The White Falcon - 02.03.2006, Síða 3

AFN Keflavik's weekly cgll in show ‘Icebreaker’
The “Icebreaker” of February 14, informed
viewers about several programs designed to
improve the community.
The United States Air Forces Europe (USAFE)
has Command Special Interest Projects to help
its members attain the most knowledge and teach
them how to work smarter with fewer resources.
“Icebreaker” featured four of these projects;
Combat Fitness, Combat Nighthawk, Combat
Proud and Combat Touch.
Combat Fitness gives airmen the tools they
need to help stay “fit to fight.” At the core of the
program is the FITLINXX computer program,
which allows members to log their workouts and
keep track of their progress. The system also
offers members information on fitness and nutri-
tion and gives members with lower physical train-
ing assessment scores information on how they
may be able to improve their scores.
Combat Nighthawk gives senior non-commis-
sioned officers (SNCOs), non-commissioned offi-
cers (NCOs) and company grade officers (CGOs)
an opportunity to visit work centers whose mem-
bers work nights and weekends. The visits give
both the visitors and the work center members a
chance to meet each other and exchange informa-
tion. Shift workers get a chance to meet SNCOs,
NCOs and CGOs from the 85th Group and the
visitors get a chance to see what happens in work
centers they may otherwise not have seen and
learn more about the total mission of the whole
group.
Combat Proud improves the appearance of our
workplaces and fosters pride in the members who
work there. The program provides money to units
and dormitories for self-help projects and equip-
ment not otherwise provided for in the budget.
This past year Combat Proud provided money
for DVD players and exercise equipment in the
dorms. Combat Proud also facilitates community
clean-ups and helps units get the necessary tools
or supplies to accomplish their renovation needs.
Combat Touch focuses on the emotional and
spiritual well being of Air Force members. The
program offers spiritual growth seminars, work
center visits and volunteers to coach members in
CLEP and DANTES testing. The program goal is
to have at least 150 work center visits each month
so that airmen know who their chaplains are and
to provide an extra opportunity for them to build
relationships with their spiritual leaders.
Tune in to “Icebreaker” on Roller Channel 21
every Tuesday at 7 p.m. to see the latest events
and happenings in Keflavik.
Mediathon 2006
The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
(NMCRS) and Air Force Assistance Fund
(AFAF) are two service unique charities which
allow military members and family members to
help each other.
Each year, the two charities hold fund drives so
they will be able to help anyone who needs them
throughout the year. AFN Keflavik contributes a
week of time to hold a fundraiser as our contribu-
tion to the NMCRS and AFAF fund drives.
“Mediathon” offer community members a
chance to hear their favorite songs, bid on numer-
ous donated items and services and participate in
one of the exciting events.
The event is broadcast live on 104.1 FM and
Roller Channel 21 from 8 a.nr. to 6 p.m. to allow
as many people as possible the chance to partici-
pate.
This year’s event will be March 13 - 17.
Every year there are theme days and a major
event for the day.
Monday’s theme is Superhero Day and features
a Poker Tournament.
Tuesday is Tourist/Culture Day and offers a
Pie-in-the-Face contest.
Wednesday is Cops and Robbers Day and has
Security’s infamous “Jail-n-Bail.”
Thursday is Sports Day and includes the ever
popular “Icelandic Fear Factor.”
The week ends with a St. Patrick’s Day theme
and the Karaoke Finals.
The festivities actually have already begun.
Donations of services and items to be auctioned
off on air are already being collected by your
fund drive representatives. If you have an item or
a service you’d like to donate, contact your local
representative or Storekeeper 1st Class Travis
Wieneke at 4550 and find out how you can assist
this worthy cause.
Also this Sat., Mar. 4, contestants who want
to participate in the Karaoke competition will
be recording their songs. Show up at the Media
Center between 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. to make your
recording. We’ll play all performances through-
out the week and audience members will call in
pledges.
The top three money-makers in the adult and
children’s categories will perform live Fri. Mar.
17, in the afternoon. Donations will continue to be
accepted through these performances. The win-
ners will be the ones who make the most money.
During Mediathon, everything AFN does is
for money; even the music we play. Each song
will cost at least $1 and, if you don’t like what’s
playing, you can pay $2 to have the song bumped
from the air or $3 to have it bumped and replaced
with one you like better. As the song prices
increase so does the cost to bump and replace.
For example, if the requestor paid $10 for the
current song playing, then bumping would cost
$11 and bumping and replacing it with another
song of the “bumpers” choice would cost them a
$12 donation.
Last year the highest a song’s donation went
was more than $150 ... for one song!
Last year Mediathon raised more than $40,000
for the two charities.
This year with your generosity we know
NASKEF can do better.
If you have something you’d like to offer as
an auction item, whether it’s merchandise or a
service, call Wieneke at 4550 and he’ll make the
arrangements to pick it up.
If you’d like to volunteer during the week, call
4550 and we’ll get your contact information and
pass it to our coordinators.
But, most importantly, tune in to 104.1 FM
or Roller Channel 21 March 13 - 17 and enjoy
the fun!
Navy Marine Corps Relief Society: Provides education assistance to spouses overseas
Story by PHI Nathan Guimont
The Spouse Tuition Aid Program (STAP), offered by the Navy/Marine Corps
Relief Society, is a need-based education assistance program designed to provide
overseas-based spouses of active duty Sailors and Marines (on accompanied tours)
with an opportunity to pursue an undergraduate, graduate or occupational educa-
tion goal.
“This is a tremendous advantage that spouses have over other spouses stationed
stateside,” said Lt. Travis Hartman, Commander Navy Region Europe Navy/Marine
Corps Relief Society Coordinator. “Because this program is only offered overseas it
would behoove anyone to take advantage of this great program,” he said.
“The focus of STAP is the completion of a degree or certificate program that
will provide increased occupational opportunities for spouses of active duty mili-
tary members,” said Margaret Copson, Director of the Navy/Marine Corps Relief
Society in Naples, Italy.
Because contributions from Sailors and Marines are given back to other Sailors
and Marines in need, this particular program is fully funded by the Society’s
Reserve Fund. STAP provides a grant of up to 50 percent of the tuition cost, not
to exceed $350 per term for undergraduate studies and $400 per term for graduate
studies, up to a maximum of $l,750-$2,000 per year.
“STAP funds will not be used for pursuing a second Bachelors or Masters
degree.” said Copson. “Therefore, applicants must be seeking their first undergrad-
uate or graduate degree.”
Any applications for STAP should be made during scheduled dates regardless of
any school attended or degree program.
According to Copson, the next available dates to make an application appoint-
ment for STAP are now through April 3 for term dates ranging from March 27
- May 19.
During 2005, the Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society awarded 347 grants, totaling
$102,103 toward the Spouse Tuition Aid Program.
However, applicants should be aware that submission of an application does not
guarantee tuition aid nor does an award made for one term assure continued fund-
ing for future terms.
A,T. MAHAN HIGH SCHOOL
SY 2005-2006
Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences will be
held March 6 in the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR). Students
with their last name beginning with A-K 8-11 a.m. and L-
Z are scheduled for noon - 3 p.m.
Questions, comments, or concerns, call Sheleta Friley at 7008.
March 2, 2006
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