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VIKING FLYER934th Airlift Wing (AFRC)Minneapolis-St. Paul IAP Air Reserve Station, Minn.Family Day!October 2007 Vol. 29, No. 10
CommentaryAmbassadorsof changeBy Chief Master Sgt. Jan Dalton934 AW Command ChiefChange. It is the constant in life. We loath it or love it;welcome it or avoid it; either seek it or hide from it. Change isinevitable: and something we can embrace if we think theoutcome will be positive. If we think the outcome is negative,change can be really difficult. But it is what it is, and we allhave an opinion about it. (Heck, if the weather didn’t change,some of us wouldn’t ever get a conversation started).During the past several months, you’ve almost certainlyheard about the many changes the military will undergo – andspecifically changes the Air Force Reserve will experience. Forexample, our MAJCOM, AFRC, has been tasked to ensurethere is a 10% reduction in force strength over the next fewyears, and that 10% reduction will change the way we dobusiness. How will we reduce those 10%? Primarily byattrition in the form of more retirements, fewer high year tenurewaivers, fewer PEP quotas, more rank structure reviews, smallerunit sizes and more. Combine this with the transition toelectronic customer service, and we have what feels like arevolution on our hands. Actually, this has all been predictedfor years and is now coming to fruition.I know some of you are asking, “What does this mean forme?” It means you will need to incorporate flexible thinkinginto your approach and view change as a positive, but mostimportantly; it means you need to stay relevant. I ask you tomake every effort to see these changes as an opportunity togrow, and I also ask you to become the ambassadors forchange. (Change your thoughts and you change your world –Norman Vincent Peale). I know this is not always easy. It isjust as challenging for me sometimes to put a positive spin onchanges that don’t necessarily “feel” right. We do what we dobecause we honor and love our country – and this next seriesof multi-layered changes won’t ever change that. As we evolveinto a leaner force, it will become increasingly important for ourmilitary- you and I - to be smarter, stronger, faster (read fit andin good mental and physical shape) so that we continue ourmission of guarding and ensuring the freedom of our country.How does one get smarter and stronger and at the same time“leaner”? First of all, commit to giving your best effort witheach endeavor. Challenge yourself to the 100%/100% rule. Onehundred percent effort, one hundred percent of the time. Beaggressive about seeking the training you need and thenbecome the best at what you do. Be fit. Work out. Get someexercise. The new fitness program is here to stay, and yourscore (“does not meet standards”) can now negatively impactyour EPR or OPR. Don’t let that happen to you! Exercise canbe a good thing: it’s like a retirement account. For each minute2VIKING FLYERVIKINGFLYERyou spend exercising, you save on health benefits. There is asignificant return on your investment, and the gratification isnot only immediate, it’s also deferred. Exercise helps you now;it helps you later in your career and life. It’s part of the wholeperson package. Echoing the CSAF, “personal fitness is avital component of the Air Force culture, increasing quality oflife and readiness.”Some of the other ways you can stay relevant is to takeadvantage of the many programs and organizations we offerright here at the wing. For instance, one of the best moves youcan make is to complete your Professional Military Education(PME) at the earliest opportunity, whether you go in-residenceor complete it by correspondence. And PME is not your onlyresource. Our wing training and base education office do anawesome job of providing information about classes to improveyour skills. There’s the two-week NCO Leadership Development (NCOLDP) for SSgts and TSgts, a mid-level course toimprove leadership potential, as well as the Senior NCOLeadership two-day course designed to reenergize the leadership skills of our top three enlisted ranks. There are alsonumerous computer classes offered by the Wing SoftwareTrainer (Paul Salkowski, x1260) that are free. Don’t forget aboutthe Community College of the Air Force (a CCAF degree willbecome increasingly important for our enlisted). Check intoCLEP or DANTES, both an opportunity to test out and receivecredit for college courses. (Check with your unit trainingmanagers for more information.)Don’t just let change be something that happens to you;use it as a springboard for more greatness. Change is anopportunity. How you respond is essential. Be the one totake it on and amaze yourself as to what you can achieve.When you focus on the positive aspects of change and use itas a vehicle, every area of your life will benefit. “It is not thestrongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent,but the one most responsive to change” (Charles Darwin). Aseach of us takes these steps to greatness, we ensure that ournation has the best and brightest defending our freedom.Improve yourself and you improve the world.Wing Commander’s HotlineThe hotline provides wing members with adirect link to the wing commander to relaykudos, concerns or suggestions on wingmatters.To reach the hotline, call (612) 713-1555.Remember to leave your name and telephone number.Before relaying problems, be sure to useyour chain of command or call the responsible agency first so it can have the chanceto help you.Fraud, Waste and Abuse HotlineReport suspected occurrences of Fraud,Waste and Abuse to the FWA hotline at(612) 713-1180.
CHAPLAIN’S CORNERBy Chaplain (Capt) Steve Svoboda934 AW ChaplainRemember the base chapel staffis on-call for UTA weekends. Beginning Friday evening through sign-outon Sunday afternoon a chaplain canbe reached round the clock on UTAweekends by calling x1227. Pleasestop in or call.On Friday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m.come to the chapel for pizza and amovie. The plan is to gather in aninformal, after hours setting to start theweekend off right – with free food anda film. If you are here – stop bybuilding 725 (it’s the house behind CEby the old main gate). Come as you are– rank will be left at the door.Can’t make it to chapel? Letchapel come to you! This is areminder that chaplains are availablefor brief religious observances at atime and place that is convenient foryour group. Please call ahead toschedule and we will come to you!Regular service times are: UTASundays – Protestant 9 a.m.; RomanCatholic 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.; otherobservances by prior arrangement.General visitsCol. Tim Tarchick, (left) talks withGen. Norton A. Schwartz,Commander, U.S. TransportationCommand, Scott AFB, Illinois.General Schwartz is a commandpilot with more than 4,200 flyinghours in a variety of aircraft. Heparticipated as a crewmember inthe 1975 airlift evacuation ofSaigon, and in 1991 served asChief of Staff of the Joint SpecialOperations Task Force forNorthern Iraq in operations DesertShield and Desert Storm.The general was in town to meetwith local business leaders.Photo by Master Sgt. Paul ZadachV IKING FLYERFLYERThis funded Air Force newspaper is anauthorized publication for members of theU.S. military services. The content of theViking Flyer is not necessarily the views ofor endorsed by the U.S. government, theDepartment of Defense or the Departmentof the Air Force.The editorial content is edited, preparedand provided by the 934th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Office (U.S. Air Force ReserveCommand), Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Joint Air Reserve Station, 760Military Highway, Minneapolis, MN 554502100.The Viking Flyer is mailed to reservists’homes. Copies of the Viking Flyer are alsoavailable at various locations on base.All photos are Air Force photographsunless otherwise indicated.The deadline for all submissions is theSunday of the UTA one month prior to publication.EDITORIAL STAFF934th Airlift Wing CommanderCol. Timothy E. TarchickChief of Public AffairsLt. Col. Margaret McGlinnNCOIC/EditorMaster Sgt. Paul ZadachPA SpecialistsMaster Sgt. Darrell HabischMaster Sgt. Kerry BartlettTech. Sgt. Jeffrey WilliamsPhoto by Tech. Sgt. Jeff WilliamsOn the coverStaff Sgt. Dan Zimlich, 934thSecurity Forces Squadron, holdshis twin daughters Natalie (left)and Stephanie at this year’sFamily Day.October 20073
New fitness center wows visitorsFirst users give rave reviewsBy Cristina Oxtra934th Services SquadronSince it opened its doors forbusiness Sept. 4, the new and improved fitness center has left all whoset foot in it simply awe struck.Dale Prell, assistant chief of AirForce Reserve Command Services,along with other AFRC representatives, local civic leaders and wingmembers attended the center’s ribboncutting ceremony Sept. 6.“The new fitness center is a greatfacility, one of the best in the command,” Prell said. He added that thecenter gives those who work on base“the facility they deserve.”At an Open House Sept. 7, anestimated 135 visitors toured thefacility, received giveaways andPhoto by Master Sgt. Paul ZadachCol. Tim Tarchick and Margo Leslie cut the ribbon for the newFitness Center.Everyone marveled at whatthey saw.“The new fitness center isbeautiful! The machines are greatand the new treadmills havefans. I know that sounds silly, butthey’re really nice when you’reworking out!” said Janell Harwell,934th Communication Flight. “Ilove the new gymnasium andthe large locker rooms.”The fitness center, located inBldg. 777, the same site as the oldone, is more than three times itsprevious size. At 24,000 squarefeet and a cost of 4.7 million, itnow houses state-of-the-artcardio and weight trainingmachines, flat-screen TVs in thecardio/weight room, free weights,Photo by Master Sgt. Paul Zadachan NCAA-sized basketball courtwith bleachers, a resurfacedMargo Leslie talks with Military Legislative Assistants Martin Luddenracquetball court, more lockerand Margaret Cavanaugh. Ludden is MLA for Sen. Amy Klobuchar androom space and additionalCavanaugh represents Congressman Jim Ramstad.showers.enjoyed free drinks and snacks. Some even got a freeFor Harwell, the old fitness center is now just a fadedmassage from the center’s masseuse. The fitness center staffmemory. “The old gym, wow. That seems so long ago,” sheand a company representative were on hand to show visitorssaid. “I did use it and I didn’t mind it, but it’s nice to have allhow to use the new equipment.the new equipment and it’s so much bigger now. It’s really4VIKING FLYERVIKINGFLYER
“I have been working inMWR, then Services as areservist and as a civiliansince 1985. Back then, we hada small office space, twosoftball fields, a tennis courtand played volleyball in ahangar when there weren’tany planes in it. We only hadMWR events on theUTAs. We didn’t have anactual fitness facility of ourown until 1999, and becauseof funding, it was limited insize. But our customers stillappreciated what we accomplished, with what we had tooffer,” Puck said. “It is reallysatisfying to me to finallygive our military members andtheir families, retirees, andcivilians a facility that canPhoto by Master Sgt. Paul Zadachmeet their needs, and for meState of the art fitness machines provide a variety of workout options.and my staff to be able towork in a facility that hasnice to have the room and not have toweight room. I sometimes went to theeverything we need to utilize our skillswait to get on a machine.”old gym, just to play basketball, butand training.”Known formally as the 934th Airlift compared to now, there really isn’t aThe fitness center staff plans toWing Joint Forces Physical Fitnesscomparison. The improvement isoffer indoor cyclingFacility, the fitnessalso known ascenter is open tospinning, group circuitmembers of all militarytraining, aerobics,branches.martial arts, coreAfter seeing theexercise, basketball,center, Army Staff Sgt.volleyball and racquetWilliam Cook, 644thball competitions andRegional Support Group,intramural sports. Aand his friends startedmultipurpose room willplanning fitness activibe used to conductties for their unit.health and wellness“I think the newclasses, such asfitness center is equivaweight loss, smokinglent or better than that ofcessation, and trainingmembership gyms. I likePhoto by Master Sgt. Paul Zadachfor the Air Force Fit tothe new equipment theThe new logo adorns the basketball floor.Fight program.most and the manyPersonal fitness training as well asdifferent varieties the center offered,”phenomenal!” Clark said. “I’ve heardSwedish, sports and rehabilitativeCook said. “I have visited the old gym,other people say how they really likemassage will be available by appointand the new gym is far superior inthe new gym, especially the privatement.every aspect, especially the basketballarea where you can stretch, and useThe fitness center is open from 6court. Me and a couple buddies did gothe weight balls.”a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday,to the Open House. We all were veryShe added that everyone involved11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on wing UTA Saturdayimpressed and are working on doing ain creating the new center did a greatand 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on wing UTAunit activity there such as basketball.”job. “It’s really appreciated! ThankSunday.Army Sgt.1st Class Michelle Clark,you,” she said.The center’s hours of operation88th Regional Readiness Command,Fitness center manager Ronnawill be expanded as additional approprisaid she loves the fitness center.Puck said the fitness facility has comeated funded staff positions are ac“I like everything about it,a long way and she and her staff arequired.especially the basketball court and theproud of what it has become today.October 20075
Third time a charmSecurity Forces unite in new facilityBy Master Sgt. Darrell Habisch934 AW Public AffairsA 5.2 million dollar, thirtythousand square foot new building willbring together Security Forcespersonnel under one roof for the firsttime in the history of the 934 AW. Foryears, the 934th Security ForcesSquadron has operated out of multiplefacilities. That provoked manythe new facility building 709. It islocated where the old 711 Lodgingfacility used to be. The design forbuilding 709 started in November 2005,with a groundbreaking ceremony inJune 2006. A combined ribbon cuttingceremony took place September 6, withServices and their new Joint ForcesFitness Center Facility.Building 709 is the culmination ofyears of effort by Ruminsky, and muchPhoto by Master Sgt. Paul ZadachLt. Col. Ted Ruminsky narrates at the SFS building ribbon cuttingceremony.different challenges for employees andvisitors alike. Due to the multiplefacilities, it was not uncommon forpersonnel to show up at the wrongbuilding. It also served to sustainnuances that kept personnel in the unitfrom ever feeling fully integrated. Thatall changed this spring with theopening of the new consolidatedsecurity forces facility. Now, a new erabegins with traditional reserve, fulltime, and Combat Arms personnel alloperating out of the same facility,according to Lt. Col. Ted Ruminsky,Commander, 934th Security ForcesSquadron. “My goal was to ‘unite theclans’ and provide an environment thatwould enhance security for the baseand all the tenants,” he said.Base civil engineering designated6VIKING FLYERVIKINGFLYERof his fulltime staff, notably, SeniorMaster Sgt. Steve Anderson, Superintendent, Security Forces Resources andTraining, and Master Sgt. JohnPeterson, Security Forces Administration. “This project was actually ourthird attempt; the first two projects fellthrough,” he said. Three was the charm,as their persistence paid off. “It was acollaborative effort involving manypeople, not all from security forces,including CE, Communications,Contracting, Army Corps of Engineers,and AFRC. Our experience from thefirst two projects and from our ownexperiences as cops was instrumental.We were able to put years of experienceinto designing the best and most costefficient facility possible,” Ruminskyexplained. “We received valuablesuggestions from other security forcespersonnel and others that recently hadcompleted building projects, such asthe 934th Aeromedical EvacuationSquadron.” Many suggestions onboth what to do and as important,what not to do, found their way intothe building. “It is best when a facilityreflects its function rather than forcingthe unit to adapt to inadequatebuildings,” he said.Having occupied Buildings 865, (awooden pre-World War II building,originally designed to be a temporarystructure) 862 and 750, the unitexperienced very little interactionbetween fulltime security forces andtraditional reservists. “It was just amindset,” according to Ruminsky.“Getting them to feel as they were partof the same unit was tough whileworking out of different buildings.”Working together was not theonly challenge. In the post-September11 world, enhanced security capabilities became a priority. “For manyyears security forces made due withhand me-downs,” Ruminsky said. “Wehad old buildings, old furniture, oldvehicles and inadequate facilities to doour job.” These included interviewingsuspects in a break room, not having aholding area, not meeting facilitystandards for force protection (noballistic glass) and a substandardControl Center.The spacious facility boasts a newSecurity Forces Control Center (SFCC),for monitoring all alarms, recordingactivities on base with an enhancedvideo surveillance system and iscompliant with the new Unified FacilityCriteria. The upgrades in the newSFCC vastly improve capability andsurvivability. Building 709 has cipherlocks, ballistic glass and blast resistantwindow frames. The old facility had aPlexiglas customer service window,poor internal circulation control andwas an easy target, according toSFS continued on next page
SFSContinued from previous pageRuminsky. As the only continuouslystaffed 24/7 control center on base, theSFCC also covers for the wing command post during their non-dutyhours.The new building also has twoholding cells situated in a secureroom. The cells are designed toprotect security personnel as much asthe suspect. “It is not a local confinement issue,” Ruminsky explained. “It’san officer safety issue.” Gone are thedays when security personnel had towatch an inebriated or belligerentsuspect in a waiting room, wonderingif he or she will have to call for help atany moment. Suspects are confinedfor many reasons, primarily outstanding warrants (eight so far in 2007),trespassing and other local transgressions. “We want to keep everyonesafe until the next step is taken, suchas turning the suspect over to local orfederal authorities.”Weapons, including thosedesignated for traditional reservists,weapons carried daily by shiftpersonnel, and combat arms trainingweapons will be stored in a new securearmory, divided into three securestorage areas for ease of accountabil-ing. Previously, Combat Arms instructors had to transport training weaponsfrom the base supply Armory in Bldg803, across base to the classroom inBldg 862. The new set up is much moreefficient. There is also a weaponscleaning area that contains stainlesssteel benches, a safety eyewash basin,Photo by Master Sgt. Paul ZadachLt. Col. Ted Ruminsky (left) and Capt. Leo Moreno point out somefeatures of the new building to Military Legislative Assitants JoshStraka and Margaret Cavanaugh. Straka is the MLA forCongresswoman Betty McCollom and Cavanaugh is MLA forCongressman Jim Ramstad.an air compressor and dedicatedlighting above the workbenches.Another plus to the facility is atiered auditorium seating up to 96Photo by Master Sgt. Darrell HabischThe tiered classroom provides outstanding visibility for speakerand audience.ity. Combat Arms training weapons willbe wheeled between the armory and anearby classroom for M16/M9 Train-people. Not very conducive totraining,” said Ruminsky. “This is agreat auditorium for training andmeetings.”An example of this is an upcomingElectronic Fingerprinting Class.Security Forces planned to send twopersonnel to attend the event inpeople. “In our old building, I had topeer around wooden columns to seeWashington DC. “We decided to ask ifwe could host the class,” explainedRuminsky. “We have everything here;a new auditorium and great lodging andServices facilities. In addition, the localarea is known for its shopping andentertainment. They agreed. We savedthousands of dollars of unit funds andthis will put some money into our localbase Services from the visitingattendees.”In the past, the prevailing thoughtwas that “as long as the cops have gasand ammo, they were ‘good to go,’”said Ruminsky. Funding was tight forequipment and facilities.There is now more emphasis onForce Protection. “We have benefitedfrom the change in tide. We have agreat new building, new camerasystems, new vehicles, new SFCC, newmain gate and a new firing rangecoming in the spring. The end result isthat this unit is well-positioned tosupport the mission, now and into thefuture.”October 20077
Family Day--A fine day for funfun,, food and frolickingThis year’s Family Day provided Reservists toinvite family members out for a day of fun, food andfestivities. A picnic lunch was provided and therewere plenty of informative exhibits for adults aswell as fun activities for the kids. Members of theMilitary Affairs Council and local businessesteamed up the the Services Squaron and volunteersfrom the 934th to help make the event possible.Photos by Tech. Sgt. Jeff WilliamsStaff Sgt. Justin Guggisberg is protected by Red Man traininggear from the blows of Bailey McArthur.Gunnar Green, son of Tech Sgt. Derek Green, 934 MXS,8 projectVIKINGFLYERVIKINGFLYERexamines hisfor properalignment.Balloon sculptures were popular with the children.Photo by Janell HarwellHannah Harwell, daughter of Janell Harwell, checks out the copilot position in a 934 AW C-130 on static display.
Around thepatternPhoto by Master Sgt. Darrell HabischCourtesy PhotoSenior Master Sgt. Larry Schymareceives his retirement plaque from Col.Tim Tarchick. Schyma retired with morethan 37 years of service.From left, Tech. Sgts. Scott Inwards, Christian Krug and JonSchmidt, 934th Communications Flight, are welcomed back aftera 120 day deployment to Balad AB, Iraq.Retiree appreciationPhoto by Master Sgt. Paul ZadachCol. Tim Tarchick talks with retirees from the 5-state area during Retiree Appreciation Day. The eventfeatured briefings on retiree benefits and programs and meals provided by the Services Club.October 20079
Employers get a close up look at 934thThis year’s Employers Day offered Reservistcivilian employees a chance to learn about the 934thmission and what their Reservist does at the 934thwhen performing a UTA or deploying to anotherlocation. Employers received briefings, flew on a C130 and had a chance to visit their Reservist’s workcenters. Employers Day is held annually and all934th Reservists are encouraged to nominate theiremployers to participate.Tom Vail, Pipefitters Local Union455, takes a look through the C-130cockpit bubble.Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeff WilliamsPhoto by Master Sgt. Paul ZadachPhoto by Master Sgt. Paul ZadachClockwise from left: Brig. Gen. (ret) DennisSchulstad, state ESGR chairman, talks withemployers about Employer Support of theGuard and Reserve programs. Employersvisit the C-130 mock up for a demonstrationby the Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron onAeromed operations. Master Sgt. PatrickHaley talks with Stephen Bianchi, UnitedStates Postal Service, during the C-130 flight.10VIKING FLYERVIKINGFLYER
Team DayTeam day pitted teams from Maintenance, Operations, Airlift Wing/ASTS and Mission Support Group inhead to head competition. Member battled for bragging rights in volleyball, horseshoes, goofy golf, softball andtug-o-war. After the dust settled, it was the MSG who again emerged victorious winning the Commander’sTrophy for the second year in a row. Photos by Master Sgt. Paul ZadachTed Ruminsky offers up some evidence ofbeing “safe” as third baseman Anthony Trezzalooks for the umpire’s call.Steve Anderson (left) and Clarence Garrison dig in for the MSG teamduring the tug-o-war.The MSG team poses with the Commander’s Trophy.October 200711
Viking VibesClub MembershipDriveJoin the club Oct. 31 through Dec.31 and get a gift, free 6-month membership and a chance to win a 250 BestBuy gift card.Current club members whoencourage an eligible individual to jointhe club receive a gift (one-time) and achance to win free one-year membership.The military branch with the mosteligible people who join the club gets 500 off an official function at eitherthe Services Club or Officers’ Club.For more information, call (612)767-1960 ext. 200.New at the O’ClubCheck out the Wines of the Monthat the Officers’ Club lounge.This month, enjoy Build-You-OwnBurger and Beer Nights at the loungeevery Tuesday and Comfort FoodSpecials at the dining room Wednesdaynights.Texas Hold ‘EmThe Services Club will host a TexasHold ‘Em Tournament Oct. 13. Theevent starts at 6:30 p.m. Prizes forwinners. No fees to play. No preregistration needed. No money played;chips only.DJ & KaraokeKararaokaokeIt’s DJ and Karaoke Night Oct. 13at the Services Club. Bring yourfriends, and have a great time singingand dancing to all your favorite tunes.HalloweenEnjoy creepy cocktails at theOfficers’ Club lounge Oct. 31. SocialHour snacks for club members. Bringyour mummy and have a howling goodtime!12VIKING FLYERVIKINGFLYERSweetest DayCelebrate Sweetest Day Oct. 20 atthe Officers’ Club! Play the NewlywedGame from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and enjoyappetizers, champagne specials, freewedding cakes and punch. Be part ofthe studio audience or call (612) 7671960 ext. 200 to register as contestants.Tr ail RideSaddle up and go on the DreamyHills Trail Ride Oct. 13. Showtime is at3:45 p.m. Ride starts 4 p.m. No ridingexperience necessary. Children must beat least 6 years old. Younger childrencan ride a horse and enjoy a walkaround. The ride will be at the Minnesota Harvest Apple Orchard in Jordan,Minn. After the ride, dine on all-youcan-eat burgers, hotdogs, cowboystew, baked beans, grilled potatoes androlls. Cost for the ride is 12 and thefood is 7. Sign-up at the fitness centerby Sept. 28.R enaissance tick etstickDiscounted for the annual Renaissance Festival in Shakopee, Minn., areavailable at the base Information,Tickets and Travel office. ITT islocated at the fitness center in Bldg.777. The festival is going on now andends Sept. 30. For more informationabout the event, go towww.renaissancefest.com. For discounted tickets, call ITT at (612) 7131496. Discounted prices are 14.75 foradults (you save 4.20), 6.75 (yousave 3.20) for children ages 5 through12, and food books are 5 (you save 1).New Year’s Eve PlanNewear’sEveDo you have ideas on how tomake the annual New Year’s Party atthe Officers’ Club even better? E-mailto cristina.oxtra@minneapolis.af.mil.Lodging shuttleNorth Country Lodge offersshuttle transportation to and fromlodging to the Mall of America, VAHospital, Humphrey Terminal, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport,Officers’ Club, Light Rail Station, 88thRegional Readiness Center and 133rdAir National Guard Monday throughFriday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shuttle will dropoff and pick up at main entrances. Costis 5 per person for drop off & 5 perperson for pick up. Arrangements mustbe made at the front desk or by calling(612) 726-9440. This service is availableto everyone on base, not just lodgingguests.Space AA reminder for guests who want touse Space A at North Country Lodge,reservations must be made 30 days inadvance if there is low occupancy for athree-day period. Reservations can beextended if space is available.OSC luncheonThe Officers’ Spouses Club willhost a luncheon Oct. 18 at 11:30 a.m. atthe Officers’ Club. Cost is 12. Thespeaker will be Minnesota Hall of Fameaviator Elizabeth Strofus. She will betalking about her aviation career, whichbegan in the 1940s. For reservations,call Jan Olson at (952) 831-2438 orRoberta Gronemann at (763) 559-5286.CateringThe Officers’ Club and ServicesClub offer catering services for specialevents, such as birthday parties,graduation parties, bridal showers,weddings, anniversaries, baby showers, promotions, retirements, awardsbanquets, workshops and conferences.Both clubs are open to all ranksand military branches. Various room
VibesContinued from page 12sizes are available to accommodate upto 200 guests. Call the clubs’ cateringprofessionals at the Officers’ Club at(612) 767-1960 ext. 202 or the ServicesClub at (612) 713-1674.Rentalscount. Call (612) 919-5134.Rent camping gear, sports equipment for all seasons, trailers, canoes,kayaks, boats, party canopies, tables,chairs, lawn games and more at thebase Outdoor Recreation Center. Thecenter is located at Bldg. 778. Clubmembers get a 10-percent discount.Military units get a 20-percent dis-Fitness center hourstemporarily assigned to Grand ForksAFB under the Seasoning TrainingProgram (STP) Senior Airman Deal,Airmen 1st Class Quist and Williams,and Airman Grant. The servicessquadron would like to congratulateStaff Sgt. Harrington and SSG Regalwho recently graduated from 7-levelschool, and also Staff Sgt. Harringtonand Senior Airman Egan who completed the Fitness Specialist Course.Both schools were held at LacklandAFB in San Antonio, TX. Congratulations also goes out to Tech. Sgt. Graywho received an Achievement Medaland Master Sgt. Taormina, Capt.Uselding, and Chief Master Sgt.Traxler-Siehndel, all of whom receivedthe Meritorious Service Medal. The934th Services squadron will be intraining next month and food will beserved at the Services Club.Hamann and Staff Sgt. Del Deatherageboth of the Avionics section chipped inwith a Commendation Medal each. Oneof Sheet Metal’s finest, Senior AirmanHeather Olson, was deservedlyrecognized as Airman of the Quarter.Many newcomers this month:Desormey, Heikkila, & Morgan from theHydraulics Shop, Gutierrez fromElectro/Environmental, Brian Smithfrom Metals Technology, and Helppi inNDI. Congr
the new equipment and it's so much bigger now. It's really Col. Tim Tarchick and Margo Leslie cut the ribbon for the new Fitness Center. Photo by Master Sgt. Paul Zadach Photo by Master Sgt. Paul Zadach Margo Leslie talks with Military Legislative Assistants Martin Ludden and Margaret Cavanaugh. Ludden is MLA for Sen. Amy Klobuchar and
