Heart Lin & FSS Weekly

The next Heart Link will be on Friday, August 3rd.  Please call the A&FRC for more details and get signed up if you are new to base, or want to know more about your base and the resources here.  This is a great opportunity for you as a spouse to get active and involved and be "in the know" about all the great things here at Mountain Home Air Force Base.  Call to register at 828-2458.

Also, keep your calendars marked for our ESC BBQ & Pool Party on Sunday, August 5th and our next general meeting on Tuesday, August 7th.  More details to come!

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In this issue:

•           Second Annual iTriathlon (see ad right)

•           Hook Up 2 Bowling 

•           Pro Shop Sale

•           9 Pin No-Tap

•           June Wine Tasting Trip (This Saturday)

•           Music in Motion

•           Gardening Class

•           Family Fun Day

•           Idaho Store Item of the Week

•           Outdoor Tween LaZer Tag  (Tonight!)

•           Kidz Klub

•           Scrap-All-Night Potluck

•           Golf Short Game Clinic

•           Firecracker 5k

Member Spotlight: Ashlee Walker

Meet ESC Member Ashlee Walker!!  Originally from Fort Walton Beach, FL and has been married 7 years to her Tsgt husband Jeff,  who is a Air Force Reserve In-Service Recruiter and they have one daughter, Sydney.

Here is a bit about Ashley in her own words:

I am a SAHM for the first time since being a mom. I have worked pretty much full time since we've been married until we moved out here in November. Since I haven't been able to find a job, I am going back to school this fall to start my degree in nursing. (Side note, Ashlee won 2 scholarships toward going back to school!!) I like to read, go shopping, cook, work, hang out with my friends and learn new things. I would like to get more involved with volunteering on base and when my daughter starts school as well!

Being an AF spouse means appreciating everything your spouse goes through being in the military. Sometimes we don't realize how hard their supervisor may come down on them, or how stressful passing that PT test really may be, or just how much of a headache being in the Air Force is in general. It's easy to forget all the sacrifices they make when they come home and throw their uniform all over the place and plop down on the couch to watch TV. Give them a break every once in a while, and don't forget to tell them how much you appreciate what they do for you and your family everyday!

I would be lost out here if I wasn't involved in the ESC. This is the first base where I have been involved with the Spouses' Club and it's been so great to meet all of the wonderful ladies and make new friends. These ladies know what you are going through and are always willing to help you out or give you advice whenever you need something.

Advice Ashley has for any new or new to Mountain Home AF Spouse -  Roll with the punches! You never know what the future holds when dealing with the military, so make the best of it. Join the ESC so you can make new friends and get involved!

Father's Day with the 366th FSS

Here is a list of things for you to do with your family 

Father's Day Weekend!

Bowling Center 828-6329
Bring the whole family in for an afternoon of bowling. Dads bowl for free on Sunday, 17 June when accompanied by their family.

Community Center 828-2246
Saddle up with us as we explore the mining ghost town of Silver City Idaho on Saturday, 16 June. Enjoy a horseback tour and lunch at the historic Idaho Hotel. Open to ages 6 and older for $70 (or $11 plus PLAYpass).

Outdoor Recreation 828-6333
For the rock hounders of the family, Outdoor Recreation is also taking a trip to the mountain ghost town of Silver City in search of quartz crystals and other gemstones on Saturday, 16 June. Open to ages 6 and older for $10. Sign up by 4      June.

Silver Sage Golf Course 828-6559
Father's Day (Sunday, 17 June), take advantage of our Family Golf Special after 2 p.m. Up to four family members can golf at reduced rates: $30 walking, $40 w/ one cart rental, $50 with two cart rentals.

Outdoor Recreation 828-6333
Give dad the thrill of a white water rafting experience for Father's Day. Leave the details of transportation, guides, and gear to us. Sign up now at Outdoor Recreation to reserve dad a spot on this day of adventure! Trips are scheduled or both 16 and 17 June.

Strike Marina 828-6333
Treat dad to a weekend at the lake with the family by calling today to reserve your cabin or watercraft at CJ Strike Marina. The marina is open Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day weekend for Jet Ski and boat rentals.

http://www.mhafbfun.com/temporary/Father's%20Day/Father's%20Day.pdf

June Happenings!!

Hello Spouses!!!  Hope you are enjoying your weekend!!

** Tuesday, June 5th at 6:30pm is our next general meeting.  We will be having our Self Defense training social afterwards, so make sure to wear comfortable clothing.  Mark is back and ready to teach us some "skillz"!!!  RSVP on the Facebook Event Link HERE or to the evite soon to come.

** Saturday, June 23rd from 9am to 4pm is our Car Wash Fundraiser at Les Schwab in Mountain Home.  Sign up sheets will be at the meeting, but if you can't make the meeting, please reply to this email if you would like to help out!!  Also please print and distribute where you can!  Here is the flyer... Download Document HERE

**  Gunfighter Wellness Calendar for June 2012 - Great programs and definitely worth a look!!  Register for as many as you can, as they are FREE!!!!

** FREE meals at Carl Miller Park/East Elementary this summer: -Food is free to anyone 18 and under; adults are $3.10 for lunch/$3.50 for dinner (there are several food choices each day) -Lunch is served at the "shack" at Carl Miller Park 11:30 to 12:30 -Dinner is served at East Elementary (right next to Carl Miller Park) 4:30 to 5:30 -Program runs from 1 June to 20 July -Monday thru Friday This is a good opportunity for no hassle, healthy food this summer! Definitely great for the Tot Time gatherings on Carl Miller Park days! There are picnic tables or bring a blanket to sit on. Any other questions call Brian Hershey 587-2573.

Summer Tot Time

Tot Time

Summer Park Schedule 2012

*Meeting times are 10 to noon

Fri, May 25^th:  Gunfighter Park

Tues, May 29^th : Legacy Park

Fri, Jun 1^st: Carl Miller Park

Tues, Jun 5^th: Gunfighter Park

Fri, Jun 8^th: Richard Aguirre Park

Tues, Jun12th: Richard Aguirre Park

Fri, Jun 15^th: Gunfighter Park

Tues, Jun 19^th: Carl Miller Park

Fri, Jun 22^nd: Richard Aguirre Park

Tues, Jun 26^th: Gunfighter Park

Fri, June 29^th: Legacy Park

Tues, Jul 3^rd: Carl Miller Park

Fri, Jul 6^th: Gunfighter Park

Tues, Jul 10^th: Richard Aguirre Park

Fri, Jul 13^th: Carl Miller Park

Tues, Jul 17^th: Gunfighter Park

Fri, Jul 20th: Legacy Park

Tues, Jul 24^th: Carl Miller Park

Fri, Jul 27^th: Gunfighter Park

Tues, Jul 31^st: Richard Aguirre Park

Fri, Aug 3^rd: Legacy Park

Tues, Aug 7^th: Gunfighter Park

Fri, Aug 10^th: Carl Miller Park

Park locations:

Gunfighter Park: on base in Gunfighter Manor housing area (across from Commissary)

Carl Miller Park: in town on American Legion Blvd next to East elem school and close to library (lunch/dinner is served free for kids during July!)

Richard Aguirre Park: in town close to Hospital; located next to town pool (open swim available for $1 in the afternoons with toddler/child pools and a splash area)

Legacy Park: in town on North Haskett and McMurtrey (there is also a duck/fishing pond)

Reminders and FSS Weekly

Happy Thursday All!!  We are having a great response from our deliveries of our breakfast burritos from Monday!  Another 100 deliveries tomorrow morning and some next Monday!  It's safe to say our Breakfast Burrito Fundraiser is a success!  If your spouse's squadron wants any delivered on Monday, have them contact Cheryl Chamberlain, at 208-585-7127 to preorder so we make sure we have enough!

Our next general meeting is Tuesday, June 5th at 6:30pm at the base chapel.  If you know any service member that is willing to volunteer for childcare, please reply back to this email.  We will have Mark coming to teach self defense, since he was unable to make this month's meeting.  Invite all the spouses you know to join in on this fun lively activity!

For those that live on base:  Due to decreased manning and increased work load associated with Housing Privatization, starting 11 May 12 the Housing Office will be closed to customers every Friday.  The housing maintenance contractor (SC Jones) will remain open  and residents can call them at 832-4643 for any housing maintenance issues.  Friday closures will continue until further notice.

Also, Privatization is scheduled to take effect August 1, 2012.  Before this takes effect, residents will be given the opportunity to attend an Information Forum which will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. May 21 at the Gunfighter Service Center. The Information Forum will be followed by three Lease Signing Forums from May 22 to 24 to sign a Tenant Lease Agreement to live in privatized housing or move off base.  Base housing residents will have the opportunity to sign their new leases on the day designated by the first letter in their last name as follows:  Tuesday, May 22 - Lease Signing, 2 to 6 p.m. (A-E); Wednesday, May 23 - Leasing Signing, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (F-O); Thursday, May 24 - Lease Signing, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (P-Z).  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the housing office at 828-2781. Additional information and facts regarding our housing privatization initiative can be found at http://newpreview.afnews.af.mil/mountainhome/library/basehousing/index.asp

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In this issue:

·   America’s Armed Forces Kids Run

·   Wiffle Ball Tournament

·   Gunfighter Stampede Half Marathon

·   Memorial 5k Run

·   Guy’s Night

·   Girl’s Day In

·   Monte Carlo Bowl

·   Community Yard Sale

·   2012 Spring Spa Day

·   Need Party Balloons?

·   Scrap-All-Night Potluck

·   Framing Class

·   Mother’s Day Brunch at the Gunfighter Club

·   Idaho Store Item of the Week

Member Spotlight: Kristi Holwege

Meet Key Spouse & ESC Social Committee Chairperson Kristianne (Kristi) Holwege!!! Originally from Boise, ID, her husband is TSgt. John Holwege, AMXS and they have been married for 7 years, but have known each other for 9. They have two daughters, Alyson & Kyla.

Here's a bit about Kristi in her own words:

I am a busy stay at home mom who keeps busy with my daughter's Girl Scout activities and school activities, I am also a busy wife as well as full-time student working on finishing up my Master's degree in Human Resource Management this September. I love to garden, camp, hike, fish, cook, watch movies, eat out at restaurants, and spend time with family and friends.

Being an AF spouse means supporting the AF and my husbands career choice. It also means a way of life for us that we chose together as a team and keeping a positive attitude about it despite the scarifies we have to make together. It means appreciating what he does to support his family and his country and he appreciating my role in what I do to support him. It also means being able to be strong and independent and carry on with our life when he's gone, but also keeping my marriage and family strong.

I have met so many wonderful friends through the ESC who have become my military family and my biggest support group when I have needed help. Being the Social Committee chairperson has also been beneficial as I know my job is helping military spouses enjoy their time here and putting on family events to allow families to get out and have fun together.

Advice Kristi has for any new or new to base AF spouse - Be flexible and have a sense of humor. There are going to be some good times and some bad times, but if you be flexible and accept that change is a large part of the military you'll adapt easier. Having a sense of humor is a great defense mechanism as well as coping mechanism to get you through the tough times. GET OUT and enjoy the area you're stationed at, it's going to be your home for a while whether you like it or not and complaining about it is not going to do any good. Join the ESC and find ways to get involved with the base, it's a great way to make friends, especially with moving to a new base and not knowing anyone.