Lakenheath Community Bulletins Published Oct. 12, 2012 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 B1112 closure The B1112 is due to be closed between the A1101/B1112 and A1065/B1112 junctions for three weeks, starting Oct. 15. Norwich Road traffic circle closure Norwich Road roundabout will be closed during the following times due to foul drainage diversion repair: · Oct. 13 though Oct. 14, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. · Oct. 20 though Oct. 21, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 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. Combined Federal Campaign kickoff The campaign began on Sept. 17 and lasts through Nov. 16. To give, you can now donate online by visiting cfcoverseas.org. Type in your unit code (provided by your local CFC representative), search for a cause or choose from a convenient list of charities. You can also fill out the standard form. Just be sure to fill out the information correctly, and if you donate $150 or more you will be given a unique CFC coin. Pharmacy hours changed The RAF Lakenheath pharmacy is now open from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday - Friday. The pharmacy is closed weekends, holidays, wing down days and every fourth Thursday of the month for training. If you have any questions, call 226-8347 or 01638 528 347. 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 521 855 or e-mail at red.cross2@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, and · 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 Updated Visa reimbursement entitlements Effective immediately, military members will be reimbursed for standard Visa application fees only. Premium expedited Visa fees will only be reimbursed with documented squadron commander approval and will be judged on a case by case basis. For more information, call the MPF at 226-1210 or the Civilian Personnel Section at 238-3065. Driving in France Effective July 1, 2012, all drivers in France must carry a breathalyzer test kit in their vehicle. Starting Nov. 1, 2012, any driver found not carrying a kit in their vehicle will be fined €11. This new regulation applies to anybody driving through France. Anyone driving in France must carry a warning triangle and a fluorescent safety vest for each vehicle occupant. The vest should be carried inside the car, not in the trunk. Failure to have these in the car can lead to a fine of €90. Additionally, unless you have a number plate incorporating the GB logo you should affix a separate GB sticker to your vehicle. Also ensure you have changed the direction of your headlight beams to avoid dazzling oncoming vehicles. RAF Lakenheath Officers' and Civilians' Spouses' Club offering three scholarships to spouses The RAF Lakenheath Officers' and Civilians' Spouses' Club are offering three $500 scholarships to spouses of military members. · Applicant must be a dependent spouse of a U.S. active duty military member, or a dependent spouse of a Department of Defense civilian. · Applicant's sponsor must be stationed at RAF Lakenheath or RAF Feltwell. · Active duty military members are not eligible. · Previous RAF Lakenheath OCSC scholarship winners are not eligible to reapply for the same undergraduate and/or graduate scholarship. Applications are available at the Education Center and the deadline to apply is Oct.19. If you have any questions, please contact the 2011 OCSC Scholarship Chair, Chaunna Steen at scholarship@lakenheathocsc.com. 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, Senaida Larson, at senaida.larson@lakenheath.af.mil. EVENTS Haunt World 10th Anniversary Come out and get your scare on at "the gravest show in the United Kingdom." The haunted house will be on RAF Mildenhall in Building 582. Admission is $8 and the haunted house will be open from 7 p.m. to midnight, Oct. 26 through Oct. 31. Marriage Care "Family-Life" trained Air Force chaplains will offer spiritually-based and theoretically sound principles to provide couples with the opportunity to enhance their marriage. This exciting Liberty Chapel sponsored event is open to all married couples and all faiths. Registrations are being taken at the chapel now. The cost is only $25 per couple, which includes 2-night deluxe accommodation, all meals and retreat materials. To register, call the 48th Fighter Wing chapel at 226-3711 or email 48fw.hc@lakenheath.af.mil. World of Top Gear Join Outdoor Recreation on Sunday, Oct. 28 as they head to Beaulieu Palace to see vehicles from the World of Top Gear and the James Bond films. Sign up by Oct. 10. For more information, call 226-2146. Battle of the Bands Have a band? Sign up by Oct. 19 for the annual battle happening Nov. 3 at the Liberty Club. Hurry, as there are only 10 spots available! Open to ages 18 and older. For more information, call 226-1611. Cosmic Bowl with DJ Ant Bowl the night away while listening to chart-topping music on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 8:30 p.m.-midnight. $9 per person; includes shoes. For details, call Liberty Lanes at 226-2108. Indoor Car Boot Sale Sell or buy unwanted items at the Page CAC on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m.-noon. Sellers, sign up by Oct. 15; $7 plus $3 table rental. Free entry for shoppers. For details, call 226-1627. Stonehenge and Salisbury Join ITT as they visit Britain's most remarkable and intriguing pre-historic monument on Sunday, Oct. 21. There will also be a stop in Salisbury. Tour departs at 8 a.m. For more information, call 226-2979. Family Skate Night Bring the family out for skating fun at the Page CAC on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. $30 per family of four includes admission, skate rentals, one large pizza and drinks. Sign up by Oct. 17 by calling 226-1627. Taste of Lakenheath Tickets Tickets are available now at the Liberty Club for an evening of international flair happening Nov. 17 from 5 - 11 p.m. at the Eagles' Landing. Enjoy hundreds of wines, beers and spirits, plus sample great food. For more information, call 226-1611. 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.