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Don't forget to sign up!: 9/11 Memorial 5K - Sept 11 @1500

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Don't forget to sign up!: 9/11 Memorial 5K - Sept 11 @1500

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We need your help increasing participation for this year’s 5K. T-shirt sign up is still available for the 9/11 25th anniversary memorial 5K run/walk. Participating in the event is free to all members, but the deadline to order a t-shirt will be 2 August. T-shirt cost is $30 with all proceeds supporting Santa Cops.

Date: 11 Sep 2026

Start Time: 1500 – Promptly (Arrive early to stretch)

Location: Parking lot in front of Wilson Hall

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134th TOP 3 Golf Tournament - Hosted by Avalon Country Club

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134th TOP 3 Golf Tournament - Hosted by Avalon Country Club

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Support a Great Cause at the 2026 134th TOP 3 Golf Tournament!

The 134ARW Top 3 Association is proud to host the TOP 3 Golf Tournament, with all proceeds benefiting the Santa Cops for East Tennessee Children's Hospital.

Join us for a day of golf for a great cause! Mark your calendars for Monday, October 26, 2026, with a 9:00 AM start time at the beautiful Avalon Country Club in Lenoir City, TN. Each registration includes 18 holes of golf, a cart, and lunch.

Register early and save! Teams are filling up fast!

Early Bird Registration: Register and pay before September 1, 2026, for just $100 per person.

Regular Registration: After September 1, 2026, the cost will be $120 per person.

Teams are composed of four players. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

For more information or to register your team, please scan the QR code on the event flyer or contact:

Regina Hopkins: (865) 809-6799 (text)

Greg Herbst: (865) 661-8172 (call/text)

Email: 134arwtop3@gmail.com

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What makes you priceless?

A few years ago, my family and I had an amazing opportunity come our way, a part of our history was donated to the National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian Institute. The donated item was…a skateboard. How the board ended up there is another story, but the “why” is pretty easy to follow. Over 45 years ago I put the board together as a gift to my Dad for Father’s Day, he was about 55 years old, I was around 15 and we rode together quite a bit. Somehow this board stayed in the family, even as many other skateboards came and went over time. The board still rides perfectly and is still in great shape. Fast-forward to present day, my son skateboards and he learned to ride on his grandfather’s board. The board is definitely a cherished part of our history.

If you had seen this board at a yard sale and really weren’t into skating, you would expect this “old relic” to sell for 20 or 30 bucks. On the other hand, if you invested a little time and looked it up on eBay you’d find it is a real collector’s item that sells for around 500 dollars. When I spoke to the curator at the Smithsonian, she said that the history, the story, was what made the board a valuable addition to their collection. She said there are many collectable skateboards out there, but the age of the board, the condition it is in, and the 3-generation family story combined is what makes the board “priceless”.

I spend a great deal of time thinking about Resilience and Mindfulness these days, especially with the emphasis being placed on our getting to know one another so we can be better Wingmen. Driving back from DC, I thought about the different ways that old skateboard is viewed, and how similar it is to the ways in which we see the people around us.

When we move into a new job or sign in with a new unit, or meet any new group of people, we don’t initially see anyone’s unique qualities, or their particular “value”, at this point everyone is a yard-sale skateboard. With time and effort, a few connections will take place, from similarities in backgrounds or interests, or maybe just “getting along” with certain people more than others. Those connections help increase the value of the relationships that are forming. Over time those relationships will lead to trust and bonds that allow you to help with their problems, and allow others to help you. The experiences shared and the stories that go with the experiences lead to those rare friendships that most of us would like to have.

So, as we press on in our military lives and strive to work closer with our wing family, ask yourself what you’re doing now to learn about the true value of those around you. You may just find the beginnings of a real connection with a true friend. And that is priceless.

Bill Conner, Military & Family Readiness

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Weight Loss Medications (GLP-1s): What Airmen Need to Know

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Weight Loss Medications (GLP-1s): What Airmen Need to Know

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Weight loss medications known as GLP-1 agonists have become increasingly common for the treatment of obesity and weight management.  These medications can be effective tools for improving health, but military members should be aware that their use has implications for medical readiness, mobility status, and deployment eligibility and as such, need to be reported to the Medical Group immediately.

While use of the GLP-1 weight loss medication for treatment of obesity does not necessarily indicate a retention issue, or warrant a fitness for duty evaluation, an initial profile will be required for the first 90 days while the dose is being titrated.  Once deemed stable on the medication at 90 days, the member will be assigned a DW code (deployable with restrictions).  Once a member is tasked to deploy, the DW code will trigger clinic staff to review this member’s medication and advise member that he/she will need to discontinue the medication to deploy (this will be dependent on location).

Aircrew members should be aware that GLP-1 medications are currently not aeromedically approved. Use of these medications requires a "Duties Not Including Flying" (DNIF) status and completion of the standard waiver process for unapproved medications.

GLP-1 use for the treatment of Diabetes requires a Fitness for Duty evaluation in all airmen, regardless of flying status.

If you are considering a GLP-1 medication for weight loss, speak with your military healthcare provider to understand how treatment may affect your potential operational, training, and deployment status.

Lt Col Jennifer King, PA-C

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