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Administered by the Army Corps of Engineers, the Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP) was originally designed to assist eligible service mem-bers and federal civilians, including non-appropriated fund employees, who

faced financial loss when selling their primary residence homes in areas where real estate values had declined because of a base closure or realignment announcement.

Earlier this year, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) temporarily expanded the original program

to assist service members required to permanently relo-cate during the home mortgage crisis.

And that’s where Renae Dewitt, 45th Space Wing housing management assistant comes in.

“We know there are service members around here who are PCSing and don’t have a chance to sell their

homes for what they paid for them a few years ago,” she said. “Sometimes it’s not even close. We want those service members to turn to us and see if we can get them some help.”

She said the criteria for those looking for help is pretty straight-forward.

To qualify, a service member must have:

• owned home prior to July 1, 2006• have PCS orders dated between February 1, 2006 and September 30, 2012 (subject to availability of funds) • be reassigned to a new duty station or home port outside a 50-mile radius of the

Help available during ‘mortgage crisis’

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Mr. Joseph K. Sikes, Director for Housing and Competitive Sourcing in the office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Installations and Environment, greets Brig. Gen. Edward L. Bolton, Jr., commander, 45th Space Wing, Wednesday morning during a tour of the privatized housing initiative in “The Landings at Patrick.” Mr. Sikes later spoke at the Housing Privatization Management class that took place at the Education Center in Central Housing.

Photos by Jennifer Macklin

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Commander’s Corner

By Brig. Gen. Edward L. Bolton, Jr.

Commander, 45th Space Wing

As the Air Force continues to celebrate the “Year of the Family,” we are asked to focus on month-ly themes. This month’s theme – Military Family Appreciation Month – is one we do year round here at the 45th Space Wing.

And speaking of year round, it’s hard to believe we are starting another holiday season again.

I think this is the fastest time of the year. Everything seems to speed up, and we sometimes seem reduced to playing catch-up. And that’s rarely a good thing. Remember to think ahead and think safety at all times.

That is why I am asking all of you to make plans now to take some time off when you can and enjoy some free time with your loved ones.

Time lost is just that: lost.

Making family plans early helps you focus on the mission at hand, and we're in the midst of a busy mission season right now as well.

In a little more than a week, we will be working three launches – an Atlas V INTELSTAT, a shuttle and a Delta IV WGS – in a five or six-day window. That’s just unbelievable.

I wish those folks not in the space and launch business could really understand the work that goes into being perfect on three very different launches in less than one week.

Sometimes we seem to almost

make it look easy, which is any-thing but the truth. We're just really good at what we do. We are, in fact, excellent, and your efforts remind me of this quote.

“We are what we repeatedly do,” said the Greek philosopher Aristotle. “Excellence, then, is not an act, it is a habit.”

I couldn’t have said it better myself. Excellence is habit-forming indeed, from one commander to another, from one civilian supervi-sor to another, from one Airman to another. It becomes a mutual mind-set, one that I never have to try to sell because it’s obvious you already practice it.

In a few days, we will have almost six weeks between launches. So take that same game-winning atti-tude and find some time to spend with your family.

I don’t want to hear anyone say they were “too busy” to take care of their families. Let’s make sure that doesn’t happen.

By Lt. Col. Teresa SkojacCommander,

Aerospace Medicine Squadron

We hear it often, but do you think you know what that means? Do you really know what it means?

My husband used to work with for a defense contractor as an electronics engineer. There was a pervasive belief in their organiza-tion that there were two teams: the shirts and the skins.

The shirts were the ones within their organization who were there to help progress your project, help you make headway and get your product to market.

The skins, on the other hand, seemed to be on the other side. They were the ones who

would throw up road blocks and obstacles, making progress more difficult and hindering the process more than helping it.

Now, visualize if you will, a school of fish, all swimming in unison, gen-erally in the same direction. Some outliers come back to the fold when they notice they are off course. And when the leader changes direction, the group follows. They move as a team.

That is more correctly the vision of one team, one fight- a group that is moving in unison in one direc-tion. A group that is united for one goal.

Think of the USAF as that group, and you are a cog, a piece, a

member that contributes to the whole. The mission is incomplete without you but you must be going in the right direction. You must be one of the shirts, working to help your mission progress.

That is why it is imperative to know your mission. Know the direc-tion of your organization and your role in getting it there.

At “commander’s school,” one of the general officers who is brought in to mentor the aspiring com-manders told us to remember that “You work for the United States Air Force.” You may think that you work for Sgt. Snuffy or Lt. Col. Doo-right, but in reality you work for the USAF and that is where your loyalty should be – to complete the mission of the greatest Air Force in the world.

One team, one fight

Spend some time with your loved ones

Fromthetop

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Airey Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Tyndall AFB, FL.,

Class 09-7Distinguished Graduate:

Tech Sgt. David A. Kolcun45th Medical Support Squadron

Graduates:

Tech Sgt. Julie A. Aranda45th Aeromedical-Dental Squadron

Tech Sgt. Kevyn C. Kerker45th Medical Operations Squadron

Tech Sgt. Steven W. Ross45th Medical Operations Squadron

Tech Sgt. Wayne J. Rutland333rd USAF Recruiting Squadron

Tech Sgt. Elizabeth A. Valentine333rd USAF Recruiting Squadron

Tech Sgt. Daniel I. WorkmanAir Force Technical Applications Center

USNS Wally Schirra to make port visitThe USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) is a newly constructed 689 foot dry cargo ship built for Military Sealift Command. During the transit from the San Diego, CA shipyard to the East Coast, the USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) will make a port visit at Port Canaveral. On November 11, �009 (Veteran’s Day), the ship will be open for tours to badged personnel every half hour beginning at 9 am. If you are interested in touring the ship, sign up by contacting Susie Barth at [email protected] with your time preference. Due to security constraints, the ship will not be open to the public for tours. The ship will be berthed at the Poseidon Pier on the North side of Port Canaveral. Access will be through the Navy gate just past the Pass and ID office on the right as you enter the south entrance of CCAFS. Supervisor approval and leave will be required during normal work hours. Access to the ship will require climbing 40 steps. In addition, access to the bridge requires climbing seven flights of stairs. Additional information about the USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) is available at http://www.wallyschirra.com/usns_wally_schirra.htm. For more information, please call Randy Segert, 867-8�50.

Master Sgt. Olga Medina, below, Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute, welcomes guests to the National American Indian Heritage Month celebration held Monday at the Shark Center. Brig. Gen. Edward L. Bolton, Jr., below left, Commander, 4th Space Wing, later signs the proclamation.

What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose. The first American Indian Day in a state was declared on the second Saturday in May 1916 by the governor of New York. Presently, several states have designated Columbus Day as Native American Day, but it continues to be a day we observe without any recognition as a national legal holiday. This year’s theme is “Understanding Native American Heritage, Now & Then.”Photos by John Connell

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National American Indian Heritage Month

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By Senior Airman Andria J. Allmond

332nd Air Expeditionary Wing

Public Affairs

JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq – Senior Airman Richard Plaisted, 332ndExpeditionary Security Forces Squadron fly-away security team leader, was recently honored as the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing’s Tuskegee Airman ofthe Week.

“Airman Plaisted is the kind of Airman

who helps out wher-ever he can,” saidBrig. Gen. Craig Franklin, 332nd AEW commander, who presented Airman Plaisted with the award and a com-mander’s coin at wing headquarters Oct. 23.

PAFB Cop honored in Iraq

“He becomes fully immersed in his mis-sions and shares what he learns fromthem with his fellow Airmen.”

His squadron com-mander here at the wing agrees.

“I’m not at all surprised by this recognition for Airman Plaisted. He is an excellent Airman with a record of solid per-formance here on the Space Coast, as well as in the Middle East on multiple deploy-ments,” said Lt. Col. Bill Cannon, 45th SFS commander. “All the Team Patrick defenders are doing a phenomenal job, but Airman Plaisted obvi-ously went beyond the norm. I’m proud of his accomplishments and truly appreciate how well he is represent-ing the unit. I would also like to express my appreciation for the spouses, family members, and friends of our deployed mem-bers as their sacrifices and dedication often go unacknowledged. I know from personal

experience that the support on the home front allows our Airmen to put forth the extra effort that results in positive rec-ognition such as this, and I'm confident he would agree,” he said.

Airman Plaisted led 30 fly-away secu-rity missions. He protected 180 aircrew members, 239 tons of cargo and 2,945 Iraqi security forces members within the span of 172 sorties. He aided in transport-ing 22 wounded war-riors throughout Iraq, receiving praise from the Multi-National Forces-Iraq command sergeant major.

“It feels like an honor and privilege to even be nominated for such a prestigious award,” said the Land

O’ Lakes, Fla. Native. “I’m proud that mypeers and supervisors think I deserve this.”

Deployed from Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., Airman Plaisted volunteered eight hours with the Red Cross, as well as demonstrated sce-narios for a JBB self-defense class. In per-forming his additional duty, training force-protection Airmen, he certified more than 70 FP escorts with asp-baton use and self defense.

Also, he com-pleted 47 credit hours in pursuit of a Community College of the Air Force degree.

“I believe it’s impor-tant for deployed Airmen to go out and learn as much asthey can about the

deployed part of their job,” said Airman Plaisted, who’sserving on his third deployment. “Deployments also serve as an opportuni-ty to meet new people from other bases and have fun.”

Airman Plaisted was nominated by his supervisor, Tech. Sgt. Heather Huckins,332nd ESFS fly-away security coordinator.

“Airman Plaisted is one of those troops who ‘reblues’ an NCO,” said SergeantHuckins. “When he comes back from mis-sions, he’s excited to tell me about where he went and what he did. It makes me remember when I joined the Air Force and, more important-ly, why I stay in.”

Senior Airman Richard Plaisted, 33�nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron fly-away security team leader, was recently honored as the 33�nd Air Expeditionary Wing’s Tuskegee Airman of the Week.

“I’m not at all surprised by this recognition for Airman Plaisted. He is an excellent Airman with a record of solid performance here on the Space Coast, as well as in the Middle East on multiple deployments,” said Lt. Col. Bill Cannon, 45th SFS commander.


member’s former duty station or home port • suffered at least a 10% home value loss between July 1, 2006 and date of applica-tion for Expanded HAP benefits for the county/parish/city in which the primary residence is located, and a decline of at least a 10 percent personal home value loss from the date of purchase to date of sale

The basic appli-cation is made on DD Form 1607, Application for Homeowners Assistance Program. Part III, Section IV of the form must be com-pleted by your per-sonnel officer.

In addition, you must submit a vari-ety of documents to show evidence of your ownership of the property, your occupancy dates, your assignment orders, your efforts to sell the home (wheth-er it was sold), and mortgage details.

Ms. Dewitt also said the service member has the right to appeal any findings and deci-sions.

“You do not have to take “no” for an answer. There is no particular format needed to appeal. Just submit a writ-ten statement of your objections – be

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DoD Homeowners Assistance Program

You are invited to attend a Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP) presentation by the US Army Corps of Engineers.

The presentation will cover Members of the Armed Forces permanently reassigned during the mortgage crisis under the Expanded HAP Program. A question and answer period will follow the presentation. To accommodate as many military as possible, two presentations are being offered at the Base Theater.First Presentation: Thursday, Nov. 19, 9 - 10:30 a.m.Second Presentation: Thursday, Nov. 19, 6-7:30 p.m.For Registration Call: 494-2594/6318 or email: [email protected]@patrick.af.milor [email protected] Deadline: Friday, Nov. 13(include desired presentation time)NOTE: For more information on HAP, please refer to US Army Corps of Engineers website: http://hap.usace.army.mil/

very specific – to the district office,” she said.

“If your appeal is turned down at the district level, it will be taken to higher head-quarters. If you get turned down there, a final decision will be made by the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Installations and Environment),” she said.

The bottom line, she said, is that buy-ing a home is seri-ous business and she warns all service members, regardless of the price of the home in today’s lower value market, to be careful before they sign on the dotted line, especially if they

intend to stay in the service.

“What looks really good right now might not look quite so good a few years from now when you find your-self leaving the Space Coast,”she said. “You still have to have some kind of plan for sell-ing the house, renting it, keeping up with maintenance and utili-ties and much more. There’s a lot involved. That’s why we really encourage all service members, especially first-time buyers, to stop by the housing office and spend some time talking to us,” she said.

For more informa-tion, call 494-6318.

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Proving the old adage that any chain is only as strong as its weakest link, members of the 45th Medical Group, right, figure out how to come together

during Wingman Day activities held base-wide and at CCAFS Oct. 30. Later in the day, Col. Andre Lovett, above, vice commander, 45th Space Wing, takes a turn at throwing a strike at the PAFB Bowling Center. “Wingman Day was all about team building, communication and interaction,” said Brig. Gen. Edward L. Bolton, Jr.,

commander, 45th Space Wing.

Wingman Day!Photos by Jennifer Macklin


How long have you been at this duty station?Four monthsWhat is your hometown?Leavenworth, KSWhat’s your favorite motto or words you live/work by?“The people in your world add great richness to your life. Take the time and care to treat them not as numbers, not as transactions, not as one-dimensional objects, but as real, liv-ing people.”

What inspired you to go beyond the call of duty?I wouldn’t say going beyond the call of duty, every day I wake up and know this is what I signed up to do by choice. I am only one person who is small part of this amazing team and family in the Air Force. My father is retired military and my husband is in the military, and both have given me an in-sight of what it is to be a part of what I call a blessing. To me, everyone who has signed in to serve in the U.S. armed forces, has taken that step to go beyond the call of duty. Why do you serve in the Air Force?Serving adds to the sense of pride; I look for challenges where

there could be a positive impact on life and those who are not fortunate to have the freedom we do. It’s the belief that we have a purpose for a country that's worth defending.

Reason for nomination:Senior Airman Grier is an outstanding asset to the wing com-mand section. She is the epitome of excellence – responsive, innovative, and has great rapport with senior leadership and wing staff agencies. In only a week, she overhauled the OPR/EPR process by editing checklists ultimately defining the pro-cess for 20 wing staff agencies. She set up offices for the newly established Information Protection Office and the wing’s new Antiterrorism Chief. In addition, she tracked critical Ares 1X launch packages as well as a very important package for AFTAC to complete their new building project. She leads by example and is an enthusiastic follower. As the most junior person in the command section, she is inspiring to us all. Watch her closely because one day she may be our future Command Chief!

Lt. Col. Lina Cashin, Director of Staff

Warrior of the Week

SrA. Nicole D. Grier45th Space Wing

Knowledge Operations Manager


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Family Fishing Tournament7 - 10 a.m.Outdoor Recreation

Demo Day/Swap Meet10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Golf Course Wounded Warrior Luncheon 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Kid's Night Out6 - 11 p.m. Youth Programs

Latin Night10 p.m. - 2 a.m.The Tides

Missile, Space & Range Pioneers Fall Banquet6 p.m.The Tides

Bundles for Babies/Newborn Care Class 6 - 8 p.m.A&FRC

VETERAN’S DAY Massing of the ColorsBCC Cocoa Campus3 p.m.

3-Tank Open Water/Nitrox Dive Trip Outdoor Recreation

Kamalu Annual Scramble8 a.m.Golf Course

Newcomer's Orientation Briefing 7:30 a.m. - noonA&FRC

Bowling Center Special $1 Games11 a.m. - closing

“Wacky Tacky” Casino Night6 p.m.The Tides

Boater Safety Training9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Outdoor Recreation

Story Time10 a.m.Library

Sunday Brunch10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.The Tides

Football FrenzyNoonThe Tides

Civ/Mil Tournament 8 a.m.Golf Course

Safe Boater Course 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Outdoor Recreation

Sailing Class12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Outdoor Recreation

Turkey Trot 5K Run 11 a.m.CCAFS & Patrick Fitness Centers

Texas Hold'em5 - 10 p.m.The Tides Surf Fishing Class 5 - 9 p.m.Outdoor Recreation

Holiday Fitness Challenge Starts Patrick Fitness Center - Runs until Jan 4, 2010

Mongolian BBQ 5 - 8 p.m.The Tides

Stress During the Holidays Class11 a.m. - noonA&FRC

Karaoke4:30 - 7:30 p.m.Shark Hut

Boater Safety Training9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Outdoor Recreation

Pre-Separation Briefing9 - 10:30 a.m.A&FRC Fundamentals of Resumes Class1 - 3 p.m.A&FRC



Safe Boater Course9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Outdoor Recreation

Sailing Class12:30 -2:30 p.m.Outdoor Recreation Latin Explosion,10 p.m. - 2 a.m.The Tides

Texas Hold'em 5 - 10 p.m. The Tides Surf Fishing Class5 - 9 p.m. Outdoor Recreation

Moonlight Golf Tournament6:30 p.m.

Teen Night7 - 10 p.m.

Boater Safety Training9:30 - 11 a.m.Outdoor Recreation

Applying for AF Jobs Class9 - 11 a.m.A&FRC

Surf Fishing Class 7 a.m.Outdoor Recreation



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Bowling Center Thanksgiving Special $1 Games11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Karaoke4:30 - 7:30 p.m.Shark Hut

3-Tank Advanced Open Water/Nitrox Dive TripOutdoor Recreation

Safe Boater Course 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Outdoor Recreation

Sailing Class12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Outdoor Recreation

Soul Night,10 p.m. - 2 a.m.The Tides

Thanksgiving Buffet11:45 p.m., 12:15 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 3:45 p.m.The Tides

Credit Reports Class 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. A&FRC

BowlingCenter Special$1 Games11 a.m. - closing

Events Calendar

Airman Financial Management Class 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. A&FRC

Bowling Center Special$1 Games11 a.m. - closing


Jody Clor, PGA, above left, Manatee Cove Golf Course Manager, presents a trophy to Jim Hill, above right, who was crowned the �009 Manatee Cove Golf Course Open Champion after firing a two-day total 165. In the ladies division, Hallie Dubia, below left, reclaimed her title, while Mike Connors (not pictured) shot a �-day 157 to capture the Senior division gross title. In the Super Senior Division, Bucky Walters (not pictured) won the crown, the 4th consecutive year he has taken home the top honors.This 36-hole event was held Oct. �4-�5 and was open to all active duty, retired military, DOD and NAF civilians, dependents, and contractors assigned to, or who provide support to Patrick AFB and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.

Golf Champions

Courtesy photos

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Chief’s Group Annual Golf Tournament

The Space Coast Chief’s Group hosts its annual golf tournament noon, Friday, Nov. 13, at the Manatee Golf Course.

The 18-hole scramble event begins with a shotgun start. Prizes will be given out throughout the tourna-ment, including $10,000 for a hole in one on the 16th hole.

Cost is $25 for E-1 through E-4, $40 for other mili-tary or Department of Defense employees and $45 for

non-DOD. Price includes green fees, lunch and two free beers or sodas from the beverage cart.

For information contact Chief Master Sgt. Steve Revels at 4-4959, Senior Master Sgt. Dave Melton at 3242 or any chief in your chain of command.

Kamalu Veterans Day ScrambleThe Manatee Cove Golf Club will be hosting its an-

nual Veterans Day Scramble Wednesday, Nov. 11. The tournament is a fun four-person select shot format with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Sign up as a foursome or as a single and we will pair you up. The entry fee

includes Greens fee, cart, closest to the pin contests, refreshments after play. Cost is only $30 for annual pass holders, $33 for annual fee holders and $40 for all others. Sign up cutoff is Monday, no refunds after the cutoff date. For more information call the pro shop at 494-GOLF.

Civ/Mil Tournament There will be a Civilian/Military Tournamant on

Saturday, Nov. 21, with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Call 494-GOLF for details.


The “Year of the Air Force Family” rang true on Halloween, as Staff Sgt. Nerissa Williams, left, with son Christopher, and Staff Sgt. Tamara Acfalle, with son Jaiden, pose with McGruff during the Harvest Festival at the South Base Chapel. Members of the 45th Security Forces Squadron conduct Pumpkin Patrol every year for kids trick-or-treating in base housing, providing parents with peace of mind their kids are protected by highly-trained SF personnel. Activities included numerous games, passing out candy, music, pumpkin carving and more.

Trick or Treat

Photo by Jennifer Macklin

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Missile, Space & Range Pioneers Fall Banquet

The 2009 Missile, Space & Range Pioneers Fall Banquet will be held at the Tides (formally NCO Club) on Friday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. The cost is $35 per person. The featured speaker is Brig. Gen. Edward Bolton, Commander of the 45th Space Wing and Director of the Eastern Range. He will speak to us on a favorite sub-ject – Space, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. Contact the Pioneers Secretary, Frank Watkins, at 242-6932 for reservation details.

Homestead Air ShowThe Wings Over Homestead Air Show is right

around the corner and Homestead ARB has compiled a thrilling list of performers for its first air show in over 18 years.

The free event is this Saturday and Sunday, get more details at www.wingsoverhomestead.com.

Valiant Air Command Veteran’s Day Open House

This weekend, there will be an Open House at the Valiant Air Command (VAC), located at 6600 Tico Road in Titusville. Admission is free for any military, active or retired, and all Brevard County residents, with ID.

The museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hot dogs and drinks will be available and parking is free.

For more information call 268-1941, or visit the website at www.vacwarbirds.org.

Wacky Tacky Casino Night The Tides Collocated Club will host a “Wacky

Tacky” Casino Night on Tuesday. Doors open at 5 p.m. with games of chance starting at 6 p.m. No real currency will be used. Cost is only $10 for members and $12 for non-members, which includes $2,500 in “funny money.” There will be free snacks, live music and prizes. Cash bars and a bar food menu will be available.

This is an adult-oriented event (must be at least 18 years of age to participate). For more information, call 494-4013.

Holiday Fitness ChallengeThe Patrick AFB Fitness Center will hold

a Holiday Fitness Challenge Thursday, Nov. 19 through Jan. 4, 2010. In the spirit of the holiday season, participants pick an ornament

from the “Fitmas Tree.” The ornament will con-tain a fitness challenge to complete. Completed challenges are verified by a member of the fit-ness center staff, recorded in a log, and placed into a grand prize drawing. Registration is not required. For more information, call 494-4947.

Commit to Quit!The PAFB Fitness Center will host a Great

American Smokeout event Friday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Activities will include a 5K Turkey Trot at 11 a.m., food tasting, live music, games and helpful information designed to help those who wish to quit smoking. The event is in partnership with the fitness center "Turkey Trot" and HAWC's "Great American Smokeout."

Annual Holiday Crafts SaleThe Arts & Crafts Center is accepting reg-

istrations for the Annual Holiday Crafts Sale. The sale will be held at the golf course/ma-rina complex on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 4:30 - 8:30 p.m., in conjunction with the 45th Space Wing Holiday Party. Each vendor is allowed two tables at no charge. Vendors must have base ac-cess. For more information, call 494-4270.

Keystone ClubYouth Programs’ Keystone Club meets ev-

ery Tuesday, from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. This teen leadership group is exclusively for teens ages 14 - 18. The club affords an excellent opportu-nity for teens to make a difference within Youth Programs and the community.

Youth of the Year candidates must be a member of the Keystone Club to be eligible for the program. For more information, call 494-4747.

Sailing ClassesOutdoor Recreation offers sailing classes ev-

ery Saturday (except the second Saturday of each month), from 12:30 - 2 p.m. Cost is only $45 per person and registration is required. For more information and to register, call 494-2042.

Military Family Employment Advocacy Program

The Brevard Workforce Development Board operates a broad spectrum of state and feder-ally funded workforce development programs in Brevard County.

The Military Family Employment Advocacy (MFEA) Program provides local workforce re-sources and assistance to members of the base community who are seeking employment or transitioning to new careers.

The MFEA Program works to support Pat-rick AFB and local Florida National Guard and Reserve Units. Ms. Doris Homitz is the Air-man & Family Readiness Center’s new Military Family Employment Advocate. She can assist those who need help finding a job, researching schools, or fine tuning their resumes.

For more information and assistance, call 494-7469.

“Heroes’ Tree” ProjectThe Patrick AFB Library is participating in

Purdue University’s, Military and Family Re-search Institute “Heroes’ Tree” project. You can create a handmade ornament honoring a family member (can be active duty, a veteran or de-ceased family member).

There are templates available - just bring your ornament, along with a brief story describ-ing your hero, to the library and it will be dis-played on the tree. For more information, call 494-6881.

Patrick AFB Exchange Gas Station pumping up savingsWith the busy, and expensive, holiday

shopping season just around the corner, Army & Air Force Exchange Service gas sta-tions at Patrick AFB are helping to make sure that the fill up doesn’t empty the wallet.

In addition to the five cents a gallon dis-count that Military StarSM Card holders already enjoy every time they fuel up, steeper discounts are being offered three times before the new year.

On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, military shop-pers using their Military StarSM Card can take advantage of 11 cents off per gallon of fuel. From Nov. 30 – Dec. 4 as well as Dec. 28 – Jan. 1, the savings soar to 20 cents per gal-lon for those purchasing with their Military StarSM Card.

Exchange shoppers can learn more about the Military StarSM Card by visiting the Shoppette or BX in Main Store Bldg 1364 or logging on to www.aafes.com and clicking the Military StarSM Card icon.





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