Lakenheath community bulletins Jan. 22 - 29

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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.

Lakenheath Men's Varsity Softball

The Lakenheath Men's Softball Team will be holding a meeting at the Liberty Club Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. We will be discussing try outs, uniforms, tournaments, fundraisers etc. It's open to all active duty, DOD civilians, and dependents over the age of 18. If you have any questions, e-mail Coach Joe Hacker at joe.hacker@eu.dodea.edu or todd.seefeldt@lakenheath.af.mil

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.

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 January Classes: 

Smooth Move Exit
A Smooth Move Exit briefing will be held Jan. 26 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Provides a consolidated briefing of relocation services brought to you by Wing agencies such as TMO PAX, TMO Household goods, Finance, Housing, Tricare, etc.

Pet Scoop
A Pet Scoop briefing will be held Jan. 26 from 3 to 5 p.m. This class brings in pet specialists to answer questions regarding transportation requirements for pets and to assist military families in properly planning for the shipment of their pets.

VA Benefits Briefing
A VA Benefits briefing will be held Jan. 23 from 8 a.m. to noon. Topics to be covered include; VA Home Loan, Montgomery GI Bill, Vocational Rehab, Disability Qualifications Guidelines, and much more.

Force Support Squadron Briefs

Information, Tickets and Travel

Jan 31
Dover Castle & Wartime Tunnels

Feb 1
Chinese New Year

Feb 7
London DYO
Windsor Castle

Feb 8
Madame Tussaud's & Chamber Live
London DYO

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

Outdoor Recreation

Jan 31
Horse Riding Lesson or Hacking

Feb 7
Walk the Little Ouse

Feb 14-17
Scotland Winter Getaway

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.