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Show HILLTOP TIMES 4 TIMES September 10, 2009 Fun for Airmen and volunteers helping with 'End of Summer' BY MARY LOU GORNY Hilltop Times editor A ll Airmen, grade E-4 and below, are invited to an End of Summer Bash because, "We just want to make sure our Airmen know that they are greatly appreciated and their families." said Staff Sgt Leguiya Jordan, of the 75th Force Support Squadron. Events are planned throughout a three-day period starting with a picnic at Centennial Park on Sept. 30, beginning at 4:30 p.m. including free food, a DJ, prize giveaway, and a bouncy castle for the kids. On Oct. 1, get your game on playing Madden and Rock Band at the Junior Enlisted Center, Building 524. A $5 donation is requested and the winner could walk away with up to $250 in prize money. For more information, contact Sam Ingram, 777-6615. On Oct. 2, there will be a block party in the parking lot by the softball field near the South Gate. Live bands, DJs, free food, games and bouncy castle will be featured at the event beginning at 5 p.m. Jordan said, "We want our Airmen to know we recognize their sacrifice and .all that they do, and we appreciate their support in the military and in the Air Force." :> Volunteers are still being sought, particularly those that are not Airmen, E4 and below, as the organizing ••committee would like the Airmen and their families to be free to enjoy the events. :•; For more information or to volunteer, ,• contact Master Sgt. George Vara, at jgeorge.vara@hill.af.mil or Staff Sgt. •Leguiya Jordan at leguiya.jordan@hill. af.mil. FLU From page 1 When, where is flu vaccine available? The seasonal flu vaccine is currently available at the Hill clinic, as well as at off-base health care agencies; however, the 75th Medical Group is prioritizing the vaccine as it comes in. On base, all health care employees — military and civilian — are currently receiving their flu shots, Taylor said. Active duty inoculation has also begun and once 80 percent of Hill's active duty have been immunized, the vaccine will be offered to the rest of the beneficiary population as supplies are available. Can the vaccine be obtained off base? Standard or Extra beneficiaries pay out of pocket for the flu vaccine and will be ineligible for reimbursement. Will the regular flu vaccine protect me from H1N1? Regular flu vaccine will not provide protection from H1N1, Taylor said. Immunization manufacturers developed a two-shot immunization for H1N1 that should be available in late Fall 2009; however, it will only be given to military members at the Hill clinic. Dependents, military retirees and civilian employees can receive the vaccine from a local health department as supplies are available. Questions concerning ALEX R. LLOYD/U.S. Air Force Col. Patrick Higby, 75th Air Base Wing commander, receives the nasal spray flu vaccine from Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Relph, 75th Medical Group. Inoculation or nasal spray options are available to active duty as part of the flu distribution program at the base. future times and availability of can be directed to TViwest at the flu vaccine can be directed (888) 874-9378 or www.triwest. to the 75th MDG Immunizacom. tions Clinic at 777-5209. Rich Essary, 75th Public AfQuestions regarding TMcare fairs Office, contributed matebenefits for off-base sources rial to this article. Influenza vaccinations are a covered benefit for Tricare Standard, Extra and Prime beneficiaries. For Standard and Extra beneficiaries, cost-shares and deductible apply. Beneficiaries who receive the service off base from another physician's office or health care facility may need to file a DD Form 2642 for reimbursement of out-of pocket expenses. Vaccinations obtained from a nonnetwork provider such as Walmart, Shopko or Walgreens are subject to point-of-service charges, which means ONLINE EDUCATION AT ITS Above, Col. 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