Vol. 2 No. 4 RAF Croughton, England Feb.

24, 2006

ESN
improves
network
Staff Sgt. Chris Stagner
422nd ABS Public Affairs

RAF Croughton’s com-

munications system focuses
much of its energy on the
storage and movement of in-
formation and data. A major
step was taken recently to
improve the way Crough-
ton’s Airmen accomplish
that mission when the Enter- Photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Stagner
prise Storage Network was
installed. ‘What’s the red one for again?’
The $650,000, United
States Air Forces in Europe- Staff Sgt. Doug Styers, 422nd Communications Squadron Satellite Com-
sponsored project enhanced munications crew chief, troubleshoots the IF Assembly in an Upconverter
Croughton’s information for the Air Force’s first NATO satellite contoller mission.
management on many dif-
ferent levels.
The biggest change, ac- President signs law against human trafficking
cording to Master Sgt. Tim
Cavin, 422nd Communica- RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany ward human trafficking. Any employee of
tions Squadron Planning (USAFENS) -- The president of the United the federal government faces fines, manda-
and Implementation NCO in States signed into law the Trafficking Vic- tory restitution and up to 20 years imprison-
charge and ESN project tims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005 ment for knowingly taking part in, patroniz-
on Jan. 10. This is the latest effort in the U.S.
See SANS on Page 4 government’s “Zero Tolerance” policy to- See HUMAN on Page 3

Romeos Project Smart

Inside Modern-day Project Smart

The Romeos patrol RAF

Croughton.
focuses on Airman
education and safety.

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2 Feb. 24, 2006 Commanders Corner The Uplink

From the first to the last ...

EPRs always matter
Chief Master Sgt. Karl Vossler gathering information throughout the
422nd Air Base Group report period and put it together early.
Editorial Staff When you construct bullets, use
Lt. Col. Jim Ryan Enlisted Performance Reports are the ARI method, or Action, Results,
422nd Air Base Squadron a permanent part of Airmen’s records Impact. Bring out the action of what
commander and are a reflection of what they have the Airman has done and personal-
Staff Sgt. Chris Stagner done. Years later, they can look back ize it. Next, show the results of those
NCO in charge of Public Affairs and see the noteworthy things they actions. Finally, connect it to the
have accomplished and be proud. warfighter’s action and result with its
Multimedia support is provided by Col. Mike Stough, 100th Air Refu- impact.
Tech. Sgt. Robert Ashley eling Wing commander, said, “We do Grammar is critical in the impres-
our younger Airmen a disservice when sion the EPR leaves. The Tongue and
This funded Air Force newspaper is we assume their early reports aren’t Quill, AFH 33-337, is an excellent
an authorized publication for members that important. Knowing our junior reference to help you write. There’s a
of the U.S. military services overseas. enlisted grades rely more on time and section on constructing bullets as well
Contents of The Uplink are not neces- testing than report comments, we think as sections on the mechanics of writ-
sarily the official view of, or endorsed any report will do, as long as it’s an ing. This is well worth reading or pre-
by, the U.S. Government, the Depart- overall five. If one of these Airmen viewing before writing the report. Pay
ment of Defense or the Department of meets a board, whether for advanced particular attention to active versus
the Air Force. education or special duty or force passive voice. This makes the bullet
The editorial content is edited, pre-
shaping, that ‘meaningless’ report reach out and grab the reader.
pared and provided by the Public Af-
becomes critical.” Finally, proofread! Set it aside then
fairs office of RAF Croughton. All
photographs are Air Force photographs
Write the report professionally. It is read it again with a fresh look. Have
unless otherwise indicated. a reflection of you as the supervisor. somebody else read it. Spell check,
The PA office can be reached via So, for those of you asking, “what can spell check, spell check! Please help
mail at 422nd ABS/PA, Unit 5855, I as a supervisor do about it?” us take care of our folks with what
APO, AE 09494, via telephone at 236- First, prepare for the report. Start they deserve – quality.

Commander’s Action Line

8468 or 01280 708 468; or via e-mail at
[email protected].
The deadline for submissions to The
Uplink is no later than close of busi- The Action Line is your direct line phone number or e-mail address, you
ness the Thursday eight days prior to for comments and suggestions on how will receive a re-
the desired publication date. Briefs are to make RAF Croughton a better place ply. Anonymous
due no later than 3 p.m. the Wednesday
to live and work. It is also an avenue to inquiries will not
nine days prior to the desired publica-
resolve issues you have been unable to be published.
tion date.
Articles must be submitted elec-
resolve through the responsible agency Submit Action
tronically with contact information or your chain of command. Lines to 236-8017
reference the article directly to the Items of interest to all RAF or 422abg.com-
422nd Air Base Squadron Public Af- Croughton readers may be published in manders.action-
fairs Office via e-mail to 422abs.pa@ The Uplink. line@croughton. Col. Vincent
croughton.af.mil. If you leave your name and tele- af.mil. D’Angelo
All material is edited for accuracy,
brevity, clarity and conformity to regu-

Q
Would it be possible for Croughton American School and the Child De-
lations. velopment Center to keep better chains of communication? When the
Corrections: The 422nd Air Base
school sends out the dates they will be closed, can they e-mail them to
Squadron Public Affairs Office strives
the CDC also and vice versa?
for accuracy in each edition of The Up-
link. If an error is noticed, contact The

A
Uplink staff, 422nd Air Base Squadron We here at RAF Croughton value communication between our school
Public Affairs at 236-8468 or 01280 and Child Development Center staff. Our research has suggested there
708 468 or via e-mail at 422abs.pa@ has been a lapse in communication due to a recent turnover. Now that
croughton.af.mil and a correction will it has been identified, the school has improved their channels of communication
be published. with the CDC. The school will update the CDC with closures and cancellations.
Thank you for bringing this to my attention.
Feb. 24, 2006 News The Uplink 3

Photo by Airman 1st Class Jesse Shipps

President George Bush speak to a crowd of Airmen at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. The president
signed into law the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005 on Jan. 10.
diction 24-hours a day, seven-days a week, while on or off
Human duty, while on or off a military installation. However, the
majority of U.S. laws do not extend to military dependents
Continued from Page 1 and DoD civilians or civilian contractors overseas, making it
difficult for the U.S. to enforce rules against trafficking.
ing or tolerating trafficking networks. However, for U.S. civilians, the Military Extraterritorial
“Human trafficking is an offense against human dignity, Jurisdiction Act, passed in 2000, made serious crimes com-
a crime in which human beings, many of them teenagers mitted abroad punishable as if they were committed in the
and young children, are bought and sold and often sexually U.S. The act essentially ensures that DoD civilians and civil-
abused by violent criminals,” President George Bush said at ian contractors are governed by U.S. law even when operat-
the White House before signing the bill. “Our nation is de- ing in lawless regions of the world.
termined to fight and end this modern form of slavery.” DoD has established a new training program clarifying
Human trafficking is the illegal practice of procuring hu- what human trafficking is and what the implications are of
man beings for unpaid work in locations from which they are becoming involved, said Robert Wisher, DoD’s director of
not allowed to leave. Trafficking is the third largest criminal advanced distributive learning.
activity in the world, after illegal arms and drugs sales. According to Teresa Beasley, USAFE chief of sexual re-
The act goes hand in hand with Executive Order 13387 sponse and prevention, the computer based training program
signed by the president Oct. 14, 2005. Among other changes is already in place in USAFE. The 30-minute Trafficking in
to the law, the order expands the Uniform Code of Military Persons Basic Awareness Training program focuses on the
Justice to specifically criminalize patronizing a prostitute. phenomenon, cause and prevention of human trafficking as
Patronizing a prostitute is punishable by a dishonorable dis- well as the legal consequences and enforcement.
charge, confinement for one year, reduction in grade to E-1 “This annual training is mandatory for all military mem-
and forfeiture of all pay and allowances. bers, DoD civilian employees and contractors,” said Ms.
The UCMJ change will mean little difference for the day- Beasley.
to-day lives of U.S. Air Forces in Europe Airmen, said Maj. The overall goal of the training is to change people’s at-
Charlotte Liegl-Paul, a military justice attorney with Head- titudes about prostitution and human trafficking and make
quarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe. Prior to the order, the them realize the victim’s side of the story, said Robert Wish-
UCMJ already criminalized prostitution and “pandering:” er, DoD’s director of advanced distributive learning. To ac-
accepting money in exchange for sex; compelling, inducing, cess the computer based training program long on to https://
enticing or procuring a person to have sex in exchange for devweb.usafe.af.mil/ or contact a unit training manager.
money; or receiving money for arranged sex. Editor’s note: Information for this story was contributed
Military personnel worldwide are subject to UCMJ juris- by American Forces Press Service.
4 Feb. 24, 2006 News The Uplink

News Briefs
Group CC call
The 422nd Air Base Group
Commanders Call will be
March 8 at 8 a.m. in the Com-
munity Center.

Fitness Center
Until further notice the Fit-
ness Center hours are from
6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday and 9 a.m. to
4 p.m. on Sunday.

AADD Photo by Master Sgt. David Underwood

Airman Against Drunk Driv-
ing is in need of volunteers
For more information, contact
Staff Sgt. Chris Stagner at 236-
8468 or Staff Sgt. Scott Baker
at 236-8336.

Bus schedule Leaders give to AFAF

Public buses stop times
for the RAF Croughton main RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (USAFENS) – Gen. Tom Hobbins,
gate can be found at http:// U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Gary
www2.northamptonshire.gov. Coleman, USAFE command chief master sergeant, sign Air Force
uk/mapxtreme2/BusTime-
Assistance Fund forms in support of this year’s Air Force Assis-
tables/SMS499ab-June2005.
pdf. Bus stops for Caversfield tance Fund “Commitment to Caring” campaign from Feb. 13 to
and Bicester can be found May 5. AFAF provides Airmen the opportunity to contribute to any
at http://www.oxfordshire. of four official Air Force charitable organizations.
gov.uk/wps/portal/publicsite/
kcxml/04_Sj9SPykssy0x-
PLMnMz0vM0Y_QjzKL-
94039HcCSZnFO8WHO-
epHogtZIoR8PfJzU4ESkeZA
ESN This was made possible by moving
the back up system to an off-site location
according to Sergeant Cavin.
AW N z H _ 2 o n N T 0 x O R K _ Continued from Page 1 “It’s a seamless process now,” he said.
WB9b_0A_YLc0IjyfEd- “If [the network] data is lost, we can re-
FAIAOFaQ!/delta/base64xml/ manager, is the improved data recovery. cover that data on the network drives
L3dJdyEvd0ZNQUFzQUsvN In the past, data could only be backed up and e-mail within 30 minutes in most
ElVRS82X01fMU9B?WCM_ for one day at a time. That’s no longer cases.”
GLOBAL_CONTEXT=http:// the case. Formerly, Airmen were required to
a p p s . o x f o r d s h i r e . g o v. u k / “The improvements this system pro- physically carry backup tapes to an off-
wps/wcm/connect/Internet/ vides to our recovery processes are in- site location for data recovery. That is no
Council+Services. Both sched- credible,” said the project manager. “The longer the case with information being
ules are available at S:\422 system allows us to take a snapshot of stored on terabytes.
ABS\Bus Schedule. For more everything in e-mail and the shared The new system increases Croughton’s
information, call 08706 082 drives and back it up for seven days. If storage capacity by 15 terabytes. That’s
608. the system crashes, we will recover the the equivalent of 15,000 gigabytes – or
information.” 4,000 four-gigabyte iPods.
Feb. 24, 2006 Recognition The Uplink 5
Unit and job title: 422nd SFS secu-
rity controller

Time in service: 6 years

Time on station: 18 months

Family: Joshua - husband, Emberlyn

- daughter

Hobbies: Scrap booking, photography,

reading and World of Warcraft
Senior Airman
Supervisor’s quote: Airman Spain is
Stacey Spain
the backbone of “A” Flight. She does
a lot for her fellow Airmen and never
expects ‘thank you.’ She is involved
with the development processes of all
new troops in upgrade training.

How do you support the RAF

Croughton mission? I protect person-
nel and resources. I also strive to suc-
ceed at every task put in front of me.

If you could do one thing to improve

Croughton, what would it be? I
would stress that Croughton is a valu-
able asset to the war fighting capabil- The Spotlight On ... is intended to recognize technical sergeants and below who
ity across the globe and deserves more epitomize what it means to be a part of Team Croughton. Submissions must be
all-around funding. sent to [email protected] by squadron superintendents.

Congratulations to the following February promotees

Airman 1st Class Staff Sergeant
David Meneses Stephens Johnson
422nd Communications Squadron 422nd CS

Jahi Uzzell
Senior Airman 422nd CS

Adam Small
Master Sergeant
422nd CS Drew Scott
422nd CES

Congratulations to the following Airmen for graduation from PME

Airman Leadership School NCO Academy
Senior Airman Jantzen Owens Tech. Sgt. Luis Cantu
422nd Communications Squadron 422nd CS
Tech. Sgt. Gregory Nelson
422nd CS
6 Feb. 24, 2006 Feat

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Squadron Alpha Flight Romeo, performs a patrol around RAF er d
Croughton. Romeos are specially trained security forces Air-
men dedicated to perimeter security.
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omeo, oh Romeo ...

Airmen perform roaming patrols
photos by perimeter on all-terrain ve- knowledge about the ATV and is certified and ready to go
Chris Stagner hicles. practical application, said Ser- without a moment’s notice.”
Public Affairs The Airmen use ATVs to pa- geant Rowe. Speeding through the middle
trol areas on base normal patrol “It’s their knowledge of of a field when the temperature
ir Force Croughton cars can’t reach. ATVs and how to best utilize was only 38 degrees, the wind
omeos. Most people “Due to their training, them to protect the base that and speed of the ATV com-
w it, and the cops are Romeos are the only Airmen separates them from the nor- bined to drop that temperature
hat. who can use ATVs to patrol the mal patrolman,” said Sergeant even more. It didn’t bother
epower instead of entire perimeter,” said Master Rowe. Tech. Sgt. Steve Martin though.
they visit porches Sgt. Tim Rowe, 422nd Security A Guardsman TDY here from
t but only have good Forces Squadron security forces The Perimeter Road that is Cincinnati, Sergeant Martin
in mind. They’re not manager. “They are dedicated common on most Air Force has been a Romeo for more
weep Juliet off her to the perimeter, and they are on bases doesn’t exist here. Instead than a year., and he loves it
ess she breaks the duty every day and night.” of a road, the entire perimeter regardless of the temperature or
Not every cop is a Romeo, is surrounded by open fields precipitation.
worry, though, be- but every cop can be a Romeo. and trees. The lack of paved “I enjoy being outside and
eos are cops, special- To become a Romeo, secu- surfaces is what makes the being able to go anywhere on
members of security rity forces Airmen take a one- added mobility of the Romeo base I want,” said Sergeant
orces who patrol the day course that focuses on ATV an essential piece of protecting Martin. “I’m not restricted to
safety and riding techniques. the base according to Staff Sgt. the road like most law enforce-
It’s a mix of book Elizabeth Stephens, 422nd SFS ment Airmen. There’s not a
Bravo Flight chief. spot on this base I haven’t seen.
“It’s good to have Who else can say they get paid
the Romeos patrol- to ride a four-wheeler all day?”
ling the perimeter,” Though everyone at security
said Sergeant Stephens. forces knows what they do, no
“They can get closer one knows if there is any sig-
to the fence lines and nificance to the word Romeo.
listening and observa- “It’s just the call sign they
tion posts. They can get use,” said Sergeant Stephens.
to areas patrol cars can’t, “It’s what they do,” said
like the back side of hous- Sergeant Rowe. “They roam the
ing. Almost half my flight base.”
s. Doug
S
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quadron Steve M
roaming Bravo F artin, bo
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8 Feb. 24, 2006 Combat Special Interest Programs The Uplink

CSIP
POCs
Being safe involves
Combat Education
Tech. Sgt.
being ‘Project Smart’
Ronald Tucker more proac-
Staff Sgt. Chris Stagner
236-8620 422nd ABS Public Affairs tive now,” he
Combat Fitness said. “We’re
Master Sgt. RAF Croughton is different than most managing our
Dan Gallagher Air Force bases because it doesn’t have an processes more
236-8541 airfield. Croughton also has a fraction of aggressively
Combat Intro/Exit the Airmen most bases have. Croughton’s and catching
Master Sgt. mission is still just as important as any more accurate
William Franklin other Air Force base, it’s just a mission that data than we
doesn’t involve flying. did in the past.” Tech. Sgt. Justin Grant
236-8228
Because the mission varies and the way Class D mis-
Combat Nighthawk 422nd ABG Safety
Airmen execute the mission is different, haps can benefit
1st Lt. Chad Johnson Croughton Airmen aren’t as susceptible to safety programs since they are less serious.
236-8191 most mishaps commonly associated with They provide a tool to gauge what is hap-
Combat Proud Air Force bases. An Airman on Croughton pening and how to better educate to avoid
Master Sgt. is never going to get hurt while working more serious incidents.
Martin Jimenez on a jet. This doesn’t mean Airmen on One area of safety that important to Ser-
236-8754 Croughton still aren’t in harm’s way. geant Grant is driving under the influence.
Combat Touch “We’ve been fortunate enough to main- The last DUI at Croughton was in May
Chaplain (Capt.) tain a very low mishap rate; especially 2004. That’s a streak Sergeant Grant would
when it comes to our on-duty accidents,” like to keep increasing indefinitely.
Eddie Jones
said Tech. Sgt. Justin Grant, 422nd Air “People need to know the consequences
236-8287 of their actions when they drink and drive,”
Base Group Safety manager.
Hidden Heroes Croughton isn’t immune to Airmen he said. “A misconception people have is
Master Sgt. injuries, though, according to the safety that they can calculate how much they can
James Foreman manager, “we’ve already had two Class C drink and then drive. The answer is zero. If
236-8584 mishaps (mishaps causing an Airman to you’ve had one, don’t drink and drive.”
Project CHEER miss time from work or involving damages Sergeant Grant went on to share a story
Hannah Slatter of more than $20,000) in fiscal year 2006. from his past before he became a safety
236-8294 One was from a sports injury and one was manager.
Project Wizard from a motorcycle accident.” “When I was an Airman a friend of mine
Accidents like the ones that injured two called and asked for a ride,” he said. “I told
Evette Pearson
Croughton Airmen are the reason Sergeant him to call someone else because I was
236-8245 asleep. My friend got a DUI that night.”
Grant utilizes the Project Smart program.
Project SMART “The goal of Project Smart on Croughton Sergeant Grant also explained the impor-
Tech. Sgt. Justin Grant is to increase safety awareness through tance of Combat Wingman, planning and
236-8580 personal risk management,” he said. knowing who to call when in need.
Customer College In addition to the Class C mishaps, “Airmen need to be good Combat Wing-
2nd Lt. Amanda Phelps Croughton has also had eight Class D men,” he said. “If someone calls you for a
236-8375 (mishaps involving medical treatment ride, give it to them. Not only will you help
Combat Care greater than first aid or damage to equip- them avoid a DUI, you could save their life
Capt. Michele Ashley ment valued at more than $2,000 but or the life of someone else.
less than $20,000) mishaps in fiscal year “For the Airmen who do go out and drink
236-8371
2006. That’s more than half the number too much, use the resources we have avail-
Project Connect able,” said Sergeant Grant. “If you can’t get
in all of 2005. It might seem like a jump
Col. Vincent D’Angelo in accidents involving Airmen, but looks your Wingman, call your supervisor. Your
236-8974 can be deceiving according to Tech. Sgt. supervisor is always your Wingman. If that
Combat Wingman Dan Walsh, 501st Combat Support Wing doesn’t work, use public transportation.
1st Lt. Tim Soehner Ground Safety manager. Taxis aren’t expensive, and you can even
236-8220 “One reason we’re showing more mis- reserve one to pick you up and take you
haps is because the safety programs are home before you even leave the house.”
Feb. 24, 2006 Commentary The Uplink 9
Quality of life -- a RAF Croughton focus
Maj. Gary Dorman Defence Police. We finished early and provements they bring are the tangible
422nd Civil Engineer Squadron under budget and improved security results of our efforts. However, what
for the base and our families. may be even more important in the
Quality of life is a phrase that can The new road in front of the SF long run is how we’re improving the
mean many things to different people. facility improved safety and spruced processes which deliver these facili-
To some, regular work outs at the up the landscaping. The inside of the ties and services. We’re engaged with
gym and getting home at a reasonable building is getting attention as well Defence Estates, our designers and
hour lead to a high quality of life. For with a $1 million interior renovation our contractors in an effort to speed up
others, top-notch family housing and project under way. construction, and it’s working.
a neat, clean and professional work Recreational and support facilities In the past it was not uncommon for
environment do it. Whatever the defi- play a major role in bringing the mem- projects to be funded one year and get
nition, people know when they have it bers of our community together, and constructed several years later. Each
and when they don’t. we’re committed to improving these of our current projects is on track for
The 422nd Air Base Group and as well. Our civil engineer craftsmen completion within 12 months of fund-
Civil Engineer Squadron are commit- teamed up with services personnel ing -- well ahead of the curve. We’re
ted to providing the quality living and and we’re working hard to improve not limiting our efforts to solely major
working areas we deserve, and it’s our Consolidated Club. The back projects. Again working with Defence
worth looking at how far we’ve come. bar area has already received major Estates we reduced our change of
We’ve finished major improve- improvements, and we’re continuing occupancy maintenance times from
ments to the interior of the Child the process by installing new carpeting around 24 days to 7 days on average!
Development Center and reopened it. and interior lighting. We’ll continue to look for ways
Now we’re setting our sights on its The Bowling Center has also to improve every aspect of our qual-
exterior and surrounding areas. received a lot of attention recently ity of life, and you’ll see the benefits
We partnered with our designers, with new lane overlays, a new scoring of our efforts in the coming months.
construction contractors and Defence system and concourse renovations. Let us know how we can make the
Estates to beddown the Ministry of Construction projects and the im- Croughton experience better for you!

A healthy smile is something to CHEER!

Dr. (Capt.) Letitia Randall with brushing and floss-
422nd ABS Dental Clinic ing as soon as they are For more information
able. However, you will about children’s dental

F
ebruary is National Children’s Dental Health need to brush and floss health or to schedule an
Month, and it was celebrated with the “A their teeth until age 6 annual exam, contact the
Healthy Smile is Something to CHEER!” or 9 when they have RAF Croughton Dental
Attitudes and habits established at an early age are the coordination to do Clinic at 236-8737, ex-
critical in maintaining good oral health throughout life. a good job. Brush your tension 3.
Now would be a perfect time to talk to your kids about child’s teeth twice a day
habits like brushing, flossing and a good diet. Here are and floss once a day un-
some tips on oral hygiene: less your dentist recommends otherwise.
Babies: After each feeding, wipe the baby’s gums You may also wish to have your child rinse with ACT
with a clean gauze pad. Start brushing your child’s teeth fluoride rinse (and long as they can spit it all out). The
with water when the first tooth erupts. Begin flossing as water in the Caversfield and Croughton area has almost
soon as any two teeth touch. no fluoride in it. An alternative would be to have your
Starting about age 2, use a pea-sized amount of child drink bottled water that already has the correct
fluoride toothpaste and rinse after brushing. If you are amount of fluoride added to it. Look for this at the Com-
considering using toothpaste before age 2, please talk to missary.
your dentist or physician. Never let your child fall asleep As permanent molars erupt, ask your dentist if seal-
with a bottle containing milk, formula or juice. Stick to ants are recommended. Sealants create a thin barrier that
water for a naptime drink! helps protect chewing surfaces from decay. Remember
Your child should visit a dentist by their first birth- to provide your child with a well-balanced diet and limit
day or when their first tooth erupts. This is a “well baby snacks.
check up” for the teeth. If your child has not had a dental examination in the
Children: It is great to have your child get involved last year, schedule an appoint with your dentist.
10 Feb. 24, 2006 Community The Uplink

The Dorm Dinners are Ladies Night

held the fourth Tuesday of The Consolidated Club
each month at 6 p.m. will host a ladies night on
The National Prayer Lun- March 10 from 9 p.m. to
cheon will be held March close. The event is not ex-
6 from noon to 1:15 p.m. clusive to women, but the
at the Consolidated Club. leadies will have first choice
Guest speaker will be Air on music, etc.
Force Chief of Chaplains
Maj. Gen. Charles C. Bald- Youth Center
win. Tickets are $5. Meal
is chicken schnitzel or roast 236-8420
beef, vegetable medley, new Performing Arts
potatoes, salad, rolls, drink. A Performing Arts Camp
There are only 100 tickets will be held at Seeley Lake
and they will be sold on a from July 16 to 22 and from
first-come, first-served ba- July 23 to 29. It is open for
sis. For more information or youths aged 14 to 18 years
to purchase tickets, contact old. The deadline to submit
Chaplain (Capt.) Shannon paperwork is March 10. For
Philio at 236-8287. more infomration, contact
Christian Men’s Lun- Youth and Teen Programs.
cheon and Bible Study meets
in the Chapel Annex every Vet Clinic
Wednesday at noon.
226-7097
Community Veterinarian
Center The Feltwell Vet Clinic
will visit RAF Croughton on
236-8706 March 15 to provide animal
USAFE Idol health care appointments.
RAF Alconbury will host Services offered include vac-
Newly Wed Wingmen the USAFE Idol competition cinations, micro chipping,
April 1. Winners from the health certificates, de-worm-
2nd Lt. Nicolas Kuc (center) asks Tech. Sgt. ing, heartworm preventive
Delfin Dayrit (right) a question about his Wing- contest will proceed to the
USAFE level competition medication, prescription
man, Staff Sgt. Dallas Lawry. The ‘Newly Wed shampoo and diet food for
at Ramstein Air Base, Ger-
Wingman’ game was used to reiterate the im- many, April 22. Contestants both cats and dogs.
portance of Airmen taking care of Airmen. from Croughton wishing to
compete need to complete a Human
Chapel 11 a.m. registration form and return Resources
Sunday school is every it to the Community Center
236-8287 Sunday at Croughton Amer- by 1 March. 236-8298
ican School from 9:30 to
Catholic services: 10:30 a.m. Consolidated The 422nd Air Base
Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The Protestant Youth Squadron Services Flight has
Monday through Wednes- Group meets every Sunday Club job opportunities available.
Jobs are currently available
day and Friday at noon at 2:30 p.m. in the Chapel 236-8432 at the Child Development
Communion Service is Annex. For more informa-
Thursday at noon tion, contact 1st Lt. Chad Family Event Center, Consolidated Club,
Religious education is ev- Johnson at 236-8191. The Consolidated Club Bowling Center, Youth Cen-
ery Sunday from 11 a.m. to General Chapel will host an event specifi- ter and Lodging. Pay rates
noon at Croughton Ameri- Information: cally focussed on the fam- range from $6.97 to $9.01
can School. Christian Men’s Lun- ily March 4 from noon to per hour. A club manager is
Protestant services: cheon and Bible Study meets 2 p.m. Weather permitting, needed and pays $12.95. For
General Protestant Wor- in the Chapel Annex every there will be a bouncy castle, more information, contact
ship is every Sunday at Wednesday at noon. games, prizes and more. the Human Resources.
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ACROSS 41. Uplands
1. Church bench 42. Fishhook
4. Obese 43. Overindulge
7. JDs, possibly 46. ___-_-war
10. Mocks 47. Start of fundamental value binding all
12. One time Supreme Court nominee Harriet Airmen
14. Shingle 51. Celebrity
15. Badger 52. More terrible consequences
16. Pushes 53. Slant
17. Wickedness 55. Actress Russo
18. Wearing away 56. Ratio
20. Readily 57. Dorothy’s pet
21. Sounds off 58. “Greater good” ad
22. St. home to Arnold AFB 59. Modem speed, in short
23. Reversed 60. Trespass
26. Adores DOWN
27. Compact ___ 1. Golf score
28. Capital of state home to Malmstrom AFB 2. Historic
31. Start of fundamental value binding all 3. End of 31 ACROSS
Airmen 4. End of 47 ACROSS
37. Hit 5. Navy cruiser
38. Joy 6. Palm product
39. Perpendicular 7. Holy
8. 1986 Sci-Fi movie
9. End of 11 DOWN
11. Start of fundamental value binding all
Airmen
12. Elementary particle
13. Mil. identifier
14. Pat Robertson or Jimmy Swaggart
19. Primary color
22. Singer Braxton
23. Ulan-___; Southern Russia city
24. ___ the plan; veto
25. USAF medal above Airman’s Medal
26. Confederate general 35. Grassland 45. Shrek
28. Chick 36. Mil. pay statement 46. Car lot price, in short
29. 67°30 east of due north, in short 39. Impure quartz stones 47. CACs
30. Display panel 40. Fruit 48. Cut
32. Page 41. Russian space station 49. Boxing outcomes
33. On the __; escaping 43. Belt 50. Abominable snowman
34. USAF PME
Feb. 10 Solutions 44. Shrugs off 54. Korean currency

And the survey says ...

What Air Force Core Value best describes you and why?

Nicole Cote Master Sgt. Sara Hodgen Staff Sgt.

422nd ABS Lee Lawson 422nd ABS Doug Styers
422nd CS 422nd CS
“Excellence in all we “Integrity first, because
do -- Everyone should put “Excellence in all we do if you can’t be honest with “Service before self -- It
100 percent into every- -- If it’s worth doing, it’s yourself, how can you be can be satisfying to sacri-
thing they do.” worth doing right.” honest with others? fice your own needs to get
the mission done.”