Friday, January 30, 2015 Inside First women selected to attend Ranger Course. See story Page 2 96th Test Group brings ‘R2D2’ to life. See story Page 3 Marines receive Air Ops delivers page 6 first F-35C Lightning II carrier variant. See story Page 4 A formidable team: An Airman and his K-9. See story Page 5 index Briefs.............................. Page 10 Classifieds...................... Page 12 Philpott........................... Page 8 contactus Mon.-Fri.:............8 a.m. to 5 p.m. News Phone:........863-1111, Ext. 1472 News Fax:...........863-7834 E-mail: [email protected] Address: 2 Eglin Parkway NE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Tech. Sgt. Cheryl Foster | USAF FREE 12 pages of Eglin news, information and advertising published weekly. 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The appearance of advertising in this publication does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, Eglin Air Force Base or the Northwest Florida Daily News for products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Northwest Florida Daily News. Year No. 9 Edition No. 5 First women to attend Ranger Course 96th Test Group brings ‘R2D2’ to life WASHINGTON (Army News Service) — The Army announced Jan. 15 that female Soldiers will be allowed, for the first time, to attend the Army’s Ranger Course and possibly earn the coveted Ranger tab. According to an official Army statement, the first Ranger Course open to female Soldiers begins this spring. “Secretary of the Army John McHugh approved the participation of both men and women in the spring 2015 Ranger Course assessment,” said Army spokesperson Wayne Hall. “The assessment will be conducted during Ranger Course 06-15, which is scheduled to begin on April 20, 2015. The course has approximately 60 women scheduled to participate. Those who meet the standards and graduate from the course will receive a certificate and be awarded the Ranger tab.” According to Monica L. Manganaro, a spokesperson for the Maneuver Center of Excellence’s Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade, the 2015 “Ranger Course assessment” is a regular Ranger Course, with all the same physical requirements. The current Ranger Course completion standards, to include prerequisites, phase performance requirements and graduation standards would not change for the assessment, she said. Manganaro said the course is being called an assessment due to the first-time participation of female Soldiers. Both male and female students will participate in the assessment. The Army released an all Army activities message in September 2014 requesting units forward the names of female volunteers to attend the spring Ranger Course assessment. At the time, the decision to include women in a Ranger Course had not yet been made. “The response was overwhelmingly positive,” Manganaro said. “When the Army asked for women who had interest, the interest outweighed the number of slots available.” Some of the women who may attend that Ranger Course assessment began the 16-day Ranger Training Assessment Course, run by the Army’s National Guard Warrior By Senior Airman Daniel Liddicoet 49th Wing Public Affairs Marie Berberea | U.S. Army Second Lt. Kelly Derienzo, recent Field Artillery Basic Officer Leaders Course and Fort Sill Pre-Ranger Course graduate, sits still Jan. 11 while her classmate, 2nd Lt. Brian Sullivan, gives her a short haircut for the Ranger Training Assessment Course at Fort Benning, Ga. Training Center, Jan. 16. The RTAC is meant to prepare Soldiers to succeed in the Ranger Course. This is the first time an RTAC has included women. Of the 120 slots available for students in the RTAC, up to 40 are allotted for women. There are three additional RTACs scheduled before the Ranger Course Assessment begins that include female Soldiers. With an endorsement from their unit, Soldiers who successfully complete the RTAC are eligible to attend the 62-day Ranger Course, Manganaro said. Historically, she said, approximately half of those who enter the Ranger Course will succeed in earning the Ranger tab. Not all Soldiers who attend the Ranger Course are required to attend an RTAC, Manganaro said. But all female Soldiers who attend the Ranger Course Assessment must first attend and successfully complete an RTAC. “The RTAC is mandatory for the women who want to go to Ranger school,” Manganaro said. “It is going to re-enforce those Ranger skills, and familiarize the female Soldier with the skill sets they may not have had in other courses they have gone through.” Manganaro said the requirement to attend the RTAC will “level the playing field,” in the Ranger Course, allowing women to better familiarize themselves with the skills they will need to succeed there. “The RTAC gives them an azimuth on their skill set, on what they will need to go to Ranger school,” she said. Female observers and advisors For the Ranger Course assessment this spring, the Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade selected 31 female Soldiers to serve as observers and advisors. Of those, there are 11 officers and 20 noncommissioned officers. The observer/advisors will be integrated into the Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade staff during the Ranger Course assessment, for the purpose of assisting with the execution of the assessment, and to help capture “lessons learned” from both men and women training together. The female observer/advisors underwent a weeklong evaluation in November 2014, before being selected to move on to a modified Ranger Instructor training program, meant to prepare them to work in assigned areas during the Ranger Course assessment. Observer/advisors will also observe two cycles of an all-male Ranger Course as part of their preparation for the April 2015 Ranger Course assessment. Manganaro said that female Soldiers who successfully complete the April Ranger Course assessment will earn a certificate of completion for the course, and will have earned the privilege of wearing the Ranger tab on their uniform. However, she said, those Soldiers will not get the Ranger skill identifier, nor will they be able to transition to an MOS that requires the Ranger skill identifier, See ranger page 4 HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — Remotely tucked away in the high desert of southern New Mexico, the 96th Test Group at Holloman AFB provides some of the most sophisticated military testing in the world. Often, their innovations and technological pursuits can conjure images seen in science fiction films or novels. The group’s latest project, dubbed affectionately as ‘R2D2’, is no exception. According to 2nd Lt. Troy Biersack, program manager with the 746th Test Squadron, explained that the project began from a need to design a platform that could serve to perform high-dynamic testing of new GPS technology inside the 56 year-old T-38 Talon. The culmination of efforts across the 96th TG led to the creation of a rear cockpit mounted electronics package reminiscent of the beloved Star War’s robot. “The similarities between our RCP and R2D2 would be that it’s in the rear seat and it’s got this funny little cap on the top which functions as an antenna,” Biersack described. “We started jokingly referring to it as R2D2 as the project developed, and it just stuck.” Building the RCP required careful coordination between the 746th Test Squadron, 846th Test Squadron and the 586th Flight Test Squadron. The 746th Test Squadron performed program management, test management, integration of equipment and ground test data analysis. The 846th Test Squadron added by managing the mechanical design and fabrica- an honor to be a part of this 586th Flight Test Squadron team.” so it could be flown in the TThe 746th had to perform 38 for initial flight testing. a safety review to guarantee “The moment it all came that the RCP would bring no to together, the big kumbanew hazards to the T-38. ya,” recalled Biersack, “was Erin Morgenstern, unit the eight sorties that were test safety manager at the flown by the 586th went 746th Test Squadron, ex- off without a hitch. Seeing plained that their biggest the data from our analysts priority was to ensure that showing that this rack is installing the rack would not just as good as the rack interfere with the aircraft’s we’re replacing it with.” ejection system. As it all came together, “The pilots had to change the members of the RCP their ejection settings in or- project could see their own der for the gas lines to coop- little piece of science-fiction erate with the RCP, we had forming before their eyes. to make sure there were no “In order to accomplish Courtesy photo hazards to the aircrew upon something like this, you’ve A Rear Cockpit Pallet is mounted in the back of a T-38 Talon at Holloman Air Force Base, ejection and that the equip- got to chip away at it bit by ment stayed with plane also bit, piece by piece,” said BiN.M., Jan. 13. so there could be no mid-air ersack. “And sometimes it’s tion. Finally, the 586th Flight rication of the rack. the squadron are experts collisions.” amazing to just look back, Test Squadron led the flight As Biersack explained, at what they do and need Finally, once the equip- pick your head up from the certification process and one of the unique chal- very little guidance to make ment had been checked out, grind and see everything coordinated the installation lenges of the project was tests successful. It’s been the RCP was sent to the that’s been accomplished.” and removal of the RCP. designing a rack that could “It is a point of collective fit inside the aging T-38 pride that the squadrons without negatively affecting each possess such unique the pre-existing conditions capabilities, yet they work of the aircraft. so well together,” said Bi“When the fabricated ersack. “Our leadership is rack arrived from the 846th, promoting innovation and for us it was one of the bigcohesion. This dynamic ex- gest moments of the entire ists across the squadrons, project,” beamed Biersack. enabling us to quickly iden- “It was such a great feeling tify and leverage the correct to see how far we’d come, talent.” and to bear the fruits of Biersack served as the our labor in such a tangible program manager for the way.” Alion is hiring candidates for the following RCP project, overseeing Once fabricated, the positions supporting the F-35 program: each phase of develop- RCP then had to undergo ment between squadrons a series of ground testing Systems Engineers, Software Engineers & Test Engineers to ensure the process was and safety reviews before it seamless. could become airborne. with aviation systems experience “My charge was to mainAccording to 1st Lt. JefIntegrated Test Support Engineers tain program vector and frey Son, test manager at momentum while stand- the 746th Test Squadron, Aerospace Engineers ing clear of the experts. I explained that one of the Fighter Aircraft Requirements SMEs was responsible for budget, challenges of this phase was for keeping it on track and testing for the aggressive Acquisition Analysts holding people accountable vibration profile necessary to getting things done on to ensure the RCP could Apply at www.alionscience.com/careers (click Search for Jobs) time.” undergo the rigors of high After the 746th Test dynamic testing. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities Squadron developed the re“As a test manager, it’s and veterans are encouraged to apply. Alion will quirements to construct the very neat to be a part of test provide a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need RCP, the 846th Test Squad- execution. I feel a lot of the assistance to apply. Please visit the Alion Careers ron began working on the time that I’m just along for site for more information. 1135412 mechanical design and fab- the ride. 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They systematically search each corner of all the rooms until the training device is detected. “Good job, Bubs,” the handler says in a highpitched tone to let his dog, Arko, know their mission is accomplished. The K-9 responds to his partner’s voice and back rub by spinning around in excitement. Staff Sgt. Matthew Helma, of the 96th Security Forces Squadron here, replays this scene with Arko, often in training and sometimes real world. The sergeant and his K-9 share a powerful bond that makes them an effective MWD team. The drive behind this team’s bond didn’t just begin with countless hours of training, where handlers affectionately refer to their MWD’s as their “kids”. For Helma, it began in Wyoming in 2009. The Airman never gave much thought to being a MWD handler until he had FAITH INDEPENDENT BAPTIST CHURCH 55 Relaxation is only a phone call away! Team Eglin Public Affairs Tom & Peggy Rice • Proprietors 850-302-0266 157 Brooks St. SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL Steaks - Seafood - Italian The Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade selected 31 female Soldiers to serve as observers and advisors for a potential Ranger Course Assessment that would begin this spring. The observer/advisors included 11 officers and 20 non-commissioned officers. Since Monday, these Soldiers have been involved in a week-long training event to prepare them to understand the mental and physical demands placed on Ranger students. 678-4387 LEV HUMPHRIES, PASTOR • Nursery • Bus • Junior Church • Near Eglin AFB Sunday School.............10 a.m. Preaching.....................11a.m. Sunday...........................6p.m. Wednesday Night...........7 p.m. 2110114 Ilka Cole | USAF Staff Sgt. Matthew Helma, a military working dog handler with the 96th Security Forces Squadron and his military patrol explosives working dog, Arko, take a short break after a training exercise at Eglin’s kennel, Oct. 30, 2014. an “aha moment” while he said. standing in the armory “I watched a handler preline at Frances E. Warren pare to arm up with his dog Air Force Base, Wyoming, and I realized being a dog handler would be an amazing career pursuit,” said Helma, who loves animals. The Illinois native said he was always intrigued by the ferocity and drama of tracking the bad guys. “I was drawn to the action you see in the movies,” said Helma. “Today’s MWD teams are tasked out and deployed around the world, They are attached to Army, Marine or Navy units because of the special skill sets they add to the mission.” According to the NCO, he is comfortable being out front, leading the way and making split second decisions. MWD teams are known as the “guardians of the night” and their motto is “K-9 leads the way!” Helma was paired with Arko a year and a half ago and were subsequently deployed in February 2014. During the surveillance of base entry points and perimeter patrols the MWD team relied on each other 100 percent. The mutual bond and trust between the pair also carried into the team’s down time. “I took Arko to the base swimming pool. That was the first time we went swimming,” he said. “At first, Arko didn’t want to get in the pool, but I coaxed him until he jumped in and swam to me.” This balance between work and “fun” time is something Helma’s instructor recognized as a reason the handler and his dog are a great team. “His ability to communicate with Arko helped Helma grow a great deal,” said Staff Sgt. Jeremy Rice, a trainer at Eglin’s MWD kennel. “When he first got here in 2012, he only knew the basics. He’s progressed to become a solid, strong handler.” Practice in the MWD training program here helped develop the MWD handler skills the NCO learned. “I’ve thrown “loops” in training to see if Helma second guesses himself and he hasn’t. I’ll follow up with questions and he doesn’t hesitate to tell me he was following his dog’s cue,” said Rice. “That’s important, because as MWD handlers being able to read your dog is a key part of our job.” Based on Arko’s unwaivering gaze and willingness to do whatever his handler requests, it appears he feels the same way about Helma. “I’m lucky. Arko is eager to learn new tasks. He makes my job easier,” said Helma. Since following his instincts and pursing a career as a MWD handler, Helma has found his calling. Helma now hopes to work his way up to becoming a MWD trainer and then kennel master in the future. 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It also allows the Ma- 2110562 The first F-35C Lightning II, carrier variant, for the U.S. Marine Corps touched-down on the flight line here, Jan. 13, from the Lockheed Martin plant in Fort Worth, Texas, to begin training in support of carrier-based operations. U.S. Marine Lt. Col. J.T. Ryan, 2111918 33rd Fighter Wing public affairs 2077822 By Staff Sgt. Marleah Robertson Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 501 detachment commander and F-35 pilot, delivered the new F-35C to Strike Fighter Squadron 101, the Navy’s only F-35 fleet replacement squadron. This aircraft is the first of five Marine Corps F-35Cs that will be delivered to VFA-101 on Eglin. Marine F-35 pilots primarily fly F-35Bs - a short take-off vertical landing variant designed to deploy to austere locations and operate Gulf Shore Marines receive first F-35C Lightning II carrier variant Friday, January 30, 2015 | THE EGLIN DISPATCH | Page Page | THE EGLIN DISPATCH | Friday, January 30, 2015 Tech. Sgt. Samuel King | USAF Tech. Sgt. Christopher Cope, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, helps guide in an ammunition pallet onto a carrier Jan. 13 at Duke Field. Air Ops Airmen deliver ammo for transport Tech. Sgt. Samuel King | USAF Tech. Sgt. Dominic Wimsatt, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, places a ammunition type notification sign in front of the C-17 Globemaster III prior to uploading pallets onto the aircraft Jan. 13 at Duke Field. Tech. Sgt. Samuel King | USAF A pallet of ammunition sits ready for loading as another pallet is moved into place Jan. 13 at Duke Field. Tech. Sgt. Cheryl Foster | USAF Staff Sgt. John Nolcox, the 6th Airlift Squadron aircrew member, completes paperwork for Staff. Sgt. Jessica Scharmen, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, prior to the Aerial operations Airmen uploading cargo to the C17 Globemaster III Jan. 13 at Duke Field. The LRS crew loaded more than 100,000 pounds of ammunition from the 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) onto the aircraft during the upload. Tech. Sgt. Samuel King | USAF Above, Tech. Sgt. Christopher Cope, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, helps guide in an ammunition pallet onto a carrier Jan. 13 at Duke Field. At right, a pallet loader moves into place to begin unloading its cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster III Jan. 13 at Duke Field. Tech. Sgt. Cheryl Foster | USAF Aerial operations Airmen from the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron wait inside a C-17 Globemaster III for the next pallet to arrive Jan. 13 at Duke Field. Tech. Sgt. Samuel King | USAF Another ammunition pallet waits to go onto the C-17 Globemaster III Jan. 13 at Duke Field. Friday, January 30, 2015 | THE EGLIN DISPATCH | Page Sat/Sun 11am or 2pm Gun Show February FEBRUARY 23rd & 8th 24th 7th & Ft. Walton Beach Panama City Fairgrounds Fairgrounds Floridagunshows.com Sat 9-5 Sun 10-4 this year, had one unique feature: rents always matched their monthly BAH. Those who agree to pay using payroll allotment avoid a security deposit. Other occupants must write monthly checks or arrange electronic transfers to the housing management company just like families have to do renting on the local economy. Congress last month voted to allow BAH rates, starting in 2015, to be trimmed in two ways: by setting rates to cover only 99 percent, not 100 percent, of average rental costs for members’ pay grade and assignment area; also by no longer including in BAH added dollars to cover the expense of renter’s insurance in case personal property is damaged or stolen. Both changes are reflected in BAH rates published Jan. 1. And as military renters moving into housing on the economy feel the effect of slightly dampened allowances, so Wellness & Weightloss • Low energy or hot flflashes? ashes? • Weight gain? • Diminished sex drive? • Do you have night sweats? • Depression, irritable or unmotivated? 50% OFF * NEW HORMONE OR NEW WEIGHTLOSS 1st Office Visit | $75.00 Value EXTENDED THRU 2/28/15 DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND Board Certified OB/GYN Physician, Clinical Pharmacist, and Registered Nurse available for all your bio identical hormone needs. * Does not include lab work (usually covered by insurance) or medications. WELLNESS & WEIGHTLOSS OF FWB 1013-B MAR WALT DRIVE | FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32547 of Fort Walton too will families moving into privatized base housing, the Defense official said. He declined to be named so he could speak more frankly about privatized housing and new BAH changes. “The basic premise is that whatever is happening to everybody in town, whatever added burden they’re bearing whether it’s one percent [of average rental costs] out of pocket or absent renter’s insurance, then people on base will bear the same burden,” said the official. A BAH rate protection rule ensures that families living off base they won’t see a drop in allowances unless they move to new assignments or have to change residences. That same rule protects those already residing on base. As long as they stay in current base housing, they won’t have to pay rent in excess of monthly BAH. Sometime soon, however, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy housing officials will give notice that members moving into privatized housing will have to pay rent equal to BAH plus one percent. That will match the one-percent absorption rate designed into 2015 BAH rates, and already being felt by new occupants of housing on the local economy. The out-of-pocket cost, the housing expert explained, is “not hard to figure out because the absorption is the same for each pay grade all across the country,” he said. “With one percent, the absorption range…is going to range from about $16 a month up to $25.” Under current privatization deals, housing managers are required to provide renters’ insurance to military tenants. Under new contracts, renters will have to purchase their own. Some might find they already have such coverage through USAA or other insurers that are popular with the military. If they don’t, No messy creams or expensive saliva testing. Call today for details! Registered Nurse available to answer questions 850-863-2222 See bah page 9 transform YOUR » YOU MAY NEED HORMONE REPLACEMENT! families will be encouraged to buy their own renter’s insurance but it will be their personal choice. The Obama administration’s defense budget for fiscal 2016 is expected to seek another one percent dampening of BAH next January and again in 2017. If Congress agrees, BAH would cover only 97 percent of rental costs. Military housing officials have more in mind than fairness-for-all-BAH recipients in requiring tenants on base to pay some rent out of pocket as BAH rates are curbed. Those rent payments not only covers fees promised by contract to housing managers, but part of those dollars supports local “recapitalization” accounts to repair and maintain base housing units. The housing official explained that about one third of privatized units, mostly those in high-rent areas like California and Hawaii, have Career with a Master’s degree in Operations Management Complete the MSOM degree 100% online, or through night classes at Hurlburt Field. Just 10 graduate classes required. UArkSite Site Director at Eglin Education on the UArk Director is atisEglin Education CenterCenter on the second second Friday of each month, by appointment. Friday of each month, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Email: [email protected] Find our out more: Find more: [email protected] www.msom.uark.edu www.msom.uark.edu 2099840 2109258 Concealed Weapons Class Tom Philpott 2111943 FREE G IN PARK manage and maintain, stateside family housing. Today there are 205,000 privatized military housing units, mostly apartments and townhouses but also single family homes. Indeed, the only stateside housing the military still owns are historic general officer quarters and small clusters of homes at small, remote bases where no private partners could be enticed to cut takeover deals. Families electing to live in privatized base units sign rental contracts that, until 2077822 Families living in privatized military housing units will not escape the impact of moves Congress made last month to dampen the value of Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH), says a Defense Department housing expert who is coordinating with service branches to implement the changes. The result will be that families moving into privatized base housing will begin to pay rent that is one-percent higher than their monthly BAH, and could be 3 percent higher by 2017. Older generations of military retirees and veterans might not know that, starting in 1997, the services began to enter partnerships with private developers to renovate or build, and then 2103024 2111670 2093147 2078562 From staff repor ts Eglin Air Force Base is the centerpiece in our area and has been an important military base for decades. In addition to being the center for testing the latest aircraft and weapons and being a home for Air Force and Army special operations, Eglin has been a movie star. Movies have been filmed at Eglin since the 1940s. Films as diverse as 1949’s Twelve O’Clock High and 1964’s Dr. Strangelove were filmed in part at Eglin. Many movies have featured units and personnel from Eglin as well. Dr. Robert Kane will tell the story of Eglin’s cin- ematic history. During his 27 years in the Air Force, Dr. Kane held a variety of information management, personnel management, and education positions. After retiring from the Air Force as a lieutenant colonel, Dr. Kane taught public school in Montgomery, Ala. before becoming the staff historian at the Air Armament Center and then the Air Force Historical Research Center, Maxwell Air Force Base. Dr. Kane has been the Air University Director of History, Maxwell Air Force Base since December 2010. The presentation will be at the Indian Temple Mound Museum on Friday, Feb. 27 and begin at 6 p.m. Heritage Park & Cultural Center is located at 139 Miracle Strip Parkway SE. For further information, please contact Museum Programming Coordinator Michael Weech at 833-9595 or [email protected]. 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These bases could begin to see housing deteriorate if cash flows from renters are allowed to fall by three percent, after inflation, over the next three years. “As far as we’re concerned it’s an equity issue,” the official said. “But it’s also a maintaining-qualityof-housing issue. And if you put those two together, it’s just obvious that’s what we should do.” DoD and service officials discussed for 18 months how rents on base should be handled if Congress agreed to a plan to curb BAH rates. The services had a different worry in 1997 when they began signing privatiza- tion deals with developers on the understanding that rents collected would equal BAH. At that time, BAH covered only 80 to 85 percent of average rental costs on the economy. Some developers soon struggled to avoid default. In 1999, then-Defense Secretary William Cohen won a pledge from Congress gradually to raise BAH until rates covered 100 percent of average rental costs off base. The big worry for privatization deals shifted to windfall profits. That’s when the services began restructuring deals so a portion of rental streams went into recapitalization accounts, which are jointly managed by local military housing officials to ensure housing quality is sustained. The big worry now might be getting renters on base to understand. Tom Philpott is a syndicated columnist. You may write to him at Military Update, P.O. Box 231111, Centreville, VA 201201111; or at [email protected]. 1133767 Privatized housing residents to feel ‘bah’ pinch too Free lecture on Eglin in movies 2110557 Page | THE EGLIN DISPATCH | Friday, January 30, 2015 Friday, January 30, 2015 | THE EGLIN DISPATCH | Page 11 Page 10 | THE EGLIN DISPATCH | Friday, January 30, 2015 eglin Briefs Bayview Club members and their families are invited to enjoy a special social hour event Feb. 6 starting at 4:30 p.m. featuring a free buffet for Eglin club members, immediate family, and all children ages 5 and under. For others, admission is $3 for ages 6-10 and $5 for ages 11 and above. Menu includes chicken jambalaya, crawfish etouffee, red beans with Andouille sausage, bread pudding and more. The night will feature activities for kids Family Movie Saturday The Integrated Learning Center (ILC) is hosting a free family fun day at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 7 with games, crafts, a movie, free popcorn and prizes. All ages are invited. Movies showing this month *** STAMP SHOW *** III“2015” “2013” 27 April31, , 2013 January 2015 g 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM aisin Hours:9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Appr ding Hours KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL a Tr Buyi n Selli g ng FUTURE SHOWS 2015: AND APR 25, JUL 25 & OCT 31 FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING FUTURE SHOWS INFRED 2013: July 27, October 26 FOR INFORMATION CALL BRAFFORD 850-651-2770 FOR INFORMATION CALL FRED BRAFFORD 850-651-2770 2110046 205 Carol Ave., Fort Walton Beach, Florida KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL APPRAISING + TRADING + BUYING + SELLING 205 Carol Ave., Fort Walton Beach, Florida UNITED STATES AND WORLDWIDE STAMPS FREE ADMISSION AND FREE PARKING AND SUPPLIES FOR COLLECTORS 2045582 are The Lego Movie and Frozen. Hangar 3 is located next to Legends Sports Grill by the Fitness Center. For information, call 882-9308. Laughing and loving over lunch The Eglin Chapel will host this free marriage seminar from 11:15 a.m. 12:30 p.m. on Feb. 5, 12 at the Chapel Center. A free lunch will be provided but please bring a bag lunch if you have special dietary needs. All couples, singles, AD, civilians and contractors are welcome! “Laugh Your Way To A Better Marriage” is a hilarious, practical and no-holds barred marriage training that’s changing the dynamics of marriages all over the world. Topics during this training include: The Tale of Two Brains - how men and women are wired differently and why; Why Does He/She Do That?- learn a new way to discover what makes your spouse tick; How to Stay Married and Not Kill Your Spouse - learn about “The Reset Button” and the power of forgiveness. Training is sponsored by the Eglin IDS helping agencies. To sign up, contact the Chapel at 882-2111 and ask for a chaplain assistant. Chapel Seeking Choir members The Eglin AFB Chapel Protestant Community is accepting new members for the 9 a.m. Traditional Service Chancel Choir. Singing is an essential part of our worship every Sunday at 9 a.m. at the West Gate Chapel. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the West Gate Chapel annex and there is warmup at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings. We have a place for you, no matter what your age or ability. If you are new to the area or to Eglin, we are proud of our music program and eager for you to join us. Contact Monika Cosson, Chancel Choir Director at (505)501-2470, or by e-mail LosM Rancheros R 2 FOR 1 MARGARITAS & DRAFT BEER EVERY DAY! 2111849 EXICAN E S TAU R A N T Fresh not Frozen Authentic Mexican Food 20% MILITARY DISCOUNT w/this ad & valid ID! Get a Free Invisalign Scan! Try Our Invisalign Simulator! purchase of $50 or more! FREE with Dr. Stubbs Exp 2/28/15 BLUEWATER BAY 4633 E. Hwy. 20 Buy 2 Dinners Get 2 FREE Small Margaritas! DESTIN 4484 Legendary Dr. (WITH PURCHASE OF 2 DRINKS) Cannot be combined with any other offer, discount, coupon, etc. Exp. 2/28/15 300 Eglin Pkwy, Ft. Walton Beach | 862-2007 Mon-Thur 11am-10pm | Fri-Sat 11am-10pm | Sun 11am-9pm 850-678-8338 www.StubbsOrtho.com Most insurance accepted including United Concordia and MetLife 2111836 $10 OFF Chapel sets new study group Youth Baseball Registration Registration for youth baseball is open through from 1-6 p.m. Feb. 27 Monday-Friday at the Eglin Youth Center. Cost is $50 per youth or $100 per family. Players must be age 5 prior to March 10, and under age 13 prior to May 30. Volunteer coaches and officials are needed. For information or to volunteer, contact Terry Evans at 882-5074. Eglin Chapel invites you to “Engaging Ephesians!” from 6:30 -7:30 p.m. Thursday nights in the fellowship hall at Chapel Center. An exciting new study/small group is about two things: Studying Scripture and Building Community. All are welcome, but this study is designed primarily for Active Duty to fellowship, worship and study together--with a contempoLegend’s Super Bowl rary feel. For information, contact Chaplain Baker at Party at 4:30 p.m. on, Feb. 1. Bring your friends and [email protected]. enjoy a great time with plenty of food and beverage specials, door prizes, The Lift Kiosk (previ- and drawings for a Dell ously The Tradewinds Flight Android Tablet, Coca Cola Kitchen) located in Bldg. 60 Cooler/Warmer, and Dining (Base Operations Building) Gift Certificates for Legruns a special menu item ends and Bayview. each Wednesday. Stop by and get your taste of Pasta, Chicken Wings, Burritos, and UFood branded items. While you’re there, check The Eglin Chapel Singles out all their other delicious and Young Adults will host a options available to all base free Super Bowl Party at 5 personnel from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Feb. 1 at the Eglin p.m. Monday-Friday. See briefs page 11 Legend’s Super Bowl Party ‘Lift’ Kiosk Ashes to Dust 5k Walk/Run The Eglin Chapel will host an Ashes to Dust 5k Walk/Run on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the CE Pavilion. Receive ashes to start Lent at 6:30 a.m. at the CE Pavilion and at 7 a.m. the run/walk starts. There will be free t-shirts for the first 50 participants and for the first male and female winners. For information, call the chapel at 882-2111. Friday the 13th run All base personnel and family members are invited to dress in their finest Friday the 13th attire and participate in Eglin’s first Friday the 13th 3-Mile Run/ Walk at the CE Pavilion, with a 1:30 p.m. show time. Prizes will be awarded for top 3 male and female runners. No registration required. For information, call 883-1682. Civilian Retiree Service Center Federal Civilian Retiree Service Center is located in Bldg. 210, room 168 at Eglin Air Force Base. Hours of operation are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Walkins welcome or for an appointment or information, call 882-2720. Singles Krewe Mardi Gras Tour may be used interchange- vated with no blackout dates ably at all three facilities. applied. Cost per ticket is $136 for adults and $130 for children ages 3-9. For inforAttention all singles! Egmation, call ITT 882-5930. lin ITT invites you to spend Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14) Wet’n Wild is offering a catching beads along Bourbon Street in New Orleans, free one-day admission tickmaking new friends and et valid for service members Best prices are at Eglin creating lasting memories with a valid military photo in the Big Easy! This day ID through March 27. Free ITT. Cost for 4-Day Theme trip will take you to the heart ticket application forms Park Hopper is $175.50; 4of the city to enjoy exciting must be obtained from Eglin Day Base + “Fun & More” parades and sites. Cost is ITT. Special discount tickets Options is $175.50; and, $55 per person and includes for military family, friends, 4-Day Hopper + 4 “Fun transportation. Sign up at and other base personnel & More” Options is $205. ITT or call 882-5930 for more are also available at Eglin Tickets expire Oct. 3, 2015. ITT. 882-5930. Full details available on ITT info. price list at eglinforcesupport.com/itt. Wet’n Wild Military days Frequent Flyer Program Universal Orlando Ticket special Pick up a Frequent Flyer Card at the Bayview Club, Legends Sports Grill, or the Eglin Golf Course! When you buy eight meals at $8 or more you get your ninth meal of $8 or less free! Cards Three-day Park-to-Park tickets are now the price of a one-day ticket. Purchases may be made through June 6 for tickets expiring June 20, 2015. Tickets are good for a 14-day period once acti- Disney Salutes the U.S. Armed Forces New specials at Legends Legends is now offering Frequent Flyer Specials for only $4.99: Monday, 1/4 lb Cheeseburger; Tuesday, Chipotle Chicken Sand- wich; Wednesday, 8 Wings Deal; Thursday, Ciabatta Smokehouse Club; and Friday, Shrimp Po -Boy. Each item is served with fries and purchase of a fountain drink or tea at an additional cost is required. Hours: Mon. through Fri., 10:30 am – 8 pm. Mardi Gras Day Trips Join Eglin ITT on day trips to New Orleans Mardi Gras. Cost is $55 per person. Parade schedule for Feb. 15 is: Krewe of Okeanos, 11 a.m.; Krewe of Mid-City, 11:45 a.m.; Krewe of Thoth, noon; and Krewe of Bacchus, 5:15 p.m. Fat Tuesday parade schedule is: Krewe of Rex, 10 a.m. with Krewe of elks Orleans and Krew of Crescent City following. For information, call ITT, 882-5930. How’s Business? Free Super Bowl party We specialize in bringing in more business for you with our locally focused advertising. Call us and see what we can do for you! Car, Truck & SUV Accessories Bring this ad and get INITIAL CONSULTATION [email protected] for additional details on the musical opportunities awaiting you and your family. Airmen Center (Dorm 18). Everyone with base access is welcome to come enjoy free food, snacks and nonalcoholic beverages. There are seven TV’s available to watch the game. Come have a great time cheering on your favorite team. For information, call Dave Nickerson at 882-4046. Hard & Soft Bed Covers Bed Liners & Mats Toolboxes-Hitches Toppers & Lids Since 1988 Window Visors Step Bars-Running Boards-Seat Covers Contact your Ad Rep to advertise here! 850-315-4341 www.AccentTops.com Accent Tops & Trailers 657 BEAL PARKWAY 850-862-2400 XNSP73226 1134384 Bayview’s First Friday Mardi Gras with giveaways and a kid’s menu. ITT and Dell will be on hand with information and giveaways. Drawings will be held throughout the evening for Eglin club members who are reminded to pick up their February club bucks valued at $10. For information, call 651-1010. 2110861 2096211 From staff reports briefs From page 10 Page 12 | THE EGLIN DISPATCH | Friday, January 30, 2015 C LA S S IF IE D S It’s easy to place an in-colum n classified ad in the Eglin Dispatch. Call850-864-0320 EG LIN DISPATCH Classified Request Form GE 27” Color TV w/Remote $30. Wire Crab Trap $6. Devil Bliss 5,000 Watt Generator, 10HP Engine $300. 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