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Staff Sgt. David Evans, 48th Maintenance Group loading standardization crew, secures a guided bomb unit to an F-15 Strike Eagle during a weapons load demonstration for the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference at RAF Lakenheath, England Sept. 23. The exhibition was one of many events on display to help show what the 48th Fighter Wing does in the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis)

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Mr. Sky Dayton, President and Founder of Earthlink, is assisted with putting on a helmet of a bomb disposal suit during the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference at RAF Lakenheath, England Sept. 23. Mr. Dayton was one of many distinguished visitors touring the European Command to see what capabilities they bring to the global war on terror. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis)

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Staff Sgt. Samuel Beckett, 48th Security Forces Squadron, gets attacked by Kosja, 48th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, during the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference at RAF Lakenheath, England, Sept. 23. The military working dog demo showcased the dynamic teamwork of K-9's and handlers and thier importance to the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis)

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Ronny, 48th Security Forces Squadron military working dog attacks a perpetrator portrayed by Staff Sgt. Samuel Beckett, 48th Security Forces Squadron during the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference at RAF Lakenheath, England, Sept. 23. The military working dog demo allowed attendees to see the importance of the dogs to their handlers and the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis)

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Airmen from the 321st Special Tactics Squadron explain wireless communications cababilites to Joint Civilian Orientation Conference participants Sept. 23 at RAF Lakenheath, England. The JCOC participants are on a seven-day trip throughout the European Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Perry Aston)

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Tech. Sgt. Charles Hoyt, 48th Component Maintenance Squadron, briefs Joint Civilian Orientation Conference attendees at RAF Lakenheath, England Sept. 23. Sergeant Hoyt briefed the attendees about the F100-FW-229 and F100-FW-220 engines that enable the F-15 Eagle and F-15 Strike Eagle to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis)

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Attendees of the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference look at various weapons used by the 322nd Special Tactics Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, England, Sept. 23. The attendees were able to see the different equipment utilized by the STS and get an understanding of what they bring to the mission of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis)

Joint Civilian Orientation Conference visits Liberty Wing

Published Sept. 25, 2008
By 48th Fighter Wing
Public Affiars Office

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- The Joint Civilian Orientation Conference visited RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall Sept. 23 to expand their knowledge of the U.S. military.

According to http://jcoc.dod.mil/about.jsf the JCOC is a program sponsored by the Secretary of Defense for civilian public opinion leaders interested in growing their knowledge of the military and national defense issues. The JCOC is the oldest existing Pentagon outreach program having been held more than 75 times since 1948.

The participants were able to see USAFE's war-fighting capabilities with an aerial demonstration, aircraft static displays and several exhibitions from various agencies including explosive ordnance disposal, Air Force Special Operations, weapons and military working dogs.

The JCOC group will continue their trip around the globe, visiting every branch of the military.