News Briefs Dec. 9 to Dec. 15 Published Dec. 9, 2013 By Staff Reports 90th Missile Wing Public Affairs F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. -- The following are the news briefs for this week. Commander's call Col. Tracey Hayes, 90th Missile Wing commander, hosts a series of commander's calls Dec. 17 to Dec. 19 in the base theater. The commander's call is mandatory for all Airmen and is highly encouraged for all DoD and contract civilians. · Dec. 17 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. for maintenance group and the medical group; · Dec. 18 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. for wing staff agencies and missile support group; and · Dec. 19 from 9 to 9:30 a.m. for the operations group and security forces group Airmen must be seated at least 15 minutes prior to the start time. If you are unable to make the designated time, attend when you can. Blood drive The 90th Medical Group will be hosting a blood drive Dec. 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the medical clinic room Q1. For more information, call the medical group at 773-2057. New Years Eve events · The Trail's End Club hosts a New Years Eve party Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Prices are currently $25 for club members and $30 for non-club members. The price increases after Dec. 23. The party is Casino themed where you can buy prizes with your winnings, and will have heavy hors d'oeurves, a champagne toast, music, and more. For more information, contact the club at 773-3048. · The Warren Lanes Bowling Center hosts a New Years Eve party Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Prices are: $15 for 12 and under and $25 for 13 and older. All you can eat pizza is an extra $7.50. Space is limited to a maximum of 60 Airmen. Fraud alert for veterans Veterans should be aware of a marketing scam targeting callers trying to reach the Department of Veterans Affairs National Call Center or GI Bill Call Center. A marketing company has established two fraudulent numbers that differ from the two official VA call center numbers by one digit. If the fraudulent number is dialed by mistake, the answering party will offer a gift card and try to obtain personal and financial information, including credit card information, from the caller. The answering party may even transfer the caller to the VA after the caller's information is obtained. Note that VA will never ask you for a credit card number or banking information over the phone. Operation Provide Joy volunteer opportunities There are a lot of good opportunities here for community service hours or to just get caught up in the holiday spirit by giving to those less fortunate. Below is a list of events being held on base in support of Operation Provide Joy: · Dec. 13 - Gift wrapping at the 90th Operations Group Conference Room from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. · Dec. 14 - OPJ Set Up at Fall Hall from 5 to 7:30 a.m. · Dec. 14 - OPJ Party from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. · Dec. 14 - OPJ Clean Up from 1 to 2:45 p.m. Toys for Tots F.E. Warren is in need of POCs from each group for the Toys for Tots emergency toy drive POCs are will inform Airmen in their squadron that the drive is under way and will report the number of toys collected. Collection bins will be dropped off at each group and colleced on Dec. 11. People interested in helping should contact Senior Airman Alexander Stephens at 773-2669 or Senior Airman Gregory Jones or Master Sgt. Jason Marks at 773-2669. Donate decorations to dorms To help dorm residents feel the holiday spirit, dorm management is collecting holiday decorations for the dorms. Donate used or unwanted decorations - such as artificial trees, lights, tree ornaments, wreaths, and greenery - to the Dorm Manager's office, Bldg. 230 on the corner of Randall Ave. and Vesle Dr. or call Staff Sgt. Matt Barbett or Mr. Singhas at 773-2163 or 773-2642 to come and pick up the donation. Fitness on Demand Fitness on Demand allows the 90th Force Support Squadron to offer more fitness classes without breaking the budget. Another plus to the system is the ability to reserve the Fitness on Demand room for private workouts or for a squadron function. Just find an open time in the schedule and the fitness center staff can reserve the room. A second Fitness on Demand room will be installed in the Independence Hall Fitness Center. For more information, call 773-6175. Free holiday keepsake for children of deployed The Arts and Crafts Center offers a free holiday keepsake for the children of deployed service members. Dependents with a deployed parent can stop by the arts and crafts center to receive an ornament or keepsake to send to your loved ones. For more information, call 773-3754 or 773-3166. 90th MDG Resiliency Classes The 90th Medical Group offers resiliency classes throughout the month: · Anger management class - Dec. 10 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. · Stress management and finding your greatness - Dec. 13 or Dec. 22 from 11:3- a.m. to 1 p.m. · Planning for success in the nuclear enterprise and beyond - Dec. 17 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. · How to avoid dating a jerk or jerkette class- Dec. 19 from 10 to 11:30 p.m. · Sleep clinic - a two week seminar hosted every other Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. For more information or to reserve a spot in a class, call 773-2998.