Lakenheath Community Bulletins Published June 29, 2012 48th Fighter Public Affirs 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 Hosepipe ban lifted The 48th Civil Engineering Squadron environmental office has announced the hosepipe ban affecting servicemembers and East Anglia residents will be lifted Thursday, June 14, 2012. The hosepipe ban came into effect April 5 to safeguard future water supplies because of the drought situation. For more information on the ban and notification please visit http://www.anglianwater.co.uk/2E55971D0B224BFFBCE7B24A398924B1.aspx. Clinic closures The RAF Lakenheath Clinic will be closed or have shortened hours on the following dates: Closed · July 13 due to a wing sports day · Aug. 24 due to a family day Shortened hours · July 26, opening at noon due to a training day · Aug. 3, closing at noon due to an MDG picnic · Aug. 23, opening at noon due to a training day Notes · Family Health, Physical Therapy, Surgery and Urology are closed all day on training days · The Emergency Room will remain open 24/7 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. Child Sports Physicals Offered for Fall sports The 48 MDG Pediatric Clinic will be offering sports physicals on Saturday, August 11 for children participating in fall sports. Sports physicals are an annual opportunity to screen and medically evaluate an otherwise healthy child. Parents can book an early sports physical for their child by calling the appointment line at 226-8010. 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. American Red Cross Summer Youth Volunteer Program Your American Red Cross Stations at RAFs Lakenheath and Mildenhall are pleased to announce the upcoming 2012 Summer Youth Volunteer Program. This unique program offers youth an opportunity to provide services to the military communities. Youth volunteers will work 20-30 hours per week and up to six hours per day. To register, contact the RAF Lakenheath Red Cross Office at 01638 521 855, DSN 226-1855 or e-mail at red.cross2@lakenheath.af.mil or contact the RAF Mildenhall Red Cross Office at 01638 543 742, DSN 238-3742 or e-mail at red.crossv3@mildenhall.af.mil. Passport issuance limitations for 2012 Due to the Olympics and Para-Olympics this summer, the Embassy will be heavily involved and will have reduced manpower. This will limit the ability to process passport applications. Passport issuance will be very limited, so if your passport is near its expiry date, apply as early as possible to get a new one. 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 Harry Potter Tour Join Information, Tickets & Travel for a Harry Potter Warner Brothers studio tour in London on August 26. Coach departs at 7:30 a.m. and will leave London at 4:30 p.m. Prices are £44 per adult and £37 per child between the ages of 5 and 15. For more information, call 226-2979. 4th of July celebration on RAF Feltwell RAFs Lakenheath and Mildenhall will host an Independence Day celebration for the community on July 4 at RAF Feltwell. Gates will open to the public at noon and close after the fireworks display, which will begin at 10 p.m. Area road delays are expected due to the high number of visitors. Some of the many events, shows and booths include: · American Idol World Tour performance · "Sally B" B-17 fly-over · Battle of Britain Memorial Flight · Typhoon FGR4 aerial display · RAF Red Arrows aerial demonstration · Cheerleader demonstrations · Carnival rides · Game booths · Child play area · Car and motorcycle show · Birds of prey demonstration · American-style food Animals, with the exception of service animals, will not be allowed into the festival area. For security reasons, all items brought into the festival area will be searched before the owner can proceed past the entry point. Only hand-carried items such as purses, baby bags and lawn chairs are authorized. The following items are not authorized on RAF Feltwell: · All liquids except for one half-liter of water per person · Coolers · Duffle bags and other large hand-carried items · Weapons (knives, firearms, objects that fire a projectile that can potentially injure someone, blunt force objects, etc.) · Drugs and drug paraphernalia · Potential explosive material · Protest paraphernalia (banners, spray paint, locks, chains, handcuffs, fence cutting tools, bullhorns, etc.) This is not an all inclusive list. The 48th Security Forces Squadron and Ministry of Defence Police may restrict items not conducive to safety, security and public order. Be part of Olympic history. See the torch up-close. The Forest Heath District Council is looking for volunteers to help manage the Olympic torch relay in Newmarket, Saturday, July 7. Volunteer opportunities include route marshalling, parking assistance and ensuring event safety. Volunteers will benefit from the following: · Stand curb-side for the torch passing; the closest anyone will be to the Olympic torch · Dedicated central parking for the day · Refreshments · Olympic torch commemorative lapel pin Servicemembers and dependents, 18-years and older, are eligible to volunteer. The time requirement is noon to 6:30 p.m. Dress casually, but respectably (t-shirts and denim are allowed). Interested volunteers must contact the Forest Heath District Council POC Natasha Smith at natasha.smith@forest-heath.gov.uk or 01638 719 412. Provide a functional e-mail address and mobile phone number to ensure a quick response. Food and Play Date for Kids hosted by the HAWC Having trouble getting your kids to eat fruits and vegetables? Bring them to a free play date to dance, explore and eat healthy, July 23 - 27 at the RAF Lakenheath Health & Wellness Center. Ideal for Elementary aged children; pre-schoolers may attend if accompanied by an adult. Please bring a change of clothes. For more information or to sign up, call the HAWC at 01638522710 or 01638547161. 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.