Current Announcements: Sept. 24 to 28 Published Sept. 24, 2012 23d 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 23d Wing Public Affairs office at 229-257-4146. Retiree Appreciation Week What: Retiree Appreciation Week. ID card renewals, health fair, picnic, golf tournament and TRICARE Q & A, to show appreciation for retired service members. When: Sept. 30 to Oct. 6 For more information, contact James Ingram at 229-257-3209. Moody Airmen invited to Tactical Technology Showcase What: 4th Annual Tactical Technology Showcase Where: Robins Air Force Base at the South Training Area When: Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All military, civilian, and contractor personnel are invited to attend for free. More than 25 exhibitors will demonstrate the latest in: Tactical Equipment, Weaponry, Protective Shelter, Gear, Mobile Communications, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Equipment, Ruggedized Solutions, Computers, Casing, Training Simulation Capabilities, Transportation and Logistics, and many more. Complimentary refreshments and giveaways will be available while supplies last. For more information or to request a company or technology, please contact Kelly Heacock at 443-561-2432. To pre-register, please visit www.FederalEvents.com, click on the "Tactical Technology Showcase" link and select the Pre-Register button. Teen parenting class What: Active Parenting of Teens class for parents with teenagers aged 13 to 18. Where: Family Advocacy Office When: Oct. 3, 5, 10 and 12 at noon to 1:30 p.m. Parents must attend all classes. To sign up, call Family Advocacy at 229-257-4805. Light It Up Purple for Domestic Violence Display October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Come and receive resource information on domestic violence on Oct. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Base Exchange. For more information, please contact Family Advocacy at 229-257-4805. Moving Silent Witness Display Free standing, life sized, red figures of victims whose lives have been lost as a result of domestic violence in South Georgia will be displayed at various locations on base. For more information, please contact Family Advocacy at229-257-4805. Prevention Anger Management What: Prevention Anger Management class. Come and learn to recognize signals of anger, identify obstacles to managing anger, explore the impact of anger on the body and develop strategies for minimizing the negative impact of anger. Where: Family Advocacy Office When: Oct. 2, 9, 16 and 23 at 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. more information, please contact Family Advocacy at 229-257-4805. Breast Cancer Lunch and Learn What: Breast Cancer Lunch and Learn. Understand the importance of yearly mammograms and breast self-checks in the awareness of breast cancer. Also, you will hear a survivor's story. When: Oct. 4 at 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. For more information or to sign-up, call Women's Health at 229-257-5642. Great Expectations What: Great Expectations. Expectant parents have an opportunity to learn resources available on-base and off-bases for assistance during the pregnancy and information on Tricare, nutrition and exercise. Where: Family Advocacy Office When: Oct. 9 at 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more information, please contact Family Advocacy at 229-257-4805. Dad's 101 What: Dad's 101. Expectant fathers will get a change to ask about everything they want to know about pregnancy, delivery and their new role as a dad. Where: 23d Medical Group Education and Training Room. When: Oct. 9 at 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. 1500-1700 Tater Tots What: Tater Tots. This playgroup is for moms and dads with children younger 3 years old. Where: Freedom I Fitness Annex. When: Every Friday at 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information, please contact Family Advocacy at 257-4805. AF 101 Tools for Success What: AF 101. Couples will learn about the Air Force and Moody mission as well as information on military expectations, deployments, communication, financial management and nutrition skills. Where: The Spot When: Oct. 20 at 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Register by calling the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 229-257-3333. AWANA Kick-off and Fall Festival What: AWANA Kick-off and Fall Festival. There will be food, games, and lots of fun. This is a free event sponsored by the Moody AFB Chapel. When: Sept. 29 at 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information on any of the upcoming Chapel events, please call 229-257-3211. FOD walk What: The 23d Wing Quarterly FOD walk. Where: All participating personnel will meet at building 701 on the flightline side When: Oct. 29 at 7:30 a.m. The uniform of the day will be the flight suit or ABU's. Also please be aware that we will be walking in the grass and a spare set of boots and socks is recommended. Please ensure that you are well hydrated as water will not be provided. However, plastic bottles are permitted if you would like to bring a drink. For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Brian Owens, 23d Wing FOD Monitor at 229-257-3022. Hungry at Home What: Hungry at Home will be taking donations of non-perishable food to help feed children in need. Where: There will be boxes will be set up around base and in the local community. Hungry at Home provides meals to under-privileged children who don't get enough to eat on the weekend when school meals are not provided. Commissary initiative During September, the Moody Commissary will be conducting a $2 million sales initiative. If the commissary reaches the $2 million sales plateau, one lucky patron will win $1,000 in commissary gift cards and two patrons will win $500 each. They will also be giving away gift cards and prizes throughout September as part of the Patron Appreciation event going on the entire month. To win the $1,000 card or one of the $500 gift cards, patrons need to do the following: · Do all of your shopping at the commissary. The more times you shop the better your chances to win. · Each time you shop from September 1 to 30, you will receive duplicate receipts for each transaction. · Before leaving the commissary, place one receipt into the drawing box and keep the other. On October 1, 2012, three receipts will be drawn and posted at the commissary. The patrons will need to bring their receipt to the commissary and compare theirs with the receipts drawn. Therefore, the more times you shop the more entries you can place in the drawing box. Family Advocacy programs What: The Moody Family Advocacy Program offers many classes to help families. These classes include: Great Expectations, 1-2-3 Magic, Common Sense Parenting, Active Parenting for Teens, Prevention Anger Management and Couples Communication. Agencies of the Integrated Delivery System which provide support include Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program, Airman and Family Readiness Center, Chapel, Child Development Center, Drug Demand Reduction Program, Equal Opportunity, Health and Wellness Center, Mental Health Clinic, Moody School Liaison Officer, Moody Spouses Club, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program and the Youth Center. For information and class dates and times call Family Advocacy at 229-257-4805. Moody Runners Group Who: The Moody Runners Group is looking for members from Moody and the local communities. What: Join the group to share experiences, work out tips, info on upcoming running events and to find the motivation to get moving POC: www.Facebook.com/MoodyRunners 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 23d 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 Who: Moody's Toastmasters Club What: During meetings, members learn ways to practice and hone skills in communication and leadership. When: The Club is scheduled to hold meetings on the first and third Thursday of every month at 11 a.m. Where: Meeting are held in room 203 in the Education Center. POC: For more information, call 229-257-4734. The Moody Spouses Club Who: The Moody Spouses Club What: The Club is open to active duty, retired, Reserve, enlisted and officer spouses of any military rank and branch of service. Where: Monthly meetings are held at the Moody Field Club. POC: More information, including upcoming activities, can be obtained from www.themoodyspousesclub.com.