Lakenheath community bulletins Feb. 12 - 19

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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. For more information, contact the range at 226-7026.

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, Tue. - Fri. 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.


Force Support Squadron Briefs

RAF Lakenheath Education Center
The RAF Lakenheath Education Center offers many opportunities for Airmen to reach their educational goals. Airmen can sign up for professional development course briefing or seminar on the 48 FW PDC page with the following link: https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/ASPs/CoP/OpenCoP.asp?Filter=OO-OT-FE-16

Airmen and Family Readiness Center Classes:

Pre-Deployment Readiness Briefing
A readiness briefing will be held Feb.18 and 25 from 10 to 11 a.m. This class is required for those going TDY or deploying for more than 30 days. This class will fulfill your pre-deployment checklist requirement.

Financial Foundations
A financial planning class will be held Feb. 19 from 1 to 2 p.m. in Bldg 948 in the First Term Airman (FTAC) classroom. This money management class includes goal setting, budgeting, credit and debt management and basic investing.

Pet Scoop
A pet care class will be held Feb. 23 from 3 to 5 p.m. This class brings in pet specialists to answer questions regarding transportation requirements for pets and assistance to military families for proper planning of the shipment of their pets.

Smooth Move Exit
A PCS briefing will be held Feb. 23 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. The class provides a consolidated 2-hour briefing of relocation services brought to you by wing agencies such as TMO, PAX, TMO Household Goods, Finance, Housing, Tricare and more. This class will equip you with the information you need for a smooth moving PCS from RAF Lakenheath.

3-Day TAP Workshop
A TAP workshop will be held Feb. 17 through 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Trained DOL facilitators conduct TAP workshops. Participants will learn to write effective resumes and cover letters, interview techniques and successful job search methods.

VA Benefits Briefing
A benefits briefing will be held Feb. 20 from 8 a.m. to noon. This briefing will cover benefits you are entitled to receive from Veteran's Affairs including the VA Home Loan, Montgomery GI Bill, Vocational Rehabilitation, Disability Qualifications Guidelines and more. Representatives of Veteran's Affairs will be there to answer your questions.

Spouse Reintegration Briefing
A reintegration briefing will be held Feb. 23 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. This class will discuss potential issues and tips for reintegrating with your returning spouse.

Resume Writing & Interview Skills
A resume writing class will be held Feb. 25 from 9 to 11 a.m. Learn basic resume writing formats and interview techniques.

Information, Tickets and Travel

Feb. 21
Jorvik Viking Festival

Feb. 22
Cariba Creek Water Park

Feb. 28
London Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
Jack the Ripper & Absolut ICE Bar

Mar. 1
Spitalfield Market, London 

Mar. 7
Travel Fair 2009
London DYO 

Mar. 8
Natural History Museum, Darwin Big Idea Big Exhibition 

Mar. 13
Late Nite Norwich (Project CHEER event) 

Mar. 14
Leeds Castle

For more information, call Information, Tickets and Travel (ITT) or visit their website at www.ittlakenheath.com.

Outdoor Recreation

Feb. 20
Greene King Brewery and Tasting Tour

Call Lakenheath Outdoor Recreation at 226-2146 for more information and pricing.

Download the latest Force Support calendars and events at www.48fss.com.