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JULY FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT 460th Force Support 19 July | doors open 1800 | Ldc reintegration CAPSTONE Briefing reintegration Voter emphasis camp and explore camp and explore Squadron directory Briefing Briefing Week Black canyon Black canyon tap pre- Join us for a Family Movie Night. Follow us on Voter emphasis Seperation Voter emphasis consolidated care Accounting Office Facebook www.facebook.com/460FSS/ Week Benefits Briefings Week 720-847-6150, Bldg. 347 Lazy man Voter emphasis 1776 team to see this month’s featured movie. triathlon Start Week Workout Airman & Family Readiness Center 720-847-6681, Bldg. 606

Airman Leadership School camp and explore reintegration tap GpS reintegration pre-deployment tap GpS Fishing trip Briefing Workshop Briefing Briefings Workshop 720-847-9622, Bldg. 30 Black canyon Intro to Mountain tap GpS Ftoc tap GpS tap GpS Family Splash day Biking Workshop Workshop Workshop Child Development Centers Informed decision 2nd Friday A-Basin: 720-847-7215, Bldg. 351 Seminar (IdS) Initial TA Briefing retraining 101 Crested Butte: 720-847-6174/6175, Ftoc Ftoc Bldg. 725

Civilian Personnel Office 720-847-6191, Bldg. 606 outdoor rock retiree Survivor Key Spouse newcomers’ commander’s and Family Movie night Bag a 14er climbing Benefit Plan Monthly Coffee orientation First Sergeant’s Briefing newcomers’ Community Center/Panther Den CAPSTONE Briefing reintegration orientation SncopeS reintegration Briefing 720-847-7197, Bldg. 630 Briefing tap pre- CAPSTONE Briefing Seperation #pdenparty SncopeS Benefits Briefings after Work Education and Training SncopeS Bike ride 720-847-6675, Bldg. 606 RM 160 SncopeS SncopeS Family Child Care Resource & Referral Program pre-deployment Stand up reintegration CAPSTONE Briefing reintegration Briefings Ftac alpine Lake hike 720-847-9225, Bldg. 351 paddleboarding & Briefing Briefing tap pre- CAPSTONE Briefing Kayaking Ftac Seperation Initial TA Briefing Benefits Briefings parent advisory Fitness Center Board Meeting 720-847-6679, Bldg. 35 apeS Ftac Ftac higher education track presidents & Bullet Writing Ftac Honor Guard precedents Study Skills 720-847-6668, Bldg. 1005 RM 174 Movie snacks and beverages NAF Human Resource Office for purchase. * Cash only * downhill Mountain reintegration CAPSTONE Briefing pcS with ease 720-847-6775, Bldg. 606 Briefing Outside food and beverage prohibited. Biking tap pre- reintegration ncopeS Seperation Briefing Leadership Development Center Benefits Briefings Lazy man 720-847-7515, Bldg. 1032 ncopeS triathlon end For more information, please call ncopeS Manpower 720-847-5375 720-847-4332, Bldg. 606

Marketing 720-847-5278, Bldg. 347 Military Personnel Flight 720-847-4357, Bldg. 606 orBIter dIScLaIMer Official Mail Center The “Orbiter” is the official monthly newsletter of the 460th Force 720-847-9706, Bldg. 207 Support Squadron. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the 460th Space Wing or the United States Air Force. Outdoor Recreation & ITT All program dates and times in this publication are subject to 720-847-6100/6853, Bldg. 1022 change. No Federal endorsement of sponsors or advertisers is intended or implied. Rocky Mountain Lodge For advertising rates and information, please call 720-847-5278 or 720-847-5899, Bldg. 331/332 e-mail us at [email protected] The Orbiter can also be viewed at www.460fss.com. School Age Program 720-847-9206, Bldg. 351

Youth Program 720-847-9992, Bldg. 350 460 FSS Buckley Air Force Base Aurora, Colorado 2 f Like 460FSS f Like 460FSS 19 Meet your Community Cohesion Coodinator (C3) INSIDE THIS MONTH'S ORBITER Ms. Melissa Bui-Paramore

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P R I O L P A E T L I L V A M T U AE R R IFE page 4-5 E Airman & Family Readiness M VI MORT In August 2016, Air Force Chief of Staff General David Goldfein, released his letter to Airmen titled, The Beating Heart of the Air Force…Squadrons! Panther Den page 6- 7

In turn, AFSVA was asked to establish an activity rich program that would Fitness Center page 8 equip empowered Squadron/Unit Commanders with options to facilitate unit cohesion. Unite was established! Unite is one component of CSAF Focus Area #1, “Revitalizing Squadrons.” Outdoor Rec page 10-11 page 4 The Unite Program provides Commanders/Directors with funding to initiate programs that will benefit all Airmen in their unit. This includes Child Development Center page 12 assigned Active Duty and APF/NAF Civilians. Youth Programs page 13 Your 460th Force Support Squadron is ready to provide support and implement the Unite Program. We are excited to help units build unit cohesion and esprit de corps. For more information about the Unite Professional Development page 15 Program, please contact Ms. Melissa Bui-Paramore at 720-847-5375 or by email at [email protected] Education Office page 16-17

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Voter emphasis Week AmericAns cAn Vote. WhereVer they Are. All absent military Service members, their families and overseas citizens are encouraged to complete election forms in 2019 Colorado Christian University Don’t forget, Colorado Christian University now has on-base classes and advising services. Their office hours are Tuesdays The Buckley AFB Installation Voting Assistance Office (IVAO) and the Federal 1200-1600 and Thursdays 0900-1300. Colorado Christian University can be reached at 303-963-3030 or [email protected] Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) encourage all military service members and their eligible family members to complete a Federal Post Card Application enG 103a: Introduction to college Writing Mat 113a: Math concepts (FPCA) to ensure you are registered to cast your absentee ballot for all Federal 22 July-25 august 8 october-5 november elections in 2020. Fulfills CCAF English Composition Class Fulfills CCAF Math Class This course focuses on the effective use of the English language and This course focuses on the role mathematics plays in today’s society and exploration of rhetorical models in written composition. Structure, purpose how it is used to understand and solve relevant problems. Additionally, Voting is a personal choice, but if you want to vote FVAP.gov offers an online and audience awareness in developing essays in addressed. Class is held at it develops a student’s numerical literacy to confidently interpret and assistant to walk you through completion of the form, and provides a blank fillable the Airman Leadership School Bldg. 30 Tuesday night’s from 1730-2130. communicate numerical information. Topics include a brief introduction to the principles of logic, numerical concepts and problem solving, algebraic PDF. Hard copies of the form are also available at the Buckley IVAO (Bldg. 606, Room concepts in the context of mathematical modeling and statistical reasoning 140), embassies and consulates, and other military bases around the world. pYS 102a: General psychology with an emphasis on descriptive methods. Class is held at the Airman 27 august-1 october Leadership School Bldg. 30 Tuesday night’s from 1730-2130. Fulfills CCAF Social Science requirement This course provides an overview of the field of psychology, including huM 216a: classic christmas Films psychological principles, methods, theories, and research broadly applied to various domains within the scope of psychology as a field. Topics from and Literature Buckley AFB Voter emphAsis Week 1-4 July 2019 the biological basis of behavior to social applications for psychology are 12 november-17 december 1 July – IVAO Open House @ Airman & Family Readiness Center 1100-1300 included. Class is held at the Airman Leadership School Bldg. 30 Tuesday Fulfills CCAF Humanities Class night’s 1730-2130. This course provides a study on the classic Christmas film and literature Voter trivia, prizes, registration & light refreshments genre, including popular stories such as A Christmas Carol and Miracle on 2 July – Voter Info Tables in the BX Complex 1000-1400 – Voter registration & information 34th Street. Class is held at the Airman Leadership School Bldg. 30 Tuesday night’s from 1730-2130. 3 July - Voter Awareness push – Social Media: FSS Marketing FB/emails, PA FB video, IVAO email trivia blasts 4 July – Independence Day: Celebrating Our Freedom to Vote civilian tuition assistance program (ctap) tuItIon aSSIStance For aIr Force apF cIVILIanS TA is available to all permanent full-time appropriated fund employees with an acceptable performance For more information on FVap or assistance with the absentee voting process, visit FVap.gov call FVap at 1-800-438-Vote appraisal, including WG Key “acceptable performance appraisal” Permanent (not a temp, summer hire, or dSn 425-1584 (conuS)/312-425-1584 (oconuS), or email [email protected]. Remember, you also can contact your unit or installation voting assistance officer for assistance during any step of the or term employee) Tuition Standard Rates (excluding PAQs and Copper Caps) 75% reimbursement on TA, process at 720-847-7499 or [email protected] not to exceed: $250.00 per Semester Hour; $166.00 per Quarter Hour Fiscal year limit $4,500 TA is only available for two course per semester TA will only be approved for two course at any given time, course A&FRC Office Closed start dates can’t overlap with courses that are being attended, that haven’t been completed. airman & Family readiness center Bldg. 606 | 720-847-6681 Independence day, 4 July hours of operation: *Monday-Friday 0800-1600 Family down day, 5 July If you have CTAP questions please contact Mr. Delorenzo in the Education and Training office at Saturday, Sunday & Federal holidays cLoSed 720-847-9204 OR 720-847-6194

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July hot entrée Station Monday-Friday | 1030-1330 | $9

Mondays: Chicken and waffles tuesdays: 4 tacos, Spanish rice, fiesta frijoles and house-made chips and salsa Wednesdays: 8 piece Smoked wings with fries or onion rings thursdays: 1/2 Smoked Baby Back ribs, house-made BBQ beans, coleslaw and fries Fridays: 2 pieces Fried Tilapia, grits, fried Okra and house-made dipping sauce *noNO hHotot Entréeentrée Station 3-5 & 3 25 July July* 25 JuLY | 1300-1900 rocky Mountain Lodge BaSe SoFtBaLL FIeLdS hours of operation: Monday-Thursday : 0600-1030 A fun event for the entire family. Friday-Sunday : 0600-1100 Warm Meals & quick Bites Enjoy FREE Food, Drinks, Music, Breakfast Sandwiches $2.95 croissant-sausage, egg & cheese Face Painting, Carnival Games, Biscuit-sausage or bacon, egg & cheese English muffin-Ham, egg & cheese Rides and MORE . . . Breakfast burrito w/picante salsa $3.25 quaker instant oatmeal cups $1.95 A fun event for Bagel w/cream cheese $1.50 the entire family. LIVE *Note Partial Breakfast Menu* Enjoy FREE Food, Drinks, Music, entertainment July Events 2nd Friday | 12 July | 1500 Face Painting, Held the 2nd Friday each month by RYAN DANIEL Stop by Panther Den for FREE snacks (until gone). Carnival Games, #pdenparty | 17 June | 1500 Rides and MORE . . . Held the 3rd Wednesday each month Open to all E1-E4 service members. FREE snacks (until gone).

Family Movie night | 19 July | 1800 | Ldc Join us for Family a Family Movie Night. Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/460FSS/ to see this month’s featured movie. Movie snacks and drinks available for purchase. *Cash Only*

Panther Den and Coffee Kiosk Bldg. 630 | 720-847-7197 PANTHER DEN hours of operation: Monday-tuesday 0700-1400 Wednesday-Friday 0700-2000 Saturday, Sunday & Federal holidays cLoSed

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Yo 1-31 July - Buckley Air Force Base uth Calling all athletes to register for the first annual Lazyman Triathlon! You will have 31 days to complete a triathlon! Prizes awarded to all participants! (swim, run and bike). p *Please register at the Fitness Center for details and to participate! ro **The swim portion must be completed at a fitness facility of your choice. Buckley G S Fitness Center does not have a pool. raM to register for Summer camps, go to: www.460fss.com/summer-camps/

WEEK 5 WEEK 7 WEEK 9 July 1-3 0800-1200 July 15-19 0800-1200 July 29-2 August 0800-1200 Fashion for the culture camp robo tech Future Leaders For ages 9-13 and the cost is $35. For ages 9-12 and the cost is $35. For ages 9-13 and the cost is $35. Build and design your own tiny house all Ball camp teen camping For ages 9-12 and the cost is $35. For ages 13-18 and the cost is $50. For ages 9-13 and the cost is $35. painting art camp Science WEEK 6 For ages 9-12 and the cost is $35. For ages 9-18 and the cost is $35. July 8-12 0800-1200 WEEK 8 Wild Survival July 22-26 0800-1200 For ages 9-13 and the cost is $35. International cooking Week The U.S. Independence Day Tribute Team Workout! “1776” Basketball camp For ages 9-13 and the cost is $45. 3 July | 1200 | Fitness Center Fitness center closed For ages 9-13 and the cost is $35. Independence day, 4 July engineering everywhere Youth programs closed Wear your favorite US flag apparel to show your support. All branches, Girls camp For ages 9-12 and the cost is $35. 5-7 July For ages 9-13 and the cost is $35. Independence day, 4 July civilians and fitness levels are welcome. Prize awarded to the best looking holiday hours: 0900-1700 Museum Week team! Don’t have a team? Let us know and we will help you find one. Soccer camp Family down day, 5 July 4-7 July For ages 9-13 and the cost is $35 For ages 9-18 and the cost is $40. *Please sign up by 1 July at the Fitness Center, spots are limited! 24/7 Fitness access is available

27 JuLY | BacK to SchooL SuppLY daY | 1300-1500 | Youth center enhanced FItneSS center cLaSSeS: all school age children are welcome to attend. Fill your back pack with school supplies Spin: tuesdays 0545 cost: $2 for this upcoming school year.

Fitness center download our monthly Group exercise calendar at 460fss.com Youth center Bldg. 35 | 720-847-6679 Bldg. 350 | 720-847-9992 hours of operation: hours of operation: Monday-Friday 0500-2200 Monday-Friday 1430-1830 non school days during school year BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS Saturday 0600-2100 Monday-Friday 1300-1830 OF AMERICA Sunday 0600-1800 Weekends, Federal holidays and Family days cLoSed 8 f Like 460FSS f Like 460FSS 13

5-7 Camp and Explore Black Canyon 27 Alpine Lake Hike July Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP, CO July Nederland, CO Enjoy the weekend camping and exploring one of Colorado’s Enjoy this 4.1 mile hike around one of Colorado’s beautiful Alpine beautiful national parks with ODR! Black Canyon of the Gunnison Lakes. This hike is open to all levels of hikers. National Park is in western Colorado and surrounds part of a Cost: $30 | R4R: $15 deep, steep-walled gorge carved through Precambrian rock by Includes: Transportation & guides the Gunnison River. Roads and trails along the north and south Minimum age: 10 rims have views of Black Canyon’s dramatic drops and the striated Departs: 0630 Painted Wall cliff. Wildlife includes mule deer, elk and golden eagles. Returns: 1600 Cost: $250 | R4R: $175 Includes: Transportation, meals, camping equipment & guide Exploring Colorado with Minimum age: 16 Departs: 0600 28 Downhill Mountain Bike July Winter Park, CO Returns: 1600 With 600 miles of trails throughout Winter Park & Fraser Valley, outdoor you’re sure to find a mountain bike ride that suits you. From gravity fueled downhill riding at either Trestle bike park or Bike Granby 13 Intro to Mountain Biking Ranch to cross-country across the singletrack and dirt roads. recreatIon July Morrison, CO *Must attend pre-trip brief. Must be intermediate to advanced. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced, expand your mountain Cost: $90 | R4R: $30 biking knowledge on this introduction trip to Bear Creek. Includes: Transportation, biking gear, guides & lift ticket Cost: $40 | R4R: $10 Minimum age: 18 Includes: Transportation, biking gear & guides Departs: 0700 Minimum age: 15 Returns: 1800 Departs: 0800 Returns: 1300

13 Fishing Trip 460FSS Spotlight July Cheeseman Canyon, CO Spend the day relaxing and fishing at Cheeseman Canyon and enjoy the scenic views while fishing on the water. Whether you’re a beginner or an angler who loves to fish, this experience is open to all! Cost: $50 | R4R: $20 Outdoor Includes: Transportation, fishing gear & guides Minimum age: 12 Departs: 0700 Rock Climbing Returns: 1600 18 After Work Bike Ride Break out your climbing shoes and July Cherry Creek Aurora, CO 14 July | clear creek canyon, co Ride out your week with an after work bike ride with ODR! take on some of Colorado’s best Cost: $50 | R4R: $10 cost: $45 | r4r: $20 Includes: Transportation, bike & guide Includes: climbing! Guides will be there to assist Minimum age: 16 Departs: 0700 transportation, climbing gear, & guides you if you are a beginner. Clear Creek Returns: 2000 Minimum age: 16 Canyon (CCC) is aptly situated along departs: 0730 Clear Creek, just west of Golden. 20 Bag a 14er Abbey Ganz returns: 1500 July Gray’s Peak Outdoor Recreation Programmer The canyon is most well known for Take on two of Colorado’s iconic 14ers in one day with ODR! Grays Peak and Torrey Peak are the tenth-highest summits in Colorado its accessible wealth of sport climbs, and highest point on the Continental Divide. This 8 mile hike I was born and raised in california and just moved to colorado reaches 14,278 feet and has 3,500 feet of elevation gain. Must be an in February. I have my degree in recreation, hospitality and with some trad climbs interspersed. advanced hiker. *Must attend a How to Bag a 14er pre-trip brief tourism Management from california State university of The rock varies here from gneiss & Cost: $35 | R4R: $15 northridge. I am the outdoor recreation programmer at odr, Includes: Transportation & guides so I plan and coordinate all of our trips. I spend the vast majority schist to a sandy granite, relatively Minimum age: 18 of my free time outside. hiking is my absolute favorite, but I solid but much different and perhaps Departs: 0500 also love stand-up paddle boarding, skateboarding, running, Returns: 1700 and camping. I’m greatly looking forward to learning how to more unique than the gray sweeps of snowboard this season. When it comes to outdoor rec, I bring fresh ideas, a positive attitude and a passion for the outdoors! Boulder Canyon. 21 Stand Up Paddleboarding/Kayaking July Dillon, CO outdoor recreation Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, enjoy the day out on the Bldg. 1022 | 720-847-6100/6853 lake in watercraft! hours of operation: Cost: $60 | R4R: $20 Monday, tuesday, thursday, Friday 0900-1730 outdoor rec closed Includes: Transportation, SUPs and Kayaks & guides *R4R cost-subsides support Active Duty and Reserve members, to Wednesday 0900-1300, Saturday 0800-1400 Minimum age: 12 include their families, at each base. Retirees, civilians and foreign Sunday & Federal holidays cLoSed Independence day, 4 July Departs: 0700 military are not eligible for R4R discounted rates. Other branches of the BUCKLEY (except for scheduled trips) Returns: 1500 U.S. Military who are permanently assigned to Buckley are eligible. Single service members may bring a guest at the discounted rate.

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July hot entrée Station Monday-Friday | 1030-1330 | $9

Panther Den and Coffee Kiosk Bldg. 630 | 720-847-7197 PANTHER DEN hours of operation: Monday-tuesday 0700-1400 Wednesday-Friday 0700-2000 Saturday, Sunday & Federal holidays cLoSed

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informed Decision seminar (iDs) 8 July | 0800-1200 | Bldg. 210 | Classroom 1 Lunch Required for all First and Second Term Airmen within 12 to Served Monday-Friday 1030-1330 15 months of their date of separation. This informational brief is designed to assist with making an informed decision on reenlistment or separation. Topics include: Air Force compensation, retraining, assignments, Air National Guard and Air Reserve options and service life intangibles. Spouses are also welcome to attend. First Term Officer Course (FTOC) 9-11 July| 0730-1630 | Bldg. 210 | Classroom 1 For all First Term Officers whose first duty station is Buckley Air Force Base. This course is required within 6 months of arrival on Breakfast station. Courses are held once a month for 3 consecutive days. Served Monday-Friday 0700-0930 retraining 101 Grilled cheese Sandwich 3.50 12 July | 0730-0930 | Bldg. 210 | Classroom 1 Full Breakfast 7.00 Home-style grilled cheese made with three slices of cheese on your choice of Open to all of Team Buckley. This course will cover all of the details Your choice of 3 pancakes or 2 pieces of house-made French toast or bread (white, wheat or sourdough) on what to do should you be interested in retraining in the future. 1 biscuit with house-made beef gravy. Your choice of 3 pieces of bacon The instructor will review where to go on-line and what to look or 1 sausage patty with 2 scrambled eggs and hash brown potatoes at. It will provide guidance on the best way to start the process. BLt Sandwich 4.50 The classic bacon, lettuce and tomato prepared on your choice of toasted Supervisors are highly encouraged to attend so they can assist *Mini Breakfast 5.00 bread (white, wheat or sourdough) their Airmen in the future. Your choice of 2 pancakes, 1 piece of house-made French toast or 1 biscuit with house-made beef gravy. Your choice of 2 pieces of bacon or 1 sausage patty with scrambled egg and hash brown potatoes *tuna Salad Sandwich 6.00 Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Chunk lite tuna with house-made dressing topped with lettuce, sliced enhancement seminar (sncopes) tomatoes, sliced red onions and choice of bread (white, wheat or sourdough) *Basic Breakfast 4.00 15-19 July | 0730-1630 | Bldg. 1032 | LDC Your choice of 1 scrambled egg, 2 pieces of bacon or 1 sausage patty with This course is designed to augment and reinforce (not replace) your choice of toast (white, wheat or sourdough) all-american club Sandwich 7.75 information taught in basic military training, technical training, ancillary Classic triple decker club sandwich made with American and Swiss cheese, training, PME or job experience. This course is mandatory for all parties ham, turkey, bacon, lettuce, sliced tomato and your choice of bread who have made Master Sergeant within the last 12-15 months and have *denver omelet 6.00 (white, wheat or sourdough) 2 eggs, bell peppers, onions, diced ham and shredded cheese with your never attended a SNCOPES. choice of toast (white, wheat or sourdough) philly cheese Steak 7.00 East coast favorite of sautéed shaved beef, onions, green peppers topped Airman professional enhancement *ham & cheese omelet 5.50 with melted Swiss cheese 2 eggs, diced ham and shredded cheese with your choice of toast seminar (Apes)

(white, wheat or sourdough) 22 July | 0730-1630 | Bldg. 700 *california Moonbeam Burger 6.00 140th Wing Auditorium Grilled black bean veggie burger topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, Open to all E1-E4 who have not attended Airmen Leadership study skills 101 panther den Breakfast Burrito 5.00 sliced tomatoes and guacamole Your choice of bacon, sausage or ham in a 10’’ flour tortilla with 2 scrambled School (ALS). This 1-day seminar will cover topics on: 25 July | 1130-1230 | Bldg. 606 | MSG Conference Room eggs, cheese, hash brown potatoes with our veggie green chili sauce. education opportunities, time management, bullet-writing Open to all of Team Buckley. Are you stressed about an upcoming basics,understanding the evaluation system, professionalism Smother with veggie green chili or house-made beef gravy 1.00 Fried chicken tender Basket 6.00 test? Do your study habits need improving? This course will help you 4 breaded chicken tenders served with choice of dipping sauce and a speed mentoring round at the end. understand effective ways to study, develop study routines that work Breakfast Sandwich 4.25 for you and provide you with some test preparation tips. Scrambled egg and American cheese with your choice of sausage, bacon, Buffalo chicken Sandwich 7.00 First term Airmen course (FtAc) Grilled chicken breast coated with Panther Den buffalo sauce and topped ham or turkey. Your choice of bagel, English muffin, biscuit or toast 22-26 July| 0720-1700 | Bldg. 210 | Classroom 1 with lettuce and sliced tomatoes (white, wheat or sourdough) For all First Term Airmen whose first duty station is Buckley Air Non-Commissioned Officer Professional

Force Base. Required within 45 days of arrival on station. Courses *hawaiian Grilled Sandwich 7.75 are held once a month for 5 consecutive days. enhancement seminar (ncopes) Biscuit and Beef Gravy 3.00 Grilled teriyaki glazed chicken breast topped with pineapple rings, 29-31 July | 0730-1630 | Bldg. 210 | Classroom 1 Our fresh baked biscuit with our house-made beef gravy lettuce and sliced red onions Open to all Technical Sergeants and Staff Sergeants. This 3-day

Bullet-Writing seminar is designed to augment and reinforce information taught in Bagel with cream cheese 2.00 24 July | 0900–1100 | Bldg 700 basic military training, technical training, ancillary training, PME and job Toasted bagel with cream cheese 140th HQ Wing Auditorium experience. Open to all Team Buckley. Do you have writers block when it comes to writing bullets? This class will teach you how to take that pile of *Healthy Choice information and sharpen it into a bullet that even your Chief would approve of! The skills of bullet writing will be taught and then put to professional development closed practice in some writing exercises. Independence day, 4 July Family down day, 5 July panther den closed Independence day, 4 July Family down day, 5 July For more information or to register for classes, please visit FunFest, 25 July https://eis2.afspc.af.mil/sites/460sw/pages/professional-development.aspx *Healthy Choice or contact the career assistance advisor, MSgt Laina angel at 720-847-6933.

6 f Like 460FSS f Like 460FSS 15 TAP - Pre-Separation Benefits Briefings Retiree Survivor Benefit Plan Briefing 2, 16, 23, & 30 July | 0830-1200 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC Auditorium 15 July | 0830-0900 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC Rm. 140 *Mandatory Benefits counseling for all separating/retiring Members planning to retire from military service; personnel. spouses and dependents. SBP Briefing is to assist Open to all separating or retiring military members. retiring members with making the best decisions for Congress has deemed that all separating personnel their family after their death. Receive information that need to be prepared for life after the military. This helps them make a decision prior to retirement to briefing covers benefits for military veterans as well provide another source of income. as what is required to complete the congressionally mandated TAP –GPS process to separate/retire from Newcomers’ Orientation A&FRC the military. 17 July | 0730-1630 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC Auditorium *Register by 18 June. Required for All members new to Buckley AFB CAPSTONE Briefings Integrative course that provides presentations from 18 & 25 July | 0900 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC | Rm. 140 multiple base agencies and off-base partners. This 2, 16, 23 & 30 July | 1400 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC | Rm. 140 class is designed to educate our newest Buckley *Appointment Required members on resources available to them as they Open to transitioning members who have completed transition to Colorado and the local area. Continental all TAP GPS requirements. Mandatory for all personnel breakfast provided! Spouses are encouraged to attend. before they final out that this is completed. During this Childcare is not provided, but contact the A&FRC for event the DD 2958 will be completed after a thorough possible childcare options. review of all documentation required by Congress to separate from the Military. PCS with Ease 31 July | 0800-1000 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC Auditorium TAP GPS Workshop Required for all Service Members who have not 8-12 July | 0730-1630 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC Auditorium PCS’ed within the last 4 years (not to include 1st duty *Pre-Separation Counseling is a pre-requisite for this class assignment), who have had a significant life changing education Office Open to all separating or retiring military members. event (ex. marriage, children), who have less than four Mandatory 5-day workshop for transitioning personnel. years of service and who are experiencing their first Congress has deemed that all separating personnel OCONUS assignment. PCS preparation pre-departure need to be prepared for life after the Air Force. This services for members to make informed decisions. class covers financial preparedness, military to Helping agencies include finance, TMO, A&FRC, medical civilian skills crosswalk, job search, resume writing, and more. July Briefings: Testing: interviewing, VA benefits and a small job fair. Pre- ***Do not wait for your orders to sign-up for brief. This brief Initial Tuition Assistance Briefing college Level testing separation counseling is a per-requisite for this class. is only offered once a month, please schedule at least the 10 & 24 July | 0730-0830 | Bldg. 606 | room 106B If you still need college level credits or want to test month prior to your PCS. All Active Duty and Active Guard Reserves are required your way through your CCAF, sign up for a testing Reintegration Briefings to attend this mandatory briefing prior to using the session at the National Testing Center on base at: 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 & 31 July | 1000 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC Key Spouse Monthly Coffee Rm. 140 Air Force Tuition Assistance (AFTA) for the first time. 16 July | 0930 | Bldg. 316 | Panther Den www.registerblast.com/buckley/exam or at the Open to military members returning from deployments, This month we will receive the annual required This briefing covers the use of TA and the member’s Community College of Aurora and Center Tech at: extended OCONUS TDYs, or remote tours. This briefing Resiliency. Training Open to Key Spouse and Mentors. responsibilities in the process. Please contact the https://www2.registerblast.com/centertech/exam is to help members reintegrate. Mandatory for all AF AD Monthly coffee for installation Key Spouses, Mentors, Education and Training Office to sign up for this personnel within 4 days of returning. Open to spouses, Ombudsmen, FRG leaders, and Family Readiness briefing at [email protected] tuesdays and thursdays but childcare is not available (contact A&FRC for Officers to network and obtain useful information and 0800 and 1200 some possible options). Other returning personnel are resources to help in the implementation of the role as a Higher Education Track The following tests are administered in Bldg. 606, welcome to attend. Key Spouse/Mentor. 25 July| 0830-1600 | Bldg. 606 | room 106B Room 112B and scheduled by calling 720-847-6675 Commander’s and First Sergeant’s This briefing is for transitioning service members. or e-mailing: [email protected] Defense Pre-Deployment Briefings 11 & 25 July | 0930 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC Rm. 140 Members pursuing college education will receive Language Proficiency Test/Defense Language Newcomers’ Orientation Open to military members preparing for deployments, 18 July | 0730-1200 | Bldg. 606 | A&FRC Auditorium guidance on how to prepare for the college application Aptitude Battery/Professional Military Education/ extended OCONUS TDYs, or remote tours. This briefing *Register by 15 July process. It addresses such topics as identifying Armed Forces Classification Testing. is from numerous agencies to help member prepare Orientation for newly arrived Buckley Leadership. educational goals, education funding, researching and for deployment. Mandatory for all AF AD personnel Provides AFI required briefs from numerous base comparing institutions. MEMBER MUST ATTEND TAP-GPS prior to departure. Open to spouses, but childcare is not agencies to First Sergeants, Chiefs, Superintendents, WITH A&FRC BEFORE ATTENDING. education & training available (contact A&FRC for some possible options). Senior Civilians and Commanders new to Buckley AFB or Bldg. 606 | room 160 | 720-847-6675 Other departing personnel are welcome to attend. new to the senior leader position. Education Office Closed hours of operation: Monday-thursday 0700-1600 Independence day, 4 July Friday 0700-1200 Family down day, 5 July Saturday, Sundays & Federal holidays cLoSed Contact the A&FRC at 720-847-6681 to register for workshops.

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