Stockpile Published Jan. 26, 2007 By Susan Burritt Nucleus KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, NEW MEXICO -- African American Heritage Month is February The 377th Air Base Wing Presents: "From Slavery to Freedom: The Story of Africans in the Americas" February 8, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Mountain View Club Meet and Hear Dr. Alan Gropman tell the compelling story of the Tuskegee Airmen and African American Military History. Those who have heard him speak will tell you there is no one who knows more about African American history and military history than Dr. Gropman. Contact 1st Lt. Todd Dawson at 853-7867 or 2nd Lt. Stephanie Tillman at 846-2083 for ticket information. Airman and Family Readiness Center Pre-deployment Briefing: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. or by appointment. FUNTIME: A playgroup for parents and preschoolers. Activities such as singing, dancing, listening to stories and crafts. Mondays 10:30-11:45 a.m. Hearts Apart Support Group: Facilitated discussion for adults and supervised activities for children. Open to all who have a deployed servicemember. Feb. 3 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Heart Link Spouses Orientation: Fun way to learn about Air Force customs/traditions, benefits, entitlements and support agencies and services on base. Today, 7:45 a.m.-Noon. Home buying seminar: scheduled for Thursday from 9-11 a.m. Learn the ins and outs of home buying. Kirtland Federal Credit Union representatives will present information and answer questions. Call 846-0741 to sign up. Preseparation Briefing: Briefing covers a wide range of benefits and services available to transitioning military personnel and their families. Members can participate in the monthly group briefing or schedule an individual appointment. The DD Form 2648, Pre-separation Counseling Checklist, which is required for final out-processing, will be completed. Call the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 846-0741 for more information. ARTS, CRAFTS & HOBBIES Welding for Beginners Mondays from 5-9 p.m. The cost is $25 a student. Call the Auto Skills Center at 846-1104. Winterize Your Vehicle During the winter months at the Auto Skills Center mechanics can help or you can do-it-yourself. For more information call 846-1104. Arts and Crafts Classes: Classes are held at the Arts and Crafts Center on the southeast corner of Wyoming and F Avenue. For information or to reserve your spot call 853-3004. Stained Glass, Jan. 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $ 75 BLOOD DRIVES United Blood Services Blood drives for the Kirtland community are in the Bloodmobile: · Feb. 1, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Space Dev. & Test Wing, Bldg. 414. · Feb. 2, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 58th SOW, inside Aerial Delivery Bldg. 994. · Feb. 6, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Sandia National Labs in parking lot at Bldg. 823, Steve Schiff Auditorium. · Feb. 7, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m., NNSA Service Center Fitness Center, Bldg. 20386. · Feb. 8, 12:30-3:30 p.m. NWD/AFIA/AFSC, H St. at Wyoming. · Feb. 8, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. AFOTEC, back of Bldg. 20130. · Feb. 8, 7-10:30 a.m., Kirtland NCO Academy. · Feb. 13, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Sandia Labs at Motorpool. · Feb. 15, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., AFRL at corner of Aberdeen and Carlisle. · Feb. 15, 1-4 p.m., 898th Munitions at 7500 Prairie Rd. · Feb. 20, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Sandia National Labs in parking lot at Bldg. 823, Steve Schiff Auditorium. · Feb. 21, 7:30 a.m.-noon, Sandia Labs at Area IV. · Feb. 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., New Mexico VA in front of Bldg. 1 by VA Hospital. · Feb. 27, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Sandia Labs at Motorpool. CHILDREN/PARENTS Child/Parent Playgroups Family Advocacy sponsors two playgroups weekly. Wednesdays the group meets from 10:30 a.m.-noon at the Youth Center and Fridays from 10:30 a.m.-noon at the Maxwell Child Development Center. Call 846-0139. Give Parents a Break Feb. 2 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Call the Gibson CDC at 846-1103 or Maxwell CDC at 853-5521 for information and requirements for participating in the Give Parents a Break Program. Program Seeks Providers The Family Child Care Program is seeking new providers. Applicants in the FCC program are offered training and free advertising. Homes are needed to provide care for special needs, swing shifts, evening shifts and nontraditional hours. For information call 846-1802. Parent/Child Activity Group Parents and their children enjoy time together the second and fourth Tuesday each month from 10:30-11:45 a.m. in the Airman and Family Readiness Center. Registration is not required. For more information contact Sheri at 453-2609. Return Home Care Program Receive 16 hours of free child care per child for children ages 12 and under, when returning home after 30 days or more in direct support of Operation Enduring Freedom and the Global War on Terrorism; must use within 30 days of return. Call 846-1802. 2007 Youth of the Year We are looking for the best teens in the community. Youth ages 14-18 can pick up a Youth of the Year package and compete to be recognized as the best on the base in areas of leadership, service, character, academics and future goals. Contact Youth Programs for more information at 853-5437. The Congressional Award This is a noncompetitive program open to all 14-23 year olds. The award recognizes individuals for achieving goals in four program areas: voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness and expedition/exploration. If you are a teen who wants to develop compassion, a sense of responsibility and practical skills, this program is for you. Contact Youth Programs at 853-5437. Scholarship The Kirtland Officers' Spouses' Club is offering scholarships for military dependents. Applicants must be high school seniors, continuing education students or spouses who have not received a four-year degree. Applications are available in the thrift shop, base education center, Mountain View Club and the Airman and Family Readiness Center. Applications must be postmarked by Feb. 26. CLUBS Spouses in Action Spouses in Action meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Kirtland Family Housing Town Center. Spouses in Action's mission is to promote a sense of community by working together as volunteers and supporting various base entities. For information e-mail KirtlandSpouses@yahoo.com. New KOSC Website The Kirtland Officers' Spouses' Club Web site's new address is http://kirtlandosc.com/. The KOSC raises funds to sponsor charitable, educational and welfare projects here and in the community. The KOSC holds monthly events and there are many volunteer opportunities. For more information, send an e-mail to KirtlandOSC@yahoo.com. Club Membership Stop by the Mountain View Club anytime and sign up for membership or apply by calling 846-5165 or 888-871-5608. Protestant Women of the Chapel Join in studying The Power of a Praying Woman by Stormie O'Martian Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. or from 5-7 p.m. at the chapel here. The special program/potluck dates are Feb. 21, Mar. 21, Apr. 18, and May 16. For information, call Clara Austin 255-5342 "Moving On After Moving In" Meet others in the same circumstances and learn to face frequent moving with a new focus and improved attitude. The group meets at night, childcare is available and there is no cost. Call Alyson at 266-3879 or visit hub.cinchouse.com/newmexicospouses. Roadrunner Chapter Members Mark your calendars for the first International Test and Evaluation Association Roadrunner Chapter meeting of 2007 on Feb. 8 at 11:30 a.m. at the Mountain View Club.A lunch buffet will be available. Meet your colleagues, Roadrunner Chapter leaders, and hear an informative presentation by Mr. Rick Contreras of Sandia National Laboratory. Call 846-1067 or 846-1070. Eat, Drink & Be Merry Bingo Night Join the Mountain View Club for Bingo Night Wednesdays in the Daedalian Room. Games begin at 5:30 p.m. Call 846-5165. Crab Legs and Shrimp All-you-can-eat today at the Mountain View Club with live music. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., music starts at 6:30 p.m. in the ballroom. Members $14.95, nonmembers $17.95. Have Lunch at the Club Member price is $6.95, nonmember price is $8.95. Mountain View lunch buffet offers specials everyday: Monday - Hispanic, Tuesday - Asian stir fry, Wednesday - pasta bar, Thursday - soup/salad, breadstick, Friday - catfish Lunch at Kirtland Lanes Monday - Lasagna or meatball sub Tuesday - Taco, taco salad or tostadas Wednesday - Fried chicken or chicken fried steak Thursday - Chicken enchiladas or beef burrito Friday - Steak or steak sandwich Air Force Association Luncheon Col. Robert E. Suminsby Jr. will speak at a luncheon Saturday to be held from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Petroleum Club on 5th and Marquette. Bring a friend who joins and your lunch is free. RSVP to Joe Traina at RMTJVT@comcast.net. LEARN TO FLY Have you always wanted to learn how to fly? The Kirtland Flight Training Center offers ground and flight instruction programs to help you earn your private, commercial and instrument ratings. The Aero Club is open to everyone military and civilian. Call 846-1072. Sweetheart Flight In February the Kirtland Flight Center will offer a Sweetheart Flight for about 45 minutes. T-41C aircraft and instructor costs $105.30 and 182RG aircraft and instructor is $127.80 Feb. 1-14. Call 846-1072 to schedule a flight. Ground School The Kirtland Flight Center will have a Private Pilot Ground School this month. Private and instrumental/commercial ground schools offered on a regular basis. Call 846-1072. MISCELLANEOUS Legal Office Hours Change The 377th ABW Legal Assistance office hours have changed to the following: General office hours Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Walk-in legal assistance Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30-10:30 a.m. Notary and power of attorney services Monday-Thursday 9-11:30 a.m. Will signings Tuesday at 9 a.m., Thursday at 1 p.m. For information, call 846-4217 or 846-4218. Operating Hours for MVD Active duty in uniform get head-of-line privileges all day, every day. Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Doors will close at 4 p.m. and staff will stay to accommodate remaining customers. Call 846-8390. Health and Wellness Center Classes at the Health and Wellness Center are open to everybody with base access at NO COST. To sign up call 846-1186 or register at www.amc-ids.org/php/IDS_Campus/index.asp?Base_ID=56. Need Tickets? Information, Tickets and Travel is located in the Consolidated Support facility or you can contact them at 846-2924. Lobo Men's Basketball vs. Air Force Tickets Air Force basketball is highly ranked this year and is one of the best teams in the conference. ITT has tickets available for the game on Feb. 10 at 3:30 p.m. for $11.50 each. Sandia Peak Tramway tickets are $10 for adults and children. All Tramway passes are date specific. Enchantment Dollars: Buy 10, get one free. Go to their Web site at www.enchantmentdollars.com. Scorpions Hockey Tickets $13.50. Come to ITT for discounted prices on Sea World, Lego land, Medieval Times, San Diego Zoo, hotels and more. Prices subject to change without notice. Thrift Shop The shop is in the Rio Grande Conference Center, open Thursday 2-6 p.m. and Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and the second Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., closed on Tuesdays and holidays. The Thrift Shop is closed on Tuesdays and all Federal holidays. For more information or to volunteer call 853-6927 or e-mail Kirtland.thriftshop@kirtland.af.mil. Airmen Assistance Program The KOSC Thrift Shop offers an assistance program for Airmen and their families. It is available for ranks E-4 and below. Ask your commander or first shirt to send an e-mail to the Thrift Shop manager, Lisa Miles, at Kirtland.thriftshop@kirtland.af.mil. Participants will be given a $100 credit per quarter and must be spent during the quarter received. Movies BLOOD DIAMOND Friday, 7 p.m. Rated R (violence, language) 138 min. THE GOOD SHEPHERD Saturday, 7 p.m. Rated R (violence, sexuality, language) 168 min. ROCKY BALBOA Sunday, 2 p.m. Rated PG (boxing violence/ language) 102 min. OPPORTUNITIES Alabama ANG Part-time vacancies are available. Are you planning Palace Chase, Palace Front or separating from active duty? You can continue receiving most of your active-duty benefits. The Alabama Air National Guard in Montgomery has several part-time vacancies. Contact Master Sgt. Vonsetta Love DSN 358-9191, commercial 334-394-7190, or 800-368-4481 or e-mail at vonsetta.love@almont.ang.af.mil or visit www.goang.com. Volunteers Needed African-American/Black Heritage Month is February. According to the Web site of the Association of the Study of African-American Life and History, which was established in 1915 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the association members are the Founders of Black History Month and carry forth the work of the founder. According to the Web site, the members continue his legacy of telling the world that Africans and peoples of African descent are makers of history and co-workers in what W. E. B. Du Bois called, "The Kingdom of Culture." The Equal Employment Opportunity office is looking for committee volunteers to help recognize African-American Heritage Month. If you are interested contact Bonnie Hernandez at 846-5350. Air Force Reserve Your active-duty experience can pay off in the Reserve. Earn retirement credit and still receive the benefits of being in the military. Call 846-0544. Instructors Wanted and Volunteers Needed The Youth Center is recruiting qualified instructors to teach Spanish and computer classes. Volunteers needed for youth sports coaching and officials, power hour, homework tutors, sewing instructors, special events leaders. For more information, stop by or call 853-5437. Volunteers Wanted Are you looking for a rewarding experience for yourself and your family? You may want to join a program to sponsor someone of a different cultural background. The International Military Training Office is looking for sponsors for foreign military officers who will attend the Flight Safety Officer Course at Kirtland AFB from March 28-June 8. These officers are pilots in their respective countries and will live either on- or off-base. The purpose of the sponsorship program is to provide assistance and information, especially in the early adjustment period. For information, call Ms. Hultberg at 846-9812.