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Jet48CommandersForumUSAFE leaders send Independence Day messageRAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (USAFENS) — The following isa joint message from Gen. Tom Hobbins, Commander, U.S. Air Forcesin Europe, and Chief Master Sgt. Gary G. Coleman, USAFE CommandChief Master Sergeant.Every year on this date, we gather with family and friends to commemoratethe anniversary of the signing of our Declaration ofIndependence. We celebrate the men and women who, more than twocenturies ago, took up arms to fight for their freedom. The Fourth ofJuly is a unique holiday—the only one celebrating our nation as awhole. As our nation’s birthday, Independence Day represents, accordingto former President Ronald Reagan, “the birth of patriotism.”The unmatched drive and determination that possessed our foundinggeneration still fuels the American spirit today. Our American militaryhas been called on to serve and sacrifice around the world in the nameof those ideals that first inspired us—hope, human dignity, justice, freedom.Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines have been successful inthat service all over the world. Because of their sacrifices, we haveU.S. Air Forces in Europe is charging forwardwith the Air Force initiative to standardizeall Windows-based computers by Dec. 31.This change will provide every USAFE networkuser with a standard PC configurationand enhance network security.Desktop standardization is not new toUSAFE users — USAFE implemented theStandard Integrated Desktop over 24 monthsago. “We have gained significant lessonslearned from our experience that will aide significantlyin this Air Force project, called theStandard Desktop Configuration,” said MasterSgt. Kelly Burkhard, USAFE ComputerSystems Squadron, Section Chief, TechnicalSupport Branch.Although the SDC significantly alters theconfiguration of the computer software, thetransition will be relatively “painless”. Usersmay notice minor changes in the desktop environmentand upgrades to common use applications.Additionally, the SDC will removeadministrative privileges from the normal userand prevent unauthorized downloads,upgrades, and software installations.USAFE SDC implementation goals are: 15percent command-wide by Jul. 31; 70 percentcommand-wide by Sep. 30; 100 percent command-wideby Dec. 31.Users are not required to prepare for SDC;however some precautions are advised. “Weaccomplished major victories in places like Afghanistan, where citizensheld the country’s first democratic presidential election in October2004, and in Iraq, which held free elections in January 2005. Despitethe accomplishments that have been made, much work has yet to bedone.We have approximately 2,100 USAFE Airmen deployed to locationsaround the globe, separated from family and loved ones. Without their,and our, continued commitment to the effort, oppression and violentextremism would go unopposed.How and when our fight against terrorism ends remains to be seen,but our nation’s history proves dedicated warriors are willing to riskeverything to defend freedom.The Fourth of July has become a family day. As you enjoy the summeractivities, stay safe and watch out for one another. Revel in thetime you spend together with loved ones, and remember that it wasbought at great cost, and that we continue to pay the price to ensurefreedom’s future.AF Standard Desktop Configuration approaches USAFE network usersby Capt Jennifer LovettUSAFE News Servicerecommend network users ensure all data toinclude .pst files be stored within “MyDocuments” in user profiles and create a backup,” said Sergeant Burkhard.Immediate manual installs of the SDC will berequired for workstations that are currentlyexempt from the USAFE SID where exemptapplications are compatible with the SDC.USAFE is engineering an automated tool to beused for all other workstations. This tool will runafter duty hours. Affected users will be notifiedin advance to allow time for backing up data.AF information technology officials saidall Air Force bases should be operating withSDC by December.For more information on AF SDC, go tohttps://afecmo.gunter.af.mil/.Safety Snapshots4th of JulyImpacting Work:Fireworks displays - commercial fireworks are extremely hazardous, evenin the hands of trained experts. Air Force personnel, on- or off-duty, must nottake part in the transportation, storage, setup or functioning of commercialfireworks for on-base fireworks displays.REF: AFMAN91-201Hitting Home:The July 4 celebrations are coming. Treat all fireworks with extreme caution.If enjoying fireworks at home, remember that fireworks are dangerous andshould only be handled by an adult. Ensure fireworks have completely expendedbefore approaching. Follow all manufacturers’ instructions and safety precautions.Courtesy graphicJUNE 30, 2006PAGE 7 JET 48 MAGAZINE
Jet48NewsVolunteers ensure students enjoyfun in the sunLibertySFS blotterThe 48th Security Forces Squadronhandled the following incidents fromJune 19 to June 24.Property loss, damage or theftJune 19: An officer was involved ina minor vehicle accident in the parkinglot of the hospital.June 19: An NCO reported havinga bicycle stolen from his home inAnglo housing.June 19: A family member wasinvolved in a minor vehicle accidenton Norwich Road adjacent to theLakenheath Intermediate School.June 20: An Airman was involvedin a minor vehicle accident in the parkinglot of the base exchange.June 20: An NCO was involved ina minor vehicle accident in front ofPAS 47.June 20: An Airman was involvedin a minor vehicle accident in the postoffice parking lot.Patrol responseJune 22: Several Airmen wereapprehended after getting into an altercationand breaking a window in thedayroom of Dormitory 946.AssaultJune 24: Two NCO’s were apprehendedfor assault after getting into analtercation in the Liberty Club.If you have any information concerningany incident, call the securityforces control center at 226-2333 or(01638) 522 333 or 226-4800 or yourfirst sergeant. For an emergency onbase call 911 and for an emergency offbase call 999.By Tech. Sgt. Renee Kirkland48th Fighter Wing Public AffairsMore than 300 students arrived at St.Ivo’s Leisure Centre in St. Ives,Cambrideshire June 16 in coaches, cars andvans to compete in the 2006, Youth GamesPlus Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.The games were an opportunity for specialneeds youth to socialize and compete inathletic events. Events included the 60meter dash, the long jump, javelin, tennis,football, basketball and cricket.Volunteers came from Cambridge,Peterborough, RAF Lakenheath and otherlocations to make the day special for thestudents. The volunteers acted as eventfacilitators, time keepers and parking attendants.“It was an opportunity to get out of theoffice and also do something meaningful,”said Capt. Alexander Basco, 48thContracting Squadron, who coordinated thelong jump competition.While some of the volunteers workedwith familiar sports, some had to learn theuniquely-English sports quickly. Tech. Sgt.Congratulations to all the airmen firstclass selected for promotion to seniorairman below the zone.932nd Air Control SquadronScott E. AlbertsonWallis Payano48th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronDavid M. BetkaEva P. SanchezMichael S. DodgeRobert A. HallAshley N. RamirezSeth T. Pence48th Component MaintenanceSquadronGerry R. JaramilloJason R. Stevenson48th Munitions SquadronJaclyn L. VarelaSeth J. Roberts48th Communications SquadronShawn T. GingrichAnne Tomlin volunteered to work Bocciaand Staff Sgt. Johanna Henderson volunteeredat the netball event.Although they weren’t experts on therules of the games, what the vounteers hadwas enthusiasm for their work. Some, likeMaster Sgt. Floyd Kirkland, even got toplay.“We taught the competitors some basketballskills for the first half of the day andthen coached them through the games in theafternoon,” said Sergeant Kirkland. “It wasrewarding to see the intense concentrationon the children’s faces as they worked toget the mechanics down.”The children ran, screamed, jumped inexcitement during their time at the youthgames and hugged the volunteers as theyreceived their medals and said goodbye.The 48th Contracting Squadron contributedeight volunteers for the event. Thisis just one of the many volunteer opportunitiesavailable in the local community.Volunteers are also needed on base.Members wishing to give something back totheir communities should contact the RAFLakenheath Family Support Center,Enlisted and Civilian Spouses Club, theAmerican Red Cross or the base chapel.48th Civil Engineer SquadronAmber N. Moore48th Logistics ReadinessSquadronDiane TrevizoMichael R. J. Ouellette48th Security Forces SquadronBobby R. BunchJamie T. ClinardJared R. Nutt48th Services SquadronMellonie A. Jones48th Medical Support SquadronAndrew J. SatterfieldCorinne L. HallChrystal J. BenningCongratulations to 1st Lt. JosephSolghan 48th Medical OperationsSupport Squadron, on his selectionfor captain.JET 48 MAGAZINE PAGE 8JUNE 30, 2006
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