Volume 1, Issue 4 February 2017 Key Spouse Newsletter · Key Spouse to resign - either voluntarily for per-sonal reasons or career moves - please have him/ her sign and complete a
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2017 has been dubbed
“The Year of the Family” &
the Key Spouses of the 2d
Maintenance Squadron
wasted no time in imple-
menting this year’s theme.
On 19 Jan, the Key Spous-
es of the 2 Maintenance
Group hosted a collabora-
tive effort to consolidate
and unify the squadrons
with a unique and unprece-
dented group wide event.
2MXS Key Spouse, Mrs.
Vicki Kraus, spearheaded
this event together with
2AMXS & 2MUNS.
This initiative was motivat-
ed by the need to “de-
stress, relax, and enjoy a
healthier life style,” - Mrs.
Kraus. It also provided the
perfect venue for camara-
derie amongst fellow 2MXG
spouses.
Spouses were invited to
the Mind-Body-Spirit Event;
where Hoban Hall was
transformed into a soothing
retreat. Here they were
introduced they begin their
wellness journey with the
“Mind Connection” by Capt
Marc Patience of 2MDG
Mental Health, who remind-
ed the audience a healthy
mind, healthy body connec-
tion is the key to a much
healthier & happier life.
They also heard from a local
nutritionist, Ms. Haley Bag-
well, who talked to the
spouses about making
healthy & conscious eating
choices.
They were then treated to a
light yoga session with their
very own 2AMXS Spouse,
Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson.
To cap the evening off,
spouses enjoyed refresh-
ments & door prizes from
Whole Foods!!!
Onsight childcare was also
provided by several volun-
teers from 2MXG so the
spouses could unwind while
their children played.
All in all, this benchmark
event was truly a success
and we hope to see more
events such as this across
the installation. Kudos to
our 2MXS, 2AMXS & 2MUNS
Key Spouses!!!
Volume 1, Issue 4
2MXG “Mind-Body-Spirit Event” was a Success!
Commander’s Corner…. Resignation Letters
Within the military life cycle,
transition is to be expected.
PCS’s, separations & retire-
ments are as inescapable
as death and taxes in our
Air Force culture. With that
being said, when and if the
time has come for a unit’s
Key Spouse to resign -
either voluntarily for per-
sonal reasons or career
moves - please have him/
her sign and complete a
letter of resignation. The
letter should be filed with
the A&FRC Key Spouse
Administrators so we can
ensure we have the most
current and up-to-date
personnel rosters. This
helps keep our distro list
current & accurate. Please
contact Mrs. Lyle @ 456-
8400 if a resignation letter
template is needed.
February 2017
Key Spouse Newsletter
Dates to Know
4 Feb, 0830 - Key Spouse Initial Training
8 Feb, 0900 - Bundles for Babies
11 Feb, 1000 - Sibshops
20 Feb - AFRC CLOSED
22 Feb, 0900 - Heart Link
28 Feb, 1800 Key Spouse meeting
Refresher Training Recap 2
Initial Training 411 2
Shout out!!! 3
Give Parents a Break 3
Heart Link update 3
Announcements 4
Military Saves Week 4
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
For this month’s Key Spouse
Training, we started with
some important topics. Mr.
Todd Makamson, from the
A&FRC, shared some basic
information about the forth-
coming new Blended Retire-
ment System (BRS). He
provided general awareness
so our Key Spouses have
some insight and knowledge
as the new program begins
to unfold and impacts our
newer generation of Airmen
and their families.
We then heard from Mrs.
Adriane Banks, the Domestic
Abuse Victim Advocate (DAVA).
She provided our Key Spouses
with additional tools and re-
sources to assist them should
they find themselves in a situa-
tion where a spouse and/or child
in their squadron may be experi-
encing domestic abuse.
We then moved into our refresh-
er training, where we mixed it up
a little bit!! We broke out in
teams and played Jeopardy!!!!
Congratulations to Team 2 for
sealing the win with a whopping
4,000 points!!! The winning team
took home some delicious
bundlets from a local bakery,
because, who doesn’t like
cake?!?! :) Thanks to every-
one that was able to make it
out! We will offer our next
refresher training later on in
the spring.
pick up.
Vouchers must be
picked up before 3 Feb
(but it is not recom-
mended to wait that
long)
Childcare is provided
through the FCC pro-
gram
www.militarychildcare.c
om
Lunch is provided -
We will be offering Key
Spouse Initial Training on
Saturday, 4 February from
0830-1530. Training will
take place in the A&FRC. A
few things to keep in mind:
Onsite childcare is not
provided
Childcare vouchers ARE
available! The spouse
must come by the
A&FRC front desk to
please do not make
lunch plans as a work-
ing lunch is necessary
to keep the class agen-
da on track
Key Spouse appoint-
ment letters MUST be
turned in prior to or the
day of training - no
letter = no training,
sorry :(
Please call 456-8400
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Key Spouse Refresher Training Recap
Key Spouse Initial Training
2 AMXS - Mrs. Lena Delia
2 CES - Mrs. Lyndsi Jamison
2FSS - Mrs. Storie Curran
Thanks for joining us!!!
“Courage doesn’t always
roar. Sometimes courage
is the quiet voice at the
end of the day saying, ‘I
will try again
tomorrow.’” - Mary Ann
Radmacher
KEY SPO USE N EWSL ETT ER
VO L UME 1, ISSUE 4
Mrs. Rachel Penwell, 2d
Munitions Squadron, is this
month’s feature Key
Spouse!! Mrs. Penwell is
known throughout her
squadron as an invaluable
resource for information.
She takes the initiative to
have her “ears to the
ground” to ensure the
2MUNS spouses are receiv-
ing the assistance they
need. She stepped up to
coordinate meal trains for
those effected by last
spring’s horrific flooding
and on several occasions,
serves as a liaison between
the spouses and First Ser-
geant. She makes sure her
spouses know who their
1Sgt is and provides a path-
way so they can seek further
assistance if needed.
Whether spouses need infor-
mation about obtaining a
referral, how to get prescrip-
tions refilled or helping to
coordinate the movement of
a deployed Airman’s spouse,
Mrs. Penwell is on it. She
networks with new inbound
spouses connecting them to
the squadron, and is open to
ideas that help keep their
Key Spouse program vibrant
and successful. Mrs. Pen-
well’s dedication and tenaci-
ty are an integral part of
2MUNS and help close the
gap between the military and
our families. Thank you to
the 2MUNS leadership for
recognizing the exceptional
contributions Mrs. Penwell
makes to the squadron.
please call the A&FRC
Front Desk @ 456-8400.
Please help us spread the
word about this fun event.
There are lots of great door
prizes and it’s the perfect
opportunity for new spous-
es to network and get
plugged into Barksdale.
Please note this month’s
HeartLink will occur during
the duty day, instead of it’s
usual evening time. If a
spouse from your unit
plans to attend and is need
of childcare, please have
him/her stop by the A&FRC
to pick their childcare
voucher no later than Fri-
day, 17 February (our of-
fice will be closed on Mon-
day, 20 Feb for President’s
Day). For further questions,
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Give Parents a Break Guidelines
2MUNS Key Spouse Highlight Mrs. Rachel Penwell
***HeartLink Time Change - 9a.m. - 2p.m.***
The Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) in partner-
ship with the Child Development Center
(CDC) provide military parents a break
from the stresses of parenting. AFAS rec-
ognizes that Air Force families are subject
to unique stressors due to the nature of
military life - deployments, remote tours of
duty, extended work hours, etc. Families
are often separated from spouses as well
as from extended family members who
might otherwise offer support. This pro-
gram Is not limited to deployed spouses
only, but is open to parents facing family
life stressors. Referrals can be made by
Squadron Commanders, First Sergeants,
Chaplains, Family Advocacy Personnel,
Medical Personnel, and/or Airman & Fami-
ly Readiness Personnel.
This year’s Give Parents A Break Schedule
is as follows:
10 February 1830-2230
10 March 1830-2230
12 May 1830-2230
9 June 1830-2230
14 July 1830-2230
11 August 1830-2230
8 September 1830-2230
13 October 1830-2230
3 November 1830-2230
8 December 1830-2230
2017 Military Saves Week
27 February – 3 March
“Set a Goal, Make a Plan, Save Automatically”
Get started on reducing the financial stress for you and your family. The theme,
“Set a Goal, Make a Plan, Save Automatically,” is designed to encourage every-
one to establish financial goals, develop an action plan to reach those goals, and
start saving automatically. This will allow you to establish an emergency sav-
ings, reduce debt, and build wealth. The website provides you information on
multiple financial issues as well as access to a FREE credit report and score.
Start now and enjoy the positive effects of financial stability (No More Stress!!).
During this week, the A&FRC staff will focus on helping you get financially fit.
Monday – Friday, come on in and talk with one of our financial counselors and
get a FREE credit report and FICO score.
To learn more about Military Saves and take the Saver’s Pledge, go to
www.militarysaves.org. For more information contact the Airman & Family
Readiness Center at 456-8400.
7 Feb 1200 Communication During the De-
ployment Cycle This workshop is designed to assist couples with the
challenges many face due to deployment. Discussion
and group exercises will address normal concerns.
Couples will identify their individual concerns, and
then apply resources and tools to assist with effective
communication, problem-solving, and self-action
strategies regarding concerns.
27 Feb 1100 & 1700 Saving Basics: Building
a Sound Foundation: Learn basic money management skills. Setting
goals, emergency savings, budgets, spend plans, establishing credit, long term savings,
and other financial items will be discussed.
28 Feb 1800 Key Spouse monthly meeting
This month’s meeting will feature guest speak-
ers from the Sexual Assault Prevention office
& Mental Health Suicide Prevention.
28 Feb 1100 & 1700 Growing Wealth (Do you Want to be a Millionaire?): Learn how you
can reach your long term financial goals by
letting your money work for you. We’ll discuss basic investment products and which ones
might be right for you. Let’s get rich together!
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