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Show April 24, 2008 11 419th Fighter Wing graduates' success 'makes a better force' BY BRYAN MAGANA 419th Fighter Wing Public Affairs H ILL AIR FORCE BASE — What education can I get for my money? How do I apply for tuition assistance? What career development courses do I need to get promoted? These are questions the 419th Fighter Wing Education and TVaining office aims to answer, and some of the most common ones among Reservists. Nancy Keller, education specialist, and Staff Sgt. Matthew Mason, Formal Schools manager, have been looking for ways to answer the questions before they're asked. "We started changing the atmosphere, we're making it more user-friendly," said Keller, who wants to be more proactive in promoting the benefits of her office and the importance of education. This includes taking steps to make the Education and Training office more visible such as sending out detailed newcomers' packets on the Unit Training Assembly that outline the benefits the Air Force Reserve provides to its members, and sending out e-mails with scholarship and grant opportunities. "We positively reinforce getting education so we can be the best force possible," Mason said. "We live in an educationally driven world, why shouldn't our members be educated as well?" Mason will complete his master's degree in education this fall. Keller has a bachelor's degree in physical education with a minor in music. They both say it's important to be an example to other airmen by completing their own degrees, both civilian and military. For airmen, paying for an education is easier with the help of the GI bill or tuition reimbursement, Mason said. The Education and Training office also offers free CLEP tests in general studies for Reservists and their spouses. They provide study guides and sample questions, as well as Above, Staff Sgt. Matthew Mason (left) congratulates Master Sgt. Jon Christensen on receiving his degree from the Community College of the Air Force at the graduation commencement April 15 at Club Hill. At left. Staff Sgt. David Salcido (left to right), Tech. Sgt. Jason Thorpe and Tech. Sgt. Joni Hadley chat before the Community College of the Air Force graduation ceremony begins. The 419th Fighter Wing had 17 graduates this semester. 'We live in an educationally driven world, why shouldn't our members be educated as well?" Staff Sgt MATTHEW MASON, Formal Schools manager, 419th Fighter Wing Education and Training office See GRADUATES I page 14 Club Hill prepares Memorial Day weekend all-nighter Memorial Day weekend all-nighter May 25: Wristband sales begin at 7:00 p.m., members, free; nonmembers, $8. Doors open at 8 p.m. DJ Panama — dance the night away to hip hop/rhythm and blues. Dinner for two, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., $21.95 per couple, members get $2 discount. May 3: Prime rib, honey lime salmon, Mexican platter May 10: Prime rib, surf and turf, chicken parmesan May 17: Prime rib, beef medallions, pork tenderloin with roasted apples * Retiree appreciation night, additional $1 discount May 24: Prime rib, king crab legs, chicken Neapolitan May 31: Prime rib, New York strip, Cajun catfish Member's Appreciation Night, May 28,5 p.m. to 7 p.m., spring luau party: Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Menu: Huli huli chicken, rice, chef's vegetables and fruit salad — members and spouse, free; $4 children ages 5-10; $8 children 11 and older, $8 nonmembers. Club Hill for lunch: Monday — Blue plate special, $7.50 TUesday — International lunch special, $7.50 Wednesday — Chicken run lunch buffet, $8.50 Thursday —BBQ, $7.50 Friday — Steak and eggs, $7.50 Members get $1 off lunch. Hiesday International Special, Cafe" line, $7.50, members get $1 discount: May 6, German: Pork schnitzel and potato soup May 13, Mexican; Fajitas and chicken enchilada soup May 20, Asian: Sweet and sour pork, egg drop soup May 27, Ail-American Dutch oven: Rosie's beef stroganoff, scalloped potatoes, beans, dessert and cornbread "Thank Goodness It's Friday" social hour: Enlisted Lounge, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Officer's Lounge, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. First Friday Mega-Social in both lounges. Club Hill After Dark May 2 — Acoustic Paul Howells (5 p.m. to 8 p.m.) followed by Karaoke (until closing) May 9 — Acoustic Paul Howells followed by Karaoke May 16 — Acoustic Paul Howells followed by Karaoke May 23 — Acoustic Paul Howells followed by Karaoke May 30 — Acoustic Paul Howells followed by Karaoke Saturdays: May 3 — DJ Dougy Fresh May 10 — Tejano night with Texas Connection May 17 — DJ Free May 24—DJ Max May 30— DJTrish& Anthony TUesday Bingo Special: Chicken-fried steak, mashed potatoes and glazed carrots Club Hill will be closed on May 26, Memorial Day Bar menu only on Friday, May 23. Club Hill Texas Hold TEm, Wednesdays, games start at 5:30 p.m. Sign up between 5 pjn. and 5:30 p.m. day of play. Members $10; nonmembers $15 Patio grand opening on Thursday, May 29, with live entertainment and hdrink specials. Arts and crafts put creative focus within reach through instruction For more information on class sign-ups, call 586-0567, Auto Hobby Shop 777-3476, Engraving Shop 777-2649, Embroidery Service 777-2649, Wood Shop 586-0565 and Frame Shop 586-0567. Make and take craft projects, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-ll:15 a.m., $6 per child ages 5 and older: May 3: Collages May 10: Mother's Day surprise May 17: Birdhouse May 31: Earth Day fun Strip piecing quilting begins May 5 for four weeks, Mondays, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., $40 per student Basic quilting class starts May 6, four weeks, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., $30 per student plus cost of supplies Handbag quilt class, Saturday, May 13, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., $25 per student Quilt class starts May 13, for three weeks, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., $30 per student plus supplies Beginner sewing class begins May 7, four weeks, Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., $40 per student plus cost of supplies Digital photography class, three-week course starting May 9, Fridays, 5 p.m. to 7. p.m. $35 per student, bring a camera Film photography class starts May 9, three weeks, Fridays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., $35 per student, bring a camera Basic leather craft class starts May 6, four weeks, Tuesdays, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., $40 per student Basic cartooning class begins May 12, four weeks, Mondays, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., $40 per student Advanced folk art class begins May 6, four weeks, Tuesdays, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., $30 per student Beginning tole painting class, by appointment, runs for four-week period, Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., $30 per student Basic Wizard Mat cutting class, Wednesday, May 28, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., $60 per student Basic framing classes, May 14 and May 21, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., $45 per student Scroll saw class, starts May 6, four weeks, Tuesdays, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., $20 per student Wood shop equipment certification class every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., $3 per student Woodworking classes: woodworking class, $80 per student plus materials; basic joints class, $40 plus materials; workshop/ studio time, $20; woodworking beginning boxes, $45 plus materials; desk or mantel clocks, $45; developing woodworking equipment skills, $30 plus materials. These classes available by appointment. Call Ron Snorgrass, instructor, at 774-6232. Basic stained glass class begins May 13, five weeks, Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., $49 per student plus $30 for supplies ", Intermediate stained glass class starts May 15, five weeks, Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., $49 per student plus $30 for supplies |