Lakenheath Community Bulletins

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ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England --  Crosswalk Volunteers Needed
With the start of the new school year everyone in the community, to include military, U.S./MOD civilian personnel, parents and contractors, need 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 or email 48MSG.CCL@lakenheath.af.mil.

Road Closure
The main route linking RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall between Holywell Row and Eriswell will be closed for resurfacing work Sept. 5-10. The official alternative route, which will be sign-posted, is via Mildenhall and the five-ways roundabout. Closure will be from approximately 7 a.m. Sept. 5 to Sept. 10 inclusive, although if the work is completed early the road will reopen early.

Gate 1 Canopy Construction
Construction for a canopy at Gate 1 is slated to begin Aug. 21. Work will be done from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends through Sept. 19. Personnel should expect diversions and delays on those weekends and are encouraged to use Nathan Gate (Gate 2) during these times.

POW/MIA 5K Walk/Run
Come show your support Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. The 5K road route will start and finish at the Fitness & Sports Center. Sign up early on the day of the event. Call 226-3607 for more information.

Employment Fair
Come to 48th Avenue Community Activities Center Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn about the local labor market and find out what types of jobs are available for you. Visit with Civilian Personnel, Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF), AAFES, DeCA, Child Development Centers and more.

Mango Languages
USAFE libraries now offer Mango Languages, an award winning, highly acclaimed, self-paced online language learning system. Mango offers practical and polite conversation skills in many foreign languages. Users only need a USAFE library card and an Internet connection. Visit www.usafelibraries.org or call 226-3713 for more information.

Spouse Tuition Assistance
Applications are now being accepted for the Spouse Tuition Assistance Program (STAP). Visit the Education Office in Building 948 to pick up an application. Take advantage of this unique benefit to overseas active duty spouses. Call 226-3851 for more details.

Child Care Fee Policy Change
New fee ranges for Department of Defense child care have been created and will go into effect no later than Sept. 30. The ranges are based on family income and are as follows:
$125,000+: $137 - $139
$100,001 - $125,000: $134 - $136
$85,001 - $100,000: $131 - $133
$73,501 - $85,000: $122 - $130
$57,751 - $73,500: $106 - $121
$46,201 - $57,750: $91 - $105
$35,701 - $46,200: $75 - $90
$29,401 - $35,700: $60 - $74
$0 - $29,400: $44 - $59
For more information contact the Child Development Center.

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 48 SFS/S4C (Combat Arms Office) at DSN 226-7286/7287 or commercial 01638-52-7286/7287 .

DANTES Changes
Due to budget cuts, DANTES will no longer fund retests on CLEP and DSST exams. Current exam fees are $80 per DSST, and $120 per CLEP. DANTES will also stop funding certification exams as of October 2011.

New Consular Fees
The following consular fees are now in effect:
Passport book - Adult (1st time Applicant): $135
Passport book - Adult (Renewal): $110
Passport book - Minor (Under 16): $85
Additional Passport/Visa pages: $82
Consular report of birth abroad: $100

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.

Parent Zone
First Wednesday of each month, 12:30-4:30pm. Active duty and dependent parents of children 4-10 are invited to practical, skill-based parenting program that addresses discipline, communication, decision-making, relationships and self control. Program offered monthly at the Airman & Family Readiness Center. Call Family Advocacy Program (FAP) at 226-8070 to register. No childcare provided.

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
*911 - Cell/Mobile Phone will connect to an off base emergency operator