVENE

Great News! If you are interested in becoming an Air Force Reserve officer at Team March, the next Deserving Airman Commissioning Board will convene on May 21-22, 2016. If you are interested, and meet the qualifications located on the wing INFO drive – X:\MarchBaseInfo, in the DACB pamphlet, please have your completed commissioning packages submitted to the 452 FSS/FSMPD (Career Development) office not later than close of business, Monday, May 2, 2016. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call career development at 951-655-3113.

COMMAND POST NEEDS AIRMEN

The 452nd Air Mobility Wing Command Post is in need of new Airmen. They have several full-time Air Reserve Technician positions and several Traditional Reserve positions available.

Command Post brief job description: The base command post is the central control point for base mission operations and often is in direct communication with the wing commander. Command Post personnel are key facilitators in ensuring optimal Command and Control (C2) operations and communications. Specific tasks depend on the mission and aircraft assigned to that base, which could range from cargo transport to space systems and nuclear operations. If interested please contact Senior Master Sgt. Frank Gomez at frank.gomez.2@us.af.mil.

EDUCATION & TRAINING OFFICE TO PROVIDE MASS BRIEFINGS

Beginning in December, during the Unit Training Assemblies, the March Education and Training office will conduct ongoing, mass briefings for any Tuition Assistance, GI Bill and Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) inquiries. Their schedule is as follows:

CCAF  briefing:

UTA Sundays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. in Bldg. 441, Rm. 12

Tuition Assistance briefing:

UTA Sundays from 1 to 1:45 p.m. in Bldg. 441, Rm. 12

GI Bill briefing:

UTA Sundays from 2 to 22:45 p.m. in Bldg. 441, Rm. 12

In-processing (technical school):

Monday – Friday from 2 – 3 p.m. in Bldg. 441, main office

For more information, contact Master Sgt. Brown at 951-655-4442.

SARC HOSTS FREE MIND BODY RESILIENCY CLASSES

Are you interested in learning more about the Mind and Body connection and how this can promote better overall health? Then come join the interactive and informational series of one-hour classes based on the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine’s Resilient Warrior. Classes are scheduled on the A and B Unit Training Assemblies through September 2016. Topics for the six-part series include

– Stress Reactions and Relaxation Response

– Getting Good Sleep

– Mindfulness and a Positive State of Mind

– Yin and Yang of Resiliency

– Yoga & Journaling

– Social Connections & Communication

Time and Location:

UTA Sundays, 11 a.m. – noon

Bldg. 470, room 205   

Contact frank.pavone@us.af.mil or 655-4551 for more information. No reservation required.

REGISTER FOR YELLOW RIBBON EVENTS

Upcoming dates for Yellow Ribbon events are Mar 18-20, Apr. 22-24, May 20-22, Jun 17-19. For more formation, contact 1st Lt. Shelley Lawrence, your 452nd Air Mobility Wing Yellow Ribbon representative, for details at 951-655-4615.

BACK STREET GRILL HOURS

Hours of operation for the newly renovated Back Street Grill are Monday – Friday for breakfast from 6:30 to 10 a.m., for lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; UTA weekends for breakfast (Sat & Sun) from 5:30 to 9 a.m., for lunch (Sat & Sun) from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for dinner (Sat only) from 4 to 8 p.m. Additionally, the Back Street Grill proudly serves Starbucks Monday – Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and UTAs (Sat & Sun) from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

GRILL NIGHT AT SALLY’S ALLEY

Every Wednesday night starting at 4 p.m., Sally’s Alley is open for business with Grill Night. For more information, call them at 951-653-2121.

FITNESS CENTER NEWS

The March Fitness Center has received the Wellbeats Virtual Group Fitness Kiosk. This kiosk allows members to participate in virtual fitness classes.

Daily WellBeats Fitness Schedule is:

Mondays: 10:30 a.m. – REV (spin); 12:15 p.m. – Yoga (closed Jan. 18)

Tuesdays: 12:15 p.m. –  Fit for Duty; 4:00 p.m. – REV

Wednesdays: 6 a.m. – Yoga/Pilates; 11 a.m. – V.I.B.E./Toning; 12:15 p.m. – REV

Thursdays: 11 a.m. – REV; 12:45 p.m. – Fit for Duty

Fridays: 11 a.m. – Core (Jan. 15/29); 11:15 a.m. Pilates (Jan 8/22)

Wellbeats offers many more classes available at the members’ request. 

FIP (Fitness Improvement classes) available through our Wellbeats Kiosk.

Additional opportunities for fitness:

Tuesday, 11 a.m. and Thursday, 12:15 p.m. – Battle ropes training

Monday, 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. – TRX

A & B UTA Saturdays, 7 a.m. – Wellbeats Fit for Duty

A & B UTA Sundays, 7 a.m. – Wellbeats REV

A UTA Saturdays, 5 p.m. – Virtual Strength “Fit for Duty”

B UTA, 5 – 7 p.m. – Pick-up basketball

Coming in 2016: Inter-Services Golf Tournament, Team Cohesion Challenge, Armed Forces 5K Run.

Call the Fitness & Sports center at 951-655-2292 to sign up or for more information on these programs.

Class descriptions:

Circuit Training – a high intensity interval training class that integrated cardio and muscular endurance exercises

Core – various classes from our WellBeats system that focus entirely on working out your core

Fit for Duty – a high-energy, extreme, conditioning workout led by service members with expertise in fitness training

Functional Fitness – A type of high-intensity interval training combining cardio and weight training into one short but intense class with mobility drills, mountain climbers, lunges, push-up, kettlebells, goblet squats duck walk, run.

Fusion – an integration of yoga and Pilates exercises with attention to breath, form, flow and body balance.

Kinetics – a total body, multi-activity class that includes sports-style cardio intervals with resistance training circuits and muscle isolation work

REV – an indoor cycling class that combines sprints, climbs, intervals, drills, terrain, and technique training

Stomp – a total body, cardio-driven step class as it was originally meant to be taught

TKO – a blend of martial arts disciplines that includes a combination of punches, kicks, and strikes

TRX – introductory class that teaches basic exercises to strengthen core and transition into more advanced techniques on the TRX suspension system

V.I.B.E. – multi-dimensional dance exercises ranging from Latin to urban, hip-hop and more

Zumba/Zumbathon – well-known dancing class featuring exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats (Zumbathon is a two-hour Zumba class in which participants can win prizes.)

OUTDOOR REC UPCOMING 2016 TRIPS

The outdoor recreation division has scheduled trips for target audiences of Single Airmen (SAP), Pre/Post-Deployers (RecOn) and Deployed-affected family members (DP). There is special pricing for these members (SAP/RECON/DP column). All others (military/DOD ID card holders and their guests) are invited on a space-available basis at the higher, per-person price listed in the EOE column. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis, and can be made by contacting ODR at 951-655-2816.
DATE – TRIP SAP/RECON/DP EOE
Mar. 12 – Snow Tubing RecOn/DE – $8 $35
Mar. 26 – Skiing/Boarding SAP – $20 $64
Apr. 9 – Hollywood Hills Horseback Riding SAP – $15 $75
Apr. 21-23 – Black Canyon Canoe Trip SAP – $35 $112
May 13-15 – Whitewater Rafting DE – $30 $130
May 28 – Deep Sea Fishing SAP- $25 $102
Jun. 10-12 – Spelunking SAP – $40 $110
Jun. 18 – Skydiving SAP – $40 $199
Jul. 16 – Couples Ballooning RecOn/DE – $30 $148
Jul. 30 – La Jolla Kayaking RecOn/DE – $15 $70
Aug. 13 – Catalina Adventure RecOn/DE – $40 $150
Aug. 27 – Bridge to Nowhere Bungee Jumping SAP – $20 $85
Sep. 3 – Skydiving RecOn/DE – $40 $199
Sep. 17 – Deep Sea Fishing RecOn/DE – $25 $102
Sep. 24 – Tandem Hang Gliding RecOn/DE – $50 $199

OUTDOOR REC EQUIPMENT RENTALS

Outdoor Recreation has a variety of equipment for rent such as camping gear, water sports equipment, bicycles, and trailers to carry it all! Special orders for Callaway, Odyssey, Cleveland, Never Compromise, Nike, Bag Boy, Sun Mountain and Staff golf equipment are also available.  Download the full equipment rental price list at MarchFSS.com, call 951-655-2816 or come on by for more information.

MARCH TICKETS & TOURS

Amusement Park Specials

Castle Park: $16 per person includes unlimited rides, water park access, miniature golf and the new Sky Rider.

Disney 3-Day Park Hopper military special: $140 per person (adult/child)

Discount Movie Tickets

Available for only $10 each and valid for Regal Cinemas, United Artists Theatres and Edwards Cinemas.

Hotel Discounts

Receive 10% off any Best Western and 15% off any Choice Hotel

Visit the Tickets & Tours page at MarchFSS.com and download the Discount Ticket Price List for a full list of discounts tickets prices, hotel discounts and special promotions. Call Tickets & Tours at 951-655-4123 for more information.