GUNFIGHTER NEWS
366th CES Operations Management
366th CES Operations Management will be low manned due to the Exercise from 29 July to 2 August.
We will only be accepting Urgent and Emergency tasks at that time. If you have any questions, please call 208-828-2001 option 1
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No Open Burning at MHAFB, ID
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366th Medical Group Training Day
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Optometry has Gap in Coverage
ROUTINE EYE EXAMS – Options for Active-Duty Members:
Option 1: Wait until the new AD provider starts seeing patients again (approximately August 2024).
Option 2: Receive a referral to see a local civilian optometrist.
(Unlike dependents, AD members DO require a referral to get a routine eye exam off base.)
Referral process:
1. Contact the Mountain Home AFB Optometry clinic to request a referral.
2. Once you have a referral, schedule an eye exam (make sure the provider still accepts TRICARE).
3. After the exam, bring your glasses prescription to the Optometry Clinic so we can order any glasses or inserts that you require. (The only free glasses are those located in the Optometry Clinic. Any glasses purchased from a civilian source are at the member’s own expense.)
4. Make sure your civilian eye exam chart notes are sent to Medical Records located on the second floor of the 366 Medical Group.
Notes:
1. Contact lens fittings and contact lens purchases are NOT covered by TRICARE (unless you have certain pathological eye conditions. See https://www.tricare.mil/CoveredServices/Vision/GlassesContacts. If you receive a contact lens prescription renewal as part of your civilian eye exam, you will be charged for the fitting fee as well as the contact lens purchase.
2. You may have to activate your referral. Please reach out to referral management (contact information below) for referral questions.
3. Occupational health exams WILL still be available at the Optometry clinic (visual acuity testing, color vision testing, flight line driver’s license evaluations, initial laser screenings).
Contact Information:
366 OMRS - MDG Optometry clinic
(208) 828-7250
366 HCOS - MDG Patient Records office
(208) 828-7501
366 HCOS - MDG Referral Management
(208) 828-7301
TRICARE Referrals and Pre-Authorizations
https://www.tricare.mil/referrals
1-844-866-9378
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366 FW SAPR Office has a New Office Org Email Box
The 366 FW SAPR office has a new office org email box. The Org box should be used to send information intended for the whole SAPR team. We have verified that encrypted email can be sent and received in the Org Box and can be used to send/receive PII messages.
366FW.CDS.SAPR@us.af.mil is the Org box email address.
If you need to message an individual member of the SAPR team, please see below.
Kathy Miller, SARC
Katherine.miller.8@us.af.mil
Alisha Elledge, Victim Advocate
Alisha.elledge.1@us.af.mil
Chris Meza, Victim Advocate
John.meza.1@us.af.mil
Rachel McFarland, Victim Advocate
Rachel.mcfarland@us.af.mil
Krystle Sears, Victim Advocate
Krystle.sears.1@us.af.mil
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Airman Leadership School Awarded Credits for CCAF has Changed
After an evaluation of Airman Leadership School curriculum, Air University has determined that ALS credit awarded has changed from 10 credits to 4 credits. Please review the dates below to see how many credits you earned based on your graduation date. If you have any questions, please contact the Education Center to review your degree audit.
8 credits: 1 Feb 21 – 14 Mar 22 (no changes)
10 credits: 15 Mar 22 to 18 Jan 24
4 credits: 19 Jan 24 to ongoing
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Refrigerator/Freezer Disposal
Getting rid of your personal or Workcenter refrigerator, freezer? The Bennett Road Transfer Station in Mountain Home will accept your refrigerator or freezer for recycling but will charge $26.75 which includes a processing fee for freon and oil removal. The Bennett Transfer station accepts cash, check, credit card and Government Purchase Card for payment.
Please note bulk refrigerator, freezer turn-ins are limited to 10 units at a time.
Bennett Road Transfer Station location and contact info:
6100 SE County Landfill Rd, Mountain Home, ID 83647
Hours of Operation: Mon-Sat 8am-5pm
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Controlled Unclassified Information
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Encrypting Emails Sent to DHA Emails
Auto Hobby Shop Cleanup
If you have ANY personal property old or new; staged, stored, what-have-you, at Bldg. 2209 (The Auto Hobby Shop,) please contact the Shop Staff. Contact Joe Woolston or Jerry Richardson during their regular business hours at 208-828-2295 or email Joe at joseph.woolston.1@us.af.mil, to reclaim responsibility for your property. Please come tag, bag, and identify what’s yours. We’re trying to spring clean and will dispose of abandoned parts, fluids, items, etc. starting 1 April.
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Installation Voting Office
EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE!!
All military members, eligible family members and overseas US citizens are encouraged to fill out and submit a new Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) to their election office every January to “register” and “apply” for the absentee ballot for the calendar year.
It is important to complete a new FPCA annually, and every time a person moves to ensure ballots for unscheduled or special elections are sent in a timely manner depending on the state.
Federal Voting Website: https://www.fvap.gov/
Reach out to your squadron Unit Voting Assistance Officer(s) with any voting questions, or the Installation Voting Office @ 208-828-2458.
Being registered ensures you will be able to participate in upcoming scheduled elections.
**General Election November 5th**
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EVENTS
Military Appreciation Day
Readiness Exercise
Who: 366 FW
What: Readiness Exercise; Alarms, Giant Voice, simulated explosions, Gun fire, and ground attacks
When: 29 July – 2 Aug (24 hr ops)
Where: MHAFB and off base Range
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AFAD
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Summer Fest
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Summer Pre-Party
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Bowling Tournament
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Annual Safety Fair
Civil Air Patrol
CMSgt Travis Patterson (travis.patterson.1@us.af.mil), Brigadier General (ret) William Marshall (deadi15@gmail.com) and Lt Col (ret) Ted Thompson (fhthompson@me.com) are starting an U.S. Civil Air Patrol every Wednesday at the Airmen's Center at the Gunfighter Fitness Center from 1830-2100. If you’re interested in a career in aviation, aeronautical engineering and physical fitness with discipline, then come check it out!
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TAP Taking the First Step
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Study Habits Class
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CLOSURES
EO Office
5 AUG through 9 AUG 2024
19 AUG through 23 AUG 2024
The EO Office requires appointments. Individuals seeking EO Services may call and leave a message: DSN: 728.1744 or COMM PH: 2088281744
EMAIL: 366FWEO@us.af.mil or Mary.Nicholson@us.af.mil
OR via the Blue EO Office Contact Drop Box located outside of Suite 306 of the EO Office area.
All calls or emails will be responded to as soon as Mrs. Nicholson is available.
EO Office Hours: Available for consultations with appointments and Walk-in are welcome if EO Staff are available.
Monday through Thursday, 0730 to 1600
Friday – CLOSED
CLOSED: All federal holidays, HAF/ACC/Wing Days, inclement weather, and for EO Office PT
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HELP WANTED
Western Idaho Fair
We need 20 personnel per day from 16-25 August 2024 to volunteer their time to work the Western Idaho Fair. Hours are between 1100-2359 at various shifts. Just to give an idea what your support can provide: if we provide 10 people a day for 10 days, we can raise $11,000. Our goal is 20 to double this amount in order to make this year a memorable experience for those who have never attended a ball or those to have the best ball ever! Furthermore, this will hopefully build the pot for next year.
Some expectations include: members have to be 18, however 16–17-year-olds can contribute in specific areas, if you care to make it a family event. Members must wear all black, work their entire shift, and not use cell phones on duty. Some other gear will be provided as needed but it will be returned at the end of the event.
Please start sending names and dates that you can provide to help to myself and MSgt Carbin Williams, or they can contact us directly. If we can fill all the positions and still have extra names, we will try to secure more spots if able. As we get sign ups, I will push out available positions needed for the days that are light. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you!
NOTE: The Top III is aware the last event that involved MAV Event Services was unorganized and not a pleasant experience. We have worked with the POC’s to hash out the complaints so we have a better way forward. Volunteers can expect to get a briefing from MAV prior to the event to ensure all members are on the same page.
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Summer Fest
Summer Fest 2024 is coming to Mountain Home Air Force Base, and we are looking for folks to help put it all together.
Concert Volunteer Details:
Date: 08/01/24-08/03/24 AND 08/05/24
Time: Varies each day. (0800-1200, 1300-1700 estimated time frame(s) for each day/concert day will be 1200-2300/0100).
Location: Holt Park
How many: 75+ ( the more, the merrier ! ) 😊
**Pizza and fun will be provided for concert volunteers.**
Sign up deadline 07.29.24
Interested individuals, please sign up with myself, fiona.haynie@us.af.mil , A1C Ben Holcomb, Benjamin.holcomb@us.af.mil and SSgt Crist, stephanie.crist@us.af.mil
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Crossing Guards Needed!
MHAFB Resident Council, the School Liaison Officer and SFS are looking for volunteers to help keep our Stephenson Elementary students safe on their walks to and from school each day! We are looking for volunteers to fill the rest of the semester. We have 4 slots per day that need to be filled (two crossing walk locations, morning and afternoon shifts). We will send out another sign up for the second semester.
If you, or your organization, are interested in a volunteering for a shift please sign up using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CAEAA29A3FCC34-crossing2
Please reach out to Ms. Domineek Haag, School Liaison Officer, via phone 208-828-6206 or email domineek.haag.2@us.af.mil or Courtney Lewis, Privatized Housing Resident Advocate, via phone 208-828-2018 or email courtney.lewis.13@us.af.mil with any questions or concerns. Thank you for helping us keep our youngest Gunfighters safe!
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The Airmen Against Drunk Driving (AADD)
The Airmen Against Drunk Driving (AADD) Council is looking for volunteers! DUI's and drunk driving are an ongoing concern, and this council’s mission is to minimize this by providing our Wingmen a safe way home.
Volunteers can choose to drive or dispatch between the hours of 2200 - 0300 Friday and Saturday nights every weekend. If you're interested or want more information on the volunteer positions please email the council members at 366FW.AADD.ALL@us.af.mil. Volunteers can sign up using the QR code attached or the link below.
We are still in the process of rebranding the AADD council and are open to all ideas to help our program help our Airmen. Let us know how we can better serve you all!
If you need AADD services (10pm-3am Fri&Sat), call (208) 828-2233. Outside AADD hours email A1C Herrarte, briana.herrarte@us.af.mil
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084CAFAB23A6FCC61-volunteer
