Weekly Announcements July 11 through 15 Published July 11, 2011 By 23rd Wing Public Affairs MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Publication submissions To publicize an event on the Moody public website send all pertinent information to 23wg.pa2@moody.af.mil. All submissions must be received by noon on Thursday the week prior to publication. The Valdosta Daily Times has assumed publication responsibility of the Moody Volunteer, so submission doesn't guarantee publication. All articles or briefs are subject to editing. For more information, contact the 23rd Wing Public Affairs office at 229-257-4146. Moody Bring Your Child to Work Day Moody's is currently planning on its second annual Bring Your child to Work Day, scheduled to be held July 29. During this day Moody opens its gates to youth in order to get a view of the bases assets and give the children a chance to see their parents in their work environment. Different scheduled events include the local police department participating with the security forces squadron by showing their cars and working dog units. There will also be static displays of planes, Humvees and other items. For more information, contact Angel Brown, 23rd Force Support Squadron community programmer at 229-257-6895. LRS shuttle for 93rd AGOW change of command Any personnel wishing to attend the 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing change of command ceremony July 15 at 9:30 a.m. in Bldg. 646 can park at the Exchange and ride a shuttle to the ceremony. It will run between 8:30 a.m. and 9:25 a.m. and for 30 minutes after the ceremony ends. Any questions can be directed to the Vehicle Operations Control Center at 229-257-3461. LRS shuttle for 23rd Wing change of command Any personnel wishing to attend the 23rd Wing change of command ceremony July 19 at 9:23 a.m. in Bldg. 646 can ride a shuttle to the ceremony. It will begin running at 8:20 a.m. and will run for 30 minutes after the ceremony ends. Any questions can be directed to the Vehicle Operations Control Center at 229-257-3461. Blue route (runs every 10 minutes): Bldg. 646, 904, 917, 758, 588, 617, 621, 663 and 658 Red route (runs every 12 minutes): Bldg. 646, 901/Parker Green Base Support Center, 769, 795, 730, 917 and 899 Back to school physicals School and sports physicals are scheduled to be offered at the 23rd Medical Group July 21 from 1 to 6 p.m. The physicals are by appointment only. Call 229-257-2778 to reserve a slot. Paperwork required by Lowndes County, the state of Georgia and Moody base sports can be picked up at the entrance to the MDG at the desk located immediately to the left after entering through the main doors. Complete applicable paperwork prior to arrival to expedite the appointment. For any other paperwork, be sure to bring this to the appointment. Thrift shop hour change The Moody Thrift Shop hours are as scheduled: Tuesday's and Thursday's 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., consignments will be taken on both days from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. These hours will extend through August and will resume regular hours on August 9. The thrift shop is scheduled to be closed from June 28 through July 14 and will reopen July 19. For more information, contact Kristen Hopkins, Moody Spouses Club president at 229-460-2983. Tater Tots Tater Tots is an interactive play group for mothers, father and children from 6 weeks to 3 years old. The group will be meeting each Friday from 10 a.m. to noon in the aerobics center next to the Freedom II Fitness Center. The group asks that the attendees bring small toy for their child. For more information, individuals may call Family Advocacy at 229-257-4805. Hometown News release submissions Airmen can submit a DD Form 2266, Hometown News Release, electronically by clicking on the link via either the internal base website or the public website, www.moody.af.mil. Submissions can include a photo: minimum output 150 dpi, image size 4x5 to 5x7, JPEG format - compressed no lower than 60 percent, and saved as the submitter's last name. Appropriate newsworthy events for submission include promotions, graduations, new assignments, awards, decorations, reenlistment, retirement, etc. Submissions are reviewed by 23rd Wing Public Affairs before forwarding to the Army and Air Force Hometown News Service. Incomplete forms and noncompliant photos will not be approved. For more information, contact the Public Affairs office at 229-257-3345. Toastmasters Club Moody's Toastmasters Club is scheduled to hold meetings Thursdays at 11 a.m., in room 203 located in the Education Center. During meetings, members learn ways to practice and hone skills in communication and leadership. For more information, call 229-257-4734. The Moody Spouses Club The Moody Spouses Club is open to active duty, retired, Reserve, enlisted and officer spouses of any military rank and branch of service. Monthly meetings are held at the Moody Field Club. More information, including upcoming activities, can be obtained from www.themoodyspousesclub.com.