Lakenheath community bulletins June 11 - 19 Published June 11, 2009 ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Retirement-101 A Retirement-101 Webinar will be held to better serve Air Force Personnel Center customers and allow more direct communication between the members and AFPC. The upcoming schedule is as follows: June 18 - Retirements-101 for Enlisted Members July 9 - Retirements-101 for officers Aug. 13 - Navigating the vMPF to submit a Retirement Application Sept. 10 - I'm approved for Retirement, Now what? For more information, visit afpc.dpsor.retirements@randolph.af.mil or call 312-665-3930. LEAD program Each year, Airmen on active duty receive appointments to the Air Force Academy. There are 135 slots available through the Leaders Encouraging Airmen Development Program. The LEAD Program is an ongoing Air Force effort to provide its brightest Airmen the opportunity to excel by offering them appointments to the Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. For more information, call 226-3856. Newsletter The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Field Office, London, will be issuing a periodic newsletter specifically addressed to active duty military members and their foreign born spouses, fiancées and children assigned to U.S. military bases in the United Kingdom and Norway. The periodic newsletter will routinely cover topics on a multitude of immigration issues such as obtaining a visa, green card and naturalization specific to the military community. Individuals can subscribe to the Periodic Newsletter at http://london.usembassy.gov/dhs/uscis/newsletter_subscriptions.html. Most pets importable stateside People moving stateside this summer may take most types of pets with them if they plan ahead. However, endangered species laws prevent people from taking some turtles, birds and reptiles to the United States. For more information on shipping pets and endangered species legislation, visit www.hqusareur.army.mil/opm/pets.htm. Wine devotees can get collections stateside Many Americans start a wine collection while stationed in Europe. With some advance planning, wine connoisseurs can still enjoy their favorite European vintages when they move to their new stateside homes. For more information on shipping wine and alcohol to the U.S. call a military customs office or consult the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms web site at www.atf.treas.gov/alcohol/info/persimp.htm. Keep banned foodstuffs out of U.S. Personnel shipping household goods to the USA this summer should be careful when packing the contents of their kitchen, agriculture officials advise. The U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issues fines of $300 to $1,000 to first-time offenders who ignore the strict rules that apply to sending food products stateside. To find out more about importing food, plant and animal products into the United States, visit the CBP website at www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/travel/clearing/agri_prod_inus.xml. Know before you go this summer People moving to the States this summer should start preparing now by finding new homes for the things that are banned from import. It is also a good idea to apply early for import permits on restricted items since the process can take months. For more information, visit the military customs web site at www.hqusareur.army.mil/opm/uscustoms.htm. New GI Bill briefing The Education Office will be holding a briefing for the "New" GI Bill June 10, 4:30 p.m. at the Strike Eagle Complex. The briefing is expected to last one hour. Topics will include eligibility for the Post 9/11 (Chapter 33) GI Bill, conversion from MGIB to Post 9/11 GI Bill and transferability of Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to spouse and/or children. Individual counseling appointments are available through the Education Center. Call 226-3851 for more information. Flightline Barber Shop The Flightline Barber Shop will be open Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins and Appointments Welcome. For more information, call 226-3421. 48th SFS Entry Authority List notice Do you have a special event or base tour coming up and need to sponsor 10 or more visitors onto base, The Security Forces Visitor Control Center here can help develop an Entry Authority List (EAL) to save time on the day of an event. Guests wishing to visit are required to present a valid form of identification (passport, state or national government issued identity card or drivers license with a picture, state or national driver license without a picture). Children 9 years old or under are not required to have identification. Contact Staff Sgt. Kelvin Hannah at 226-5916 two to three weeks before an event to assist with the process. British Post Office At the British Post Office, Airmen can pay everything from gas and water bills to telephone and mail orders. The post office also has the ability to cash and deposit checks to select banks, as well as issue and redeem money orders and exchange currencies. In addition to handling money for Airmen, the British Post Office also sells a variety of insurance, from travel to car and home insurance. Airmen can also get a road tax license issued, as well as a selection of Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency application forms. For more information, visit the British Post Office. RAF Lakenheath worship schedule Catholic Saturday mass 5 p.m. Sunday mass 9:30 a.m. Daily Mass, Tuesday thru Friday at 11:30 a.m. Protestant 7th Day Adventist 5 p.m. (Saturday) Traditional Protestant service 11 a.m. Gospel service 12:45 p.m. Contemporary service 5 p.m. For more information about chapel programs, call 226-3711. The duty chaplain can be contracted after duty hours via the command post at 226-4800. Airman and Family Readiness Center Mom's Central Moms from every walk of life can benefit in connecting with other moms at the Health and Wellness Center every Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. . This free class is offered as an opportunity to network and develop new relationships, where you can share information and advice about childcare, feeding concerns and concerns with childrearing. Light refreshments will be served. Call the Airman and Family Readiness Center for more information. Information, Tickets and Travel June 13 The Queen's Birthday Parade: Trooping the Colour London DYO Trail of Robin Hood June 14 Hampton Court Palace Alton Towers Cariba Creek Water Park June 20 City of Bath with Guided Walking Tour Thorpe Amusement Park June 21 Father's Day Special--Warwick Castle & Stratford-Upon-Avon Pleasurewood Hills June 24 The Lion King June 27 Legoland Windsor Castle Jack the Ripper & Absolut ICE Bar London Half-Day Sightseeing Tour June 28 Stonehenge & Salisbury Chessington World of Adventure & Sealife Centre For more information, call ITT or visit their website at www.ittlakenheath.com. Marriage Retreat Enjoy a weekend getaway June 27 and 28 that includes transportation, Saturday lunch and dinner, an overnight stay at Dunston Hall, Norwich, Sunday breakfast and lunch and all marriage retreat seminars and materials. Priority will be given to couples who have active duty members that have recently returned from or are preparing for deployment or a remote tour. All couples are encouraged to register at the Airman & Family Readiness Center. Call 226-3847 for more information. Fit Pet Challenge Sign your pet up for this weight loss challenge April 4 to July 4. With education and support, local Air Force communities can help improve their pets' overall health and quality of life. This program is open to all registered clinic patients and features contests, education, prizes, giveaways, examinations, photos and more. Call the Feltwell Veterinary Clinic at 226-7097 for details. Youth Summer Sports Camps Tennis Camp June 15-19 $35 per child $30 per member Ages 9-12 Soccer Camp June 22-26 $35 per child $30 per member Ages 5-18 Fitness Camp June 29-July 1 $20 per child $15 per member Ages 5-18 Five year olds must have completed kindergarten. 18 year olds must still be in high school. Call the Lakenheath Youth Center at 226-KIDS for details.