48th Fighter Wing Community Awareness Bulletin

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ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England --  Whether stationed in the U.K. or just traveling, all personnel are reminded to keep the following security tips in mind:

· Review individual protection measures for yourself and family members.

· Remain vigilant and report suspicious activity away from the bases to local police (999).

· Exercise good judgment when traveling outside the protected area of the base.

· Consider avoiding large off-installation events and high-density public transportation during peak hours.

· Be alert to your surroundings and cautious of your conversation while utilizing public transportation or in public venues.

· Avoid planned demonstration areas or spontaneous rallies.

· Maintain 100 percent passport/ID card accountability.

· Notify your chain of command of travel plans ensuring they have an accurate means of contacting you in case of emergency.

· Do not display large sums of money.

· Stay low-key as much as possible.

· Do not dress in a manner in which you stand out...Blend in!

Check for further travel advisory messages from the State Department: http://www.state.gov.

Furthermore, Eagle Eyes is a global "neighborhood watch" program for the deterrence of terrorism by recognizing and reporting pre-attack activities.

Pre-attack activities may include the following: surveillance, elicitation of information, tests of security, acquiring supplies, suspicious persons out of place, dry runs and deploying assets.

Report suspicious activity near the bases to the Eagles Eyes Line at 226-EYES (3937).