Weekly Announcements Published April 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. Motorcycle safety rider coaches wanted The 23rd Wing Safety Office is looking for 12 motorcycle riders who are interested in becoming rider coach instructors. The office will be hosting a certification class from June 7 to 17. This certification is an opportunity to teach new riders the correct way to ride. If the member is interested in becoming a rider coach, contact the Safety Office or their unit safety representative for qualifications and an application. Applications are due to the safety office no later than May 6. Call 229-257-3784 for more information. Restoration Advisory Board The Moody Restoration Advisory Board is scheduled to meet April 14 at 7 p.m. in the Valdosta City Hall Annex, 300 N. Lee Street,Valdosta, Ga. The Restoration Advisory Board is made up of community members and Air Force representatives that meet annually to discuss activities related to the cleanup of environmental sites that were produced at Moody from past disposal practices and operations. The Air Force is looking for new community members to assist with this important program. For more information contact Lori Burnam, 23rd Civil Engineer Squadron, at 229-257-5812. Protocol office looking for next NCO The Moody protocol office will continue interviewing for the NCO position during the months of April and May. The office is looking for eager NCOs to volunteer to represent the 23rd Wing and Moody. The protocol office consists of one company grade officer and one NCO. The interview process will consist of an interview with the protocol office, shadowing of events, event coordination, and an interview with the wing commander. General prerequisites include: · Member must be a staff sergeant or technical sergeant without a line number for master sergeant. · Must have the recommendation and approval from the member's chain of command. · Must be willing to work long hours and some weekends. · Member must be able to be released for protocol training by May 1 and begin full time by June 1. Duties and responsibilities vary in scope and depth: · Planning events often several at a time · Facilitate and direct events · Advise the wing commander and other key players For more information, call the protocol office at 229-257-4144/2656. Vehicle Operations hours change Effective April 1 the 23rd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations hours of operations have changed. Vehicle Dispatch will be open Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information contact the VCO/VCNCO in your unit or call 229-257-3461. More information can also be reached through email at 23lrs.vdispatch@moody.af.mil Operators Records & Licensing hours have also changed. Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch. For more information contact Licensing at 229-257-4702 for any in processing or out processing questions. Vehicle Operations is located in Bldg. 995. Turn N' Burn Flight Kitchen midnight meals The Turn N' Burn flight kitchen will begin to serve midnight meals. The hours of operation are from 10:30 p.m. to midnight, Sunday through Thursday and 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday. The kitchen is located in Bldg. 623, right between the Fire Department and 23rd Security Forces Squadron. For more information, call 229-257-3048. Becoming an Air Force officer There are different methods to becoming an Air Force officer, whether it's through an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy, an Air Force ROTC scholarship, the Officer's Training School program or a direct commission. For more information, briefings are held bi-weekly on the second Wednesday at 9 a.m. and the fourth Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the Education Center in room 102. Call 229-257-3150 for more information. 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. HAZMART services The HAZMART office offers services such as waste minimization, hazardous waste curbside pick-up, compliance help, fluorescent light bulb disposal, waste disposal, help in completing waste profile forms, battery disposal, surplus hazardous material disposal and answering general questions about compliance with hazardous materials. Offices with excess or overstocked hazardous materials that are useable can arrange for their material to be removed by calling the HAZMART office. Useable hazardous materials will be placed into a free-issue inventory and made available to all offices that have authorization or approval to have the materials at their location. The office is located at 4393 George Street, Bldg. 934. Office hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call 229-257-2761 or email hazmart@moody.af.mil. 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. Chapel Call Catholic Mass Daily 11:30 a.m. April 15 Catholic Fish fry at 6 p.m. in the Social Hall Shadow stations at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary April 17 Catholic Confessions at 9:30 to 10 a.m. or by appointment CCD and RICA at 9 a.m. Palm Sunday mass 10:30 a.m. Protestant Palm Sunday Contemporary Service at 9 a.m. Gospel Service 12:15 p.m. April 20 Chapel Plus Dinner 5:45 p.m. Chapel Plus Bible Studies 6:45 p.m. April 21 Catholic Holy Thursday Mass at 7 pm Followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 8 a.m. to noon