News Briefs: Jan. 27 to Feb. 2

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Active duty transition open house
The 153rd Airlift Wing hosts an active duty to air National Guard open house in the Wyoming Air National Guard Dining Facility Jan. 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. The open house will provide information to people looking to transition off active duty into the air national guard. For more information, call 307-772-6748.

Mighty Ninety Safe Ride Program
The 90th Missile Wing has started a new program designed to provide rides to Airmen who need them. No matter what the reason, the Mighty Ninety Safe Ride program can provide you with free transportation. The safe ride program is available every day. For more information or to schedule a ride, call 773-4663.

Warren Spouses Club 2014 Scholarships
The Warren Spouses club is now taking applications for academic scholarships. To be eligible, students must be a high school senior or enrolled in college and be a dependent or spouse of a military member in active duty, guard or reserve who is assigned to F.E. Warren or a retired Military member who resides in Laramie County. Applications are available online at www.warrenspousesclub.org/scholarship. Application deadline is March 7.

Superbowl party
The 90th Missile Wing Chapel staff hosts a free Superbowl party for dorm Airmen Feb. 2 in the Airman's Oasis, located in the basement of Bldg. 248. The festivities begin at kickoff and will include pizza, wings, subs, cake and refreshments.

Single Airmen indoor skydiving
Outdoor recreation hosts a single Airmen indoor skydiving day trip Feb. 8. Soar on a column of air in our vertical wind tunnel at SkyVenture Colorado. Trip will depart Outdoor Rec. at 9 a.m. and return about 3 p.m. Fee is $25 and includes transportation and your flight. Bring money for lunch afterwards. The trip is limited to the first 14 single Airmen to sign up. Registration opens to everyone Feb. 3.

Youth baseball registration
Baseball registration for children ages 7 thru 12 begins Feb. 3 at the Youth Center. The cost is $75 and includes uniforms and most equipment. Register before Feb. 14 and save an additional $5. A mandatory parent meeting will be held Mar. 18 at 6 p.m. at the Youth Center. Practice begins Mar. 31, weather permitting.

Wings of fire contest
The Trail's End Club hosts a hot wing eating contest Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. How many hot wings can you eat in two minutes? A $10 entry fee includes wings and ice cream to soothe the burn. Cash prizes will be awarded for top performers.

Free movie, refreshments
F.E. Warren's Lead 5/6 hosts a free showing of the movie Frozen in the base theater Feb. 14 at 3:30 p.m. There will also be a free small popcorn and soft drink with the movie. There are only 100 spots available and people must sign up to attend the showing. For more information or to sign up, call 773-3040.

CAP office: providing helpful tools
The Computer and Electronic Accommodations Program staff works with individuals to ensure the federal community complies with federal laws and assists in creating a more accessible information environment. CAP is committed to giving service members the tools to prepare them for employment opportunities in the public or private sectors by allowing them to maximize their abilities. CAP offers a number of online tools to help our customers, including:
· Online training: A series of online training modules to help federal employers understand how simple and beneficial hiring employees with disabilities can be.
· Assistive technology videos: A series of short videos to demonstrate available assistive technology.
· CAP mobile app: Stay up to date on new assistive technology, disability events and more on the go.
· Social media: Stay connected with CAP on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
The CAP office is available to answer any disability or accommodation related questions. For further information and to use our online tools, please visit www.cap.mil, contact CAP at 703-614-8416 or by email at cap@mail.mil for federal employees or cap.wsm@mail.mil for wounded service members.

Designated drivers needed
The Annual Awards Banquet is Jan. 31 and they are in need of 10 designated drivers for the event. DDs can either attend the ceremony - cost of ticket is on them - or they can meet up at 8 p.m. and enjoy some pizza and soda. Send Master Sgt. Randal Schroeder an email. Be sure to say if you plan on attending the ceremony or meeting downstairs. UOD civilian attire if you are not planning on attending the ceremony.

New EPR, OPR forms
New Officer and Enlisted Performance Report and Feedback forms have been released. This means that any EPR or OPR closing on or after Jan. 1 must be copied and pasted to the new form. For more information, call 773-4306.

Automated Housing Referral Network
The Department of Defense sponsorship of the Automated Housing Referral Network has expired. Housing offices will no longer manage rental listings or communicate with Airmen and property owners through AHRN. The AHRN website will continue to operate as a commercial entity and registered users will be prompted to review and accept an updated user agreement. The Air Force Housing public website, www.housing.af.mil, is still available and provides a venue for members to obtain specific installation information on family, unaccompanied and privatized housing.

The Housing Management Office at F.E. Warren AFB remains committed to providing members with affordable, adequate housing and will continue to provide referral and relocation services. HMO will maintain available rental listings using a government-managed system. Airmen and their families are encouraged to contact or visit the military housing office to receive assistance in locating suitable housing. For more information, contact the housing office at 307-773-1840 Mondays thru Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Twisted Tuesdays
The Bowling Center hosts Twisted Tuesdays every Tuesday in January from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get a strike when there is a colored-head pin and receive a free game of bowling.

Gym safety
Due to the high traffic in the Freedom Hall Fitness Center and the retraction of the rule requiring patrons to hand-carry their shoes into the gym, people have encountered unsafe floor conditions. The fitness staff sweeps and mops regularly, but it is difficult to keep up with the dust, dirt, snow and salt that is brought in with the weather. The fitness center staff asks gym patrons to keep this in mind when coming into the gym.