Lakenheath Community Bulletins Published Jan. 18, 2013 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Interested in submitting an announcement or notice to the Lakenheath Community Bulletins? Contact the 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office at 226-2151 or e-mail 48fw.painternal@lakenheath.af.mil for more information. Did you know that RAF Lakenheath is on Facebook, YouTube and Flickr? Check us out at: Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/#!/RAFLakenheath YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/48thFighterWing Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/RAF_Lakenheath ANNOUNCEMENTS AAFES locations closed for inventory Certain AAFES locations will be closed for inventory on the following dates. Note: the gas pumps will stay open on all days. · Feltwell Furniture Store and Feltwell Express January 19, 2013 · Lakenheath Shoppette w/ Gas January 22, 2013 · Lakenheath Shoppette Bldg. 650 January 23, 2013 · Lakenheath Military Clothing Sales January 26, 2013 · Lakenheath Main Store B/X January 28, 2013 · Mildenhall B/X February 1, 2013 Legal Notices Any person or persons having claims against or indebted to the estate of Maj. Paul Bradley, formerly of the 48th Operations Support Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, should call the summary court officer, 1st Lt. Kevin Beaty, at 01638 525 084 or DSN 226-5084 or email kevin.beaty@lakenheath.af.mil. Any person or persons having claims against or indebted to the estate of Staff Sgt. Robert L. Gondek, formerly of the 48th Civil Engineer Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, should call the summary court officer, Capt. Elliot Smith, at 226-5112 or email elliot.smith@lakenheath.af.mil. A11 construction and closure times Times of construction and closure of the A11 below: · Jan. 21 - 25, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., nightly full carriageway closure of A11 from 5-ways roundabout to B1106 crossroads. · Jan. 21, starting at 7 p.m., full carriageway closure of B1112, 24 hrs per day for approximately 18 months. There will be no access from the A11 onto the B1112, but access to local businesses and residents will be possible from both the A1065 and the A1101. There will also be a temporary speed restriction of 40mph on the sections of B1112 which will be accessible for residents and businesses for the safety of road users and the work force. Flu vaccine available for all ID card holders and their dependents The 48 MDG Immunization Clinic is providing the seasonal influenza vaccine to all beneficiaries. Appointments are not required to receive the vaccine. The clinic walk-in hours are as follows: Monday, 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. RAF Feltwell U.K. Post Office The U.K. Post Office has stopped delivering mail to RAF Feltwell residents. The U.K. Postal Center has temporarily rerouted RAF Feltwell mail to the U.K. Post office on RAF Lakenheath. Until further notice, RAF Feltwell residents can pick up their mail there. Firing range trespass notice The 48th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms firing range complex that supports RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall is located at Building 230 at RAF Feltwell. The range complex is in the southwest corner of the base and is surrounded by a perimeter fence clearly marked by danger signs. Hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday. When firing is in progress, red range flags or red flashing beacons will be visible from all range complex entrance points. Unauthorized entry to the range complex is illegal and hazardous due to gunfire and airborne lead particles. For more information or for a valid need for entry to the complex, contact the 48th SFS Combat Arms office at DSN 226-7244/7026 or commercial 01638 52 7244/7026. PLAYpass extension The PLAYpass program has now been extended until Dec. 2013. If you or a loved one is deploying, make sure to pick one up at the Airmen & Family Readiness Center, bldg. 950, and start taking advantage of great offers around FSS. American Red Cross offering Healthy Pregnancy, Healthy Baby course The American Red Cross Healthy Pregnancy, Health Baby course provides basic information on what to expect during labor, including how to know if you are in labor, information on your choices, variations and complications in labor and birth. They also offer question and answer sessions with the Anesthesiology Department regarding epidurals (when their schedule permits) and Infant CPR training in conjunction with the course. This class is recommended for parents in the third trimester (around 32 weeks) and is suggested before the labor rehearsal class offered through Labor and Delivery at the hospital. It is offered free-of-charge and is held one Saturday a month for six hours. To learn more, contact your local American Red Cross Office at DSN 226-1855, commercial 01638 52 1855 or e-mail at red.cross2@lakenheath.af.mil. Kids on the Move Kids on the Move is a free program intended to help children become more active and change their approach to exercise. The program is offered year-round, and is open to children ages 4 - 12. Children more than 12 years old are welcome to participate as volunteers, helpers or team leaders. Classes are held at the Lakenheath Elementary School every Tuesday 3 - 3:45 p.m., Thursday 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. and Saturday 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. Parents are strongly encouraged to participate during Saturday classes. For more information, contact Fathia Clay at 226-2710 or compiegne98@gmail.com or Jennifer Herling at 226-7161 or Jennifer.herling.ctr@lakenheath.af.mil . Veterans Affairs Overseas Office information The VA Overseas Military Services Coordinator position is designed to assist service-members stationed abroad with answering VA related questions. Stacy Eydelnant is the current OMSC stationed at RAF Lakenheath. Eydelnant serves at RAF Mildenhall Mondays and Tuesdays (DSN 238-3406) and at RAF Lakenheath Wednesdays through Fridays (DSN 226-3847). The VA provides several programs and benefits to veterans, including but not limited to: · Medical benefits · Disability compensation and pension · Education assistance · Vocational rehabilitation and employment · Home loan guaranty · Life insurance · Burial benefits If you have any questions about VA befits or for general inquiries, please e-mail VArep.Stacy@gmail.com. Air Force Personnel Services website name changed to myPers The Air Force Personnel Services (AFPERS) website has changed its name to "myPers." While functionality remains unchanged, the myPers name establishes a foundation for moving towards more customer centric transactions and personalized services. The myPers website remains the one place for all Airmen to take care of their individual personnel needs. To visit the website, click the following link: https://mypers.af.mil U.K. Visa applications update Effective 5 November, all UK VISA applications where the fee has been declined will be rejected and returned by the United Kingdom Border Agency. The applicant will have to resubmit the application with a new payment method and the completed VISA application. A returned VISA application due to a declined payment may cause some applicants to resubmit more than 28 days after their previous VISA's expiration date. This means the dependent(s) will have to leave and apply from outside the U.K. The UKBA is experiencing an increase in declined payments by GTC/CSA users. For this reason, it is imperative that you ensure the GTC/CSA activation and amount so you do not run into any payment issues. The Passport Office advises that applicants submit a cashier's check as their form of payment. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Passport Office at 48fss.passports@lakenheath.af.mil. The American Red Cross offering classes for the community The American Red Cross has a number of classes open to the community. Below is a schedule of the upcoming courses for December and January. Saturday, Jan. 19 - Babysitter's Training Course ($45) Saturday, Jan. 26 - Healthy Pregnancy/Healthy Baby Course (FREE) Classes are now offered at a 30 percent discount for all active duty members, dependents and DOD civilian employees! The prices above are before the discount. If you are interested in taking any of the courses above, please contact the American Red Cross office by either phone DSN 226-1855, commercial phone 01638 521 855, or email red.cross2@lakenheath.af.mil. Interested in giving back to the local community? To receive information regarding current volunteer and community outreach opportunities taking place throughout the local area and here on base, please send your name and contact information to the Airman & Family Readiness Center volunteer coordinator, Vannessa Menefee, at vannessa.menefee@lakenheath.af.mil. EVENTS Employment & Volunteer Fair Come meet representatives from Department of Defense contractors, off-base staffing companies, civilian personnel and more on Jan. 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Eagles Landing. For more information, call the Airman & Family Readiness Center at 226-3847. Spouse 2 Spouse Come out and meet new friends, learn about U.K. customs, travel and enjoy some proper British tea on Jan. 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Airman & Family Readiness Center. For more information or to sign up, contact the A&FRC at 226-3847. Story Time at the Library Story Time is back at the Library, Thursdays and every second Saturday at 10 a.m. Children can enjoy stories, songs and activities. All ages welcome. For more information, call 226-3713. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES NAF job openings Looking for a job? Food service positions are currently available at Rugby's, Pinkerton's and The Great Little Pizza Place. Apply online at www.nafjobs.org or call HRO at 226-4417.