Current Announcements: July 30 to Aug. 3 Published July 30, 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. Children's school and sports physicals What: Sports Physical appointments When: Available on July 31 and Aug. 2, 2012, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Pediatric Clinic, Family Health Clinic and Flight Medicine. The appointment times are exclusively for patients enrolled to the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF). If your child has had a sport physical or a well-child visit in the MTF since October 2011, your Primary Care Provider will transcribe a sports physical form for him/her. Simply drop off the form at the front desk of the clinic your child is enrolled to and it will be ready for pick-up on the third business day of receipt. If your child requires an Ear, Eye and Dental (EED) Form to enroll in Georgia Schools for the first time, this form can be completed during your sports physical appointment. However, if your child only needs an EED form completed, each clinic has walk-in hours from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Monday and Friday or you can contact our appointment line at 257-2778 to schedule an appointment. Hunter safety brief What: If you plan to hunt on Moody, you must attend one of the annual Base Hunter Safety Briefs. When: August 21, 23, 27, 29 and 31, and on September 4, and 6. Start time will be at 5:30 p.m. Where: Building 701, located on 8219 Apron A Road, upstairs in room 201 (A-10 Phase hanger). In addition to the base safety brief, you must obtain a Moody Air Force Base hunting permit through Outdoor Recreation and all applicable Georgia licenses. If you were born after Jan. 1, 1961, you must attend a Georgia Hunter Safety Course or provide proof of attendance at another state sponsored hunter safety course. If you have any questions, please contact Dana Futch at 229-241-1239 or George Carver at 229-392-4562. Housing Management Office relocating What: the Air Force Housing Management Office will be relocating to a newly renovated office located in Bldg 320. This office is in the former Moody Inn office at 3131 Coney St. When: Aug. 3 On August 6th we will welcome our privatized housing partner, Moody Family Housing. They are moving from their current location in Quiet Pines. If you have any questions or need directions, please call 229-257-4417. 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. Cranial Helmets It's heartbreaking for new parents to learn their baby has plagiocephly, abnormal shape of the head, or other conditions that cause a misshapen head. The condition is not only cosmetic, but it often leads to other medical issues later in life. What can cause additional concern is when parents learn that the treatment, a special cranial helmet, is not covered by insurance and the cost can be several thousand dollars. In late 2011, Air Force Aid Society CEO, Lt. Gen. John Hopper, made the decision that assistance for cranial helmets will be provided as a grant. When applying for this assistance, parents bring in the doctor's prescription for the cranial helmet and the disapproval notice from TRICARE. 23d LRS Individual Protective Equipment Hours To better assist Team Moody anyone retiring, PCSing, separating, deploying or those requiring IPE gear call 229-257-1010 and schedule an appointment for Tuesday or Thursday from 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. If returning from a deployment, members are required to return all gear with in the 4 day in processing window without making an appointment. For any questions contact IPE at 229-257-1010. 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 Tater Tots What: The Tater Tots group is an interactive playgroup for mothers, fathers and children from 6 weeks to 3 years old. When: The group meets each Friday from 10 a.m. to noon in the Aerobics Center next to the Freedom I Fitness Center. Attendees should bring a small toy for their child. POC: For more information, 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 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.