Weekly Announcements:June 6 through 10 Published June 6, 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. Estate of Senior Airman Michael A. Hudson Individuals with a claim for or against the estate of Senior Airman Michael A. Hudson, formerly 23rd Component Maintenance Squadron, may contact the summary courts officer 2nd Lt. Patrick R. Mills at 229-257-7943. Moody's new commanders Moody would like to welcome its new group and squadron commanders. Col. Christian Funk, 476th Fighter Group Lt. Col. David Trucksa, 75th Fighter Squadron Lt. Col. John Deresky, 336th Recruiting Squadron Maj. Gregory Lowe, 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Thrift shop hour change The Moody Thrift Shop hours are as scheduled on June 2: 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. Annual Consumer Report on the Quality of Tap Water The 23rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron has released an annual report on the quality of water delivered by Moody. Under the "Consumer Confidence Reporting Rule" of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, community water systems are required to report this water quality information to the consuming public. This report presents information on the source of the water, its constituents and the health risks associated with any contaminants. In order to ensure the tap water is safe to drink, the Environmental Protection Agency prescribes regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health. The 23rd AMDS continually monitors the drinking water for contaminants. The water meets all drinking water requirements and is safe to drink. For more information about this report contact the 23rd AMDS bioenvironmental engineering office or Senior Airman Jennifer Forsythe, environmental quality program manager at 229-257-4747. EIC shooting competition The 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing and the 820th Base Defense Group are sponsoring a Team Moody U.S. Air Force Elementary Excellence-In-Competition (EIC) match for the M9 Pistol. The coveted USAF Elementary EIC Badge will be awarded to the top 10 percent of competitors. The match is free to all active duty military members who have never won an EIC competition but registration is limited to the first 200 personnel signed up. All levels of ability are encouraged to participate. Competitors will be scheduled for a single two hour block June 18, 21 and 25 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Registration is currently in progress. For more information or to register contact: 23 WG: Technical Sergeant Russell Quattrocchi at 229-257-4466 or russell.quattrocchi@moody.af.mil 93 AGOW: Technical Sergeant Holder at 229-257-2585 or richard.holder@moody.af.mil Intro to Cross Cultural Communication course Air University is scheduled to offer a Intro to Cross Cultural Communication course to all enlisted members Aug. 8 to Nov. 23. The course is online and will satisfy the social science requirement for members who attended a joint technical school and did not receive credit towards their Community College of the Air Force degree. Registration for the fall 2011 session is scheduled to begin June 9 and end July 6. More information can be found at http://www.culture.af.edu/educationCourses.html. Vacation Bible School The Base Chapel is accepting registration for this year's Vacation Bible School. The school is scheduled to be held from June 13 to 17 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Base Chapel. Registration will continue until 100 students have enrolled. Registration forms must be completed and returned to Room 11 in the Base Chapel. For more information contact the Base Chapel at 229-257-3211. Moody Post Office not accepting credit cards The Moody U.S. Postal Service is currently not accepting credit cards and will only accept cash or check. For more information call 229-257-4111. 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.