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  • Discover Britain: Cadbury World

    In early spring, around Easter, jellybeans of all flavors, squishy little peeps and creamy chocolate eggs seem to be everywhere you look. Every year, the sights of these sweets remind me of my childhood dream of visiting Willy Wonka's chocolate factory.Besides the slightly odd Oompa Loompas and

  • What's so different about the Great British Breakfast?

    We Brits can be an unpredictable bunch. We love our traditions, and yet, when it comes to food, we can be very open-minded. We list curry as one of our favourite foods. However, we have encountered and explored other cultures, and we have sampled and enjoyed their culinary expertise, whether it be

  • Regional treaty office ensures compliance

    The treaty compliance office is a two-person, regional office that represents the 48th Fighter Wing and the 100th Air Refueling Wing in the international arms control arena. They interpret and ensure compliance with applicable treaties. The office is comprised of Andrew Baker (RAF Lakenheath) and

  • Why do the British eat hot cross buns?

    I had always assumed everyone all over the world eats hot cross buns at Easter, but I have discovered that it is a quintessentially British tradition. They are small festive bread buns and you are supposed to restrain yourself until Good Friday before tucking in. However, self control is so often

  • Action Line: Traffic congestion at Lakenheath Elementary School

    COMPLAINT:It is 3:05 p.m. as I sit in Lakenheath Elementary School looking at the traffic snarling through the parking lot waiting to exit. School has let out at 2:35 p.m. and the buses "rolled" at 2:45 p.m., yet there they sit, motionless and idling. The lights at the intersection of Norwich Avenue

  • Action Line: Speed limits in Liberty Village

    COMPLAINT:I have been a resident of Liberty Village since Dec.18 2009. I don't see any speed limits posted. Therefore I assume the residents believe they can drive as fast as they want, in and around the housing area. I have had people so close to me that I can almost read their name tapes. What is

  • Discover Britain: High Lodge Community Centre

    Recently my fiancé and I visited the High Lodge Forest Centre, which is a wonderful refuge for outdoor enthusiasts that helped cure my feelings of restlessness caused by the long winter season. High Lodge Forest Centre is nestled in the midst of the Thetford Forest, just a 25-minute drive from RAF

  • How did you learn about dating, boundaries, intimacy?

    (Editor's Note: This piece was submitted to the DoDDS School Liaison Office, and the author wishes to remain anonymous.)I learned about dating and boundaries by watching TV and talking to my female relatives who had boyfriends. It was not the best way to learn about such an important life skill.As I

  • British Billy welcomes springtime

    I love the changing seasons in the U.K., and I especially love spring. My paw pads start to tingle, and my tail twitches with anticipation. So much is happening! The bees are buzzing around the heather, the rabbits and moles are frantic with activity, and the birds are busy impressing each other as

  • America’s Airmen flourish when their leaders trust them

    I've observed two different types of leaders over the years when it comes to trusting the Airmen who work for them. In one camp, the leaders want to see the Airmen perform first and have the Airmen earn their trust. In the other, the leaders automatically trust the Airmen and, also, carry high