Viking Flyer E-Newsletter

United States Air Force sent this bulletin at 03/02/2012 11:29 AM CST

Good day,

 

Below is the latest Viking Flyer E-newsletter for the week of Mar. 1-7. This product is best viewed in HTML.

 

Respectfully,

The 934th Airlift Wing Public Affairs staff

934th Airlift Wing (AFRC)

Minneapolis-St. Paul IAP Air Reserve Station, Minn

 

www.minneapolis.afrc.af.mil

 

 

Viking Flyer E-newsletter

This E-newsletter is a weekly product of the 934th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Office in conjunction with the 934th Services Squadron and Airman and Family Readiness Center.

Content questions can be directed to the 934th AW/PA by responding to 934aw.pa@us.af.mil.  You can also visit us on Facebook (934th Airlift Wing), Twitter (@934AirliftWing) or LinkedIn (934airliftwing)

 

 

934th Airlift Wing news (612) 713-1217

 

Maintainers keep ‘em flying while deployed

http://www.minneapolis.afrc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123292224

 

934th awarded for excellence.

The 934th Civil Engineers recently won the Air Force Reserve Command 2011 Outstanding Civil Engineer Unit Award and are the runners up for the Air Force Outstanding Unit of the Year, The Society of American Military Engineers Curtin Award, in the Air Reserve Component unit category. The 27th Aerial Port Squadron was named AFRC Aerial Port of the Year. The 934th Public Affairs office won the AFRC best field video award.

 

Order of the Global Viking nominations open

Nominate the person or persons from the civilian community who have provided outstanding support to the Airmen of the 934th Airlift Wing during the past year. See attachment for more info.

 

Force Structure Update

 

The latest force structure information will be updated here each week as it becomes available.

 

Inquiries and dialogues have been conducted with two senators and three representatives to date. The latest economic impact information was published in the Star Tribune http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9225947.htm and a feature story aired on WCCO television. http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/02/25/mpls-934th-airlift-wing-might-be-cl

 

February 13, the President released the proposed FY2013 budget for the US Government.

 

The 934 AW leadership has been contacted by two senators and one congressman in regards to the force structure announcement.

 

February 3, the Air Force released the Air Force Strategy and Force Structure Overview.

 

The overview proposes to drawdown the 96th Airlift Squadron by transferring eight C-130H3 aircraft in FY 13. The exact time or location has not been specified. The 934th Airlift Wing will remain operational and the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Air Reserve Station real estate will be transferred from the Air Force Reserve to the Air National Guard.

 

Airmen and Family Readiness

 

Gain access to the latest Air Force news, benefits updates, education, and career opportunities specific to your needs.   Register@ http://www.military.com/Registration/AirForce  

 

FREE membership gives you access to: Air Force discounts, VA Loans, Pay & Benefits, Air Force Buddy Finder , Scholarships, Air Force Unit Pages, GI Bill Access, Air Force Benefits Alerts, Veteran Job Board, Veteran Career, AND more - - all free.

 

Contact your local Airman and Family Readiness Center and receive assistance with:

 

•            Relocation planning and preparation

•             Managing your personal finances

•             Air Force financial aid

•             Developing effective relationship skills

•             Volunteering

•             Personal and family readiness

•            Family life skills

•             Transitioning from military to civilian life

•             Employment search skills and career development

•             Information referral

•             Crisis assistance

•             Military child education

 

Relationships with children are much like plants, they need constant nourishing. At home, this comes easily through the activities and time you spend with them. When you are away, this becomes more difficult.   It takes a lot of time and effort to think of fun and creative activities that you can do while you are a distance from your kids.  

 

Go to either the site for moms: http://www.momsovermiles.com or the site for dads: http://www.daads.com  

These websites have been designed to help the parent who has to be away from their children. There are a variety of tips and ideas for activities you can share with your kids while you are away from home.

H&R Block at Home® Free Tax Filing Service

Military OneSource Tax Program has launched the H&R Block at Home® free electronic filling tax service. File Federal and State taxes online for free. This is the same program many may have used before. Those who have already created an H&R Block account can use login credentials for that account.

The free offer is only valid through the Military OneSource site.

More information at: http://www.militaryonesource.mil/MOS/f?p=MOS:HOME:0

Services News

Don’t forget to check out the new classes available at the Fitness Center.

 

There will be a Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament March 3, from 7-10 p.m. in the Services Club.

 

Community

 

Teen leadership summit

 

AFRC will once again host the AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summits in

2012. Marketing materials to include postcards and posters have been mailed

to the Airman and Family Readiness office and Command Chiefs for distribution. Additional information regarding the camps can be found at www.afrc.af.mil/library/4rfamilies.

 

The online application is available now with an application deadline of April 13. Also, look for the advertisement in the February edition of Citizen Airman.

 

Disclaimer

Information and links appearing in this newsletter do not constitute official endorsement on behalf of the 934th Airlift Wing, U.S. Air Force or Department of Defense. For official information about the 934th Airlift Wing visit www.minneapolis.afrc.af.mil .