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Vol. 33 No. 19 FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2006
RAF LAKENHEATH, UK www.lakenheath.af.mil
Down and dirty
48th SFS celebrate National Police Week
PLUS: USAFE Youth of the Year Keflavik reassignments CMSAF Letter to Airmen

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JET 48 Vol. 33 No. 19
Friday, May 19, 2006
“Anywhere, Anytime ...
Whatever needs done.”
Brig. Gen. Robert P. Steel
48th Fighter Wing commander
Capt. Beth Kelley Horine
Public affairs chief
Tech. Sgt. Renee Kirkland
Public affairs NCOIC
Senior Airman Vanessa Young
Internal information chief
JET 48 STAFF
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Editor
Senior Airman Eric Donner
Assistant Editor
Samantha Lamont
Caitlin Tyree
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48th Security Forces Squadron
members observe a Defender
Challenge team in action at the
Lakenheath High School
football field Tuesday. The
event was part of National
Police Week.
COMMANDERS’FORUM
4 Chairman thanks spouses, 48th/CC Guardians of freedom, integrity
7
LOCAL NEWS
8
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FEATURES
13 48th LRS returns from joint deployment experience
14-15
JET48 SPOTLIGHT
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PERSPECTIVE
21
COMMUNITY
22
25-26
CMSAF: Are you ready?
Class 06-E graduates ALS
Personnel teams help ease Keflavik transition
Cops show Airmen how to be Liberty Warriors
Congressional gold medalist: Samantha Lamont
HEALTH AND FITNESS
19 Lakenheath Lancers last meet
Times are a’ changing
Discover Britain: Eurovision 2006
Community briefs
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Sabrina Johnson
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ON THE COVER: National Police Week.
(Photo by Tech. Sgt. Sabrina Johnson)
MAY 19, 2006
JET 48 MAGAZINE PAGE 3

Jet48CommandersForum
By Gen. Peter Pace
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
This month we honor the extraordinary contributions
of the men and women who serve our country
in the armed forces. I am proud to serve alongside
2.4 million Americans in the active, Guard and
Reserve force who have chosen to take the oath to
defend our Constitution. Whether deployed in Iraq or
Afghanistan, or supporting humanitarian operations
at home or abroad, today’s military personnel continue
to serve this nation with honor and distinction.
In a month honoring the military, it is only fitting
that on the 12th of May we specifically recognize
military spouses — our silent heroes. They serve
beside those in uniform, selflessly relocating our
homes and assuming new responsibilities at each
assignment. They understand long hours, exercises
and deployments and give us strength to drive on
when duty calls.
On behalf of the Joint Chiefs, I join all Americans
and extend a sincere thanks to the men and women of
our armed forces and their families.
Gen. Peter Pace, USMC
Chairman Joint Chiefs of
Staff
Guardians of freedom, integrity
By Brig. Gen. Robert P. Steel
48th Fighter Wing Commander
It is no secret, as Airmen we are held to a higher standard. Our
responsibility as guardians of freedom and stewards of America’s
Air Force demands we conduct ourselves in a fashion that demonstrates
the highest level of integrity.
Between deploying across the world, working with multi-million
dollar equipment and leading America’s sons and daughters, it is
vital we measure ourselves by a different set of rules than others.
However, even with our mastery of deploying people and equipment
and our smart ways of carrying out the mission – there is still
more. This higher level of integrity required to accomplish our mission
also dictates that we maintain professional relationships.
Maintaining professional relationships is as important as carrying
out our tactical deployments and smart operations. It gets at the heart of
everything we do as Airmen. From day one, as we learned how to wear
the uniform, we were also taught how to understand the importance of
the chain of command, the rank structure and how it relates to us. We
learned about clearly defined boundaries to help us avoid the pitfalls
associated with fraternization and unprofessional enlisted relationships.
While there are some straightforward rules governing unprofessional
relationships, often these will involve using good judgment and avoiding
even the appearance of favoritism. When we see such situations
develop, we need to reaffirm our commitment to integrity and loyalty
to the Air Force.
We need to be strong wingmen when we see a relationship
ACTION LINE
degrading the work environment, whether through favoritism or
even just the appearance of it. We must take action, even if it is
done simply to derail a faulty perception. We need to have the
courage to make those “knock it off ” calls as soon as we realize one
of our leaders, enlisted or officer, has lost their way and has become
too friendly with their subordinates. Only then can we sustain good
order and discipline and unit morale.
In addition, our AF mentors and instructors taught us the importance
of a keen sense of judgment and maturity. Newly-pinned staff
sergeants must understand and embrace the change in relationships
they experience as they may be supervising troops who were once
their peers. The same holds true for when a company grade officer
becomes a field grade officer.
Our training instructors highlighted a vital point: interactions
between leaders and their troops influence morale, discipline, respect
for authority and ultimately unit performance. Unprofessional relationships
lead to favoritism and misuse of authority. Even the perception of
favoritism can harm the morale of the unit. Consequently, those who
participate in these relationships are subject to counseling, reassignment,
demotion and possibly even court-martial.
As we perform our mission, some of us may lose track of these
fundamental concepts. I urge everyone to refocus on the basic lessons
of professionalism and relationship integrity that we all learned
in our basic training.
In doing so, you will help maintain credibility within our chain
of command, which will in-turn, lead to continued successful operations.
America is confident that you can uphold this high standard
of integrity, and so am I.
The Action Line is your direct link to me for complaints, suggestions or comments. It’s not
intended to replace the chain of command. When normal command agency channels haven’t been
able to resolve your concerns, call 226-2324, fax 226-5637, e-mail
(Action.Line@lakenheath.af.mil), send through distribution (48 FW/PA), mail (48FW/PA, Unit
5210 Box 215 APO AE 09461-0215) or hand carry your Action Line to the public affairs office
(Building 1085). You may remain anonymous; however, to receive a reply, please leave your name,
unit, duty or home phone number and full APO mailing address. Names are confidential.
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MAY 19, 2006

Jet48News
Local
Are you ready?
As Airmen, we raised our right hand and solemnly swore
to support and defend the Constitution of the United States
against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Our enemies
emerged from the shadows on 9-11 and today, in the Global
War on Terror, we are taking the fight directly to them. Our
mission is clear – win this war.
We all have a role to play and we must continually evaluate
whether we are doing everything we can to support the
war and combat operations. If the call comes tomorrow for
you to deploy to Baghdad, Kandahar, or wherever our Air
Force needs you, are you ready to go? You must be. We are
the nation’s warriors!
By now, many of you are familiar with frequent or
extended deployments. Thank you for your continued dedication
and personal sacrifice. Many thanks to your family as
well, for enduring many sacrifices as they await your return.
You are the Airmen this nation called for and depends on.
For those not ready to deploy at this moment, what deliberate
action are you taking to be ready? For some, it may be time
to reevaluate why you are serving in our Air Force. You volunteered
and swore an oath; our nation relies on your readiness
and commitment.
Combat operations call for a force with ingenuity and
courage … a force that is trained, equipped and ready to
deploy at a moments notice. To achieve this you must maintain
your duty and combat skills, health and fitness levels,
and take the necessary steps to prepare yourself and loved
ones for the road ahead. Your family counts on your plans
and preparation for deployments and separation. Finances,
housing, legal matters, child-care arrangements, and extended
family support needs must all be settled before the
deployments orders come down. These are basic responsibilities
of being Expeditionary Airmen.
Thousands upon thousands of Airmen have served,
fought and sacrificed before us. We owe it to our forefathers
who shed their blood so we can enjoy the freedoms we cherish
today. More than 2,400 of our comrades have given their
lives in this fight against terrorism. We owe it to them to be
ready to continue their legacy.
Our first Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Paul
Airey, joined the Army Air Corps at the age of 17 to serve
our nation during a hellacious time of war, WWII. He left
U.S. soil in March, 1944. Soon afterwards, on his 28th combat
bombing mission over Germany, his aircraft was shot
down; he was captured, and held as a prisoner of war until
May, 1945. We owe it to Chief Airey and so many others who
endured years of separation and hardships to be ready.
Senior Airmen Jason Cunningham, a pararescueman,
answered the call to deploy to Afghanistan in 2002. He continued
answering that call even after being mortally wounded
while on a rescue mission in support of Operation Anaconda.
Jason was credited with saving 10 fellow comrades before he
ultimately lost his life. We owe it to SrA Cunningham and his
family, who gave the ultimate sacrifice, to be ready.
As the requirements for more six-month and one-year
taskings and deployments continue to rise, more Airmen will
be called upon to deploy, and, in many cases, perform duties
in different organizations and environments than they’ve
known before. These are different times; the War on Terror is
a different kind of war; and, it requires Airmen to be adaptive,
courageous, and ready to fight. What has not changed is
the fact that we are fighting for fundamental freedoms.
The American public; mothers, fathers, husbands, wives
and most importantly, our children, are the beneficiaries of
our efforts. I ask you to never forget the people who are
counting on us—here at home and in the fledgling democracies
abroad. Also never forget those who came before us.
They answered our nation’s call to fight for freedom. Now
we must carry that torch. We inherited an arduous responsibility,
but one we must shoulder with courage and honor. In
time to come, others will reflect on our service. How will
they judge our courage … our commitment ... our readiness?
You have to be ready to fight today and tomorrow. Keep
your focus on the mission, live by our Core Values, and
remember how blessed we are to live in and serve our great
nation.
MAY 19, 2006
JET 48 MAGAZINE PAGE 7

Jet48News
Local
Liberty
SFS blotter
The 48th Security Forces Squadron
handled the following incidents from May
10 to Monday:
Property loss, damage or theft
May 10: A family member reported
several items stolen from an unsecured
bag left in a cafeteria at Lakenheath
High School.
May 11: An NCO reported a mountain
bike stolen from his residence on
base.
May 12: An Airman reported damage
to government property at the Strike
Eagle Complex.
May 12: A senior NCO reported her
cell phone stolen from the Feltwell
Community Center.
May 12: An Airman reported his resident
door damaged in Anglo Housing.
Saturday: An NCO reported his
motorcycle vandalized in base housing.
Patrol response
May 10: An Airman was involved in a
minor vehicle when a passing car caused
the victim to swerve and hit a utility
pole.
May 11: An NCO and Airman were
involved in a minor vehicle accident at
the base post office.
May 11: An Airman was apprehended
for sponsoring two guests on base and
leaving them unattended.
May 12: A family member was
detained for shoplifting at the base
exchange.
May 12: An Airman and spouse were
involved in a minor vehicle accident in
the parking lot of the Base exchange.
May 12: Patrols responded to a loud
noise complaint at Building 941.
Saturday: An Airman was involved in
a major vehicle accident on Wangford
Road.
Saturday: Patrols responded to a fire
alarm, which was a result of a burning
candle and incense.
Saturday: An Airman was apprehended
for Article 121: larceny, after shoplifting
from the BX.
Saturday: Patrols responded to a
burning bicycle at Building 917.
Saturday: Patrols responded to a loud
noise complaint at Building 917.
If you have any information concerning
any incident, call the security forces
control center at 226-2333 or (01638) 522
333 or 226-4800 or your first sergeant.
For an emergency on base call 911 and for
an emergency off base call 999.
Mathies Airman Leadership School Class 06-E graduated students Apr. 28, during ceremonies at
Eagles’ Landing.
Along with graduation certificates, six students earned individual honors.
Senior Airman Ryan Carney, 48th Component Maintenance Squadron, Levitow Award.
Staff Sgt. Chace Morris, 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Leadership Award and
Distinguished Graduate honors.
Senior Airman Paula Barkhauer, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Academic Achievement
Award and Distinguished Graduate honors.
Other Distinguished Graduates were:
Senior Airman Sharnta Bullard, 48th Medical Operations Squadron
Senior Airman Christina Crow-Roberts, 48th Fighter Wing
Senior Airman Douglas Wolcott, 48th CMS
Other graduates of the class are:
48th Maintenance Group
Senior Airman Ryan Maratita
Senior Airman James Moore
48th AMXS
Staff Sgt. Colin Cory
Senior Airman Randall Broome
Senior Airman Steven Brown
Senior Airman Kimberly Salley
Senior Airman Joshua Skelton
Senior Airman Zachary White
48th Civil Engineer Squadron
Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Gates
Staff Sgt. Clyde McNeil II
Senior Airman Patrick Riele
48th CMS
Senior Airman Melissa Aldrich
Senior Airman David Doze
Senior Airman Andrea Mertins
Senior Airman Joanna Taylor
Senior Airman Phillip Taylor
48th Dental Squadron
Senior Airman Jessica Chang
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Ben Bloker
48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Shawn Bishop
Senior Airman Adrian Castillo
Senior Airman Dawn McKain
Senior Airman Ashely Pollock
Senior Airman Alexander Schlegel
48th LRS
Senior Airman Larry Kitchen
Senior Airman Matthew Muir
48th MDOS
Senior Airman Joshua Brown
48th Munitions Squadron
Senior Airman John King
Senior Airman Joseph Lamontagne
Senior Airman Lovely Nerius
48th Operations Support Squadron
Senior Airman Karen Spurgeon
48th Security Forces Squadron
Senior Airman Shaun Russell
494th Fighter Squadron
Senior Airman Shannon Cavasos
A weapons loading team
led by Staff Sgt. Roderick
Abad attach an AIM-7M
Sparrow missile into
position on an F-15 Eagle
during a weapon systems
evaluation at Tyndall Air
Force Base, Fla., on May
9. The AIM-7 missile is
being phased out of the
Air Force inventory.
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Jet48News
Personnel teams help ease Keflavik transition
By Capt. Beth Horine
48th Fighter wing Public Affairs
Base closures are never an easy thing to execute in the Air Force.
Transitioning an overseas installation back to its host nation is even
tougher, especially when the operational mission must continue
even during the changes and upheaval it causes servicemembers and
their families. Try accomplishing both feats under a three-to-six
month time limit.
At Naval Air Station Keflavik, Iceland, the Airmen assigned to
the 85th Group are continuing to expertly execute the air defense
mission while preparing to transition to new bases and locations
around the world.
“The reassignment process for the entire group
has been an amazing process to watch,” said Col.
Phillip Gibbons, 85th Group commander. “Our
Airmen and their families are closing this base
and moving their families, pets, household goods
and vehicles in less than four months, an impossibly
short time period for such an undertaking.
I appreciate their support in accomplishing this
while continuing to safely achieve our flying
mission.”
To assist in the reassignments and personnel
challenges Airmen are facing, U.S.
Air Forces in Europe’s personnel directorate
sent two teams of experts to Iceland.
The first team was led by the USAFE
Director of Manpower and Personnel, Col.
Robert “Junior” Suminsby and his two experts,
Chief Master Sgt. Brian Glasgow, chief of enlisted
assignments, and Master Sgt. Alex Pitsiaeli, superintendent of
enlisted assignments, to brief the troops and their spouses on how
the closure is going to work from an assignment perspective.
“We felt it was extremely important for the Keflavik community
to receive the most timely and accurate information possible concerning
the base closure and unit move,” said Chief Glasgow.
The team provided eight target briefings during their first twoday
visit to Iceland. Colonel Suminsby opened each briefing to
emphasize the USAFE assignments team’s dedication in making the
transition as smooth as possible. At the end of each briefing, the
floor was opened for a question and answer session.
The second team traveled to Iceland five days later to begin the
assignment process. The team included Sergeant Pitsiaeli, Tech. Sgt.
Kim Perreira, USAFE airman assignments, and Tech Sgt. Sean How,
AFPC Force Structure section to ensure unforeseen snags could be
handled on the spot.
Each member who received an assignment had a face-to-face
appointment with a member of the assignment team to allow immediate
resolution of any questions or concerns. The team provided
more than 350 assignments, accepted more than 20 special duty
applications, and processed more than 20 volunteer statements for
courtesy graphic
Korea in just two days.
“I was really impressed by the Airmen at Keflavik. Though they
are dealing with the stressors of a base closure, an unexpected PCS
and unusually long duty hours, they all maintained their professionalism
and their morale was surprisingly high,” said Sergeant
Perreira.
For the Airmen at NAS Keflavik, although still frustrated about
the sudden moves and abrupt changes ahead, many appreciated the
one-on-one assistance provided by Air Force leadership.
“I think USAFE/A1 was very proactive and helpful in providing
assistance for the enlisted assignments,” said Capt. Karla Taff, 85th
Group protocol officer. “Our troops may not have received the
assignment they wanted, but the process was thoughtfully laid out
… and reduced the majority of anxiety associated with the transition.”
Brig. Gen. Robert P. Steel, the 48th
Fighter Wing commander and wing commander
for the 85th Group, is concerned
with the challenges the 85th Group
Airmen are facing and is doing everything
possible to ease their transition, along with
USAFE leadership.
“I understand some of the preparations
to relocate have been taxing.
Inactivating a group, while continuing
the mission, and taking care of
future careers and families undoubtedly
presents some unique challenges,”
General Steel said.
“The process of moving and handling
items such as housing, vehicle shipping
and schooling has naturally left our Keflavik
Airmen with many questions and concerns. For these
reasons, I sent some folks from our family support center to
Keflavik to help walk our troops through the relocation process,”
the general added.
Between the USAFE assignments team and the family support
center team at RAF Lakenheath, Keflavik Airmen are beginning to
feel more confident the AF is taking care of them and their families
as they move from Iceland to a new base.
Maj. Tiaa Henderson, 85th Group military personnel flight commander,
attested to the USAFE/A1 team providing outstanding support
in what has been a stressful time for Keflavik Airmen. “The
team came out and provided eight targeted briefings in less than two
days to ensure that our Airmen knew how the assignment process
would work for them,” Major Henderson said. “They even ensured
every Airman received two assignment choices.”
Although the coming months will bring many more operational
and personal challenges for the Airmen at NAS Keflavik, they have
a support system to help at every step along the way.
“I wish to give my deepest thanks to the entire 48th Fighter Wing
team for supporting us and ensuring the success of this massive
effort,” Colonel Gibbons added.
For NAS Keflavik Airmen with relocation questions or in need
of transition assistance, the following agencies are ready and prepared
to help:
NAS Keflavik:
Airman and Family Readiness Center 450-4401/7909
Chaplain 450-4570
Military Personnel Flight 450-6278
Navy College 450-6226
RAF Lakenheath:
Airman and Family Readiness Center 226-3847
Chaplain 226-3711
Military Personnel Flight 226-4772
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Jet48Features
Top: Tech. Sgt. Michael Platz, NCO-in-charge of the
mobility readiness spares section, discusses camp
property accountability issues with Army Sergeant 1st
Class Richard Everett, 90th PSB supply sergeant at Ali Al
Salem Air Base, Kuwait recently. Bottom: Staff Sgt. Jorge
Aguayo prepares to qualify on the Australian Styer, which
is used by the Australian Army.
48th LRS returns from joint deployment experience
By 1st Lt Carlos Aguirre
48th Logistics Readiness Squadron branch chief
ALI AL SALEM AIR BASE, Kuwait — Four members of the 48th
Logistics Readiness Squadron are preparing to return home after a sevenmonth
deployment as part of a Tailored Logistics Element, located at the
Army Life Support Area here.
Under the Third Army Command, the TLE operated as a miniature
Expeditionary Mission Support Group, replacing the Army’s 206th
Engineering Battalion in October 2005. The Air Force TLE, the second in
Kuwait, required a shift from normal Air Force ways in order to accomplish
the mission.
“We pretty much had to step outside
the box in preparing for this
deployment,” said Master Sgt. Michael
Tilley, 48th LRS storage and issue section
superintendent. “We trained
alongside the Army at Ft. Carson,
Colorado under the Joint Service
Training Oversight initiative for three
weeks, involving everything from day
and night time land navigation to three
days of first response medical combat
life savers training exercises.”
Liberty TLE warriors also conducted
convoy security operations, heavy
weapons training and Improvised Explosive Detection techniques. “It really
was great training; it broadened our appreciation of what the other services
are doing on the ground and ultimately focused our minds in preparation for
our arrival in theater,” Sergeant Tilley said.
“Training at Fort Carson allowed us to form a unique team from various
career fields throughout the world, added Staff Sgt. Anthony Ervin, a camp
vehicle dispatcher from 48th LRS. “We became a very tight knit unit ready
to get the job done.”
Without aircraft to directly support, the first mission priority of Liberty
Airmen deployed there was camp infrastructure improvement and learning
the Army supply system. Their main missions at the life support area was to
continue the build up of the three-month old camp and to continue to provide
logistics support to the intra-theater Army and Navy teams by running the
Aerial Port of Debarkation and Embarkation.
The small group of RAF Lakenheath Airmen quickly learned flexibility
would be the key to success in this deployed location. A typical day included
anything from aiding civil engineers digging ditches, setting up tents and
conducting armed escort sustainment operations, to aiding the services element
with morale, welfare and recreation activities for permanent party
members. “It’s really been a collage of challenges, but all great opportunities
to make the mission happen,” said Tech. Sgt. Michael Platz, NCO-in-charge
of the mobility readiness spares section.
Camp commander, Lt. Col. Marydarlene Morgan said, “I had better people
than I would have ever asked for. We accomplished a great deal because
we had dedicated and professional people.”
Another unique opportunity the team
was offered included working and training
along side coalition members. The
Australian logistics forces within the life
support area, allowed the deployed members
to train on the Australian’s primary
weapon, the Styer. “It was a definite highlight
for me while here,” said Sergeant
Tilley. “Their training is more fluid and
involves more mobility while actually firing
the weapon. The training we received
from the Aussies involved more movement
while engaging our targets. I actually
felt more confident with my weapon
after training; it was a great experience.”
“This was my first deployment, and as the Air Force continues to serve
and provide support in positions traditionally held by other military services;
it has given me a whole new perspective and really has prepared me for the
challenges ahead with future joint service deployments,” said Staff Sgt. Jorge
Aguayo, Contractor Officer Representative Camp Arms Room
As the deployment draws to a close in Kuwait, the experiences LRS
Airmen collected will aid future logisticians deploying to fill joint service
roles. Sergeant Tilley reflects on his time in Kuwait: “I’ve been lucky to have
had a great team deploy with me from Lakenheath. I know we’ve made a
positive impact…I hope we leave the Army, Navy and Marines with a lasting
impression of another way the Air Force can do their part.”
MAY 19, 2006 JET 48 MAGAZINE PAGE 13

Jet48Feature
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Sabrina Johnson
National Police Week:
Cops show meaning of Liberty Warrior
Tech. Sgt. Vikki Lopez, 48th Medical Support Squadron, assembles
an M-16A2 as part of the Defender Challenge event at the
Lakenheath High School football field Tuesday. Defender
Challenge is part of the National Police Week, which recognizes
police officers nationwide. Top: The 48th MDSS Defender
Challenge team straps their team mate to a stretcher during the
100-yard obstacle course. The obstacle course included a
stretcher run, memory exercise, grenade throw, weapon assembly
and push-ups. “The event just allows Airmen from other
career fields to step into our life for a moment,” said Tech. Sgt.
Benjamin Rushford, 48th Security Forces Squadron trainer.
Bottom: Senior Airman Jeremiah Moore, 48th Civil Engineer
Squadron, names as many items as he could remember of a
box which the content he was shown briefly during a memory
exercise simulating 48th SFS training.
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Sabrina Johnson
Photo by Airman 1st Class Kristi Emler
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Jet48Spotlight
Samantha Lamont
(Editor’s note: Samantha Lamont was recently
awarded the Gold Congressional Award, the
first time a youth at RAF Lakenheath won.
She was also just selected as U.S. Air Forces
in Europe Youth of the Year.)
Describe the Congressional Award
Program.
Congress established the award program
in 1979 to recognize young people for their
initiative, achievement and service. The program
is a fun and challenging way to be
involved in activities you enjoy or would
like to know more about.
What are the requirements to earn
the award?
To earn the award, I had to set and meet
goals in four program areas. The minimum
number of hours to receive the Gold
Congressional Award is 800 – 400 for volunteering,
200 for personal development
and 200 for physical fitness. I also had to
complete an exploration trip to earn the
award.
How much time did you put into
completion of the program?
My advisor helped me to set challenging,
yet attainable goals, allowing me to
achieve them in two years. I completed the
program with over 800 hours of community
service, 400 hours of personal development,
300 hours of physical fitness and a weeklong
camping trip.
How were your hours validated?
I kept a record book of each hour I dedicated
to the program, which was signed by
my validators. I also had certificates and
photographs to go along with the record
book as proof of my commitment.
How many participants earn the
Gold Medal?
Last year, 167 of 242 recipients travelled
to Washington D.C. to receive the award.
This year, the number of participants
attending the ceremony is slightly higher.
[ the basics ]
Hometown: Davis-Monthan AIr Force Base, Ariz.
Time at RAF Lakenheath: 4 years
Birthdate: March 17, 1987
Grade point average: 3.9
Future college: Emery College, Georgia
Major: Undecided
When and where is the ceremony?
The ceremony will be held June 21 at
Congress, followed by a reception at the
Library of Congress for all gold medalists,
friends, families and honoured guests.
How does it feel to receive this
award?
This is definitely a major accomplishment
for me to be the first in USAFE to
earn a Gold Congressional Award.
Receiving this award has helped me to be
named as the USAFE Youth of the Year for
2006. It has also made me eligible for
scholarships that are offered exclusively to
gold medalists.
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MAY 19, 2006

Jet48Health & Fitness
Photos by Master Sgt. Renwick P. Davis
Lakenheath Lancers qualify in track
Lakenheath High School student PJ Davis leaps 14’ 10” during the
long jump competition May 13 against ACS Cobham in London.The
track and field team members qualified in their sport face Europeon
competition this weekend. The Lancers who qualified for the
Europeon competition are:
Boys
4 x 400 meter relay Greg Pelzl, Lenell Joyner, Scott Streepy
and Daniel Slade
Medley Relay
Greg Pelzl, Lenell Joyner, Scott Streepy
and Daniel Slade
1500 and 3000 meter
run
Greg Billington
800 meter run Greg Pelzl
Girls
4 X 400 meter relay Tanishia Joyner, Keierra Isaac, Keisha
Richie, Jade lewis and LaKeish Hyndman
alternate
MAY 19, 2006 JET 48 MAGAZINE PAGE 19

Jet48Perspective
A family prepares to PCS from the 48th Fighter Wing.
File photo
Times are a ‘changing
By Lt. Col. Henri Castelain
48th Operation Support Squadron Commander
Nearly 40 years ago Bob Dylan published a song about changing
times. As summer draws near and RAF Lakenheath enters the permanent
change of station season we can all expect some changing
times. It is also a time for us to better prepare ourselves, our coworkers
and our families for this busy and stressful period.
Theoretically, the base undergoes a 33 percent change annually, as
many of us are on three-year tours. Summer is the preferred period
for moves because children are out of school and returns to the states
can be blended with family vacations. As leaders and supervisors it is
critical we prepare for the departure of experience that will leave our
units in the coming months.
Help your departing personnel by ensuring they leave behind a
useful legacy to ensure a smooth transition with their replacement.
Work with your folks to verify continuity books are brought up to
speed.
Until recently, the wing was scheduled for a unit compliance
inspection this summer-keep that momentum moving. Good work
was done in preparation for this inspection, so take advantage of this
groundwork and keep it going. What better way to greet new arrivals
than provide them with a workstation with all the current tools and
information to make their transition easy and fruitful. Productivity
will be maximized from day one.
At the same time, how can we ensure a successful exit for our
faithful employees leaving RAF Lakenheath? Start preparations early
on all performance reports. If you are a rater and know you are leaving,
then you may be swamped with a multitude of performance
reports that close out all in a very short period of time. Get an early
start to ensure adequate time to accomplish the reports thoroughly.
These documents are critical in capturing our workforce’s efforts
and ensuring our people get rewarded for the hard work they do here.
Remember, promotions are based, in part, on data captured in performance
reports. Performance reports are also the basis for decorations
awarded to superior performers who are PCSing. Getting both
completed in a timely fashion ensures all personnel are recognized
and paperwork is cleared on time. Ideally, decorations will process in
time for our personnel to receive the recognition here at RAF
Lakenheath where they earned their accolades.
Another sure indicator of a busy and hectic summer is our imminent
Air Expeditionary Force requirements for the Liberty Wing. Two
of the wing’s fighter squadrons, along with their associated maintenance
squadrons, are tasked for AEF 3 and 4. Those units are stateside
right now for 30 days of training and spin up and will train hard
throughout the summer to be fully combat capable before their
departure for the AEF.
As a wing, we can anticipate that, prior to the next AEF, we will
lose personnel with a wealth of experience who supported previous
deployments. Rest assured, new personnel will need additional time
and support to get ready for an AEF deployment. This work load, in
the midst of the PCS season, will task all of our units here, making it
even more critical to prepare now and work smarter.
We are faced with changing times in the next few months and
preparation will ensure those times are smooth, not turbulent. Get
ready now, as Bob Dylan said in his song years ago “The time they
are a changing.
MAY 19, 2006
JET 48 MAGAZINE PAGE 21

By Sal Davidson – Community Relations Adviser
Eurovision Song Contest
History
The Eurovision Song Contest, the self-proclaimed “Greatest
Game Show on Earth,” is an international institution. The contest
was first staged in Switzerland in 1956 and was inspired by the
popular Italian San Remo Festival. The United Kingdom has participated
every year with the exceptions of 1956 and 1958.
Every year on a Saturday night in May, representatives from
many countries in Europe and Israel gather to sing their hearts out
and compete in this competition to see who has the best song in
Europe.
The competition
The rules have evolved many times throughout the course of the
program, such as whether songs are sung in English or the competitor’s
native tongue. Since 1958 the winner has the honour of hosting
the ESC in their home country.
The contest has grown over the years. The first contest had
seven countries enter and this year
there are 38 countries. The competition
requires a semi-finals to
narrow the number down to 24 for
the finals on Saturday.
How do the Brits prepare?
Preparations for the British
attack begin in February with a
“Song for Europe.” The finalists
are chosen by a panel of experts
and the final six get to sing their
song on national television.
The general public vote via
telephone and text for their
favourite. The lucky winner represents
the hopes of the nation in the
final. This year the winner for the
United Kingdom is Daz Sampson.
He sang Teenage Life.
The Grand final
Each grand final has its own distinctive style depending on
where it is held. The hosts speak in English and French with some
interjections of other languages to compliment the international
feel. After all the acts have performed the viewers get down to the
serious business of voting.
This has changed over the years from each nation calling in with
their scores over the telephone, to today’s competition, which
allows for the discerning viewer to register their votes.
Each country is called via satellite link and awards ten other
countries points depending on how many phone votes each song
gets in their own country, the tenth most popular song receives one
point, escalating to the most popular song awarded 12 points. All
points are eventually tallied up and the most popular song wins the
contest.
The worst countries are relegated, meaning they are unable to
compete in the next year’s contest with the exception of the UK,
France, Germany or Spain as they pump lots of money into the
event.
Best way to enjoy, ESC.
First, many people in the United Kingdom see this contest as
somewhat of a joke. Many Brits gather to watch this contest together
to giggle at the interesting clothes, interesting haircuts and interesting
performances of songs, which in some people’s opinions are
total rubbish.
That is what makes the ESC the ESC. We’ve witnessed a
German perform in electric suits covered in light bulbs. We’ve seen
triumphs by international stars such as ABBA. Of course, who
could forget the Belgian who came third in 2003 with a song in an
imaginary language.
The USA link
There is a strong USA link to
this year’s competition as one of
the presenters in Athens is Maria
Menounos. Maria was born in June
1978 in Medford, Mass. Her ancesty
is Greek and speaks fluent
Greek.
She has had various broadcasting
jobs in the USA such as
Channel One News, Entertainment
Tonight and has also acted in shows
such as One Tree Hill and was in
the movie From Russia with Love.
The best bits
Courtesy graphic Terry Wogan, a veteran presenter,
has been the commentator for
the United Kingdom show for many years and is as much a part of
the ESC as the competitors. His endless wit and dry sarcastic comments
on the songs and the performers have turned what could be a
tedious night into compelling viewing; just remember he will not
be politically correct.
The political voting: there is no getting away from the fact that
political voting does go on. Other countries seem to take this competition
seriously and for those astute viewers, it is clear when the
scores come in, just who likes who.
In conclusion, my top tip is to join together with some British
friends, have some nibbles, switch on the ESC, enjoy the entertainment
and vote for your favourites. Once seen, never forgotten.
Don’t forget the famous ESC saying -‘Null Points’ which has to be
said in a French accent for best effect.
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BULLETIN
BOARD
Briefs
SFS display
48th Security Forces Squadron will display
their weapons, vehicles and canine unit
from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. today and from
noon until 4 p.m. Saturday.
WIC overseas
Women, Infants and Children - overseas
provides food, nutrition an health screening,
and other resources to pregnant, breastfeeding
and postpartum women and infants and
children up to 4-years-old. Participants may
receive food items such as milk, eggs,
cheese, cereal, peanut butter, juice and infant
formula.
For more information, call 226-1728.
TRICARE assistance
The 48th Medical Group TRICARE office
has a Beneficiary Counseling and Assistance
Coordinator and Debt Collection Assistance
officer who gives assistance with TRICARE
claims and benefits. The BCAC is an advocate
to resolve customers’ TRICARE questions.
The DCAO helps resolve medical or
dental bill debt collection issues. For more
information or to receive assistance, contact
Angela Robinson at 226-8694 or visit the
TRICARE service center at the base hospital
on the ground floor.
Mildenhall Heart Link
The 100th Mission Support Squadron’s
Heart Link orientation will be 9:30 a.m. until
2:30 p.m. today at the RAF Mildenhall family
support center. English to Korean translations
will be available. For more information,
call the family support center at 238-3406 or
(01638) 543 406.
Women’s soccer team
RAFs Lakenheath and Mildenhall
women’s soccer team is looking for players
who are older than 18 years old. For more
information, call Airman 1st Class Jennifer
Puff at 226-8468 or email jennifer.puff@lakenheath.af.mil.
Scrapbooking and crafter event
There will be a scrapbooking and crafters
event from 5 p.m. until midnight Saturday at
the Lakenheath High School cafeteria.
For more information, e-mail Kami
McManus at wkbm2001@yahoo.com or call
her at (07776) 254 609.
Jet48Community
RAF Lakenheath Chapel schedule
Catholic
Saturday
4 p.m. - Reconciliation
(by appointments)
5 p.m. - Mass
Sunday
9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 6 p.m. - Mass
Monday to Thursday
11:30 p.m. - Mass
Sunday
Dead bird reporting procedures
Don’t handle a dead bird. If
you find a dead bird, do not
touch your face, rub your eyes,
eat, drink, or smoke before
washing hands with soap and
water.
If a dead bird is found on
base, call the 48th Civil Engineer
Squadron customer service line
at 226-2255, or the 100th CES
customer service desk at 238-
5687.
Callers should be ready to provide
the location, species (if
known), and any other details
Protestant
9 a.m. - Liturgical service at
Feltwell Chapel
11 a.m. - Traditional protestant
service
12:30 p.m. - Gospel service
4:30 p.m. - Contemporary service
September through May
9:30 a.m.- Sunday school
Building 954
Rummage sale
The Medical Auxiliary Group will host a rummage
sale 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday at
Lakenheath High School cafeteria. Vendor tables
are available for $12. For more information, call
John Wheaton at (01638) 532 741.
The FMO closure
The furnishings management office, RAF
Feltwell, will be closed on May 29 and 30.
For more information, call 226-7154 or 7334.
Extreme Summer Kickoff
Extreme summer will kick off with a five kilometer
race at 9 a.m. and a kid’s run at 10 a.m.
Saturday. There will be games and crafts at the fitness
center at 11 a.m. Saturday.
Free shirts for all youth runners. For more
information, call 226-KIDS and 226-48TH.
Case lot sale
The RAF Lakenheath Commissary is having
their case lot sale from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. May 27
and 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. May 28.
The case lot sale will be inside the store. For
more information, call 226-3515.
they have about the bird. The
call will be logged and forwarded
to the appropriate office to
take care of pick up.
If the dead bird is found off
base call the Department for
Environment, Food and Rural
Affairs at (08459) 335 577.
For more information about
Pandemic/Avian “Bird”
Influenza, call the RAF
Lakenheath Public Health office
at 226-8777. For more information
about how to prevent avian
flu, visit www.cdc.gov/flu.
MAY 19, 2006
JET 48 MAGAZINE PAGE 25

Jet48Community
Movies
RAF Lakenheath 226-2139
Friday
6:30 p.m. Madea’s Family Reunion, PG-13, starring
Tyler Perry and Blair Underwood. An unstoppable force
of nature, southern matriarch Madea may have finally
taken on more than she can chew. She has just been
court ordered to be in charge of Nikki, a rebellious runaway,
her nieces Lisa and Vanessa are suffering relationship
trouble, and through it all she has to organize
her family reunion. As the reunion approaches, secrets
are revealed and tensions rise. Madea must use every
tactic in her arsenal to not only keep the peace, but
keep her family together.
9:30 p.m. Something New, PG-13, starring Sanaa
Lathun, Simon Baker and Mike Epps. While 42.4% of
African- Americans have never been married, Kenya, a
professional African-American woman is determined to
do something about it. She is shocked to discover, however,
that she’s falling in love with a white landscaper.
Saturday
3:30 p.m. Madea’s Family Reunion, PG-13
6:30 p.m. Goal! The Dream Begins, PG-13, starring
Kuno Becker and Stephen Dillane. As an underprivileged
Mexican-American immigrant growing up in the
poor section of Los Angeles, Santiago Munez seemed
destined to follow his father’s path in life: laboring at
menial jobs to earn just enough money to support his
family. Naturally gifted, his amazing talent on the soccer
field was wasted in recreation league games while he
could only dream of playing on the world stage of professional
soccer.
9:30 p.m. Running Scared, R, starring Paul Walker and
Wayne Brady. Two 10-year-old boys get their hands on
a mob gun with which a cop was shot. The father of one
of the boys must take to the streets in a desperate bid
to recover the weapon before the mob finds out it’s
missing.
Sunday
3 p.m. Goal! The Dream Begins, PG-13
6:30 p.m. Madea’s Family Reunion, PG-13
Monday
6:30 p.m. 16 Blocks, PG-13, starring Bruce Willis and
Dante ‘Mos Def’ Smith. A troubled NYPD officer is
forced to take a happy, but down-on-his-luck witness 16
blocks from the police station to 100 Centre Street,
although no one wants the duo to make it.
Tuesday
6:30 p.m. Goal! The Dream Begins, PG-13
Wednesday
6:30 p.m. 16 Blocks, PG-13
Thursday
6:30 p.m. Goal! The Dream Begins, PG-13
RAF Mildenhall 238-4955
Friday
6:30 p.m. The Shaggy Dog, PG
9 p.m. Mission Impossible III, PG-13, starring Tom
Cruise and Ving Rhames. Super-spy than Hunt has
retired from active duty to trains new IMF agents. But he
is called back into action to confront the toughest villain
he’s ever faced - Owen Davian, an international
weapons and information provider with no remorse and
no conscience. Hunt assembles his team - his old friend
Luther Strickell, transportation expert Declan, background
operative Zhen, and fresh recruit Lindsey - to
travel the globe pursuing Davian and rescue Hunt’s
love, Julia
Saturday
3:30 p.m. The Shaggy Dog, PG, starring Tim Allen and
Kristin Davis. Dave learns a valuable lesson about truth
and appearances when quite unexpectedly he finds
himself changed into a sheepdog.
6:30 p.m. Ultraviolet, PG-13, starring Milla Jovovich
and William Fichtner. Set in the late 21st century, a subculture
of humans has emerged with a genetic mutation
causing enhanced speed, incredible stamina and acute
intelligence. As more people are infected and the government
becomes increasingly terrified of their growing
power, those with the mutation are treated as outcasts,
subjected to terrifying tests and put into quarantine. The
government sets out to destroy them, but one woman is
determined that that doesn’t happen: ultra-beautiful,
ultra-lethal Violet. With eye-popping martial arts skills
andchameleon-like abilities, Violet becomes a rogue
warrior bent on protecting her new race — and seeking
revenge on those who created it.
9 p.m. Mission Impossible III PG-13
Sunday
3:30 p.m. The Shaggy Dog, PG
6:30 p.m. Mission Impossible III PG-13
Monday
6:30 p.m. Aquarmarine, PG, starring Emma Roberts
and Sara Paxton. Following a violent storm, a beautiful
and sassy mermaid named Aquamarine washes ashore
and into the lives of two teenage girls. After Aquamarine
falls for a local, hunky lifeguard, she enlists the girls’
help to win his heart.
Tuesday
6:30 p.m. Mission Impossible III PG-13
Wednesday
6:30 p.m. Ultraviolet, PG-13
Thursday
6:30 p.m. Aquarmarine, PG
BULLETIN
BOARD
Briefs
Pre-separation
Pre-separation briefings will be 1 until 3
p.m. Tuesday and on May 30. This class fulfills
the mandatory requirement for all personnel
retiring or separating from the military. For
more information, call 226-3847.
Newcomer’s bus tour
Newcomers bus tours will be 8:45 a.m. until
2:30 p.m today and on May 26. The tour
includes trips to Bury St. Edmund’s Cathedral,
eating in a pub and shopping. For more information,
call 226-3847.
Car check up
The 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle
maintenance flight will inspect vehicles at the
gas station parking lot from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m.
June 9. They will provide a basic inspection,
checking the oil and fluids and give a quick look
under the car. For more information, call 226-
3923.
Information, Tickets, and Travel
ITT offer airline tickets and cruises to
most major European destinations, from
3-day to 19-day holidays. Also available
are escorted tours through SunFun and
Trafalgar Tours.
ITT also offers trips in England.
Daytrips are available to many different
destinations, includeing London,
Legoland, Alton Towers, Warwick Castle
Love and Logic Parenting
The class will be 8:30 a.m. until 4:30
p.m. May 27. This class helps with raising
children to become responsible, respectful
and fun to be around. For more information,
call 226-3847.
Professional development center
The RAF Lakenheath Professional
Development Center offers the following classes:
Today
Studying and testing - 8 until 9 a.m.
All classes are held in Building 948,
Room 309. Classes are on a first-come, firstserve
basis. To register or view the PDC calendar,
visit https://lww/pdc//PDF/PDC/ calender1.htm.
For more information, call Master Sgt.
Kimberly Crawford at 226-2300 or e-mail
kimberly.crawford@lakenheath.af.mil.
Volunteers needed
The Madingley Memorial Day Ceremony
planning committee is looking for wreath
layers for the May 29 event. Volunteers must
also be available for practice May 26, also.
Transportation is available from RAFL to the
cemetery and back. Required uniform is
service dress.
For more information contact 1st Lt.
Michael Hamilton at 226-8065 or by e-mail
at michael.hamilton@lakenheath.af.mil or
Master Sgt. Kevin Stoeck at 226-1469 or
kevin.stoeck@lakenheath.af.mil.
Yearbook signing party
Lakenheath Elementary School will have a
yearbook signing party from 5 to 7 p.m.
Tuesday in the LES gymnasium. For more
information, e-mail omaira.ptso@gmail.com or
call (01638) 523 721.
High school round table
The Lakenheath High School round table will
hold the next meeting at 5 p.m. June 1 in the LHS
library. Elections for the 2006-2007 LHS round
table officers will be held during this meeting.
For more information, call 226-5897.
and Stonehenge.
Many of the tours include guided
sightseeing, walking or driving tours.
Theater trips are available to many of the
popular West End shows.
For more information visit the ITT
office in Building 977, the Liberty
Center, or call (01638) 522 979 or
(01638) 533 629.
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