1 00:00:00,808 --> 00:00:02,400 (upbeat music) 2 00:00:02,400 --> 00:00:05,137 - Hello and welcome to the virtual May 2020, 3 00:00:05,137 --> 00:00:06,680 UTA edition of The Barrel. 4 00:00:06,680 --> 00:00:09,590 Aircraft from units across the nation are working together 5 00:00:09,590 --> 00:00:12,990 to perform flyovers and the air force salutes program. 6 00:00:12,990 --> 00:00:15,210 This endeavor started with the air force Thunderbirds 7 00:00:15,210 --> 00:00:18,020 and Navy Blue Angels flying over New York city 8 00:00:18,020 --> 00:00:19,840 and other major metropolitan areas 9 00:00:19,840 --> 00:00:23,460 to honor all essential workers and medical personnel. 10 00:00:23,460 --> 00:00:25,760 The 914th Air Refueling Wing has hosted several weekly 11 00:00:25,760 --> 00:00:30,690 virtual town halls since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. 12 00:00:30,690 --> 00:00:32,547 Wing leadership and other subject matter experts 13 00:00:32,547 --> 00:00:35,860 meet live go over major topics of discussion 14 00:00:35,860 --> 00:00:38,670 and open the floor up to viewer questions. 15 00:00:38,670 --> 00:00:40,707 You can view the town halls on our Facebook page 16 00:00:40,707 --> 00:00:44,640 @914 ARW every Thursday at 1130. 17 00:00:44,640 --> 00:00:47,890 Members across the air force reserve are logging into CVR 18 00:00:47,890 --> 00:00:50,410 or Commercial Virtual Remote to attempt 19 00:00:50,410 --> 00:00:53,530 the first ever command wide virtual UTA. 20 00:00:53,530 --> 00:00:56,100 CVR uses Microsoft teams. 21 00:00:56,100 --> 00:00:57,920 Members log into their assigned accounts 22 00:00:57,920 --> 00:00:59,260 through their personal computers 23 00:00:59,260 --> 00:01:01,260 or smart devices to virtually meet 24 00:01:01,260 --> 00:01:03,980 and safely share documents. 25 00:01:03,980 --> 00:01:06,070 Leadership says, although it doesn't replace 26 00:01:06,070 --> 00:01:08,500 meeting in person to accomplish required tasks 27 00:01:08,500 --> 00:01:11,250 like PT testing or physical exams, 28 00:01:11,250 --> 00:01:13,890 but it excels at helping members stay connected 29 00:01:13,890 --> 00:01:16,220 and actively engaged. 30 00:01:16,220 --> 00:01:20,870 Members can visit niagara.afrc.af.mil 31 00:01:20,870 --> 00:01:24,161 and click on the teleworking dropdown menu to access tools, 32 00:01:24,161 --> 00:01:27,210 tips and training and also contact 33 00:01:27,210 --> 00:01:30,083 the 914th communication squadron help desk. 34 00:01:31,230 --> 00:01:34,110 Some important areas to explore this weekend. 35 00:01:34,110 --> 00:01:36,800 The chaplain team is hosting live virtual Catholic 36 00:01:36,800 --> 00:01:39,530 and Protestant services in the links below. 37 00:01:39,530 --> 00:01:42,230 You can also reach them by phone at 2362382 38 00:01:43,810 --> 00:01:48,810 or after hours at (228) 229-6701. 39 00:01:49,120 --> 00:01:53,803 Join their team on CVR by searching 914 ARW Chapel. 40 00:01:54,870 --> 00:01:57,850 The Director of Psychological Health, Mr. Dan Norton 41 00:01:57,850 --> 00:01:59,820 is also actively taking calls 42 00:01:59,820 --> 00:02:02,220 to help with any needs you may have. 43 00:02:02,220 --> 00:02:04,400 This is certainly a rough time for all of us, 44 00:02:04,400 --> 00:02:08,600 so shoot him a text or call him at (716) 263-3086 45 00:02:10,360 --> 00:02:12,403 to discuss anything you may need. 46 00:02:13,470 --> 00:02:16,040 The base Financial Counselor, Mr. Christopher Gibas 47 00:02:16,040 --> 00:02:19,405 will also be available to provide personal financial advice 48 00:02:19,405 --> 00:02:21,100 during the UTA. 49 00:02:21,100 --> 00:02:23,130 You can contact Mr. Christopher Gibas 50 00:02:23,130 --> 00:02:28,130 at PFC.NIAGARA.USAFR@ZEIDERS that's Z-E-I-D-E-R-S.com. 51 00:02:34,010 --> 00:02:38,450 You can call them at (716) 525-3903 52 00:02:39,380 --> 00:02:41,030 that's it for this edition To Barrel. 53 00:02:41,030 --> 00:02:42,640 I'm Lieutenant Luke Morrow. 54 00:02:42,640 --> 00:02:43,653 Thanks for watching.