Lakenheath Community Bulletins Published March 16, 2011 ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- 48th Medical Group Accreditation Survey The Joint Commission will conduct an accreditation survey of the 48th Medical Group from March 28 to March 31, dealing with quality of care issues and the safety of the environment in which care is provided. Anyone believing they have pertinent and valid information about such matters may request a public information interview at the time of the survey. Requests must be made in writing, indicate the nature of the information to be provided and sent no later than five working days before the survey. Requests should be addressed to: Division of Accreditation Operations Accreditation Service Specialist The Joint Commission One Renaissance Boulevard Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, 60181 FMO Closure The Furnishings Management Office will close at 4:30 p.m. on the March 29 and re-open at 7:30 a.m. April 4. This closure is required to complete the annual inventory. For emergencies, call DSN 226-7030. The Appliance Repair Call Desk will be open for normal business at 226-7156. Motorcycle Pre-Season Safety Brief There will be a pre-season safety brief for motorcycle riders April 1 at the Strike Eagle Complex from 9:30 to 11 a.m. This event is mandatory for all U.S. motorcycle operators stationed in the U.K. The brief will be followed by a mentorship ride at 11:30 a.m., concluding with a burger burn at Defender Park. Air Force Assistance Fund Guidance The Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) will be held this year from March 28 to May 6. Groups seeking to fundraise during that time should be aware that there are additional limitations on holding fundraisers during the AFAF. In particular, please note that requests to hold fundraisers must be submitted 30 days in advance due to additional requirements for approval. Make sure that any fundraising done on base is done through the proper channels! If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Haddaway, 48 FSS/FSR, DSN 226-2376. Census Forms Clarification Forms for the 2011 U.K. Census are now available at the Parcel Pick-Up window of the base Post Office. Additionally, there are some clarification for absentees and personnel filling out the questionnaire online. If an individual is incapable of completing the Census questionnaire through absence, the individual's spouse, commanding officer, supervisor, or dorm manager needs to complete a questionnaire on their behalf. The questionnaire need not be filled out completely; however, the following must be completed: name, rank, date of birth, sex, and marital status, job title, employer and base address. For question 35, 'Briefly describe what you do (did) in your main job,' put "US FORCES." The online questionnaire will not allow this to be left blank. Legal Claims Notice Any person or persons having claims against or indebted to the estate of Senior Airman Nicholas J. Alden, formerly of the 48th Security Forces Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, should call the summary court officer, 1st Lt. Kristofer Figueroa, at 226-3021 or e-mail Kristofer.figueroa@lakenheath.af.mil. Armed Forces Network Outages If you're having problems with your AFN base cable service, please contact base housing first. If your issue remains unresolved, please use your chain of command. Outages for RAF Mildenhall are being handled by the 100th Communication Squadron; outages for RAF Lakenheath and RAF Feltwell are being handled by the 48th Communications Squadron. If you live on RAF Lakenheath, then you would report your trouble to afnoutage@lakenheath.af.mil, and follow up with Ms. Rachel McKinlay at 226-3486. If you live on RAF Mildenhall, please send an email to afnoutage@mildenhal.af.mil or contact Mr. Charles Mutiva at 238-7385. Lakenheath Speakers Toastmasters Club The club meets every first and third Tuesday monthly in building 1215 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.. The club is open to all servicemembers, dependents and U.S. /MOD civilian personnel. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Hutchison at 226-1480. Tax Center Now Open The Tax Center is open. This service is available free-of-charge to all active duty, DOD civilians, retirees and dependents. To help set up an appropriate appointment, customers must complete a Tax Questionnaire. These questionnaires can be obtained by e-mailing 48fw.jatax@lakenheath.af.mil. The center will then contact customers to set up an appointment and e-mail confirming the date and time. Please note, the center does not file taxes for first-year rental properties and certain self-employed individuals. Adopt-A-School The Adopt-A-School Program is designed to encourage units and squadrons to adopt-a-school and volunteer their time in building a positive role model relationship with the Department of Defense Dependents Schools community. Squadrons and units who adopt a specific school will be able to volunteer for various programs, events or activities within the school. For more information, contact the School Liaison Office at 226-5077/5078. Adopt-A-Classroom This program is designed for a smal group of people who wish to work with a classroom or in a specific venue of a school, such as volunteering for sports activities or school stores) Individuals can contact the School Liaison Office and indicate what teacher or activity the group would like to volunteer. The SLO will in turn make all the necessary arrangements to set up the opportunity between the desired classroom or activity. Finally, the SLO will re-engage with the small group to pass along contact information. This program allows small groups to become more involved with the children and allows the group to excel in a particular field rather than working on a large scale with the school. For more information, contact the SLO at 226-5077/5078. Mentor Program at Lakenheath Elementary School Lakenheath Elementary School is seeking adult volunteers to work one hour a week with third grade students in the Mentor Program. The program meets during lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each Monday. Mentors work one-on-one with students to foster achievement at school by building a positive, caring relationship. Activities include eating lunch together, doing 10 to 15 minutes of academic review, and then enjoying some social time, such as playing board games. For more information contact Susan Reisch at 226-3721. Eagle Eyes Awareness USAF Eagle Eyes is a global "neighborhood watch" program for the deterrence of terrorism by recognizing and reporting pre-attack activities. Report suspicious activities to 226-3937 (EYES). If you are off base, first call 999 and then 01638-523937. Suspicious activities may include: Surveillance Elicitation of information Tests of security Acquiring supplies Suspicious persons out of place Dry runs Deploying assets Suspicious phone calls Suspicious packages Crosswalk Volunteers Needed Everyone in the community, to include military, U.S. /MOD civilian personnel, parents and contractors, needs to ensure that children are kept safe while walking to and from school. Five volunteers are needed twice a day to ensure coverage throughout the high-traffic areas. The crosswalks are located near the Lords-Walk housing area, the Housing Office, the roundabout by Liberty Intermediate School and the Lakenheath Elementary School roundabout. Depending on location, the crosswalks are manned from approximately 7:30 to 8:10 a.m. and 2:30 to 3:10 p.m. To volunteer, contact the School Liaison Office at 226-5077/5078. Trespass Notice The 48th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms firing range complex that supports RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall is located at Building 230, 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 within the complex. For more information or for a valid need for entry to the complex, contact the 48th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Office at 226-7286/7287. FAMILY ADVOCACY PROGRAMS Marriage LINKS Engaged? Married? Has your growing family stressed your relationship? Is the experience of deployment causing issues for you or your partner? Join us at Marriage LINKS, a research-based class taught by the Family Advocacy Program. Here, you and your partner will learn how to enhance communication, increase trust, grow together, and renew both your romance and your commitment to each other. Class offered monthly at the Airman & Family Readiness Center. Call 226-8070 or 01638 528070 for more information. Single Parent Support Group This support network addresses the professional, social and parenting needs of military single parents. Contact militarysingleparents@googlemail.com or call 01638 545127 for more information. No childcare provided. Information regarding importing vehicles to the UK The DVLA no longer requires military members to obtain an original hard copy of their insurance certificates for imported registration purposes. Personnel can now print their insurance certificates by accessing their policy online; however, faxed, photocopied or scanned copies are still not accepted. For more information, contact the Pass & Registration Office at 226-1853. Emergency Numbers for Fire, Medical and Police 911 - RAF Lakenheath, RAF Feltwell - Any Government/DSN Telephone 527 911 - RAF Lakenheath Housing 01638 527 911 - Cell/Mobile Phone while on RAF Lakenheath/Feltwell 01638 527 911 - RAF Feltwell Base Housing 01638 547 911 - RAF Mildenhall/Beck Row 999 - Anglo Housing/Off Base