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Happy Wednesday! See below for the weekly DM Bulletin with scheduled events and closures.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
AFPAAS 100% ACCOUNTABILITY: Please take a minute to ensure your records are updated HERE, as timely notification during an emergency may be critical to you or your family receiving benefits.
You have an annual requirement to update your AFPAAS and virtual Record of Emergency Data sheet, IAW DAFI 36-3802. While most Airmen update these upon in-processing their new unit, or in conjunction with a deployment selection, they also must validate the information on an annual basis, even if nothing has changed. “You ask, does this apply to me?” Yes, this applies to all AD, AFR, ANG, DAF Civ and NAF employees and all family members in DEERS assigned to or working in the vicinity of Davis Monthan AFB.
CACFP: On August 29, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Child Development Programs announced its sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program administered by the Arizona Department of Education, Community Nutrition Programs. Meals will be made available to enrolled participants at no separate charge without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Household income determines the amount of money institutions will be reimbursed to provide meals to enrolled participants. The income-eligibility guidelines listed below are used to determine the amount of reimbursement. For more information, please reach out to the Community Child Care Coordinator at 520-228-5993.
Lightning Spark: The Lightning Spark team has moved office locations, they are now at the MSG Bldg. 3200 Rm 227.
Notification of Upcoming Utility/Road Closures Outages
1. Upcoming utility/road closures outages for the next five weeks from 27 Sep – 6 Oct 2023 are include the buildings listed below with their specific type of outages.
2. The Utility/Road Closure Outage calendar can also be found on the SharePoint site under the 355th Civil Engineer Sq, Operations Flight (CEO), Scheduled Outages.
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Unit
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Building
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Facility Manager
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DSN
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Date/ Time
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Type/Shop
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POC
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355 EMS
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1446
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TSgt Griese
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228-1945
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27-Sep-23/ 0730-1330
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Electrical
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Tim Snyder
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55 RGS
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1447
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TSgt Conley
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228-0511
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27-Sep-23/ 0730-1330
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Electrical
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Tim Snyder
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645 AESS
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94
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Chris Blue
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228-9954
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28-Sep-23/ 0730-1330
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Electrical
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Tim Snyder
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755 OSS
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96
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SSgt Stanley
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228-9610
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28-Sep-23/ 0730-1330
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Electrical
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Tim Snyder
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563 OSS
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4829
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TSgt Edgar
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228-5870
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29-Sep-23/ 0730-1330
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Electrical
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Tim Snyder
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924 FG
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5251
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MSgt Huff
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228-2017
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2-Oct-23/ 0730-1330
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Electrical
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Tim Snyder
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DET 3
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4414
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SSgt Hoberg
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228-5923
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3-Oct-23/ 0730-1130
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Electrical
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Tim Snyder
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48 RQS
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4843
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David Blas
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228-9633
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3-Oct-23/ 1900-2100
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Electrical
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Tim Snyder
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3. Please direct any questions or concerns about the outage and its affects on specific facilities or work production within facilities to the attention of the Facility Manager or the POC listed on the request.
-BASE ANNOUNCEMENTS-
“Coffee with the Commander” is tomorrow at 0700 at Fast Brrreak.
Update Your Will with Legal: If you are an October Deployer who needs to have your will and any estate planning documents drafted before you depart, please contact the 355th Wing Judge Advocate office at 355wg.ja.admin@us.af.mil as soon as possible. Last minute requests may be difficult to accommodate. In your email, please identify yourself as a deploying airman and provide your will ticket number which you can obtain from aflegalassistance.law.af.mil. If you have any questions, please call the legal office at 520-228-5242.
DEERS Appointments: The DEERS office now has 40 available appointments on the Rapids website daily. Appointments can be scheduled online at https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/ by using the ID Card Office Locator option and searching Davis-Monthan.
Passport Office: Effective 1 October 2023, the base passport office will no longer be taking photos for passport applications. Customers must have their photo taken and printed prior to their appointment. Reimbursement for passport photos can be added to a DTS voucher under other expenses. Please call 228-5680 or 228-4451 with any questions or concerns.
Davis-Monthan Veterinary Services: Are you preparing for a PCS with your pet OCONUS? Have questions about the required vaccines, lab tests, and travel health certificates? Do you need vaccinations and preventive care for your pets? We are available for appointments Monday-Friday 0830-1500; closed 1200-1300 for lunch; closed on federal holidays. Address: 5350 E Arizola Street, Bldg 2712. Phone: 520-228-3529.
Base Construction: 355th CES would like to notify all base personnel of an authorized contractor, B&F contracting, which will be supporting a base-wide sewer project until October 2024. Base personnel may notice them in and around the base in their labeled trucks. They will not be entering any buildings. The Contractor is conducting physical construction work making repairs and replacing Sewer Drain Lines. You may observe them working at a Manhole in the roadway or near a sidewalk. All necessary measures will be taken not to impede the flow of traffic. Their efforts should not impact day-to-day operations, but base personnel will be notified if that changes.
Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate: DAVAs can provide 24/7 non-clinical assistance and support to victims of domestic abuse and intimate partner sexual assaults. This can include safety planning, provide support through the court system, informing victims of their rights and provide emotional support. A victim can either report to their Commanding Officer or walk into the clinic. The DAVA for DM is Carol Elliott and she can be contacted at the main office with (520) 228-2104 or (520) 276-3565 for the 24-hour hotline she is located at the Mental Health Center.
Mental Health Outreach: Did you know The DM Mental Health clinic offers in-unit workshops? Specifically, they touch on things such as sleep, stress, time management and resilience. If you are interested, please call the Mental Health clinic at 228-4357 to schedule your unit! We are also able to do outreach for shift workers, we just ask for extra time to accommodate.
CHPS: CHPS is excited to share that we started the “Choose What You Loose” Challenge for our non-DHA federal civilians! The process to enroll is very easy and if you visit us during one of our check in days between 20 - 29 Sept, you can earn a free long-sleeve t-shirt (while supplies last). Stay involved with our DM CHPS team by checking out www.USAFwellness.com to enroll, our calendar of events and additional wellness resources. Contact the DM CHPS team at 520-228-5123 or deborah.davis.21.ctr@us.af.mil with questions.
-VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES-
Combined Federal Campaign: NOW through January 15, 2024
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CAUSE OF THE WEEK: FOOD & NUTRITION
Week of Sept. 25
Cause areas: Food & Nutrition; Nutrition Programs; Agriculture;
Health & Lifestyle; Education; Food Supply Chain;
Food Banks; Faith-Based Support; Clean Water
DoD STARBASE Arizona: Rocket Launch - Volunteers are needed to assist the students with launching their rockets at the far end of Benko Gym’s parking lot. We launch 5 rockets at a time…pretty amazing!
1030-1115 on 21, 22, and 25 Sep 2023.
Guest Speakers - Volunteers are needed to talk to 5th grade students about their career in the Air Force and how they use science, technology, engineering, and math in their field. This is a 30-min lunch & learn time slot. PDC, Rm 126 from 1130-1200 on 21, 22, and 25 Sep 2023.
Sign up for as many opportunities as you like as you like. Come as a team! We appreciate your support of our DoD Youth STEM Program. POC: Kristine Impelliiieri – email: sb.arizona@vailschooldistrict.org
Combat team member course: The 68 RQS is the Guardian Angel Formal Training Unit (FTU) designated by ACC as the premier facility tasked with training Pararescue and Combat Rescue Officer advanced skills. We have the unique opportunity to expose trainees to a broad set of challenges utilizing realistic field training scenarios to prepare them for the future fight. Currently we are gearing up for one of our exercises and we need volunteers!
Who: All who would like to volunteer to dress up as a local national/team member, or as a patient with fake injuries and act out this role.
What: Combat Team Member Course (CTMC)
When: 6 role players each day: 2-6 Oct. Show time 0900
30 volunteers: Monday, 10 Oct is our MASCAL. Show time @0500
Where: 68th Rescue Squadron 4525 S. Phoenix St. Bldg. 4853
POC: TSgt Sabrina de Vera & A1C Olivia Gilmore DSN: 228-9505 EMAIL: sabrina.de_vera@us.af.mil & olivia.gilmore@us.af.mil