"Rock the Dorms" debuted at Minot AFB Published Oct. 2, 2008 By 2nd Lt. Kidron B. Vestal Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- The first-ever "Rock the Dorms," sponsored by the Airman's Council and supported by various base agencies, was held recently in the Community Center parking lot here. The leisure event was designed for enlisted Airmen on base. Some of the offices involved were: the base Chaplains service, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, First Sergeant's Council, Air Force Sergeant's Council, the Health and Wellness Center, 5th Vehicle Operations, as well as other volunteers from base. The event featured a Simulated Impaired Driving Experience (SIDNE). This allowed participants, who took turns riding the $15,000 vehicle, to experience the effects of "delayed response," noted Capt. Kim Floyd, 5th Medical Operations Squadron Alcohol and Drug, Addiction, Prevention and Treatment program manager. Staff Sgt. Justin Batzer, 5th Operation Support Squadron, intelligence operations noncommissioned officer-in-charge said "as long as people take it [SIDNE] seriously ... it can be fun and educational at the same time." Live music was provided by the 2 p.m. contemporary Christian service praise and worship team. Capt. Todd Dickman, 5th Bomb Wing chaplain, said the day was structured "around the idea of live music." Airmen gathered and solicited numerous encore performances. The First Sergeant's Council provided hot dogs and cold beverages. A bouncing castle, provided by Outdoor Recreation, was available for the children. Master Sgt. Frank Strong, 5th Civil Engineer Squadron acting first sergeant, helped serve food and said he wanted "everybody to have a good time." Senior Airman LaToya Fields, 5th Bomb Wing computer support client system administrator and president of the Airman's Council, said she hoped the event would "build relationships among the Airmen on base." According to Airman Fields 30 to 40 people volunteered to help, and approximately 100 to 150 people attended. 1st Lt. Tré Marshall, 740th Missile Squadron combat crews commander said the topics featured such as drinking and driving, and sexual assault made for "a good awareness day." Two automotive contests were held at the event, one for the "loudest sound system," and another for the "overall best looking." The prize for the "loudest sound system" was awarded to Staff Sgt. Nick Taylor, 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron/traffic management flight noncommissioned officer-in-charge for packing and crating. Sergeant Taylor, owner of a 1971 Chevrolet Impala received a $75 gift card to Best Buy. Airman Kyle Long, 91st Missile Maintenance Squadron hazardous inventory control system technician was awarded a $50 gift certificate for use anywhere in the Dakota Square Mall after his vehicle won "overall best looking." The judges took into account both outside and inside appearance. Airman Long said he was "surprised," as had signed up for the competition just moments before it had begun. The Air Force Sergeant's Association was represented by its president, Senior Master Sgt. Chris Wilber, weapons section superintendent 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. The Magic City Chapter (#959) of AFSA supports "Meals on Wheels," Airmen Leadership School graduations and awards, as well as litter control on a three-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 83. "The national level fights for benefits and quality-of-life issues facing the Air Force. When the Air Force wins something, pretty much everyone benefits, [not just the sergeants]," Sergeant Wilber added. For more information about the Airman's Council, email Airman Fields at latoya.fields@minot.af.mil.