Lakenheath Community Bulletins Published May 11, 2012 By 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 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 relocation The American Red Cross office has relocated to building 872 on the first floor. The new building is on Rochester Rd. to the rear of the Lakenheath High School. Hours of operation are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. New RAF Feltwell Veterinary Clinic hours The RAF Feltwell Veterinary Clinic hours have changed to the following: Monday - Friday - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. They also offer at least two evening clinics per month from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and one Saturday clinic per month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. These exceptions are only offered for wellness appointments. Basic surgical services are normally offered Monday through Thursday. For more information, call 226-7097. New Allergy/Immunizations Clinic hours The Allergy/Immunizations Clinic hours have changed to the following: Mondays - 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays - 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday - 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, please call 226-8148. 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. Department of Defense Education Activity looking for feedback DODEA is developing a new Community Strategic Plan for 2012-2016 and have launched a feedback website, http://cspfeedback.dodea.edu/ to gather opinions from parents, teachers, military leadership, children and anyone else that is interested. SOCKS - Spouse On-Line Computer Knowledge and Skills This is a free Airman and Family Readiness Center program designed to help spouses improve computer skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Photoshop and many other programs. For more information, contact the A&FRC at 226-3847. 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 Lords Walk spring clean up Help residents clean up the Lord's Walk housing area on Saturday, May 12 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Meet at the parking lot at the end of Lord's Walk wearing civilian attire. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Lisa Gonzalez at 226-1486. Bone marrow registry drive There will be a bone marrow registry drive on RAFs Lakenheath and Mildenhall between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., May 15-17. Stop by any of the following locations to participate. On RAF Lakenheath, visit the Commissary, Base Exchange or post office. On RAF Mildenhall, visit the Bob Hope Center or BXtra. For more information, contact Sharon Brown at crazy4buffett@live.com or 07818 151 538 or Jennifer Heitmayer at pjheit@gmail.com or 07519 878 391. Harry Potter Tour Join Information, Tickets & Travel for a Harry Potter Warner Brothers studio tour in London. Dates available are June 27 and 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. RAF Lakenheath Retiree Appreciation Day Golf Tournament Come out and compete in a golf tournament in celebration of Retiree Appreciation Day on May 25 at 7:30 p.m. The prices for admission are $40 for non-members and $25 for members. Lunch is included after the rounds. For more information or to sign up, please call TSgt Chad Ashby at 226-2790 or email at chad.ashby@lakenheath.af.mil. RAF Feltwell Town Meeting The 48th Force Support Squadron invites you to the Base Advisory Council Town Meeting to be held at the RAF Feltwell Ward Community Activities Center to have your voice heard on June 1 at 6 p.m. 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.