News Briefs: June 23 through June 29 Published June 23, 2014 By Staff Reports 90th Missile Wing Public Affairs F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. -- PTSD awareness competition The 90th Medical Group and 90th Force Support Squadron will host a base track competition to raise awareness for post-traumatic stress disorder June 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. on the Freedom Hall Fitness Center outdoor track. Several track events are scheduled as well as a walk around the track. Those interested can call 773-6175 to sign up. 90th MDG offers sports physicals Eligible patients needing a sports physical screening can visit the F.E. Warren Medical Treatment Facility. The 90th Medical Group has many available appointments during regularly scheduled clinic hours: Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To schedule a physical, call the appointment line at 773-3461. Sports physical appointments will be open to TRICARE Prime (enrolled at the clinic or off base), and TRICARE Standard enrollees. Space is limited. Compensation preferences The Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission is accepting input on the comment section on their public web site, www.mcrmc.gov. Written comments may also be mailed to the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission, P.O. Box 13170, Arlington, VA. 22209. These tools help ensure they are aware of preferences and concerns. SGLI monthly premium change Effective July 1, the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program will adjust the SGLI monthly premium rate from 6.5 cents to 7 cents per $1,000 of insurance. This means, for example, a premium increase from $26 to $28 a month for servicemembers with the maximum $400,000 of life insurance. All servicemembers will continue to pay an additional $1 for Traumatic Injury Protection coverage. Please visit www.benefits.va.gov/insurance to view a table of the new rates for all coverage amounts and learn more about the premium change. Sexual assault discussion The F.E. Warren community can learn more about issues regarding sexual assault and how they can make a difference, by attending a short video and discussion on victim blaming in Building 242 on one of the following dates: June 24 or 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information call 773-3482 or 773 3483. Blood drive United Blood Services will visit F.E. Warren for a blood drive June 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. They currently have a critical need for O+, O-, A- and B- blood types. For more information or to sign up, visit http://www.bloodhero.com/ and enter sponsor code "fewarren," call 638-3326. Legal office closure The 90th Missile Wing legal office will be closed June 27 beginning at noon for an official function. For more information, call 773-2256. Rockies Military Day The Colorado Rockies are inviting F.E. Warren Airman to participate in a Military Day event July 6 during a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Tickets are free for active duty and $14 dollars for family and friends. Airmen are also invited to represent Warren in an on-field flag unfurling before the game. Base tours The 90th Missile Wing Public Affairs Office and Warren ICBM & Heritage Museum hosts monthly tours of the base for the general public. The tours are the last Thursday of each month from May to October. The tours begin at 1 p.m. at the main base gate where a bus/van will meet guests. For more information, visit http://www.warren.af.mil/library/basetours.asp or email 90mw.pa@us.af.mil. Pool re-opens The Warren Aquatics Center re-opened its doors Memorial Day weekend and will remain open Mondays through Saturdays until Labor Day weekend. The hours of operation will be 11 a.m. through 7 p.m. each day. The center will have specific hours for adult lap swim and open swim: Adult lap Swim · Tuesdays through Fridays - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Open Swim · Tuesdays through Fridays - 1 to 5 p.m. · Saturdays - 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.