Air Force Capt Harold Hill discusses the capabilities of the Small Portable Aeromeical Rapid Response team during the annual Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Bosse's Day. Civilian employers of Texas Air National Guard members got an in depth look at various units during familiarzation tours and climbed aboard a KC-135 to view an aerial refueling mission. The event was hosted by the 149 Fighter Wing at Lackland AFB, Texas.
Capts. Molly O'Connell and Fabian Delarosa of the Texas Air National Guard's 149 Fighter Wing assist an injured Galveston resident post landfall Hurricane Ike.(U.S. Air Force photo Master Sgt. Robert Shelley)
NEW ORLEANS -- Master Sergeant Oscar Tey briefs the day's taskings Sept. 9. The 149th Fighter Wing is deployed as part of Task Force San Antonio, providing military support in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The 149th FW is from the Texas Air National Guard in San Antonio. (Air National Guard photograph by Senior Master Sgt. Mike Arellano)
149FW Military Personnel Flight customer service hours
Mon-Fri 0630-1600, Closed Wed. from 1200-1600
ID card issuing times:
0630-1200 Mon-Fri for non-149th FW members
Daily during regular customer service hours for 149FW members
149FW Finance customer service hours
Mon-Fri / Tue-Fri---0800-1600
UTA; Saturday---0800-1600
UTA; Sunday--- 1100-1600
New computer restrictions
New govt. computer restrictions regarding external media devices are in effect. See your CSA for details.
Transition Assistance Program For National Guard & Reservists
Need help with your civilian career?
Do you know what your benefits are?
Presented FREE of charge for all National Guard Members, Reservists & Spouses.
Topics Include
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
Veterans Preference in Federal Hiring
Job Search
Writing an Effective Resume
Answering Difficult Interview Questions
Evaluating Job Offers
Texas State Benefits for Veterans
Federal Benefits for Veterans
Upcoming Dates are January 10-11 in Weslaco - Armory, February 7-8 in Houston - Ellington Field, March
7-8 in El Paso - Hondo Pass Armory. Pre-Registration is preferred. Contact Julie Ramirez at 512-782-
1235 or Julie.ramirez1@ng.army.mil
*IDT Credit with commander's approval
Fisher House Scholarships
The Fisher House program provides "A Home Away from Home" for families experiencing a personal medical crisis and is one of the premiere quality of life organizations supporting military
families. The Scholarships for Military Children Program was created to recognize the contributions by military families to the readiness of the fighting force and celebrate the role of the commissary in the military community.
For more information or to apply, visit: www.militaryscholar.org
Assistance for combat veterans
Vet Centers serve veterans and their families by providing a continuum of quality care, which adds value for veterans, families and communities. Care includes professional readjustment counseling, community education, outreach to special populations, the brokering of services with community agencies, and providing a key access link between the veterans and other services in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
For more information, contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at www.VetCenter.va.gov or call (210) 472-4025.
Free admission to Anheuser Busch adventure parks
Anheuser Busch is once again offering complimentary admission for active duty military representing all five service branches, active members of a reserve of National Guard unit, and/or up to three direct dependants.
Admission is valid for one complimentary single-day admission per person, per year, to one of the following Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks:
o SeaWorld Orlando, San Diego, or San Antonio
o Busch Gardens Tampa Bay or Williamsburg
o Sesame Place
o Adventure Island
o Water Country USA
* Offer valid through 12/31/2009. Operating days and hours
vary by park. Please check with specific park for current operating
schedule.
Disney Parks Celebrate U.S. Military
With Free, Multi-day Admission to Theme Parks in 2009
With the "Disney's Armed Forces Salute" offer, active and retired U.S. military personnel, including active and retired members of the United States Coast Guard and activated members of the National Guard or Reservists, can enjoy complimentary, multi-day admission into Disney's
U.S. theme parks, great rates at select Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort hotels, and additional special ticket offers for family members and friends.
For information on the "Disney's Armed Forces Salute" offer at Walt Disney World Resort or the Disneyland Resort, or to make reservations, active and retired U.S. Military personnel may
call the ITT office on their base. Information about "Disney's Armed Forces Salute" offer at Walt Disney World Resort is also available at www.disneyworld.com/military.
Salmonella in Texas
A nationwide Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least six people in Texas. Across the country, this food-borne illness has been responsible for six deaths. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
The disease-causing organism has been found in peanut butter used to make snacks and cookies. Kellogg products has announced a recall on certain Austin® and Keebler® branded Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers and select snack-size packs of Famous Amos® Peanut Butter Cookies and Keebler® Soft Batch Homestyle Peanut Butter Cookies.
If you have any of the following products produced on or after July 1, 2008, throw them away.
* Austin® Quality Foods Cheese Crackers with Peanut Butter - all sizes
* Austin® Quality Foods Cheese & Peanut ButterSandwich Crackers - all sizes
* Austin® Quality Foods Mega Stuffed Cheese Crackers with Peanut Butter - all sizes
* Austin® Quality Foods PB & J Cracker Sandwiches - all sizes
* Austin® Quality FoodsSuper Snack Pack Sandwich Crackers
* Austin® Quality Foods Chocolate Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers - all sizes
* Austin® Quality Foods Toasty Crackers with Peanut Butter - all sizes
* Austin® Quality Foods Reduced Fat Cheese & Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers
* Austin® Quality Foods Reduced Fat Toasty Crackers with Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers
* Austin® Quality FoodsCookie/Cracker Pack
* Austin® Quality FoodsVariety Pack
* Keebler® Cheese & Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers - all sizes
* Keebler® Toast & PB'n J Flavored Sandwich Crackers - all sizes
* Keebler® Toast & Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers - all sizes
* Famous Amos® Peanut Butter Cookies (2- and 3-ounce)
* Keebler® Soft Batch Homestyle Peanut Butter Cookies (2.5-ounce)
Consumers with questions or who would like a refund may contact the Kellogg Consumer Response Center at 877-869-5633. Consumers with questions or concerns about their health should contact their doctor.
Summer Fun
It's never to early to think about summer fun! Youth summer camp will be held at the Lackland Youth Center from June 8th to Aug 21st.
For a complete description of categories, camp dates, enrollment guidelines, etc, go to www.lacklandservices.com and click on the
"Look Forward to Summer Fun"
button.
Adopt an International Student
AMIGO (American Members of International Goodwill to Others) is a Department of Defense Program designed to help the International Military students meet Americans. AMIGO is a "two-way' learning and sharing experience for Americans and Internationals.
The program, run by the Defense Language Institute English Language Center on Lackland AFB, is designed to have International Students visit in an American home and have experiences typical to that of U.S. citizen.
