Viking Flyer E-Newsletter

Good day,

 

Below is the latest Viking Flyer E-newsletter for the week of July 25-Aug 1. 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  

  

CE spruces up sidewalks 

 

Demolition underway

 

Reserve obligation starts with employer communication

 

Food donations needed for Feds Feed Families 

 

The 934th Airlift wing has boxes set up in all squadrons, lodging and the Fitness Center for food donations to Feds Feed Families. For more information go to: www.fedsfeedfamilies.gov

 

Air Force News

 

Korean Conflict was coming of age for Air Force  

 

 

Job Fair Aug. 7

See attached flyer

 

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

 

The August UTA is the last chance to purchase Military Ball tickets.

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

 

Vacation discounts

Summertime means vacation time and there is no shortage of choices these days. Vacations are never cheap, but there are some discounts with a little research and a military ID. First stop should be to the local MWR office where you could find local discounts.

- Special military offers changes each year, so go on line and look up eligible discounts.

- Various hotel chains also offer military discounts – be sure to ask before checking in.

- Museums have gotten in on the act as well. Visit www.bluestarfam.org to search for participating venues.

- Don’t forget about the Armed Forces Vacation Club which offers deep discounts to service members and family at lodging facilities across the globe on a space-available basis. Visit www.afvclu.com for more info.

- Check out Space-A flight information to see if any regular military flights go to desired destinations. Travelers must have the proper eligibility and travel documents needed to board a flight. Check out AMC’s website at www.amc.af.mil/amctravel for detailed info and links to various AMC passenger terminals worldwide.

 

 

 

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 .