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AT AGLANCEJET 48 Vol. 47 No. 6Friday, Feb. 23, 2007HOW 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:“Anywhere, Anytime ...Whatever needs done.”Brig. Gen. Robert P. Steel48th Fighter Wing commanderMaj. Beth Kelley HorinePublic affairs chiefMaster Sgt. Renee KirklandPublic affairs superintendentStaff Sgt. Nicholasa ReedInternal information NCOICJET 48 STAFFSenior Airman Eric DonnerEditorAirman 1st Class Kris LevasseurStaff WriterAirman 1st Class Jessica SnowStaff WriterRachael MarionInternNoon Wednesday, 10 days prior to publicationNoon 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) 738674The 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.Today is the last issue of the Jet 48. Liberty Live debuts Mondayon www.lakenheath.af.mil.COMMANDERS FORUM4PERSPECTIVE79FEATURES10-111218Liberty Live, news at your finger tipsThe power of air powerCommitment-I can, I willCOMMUNITYCOMMUNITYLast DUI: 2:15 a.m., Feb. 3Five decades of the Jet 48Discover Britain: St. David’s DaySPORTS AND FITNESS17 Bird fluBulletinsSquadron: 48th Security Forces SquadronDUI condition: Yellowd 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. Thursdays throughSaturdays and Sundayson three-day weekends.Call 226-4800 or (08003)280 178.ON THE COVER:After 55 years of publication, the JET 48 transitions to Liberty Live, an on-line news service, Monday.(Graphic by Airman 1st Class Kris Levasseur)FEB. 23, 2007JET 48 MAGAZINE PAGE 3

CommandersForumLiberty Livenews at your fingertipsBy Brig. Gen. Robert P. Steel48th Fighter Wing commanderHistorically, commanders have used the base newspaper as a tool tosupply news to Airmen and their families about vital Air Force, wingand local information affecting the base. With advances intechnology and the ever-changing world andAir Force, people turn more and more tothe internet for faster news and upto-dateinformation.RAF Lakenheath newsmakes the leap to theinternet on Monday.After more than 55years of supplying themen and women of theLiberty Wing news, theJet 48 will end its legacywith today’s final edition.Liberty Live, the on-linepublication for RAF Lakenheath,will pick up where the Jet 48 left off,providing news, articles, leadership perspectivesand unit features we all read and enjoy weekly in theJet. The on-line news service will give you information on base activitiesand news much more quickly than before. Instead of waiting up to10 days to see your event in the paper, now it will be readily availablewithin one to two days, at the click of a mouse atwww.lakenheath.af.mil.Selecting the Liberty live button on the Lakenheath homepage willACTION LINEsend you directly to the latest news and features about the LibertyWing. The site also gives us a chance to highlight hard workingAirmen more frequently. For example, the Liberty Live Spotlight willgive commanders, first sergeants and supervisors a chance to submithard-working, often unrecognized troops to be highlighted on a regularbasis. In addition, the Liberty Achievements section will recognizeall wing, Major Command and AirForce-level award winners as soon asthe announcement is made.For those of you who likea tangible product to readat the pharmacy or pickup at the post office, acivilian-produced publication,combiningnews from both RAFsLakenheath andMildenhall, will still bedistributed on base. Thenew magazine, The Force,will not be an Air Force product,but it will contain stories and newsabout both bases.Please continue to share your stories and events withthe Public Affairs office at 226-2151 or 48fw.pa@lakenheath.af.mil, aswe develop Liberty Live into a useful, attractive tool, providing theLiberty Wing with news you want. Congratulations to the Jet 48 teamon decades of superior news for the Liberty Wing — and for on endingthe magazine’s legacy on a high note with selection as the best magazinein U.S. Air Forces in Europe for 2006.The Action Line is your direct link to me for complaints, suggestions or comments. It’s not intended toreplace the chain of command. When normal command agency channels haven’t been able to resolve yourconcerns, 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 tothe public affairs office (Building 1085). You may remain anonymous; however, to receive a reply, pleaseleave your name, unit, duty or home phone number and full APO mailing address. Names are confidential.I have just read your new resolutions for RAF Lakenheath inthe Jet 48 with interest, particularly the one about safer drivingpractices. As a Ministry of Defence employee who has workedhere at RAF Lakenheath for more than six years, I have comment-Q:ed many times on the lack of signaling displayed by Americandrivers around the base. I work in the Liberty Center, adjacent tothe big traffic island just down from Gate 1. Every time I negotiatethis island, I sit and have to try to second guess drivers as towhat they intend to do. I know every vehicle has indicator lights,so I wonder why many drivers think they don’t have to use themon base to indicate to other road users their intentions. If they dothis out on the roads of Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, it’sno wonder the accident rate is so high. I admire their optimismthat other road users are mind readers and know exactly whattheir intentions are. At the many safety briefings given throughoutthe year, perhaps more emphasis could be placed on the importanceof indicating and signaling, especially at traffic circles.A:For the answer to the Action line, visitwww.lakenheath.af.mil/news.PAGE 4 JET 48 MAGAZINE FEB. 23, 2007

Jet48PerspectiveThe power of air powerBy Chief Master Sgt. Robert Henson48th Security Forces SquadronAs the four year anniversary to the start of Operation Iraqi Freedomdraws near, I thought it appropriate to share my combat experience andhighlight the awesome contributions of air power. March 26, 2003, Iwas among 1,000 U.S. military paratroopers who conducted a combatparachute airfield assault into Bashur Airfield, Iraq with the U.S.Army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade. Our overall mission was to open upthe northern front in Iraq at the beginning of the war and force SaddamHussein to commit forces to the area, making it safer for swift progressto Baghdad. Among the 1,000 paratroopers, only 20 were Airmen, andour specific mission was simple: open the airfield and be prepared toreceive the first plane within 24 hours. The operation itself was strategicallyimportant, but most notably, was the contribution air powermade to ensure mission success.The Air Force unit I belonged to was the 820th ContingencyResponse Group from Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The 20 Airmenselected for the combat jump included a pilot, transporter, communicator,intelligence officer, engineer, fuels specialist, medic and securityforces. We were all well trained, extremely physically fit and most ofus had rehearsed this very same mission with different Army units inyears past.The airfield assault that night was the biggest drop of paratrooperssince the Panama invasion in 1989. There were fifteen C-17 aircraftthat made the journey from Aviano Air Base, Italy to Iraq that infamousnight. Five aircraft would first drop vital combat equipment, vehiclesand supplies on the airfield, and then ten aircraft would follow in staggeredformation to drop 100 paratroopers each.The jump into Iraq brought some challenges. First, the aircrews hadto make sure each aircraft was performing at peak performance.Arriving in Italy about a week before the scheduled jump, mechanicsworked feverishly day and night to ensure there were no mechanicalproblems or shortfalls. Their commitment and professionalism exudedAir Force pride in a sea of Army green, and they never wavered incompleting their tasks. The planes flew courageously and perfectly thatstoried night because of their commitment.The next challenge was the flight plan. In support of the flight,flight crews had to schedule air refueling, fighter escort and AWACSsupport…a total of about 40 other aircraft to support this important anddangerous mission. In the end, our flight time was reduced to aboutfour and a half hours because international support allowed us to enterIraq though a more efficient route and shorten our lengthy flight.The last challenge was the drop zone conditions at Bashur Airfield.The weather was extremely poor before the planes took off, but the aircraftand Army commanders made the decision to go. In flight, theweather continued to worsen; however, calling the mission off wasn’tan option. To make matters worse, the aircraft had to take an intenseand steep dive from 30,000 ft. in order to get to the airfield nestled in avalley. There was only about 50 seconds of “green light” to get all theparatroopers out the doors and successfully pull the aircraft up withoutslamming into a massive mountain. Yet, the flight crews were up to thechallenge and completed the monstrous task, displaying the utmost professionalismand airmanship.As the planes approached the drop zone, everyone in the aircraftwas nervous yet anxious. The planes were completely blacked outexcept for a dimmed red light, giving me just enough vision to see silhouettesall around me. The moment the green light came on everyonestarted yelling and screaming in excitement to get out the door. As Ientered the sky and my parachute opened, I noticed the completelyblack night with no stars or moon. It was so dark I couldn’t even seemy hands holding the parachute risers right next to my face. Theground was nowhere to be seen, and I had no idea of my altitude. Icouldn’t see any other jumpers, and it was absolutely silent except forthe aircraft now speeding up to exit the hostile area. I lowered my combatequipment, and assumed a good parachute landing fall. Slamminginto the ground without warning was not the most comfortable feeling,but it was my first combat jump and the exhilaration was overwhelming.I put my weapon into action and set off to the rally point to meetmy fellow Air Force members and start our task to get the airfield operational.Our Air Force team was the first group to assemble that night as wecalled into the Army’s tactical operations center. We had about fivehours of darkness before we could start assessing the airfield. We sentAirmen to established runway crossing points to ensure the runwaywould remain clear during the night. Paratroopers were everywhere,looking for their units in complete darkness. “Bravo Company, is thatyou?” whispered a group of Army soldiers looking for their people.We directed them to their lost company, fielding many similar callsthrough the night.As the sun rose and we saw the land around us, we knew it wastime to get busy. The airfield was completely bare. There wasn’t a singlebuilding, electricity or running water. It was an old runway withone small aircraft parking area. Our first task was to make sure therunway was operational. After an intensive check, we determined therunway was weathered but could handle a loaded C-17 landing. Thenext problem was the width of the small taxiways. They were just bigenough for a C-17 but we had to dig up surrounding dirt mounds tomake sure the planes’ wings wouldn’t scrape the ground. Navigationalaids were placed correctly and the marshal area marked so the C-17knew where to go once it taxied off the runway. This wasn’t easy,since flight operations would be at night in completely blacked-outconditions. Finally, communications were checked to make sure wehad connectivity with the inbound aircraft. Everyone worked quicklyto maximize the daylight and ensure all was in order before the firstplane arrived. Late that night, everyone anxiously looked through theirnight vision devices for the first aircraft. Again, it was so dark youcouldn’t see anything with a naked eye. In the distance, we finally sawthe first plane, and our adrenaline was high. The screech of tires andhigh-pitched noise of reverse thrusters were the signs the first C-17successfully landed and unloaded needed supplies to assist us withcompleting our mission.In the end, it was air power that brought the fight to the Iraqis atthe start of the war. As the remainder of our Airmen landed in subsequentflights into Bashur, we unloaded more than 350 aircraft that carried26.5 million pounds of cargo and more than 4,200 combattroops—all in 27 days. Also, our 15 minute average to download a C-17 aircraft broke the unofficial Air Force average of 60 to 90 minutes,and it was all done in pitch black conditions. We searched more than550 third country national vehicles, constructed over 2,000 meters ofcounter-mobility barriers and eight hardened observation points, andreported 141 incidents ranging from weapons firing to enemy reconnaissance.The following year, the National Aeronautic Associationawarded the lead C-17 aircraft, call sign Vijay 10, the 2003 ClarenceMackay Trophy for the most meritorious flight of the year for gallantry,intrepidity, unusual initiative and resourcefulness.Air power isn’t just about airplanes, its about our Air Force people.That single airdrop consisted of more than 55 aircraft, but moreimportantly, consisted of hundreds of Airmen and twenty Air Forceparatroopers who demonstrated the ability of air power. That night,jumping into war, will probably be the proudest day of my militarylife, simply because I was an Airman demonstrating the unlimitedpotential of air power.FEB. 23, 2007 PAGE 7 JET 48 MAGAZINE

Jet48PerspectiveReady to goPhoto by Airman 1st Class Jessica SnowStaff Sgt. Adrian Burrows, 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, launches an F-15D Friday. Capt. John Rodgers, 493rd Fighter Squadron,gives Senior Master Sgt. Darren Preiss, 48th AMXS, an incentive ride for winning Senior NCO of the quarter for the 48th Wing. The incentiveprogram allow nonflyers a chance to experience a flight in a fighter jet in recognition for outstanding achievement.Commitment – I can, I willBy Lt Col Will Lorey48th Contracting Squadron commanderAt Base X we had an indoor track; it wasthree lanes wide and 1/10 of a mile on the outsidelane. We regularly had inclement weather,so the track was certified for the run portion ofthe fitness test …but you had to stay in the outsidelane. Because of an aerobics room built onthe inside of the track, it was not possible tostand in a location where you could see theentire track. It never ceased to amaze me howmany times I witnessed testing personnel cut toan inner lane on the turns in order to shave offtime. Most often they did this opposite of theirtester, which told me they knew exactly whatthey were doing and knew it was wrong. I wouldsay something to them as they cut the corner,and if they didn’t do it again I’d give them thebenefit of the doubt and let it go.However, if they continued, I’d let the testerknow to be considered an official test, the runnerneeded to stay on the outside lane. A few wereright on it and moved to a position where theycould watch the runner better. They also saidsomething to the runner. Unfortunately, mostgave me the blank stare of, “Who do you thinkyou are telling me how to test my people?” Theywould let the runner continue to do what theywanted. When the test was over, I wouldapproach the panting and wheezing runner andlet them know due to their tester’s inability toinform them to stay on the outside lane and theirinability to heed my kindly reminder, their testwas, invalidated. I’d then have a small discussionwith the tester.OK, this may not seem like a big deal, buteverybody has their hot buttons and this just happenedto be one of mine. Bear with me.The point of my story is not to highlight myability to be a jerk. It’s to emphasize a level ofcommitment I often see missing. A commitmentto do the right thing when you’re not beingwatched, and a commitment to take action andfollow our established rules and guidelines whenyou’ve been put, or you find yourself, in charge.Commitment in this story translates directly intoone of our core values - Integrity First.Both individuals in my scenario decided toset aside their integrity to make themselves lookbetter. The runner - to score more points ormaybe just obtain a passing score. The tester - toshow they had a good program and pass morepeople, or maybe to avoid conflict with themember being tested. Either way, they let themselvesdown and potentially, could let down theirwhole unit by falsifying their readiness.On the same day I experienced one of thecutting corner events, I saw an Airman workingout with some of her fellow squadron members.The shirt she wore said on the back, “I can, Iwill.” As I was contempled doing one more seton the machine I was working on, this sayinghad a profound impact on me. Not only did itspur me to do another set and then some, itstruck me the person wearing the shirt was thetype of person I wanted in my Air Force. In fact,this was the type of person I wanted to be.But the shirt wasn’t just a catchy saying; as Iwatched, she rallied her squadron mates to pushthemselves just a little harder. They were sprintingaround the track, and if one of them stoppedto walk she was right there yelling at them to getmoving. The others would come back and getthe walker to push themselves a bit more too.Every time I thought they were done, she’d takeoff for one more lap. When they finished, theywere all exhausted, but clearly proud of whatthey had accomplished. It was clear to me thiswas a group ready and willing to work togetherto make the whole team better - committed tobettering themselves when, at least to them, noone was watching. On the other end of the trackstood the two physical fitness test individuals onwhom I had invalidated their test - uncommittedand looking dejected.While I’m not about to jump into the fray ofwhether or not our new Airman Battle Uniformshould have any words on the t-shirt, I like toimagine that mine says, “I can, I will.” What doyou want your t-shirt to say?FEB. 23, 2007JET 48 MAGAZINE PAGE 9

FIVE DECADES OF THE JET 48June 13, 1953 - First published photograph in the Jet 48February 28, 1992 - Liberty wing’s first F-15E Strike EagleOctober 16, 1973 - Airmen displaying strong leadership1st Lt. William Hutchison and Tech. Sgt. Edward Doyle check the facilitiesof Chaumont’s military affiliate radio station, AJ-2BD.July 22, 1966 - Airmen at their bestCol. Mike Guth, 48th Fighter Wing’s commander,stands in front of the Liberty Wings F-15E flagship,tail number 90-248, at the McDonnell Douglas plantin St. Louis.October 20, 1952 - The first ‘Jet’Photo by Jerry LevOFF WITH IT - Capt. Ros W. Weiringa, cheif of the 1979thCommunications Squadron maintenance section, donated a sizeablemonetary contribution, as well as his beloved moustache, to see his sectiongo over the top of their Overseas Combined Federal Campaign goal. Thecaptain pledged his moustache if his unit could swing 100 percentparticipation in the campaign with a minimum donation of $10 per person.May 2, 1986 - In memory of those who served before usPISTOL PACKING POLICEMEN .... Members of the 48th Air Police Squadron areshown practicing for the recent Third Air Force Air Police Pistol and Carbine Match.From left to right are: 1st Lt. Ronald J. Simmons, Airman 1st Class Sifred Campos,Airman 2nd Class Douglas P. Servis, Staff Sgt. James C. Smith Jr., and Airman 1st ClassClyde F. Holmes.The 48th Tactical Fighter Wing’s first Jet paperwas the Chaumont Jet-Gram. Due to a shortageof supplies, it was not widely circulated. On June13, 1953 it was officially named the Jet 48.The Hon. Charles Price, U.S. ambassador to the court of St. James inLondon, dedicates an aircraft shelter in memory of Capt. Paul Lorence48th Tactical Fighter Wing Weapons Systems Officer, lost in actionduring operation El Dorado Canyon. Another shelter was dedicated inmemory of Maj. Fernando Ribas-Dominicci, 48th TFW pilot. Present atthe ceremony was Col. Sam Westbrook, 48th Tactical Fighter Wingcommander, and other members of the wing.PAGE 10 JET 48 MAGAZINEFEB. 27, 2007JET 48 MAGAZINE PAGE 11

By Natalie Benge - Community Relations AdvisorMarch 1 you will find the Welsh nation in a festive mood asthey celebrate St. David’s Day. But who was St. David and whyis he so important to the Welsh?St. David, or Dewi Saint as he is known in the Welsh language,is the patron saint of Wales. He was a Celtic monk, abbotand bishop who lived in the 6th century. During his life he wasarchbishop of Wales. He was one of the many early saints thathelped spread Christianity among the pagan Celtic tribes of westernBritain.Some of the details surrounding his life are sketchy as thefirst manuscripts written about him were produced 500 yearsafter his death.Dewi was a very gentle and kind person who lived a frugallife. It is claimed he survived on a diet of bread and watercress,and despite this meagre diet, he was reported to be tall andstrong.Dewi is said to be of royal lineage. His father, Sant, was theson of Ceredig, who was prince of Ceredigion, a region inSouthwest Wales. His mother, Non, was the daughter of a localchieftain. Legend has it Non was also the niece of King Arthur.Dewi was born near Capel Non, Non’s Chapel, on the coastnear the present city of St. David. Little is known about his earlylife, and he is thought to have been educated in a monasterycalled Hen Fynyw by the blind monk Paulinus. Dewi stayed atthe monastery for years before embarking on his missionary travelswith a group of followers.Dewi travelled far on his missionary journeys throughoutWales, where he established several churches. He also travelledto the Southwest of England and across the channel to Brittanyand Ireland.Two of his friends, Saints Padarn and Teilo, often accompaniedhim on his journeys and once even completed a pilgrimageto Jerusalem to meet the Patriarch.Dewi is sometimes known in Welsh as “Dewi Ddyfrwr,”David the Water Drinker, and, indeed, water was an importantpart of his life. He is said to have drank nothing else.Sometimes, as a self-imposed penance, he would stand up to hisneck in a lake of cold water, reciting Scripture.He founded a monastery at Glyn Rhosyn, Rose Vale, on thebanks of the small river Alun where the Cathedral City of St.David stands today. The Monastic brotherhood Dewi foundedwas strict. Besides prayer and celebrating masses, the brothers allhad to work hard. They got up very early in the morning forprayers and afterwards worked to maintain life at the monastery,cultivating the land by pulling the plough by hand. Many craftswere followed. Bee keeping in particular was very popular as themonks had to keep themselves fed as well as the many pilgrimsand travellers that visited for lodgings at the monastery. Theyalso set about to feed and cloth the poor and needy in theirneighbourhood.It is claimed Dewi lived for over 100 years and died approximately589.Dewi’s body was buried in the grounds of his own monastery,where the Cathedral of St. David now stands. After his death, hisinfluence spread rapidly far and wide, firstly through Britainalong what was left of the Roman roads, and by sea to Cornwalland Brittany.U.S. links with WalesSix facts linking Wales with the U.S.1. A Welsh-American invented the first automobile.2. A Welshman co-founded the New York Times.3. Welshmen may have settled America before Columbus.4. America may have taken its name from a Welshman.5. Welshmen founded three of the world’s leading universities,including Yale and Brown University in Rhode Island.6. Murray the Hump, who was Welsh, was Al Capone’s Chieflieutenant, one of the most noteriour U.S. criminals.(Information courtesy of www.Britainia.com)British American medieval banquetThe British American Committee presents a once in a lifetimeopportunity to dine at the Great Hall, Kings College, Cambridgeon April 14. Tickets for the medieval banquet will be on salesoon.For more information on living in Britain call Natalie Benge, CommunityRelations Adviser, at 266-3145, or email natalied.benge@lakenheath.af.mil.JET 48 MAGAZINE PAGE 12 FEB. 23, 2007

Jet48Sports and FitnessWhat to do with bird fluBy Airman 1st Class Kris LevasseurStaff writerAvian influenza or bird flu has become a hot topic recently.Locally, more than 1,000 turkeys were found dead on a Suffolkfarm in February. After testing, some of the birds were found tobe positive for H5N1, a strain of avian flu that has gained worldwideattention over the last few years. According to the WorldHealth Organization, H5N1 has infected more than 270 individualssince 2003, and some experts are concerned it could possiblycause an influenza pandemic. Although cases of flu occur everyyear, influenza pandemics are extremely rare occurrences andresult when a new flu virus causes a large outbreak that typicallyspreads rapidly worldwide.“The difference between the present situation and a possiblepandemic is the virus that might cause the pandemic does notexist at this time,” said Lt. Col. Steven Hinten, Public HealthFlight commander.The bird flu virus that caused disease in humans over the lastfew years spreads primarily from infected birds. Human tohuman transmission of the virus has been rare.“For H5N1 to be in a pandemic the virus would have tochange, allowing it to not only infect humans, but also be easilytransmitted from one person to another,” said Colonel Hinten.“Currently, this is not the case, and although many expertsfeel it is just a matter of time before a pandemic occurs, it isunknown if or when it will actually take place,” he added.In an effort to provide education on disease prevention methodsand to help spread awareness, the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention have posted tips for the general populationto help limit the spread of influenza.- If you feel sick, stay home and away from otherpeople. Flu symptoms vary, but can range from fever,cough, sore throat and muscle aches to eyeinfections and pneumonia.- Stay away from people who are sick. If someone is noticeablysick, limiting contact can reduce your chances ofcatching the illness.- Wash hands regularly. To prevent the spread of germs,especially after coughing or sneezing.- When coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth or nose witha tissue. If you do not have a tissue, cough or sneeze intoyour upper sleeve, not your hands.- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth as much aspossible. This will reduce the chances of exposure togerms that may get on your hands from touching doorknobsand other surfaces.- Avoid smoking and tobacco products. Use of tobaccoproducts can cause respiratory illnesses to be worse andincrease the chance of suffering more serious symptoms.- Get an annual flu shot. Although the current flu vaccinedoes not specifically protect against avian flu, it canpotentially decrease the risk of complications.- Maintain a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise, plenty of rest,and eating healthy, helps your body to fight off infection.- Avoid poultry and wild migratory birds in areas affected bybird flu. Also don’t handle sick or dead birds.- Practice safe food handling. Properly cook all poultryproducts. No cases of avian flu have been linked to eatingproperly cooked poultry meat or eggs.“To prepare, for the possibility of pandemic influenza the48th Fighter Wing developed a pandemic influenza responseplan,” said Colonel Hinten.The plan contains guidelines for a reasonable and tailoredresponse to a pandemic, based on what the actual risk is at thetime of an outbreak. The plan’s goal is to limit disease transmission,properly treat patients requiring medical care, and minimizedeath and lost man-hours. The plan also considers additionalefforts, such as closing schools and other public functions toreduce contact with people who may have been exposed to thedisease.“The base has stockpiled some of the supplies needed torespond to an outbreak, established communications with localauthorities and brushed up on training on avian or pandemic fluscenarios,” said Colonel Hinten.RAF Lakenheath will continue to monitor any type of diseasethreat to the community.Knowledge is power in response to a disease outbreak, and itis important to learn how to minimize risk and the risk to yourfamily members. For more specifics on the avian flu or informationon influenza in general, contact http://www.cdc.gov/flu/ orcall RAF Lakenheath’s Public Health Flight at 226-8777.What should I do if I find a dead bird?-Don’t handle it.-If you touched the dead bird, don’t touchyour face, rub your eyes, eat, drink or smokebefore washing your hands with soap andwater.-If the bird is found on RAF Lakenheath orRAF Feltwell, call Civil Engineer SquadronCustomer Service at 226-2255 or (0163) 8522255.-For birds found on RAF Mildenheall, call theCES call desk at 238-5687 or (0163) 854 5687.-When you call, provide the location, speciesif known, and any other details you mayhave surrounding the death of the bird.-The call will be logged and forwarded to theappropriate office to take care of picking upthe bird.-If a dead bird is found off base, call theDepartment for Environment, Food and RuralAffairs at (08459) 335 577.FEB. 23, 2007 PAGE 17 JET 48 MAGAZINE

Jet48CommunityMoviesRAF Lakenheath 226-2139Today6:30 p.m. Eragon, PG, starring Edward Speleers andJeremy Irons. A boy named Eragon finds a polished bluestone in the forest. At first, he thinks it’s a lucky discovery,something that will bring meat to his poor family for the winter.Instead, it brings a dragon hatchling, and Erago is soonthrust into a world of magic and power through which he andthe dragon must navigate.9 p.m. Rocky Balboa, PG, starring Sylvester Stallone andBurt Young. Former heavyweight champion Rocky Balboasteps out of retirement and back into the ring, pitting himselfagainst a new rival decades after his initial glory. When acomputer simulated boxing match declares Rocky Balboathe victor over current champion Mason “The Line” Dixon,the legendary fighter’s passion and spirit are reignited. Butwhen his desire to fight in small, regional competitions istrumped by promoters calling for a rematch of the cyberfight,Balboa must weigh the mental and physical risks of ahigh profile exhibition match against his need to be in thering.Saturday1 p.m. Eragon, PG3:30 p.m. Rocky Balboa, PG6:30 p.m. Rocky Balboa, PGSunday2 p.m. Bridge to Terabithia, PG, starring Josh Duhamel andMelissa George. A group of young backpackers’ vacationturns sour when a bus accident leaves them marooned in aremote Brazilian jungle that holds an ominous secret.5:30 p.m. Bridge to Terabithia, PGMonday6:30 p.m. Blood Diamond, R, starring Leonardo DiCaprioand Djimon Hounsou. Set against the backdrop of civil warand chaos in 1990’s Sierra Leone, Danny Archer, a SouthAfrican mercenary, and Solomon Vandy, a Mende fishermanare joined in a common quest to recover a rare pink diamondthat can transform their lives. While in prison for smuggling,Archer learns that Solomon—who was taken from his familyand forced to work in the diamond fields—has found andhidden the extraordinary rough stone.Tuesday6:30 p.m. Bridge to Terabithia, PGWednesday6:30 p.m. Bridge to Terabithia PGThursdayRAF Mildenhall 238-49556:30 p.m. Eragon, PGToday6:30 p.m. Norbit, PG-13, starring Eddie Murphy and ThandieNewton. Norbit has never had it easy. As a baby, he wasabandoned on the steps of a Chinese restaurant/orphanageand raised by Mr. Wong. Things get worse when he’s forcedinto marriage by the mean, junk food-chugging queen,Rasputia. Just when Norbit’s hanging by his last thread, hischildhood sweetheart, Kate, moves back to town.9 p.m. Apocalypto, R, starring Dalia Hernandez and MayraSerbulo. Set in the Mayan civilization, when a man’s idyllicpresence is brutally disrupted by a violent invading force, heis taken on a perilous journey to a world ruled by fear andoppression where a harrowing end awaits him. Through atwist of fate and spurred by the power of his love for hiswoman and his family he will make a desperate break toreturn home and to ultimately save his way of life.Saturday3:30 p.m. Norbit, PG-136:30 p.m. Apocalypto, R9 p.m. The Good Shepherd, R, starring Matt Damon andRobert Di Niro. Edward Wilson understands the value ofsecrecy—discretion and commitment to honor have beenembedded in him since childhood. Wilson’s acute mind,spotless reputation and sincere belief in American valuesrender him a prime candidate for a career in intelligence, andhe is soon recruited to work for the OSS (the precursor to theCIA) during WWII. Wilson develops into one of the Agency’sveteran operatives, all the while combating his KGB counterpart.However, his steely dedication to his country comes atan ever-increasing price.Sunday3:30 p.m. Norbit, PG-136:30 p.m. The Good Shepherd, RMonday6:30 p.m. Apocalypto, RTuesday6:30 p.m. The Good Shepherd, RWednesday6:30 p.m. Apocalypto, RThursday6:30 p.m. Bridge to Terabithia, PGLakenheathChapelscheduleBULLETINBOARDBriefsScholarship applicationsApplications for the Lewin and IreneBrown Community Service Scholarship areavailable for pick up from Kent Daugherty,Lakenheath High School senior counselor. Thescholarship is presented to a minor dependentwhose sponsor is a U.S. military or U.S. civilianmember employed at RAFs Mildenhall,Lakenheath or Feltwell. Application deadlineis March 23. For more information, contactMelissa Conley at melissaconley@mac.com,Alison Kitching, at alison@alikona.com, orKent Daugherty at Kent. Daugherty@eu.dodea.edu.Roundabout constructionThe Suffolk County Council is planningroad construction on the Eriswell roundabouton the B1112, the roundabout at RAFLakenheath’s back gate. Road work will befrom 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.The roundabout will not be closed, but due toconstruction, expect traffic congestion whenentering and departing the back gate.Babysitter’s courseAn American Red Cross Babysitter’s Courseis 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 10. The class is in theAirman and Family Readiness Center, RAFLakenheath. For more information or to sign-up,call the American Red Cross at 226-1855.CatholicSaturday Mass 5 p.m.Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m.Holy Day Mass 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.Weekday Mass Monday, Wednesday,Thursday and Friday 11:30a.m.Reconciliation Saturdays 4 to 4:20 p.m. orby appointment.Central Texas CollegeCentral Texas College is offering the followingclasses in Term 4: Ethics inCriminal Justice, Legal Aspects of LawEnforcement, Infant and Toddler, ChildrenWith Special Needs, Children ofMilitary/Deployed Families, Theory ofAutomotive Engines, and Fundamentals ofFire Protection. Registration begins March 5.For more information, call 226-3507.Youth Center outdoor soccerVolunteer soccer coaches are needed forall ages. The Youth Center will certify andtrain volunteers. For more information, call226-1182.Munitions storage closureThe 48th Fighter Wing Munitions StorageArea will be closed March 1 until March 31for a semi-annual inventory. Issue requestsneed to be submitted to MunitionsAccountability no later than Tuesday, with apick up date no later than Wednesday, to meetscheduling requirements. Normal hours ofoperation will resume April 1. For moreinformation, call William Ogle at 226-1961.Professional development centerThe RAF Lakenheath professional developmentcenter offers the following classes:March classesMarch 12 - Manpower 8 - 10 a.m.March 13 - Honor and Ethics 8 - 11 a.m.March 14 - Customs and Courtesies 6 - 9 p.m.March 15 - Human performance factors 8 -11 a.m.March 19 - CCAF & Beyond 8 - 9 a.m.March 20 - Leadership Styles 8 -10 a.m.March 21 - Standards and Discipline 8 -10 a.m.March 22 - Air Force Reserve Palace Chaseand Palace FrontMarch 27-29 - NCO Seminar, RAF Lakenheath.For more information, call 226-3231.MPF customer serviceThe Military Personnel Flight’s CustomerService will be unable to issue ID cards Mondaythrough Wednesday due to system upgrades.Member’s requiring ID cards can be serviced atRAF Mildenhalls MPF. Mildenhall’s upgradewill be March 1 and 2.For information or questions, call Capt. PeteEmerton at 226-3815.ProtestantLiturgical Service 8 a.m.Traditional Protestant Service 11 a.m.Gospel Service 12:30 p.m.Contemporary Service 4:30 p.m.For more information aboutworship times or other chapelprograms, call 226-3711.PAGE 18JET 48 MAGAZINEFEB. 23, 2007