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AT AGLANCEJET 48 Vol. 33 No. 18Friday, May 12, 2006“Anywhere, Anytime ...Whatever needs done.”Brig. Gen. Robert P. Steel48th Fighter Wing commanderCapt. Beth Kelley HorinePublic affairs chief1st Lt. Carla M. GleasonPublic affairs deputy chiefTech. Sgt. Renee KirklandPublic affairs NCOICSenior Airman Vanessa YoungInternal information chiefJET 48 STAFFAirman 1st Class Michael HessEditorSenior Airman Eric DonnerAssistant EditorSamantha LamontCaitlin TyreeJet 48 internsHOW TO REACH USSubmissionsEmail: jet.48@lakenheath.af.milDSN: (314) 226-2151Fax: 011 44+(1638) 525637Phone: 011 44+(1638) 522151Editorial office: Jet 48, Unit 5210 Box 215, APO AE 09461All correspondence should include the writer’s full name, addressand telephone number and may be edited for clarity and space.Deadline for submissions to the Jet 48: Noon Wednesday, 10 days prior to publication Noon Monday prior to publication for weekendevents with advance notice to editor the weekprior.Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the publicaffairs office of the 48th Fighter Wing. All photographs are Air Forcephotos unless otherwise indicated. The public affairs office reservesthe right to edit all material submitted for publication.48th Fighter Wing Public AffairsMail: 48FW/PA, Unit 5210 Box 215, APO AE 09461Email: 48fw.pa@lakenheath.af.milPhone: 011 44+(1638) 522151AdvertisingFor advertising rates and information, call011 44+(1295) 738674Capt. Thomas Scott, 494thFighter Squadron, participatesin the afternoon hands-onexercise for HeathCOMAC,which is designed to exposestudents to Air Tasking Ordersand munitions processing.COMMANDERS’FORUM4 Winds of changeLOCAL NEWS781112FEATURESJET48 SPOTLIGHT16PERSPECTIVE21COMMUNITY2225-26Future CMSAF discusses changesMotorcycles hit the roadHolocaust survivor pays tribute to lost familyChief Murray reflects on 29-year career13 HeathCOMAC teaches munition basics14-15 Airman ZOT celebrates first birthdayAirman ZOTThe challenging troopDiscover Britain: Britain through the ages IICommunity briefsPhoto by Airman 1st Class Jessica SnowThe Jet 48 is published by Forest Publishing (E.A.) Ltd., a private firm inno way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contractwith the 48th Fighter Wing. This civilian enterprise Air Force newspaper isan authorized publication for members of the U.S. military servicesoverseas. Contents of the Jet 48 are not necessarily the views of, orendorsed by, the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, or theDepartment of the Air Force. The appearance of advertising in thispublication, including inserts or supplements, does not constituteendorsement by the Department of Defense, the Department of the AirForce or Forest Publishing (E.A.) Ltd., of the products or servicesadvertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be madeavailable for purchase, use, or patronage without regard to race, color,religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, politicalaffiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron.76 dayswithout aDUIDUI condition: GREENd u i s t a t i s t i c sCourtesy of the 48th Fighter Wing Safety OfficeAADD Hours: 10 p.m. to6 a.m. Thursdaysthrough Saturdays andSundays on three-dayweekends. Call 226-4800or (08003) 280 178.ON THE COVER: Airman ZOT celebrates 1 year birthday.(Graphic by Airman 1st Class Michael Hess)MAY 12, 2006JET 48 MAGAZINE PAGE 3

Jet48CommandersForumBy Brig Gen Robert P. Steel48th Fighter Wing CommanderAs most of you know, our armed forces areundergoing a significant transformation. We aretransitioning from an in-garrison, Cold Wareraforce to an expeditionary force ready togo anywhere at anytime.While undergoing this transition, we arealso recapitalizing our resources, or improvingwhat we have. Recapitalization helpsus maintain our technological superiority,which is an important part of maintainingour combat edge. The Liberty Winghas been leading the charge in thisarena.However, maintaining our technologicalsuperiority is not the only piece ofthe pie.Intellectual superiority is also key. I am proudto say that we are also carrying the torch in this arena.Just last week, I attended an academic recognition ceremonyin which nearly 80 folks from the Liberty Community received theiracademic degree.ACTION LINEMany of these graduates earned their degrees either through theCommunity College of the Air Force or through civilian institutionsby taking advantage of our 100-percent tuition assistance program.By taking advantage of these programs and pursuing their academicdegrees, these folks are doing their part to enhance ouredge.Our Air Force leadership has recognized theimportance of an educated force, and the impact ofmaintaining our intellectual superiority. In a recentLetter to the Airmen, the Secretary of the Air Forcesaid, “We must … be relentless in our continuedpursuit to become knowledge-enabled Airmen.”Their emphasis has become apparent througha host of changes to Air Force policy. Forexample, officers will see cultural and languageclasses added to their curriculum, andnew recruits will spend two and a half moreweeks at Basic Military Training.As we continue transforming into a lighter,leaner force we must also improve on our most criticalresource: our people. Having an educated force is animportant part of this process. Therefore, I encourage you tocontinue pursuing academic degrees, because in the words of ourSecretary, “Your continued education will help keep our countrystrong for decades to come.”The Action Line is your direct link to me for complaints, suggestions orcomments. It’s not intended to replace the chain of command. When normalcommand agency channels haven’t been able to resolve your concerns, call226-2324, fax 226-5637, e-mail (Action.Line@lakenheath.af.mil), sendthrough distribution (48 FW/PA), mail (48FW/PA, Unit 5210 Box 215 APOAE 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 mailingaddress. Names are confidential.PAGE 4 JET 48 MAGAZINEMAY 12, 2006

Jet48NewsLocalLibertySFS blotterThe 48th Security Forces Squadronhandled the following incidents fromMay 1 to Monday:Property loss, damage or theftMay 1: A SNCO reported a lawnmower stolen from his property inThetford.May 1: An Airman reported severalitems stolen from his unsecure vehiclein Newmarket.May 1: Two Airmen were involvedin a minor vehicle accident in the parkinglot of Building 917.May 2: A family member wasinvolved in a minor vehicle accident inthe commissary parking lot.May 4: An Airman was involved ina minor vehicle accident on LincolnRoad.Patrol responseMay 2: An Airman was apprehendedfor assault at the base gym.May 2: An Airman was apprehendedfor Article 92: Failure to Obey aftertrying to enter the installation with afraudulent road tax disc.May 2: An NCO was apprehendedfor Article 92: Failure to Obey after tryingto enter the installation with afraudulent road tax disc.May 2: An Airman was apprehendedfor Article 92: Failure to Obey aftertrying to enter the installation with afraudulent road tax disc.May 5: A family member wasinvolved in a minor vehicle accident inthe parking lot of the post office.May 6: A family member wasapprehended for shoplifting aPlaystation 2 video game.If you have any information concerningany incident, call the security forcescontrol center at 226-2333 or (01638)522 333 or 226-4800 or your first sergeant.For an emergency on base call 911and for an emergency off base call 999.MAY 12, 2006Dead bird reporting proceduresDon’t handle the dead bird. Whoever findsit shouldn’t touch their face, rub their eyes, eat,drink, or smoke before washing hands withsoap and water.If the bird is on base, call the 48th CivilEngineer Squadron customer service line at226-2255, or the 100th CES customer servicedesk at 238-5687.Callers should be ready to provide the location,species (if known), and any other detailsthey have about the death of the bird. The callPhoto by Senior Airman Wes AuldridgeTwenty five students from Liberty Intermediate School attended the trial of GoldieLocks May 1 at the judge advocate office as part of Law Day. Goldie Locks, played byMeghan Stough, was put on trial for theft and trespassing. Capt. Michael Dixonattempted to defend Goldie Locks and convince the jury of her peers that she wasinnocent while Capt. Joshua Yanov pleaded the case for the state. The trial concludedwith the jury deliberating to find Goldie Locks guilty and Capt. Matthew Winfrey, whopresided as judge, sentenced her to jail. Tech. Sgt. Joe Marston, 48th Security ForcesSquadron, handcuffed Goldie Locks and walked her away from the mock trial.Meghan was later returned to the class.Future CMSAF discusses changesSAN ANTONIO - Chief Master Sgt. of theAir Force-select Rodney J. McKinley said hisnew job brings with it a great responsibility tothe service’s enlisted force.As such, when he assumes his new post asthe Air Force’s 15th top enlisted leader July 1,he’s not planning to make immediate changes,he said during an Air Force Report interview atHickam Air Force Base, Hawaii.Instead, the current command chief mastersergeant for Pacific Air Forces said he will bebusy helping Air Force leaders achieve threetop priorities.“Number one: Winning the war on terrorism.Number 2: Taking care of our Airmen.And number 3: Recapitalizing our Air Force,”Chief McKinley said.For the complete Air Force Report interview,see the “15th CMSAF” video on the AirForce Report section on Air Force Link.File photowill be logged and forwarded to the appropriateoffice to take care of picking up the bird.If the bird is off base, whoever finds thebird should call the Department forEnvironment, Food and Rural Affairs at(08459) 335 577.For more information aboutPandemic/Avian “Bird” Influenza, call theRAF Lakenheath Public Health office at 226-8777. For more information about how to preventavian flu, visit www.cdc.gov/flu.JET 48 MAGAZINE PAGE 7

Jet48NewsLocalMotorcyclists take to roadsBy Staff Sgt. Eric Petosky100th Air Refueling Wing PublicAffairs OfficeAs temperatures rise, motorcyclists are takingto the open road in greater numbers, bothon base and off, requiring all drivers to pay vigilantattention to sharing the road and beingsafe. For drivers, this means being wary ofmotorcycles, especially from dusk to dawn.“Motorcycle lights aren’t as bright as carheadlights, which means they can be hard tosee,” said Tech. Sgt. Lance Johnson, 100th CivilEngineer Squadron training manager and RAFMildenhall Motorcycle Safety Foundationinstructor. “Automobile drivers have a hardtime judging a motorcyclist’s speed. Driversshould keep their speeds down, especiallyaround blind curves and corners, and never tryto beat an approaching bike when pulling outfrom an intersection.”For motorcyclists, this means managingrisks, acccording to Tech. Sgt. Stephen Sites,100th Air Refueling Wing Ground Safety officeAll riders must wear:Department of Transportation- orhost nation-approved helmetEye protection, impact resistantgoggles or full-face shieldBrightly colored vest or jacket asan outer upper garment during theday and reflective during the night.It needs to be clearly visible and notcovered.Full-fingered motorcycle gloves.NCO in charge.“You have to be prepared to ride mentallyand physically,” he said. Preparation includesproper riding certification and safety gear.Aside from obeying United Kingdom trafficlaws and regulations, Airmen motorcyclistshave additional Air Force riding requirementsapplicable to on and off base riding, saidSergeant Sites.These requirements are monitored by unitmotorcycle coordinators, who are also activeriders. For instance, military riders must havedocuments and MSJ training within the lastthree years. They must also have a motorcycleendorsement on their stateside driver’s license.Riding in the United Kingdom has uniquechallenges for new and experienced ridersalike, according to Sergeant Johnson, such asroundabouts and narrow roads.“You have to know your limits,” he said.“You have personal limits, like how fast youreact, vision, and endurance. There are alsobike limits. A sports bike rides much differentlythan a cruiser.Finally, pay attention to environmental limits.There are a lot of farms around the bases,which means debris on the road and blindentrances and exits. The weather is also a factor.It can change at a moment’s notice. Bringrain gear with you when you ride.”For riders new to the area, or to England,Sergeant Johnson suggests meeting up with anexperienced motorcyclist first to get used to thelocal conditions.Regardless of the type of motorcycle oramount of riding experience, he welcomes allriders to join the “Box-D-Bomber Riders” amotorcycle organization for U.S. Air Forceservicemembers stationed anywhere inEngland.The organization hosts riding tours and providesinformation specific to Airman in regardslike licensing, legal requirements and tax-freevehicle status.The Box-D-Bomber Riders meet everySaturday of the month.For more information, e-mail SergeantJohnson at lance.johnson@mildenhall.af.mil orvisit the Web site at http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/boxdbombers.Long pants, preferably somethingdurableClosed toe footwear. Leather bootsor over-the-ankle shoes are stronglyencouraged.PAGE 8 JET 48 MAGAZINE MAY 12, 2006

By Matt Tulis100th Air Refueling Wing Public AffairsJet48NewsLocalSharing experiences:Holocaust survivor pays tribute to lost familyThis year’s speaker at the Holocaust remembrance luncheon held atthe Galaxy Club at RAF Mildenhall May 3, spoke plainly, with strengthand conviction, about her experiences as a survivor and eyewitness.Speaking softly and clearly with a slight accent revealing herupbringing in Krakow, Poland, Janina Fischler-Marinho recounted theevents during World War II that took the lives of her family and friends,among the estimated 6 million Jews eradicated by the Nazis.Ms. Marinho, now in her 60s, spent two years of her life inKrakow’s ghetto where Jews were required to live and remain when notworking. In 1943, the ghetto was “liquidated” and the Jewish residentswere dispersed, mainly to concentration camps. Ms. Marinho was 12years old.“I had two years from 1943 to 1945 totally on my own,” she said. “Iwas a kind of vagrant. I tramped from village to village and I workedon farms until I was liberated by the Russians in January 1945.”Soviet liberation didn’t necessarily bring immediate improvement toher life.“In a sense it was the hardest time of all (because) I realized myentire family had perished and nobody wanted someone else’s child,”said Ms. Martinho. “Food was scarce; times were hard.”One stroke of good fortune was her older brother, Joseph, was foundclinging to life in Mauthausen concentration camp, just outside of Linz,Austria.“He was liberated by the Americans on May 5,” said Ms. Martinho.“He had just one tiny spark of life in him left.”American military doctors looked after Joseph for 12 weeks, shesaid, and eventually brother and sister were reunited in Krakow.Ms. Marinho said it was impossible to remain in the city. It hadbecome a cemetery to them.After two weeks they escaped through the city sewer system andembarked on an odyssey through Czechoslovakia, Austria, and Italy.Eventually they settled in Scotland in 1946 and later London in 1949.Although she doesn’t speak at many functions these days, Ms.Martinho said her purpose is to share what happened to her and howshe survived.Photo by Airman 1st Class Cecil McCloudJanina Fischler-Marinho, Holocaust survivor, speaks a theremembrance luncheon at the Galaxy Club, RAF Mildenhall May 3.“The reason why I do it is I wish to pay homage to those who losttheir lives, my immediate family, and people who perished in general,”she said.More than 60 years after the events of the Holocaust and those withdirect experience of that time becoming fewer and fewer, Ms. Marinhowas asked if it might become more difficult to keep her message current.“It’s bound to be isn’t it,” she said.“I have made my contribution. I have done what I could. I can’t doany more.”Madingley volunteersThe Madingley ceremony planning committee is looking forwreath layers for the May 29 event. Volunteers must be availablefor practice on May 26. Transportation will be availablefrom RAF Lakenheath to the cemetery and back.Uniform for the ceremony is service dress.For more information, call 1st. Lt. Michael Hamilton at226-8065 or e-mail michael.hamilton@lakenheath.af.mil, orMaster Sgt. Kevin Stoeck at 226-1469 or kevin.stoeck@lakenheath.af.mil.File photoMAY 12, 2006JET 48 MAGAZINE PAGE 11

Jet48NewsAround the Air ForceChief Murray reflects on 29-year careerBy Carl Burgquist42nd Air Base Wing Public AffairsMAXWELL-GUNTER AIR FORCEBASE, Ala. - After 29 years of service, ChiefMaster Sergeant of the Air Force Gerald R.Murray said that his Air Force career has beenrewarding, exciting and gone farther than hecould have imagined.“For a guy who joined the service becausehe needed a job to end up Chief MasterSergeant of the Air Force was far more than Iever expected,” said Chief Murray, whoseretirement ceremony is in June. “What I’mmost proud of in my career was having theprivilege and opportunity to lead and representthe more than 440,000 enlisted members ofthe service.”After two years in college, he entered theAir Force in 1977 and has seen great changein the service. He said the enlisted force oftoday is “truly a better force” than it was then,and he attributes much of the change to effortsof those who came before him.“To paraphrase President Truman, ‘Weserve on the shoulders of giants,’ and that iswhy today’s Airmen are more efficient, bettereducated and the most qualified in the historyof the Air Force,” Chief Murray said.Before becoming chief master sergeant ofthe Air Force, Chief Murray said there weretwo great events in his life. The first was marryinghis wife, Sherry, “Or should I say herdecision to marry me, a college dropout,” andthe second was joining the Air Force becausethe economy was bad and he needed work.“(My wife) has been a great inspiration for methroughout my career,” Chief Murray said.“But, she can be as tough as a (military traininginstructor).”He said that only four other members of hisfamily chose the military as a career but hisfamily accepted his decision.“Other family members, specifically fouruncles and three great uncles, had served duringwar time, going all the way back to WorldWar I, so my family is patriotic and consideredmy choice as honorable,” the chief said.Once in the Air Force, Chief Murray said hewanted to be in a front-line position andrequested a fighter maintenance job. The AirForce gave him what he wanted and he workedwith “three great fighter aircraft” — the F-4Phantom, F-16 Fighting Falcon and A-10Thunderbolt II. He had 11 maintenanceassignments during that segment of his career.At the height of the Cold War, Chief Murrayserved at a Victor Alert Pad in Turkey, thentransitioned from that job to the A-10 aircraft.The transition led to his assignment to DesertShield/Desert Storm.“Desert Storm was a monumental (time) inPAGE 12 JET 48 MAGAZINEmy career because the Air Force gave me theopportunity to use my skills at a forward operatingbase,” he said. “The assignment also ledto a Bronze Star, an Air Force General LewAllen Trophy and my promotion to chief mastersergeant.”Chief Murray said he had set a goal forhimself as a staff sergeant that if he stayed inthe Air Force, he was going to make chief.Once he made chief, his next goal was to besuperintendent of a fighter group and he alsofulfilled that goal. He said he never wanted tobe a command chief, or senior enlisted advisoras they were called at the time, and neverentertained the idea of being chief master sergeantof the Air Force.“Becoming a chief was a highlight of mycareer but I had a lot to learn,” he said. “I hadbecome ‘stove-piped’ in maintenance and nowfound myself having to deal with all aspects ofthe Air Force.”Chief Murray handled it well. He movedfrom the wing level to numbered Air Force tocommand chief of the Pacific Air Forcesbefore being selected as the 14th chief mastersergeant of the Air Force in 2002.“Once selected, I stepped forward to do thebest job I could, to deal with challenges thatcame along and deal with what I didn’t knowabout the job,” he said. “One thing I didn’tknow was that Gen. John P. Jumper, then chiefof staff of the Air Force, was going to makemy first priority his new ‘Fit to Fight’ fitnessprogram and that was going to be a real challenge.”Chief Master Sgt. of the Air ForceGerald R. Murray stands in front of theSenior NCO Academy’s Kisling Hall atMaxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Ala.Chief Murray said he has always tried touse every available tool, such as focusing ondeveloping Airmen capability, career jobretraining and balancing the force, and hehopes that has led to an improved enlistedforce.“I took it upon myself that part of (my) jobwas to reshape the force,” he said. “When Iarrived four years ago, I told the College ofEnlisted Professional Military Education, ‘Ican’t tell you how to do your job, but warriorethos must be emphasized in PME.’ I’mpleased to see that Lt. Gen. Stephen Lorenz,Air University commander, has included thatmessage in his mission briefs.”Chief Murray said his career, “as with allthings, has had highs and lows.” There havebeen challenges and sacrifices, and he saidhis wife and three children have sacrificed themost.As for what’s next in his life, Chief Murraysaid he really doesn’t have any hard plans forthe future. He’s looking at several opportunities,to include continuing his education orpossibly government service as a civilian. Healso plans to build a house “with (his) owntwo hands” and hike the entire AppalachianTrail.“One has to balance one’s life and every lifehas seasons. The past four years have been aseason of being away from home a lot and Iowe my family a season of being aroundthem,” he said. “One thing is for sure, though.Someday, I will retire to that home I built inthe hills of North Carolina.”Photo by Carl BurgquistMAY 12, 2006

Jet48FeaturesPhotos by Airman 1st Class Jessica SnowTop: Col. Kent Laughbaum, 48th Operations Group commander, examines amunition in the locally developed course, called HeathCOMAC. The one-dayseminar included a morning session of classroom academics and hands-onmunitions static displays, and an afternoon session where studentsassembled munitions commonly used by 48th Fighter Wing F-15E aircraft.Developed for wing personnel not normally associated with munitionsmanagement, the goal of the course is to educate and familiarize operations,support, medical and aircraft maintenance senior leadership on how munitionsare managed and what goes into daily operations here and while deployed,said Maj. Jack Mateer, 48th MUNS commander. HeathCOMAC is modeledafter the Air Force Combat Ammunition Center Senior Officer OrientationCourse conducted by the 9th Munitions Squadron at Beale AFB, Calif. TheAFCOMAC SOO course is a two-day event combining a day of classroomseminars with a day of hands-on training.Left: Capt. Thomas Scott, 494th Fighter Squadron, participates in theafternoon hands-on exercise for HeathCOMAC, which is designed to exposestudents to Air Tasking Orders and munitions frag processing. The course alsoallows students to experience the physical side of building several differentmunitions to satisfy the frag, and the effects and management of a mid-buildchange in the munitions tasking. ”Upon completion of the course,HeathCOMAC students graduate with a better understanding of the entiremunitions production process and a familiarization they can take with themthroughout their Air Force careers,” said Major Mateer.MAY 12, 2006 JET 48 MAGAZINE PAGE 13

Jet48FeatureStaff Report48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs OfficeOne year, three media campaigns and 70-something dayswithout a DUI later, the Airman ZOT program has proven its worthto not only the Liberty Wing, but to the command and Air Force.Several bases in the command took on similar programs and perhapseven an Air Force-wide version of Airman ZOT.There were still sexual assaults, rapes, fights and property damage.People still found themselves involved in unplanned pregnancies,arrested for drunk and disorderly behavior, or had to explain to theircommanders why they slept through their promotion tests. People stillgot behind the wheels of their cars after drinking. People still abusedtheir spouses or children and ended up in the hospital for alcohol poisoning.People still caused irreparable damage to friendships, marriagesand even their careers. Bad things still happened, but they happenedless frequently than a year ago. Excessive drinking has beentaken out of the equation for some people.The campaign, called Airman ZOT, was not an anti-drinking campaign.To think alcohol could be abandoned altogether is a fantasy,but at least Airmen began to drink responsibly.ZOT doesn’t only target young, single Airmen. It’s true, they maybe the most visible population drinking on the base, in local clubsand in the dorms, but excessive alcohol use doesn’t just happen withinone demographic area. The campaign’s reach was to make everyoneaware of the benefits of sensible drinking, from the lowest-rankingAirman to the highest-ranking officers. It did and still is.The DUI condition level is the most visible gauge of responsibledrinkingfor thewing population andeven is parked at conditiongreen.There have been spikes of irresponsibledrinking incidents, but they haven’t been attributedto anything more than a mass of Airmen making bad decisions.The rest have remained vigilant.EvolutionThe beginning stages of the campaign threw the term out there,and it got people talking. The Airman ZOT campaign became morevisible. People saw the posters, pop-up messages or magazine articlestalking about ZOT. The campaign didn’t attempt to preach topeople about the evils of excessive drinking; it’s about changing theculture of drinking through promoting responsibility.The holiday campaign highlighted a growing DUI concern usuallyassociated with the holiday season. Though there were six irresponsibleAirmen, a majority of Liberty Warriors were responsible.After the six DUIs in as many weeks around the new year, the48th FW Safety Office declared DUI condition red and the 48th FWleadership asked, “What part of ZOT don’t they understand?” in anissue ofthe Jet 48.Whatever the case orcampaign, Airman ZOT got thefacts out in the open, and allowed peopleto judge for themselves.One year later, it’s still no small feat to change theway people drink. But looking at the ultimate goals – a saferplace to work and live, a population of increasingly responsible, productiveAirmen and family members, a culture that embraces good times –genuine quality experiences, and not ones that end with the spins – it’s definitelyworth trying.PAGE 14JET 48 MAGAZINEMAY 12, 2006JET 48 MAGAZINE PAGE 15

Jet48SpotlightAirman ZOTWhat is your philosophy ondrinking alcohol?I like to have a good time, but I like iteven more when it’s on my terms. Zeroalcohol related incidents is the goal, whichis achieved through consuming no morethan one unit of alcohol per hour and nomore than three units of alcohol per night.How do you feel about drivingunder the influence of alcohol?One year ago there was confusion aboutwhat I am here to do. Airmen took the oneunit of alcohol and three per night as a formulato gauge their intoxication beforethey got behind the wheel. I assure you it isnever alright to drink and drive. In fact, ifyou’ve had any alcohol it’s not wise todrive.What has been your best AirForce experience?The best experience was when the 48thFighter Wing hit the 120-day mark at thebeginning of the year; four months withouta DUI. I can’t say it was all me, but just thethought of people drinking responsibly isexciting.[ the basics ]Hometown: F.E. Warren Air Force Base, WyomingTime at RAF Lakenheath: 1 yearBirthdate: May 13, 2005Hobbies: Saving the lives and careers of Airmen.Where is your next assignment?I have an indefinate assignment atRAF Lakenheath. I will stay as long aswing leadership allows me to. Though, inone form or another I will always bearound because it’s not about the numbersor the statistics. The reason I’m here is tocreate a safe environment for everyAirman, civilian and family member atthe Liberty Wing.PAGE 16 JET 48 MAGAZINEMAY 12, 2006

Jet48NewsCapt. Robert Gable, 48th Fighter Wing excecutive officer, uses two pens to continue his typing during a simulated chemical attack Tuesday.Liberty Warriors prepare for attackStory by Senior Airman Eric Donner48th Fighter Wing Public AffairsThe 48th Fighter Wing spent the week training for almost anysituation that could arise during peace or war including vehicleaccidents and chemical attacks. Airmen with office jobs to crewchiefs, who prepare aircraft for missions, suited up for the training.Exercises provide a realistic contingency environment to familiarizeoperation forces with the capabilities needed to execute a mission.The exercise also fulfilled a requirement for RAF Lakenheathchemical warfare trainingg this year.“This exercise lets us meet our annual chemical warfare requirementswith a 48-hour chemical warfare exercise,” said Master Sgt.Brad Bliss, 48th Fighter Wing plans and programs.During the exercise, Liberty Warriors tested their ability torespond to different scenariors without prior warning of where, whator when.Photo by Senior Airman Eric DonnerAirman who participated in the exercise wore mission orientedprotective posture gear for several hours at a time.Though, the exercise also focused on other situations that servicemembersmay run into during in a career including mass casualties.“Mass casualty exercises judge the response time of the emergencycrew and medical staff here,” said Sergeant Bliss.48th Security Forces Squadron also had an opportunity to testtheir skills and work with their civilian British counterparts.During the exercise, security forces and the British constiblesresponded to a terrorist occupation of a building on RAFLakenheath, which helps the two departments understnad how eachreact to the same situation. At the conclusion of the exercise, thebuilding was stormed and the terror suspects neutralized.“The exercise knocked off the dust,” said Sergeant Bliss.48th FW plans and programs will compile the results of the exerciseinto a report, which they will brief to senior leadership with anoverall performance grade.MAY 12, 2006JET 48 MAGAZINE PAGE 17

Jet48Health&FitnessLiberty Longstriders triumph in FranceCaitlin Tyree48th Public Affairs InternWhile most runners remained indoors this winter to avoid the bittercold and wet weather, a group of vibrant and dedicated womenput their heads together and quickly came up with a substitute forovercrowded gyms and treadmills. This ensemble of runners andnon-runners alike joined ranks in the gloomy winter months andbegan what is known today as the Liberty Longstriders.What started as an attempt to create neighborhood running-partnershipsbetween friends evolved into something much more. Wordof mouth and a commitment to exercise spurred on the formulationof this club, an assortment of women seeking camaraderie and goodhealth. These dedicated Longstriders have already participatedin many of their own “spirit runs” and most recently, a 10 kilometerrace and a half-marathon in Nice, France.Patricia Castelain, wife of Lt. Col. Henri Castelain of the492nd Fighter Squadron and member of the LibertyLongstriders, has loved her involvement with the group.“I don’t know what I would’ve done without myLongstriders this winter.” said Mrs. Castelain.Because the Longstriders run inpairs or small groups,Mrs.Castelain has found it easier to run on the cold, wet mornings thatare so common in England.“We had someone else we were accountable to, so those morningswhen it was freezing and raining, you would go because anotherwoman was waiting for you and willing to endure it. Now wehave many great memories of awful runs with rain dripping off ournoses and laughing in spite of ourselves.”The Liberty Longstriders enjoyed their latest adventure in aresort area in Nice, France, where five women completed a 10 kilometerrace and eight completed the Nice Semi-Marathon, thirteenmiles. The races were a raging success to every member that attended.All returned to England with medals and fond memories of timespent running, shopping, dining, and even swimming in theMediterranean Sea.The Longstriders weren’t the only ones amazed at the beautifulscenery of the French Riviera; 8,000 runners raced through the cityApril 23 along a strip of perfect aquamarine blue.“It was heaven. The area is breathtaking,” said Mrs. Castelain.Mrs. Donna Balutski, wife of Chief Master Sgt. Kenui “Bull”Balutski of the 48th Communication Squadron, is another proudmember of the Liberty Longstriders.“Our trip to Nice was wonderful. The race itself was crowded forthe first 6 miles, so this wasn’t a race to get a personal record on.When I realized that I wasn’t going to make my personal goal timeof 1:50, I relaxed and enjoyed the beautiful sites along the FrenchRiviera.”“It was so incredible to have the other Longstriders cheering uson at the finish line. It gave me the adrenaline that I needed to finishthe race,” said Mrs. Balutski.Apart from training for the marathon, planning the trip to Francebecame a group activity. Efforts were made by many of the teammembers to procure transportation, lodging, and personallydesigned T-shirts with a special Liberty Longstriders logo.“Each one in this group brings something to the table as far asteaching and training one another.”“Together we make a great running club. We don’t competeagainst each other; we actually want the others right there along sideof us or even in front of us,” said Mrs. Balutski.Mrs. Castelain sums up her feelings about the group, stating,“We are a cross section of America. We are tall, short and inbetween. Some are curvy, some are straight, and oneof us is even pregnant. We range in agefrom under 30 to way over 40. But mainlywe are women with a common interest –sharing a moment of our lives together.”After returning to England from anamazing and successful trip to France,these extraordinary women arealready planning more races andevents to participate in. If youwould like more information abouthow to join or get involved withthe fascinating and remarkableLiberty Longstriders, emailLongstriders@btinternet.com.courtesy graphicPAGE 18 JET 48 MAGAZINEMAY 12, 2006

Jet48PerspectiveThe challenging troopBy James Robb48th Mission Support Group Deputy CommanderOne of the leadership challenges many managers encounter throughouttheir careers is dealing with under-performers. As a leader, havingto be prepared to motivate and utilize “the hand you are dealt.”Sometimes that hand isn’t necessarily the best of the best.In this time of leaner management, Air Force Smart Operations21 and manpower reductions, the first inclination a leader may haveis to pull a Donald Trump with under-performers: “You’re fired!”While that may be the easiest course of action, it doesn’t deal withthe issue; it just moves it elsewhere. And, even worse, a replacementmight not be any better. Good leaders look under the roughpersona and find out what makes their people tick, leveraging positivequalities to better accomplish the mission. I have worked withmany “cast-offs” in my career and have come to realize often all aperson needs to succeedis a little redirectionand support.Tech. Sgt. “Paul,”for example, was anythingbut a superstar.He was an extremelyintelligent engineeringassistant draftsman, butwas apparently lazy orbored all the time. Hehad 18 years in the AFand was on profilebecause he was 30pounds overweight. Hehad been “fired” fromthree previous positionsin the squadron. Onewas because he made amistake in accounting.Another was becausehe was never at hisdesk and the third one was because he “couldn’t avoid” visitinginappropriate Web sites, he liked to spend hours at gaming sitesinstead of working. By all accounts, Paul was on a quick route outof the military.At this time, I needed someone to provide high quality renderingsof projects and three-dimensional pictures. Paul certainly wasgood as a two-dimensional draftsman, so I had nothing to lose bygiving him this task. I figured if I could capitalize on his draftingtalent and combine this with his love of gaming, I could get somereasonable 3-D drawings from him. I set him up in a workstation nottoo far from mine with new state-of-the-art equipment and top-ofthe-line software and got him the training to use it. Although all thisran about $7,500, it cost much less than an outside contractor wouldhave charged.At first, Paul started out okay, but after a couple weeks, he wasnever at his desk. Rather than working, he was usually leaningagainst the wall, shooting the breeze and wasting someone else’s“As leaders, our”JETjobs are to developour people’sstrengths and givethem the tools theyneed to succeed.time as well as his own. Rather than reprimand him, I would refocushis attention back to the task at hand, asking him where he was onthe project he was working. Then later that day, I would add anotherrequirement to his task list. After a couple weeks of this, Paul knewthat I was depending on him for results and not just giving him busywork as others had done in the past. I gave him a sense of purpose. Ialso took personal interest in what he was doing.Soon he was producing preliminary drawings that began to anticipatemy needs. As he worked, his skills increased and his reputationfor doing innovative and interesting work spread. Soon, people werecoming around and looking over his shoulder, watching what he wasdoing and asking for instruction. Others in his specialty started tocome to him for answers. He was no longer the laughing stock, butsomeone with talent. Rather than feeling worthless, he began tounderstand his value to the project, office and mission.I continued to counsel and encourage his interest in this field,because I knew he would have an uphill battle to re-enlist given hishistory and physical condition.Furthermore, I urged himto think of a future outsidethe military and the fee hisskills could claim in the privatesector. He soon learnedhow to do animation andother advanced skills on hisown, with no prodding fromme. The products he createdwere shown to the wingcommander, who loved themand demanded more.Inspiration, encouragementand success all had thedesired effect and prettysoon Paul was always at hisdesk working and pullinglonger hours than anyoneelse in the section, just to getit right. The under-performerhad evolved into the overachiever and a valuable asset to the office,wing and AF.Paul was with me for a year before he moved to another base.The flight chief at his new base praised him, relating back to methat he continued to develop his skills and produce the sameextraordinary results to their wing that he’d provided to ours. At theend of that tour, Paul retired and took a challenging job doing thesame work for an architect and engineer firm, setting himself up fora very comfortable second career.Some leaders deal with weaker elements by getting rid of thosethey feel don’t fit the mold. However, sometimes it just takes knowingyour people better, especially their talents and needs, and givingthem the opportunity to demonstrate what they can do.As leaders, our jobs are to develop our people’s strengths andgive them the tools they need to succeed. If we succeed in accomplishingthat goal as leaders, we will always end up with a betterorganization because of our efforts.MAY 12, 200648 MAGAZINE PAGE 21

By Sal Davidson – Community Relations AdviserBritain through the ages IIThe Tudors 1485 – 1603One of the most famous Kings in our history is Henry VIII and thefact that he married six times in the attempt to produce a male heir tohis throne, getting rid of his unwanted wives along the way. Henry wasa highly educated and cultured man and broke away from the CatholicChurch to form the Church of England - he proclaimed himself itshead.This period saw the ‘Renaissance’, which means ‘new birth’. This iswhen major changes in society cameabout. People were encouraged to learnand experience new things. There was afocus on life that had not been evidentwithin the medieval times.Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated theglobe in his ship the Golden Hind andactually landed on the coast of modernCalifornia while on his travels. This wholeadventure took nearly three years and onhis return to Plymouth was rewarded aknighthood on board his ship by QueenElizabeth I.It was during this time that England’sgreatest playwright flourished.Shakespeare not only wrote his plays buthe also acted in many of the performancestoo.The Stuarts 1603 – 1713This period started with the famousGunpowder Plot when Guy Fawkes andhis accomplices attempted to blow upKing James I at the opening ofParliament. This led to November 5 beinga national day of celebration.It was a turbulent time between theKing and Parliament and this unease ledto the English Civil War. The Royalists andthe Parliamentary sides fought hard and eventuallyCharles I surrendered and was executed. Oliver Cromwell, thePuritan leader of the Parliamentary side declared England a republic.This remained until parliament accepted restoration at the monarchywith Charles II.Farming methods were evolving and the country changed from havinga shortage of food to being able to produce enough for export.Within four days of 1666, centuries of heritage was destroyed duringthe Great Fire of London. Two-thirds of the city was destroyed butthe slums situated outside the city wall remained untouched.Christopher Wren, a young architect, presented plans to rebuildmost of the city and he was responsible for the design and building ofplaces such as St Paul’s Cathedral and the Royal Hospital inGreenwich.The end of the Stuart period saw the Industrial Revolution. Themost significant invention was thought to be the steam engine, whichwas developed and used within factories and later on the railways.Henry VIIIThe Georgians 1714 – 1836Agricultural and industrial developments led to urbanisation.Factories flourished with the invention of weaving machines, which inturn led to the growth of the working classes. People began to getwealthy from industry. Britain was one of the world’s first modern societies.This industrial revolution was not without opposition though. Agroup called the Luddites, who were traditional home workers, began tobreak these machines in protest. Despite the government’sattempts to stop the protest, the attacksspread across the Midlands to the North ofEngland. Mills and property were damaged andon occasion people were killed.This time also saw unrest in some of theBritish colonies around the world. The War ofAmerican Independence was fought and this, inturn, gave other colonies such as France andSpain the opportunity and ambition to claim theirown independence.The first bank note was used as well. Up untilthis point money would be exchanged for gold sothe denominations of the notes were high. This periodalso saw the first Prime Minister come intopower and leading the other members of parliament.The Victorians 1837 – 1901Queen Victoria is the longest reigning BritishMonarch to date. She was married to Albert withwhom she had nine children. Following his deathin 1861, Victoria went into mourning and completelywithdrew herself from national affairs. Itwas not until the late 1870s that her PrimeMinister at the time managed to encourage heractive participation in public life. Both herGolden and Diamond Jubilee saw a massive outpouringof public affection and her death in 1901File photosaw national mourning.The Victorian era saw the first stamps beingused by the post office called ‘Penny Blacks’. With continued urbanand industrial developments several laws were being passed. The PublicHealth Act saw streets being cleaned, refuse collected, clean water suppliedand sewerage taken away.Factory legislation stated that children over nine year old could notwork more than twelve hours per day and children under nine years oldcould not be legally employed. Things continued to evolve to theadvantage of the workers.In 1870, a new law was passed to say that every village or town hadto have a school, which in turn meant that children now had to attendschool. At this time the boys and girls were segregated because it wasconsidered more important for boys to receive an education than girls.One infamous Victorian character was Jack the Ripper. After themurder of five women around Whitehall in London an investigationwas launched for the killer. After much public rumour, the case remainsunsolved.PAGE 22 JET 48 MAGAZINE MAY 12, 2006

BULLETINBOARDBriefsMayfair bazaarThe 2006 Mildenhall Officers and CivilianSpouses Club Mayfair Bazaar will be from 4until 8 p.m. today, 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday,and 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday. For moreinformation, call (01638) 531 700 or e-mail atmayfairbazaar@yahoo.co.uk.Traffic flow changeTraffic will be diverted around the newcommunications facility until today to facilitateconstruction.Family bingoA Mother’s Day and family bingo day willbe held at 1 p.m. Sunday at the 48th Avenue.The cost is $10 for 10 games. For more information,call 226-4884.Outdoor buffet and exhibitionThe Asian-Pacific Islander Heritagemonth committee will host an outdoor buffetand exhibition from 2:15 until 3 p.m.Saturday at Ford Park, RAF Mildenhall. Formore information, call Master Sgt. LeonoraMoran at 226-3750.Mildenhall Heart LinkThe 100th Mission Support Squadron’sHeart Link Spouses Orientation will be 9:30a.m. until 2:30 p.m. May 19 at the RAFMildenhall Building 460 family support center.English to Korean translations will be available.For more information, call the family supportcenter at 238-3406 or (01638) 543 406.Passport officeThe RAF Lakenheath Passport Office willbe making its monthly run to the British HomeOffice to submit visa applications Tuesday.Applications must be submitted to the passportoffice today, along with the 500 poundcashiers draft which can be purchased atCommunity Bank. Drafts should be made outto “Home Office Leave to Remain”.The completed visas will be available forpick up from the passport office Wednesday.For more information, contact the passportoffice at 226-2303.Jet48CommunityRAF Lakenheath Chapel scheduleCatholicSaturday4 p.m. - Reconciliation(by appointments)5 p.m. - MassSunday9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 6 p.m. - MassMonday to Thursday11:30 p.m. - MassNational police weekProtestantSunday9 a.m. - Liturgical service atFeltwell Chapel11 a.m. - Traditional protestantservice12:30 p.m. - Gospel service4:30 p.m. - Contemporary serviceSeptember through May9:30 a.m.- Sunday schoolBuilding 954Rummage saleThe Medical Auxiliary Group will host arummage sale 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. May 20 atLakenheath High School cafeteria. Vendortables are available for $12.For more information, call John Wheatonat (01638) 532 741.Field day volunteerThe Liberty Intermediate School seeksvolunteers for their field day June 1.To volunteer or for more information,e-mail david.hagander@eu.dodea.edu.Homeschool information fairThere will be a homeschool informationfair from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tuesday atRAF Lakenheath Intermediate School gymnasium.All homeschoolers and those thinkingof homeschooling are welcome. Therewill be new catalogs from a variety of homeschoolsuppliers available at no charge.Also, a chance to get a hands-on look atcurriculum and talk to other homeschoolers.For more information, e-mail TamiStrouth at tdstrouth@aol.com or call her at(01842) 765 613 or e-mail Amanda Doyle atlifehsgroup@yahoo.com.Middle school parent meetingLakenheath Middle School will hold a parentorientation meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday atthe middle school on RAF Feltwell.Prospective students are encouraged to attend.For more information, call 226-7006.Officer recruitingA team of officer recruiters offer a briefingfrom 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Tuesday at theRAF Mildenhall Professional DevelopmentCenter in Building 213. The briefing is opento civilians and servicemembers who wouldlike to become an Air Force officer, doctor,nurse, allied or dentist. For more information,call 238-2290.Combat courseThe defender challenge combat coursewill be 10 a.m. until noon Tuesday at thebase football field.For more information, call Tech. Sgt.Benjamin Rushford at 226-3090.RetreatThere will be a memorial retreat ceremonyat 5 p.m. Thursday at the 16th AirForce Headquarters Building flagpole atRAF Mildenhall.Combat ruckThe combat 5-kilometer ruck march willbegin at 7:30 a.m. May 19 at the high schoolplaying fields. For more information, callTech. Sgt Brian Cain at 226-1407.SFS display48th Security Forces Squadron will displaytheir weapons, vehicles and canineunit from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. May 19 andfrom noon until 4 p.m. May 20 at the baseexchange. For more information, call 1stLt. Shaun Flint at 226-5454.MAY 12, 2006JET 48 MAGAZINE PAGE 25

Jet48CommunityMoviesRAF Lakenheath 226-2139Friday6:30 p.m. Eight Below, PG, staring Paul Walker and JasonBriggs.Inspired by a true story, EIGHT BELOW is an actionadventureabout loyalty and the bonds of friendship set inthe extreme wilderness of Antarctica. The film tells the storyof three members of a scientific expedition: Jerry Shepard,his best friend, Cooper, and a rugged American geologist,who are forced to leave behind their team of beloved sleddogs due to a sudden accident and perilous weather conditionsin Antarctica9:30 p.m. Date Movie, PG-13, staring Alyson Hanniganand Adam Campbell.The story of hopeless romantic Julia Jones, who has finallymet the man of her dreams, the very British GrantFonckyerdoder. But before they can have their Big FatGreek Wedding, they’ll have to Meet the Parents, hook-upwith The Wedding Planner, and contend with Grant’s friendAndy - a spectacularly beautiful woman who wants to put anend to her Best Friend’s Wedding.Saturday4 p.m. Date Movie, PG-136:30 p.m. Mission Impossible III, PG-13, staring TomCruise and Ving Rhames.Super-spy Ethan Hunt has retired from active duty to trainsnew IMF agents. But he is called back into action to confrontthe toughest villain he’s ever faced - Owen Davian, aninternational weapons and information provider with noremorse and no conscience. Hunt assembles his team - hisold friend Luther Strickell, transportation expert Declan,background operative Zhen, and fresh recruit Lindsey - totravel the globe pursuing Davian and rescue Hunt’s love,Julia9:30 p.m. Mission Impossible III, PG-13Sunday3 p.m. Eight Below, PG6:30 p.m. Mission Impossible III, PG-13Monday6:30 p.m. Date Movie, PG-13Tuesday6:30 p.m. Mission Impossible III, PG-13Wednesday6:30 p.m. Eight Below, PGThursday6:30 p.m. Mission Impossible III, PG-1RAF Mildenhall 238-4955Friday6:30 p.m. Madea’s Family Reunion, PG-13, staring TylerPerry and Blair Underwood.An unstoppable force of nature, southern matriarch Madeamay have finally taken on more than she can chew. She hasjust been court ordered to be in charge of Nikki, a rebelliousrunaway, her nieces Lisa and Vanessa are suffering relationshiptrouble, and through it all she has to organize herfamily reunion. As thereunion approaches,secrets are revealed andtensions rise. Madea mustuse every tactic in her arsenalto not only keep thepeace, but keep her familytogether9 p.m. The Sentinel, PG-13, staring MichaelDouglas and KieferSutherland.Pete Garrison is the mostdecorated agent in the historyof the Secret Service -the president’s last line ofdefense. But now, wronglysuspected of targeting thepresident for assassination,Garrison has becomethe Service’s worst nightmare.As he uses his formidableskills to try and prove hisCourtesy graphicsinnocence and find the real assassin, Garrison is tracked byhis equally adept former protégée.Saturday3:30 p.m. The Last Holiday, PG-136:30 p.m. The Sentinel, PG-139 p.m. 16 Blocks, PG-13, staring Bruce Willis and Dante‘Mos Def’ Smith.A troubled NYPD officer is forced to take a happy, but downon-his-luckwitness 16 blocks from the police station to 100Centre Street, although no one wants the duo to make itSunday3:30 p.m. Madea’s Family Reunion, PG-136:30 p.m. 16 Blocks, PG-13Monday6:30 p.m. The Sentinel, PG-13Tuesday6:30 p.m. Running Scared, R, staring Paul Walker andWayneBrady.Two 10-year-old boys get their hands on a mob gun withwhich a cop was shot. The father of one of the boys musttake to the streets in a desperate bid to recover the weaponbefore the mob finds out it’s missing.Wednesday6:30 p.m. 16 Blocks, PG-13Thursday6:30 p.m. Madea’s Family Reunion, PG-13BULLETINBOARDSchool supply kitsLakenheath Elementary School has schoolsupply kits for the 2006-2007 school year availablethrough Thursday. For more information,e-mail omaira.ptso@gmail.comBriefsPre-separationA pre-seperation briefing will be heldMay 23 and 30 from 1 until 3 p.m.This class fulfills the mandatory requirementfor all personnel retiring or separatingfrom the military.Newcomer’s bus tourThe newcomer’s bus tours will be held onMay 19, and 26 from 8:45 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.The tour includes touring Bury St.Edmund’s Cathedral, eating in a pub, and shopping.Pet scoopThe pet scoop class will be held from 3until 5 p.m. Wednesday.This class brings in pet specialists toanswer questions regarding transportationrequirements for pets and to assist militaryfamilies in properly planning for the shipmentof their pets.Bundles for babiesBundles for babies will be held from 9 a.m.until noon today.This is an educational program for expectantparents, which focuses on budgeting for ababy, bonding with your baby, WIC, childcareoptions and car seat safety.Employment connectionsEmployment connections will be held from9 a.m. until noon Monday.This class will help you learn about the locallabor market and find out what jobs are availableon and off base.Personnel specialists will be available toanswer questions concerning their hiring proceduresand also provide applications for variousjob vacancies.Transition Assistance ProgramThe workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m.until 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through May 19. TheDepartment of Defense, Labor, and VeteranAffairs are dedicated to providing you withthese workshops.TAP workshops are conducted by professionallytrained facilitators.Participants will learn how to write effectiveresumes and cover letters, proper interviewingtechniques, and most current methods for successfuljob searches.This 4-day workshop also includes a retirementsymposium where representatives frombase agencies will offer information on the AirNational Guard, Air Force Reserve, Tricare,MPF, retirement procedures, relocation assistance,and education services.Basic money managementThe basic money managment will be heldfrom 9 until 11 a.m. Tuesday. This class willhelp with basic budgeting and basic investing.Love and Logic ParentingThe class will be held on May 27 from8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. This class will helpwith raising children who are responsible,respectful and fun to be around.Professional development centerThe RAF Lakenheath ProfessionalDevelopment Center offers the following classes:TuesdayAirman professional development -8 until 11 a.m.WednesdayAir Force Heritage - 8 until 10 a.m.ThursdayEagle eyes - 8 until 9 a.m.May 19Studying and testing - 8 until 9 a.m.All classes are held in Building 948,Room 309. Classes are held on a first-come,first-serve basis. To register or view the PDCcalendar, visit https://lww/pdc//PDF/PDC/calender1.htm.For more information, call Master Sgt.Kimberly Crawford at 226-2300 or e-mailkimberly.crawford@lakenheath.af.mil.PAGE 26 JET 48 MAGAZINE MAY 12, 2006