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NIAGARA FALLS AIR RESERVE STATION
JANUARY 2018
KICKSTART YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
ATTEND A CLASS AT THE FITNESS CENTER!
NEW IN 2018:SIGN UP TO
RECEIVE TEXTS!
START PLANNING YOUR 2018 VACATION!
2 January 2018 Read The Loop Online At NiagaraFSS.com
Major Kenneth Enser 236-3329914th FSS Commander
Dawn Harris 236-2203914th FSS Deputy Commander
Captain Andrew Rodgers 236-3091107th FSS Commander
Michael Williams 236-2198914th FSS Chief of Services
SMSgt Michael Roach 236-2071914th FSS Superintendent / ART
SMSgt Timothy Gemsheim 236-2528107th Force Sustainment Superintendent
Airman & Family Readiness 236-2097Joel Smith, Director 236-3214Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 4 PM
Chapel914th UTA WEEKENDS: Sunday Catholic Mass 7 AM - 7:30 AMSunday Protestant Service 11 AM - 11:30 AM
EmploymentU.S. Civilians(GS) www.usajobs.govHuman Resources (NAF)www.NAFjobs.org
Falcon Club Cafe 236-2027Richard Nest, Manager
Call for Take Out 236-2329
BreakfastMonday-Friday 8-10 AMUTA Saturdays & Sundays 6-7 AM
LunchMonday-Friday 11 AM - 1 PMUTA Saturdays & Sundays 11 AM - 1 PM
DinnerUTA Saturdays 4:30-6 PM
Fuzzy Bison Lounge 236-2575Friday & Saturday 4-11 PMBar Menu Served 6-9 PM
Weddings & Special Events 236-2027
Fitness Center 236-2101Michael Scibilia, ManagerPaul Hackett, Exercise Physiologist 236-2506Monday - Friday 6 AM - 7 PMSaturdays 8 AM - 4 PM914th UTA Saturdays 6 AM - 8 PM914 UTA Sundays 8 AM - 4 PM107th UTA Saturdays 8 AM - 6 PM107th UTA Sundays 8 AM - 4 PM
Honor Guard 236-3182
ITT Discount Tickets 236-3090Joseph ScirvaniMonday - Thursday 9-11 AM
Lodging Niagara Lodge 236-2015(716) 236-2014 or 1-888-235-6343Edith Fose, Manager 236-2473Open Daily 6 AM - 10 PM
914th UTAFriday 24 HoursSaturday 6 AM - 2 AM Sunday 6 AM - 10 PM
107th UTAFriday 6 AM - MidnightSaturday 6 AM - 10 PMSunday 6 AM - 10 PM
The Loop 236-3061 Sponsorship & Advertising Alexa Gigliotti, Marketing Manager
Outdoor Recreation 236-3511 Equipment Check Out or 236-2101 TSgt Samuel Scalzo, Manager
IN THIS ISSUE... TEXT SIGN UP ..............3FREE TICKETS ...............4FITNESS CENTER ..........5
SCHOLARSHIP ..................6TRICARE CHANGES............7PLAN A VACATION! ...........8
LUNCH SPECIALS .............9MLK DAY SKIING.............11
Call 716-236-3635 for an appointment or stop in RM 229 BLDG 901. E-Mail: [email protected]
P E R S O N A L F I N A N C I A L COUNSELOR
THE HELP YOU NEED. FREE.
Tim Sobolewski, CFPPersonal Financial CounselorMilitary & Family Life Counselor Program
Debt Management
Saving & Investing
College Planning
Retirement
Elder Care
Estate Planning
Investments
TSP
529 Plans
Financial Planning
Divorce & Separation
First Time Home Buying
Job Change
Pre-Deployment
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NEW IN 2018 SIGN UP TO RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGES!
GET INFORMATION SENT STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE:- Weekly lunch specials - Base events/outings - General informationYou can unsubscribe at any time
SIGN UP AT: WWW.SURVEYFACE.COM/L/TEXT-SIGN-UP
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The University at Buffalo is offering FREE tickets to their Men’s & Women’s Basketball home games for the 2017-18 season!
Open to ALL Authorized Users of Niagara Falls ARS and their guests. “Authorized Users” are: all active duty or retired: military, TRs, ARTs, Guard Members, NAF employees and civilians of all branches of service in Western New York. If you have an ID card that gets you on base, you are eligible.
How It Works: Reserve Your Tickets Onlinewww.NiagaraFSS.com/5727
The deadline to sign up for tickets is 3 BUSINESS DAYS prior to the game you would like to attend. You will receive a confirmation e-mail from the FSS Marketing Office.
Your tickets will be waiting for you at the Will Call Desk at the UB Stadium. Identification is required to pick up tickets. Will call tickets can start to be picked up 90 minutes prior to kickoff.
Questions? Call the FSS Marketing Office at 716-236-3061.
Free Tickets
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FITNESS CENTER KICKSTART YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS!
TUESDAYTRX Legs/Back: 6:15 AM Circuit Training: 3:00 PM
WEDNESDAYCircuit Training: 11:15 AM
THURSDAYTRX Chest/Shoulders: 6:15 AM
Circuit Training: 3:00 PM
MONDAYTRX Chest/Shoulders: 6:15 AM
TRX Chest/Shoulders: 11:15 AM
FRIDAYTRX Legs/Back: 6:15 AM
TRX Legs/Back: 11:15 AM
Fitness Center 236-2101Exercise Physiologist 236-2506
Niagara University is offering limited complimentary tickets to their hockey and basketball home games for the 2017 - 2018 season! Open to ALL Authorized Users of Niagara Falls ARS and their guests. “Authorized Users” are: all active duty or retired: military, TRs, ARTs, Guard Members, NAF employees and civilians of all branches of service in Western New York. If you have an ID card that gets you on base, you are eligible.
Due to the limited number of complimentary tickets per game, tickets are first come, first served! Ticket requests must be made at least 3 business days in advance.
*Not all home gaves are eligible for free tickets. For these games, NU is offering tickets for $7. You must purchase these tickets through Niagara University.
View the schedule and request tickets at: www.NiagaraFSS.com/5622
Monday - Friday 6 AM - 7 PMSaturdays 8 AM - 4 PM914th UTA Saturdays 6 AM - 8 PM914 UTA Sundays 8 AM - 4 PM107th UTA Saturdays 8 AM - 6 PM107th UTA Sundays 8 AM - 4 PM
6 January 2018 Read The Loop Online At NiagaraFSS.comPaid Ads. No Federal Endorsement of Advertiser Intended.
Help Preserve the Growth and Prosperity of the Niagara Falls Air
Reserve Station
JOIN TODAY • 716-283-4008
MERRELL LANE MEMORIAL AVIATION SCHOLARSHIPApplications accepted January 1 - April 13, 2018
Open to ENLISTED members of ALL BRANCHES OF SERVICE assigned to the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station.
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must meet the following criteria: - Age 18-30 - Enlisted member currently assigned to the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station - Enrolled in an aviation related curriculum (see details at www.nimac.org OR member is enrolled in an accredited private pilot licensing program.
Visit www.NIMAC.org or call (716) 283-4008 for details and an application.
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TRICARE CHANGESChanges Beginning January 1, 2018
If you currently have TRICARE coverage you will be automatically converted to your respective TRICARE plan in 2018.
The table below outlines how enrollments will change:
Active Duty Family Members RetireesStateside Overseas Stateside Overseas
When do I need to register my child in DEERS?
Within 90 days of birth Within 120 days of birth
Within 90 days of birth
Within 120 days of birth
What happens when I regis-ter my child in DEERS?
If you live in a stateside PSA, your child is auto-matically enrolled in TRI-CARE Prime. If you don’t live in a PSA, your child will be enrolled in TRI-CARE Select. You have 90 days from the day you enter your child in DEERS to change their plan, such as TRICARE Prime Remote or US Family Health Plan
Your child will be au-tomatically enrolled in TRICARE Select. You have 90 days from the day you enter your child in DEERS to change their plan to TRICARE Prime Over-seas or TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas if they are command sponsored
Your child isn’t automatically enrolled in a TRICARE plan. You have 90 days (120 days overseas) from the date of your child’s birth to enroll them in a plan
What if I don’t register my child in DEERS?
Your child doesn’t show as eligible and doesn’t have acces to military or civilian health care. Claims for your child deny starting when the child is 91 days old (121 overseas)
What if I register my child in DEERS but don’t enroll in a plan?
Your child is only eligible for health care and pharmacy services at a military hospital or clinic on a space-available basis. Your child doesn’t have access to civilian health care or retail or mail order pharmacy services. TRICARE won’t pay on any claims starting when your child is 91 days old (121 overseas)
What if I register my child in DEERS late?
Your child is auto-matically enrolled in TRICARE Prime or TRI-CARE Select when they are entered in DEERS. Coverage is back-dated to the date of birth. You have 90 days from the day you enter your child in DEERS to change their plan, such as TRICARE Prime Remote or US Fam-ily Health Plan. If you change plans during this period, coverage for you new plan will be backdated to the date of birth. You will need to ask the contractor to re-process any claims that were denied or should be processed under your childs new plan
Your child will be au-tomatically enrolled in TRICARE Select. Cov-erage will be back-dated to the date of birth. You will need to ask the contractor to re-process any claims that were denied
For 2018 Only: Your child is only eligible for health care and pharmacy services at a military hospital or clinic on a space available basis. You need to enroll your child in a TRICARE plan as soon as possible. Coverage isn’t backdated to the date of birth. You are responsible for costs starting when your child is 91 days old (121 overseas) until your child is enrolled in a plan Starting in 2019: Your child is only eligible for health care and pharmacy services at a military hospital or clinic on a space-available basis. You will need to wait for the open enrollment season or another qualifying life event to enroll your child in a plan. Coverage isn’t backdated to the date of birth. You are responsible for costs starting when your child is 91 days old (121 overseas) until your child is enrolled in a plan
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NIAGARA ITT
TOURS
TRAVELNiagara ITT has your discounts for Disney World & Universal Studios, plus additional theme parks throughout the country. ITT also has discounts for GoCards/Explorer Passes for many U.S.
Call 716-236-3090 And Start Planning Your Vacation Today!cities & can help you save money when you stay at Red Roof Inns or Choice Hotels locations! Plus, find out how you can save on Sandals & Beaches resorts, cruises, and lodging all over the world!
TICKETS
START
PLANNING
YOUR 2018
VACATION!
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LUNCH SPECIALS5
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Chicken Cordon BleuSandwich, $8.95
CAC House Grille, $8.95
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Swiss MushroomBurger, $7.95
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Chicken Fajita w/ Chips, $7.95
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Fish Taco, $6.95
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Buffalo ChickenWings, $7.95
Meatball Hoagie, $8.95
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Salisbury Steak, $7.95
Italian Sausage Hoa-gie, $7.95
Chicken Parm Sandwich, $6.95
Fried Bologna, $6.95
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Fish & Chips, $6.95
Buffalo Chicken Wings, $7.95
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Crispy Chicken Salad, $8.95
Chili in a Bread Bowl, $6.95
Beef & CheeseMelt, $7.95
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Polish Sausage Supreme, $7.95
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Hot Roast Beef Sandwich, $7.95
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IT’S NOW EASIER THAN EVER TO BE A CLUB MEMBER!
No credit card sign-up required, and more payment options!
JOIN TODAY! Your Club Membership Is Valid At All Air
Force Clubs!
236-202729
Buffalo Chicken Tacos, $7.95
Hot Turkey Sandwich, $7.95
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Buffalo Burger, $7.95
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Serving Lunch 11 AM - 1 PMOpen Monday - Friday Serving Breakfast 8 AM - 1030 AM
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7 Night Resort Stays
$349 Online Space-A
ITT 236-3090
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Holiday Valley SkiingMonday 15 January 2017 (MLK Day)
$15*INCLUDES:
All Day Lift Ticket, Rental Equipment (Ski/Board, Helmet), $10 Voucher to use at any
of the lodges.
In addition, we are offering a limited number of tickets for lessons.
LESSONS: Option #1 - “Beginner Lessons”- Includes lessons, beginner
area lift ticket and rental equipment. Option #2 - “Learn to Ski Better”- Includes lessons, all area lift
ticket and rental equipment
FEE*: Cash/check -- $15 per participant, $20 per participant WITH lessons
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? ONLY Current Military Members of the
Niagara Falls ARS and 4 immediate family members
For Questions, Call The Fitness Center at 236-2101
Please sign up at the Fitness Center, or in the Lobby of the
CAC during Lunch of the January 914th UTA
**Due to the popularity of this event, FEES MUST BE COLLECTED AT TIME OF
SIGN UP (No Exceptions)
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