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Community Action Council
March 2021
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon System
Purpose
Purpose: Provide mission and community partners with information
impacting our JBER population.
Intent: Share information regarding installation support, programs,
initiatives and community activities with installation leaders, spouses
and the JBER Community at-large.
Format: The first portion of the session consists of topics pertaining
to Mission & Readiness, Installation Support, Issues for Command
Teams and What’s Next. Following these briefings, installation
leadership will offer additional comments on various topics.
The 673d Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office will post the recorded
video and slides on the CAC webpage.
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon System
Agenda
Welcome
Mission and Readiness
Installation Support
Issues for Command Teams
What’s Next…
JBER Connect App
Closing Comments
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Community Action Council
Mission and Readiness
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon System
MARCH 2021
SUN MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5 6
Arctic Warrior
Readiness Day Joint Newcomers ASD - No School AKARNG UTA
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
USARAK Day of
Meetings
CAC
AKARNG UTA ASD & MATSU Spring Break
14 15 16 17
E 18 19 20
Joint Newcomers
Daylight Saving MATSU Community
Time Begins No School MAE 21-4 St. Patrick’s Day Action Tm (CAT) AKNG UTA/RSD
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
AKNG UTA/RSD NCOA Graduation
28 29 30 31
Ex POLAR FORCE 21-5
MISSION OPS VISITS CEREMONY/SOCIALS COMMUNITY HOLIDAYS
APRIL 2021
SUN MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3
Joint Newcomers USARAK DONSA
Ex POLAR FORCE 21-4
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
CAC
Arctic Warrior
Easter USARAK DONSA Readiness Day 477 FG UTA
Ex POLAR FORCE 21-5 AKNG UTA/RSD
11 12 13 14
E 15 16 17
Joint Newcomers
USARAK Day of Community
AKRNG UTA Meetings Action Tm (CAT)
477 FG UTA AKANG RSD
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
MAE 21-6
25 26 27 28 29 30
MISSION OPS VISITS CEREMONY/SOCIALS COMMUNITY HOLIDAYS
Community Action Council
673 ABW/CVB
JBER Community Support Coordinator
Garry Berry
907-552-0644
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon System
JBER Connect Calendar
Event/Activity Battle Rhythm Meetings Family Day/Training Holiday Current a/o: 10 Mar
Date Time Location Event
4 1530-1730 In-Person & Zoom Healthy Cooking Demo (USO Welcome Center or virtual)
8 1100-1200 MS Teams Sleep Optimization Class
8 1300-1400 MS Teams AIMS Anger & Irritability Management Skills Workshop (3 of 4 in series)
8 & 10 1000-1100 Ketchikan SAC JBER BOUNCE - Spring Break
8 & 10 1400-1500 Illa SAC JBER BOUNCE - Spring Break
10 1400-1600 9426 Luke Ave DADS 101 Workshop (1 of 3 part series)
12 1000-1100 Illa SAC JBER BOUNCE - Spring Break
12 1400-1500 Ketchikan SAC JBER BOUNCE - Spring Break
11 0900-1030 MS Teams USARAK Arctic Warrior Strengths & Readiness Council (AWSRC)
11 0930-1030 Recorded Community Action Council (CAC)
11 1045-1215 MS Teams USARAK Suicide Prevention Task Force (SPTF)
15 1300-1400 MS Teams AIMS Anger & Irritability Management Skills Workshop (4 of 4 in series)
17 1200 / 1600 Zoom Communications for Couples & Families
17 0900-1000 Zoom PCS Alaska…Fly, Float or Drive
17 1400-1600 9426 Luke Ave DADS 101 Workshop (2 of 3 part series)
18 1100-1230 AWEC Community Action Team (CAT)
24 1400-1600 9426 Luke Ave DADS 101 Workshop (3 of 3 part series)
29 1200-1330 Zoom Key Spouse Continuing Ed & Networking
29 1300-1400 MS Teams Anger Management Workshop (1 of 4 part series)
31 0930-1100 Zoom New to JBER?...Let’s Connect
31 1300-1600 Zoom Heart Link - Spouse Orientation
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JBER Connect Calendar
Event/Activity Battle Rhythm Meetings Family Day/Training Holiday Current a/o: 10 Mar
Date Time Location Event
1 0800-1000 Zoom #Adulting Life Skills Workshop - Intro to Baking
2-5 All Day N/A USARAK DONSA
5 1300-1400 MS Teams Anger Management Workshop (2 of 4 part series)
6 All Day Various Election Day - Anchorage Municipality
8 0930-1030 Recorded Community Action Council (CAC)
7 1400-1600 9426 Luke Ave DADS 101 Workshop (1 of 3 part series)
8 1800-2000 Zoom Spouse Resilience Training Series (1 of 4 part series)
12 1100-1200 MS Teams Sleep Optimization Class
12 1300-1400 MS Teams Anger Management Workshop (3 of 4 part series)
13 TBD Bldg 1/Virtual USARAK Suicide Prevention Task Force (SPTF)
13-14 1700-2000 Zoom Key Spouse Initial Training
14 1100-1200 MS Teams Tobacco Cessation Class
14 1700-2000 Zoom Key Spouse Annual SAPR/Suicide Awareness Training
14 2000-2100 Zoom Key Spouse Refresher Training
14 1400-1600 9426 Luke Ave DADS 101 Workshop (2 of 3 part series)
15 1800-2000 Zoom Spouse Resilience Training Series (2 of 4 part series)
15 1100-1230 AWEC Community Action Team (CAT)
19 1300-1400 MS Teams Anger Management Workshop (4 of 4 part series)
21 1400-1600 9426 Luke Ave DADS 101 Workshop (3 of 3 part series)
21 1200 / 1600 Zoom Communications for Couples & Families
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon System
JBER Connect Calendar
Event/Activity Battle Rhythm Meetings Family Day/Training Holiday Current a/o: 10 Mar
Date Time Location Event
22 1000 AWEC/Facebook Annual JBER Volunteer Recognition Ceremony
22 1800-2000 Zoom Spouse Resilience Training Series (3 of 4 part series)
26 1200-1330 Zoom Key Spouse Continuing Education
29 1800-2000 Zoom Spouse Resilience Training Series (4 of 4 part series)
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemJBER Connect Calendar
Event/Activity Battle Rhythm Meetings Family Day/Training Holiday Current a/o: 10 Mar
Date Time Location Event
6 1000-1100 AWEC Community Action Board (CAB)
10 1100-1200 MS Teams Sleep Optimization Class
12 1100-1200 MS Teams Tobacco Cessation Class
13 0930-1030 Recorded Community Action Council (CAC)
19 1200 / 1600 Zoom Communications for Couples & Families
20 1100-1230 AWEC Community Action Team (CAT)
24 1800-2000 Zoom Key Spouse Continuing Education Training
28 All Day N/A PACAF Family Day/USARAK Training Holiday
31 All Day N/A Memorial Day
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemCommunity Action Council
Installation Support
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemCommunity Action Council
673 MDG - Pharmacy
Prescription Activation Process
Lt Col Zachary Finney
907-580-6807
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon System673d MDG Main Pharmacy
Main Pharmacy Q-Flow Kiosk
• JBER Provider submitted an
electronic prescription(s)
• In person appointment,
telephone request or virtual
appointment
• Step 1: Check in at Pharmacy
• Pull TICKET from Kiosk
• “Process prescription(s)
from JBER Provider”
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon System673d MDG Main Pharmacy
Initial Patient Visit to
• Step 2: Activation is REQUIRED the Window
• Electronic prescriptions entered into patients’ profile
• Allows pharmacy to identify what meds are needed
• Completes Tricare insurance verification, interaction & safety checks
• Step 3: Filling
• Automation improves efficiency
• Step 4: Pharmacist Verification
• SAFETY check for correct patient, medication, dose, frequency,
quantity, etc.
• Step 5: Pick-Up: Patient called up by TICKET number from Kiosk
• Patient identity is verified (DoD ID or copy for the patient)
Final Patient Visit to
the Window
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemQ-Anywhere Option
• MAIN HOSPITAL
Prescriptions ONLY
• Activate via TEXT!!
• Rx’s written by on-base
providers
• Must have patient’s DoD
ID number (NO SSN)
• Text
• “Get in line” to
1-855-856-5501
• Scan QR Code to initiate
the process
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemQ-Anywhere Option
Pt’s DOD ID
Number
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemQ-Anywhere Option The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon System
Q-Anywhere Option The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon System
Community Action Council
Traumatic Brain Injury Center of
Excellence
JBER TBI Clinic
Regional Education Coordinator
Brain Injury Awareness Month:
Be TBI Ready
Ms. Patty Raymond Turner
580-0014
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemCommander and
Line Leader Resources
• TBI Awareness Fact Sheet
• TBI definition
• TBI numbers in DoD
• Why TBI is of particular concern to leaders
• Most common causes, signs and symptoms
• Line Leader Policy Guidance Fact Sheet
(deployed setting)
• When to evaluate service members involved in
potentially concussive events
• Reporting requirements
• Mandatory rest requirements
• Return to duty
• In person or virtual briefings https://health.mil/TBICoE:
• Please contact Ms. Patty Raymond Turner Patient and Family Resources
• 580-4081
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemFamily Resources
• A Head For the Future initiative
• Prevention
• Recognition of injury
• Recovery
• Caregiver tips and resources
https://health.mil/TBICoE: A Head For the Future
• In person or virtual briefings
• Please contact Ms. Patty Raymond Turner
• 580-4081
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemCommunity Action Council
673 ABW/CDP
Chin’an JBER – Year of the Provider
Ms. Joy Boston
907-552-1598
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemChin’an JBER
Current a/o: 11 Mar 21
Chin’an is “thank you” in Dena’ina. Help us recognize and honor those who care for our
JBER military members, civilians and their families
We need CHAMPIONS!
Month Celebrated Group Champion
Religious Support Teams, JROC, True
March 673 CES
North members/counselors
SAPRO, SHARP, Victim Advocates, Special
April 673 WSA
Victim Counsel
May Child & youth providers, teachers & SLOs 673 MSG
June MWR Personnel & Health Promotion
July Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy 3 ASOS
Medical Professionals (providers &
July
technicians in JBER Hospital & Army TMC)
ADAPT, ASAP, Army & AF Behavioral
August 673 LRG
Health
Social Workers, Family Advocacy, MFLCs,
September
Military & Family Readiness Center Staff
October Key Spouses & First Sergeants 517 AS
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemChin’an JBER
Current a/o: 11 Mar 21
Have you had a positive experience
with these groups?
Month Celebrated Group
Religious Support Teams, JROC,
March True North social workers &
counselors
• We Need Your FEEDBACK. SAPRO, SHARP, Victim Advocates,
April
Please use the QR code to Special Victim Counsel
highlight our awesome providers or Child & youth providers, teachers
May
use the JBER Connect App and SLOs
• Follow the steps below
• Open your cell phone camera Use the Chin’an ICE
• Scan the QR code to the right
• Follow link to the comment card link to say thank you
• Enter info on the great services
you received
https://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=card&sp=144947
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemCommunity Action Council
673 ABW/HC
Installation Chapel Team
Chaplain (LTC) Gregory Thogmartin
907-552-JROC (5762)
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemCatholic
Confession & Stations of the Cross
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemCatholic & Protestant
Holy Week and Easter Schedule
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemCommunity Action Council
Issues for Command Teams
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemCommunity Action Council
673 ABW/CVB
Privatized Housing Resident Advocate
Ms. Kristi Adams
552-3682
673ABW.ResidentAdvocate@us.af.mil
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemHousing Resident Advocate
• Ms. Adams Bio
• Master of Real Estate Development,
(University of Maryland, College Park),
Adjunct professor, School of
Architecture, Preservation & Planning
• Certified Military Housing Inspector*
• Real estate start-up entrepreneur (2
companies), experience in property
management (and dispute resolution),
landlord/tenant law, rehab/renovation
• Real Estate and Finance Writer, Military
Spouse Magazine, Stars and Stripes,
and MilitaryByOwner
*CMHI to be awarded, April 16, 2021, Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Civil Engineer School
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemHousing Resident Advocate
• In 2019, Congress approved sweeping change to address military
concerns regarding health and safety in privatized housing
• “A commitment to do better, improve oversight, and rebuild trust in
the Privatized Housing Program”
• As a result, the FY20 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
established the Privatized Housing Resident Advocate position as
part of the Dispute Resolution process for military members living
in Privatized Housing (PH)
• Resident Advocate is aligned & reports directly to, 673d Vice Wing
(RA does not work for PH or Military Housing Office (MHO)
• Goal: Advocate on behalf of families, assist in mediating resident
disputes, acts as a Liaison between PH, MHO and residents to find
acceptable solutions, and report trend analysis to Wing Leadership
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemDispute Resolution Process
• Key role of Resident
Advocate is assisting
in Dispute Resolution
• On JBER Connect
app, the dispute
resolution process
can be found under:
• Aurora Housing
• Issues
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemDispute Resolution Process
• Important to note
• First steps of any
resolution still
need to begin by
reporting
problem/issue to
PH – Aurora
Housing.
• If dispute cannot
be resolved at
lower chains,
consult,
Resident Advocate
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemCommunity Action Council
673 FSS/FSVS
Buckner Aquatics Department
Griffin Dunn
384-1301
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemPolar Paradise Pool
March Open Swim (Polar Paradise Pool) Reservation instructions
• Due to COVID mitigations as well as customer feedback, we are modifying
our reservation process for Open Swim at the Polar Paradise Pool
• Effective March 1st we activated Open Swim Reservations on Monday
evenings at 6:00pm for the following Saturday and Sunday.
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemOpen Swim Reservations
Rules: Open Swim (Polar Paradise Pool)
• Families may only reserve for those individuals within their own
family/household.
• Only one e-mail address may be used for each family. If any
families are found in violation their reservation will be deleted.
• Families are limited to reserving for one timeframe per day, and
may not sign up for multiple open swim sessions on the same day.
• Families may only reserve for ONE open swim session per month
and are limited to no more than 6 slots.
**If you have a family larger than 6 please reach out to us via email
@ 673FSS.FSVS.buckneraquatics@gmail.com
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemOpen Swim No-Show Policy
Cancelation/No-Show Policy: Open Swim (Polar Paradise Pool)
• If you can’t attend a reservation you’ve made, or no longer need the number
of spots you indicated then it is required that you edit/delete your
reservation to reflect the change so that other patrons have the opportunity
to use the facility.
• All edits/cancellations must be made more than 24 hours in advance of the
day/time you have reserved so that other patrons have a reasonable
opportunity to claim those unused spots.
• All cancellations must be done via signup genius; cancelations via phone
call will not be accepted.
• If a reservation is missed (or if you reserved more spots than you used) and
did not edit/delete your reservation 24 hours in advance it will be counted as
a no show.
• If you have 2 no-shows of any kind you will not be able to sign up in the
future.
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemLap Swim Buckner Pool
Rules: Lap Swim (Buckner Pool)
• Lap Swim Reservations will open the day prior at 0000hrs.
• At this time we are only accommodating patrons 16 & older for fitness swim.
• Individuals may only reserve a single 1-hour time slot per day.
• Each individual planning to attend must reserve and swim in their own lane.
• Individuals are limited to one valid email address, individuals found to be using
multiple email addresses will be deleted.
• Individuals must check-in at the front desk before their slot, as well as check-
out and exit the facility after their slot.
• Individuals are not permitted to work out following their slot without first
exiting and re-entering the facility.
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemLap Swim No-Show Policy
Cancelation/No-Show Policy – Lap Swim (Buckner Pool)
• If you can’t attend a reservation you’ve made, it is required that you delete
your reservation so that other patrons have the opportunity to use the
facility.
• All cancelations must be made before the beginning of the session you have
reserved so that other patrons have an opportunity to claim that unused
spot.
• All cancelations must be done via signup genius or over the phone.
• If a reservation is missed and you did not delete your reservation before the
beginning of the session, it will be counted as a no show.
• If you have 2 no-shows of any kind you will not be able to sign up in the
future.
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemLap Swim Reservations
Reservation instructions:
• All reservations are done via signup genius (at the link below)
or by clicking the “Book Now” button on Buckner Fitness
Center’s Facebook Page.
https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=c.SignUpSearch&ei
d=00CAC8DBFACEFD60&cs=09C3BAAE8FC58B177B7E64725BB2
9BCE&sortby=I.title
• There is also a QR code that you can scan with
any smartphone camera that will take you to our
sign up page.
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemCommunity Action Council
673 FSS/FSWO
Outdoor Recreation Director
Karl Lavtar
552-3812
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemEagleglen Fitness/Hillberg
Eagleglen Fitness Park Last day of operations – 14 Mar 21!
Tubing is open until further notice
Open through March, conditions
permitting Thu-Fri 1600-2000
Sat-Sun 1200-1800
FREE XC equipment issue
Mon-Fri 1000-1400 Reservations required for rentals
Bldg. 4414, near Post Rd. gate Ski & snowboarding lessons available!
Call 552-4838
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemOutdoor Adventure Program
Outdoor Adventures
• 17 Mar 21: Cross country ski lesson
FREE, sign-up required
• 24 Mar 21: Fat Tire Bike Trip
$25
• 28 MAR Cross-country Ski Adventure
$20*
* - REC ON. Service members and immediate family
only
Bldg. 7301 Mon-Fri 1000-1700
552-2023 to sign-up
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemCommunity Action Council
673 FSS/FSG
JBER Volunteer Coordinator
Mr. Brian Bentz
384-6736 or 384-1517
brian.bentz.1@us.af.mil
Located in Building 600, Room A131
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemAnnual Volunteer
Recognition Ceremony
Annual JBER Volunteer Recognition Ceremony
• Event Date: 22 April 2021
• Event Time: 10:00
• Event Location: Arctic Warrior Event Center (Susitna Room)
JBER will be recognizing the Volunteer of the Year (VoY) and the
Volunteer Excellence Award (VEA) Nominees and Winners
CATEGORIES
• Military VoY • Youth VoY
• Civilian VoY • Group VoY
• Family VoY • Volunteer Excellence Award
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemAnnual Volunteer
Recognition Ceremony
Presidential Volunteer Service Awards (PVSA)
Due to the current COVID restrictions and population constraints, this year
the Presidential Volunteer Service Awards (PVSA) will be recognized at the
unit level.
The PVSAs and additional mementos will be distributed and signed for at
Battalion and Group levels, allowing those Volunteers to be recognized
among their peers and leadership for their contributions and efforts from
CY2020.
This year we are honored to have the following number of award winners in
the following categories:
GOLD – 10 Winners SILVER – 12 Winners BRONZE – 26 Winners
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemAnnual Volunteer
Recognition Ceremony
Guidance and Resources
• Access JBER guidance and forms: https://www.jber.jb.mil/Services-
Resources/Volunteer-Opportunities/
• Volunteer hours submission:
• US Army organizations: Volunteer Management Information System,
access through https://www.armyfamilywebportal.com
• US Air Force organizations: Utilize the JBER Volunteer Names and Hours
spreadsheet or Individual Volunteer Hours spreadsheet. Templates located
at https://www.jber.jb.mil/Services-Resources/Volunteer-Opportunities/
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemCommunity Action Council
What’s Next…
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemJBER Connect App The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon System
Next CAC
Our next CAC will be recorded on 8 April.
The last 12 months of CAC slides and the latest video are posted at:
https://www.jber.jb.mil/Services-Resources/CAC/
Questions regarding the CAC can be directed to
673ABW.ICE_CAC@us.af.mil
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemCommunity Action Council
Closing Comments
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemCommunity Action Council
673 CPTS/FMF
Flight Commander
1st Lt Patrick Bennett
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemComptroller Service Portal
• Comptroller Services Portal (CSP) – MUST HAVE CAC ACCESS
• Preferred method of contact
• Link: http://go.usa.gov/xGTd4 (Chrome/Edge)
• All pay inquiries
• Appointments will be scheduled if needed
• Enables customer tracking and improves service experience
• MDG/Separated/Retired Mbrs and Airmen w/o us.af.mil email:
• Send inquiries to the following address: 673cpts.helpdesk@us.af.mil
• Finance In-Processing scheduled by mbrs CSS:
• Location: Log Cabin
• Tues @ 0830 or 1300
• Thurs @ 0830 or 1300
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemCommunity Action Council
673 ABW/SEG
Motorcycle Safety Program Manager
TSgt Scott Donovan
552-6850
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemMotorcycle Safety
The Motorcycle season approaching!
• On-base:
• Riding on-base only when road conditions are “GREEN”
• Off-base:
• Riders must use sound judgement & common sense
when determining if road conditions are safe for riding
May is designated as motorcycle
safety awareness month!
What to expect for FY 2021
• Required training offered is Basic Rider Course, Basic Rider Course-2, and Advanced Rider Course
• Electronic training request forms will begin in April and available on JBER Homepage https://www.jber.jb.mil/
or through your unit motorcycle safety representatives or unit motorcycle representatives
• Annual/Preseason Briefings will be scheduled and conducted through your MSR/UMM
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemCommunity Action Council
673 MDG/OMRS
Health Promotion Coordinator
Ms. Sarah O’Neill
(907) 552-5029
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemHealth Promotion
Personalize Your Plate
There is no one size fits all
approach to nutrition and
health. We are all unique
with different bodies, goals,
backgrounds and tastes!
Health Promotion is here to
help you reach your goals!
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemCommunity Action Council
Military OneSource
800-342-9647
www.militaryonesource.mil
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemMilTax – Free Tax Services
MilTax: TAX SERVICES FOR THE MILITARY
This tax season, start with MilTax from
Military OneSource and the Department
of Defense. MilTax free tax services
include tax prep and e-filing software
and personalized support that address
the realities of military life such as
deployments, combat and training pay,
housing and rentals, multi-state filings,
living OCONUS and more.
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemCommunity Action Council
673 ABW/HC
Installation Chapel Team
Chaplain (Lt Col) Erik Nelson
Chaplain (LTC) Greg Thogmartin
(907) 552-JROC (5762)
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemChapel The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon System
Chapel Services
• Catholic Mass Schedule
• Sunday 0900 - Arctic Warrior Chapel/AWC (Bldg. 3 Headquarters loop JBER-R)
• Tuesday & Thursday 1200 – AWC/Blessed Sacrament Chapel
(Bldg. 3 Headquarters loop JBER-R)
• Protestant Worship Services
• Traditional 1100 - Heritage Chapel (9431 Luke Ave. JBER-E)
• The Well 1100 (Contemporary) - Arctic Warrior Chapel
(Bldg. 3 Headquarters Loop JBER-R)
• Real Talk 1700 (Jr Enlisted Focus) - Midnight Sun Chapel
(7137 Fighter Dr. JBER - E)
Note: Services are held in-doors with attendance of 50 people. We ask that you wear a
mask and maintain social distancing (6 feet) while in attendance
See Chapel Facebook page for updates on all services
JBER Chapel Community https://www.facebook.com/JBERChaplain/
or call 552-5762 with questions
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemREAL TALK The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon System
Community Action Council
673 MDG
Primary Care Behavioral Health
(907) 580-2778
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemSleep Hygiene The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon System
Stress Management The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon System
Community Action Council
673 OMRS
Family Advocacy Program
(907) 580-5858
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemDADS 101 Facilitators The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon System
Mindfulness
Marching Into Spring With Mindfulness
• Sit in the morning –
The day is just beginning. Just be thankful for the day.
• Eat mindfully –
Take time to appreciate your meal.
• Spend time Outside –
Connect in the moment with nature.
• Meditate –
Just relax and practice controlled breathing.
• Feel feelings –
Just be aware of what you are feeling.
• Create something –
Enjoy and just be in the moment of creation.
• Engage in physical activities (that you enjoy) –
Spend time completely engaged with who you are.
• Treat yourself to something good every day –
Enjoy who you are and celebrate you, because you deserve the best.
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemDADS 101 Workshop The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon System
Anger Mgmt Workshop The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon System
Community Action Council
Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
Ms. Darmaly Williams
551-2033
Sexual Harassment/Assault Response &
Prevention
Ms. Charlea Allen
384-1945
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemSafe Helpline
• Safe Helpline Information
• Skills to help survivors can be found at:
https://www.safehelpline.org/HTSAS-1
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemCommunity Action Council
673 FSS/FSG
Military & Family Readiness Center
Ms. Pam Tucker
(907) 384-1517
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemPCS Alaska The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon System
Let’s Connect The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon System
Community Action Council
Military & Family Readiness Center
Key Spouse Coordinator
Ms. Christie Rodriguez
(907) 552-4943
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemKey Spouse Training The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon System
Spouse Resilience Training
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon System#Adulting Life Skills Series
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemCommunity Action Council
Elmendorf-Richardson Spouses’ Club
President
Amber French
ersc.presAK@gmail.com
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemERSC - Board Positions
• We are looking for senior leader
spouses to join our board!
• Currently open board positions:
• VP of Charitable Ops
• Administrative Treasurer
• Charitable Treasurer
• Country Fair Co-Chair
• Charitable Outreach Chair
• Historian
• Vendor Chair
• Membership & Reservations
• Volunteer Chair
• Public Relations
• Scholarship Co-Chair
• Social Co-Chair
• Spring Gala Chairs
• Ways & Means Chair
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemERSC - Events
Upcoming Events
• Give from the Heart Food Drive
• 19 Feb to 19 Mar
• Drop off locations:
• MMRE in Eagle River
• Waffles and Whatnot in Anchorage
• Commissary
• Please visit our website
https://richardsonspousesclub.me
mbershiptoolkit.com/ or our
Facebook page
@ElmendorfRichardsonSpousesClu
b for an updated list of drop off
locations
• Suggested Items:
• Giftcards ($20-$25)
• Diapers/wipes
• Canned meats
• Pop-top CansThe Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemERSC - Events
Upcoming Events Cont’d
• ERSC Scholarship
• Applications NOW being accepted
• Applications can be found on our website
Scholarships - Elmendorf-Richardson
Spouses' Club
• Alaskan Goose Chase
• 26 Mar to 2 Apr
• More info to follow on our Facebook page
(Elemendorf-Richardson Spouses Club)
*Open to members only
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemERSC - Internal Clubs
ERSC Internal Clubs, another perk of membership!
Come join us!
Questions regarding our internal clubs? Please email
Laurel at ersc.internalclubs@gmail.com
Coffee, Tea, 8 Mar What’s in your cup Wednesdays!
& More Post a picture to Coffee, Tea, and More of what’s in your cup every
Wednesday. Can be your favorite at home coffee or your favorite
drink from one og the stands around town. Every post will enter the
internal club members into a drawing to win a prize from a local
coffee stand.
BINGO with will taking place on Monday March 8 over in Coffee,
Tea, and More.
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemCommunity Action Council
JBER Exchange
General Manager
Ms. Charlyne (CJ) Morganfield
552-4222
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemMake the Grade
JBER Exchange Rewards Classroom Excellence
with You Made the Grade Program
JBER – Whether learning at home or in the classroom, the Army & Air Force
Exchange Service is recognizing military students for academic
accomplishments through its You Made the Grade program. First- through
12th-graders who maintain a B average or higher are eligible for a $5
Exchange gift card every grading period during the 2021 school year.
Students who make the grade qualify to enter a worldwide sweepstakes to
win a $2,000, $1,500 or $500 Exchange gift card. Drawings are held in
December and June. The most recent sweepstakes winners were from Fort
Bragg, Yokota Air Base and U.S. Army Garrison Baumholder.
To receive the $5 Exchange gift card, students simply visit the JBER BX,
present a valid military ID and proof of a B average or higher at customer
service.
You Made the Grade sweepstakes entry forms are on the back of the $5 gift
card sleeve. Students can send completed forms to:
You Made the Grade
PO Box 227398
Dallas, TX 75222-7398
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemArmed Services YMCA
Armed Services YMCA
Volunteer & Program Coordinator
Millie Craven
552-9622
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemArmed Services YMCA
The Armed Services YMCA enhances the lives of military members and
their families in spirit, mind and body through programs relevant to the
unique challenges of military life.
Contact us or schedule an appointment for services!
Main Office: Monday-Friday 0800-1700
Phone: 907-552-9622
Facebook Messenger: @AKASYMCA
Main Email: welcome.center@akasymca.org
After Hour Emergencies
Email: director@akasymca.org
For the most up to date information on what is happening now, check
out our Facebook page @AKASYMCA
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemArmed Services YMCA The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon System
Armed Services YMCA
Atwood Military Lounge Volunteer Opportunities
Located at Ted Stevens International Airport (ANC)
For more information, contact our Volunteer & Program Coordinator at
programs@akasymca.org or (907) 552-9622.
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemArmed Services YMCA
For more information, contact our Volunteer & Program Coordinator at
programs@akasymca.org or (907) 552-9622.
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemUSO
USO Alaska
Ms. Cheryl Jones
(907) 406-1264
Southern Operations Program Manager
Would you like to volunteer?
Please go to volunteers.uso.org to get started
Or contact Barb Knaak - Bknaak@uso.org
Please follow us on Facebook for virtual program
event announcements, such as drive-thru dinners,
pancake breakfast kit pick-up, and holiday activity
drive-thru events. Facebook @USOAlaska
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemUSO
The USO Center is open! Hours are 1-7pm daily. Limited to 25
people at a time, masks to be worn at all times. Limited
amenities and services, no dining in or large events at the
center for the foreseeable future.
The USO Wellness Center is open!
24hr operation.
Limited to 10 people at a time, masks to be worn at all times
when not working out. Usage will be monitored.
For faster, contactless check-in, please download the USO app
at https://www.uso.org/campaign/mobileapp
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemOp Monday Funday!
Send us a Facebook message
with the name and address of a
service member who could use a
Monday pick-me-up. 5 winners
drawn every Monday at noon.
Winning items are shipped
directly to you. One entry per
household. Entries carry over
week to to week.
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemCommunity Action Council
Military Society of Model Railroad Engineers
Randy “Bj” Bjorgan
President
Gerald Forsyth
Vice President
msmrre@gmail.com
facebook.com/msmrre
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemMSMRRE
Military Society of Model Railroad Engineers (MSMRRE)
Home of the North Star Railroad Empire located in Matanuska Hall,
Building 7153 on Fighter Drive, Basement Room 35
Hours of Operation:
Tuesdays: 1900 hrs. to 2130 hrs.
Saturdays: 1300 hrs. until you go home
Club is available 24 / 7 for members
The Pacific’s Keystone Weapon SystemMSMRRE Calendar
2021 Calendar
In compliance with JBER gathering restrictions
All Formal Spring Activities ~ C A N C E L L E D
• The Club is still functioning with normal
operating hours; but complying with current
‘gathering’ restrictions.
• Visitors complying with distancing and/or
masks are welcome!
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