BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. –
News Briefs is a list of unit events and information for 940th Air Refueling Wing personnel.
OG, 314th Change of Command ceremony
The 940th Operations Group Change of Command and 314th Air Refueling Squadron Assumption of Command ceremonies are Nov. 4, 2006 at 10 a.m. in the 940 OG briefing room. If attending, please arrive by 9:45 a.m. Col. David Mitchell will relinquish command of the 940 OG to Col. David Goodhue, and Lt. Col. Dale Bellissimo will assume command of the 314 ARS. Colonel Mitchell will be the new 940th Air Refueling Wing vice commander.
First Sergeant Selection Board
The 940 ARW is holding a First Sergeant Selection Board Jan. 5, 2007. All senior master sergeants, master sergeants, and technical sergeants who are eligible for immediate promotion to master sergeant are eligible to apply by Dec. 3, 2006. For more information, please see the article at http://www.940arw.afrc.af.mil/news or contact Master Sgt. Brian Marr at (530) 634-1847.
Combined Federal Campaign needs donations
The Combined Federal Campaign for Beale Air Force Base runs through Nov. 7, 2006. The 940th has a tradition of excellence in supporting CFC with a generous spirit of giving to help others in need. To make a donation or for more information, please see each unit's CFC representative.
Veteran's Day Parade
The Yuba-Sutter Veterans Day Parade is Nov. 11, 2006 at 11 a.m. in Marysville. The 940th needs volunteers to march in the parade, or come out and cheer for the unit. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Clinton Baker or Tech. Sgt. Alan Vanderaa via military email.
Wing holiday party
The 940th holiday party is scheduled for Dec. 3, 2006 at the Recce Point Club from noon until sign-out. Festivities include music, food and Santa Claus. Parents should provide a wrapped gift for Santa to give their child and either bring it to the club or drop it off at the Family Support office. For more information, contact the Family Support office at 530-634-1866/1867.
Angel Tree
The 940th "Angel Tree" needs new unwrapped toys for children from a charitable organization. To participate, see unit orderly rooms for an "Angel," which provides information about the child in need. Bring the unwrapped gifts to Family Support by Dec. 2, 2006. For more information, contact Family Support at 530-634-1866/1867.
Canned food drive
The annual canned food drive competition runs through Dec. 2, 2006. Squadrons compete against each other for the best food display. Family Support also needs recommendations of families in the area who need a food basket, which will be provided by the canned food drive. For more information, contact the Family Support office at 530-634-1866/1867.
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