Team Fallon Gathers for Quarterly Town Hall

Sailors and families had the opportunity last week to view the online NAS Fallon town hall, where Commanding Officer Capt. Mike Haymon and his staff shared updates on housing, base services, and upcoming Morale, Welfare and Recreation events.

Haymon opened the Facebook live meeting by thanking families for their continued support and emphasizing that Team Fallon thrives when everyone looks out for one another.

Housing Director Shelley Carter offered several reminders to residents, including fire safety guidelines for backyard grills and fire pits, proper use of trash bins and pet waste stations in common areas, and the importance of keeping yards free of weeds to avoid move-out charges. She noted that vehicles should be parked in garages with the doors closed, while recreational vehicles and campers may be staged for up to 48 hours during loading and unloading. Residents who need exceptions can work directly with the Liberty District Office. Visitors staying more than two weeks should be reported to housing staff, especially with the holidays approaching.

Carter also reminded drivers to watch their speed in the neighborhoods, keep music at a reasonable volume, and stay alert for children playing outside. Holiday lights may be displayed beginning Oct. 21 and can remain up until the second week of January, with lighting hours set from 5 to 10 p.m. each evening. She added that a sewer line inspection in the Ponderosa neighborhood identified the need for repairs. Public Works is handling the work, and thanks to a bypass system there are no restrictions on water use at this time.

MWR Director Heidi Koppenhaver highlighted a full calendar of activities. She encouraged Sailors and families to take part in the Shades of Strength Color Run on Sept. 19, a Liberty trip to Reno that same evening for single Sailors, and a Halloween Haunted House and Trunk-or-Treat at the Chiefs Club on Oct. 25. Koppenhaver also reminded the community that MWR and Fleet & Family Readiness continue to hire, with open positions posted on USAJobs and the Navy Life Fallon Facebook page.

Looking ahead, Haymon noted that NAS Fallon will see an increase in training activity this fall as units arrive on base. He asked for patience as temporary personnel move through the community. Seasonal traditions are also on the horizon, including Mongolian dinners, the Navy Birthday Ball at the Rafter 3C Arena, and a variety of holiday celebrations in December. “Thank you so much for joining us today,” Haymon said in closing. “Together, we make Fallon a great place to live and serve.”