June 5, 2019 Bound for Normandy “So ended the Battle of Normandy: an outstanding triumph of air power. It was air power that paved the way into Europe; air power covered the landings and made it impossible for the Germans to concentrate against them; air power maintained interdiction, and pressure on the enemy when the ‘master
June 29, 2018 What’s the Q? The hardest part of identifying myself as a member of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning community was getting over the deep-seated internal need to fit into a certain mold.
May 23, 2018 Dads’ Class 101 Dads’ Class 101 is a parenting class facilitated by fathers for expectant dads, first-time dads or dads who simply need a refresher. It is sponsored by the Family Advocacy Program and held on a monthly basis. The class is available to both military and civilians assigned to Royal Air Force
April 18, 2018 Family Advocacy promotes self-love The U.S. recognizes April as Child Abuse Prevention Month since the official presidential proclamation of the national campaign in 1983.
March 24, 2017 British Billy welcomes springtime In all the excitement, don't forget to set your clocks forward by one hour March 26, officially the start of British Summer Time. We may be losing an hour, but with extra daylight in the evenings and a long summer ahead, there's plenty to look forward to after the clocks change. Ask Billy about the
Dec. 16, 2016 British Billy and the Great British Panto However you plan to celebrate the Christmas season this year, let me recommend you book yourself a seat at one of the many pantomimes, or ‘pantos’ as we like to call them here in the U.K., which will be taking place at theatres, town and village halls up and down this land from now until January.
Dec. 5, 2016 Comptrollers address COLA concerns Liberty Wing – The 48th Comptroller Squadron would like to thank you for bringing your financial concerns to our attention. Unfortunately, we are unable to directly adjust the Overseas Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) you receive, we did request a Retail Price Schedule (RPS) survey. The RPS is a
Nov. 4, 2016 British Billy explains Bonfire night, Nov. 5 Although I am quite the party animal, I'm not a huge fan of fireworks. Those of us in the animal kingdom blessed with acute auditory gifts will not thank you if we have to endure startling explosions and high pitched squeals. As Bonfire Night approaches here in the U.K., I plan to spend the next few
Sept. 9, 2016 9/11: A day of remembrance My day started as any other. The warm smell of pastries filled my nose as I waited to have breakfast with my sister and little brother before I said goodbye for school. As I meandered into our family living room, I stopped. My mom was just standing in front of our small TV with her hands over her
June 24, 2016 Making every second count at Lakenheath high school Graduation is a milestone that neither the students, nor their parents will ever forget and the ceremony is exceptionally memorable. It has been a tradition for the LHS senior class to graduate in the beautiful Ely cathedral. Several musical performances are held and speeches are given at the church