NEWS BRIEFS: motorcycle safety, federal benefits phone system Published Feb. 21, 2013 514th Air Mobility Wing public affairs JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. -- Preseason motorcycle briefings Preseason motorcycle briefs are available for riders to receive information on motorcycle safety and the upcoming course schedule and to review the installation's motorcycle policy. The briefs are an annual requirement for on-base motorcycle riders. All briefs will last about one hour and will be held at the Timmermann Center on the Dix section of the base. Sessions offered are as follows: Feb. 12 and 13 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; March 6 and 7, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; and March 9 at 9 a.m. Attendees must sign for credit. More information is available at 609-562-3082. Phone system changes for federal employees benefits Due to the lack of usage and the increase of maintenance costs, the civilian benefits and entitlements service team's interactive voice response system has been decommissioned. The automated phone system allowed certain federal employees to conduct benefits-related actions. Now, all benefits-related transactions must be completed online via the Employee Benefits and Information System (EBIS). Employees may continue to contact a customer service representative for counseling or guidance by calling 1-800-525-0102, but will be directed to login to EBIS in order to accomplish transactions. Unit coverage in Freedom Flyer? Is your unit getting enough coverage in Freedom Flyer, the wing's magazine? If not, tell the public affairs office about it. The next time your unit does something noteworthy or does something that would make a great photo feature, let us know. The PA office can be reached at (609) 754-3487.