Lakenheath community bulletins May 29 - June 5

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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.

Trespass notice
The firing range that supports RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall is located at 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, the red range flags or red flashing beacons will be visible from all range entrance points. Unauthorized entry in to the range is not only illegal, but also hazardous due to the airborne lead particles.

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.

Survivor Benefit Plan
A military retiree is guaranteed a monthly income for life. However, military retired pay stops on the date the retiree dies. The Survivor Benefit Plan was created to protect widowed spouses and dependent children from complete loss of income. For more information, call 226-3070.


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 & Family Readiness Center for more information.

Information, Tickets and Travel

June 6
London DYO
Leeds Castle

June 7
Dover Castle and Wartime Tunnels
London Aquarium

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.