News Briefs 01/29/2016

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MARCH FIELD AIRFEST ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for AirFest updates. On Facebook, find us at March Field AirFest: Thunder Over the Empire, on Twitter we are @MarchAirFest, and on Instagram we are @MarchFieldAirFest. Join the conversations!!

INCLUDE THE 1095B/1095C WHEN YOU FILE YOUR TAXES

Here is some need-to-know information about the DFAS-issued 1095-B and 1095-C, documents required when you file your taxes. The 1095-B is for reservists who are not activated. The 1095-C is for federal civil service employees and activated reservists. Air Reserve Technicians would use both because of their split Reserve/civil service duty. According to DFAS, dependents do not show up on the DFAS-issued 1095-B or 1095-C. Your dependent information will show up on the 1095-B, issued by your medical insurance carrier. According to information received by H&R Block from the IRS, 1095-Cs will not be issued until late March 2016, and tax returns can be filed without the 1095-Cs. For further details or to correct information on either the 1095-B or 1095-C, contact the following:  civilians call 703-882-5197; Reservists call 800-642-1386.

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.

KEY SUPPORTER BRIEFING FEB. 6

The 452nd Air Mobility Wing is offering the First Key Supporter Briefing on Feb. 6, 2016, from 9-11 a.m. in the 452nd Operations Group main training room, Bldg. 2240. This briefing is to inform spouses, significant others, and parents of Airmen about the resources available pre-deployment, during deployment, and reintegration post deployment. The presenters are Elaine Valentine, director of psychological health; Col. Richard Givens, wing chaplain; Sara Templeton, Our Military Kids liaison; 2nd Lt. Shelley Lawrence, March Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program coordinator; and Military OneSource representative. To R.S.V.P. or if you have questions, contact Analiza Sell, Key Spouse mentor 452 AMW at sellproductions@msn.com.

SEEKING VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICES SUPPORT TEAM MEMBERS

The March Field Emergency Management Working Group is looking for volunteers who are interested in being part of the Emergency Services Support Team (ESST). Following a disaster, these volunteers are crucial to successfully recovering our base and assisting members who need help. Your efforts can make a big difference. If you have questions or want to become an integral part of the March ESST, contact Emergency Management at 951-655-3024.

ARE YOU A FOODIE?

The Beacon is looking for individuals who would be interested in writing a “foodie” column (food review) on a once-a-month or less basis, and as a volunteer. The goal is to have the individuals select an item from the new Back Street Grill menu and write a review about it. The menu items would be rotated so each one gets its moment in the spotlight. The more volunteers we have, the better! If you are interested in contributing, please email the Beacon editor at 452amw.paworkflow@us.af.mil or call 951-655-2862.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

If you’re interested in volunteering at any of the schools listed below, please contact Megan Crusher at megan.crusher.1@us.af.mil. All Team March members are welcome to volunteer. Basic details are below and additional information will be given closer to the date of the event.

Event: YEMP (Youth Education Motivation Program)

Date: Wednesday, February 10

Start time: 7:45 a.m.

End time: 11:00 a.m.

Location: El Cerrito Middle School

Address: 7610 El Cerrito Road; Corona, CA 92881    

Purpose: Speaking to middle school students. The focus is to provide opportunities for middle school students to get an early start in exploring their career options and to encourage students to complete their education. 

Event: YEMP (Youth Education Motivation Program)

Date: Thursday, February 18

Start time: 8:15 a.m.

End time: 11:00 a.m.

Location: Corona Fundamental Intermediate School (CFIS)

Address: 1230 South Main Street; Corona, CA 92882   

Purpose: Speaking to middle school students. The focus is to provide opportunities for middle school students to get an early start in exploring their career options and to encourage students to complete their education. 

Event: YEMP (Youth Education Motivation Program)

Date: Friday, February 26

Start time: 7:45 a.m.

End time: 11:00 a.m.

Location: Norco Intermediate School

Address: 2711 Temescal Avenue; Norco, CA 92860   

Purpose: Speaking to middle school students. The focus is to provide opportunities for middle school students to get an early start in exploring their career options and to encourage students to complete their education.

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 Feb 19-21; and Mar 18-20. The December, January and February Yellow Ribbon events are now open for registration for eligible members. For more formation, contact 1st Lt. Shelley Lawrence, your 452nd Air Mobility Wing Yellow Ribbon representative, for details at 951-655-4615.

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

Jan 29, 5 p.m. – 3×3 Basketball Tournament

Feb 10 – Intramural Volleyball begins. Letter of Intent due in Fitness Center NLT Jan. 21

Feb 11 – 12 p.m. – Functional Fitness class

Feb 25 – 12 p.m. – Functional Fitness class

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 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.