Viking Flyer E-Newsletter

Good day,

 

Below is the latest Viking Flyer E-newsletter for the week of July 4-11. 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   

   

New Access Control System coming to Minneapolis-St. Paul Air Reserve Station 

See attached flyer 

  

Surprises turn positive for 934^th Reservist, teacher

 

Shegstad captures Minnesota and more

 

Save time with Legal Assistance Website

 

APS conducts cargo deployment exercise

 

CE Senior Master Sgts. retire

 

Honorary Commanders, Base Community Council members picnic with Reservists

 

 

Job Fair Aug. 7

See attached flyer

 

A Salute to Veterans 

 

The event will take place at the Minnesota National Guard Museum located on the 133rd Airlift Wing, July 12 at 6 p.m. and will be open to military members and their dependents. Guest speakers include -- Brig. Gen. Dan Cherry, Lt. Col. John Stiles and Nguyen Hong My, veteran pilot with the Vietnam Air Force.

 

Employer's Day is Aug. 4 

 

Reservists can invite their civilian employers out to fly on a C-130 and learn more about what Reservists do in their military jobs. See attached nomination.

 

Family Day is Aug. 5 

 

Reservists may invite their families to come out Sunday of the August UTA for a picnic lunch, information and activities.

 

Military Ball tickets on sale now 

 

Visit www.2012militaryball.eventbrite.com to order tickets.

 

Force Structure Update 

 

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

 

SecAF and CSAF discuss changes to active, Reserve mix to Congress 

 

934th AW affected by manning announcement

   

AF Reserve plans to change about 3,000 jobs in FY13

 

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 14. 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 

 

Spouse Education and Career Opportunities

 

Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) offers all military spouses

comprehensive education and career opportunities to support the pursuit of

portable careers.

 

SECO Consultants are Bachelor and Master-level Advisors and Counselors who

promote and provide self-directed solutions to empower military spouses with

knowledge and skills necessary to become self-reliant in their educational

and career development.

 

Career Exploration SECO Consultants help spouses explore all options with

tools like Career Assessments, Interest and Skills Inventories, Portable

Career Statistics, and Earning Potential Metrics.

 

Education and Training Spouses work with SECO Consultants to create a

plan of action that considers Financial Aid Options, Education and Training

Program Resources, Credential/License Information, and, for eligible

spouses, the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts program (MyCAA).

 

Employment Readiness SECO Consultants help spouses perfect their resumes

and hone their interviewing skills. They also cover Job Search Techniques,

Relocation Planning, and Flex-Work Options.

 

Career Connections SECO Consultants help spouses get the right job in the

right career by leveraging existing relationships and resources like the

Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), USAJOBS.gov, and

 

CareerOneStop Spouse Education and Career Opportunities provides high quality education

and career services, resources, guidance and consultations accessible

through the convenience of a telephone call to 1-800-342-9647.

 

 

Community 

 

 Heroes Weekend and Parade 

 

Minneapolis will become one of the few cities in the United States to hold an event honoring post-9/11 veterans at 11: 00 AM, Saturday, July 28, at the Twin Cities Heroes Parade on Nicollet Mall in appreciation for their service and sacrifice. For more information on volunteering, donating, or participating in the Parade, Heroes Weekend, and Resources Plaza, visit the event website: www.tcheroesparade.org

  

 

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 .