Vol. 1 No. 4 RAF Croughton, England Nov.

23, 2005

Air Force announces COMUSAFE retirement

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE,
Germany (USAFENS)
-- The U.S. Air Force an-
nounced the retirement of
Gen. Robert H. “Doc” Fogle-
song, commander, U.S. Air
Forces in Europe, Tuesday.
As the USAFE commander,
he also holds three other
titles: commander, Allied
Air Component Command
Ramstein; air component
commander, U.S. European
Command, Ramstein AB,
Germany; and director, Mul-
tinational Joint Air Power
Competence Center, Kalkar,
Germany.
General Foglesong, who
has a doctor of philosophy
degree in chemical engineer-
ing from West Virginia Uni-
versity, took command of
USAFE in August 2003. He
earned his wings at Colum-
bus Air Force Base, Miss.
His aviation career includes
more than 4,350 flying hours
in various aircraft, primarily
in fighter and training as-
signments in the F-16, F-15,
A-10 and AT/T-38. He has
been a commander six times.
His staff tours include duty
as assistant to the Chair-
man of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff in Washington, D.C.;
commander, 12th Air Force;
commander, U.S. Southern
Command Air Forces; depu-
ty chief of staff for Air and
Space Operations and vice
chief of staff at Headquar-
ters U.S. Air Force.
He has a number of no-
table achievements. During
the general’s tenure, USAFE
stood up the Warfighting
Headquarters and education-
al Centers of Excellence for
Expeditionary Operations,
Air Dominance and Joint
Fires (the application of fire
power). The general also led
a robust theater security co-
operation effort, with more
than 60 countries visited
and new relationships estab-
lished in USAFE’s area of
operations. Since taking the
USAFE flag, he instituted 15
Combat and Special Inter-
est Programs that have sig-
nificantly improved mission
readiness and quality of life
throughout the command.
In addition, in August he
was inducted into USAFE’s
Order of the Sword. Touted
as “Airman among Airmen
and a leader among leaders”
on the proclamation, the gen-
eral’s induction is the high-
est honor the Air Force en-
listed corps can bestow upon
a person. He has authored
nearly 60 published articles
on scientific, leadership and
military subjects. He has an
honorary doctorate in stra-
tegic intelligence from the
Joint Military Intelligence
College, and is a member
of West Virginia Univer-
sity’s Academy of Distin-
guished Alumni and well as
the Chemical Engineering
Academy.
He will be succeeded by
Lt. Gen. William T. Hob-
bins, deputy chief of staff,
Warfighting Integration for
Headquarters U.S. Air Force
and acting chief of Warfight-
ing Integration and Chief
Information Officer, Office
of the Secretary of the Air
Force.
General Hobbins was
confirmed for appointment
to the grade of general and
assignment as USAFE com-
mander on Oct. 28, 2005.
General Hobbins is a 1969
Officer Training School
graduate and command pilot
with more than 4,275 flying
hours.

Combat Touch FitFactor

Inside Chapel receives New Air Force pro-
The $20,000 for kitchen
renovations.
gram to motivate chil-
dren to live more fit.

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2 Nov. 23, 2005
Editorial Staff
Lt. Col. Jim Ryan
422nd Air Base Squadron
commander
Staff Sgt. Chris Stagner
NCO in charge of Public Affairs
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Commanders Corner
We are a nation at war
Gen. T. Michael Moseley
Air Force chief of staff
(Editor’s note: This memo was
originally written Sept. 2.)
We are a nation at war. Today marks
the 1,426th day we’ve been fighting
Operation Enduring Freedom. World
War II lasted 1,347 days. We’ve now
been fighting the Global War on Terror
for two and a half months longer than
WWII. From the day Desert Storm
kicked off, Jan. 17, 1991, the Air
Force has been in continuous combat.
For 14 years our enemies have shot
at us, and for 14 years we’ve returned
the favor. But no matter how long the
road, we must never lose our focus on
winning this fight.
Today, we are engaged more than
ever ... from across the globe to here
at home. From taking the fight to the
enemy in Iraq; to rebuilding lives
in the wake of hurricane Katrina; to
controlling satellites on the other side
of the world; to fighting forest fires
in the Rockies; to patrolling the skies
over America - you can be proud of
the work of your Air Force family that
has more than 106,000 Airmen as-
signed or deployed in 64 countries, on
every continent and in every time zone
throughout the world.
We have handled each and every
task brought before us with lethal ef-
ficiency because of you. It is an honor
to work and fight alongside you in
service to our Republic. The 684,000
civilians, active, Reserve and Guard
Commander’s Action Line
The Action Line is your direct line
for comments and suggestions on how
to make RAF Croughton a better place
to live and work.
It is also an avenue to resolve is-
sues you have been unable to resolve
through the responsible agency or your
chain of command.
If your concern still can’t be re-
solved, please call the Action Line or
send your concern via e-mail.
Items of interest to all RAF
The Uplink
Airmen in the Air Force are truly a
total force. We stand alongside our
Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast
Guard and Merchant Marine brethren
ready to answer the nation’s call. We
fight together. We triumph together.
Our promise to the joint team is that
as Airmen we will always be the best
in the world at what we do: dominat-
ing air and space from one inch above
the ground to 100,000 miles above the
earth.
Today, we have three major chal-
lenges facing our Air Force. First and
foremost is accomplishing the combat-
ant tasks the president and secretary
of defense assign. The tasks will be
ones we’ve done before and ones
we’ve never undertaken. Second, we
must preserve that which makes us the
most feared air force in the world - our
people. Our culture of excellence must
continue to develop Airmen ... Air-
men who are the most adaptable, most
skilled, most professional and most le-
thal the world has ever known. Third,
we face the difficult task of operating
the oldest inventory in the history of
the U.S. Air Force. My senior leader-
ship will work to break this vicious
cycle. I need you, our Airmen on the
line, to continue making the mission
happen.
As we work towards a more secure,
more peaceful tomorrow look around.
Behind us you’ll see a proud, rich
heritage. And in front of us is a limit-
less horizon. So let’s push it up, go to
work and make the mission happen.
Croughton readers may be published.
If you leave your name and tele-
phone number or e-mail address, you
will receive a reply. Anonymous inqui-
ries will not be published.
Including your contact information
will also give us a chance to get more
information if needed to solve the
problem.
To submit an Action Line, call 236-
8017 or e-mail 422abg.commanders.
actionline@croughton.af.mil.
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Photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Ashley

‘They shall grow not old ...’

A flight of volunteers from RAF Croughton,
led by the 422nd Air Base Group Honor Guard,
march in a parade through the town of Bicester,
England, as a part of the British Remembrance
Day holiday. The holiday remembers those who
lost their lives defending their country.
Remembrance Day is also referred to as Poppy
Day in the United Kingdom due to a poem titled
‘In Flanders Fields.’ The poem was written by a
lieutenant colonel in the Royal Canadian Medical
Corps who was on the front lines in Belgium dur-
ing World War I.

Keep others in mind during Thanksgiving

Gen. Robert H. “Doc” Foglesong
Commander, U.S. Air Forces in Eu-
rope
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany
(USAFENS) – Sacrifice has always
been a hallmark of our great nation.
Around the globe thousands of Air-
men, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and
Coast Guardsmen are standing watch
to ensure our freedom and way of
life are preserved. Take time during
this year’s Thanksgiving holiday to
remember all those who serve in our
armed forces.
Our military embodies the Ameri-
can values of compassion, tolerance
and courage.
Thank you for your hard work
and dedication to our mission -- we
couldn’t do it without your help. You
provide the gift of peace and hope
to many and the promise of a secure
future for others.
As we celebrate Thanksgiving with
family and friends, remember those
who are unable to spend the holiday
season with their loved ones. Con-
sider the sacrifices and support of our
nation’s military spouses, sons and
daughters. We couldn’t accomplish
anything without their support, under-
standing and dedication.
I’m grateful for the opportunity to
be a part of the world’s greatest air
and space force and work with the
extraordinary men and women of the
U.S. Air Forces in Europe. To all of
the USAFE team -- active duty, Guard,
Reserve, civilians, contractors and
family members -- thanks for all you
do. Your courage and unwavering
dedication are a true blessing to us all.
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving
holiday!
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News Briefs
Uplink schedule
The last Uplink of 2005 will
be printed Dec. 9. The Uplink
will resume it’s normal print-
ing schedule Jan. 6.

Holiday Mail
The RAF Croughton Post
Office is looking for augmen-
tees to help with the holiday
season mail rush. Airmen are
asked to volunteer in the fol-
lowing two-week blocks:

Nov. 28 to Dec. 9
Dec. 12 to Dec. 23
Dec. 27 to Jan. 13
Jan. 17 to Jan. 20
Airmen have to volunteer
through their supervisors, must
not be on profile and must
be able to lift more than 50
pounds. Supervisors are ad-
vised that Airmen will not be
in their work centers during
their volunteer time at the post
office and will be working ex-
tended hours. Each augmentee
must receive commander’s ap-
proval prior to volunteering at
the post office. For more infor-
mation, contact Staff Sgt. Sar-
ah Stewart or 1st Lt. Stephen
Colclasure at 236-8286.
Base Tree
The Base Tree will be lit
Dec. 8 outside the Chapel at
5 p.m. Hot chocolate and cook-
ies will be available after the
tree lighting. For more infor-
mation, contact the Chapel.
Air Force Lithos
The new Air Force litho-
graphs for Core Values are now
in the Public Affairs office in
Building 202, Room 12. They
will be given out on a first-
come, first-served basis.
Photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Stagner
The NCO Charge ...
Chief Master Sgt. Karl Vossler (distant), 422nd Air Base Group
superintendent, speaks to new staff sergeants and senior airmen
preparing to sew on staff during the first NCO Professional Devel-
opment seminar held at RAF Croughton on Nov. 9.
‘Make a World of Difference’
Airmen can donate to CFC until Dec. 2
Staff Sgt. Chris Stagner ily support and youth programs alone re-
422nd ABS Public Affairs ceived more than $520,000 in donations
last year.”
Airmen who wish to make a differ- With more than $15 million dollars
ence in the lives of others can take ad- raised in last year’s campaign, Sergeant
vantage of that opportunity right now. Tucker points out that every little bit
The Combined Federal Campaign helps when it comes to local Airmen do-
started in October and continues until nating to the CFC.
Dec. 2. “People can donate a dollar a month
The campaign is the only authorized for 12 months for a year through payroll
charitable solicitation of federal em- deduction,” said the program manager.
ployees in the work place and is also the “Even $12 helps.”
most successful fund raising model in Airmen have traditionally made dona-
the world. tions to their local communities, but the
So far, only 24 percent of RAF hurricanes that ripped through the south-
Croughton’s active duty Airmen have ern United States are also receiving a
donated to the campaign, according to heavy amount of attention from Airmen.
Tech. Sgt. Ron Tucker, 422nd Air Base The CFC donates to more than 1,600
Squadron Unit Training Manager and organizations, and not all of them are
2005’s CFC program manager for the based in America.
group. “You don’t have to be American to do-
“There are a lot of good programs in nate to the CFC,” said Sergeant Tucker.
the CFC,” said Sergeant Tucker. “Fam- “The CFC takes pounds and cash too.”
Nov. 23, 2005 Recognition The Uplink 5
Unit and job title: 422nd CS - SAT-
COM, STEP journeyman

Time in service: 2 years

Time on station: 1 year

Family: None here with him

Hobbies: Softball, movies and the

honor guard

Supervisor’s quote: Airman Cristao Airman 1st Class

performs at a level well above his
rank. He is the “go-to” expert on his Ross Cristao
crew and performs tasks that a staff
sergeant is expected to perform. His
knowledge and esprit de corps is part
of the whole Airman concept.

How do you support the RAF

Croughton mission? I provide valu-
able communications to users world-
wide.

If you could do one thing to improve

Croughton, what would it be? I be-
lieve more organized activities would
be great. More base-wide sports days
and more planned parties at the club
would boost morale.
The Spotlight On ... is intended to recognize technical sergeants and below who
epitomize what it means to be a part of Team Croughton. Submissions must be
sent to 422abs.pa@croughton.af.mil by squadron superintendents.

Congratulations to the following Airmen for completion of NCO

Professional Development and induction to the NCO tier
Staff Sgt. Jerron Alford Senior Airman Stephens Johnson
Staff Sgt. Aaron Billingsley Senior Airman Christopher Marquez
Senior Airman Jim Bauer Senior Airman Delia Menchaca
Senior Airman Daniel Bierman Senior Airman Bryce Olson
Staff Sgt. Brittany Crumley Senior Airman Jantzen Owens
Senior Airman Anne Gueit Staff Sgt. Charles Pumphrey
Senior Airman Lon Ingram Staff Sgt. Roddy Red Horse
Senior Airman Nyree Watts
6 Nov. 23, 2005 Commentary The Uplink

Happiness is hapless holidays!

Col. Blake Lindner
501st Combat Support Wing
Hello fellow men and women of the 501st Combat
Support Wing! It’s that time of year again when a brisk
chill, amber leaves and the roar of football fans fill the air!
Along with the excitement of the holiday season comes the
increased challenge of staying safe.
Cold weather means we have to winterize our vehicles
— check coolant systems, winter tires, fluid levels and
safety kits.
As we all know, driving on narrow roads can be chal-
lenging under the best conditions, but when the roads have
dew or frost on them, the risk is significantly higher. It pays
to slow down and be extra cautious.
If you’ve ever hit black ice in your car, you know what
we’re talking about!
A second point worth pondering is that the holiday sea-
son can be especially tough for our fellow Airmen who are
forward deployed as well as for their family members left
behind … particularly at our remote and isolated geograph-
ically separated units.
Let’s take time this year to really think of what we can
do to let them know we care about them — send a package
downrange, call family members at home or just stop by to
check on them. What a great time of year for us to help oth-
ers in the giving spirit of the holidays.
And, by the way, it’s a perfect time to follow the exam-
ple of our many “Hidden Heroes” who volunteer their time
so selflessly to make a positive difference in people’s lives.
Hug a volunteer!
To one and all, have a joyous and safe holiday season!

Preparing for, fighting the winter gloom

Maj. Marc Silverstein
422nd ABS Life Skills
Seasonal Affective Disorder (and
“Winter Blues,” a milder form of
SAD) is associated with lack of day-
light and shorter daylight hours in the
fall and winter and is a form of clini-
cal depression. It occurs seasonally,
starting each year between September
and January and disappears during the
longer days of April and May.
During winter, people with SAD are
likely to experience fatigue, sadness,
difficulty concentrating, sleep more
without feeling rested, crave sweets
and gain weight, feel overwhelmed,
and be more irritable. People suffering
from SAD may experience these and
other symptoms to such a degree that
they are unable to function normally
and often feel chronically depressed.
Winter Blues is a milder form of
seasonal depression. It’s like SAD,
but symptoms are to a lesser degree.
Winter Blues can still cause distress
and severely limit one’s day-to-day
capacities. Two to three times as many
people may be affected by this.
Most people are familiar with the
physical symptoms associated with
flying long distances. “Jet Lag” is
actually a form of SAD, which can be
viewed as having months of “Jet Lag.”
Scientists have recently discovered
In the United Kingdom, one
out of every nine people will suf-
fer from Seasonal Affective
Disorder.
One out of every 12 people
with untreated SAD will suffer
from major depression.
that SAD is a result of shifted circadi-
an rhythms. When your internal ‘body
clock’ shifts, the wrong hormones are
produced at the wrong time of the day,
causing the symptoms of SAD. Expo-
sure to intense, artificial bright light is
usually an effective means of shifting
circadian rhythms back to their normal
patterns. Bright light also suppresses
the secretion of the nighttime hormone
melatonin and may enhance the effec-
tiveness of serotonin.
Daily light therapy is the best treat-
ment against SAD. It is self-adminis-
tered, usually takes 20 to 30 minutes
and is easily worked into most sched-
ules. The important parameter, light
intensity, should be 10,000 or more
lux. Light boxes range in price from
£100 to 500.
Another thing to remember about
SAD is that an active and healthy
lifestyle is important as well. Light
therapy is most effective when used in
conjunction with healthy living habits.
Maintaining a healthy diet is just as
important for emotional well-being as
it is for physical well-being. Exercis-
ing at least three times a week for 30
minutes is an important factor.
The last thing to think about is
sleep hygiene. It is just as important
to not get too much sleep as it is to get
enough.
A typical person needs from six
to eight hours of sleep daily. Many
people like to stay up late on the
weekends and then sleep until the late
morning or even the early afternoon.
Getting up at nearly the same time
each day will help stabilize a person’s
circadian rhythm.
Finally, if suffering from SAD, re-
alize that you may not have as much
energy in winter and try and organize
your life accordingly. Prioritize major
projects in the spring and summer. Use
these months to plan ahead - stocking
up the freezer, buying Christmas pres-
ents and taking advantage of outdoor
events.
Make the most of the natural light
that’s available by getting outdoors,
even if it is reading a book under an
umbrella. Decorate your home in bright
colors, have some green plants or buy
some fresh flowers at the weekly mar-
ket and keep your blinds open. Consid-
er taking a relaxing holiday to some-
where bright and sunny in January or
February.
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Click It or Ticket

Seatbelts save lives. Don’t forget to

buckle up!
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CSIP
POCs
Combat Education
Tech. Sgt.
Ronald Tucker
236-8620
Combat Fitness
Tech. Sgt. Dan Gallagher
236-8541
Combat Intro/Exit
Master Sgt.
William Franklin
236-8228
Combat Nighthawk
1st Lt. Chad Johnson
236-8191
Combat Proud Photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Stagner

Capt. Shawn Jensen Christine Carenza (left), wife of Senior Master Sgt. Joseph Carenza, and Kim
236-8258 Calhoun (right), wife of 2nd Lt. Jason Calhoun, use the Chapel’s new kitchen
Combat Touch to prepare a predeployment dinner. The new kitchen cost $20,000 and was
Chaplain (Capt.) funded using Combat Touch funds.
Shannon Philio
236-8287
Hidden Heroes
Master Sgt.
Combat Touch provides
James Foreman
236-8584
Project CHEER
Chapel with new kitchen
Hannah Slatter Staff Sgt. Chris Stagner We want it to be used for hails and fare-
236-8294 422nd ABS Public Affairs wells, squadron lunches, Hearts Apart ...
The possibilities are limitless.”
Project Wizard Combat Special Interest Programs have Combat Touch, though, goes beyond
Evette Pearson yet again proven how much they help Air- providing a place for Airmen to cook.
236-8245 men at RAF Croughton. “Combat Touch is reaching out and
Project SMART The Combat Touch CSIP recently pro- touching the community and lives,” said the
Tech. Sgt. Justin Grant vided the Chapel with $20,000 to renovate chaplain. “We are here to provide spiritual
236-8580 its kitchen, and the Chapel is glad to have it. fitness to the warfighter.”
“This isn’t just the Chapel’s kitchen,” Spiritual fitness does not focus on Air-
Customer College said Chaplain (Capt.) Shannon Philio. “This men who are religious according to the
2nd Lt. Nicolas Kuc is the base’s kitchen. Everyone can use it, chaplain.
236-8216 and we hope for it to be a hub of activity for “You don’t have to be a part of the ‘God
Combat Care everyone on base.” squad,’” he said. “We’re here to provide
1st Lt. Allison Ecung It didn’t take the Chapel or the kitchen spiritual fitness regardless of religion.”
236-8209 very long to become that hub. That spiritual fitness is not limited to
The kitchen was used to prepare a duty hours according to Father (Capt.)
Project Connect predeployment dinner that was cooked for Mitch Zygadlo.
Col. Vincent D’Angelo Airmen and their spouses who are preparing “We’re always here for people in a time
236-8974 to deploy. of need,” said Father Mitch. “I was once
Combat Wingman “This is just the beginning,” said Chap- called to provide support for someone and
2nd Lt. Tim Soehner lain Philio. “We want the Combat Touch arrived at the hospital before the ambu-
236-8220 kitchen to truly touch people at all levels. lance. We are always here for everyone.”
Nov. 23, 2005
FitFactor to kick off Oct. 1
Program designed to inspire children to leave computers,
video games behind and lead more active lifestyles
Staff Sgt. Chris Stagner
422nd ABS Public Affairs
Most people my age still remember
what it was like to be a kid. When I
was a kid, I didn’t sit in front of an X
Box or Playstation. I didn’t sit at home
in front of the computer. I couldn’t,
those things didn’t exist yet.
Most people my age remember
climbing trees, playing Hide ‘N’ Go
Seek, Freeze Tag and any other game
you could possibly imagine. Being
outside was the place to be. Who
wanted to be cooped up inside on a
beautiful day when you could run
amok and explore?
In an attempt to remind today’s
children what we knew as children, the
Air Force designed a program called
FitFactor.
It’s a new youth fitness initiative
Sports The Uplink 9
Sports Briefs
Circuit Training
that encourages physical activity, Circuit training classes are
healthy eating selections and rewards available:
children between the ages of 9 and 18 Monday at 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.
for their efforts. Tuesday at 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.
“It’s a simpler way for young Wednesday at 7 a.m. and
people to become more active and stop 3:30 p.m.
sitting in front of the telly,” said Mar- Thursday at 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.
tin Fairhurst, 422nd Air Base Squad- Friday at 3 p.m.
ron youth director. For more information, contact
The program works by enabling Ceri Griffin at 236-8449.
children to track their fitness points.
They can get up to 100 points per day
by doing things like eating healthy, Healthy Living
walking at school and playing sports
according to Mr. Fairhurst. Each level Healthy Living Workshop
brings more rewards for the children. Classes will be offered:
Currently, RAF Croughton has Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. in the confer-
25 children enrolled in the program. ence room at the Medical Clinic.
That’s the lowest in U.S. Air Forces in Dec. 20 at 1 p.m. in the confer-
Europe. Mr. Fairhurst is hoping more ence room at the Medical Clinic.
children will enroll as the program For times or more information,
becomes better known. contact Ceri Griffin at 236-8449.

FIP Class
Fitness Improvement Program
classes will be offered:
Dec. 8
Dec. 22
For more information, contact
Ceri Griffin at 236-8449.

Indoor Triathlon
The Fitness Center will have an
indoor triathlon Dec. 8. For more
information, contact Ceri Griffin
at 236-8449.

New Programs
The Fitness Center will intro-
duce a new Get Healthy Program
Photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Stagner
and new fitness classes in the new
year.
Ryan Rowe (left), 12-year-old son of Master Sgt. Tim Rowe, defends RAF Croughton also has a base
Roderick Ferguson, 15-year-old son of Rob Ferguson, on the play- football team. The team’s first
ground at the Child Development Center. The kids can now keep game will be against the Finmere
track of their fitness points and receive prizes as part of the FitFactor Football Club in mid-December.
program. Both young men have more than 3,000 points.
10 Nov. 23, 2005
Passin’ Time
Mark (left) and Matthew (right) Tallent, play games at the Child Develop-
ment Center with Derrek Lawson. The CDC provides child care for mem-
bers of the RAF Croughton community.
Chapel
236-8287
Catholic services:
Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Monday through Wednes-
day and Friday at noon
Communion Service is
Thursday at noon
Religious education is ev-
ery Sunday from 11 a.m. to
noon at Croughton Ameri-
can School.
Protestant services:
General Protestant Wor-
ship is every Sunday at
11 a.m.
Sunday school is every
Sunday at Croughton Amer-
ican School from 9:30 to
10:30 a.m.
The Protestant Youth
Group meets every Sunday
at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel
Annex. For more informa-
tion, contact 1st Lt. Chad
Johnson at 236-8191.
Community
General Chapel Infor-
mation:
Christian Men’s Lun-
cheon and Bible Study meets
in the Chapel Annex every
Wednesday at noon.
The Combat Touch din-
ners are held the second
Tuesday of each month at
5:30 p.m.
The Dorm Dinners are
held the fourth Tuesday of
each month at 5:30 p.m.
Catholic Parish Council
Meetings take place every
month on the Monday be-
fore the last Sunday.
Protestant Parish Advi-
sory Council Meetings take
place every other month on
the second Sunday. The next
meeting is Nov. 13.
The Anglo American
Thanksgiving Eve Service
and Pie Social will be held
tonight at 7 p.m. This is an
ecumenical service open to
all.
Community
Center
236-8706
Bluewater shopping
There is a trip to Blue-
water Shopping Mall on
Sunday. The mall has more
than 330 stores; 40 cafes,
bars and restaurants and 13
movie screens.
Transportation is $15 for
adults and $7.50 for chil-
dren. It leaves Croughton at
8:30 a.m. and Caversfield at
8:50 a.m.
Lord of the Dance
The Community Center
is hosting a trip to Michael
Flatley’s ‘Lord of the Dance’
in Oxford on Dec. 4. Trans-
portation will depart RAF
Croughton housing at
10 a.m. and Caversfield at
10:20 a.m. Cost for all who
attend is £30.
The Uplink
Consolidated
Club
236-8432
Thanksgiving buffet
The club will have its an-
nual Turkey Day Buffet Nov.
24 from 11 a.m. to
12:15 p.m. or 12:45 to 2 p.m.
Cost is $13.95 for adults,
$7.95 for children age 6 to
12; and $2 for children age 5
and less. Make reservations
with the club.
Football Frenzy
The club hosts Football
Frenzy every Sunday at
6 p.m. NFL games will be
played on big-screen TVs.
Prizes will be given every
week with the opportunity to
win a trip to the Super Bowl
or Pro Bowl.
Free Show
The Consolidated Club
will host ‘Brothers From
Different Mothers’ on Dec. 1
at 6 p.m. This is a free show
that includes a comedy duo
that juggles, uses physical
comedy and involves the au-
dience. The club will have
a Family Night Buffet that
night starting at 5 p.m. Cost is
$7.25 for adults (club mem-
bers get a dollar discount)
and “a penny a pound” for
children under 12.
Vet Clinic
226-7097
Veterinarian
The Feltwell Vet Clinic
will visit RAF Croughton on
Dec. 14 to provide animal
health care appointments.
Services offered include vac-
cinations, micro chipping,
health certificates, de-worm-
ing, heartworm preventive
medication, prescription
shampoo and diet food for
both cats and dogs.
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ACROSS 37. Article 5. Constrictor
1. Marine fighting unit, in short 38. The Thin ___ Line; 1999 WWII Sean 6. Sucked in
4. Japanese sash Penn movie 7. “___ ___ walking...”
7. Secretary Ridge’s org. 39. Fresh 8. Time zone for
10. USAF eval. 40. WY airport Hickam AFB
13. Tempe, A.Z. school 41. EuroAsian country 9. Missouri airport
14. The ___ Day; 1962 WWII John Wayne 42. 3, in old Rome 10. Poet Saint Vincent
film 43. Inventor Whitney Millay
16. D-___, the Sixth of June; 1956 WWII 44. Track segment 11. Henry VIII’s last
Henry Koster flick 47. Demure wife Catherine
17. Actor 50. Appendage 12. Saving Private ____;
18. Member of any various Indian peoples 51. American physician and writer Oliver WWII Steven Spielberg
of central Mexico ___ Holmes movie
19. Gun lobby, in short 53. Weekday 15. Top ___; 1986 Tom
20. Polynesian dance 55. Continent Cruise USN pilot movie
22. Conjunction 56. Actress Zellweger 21. USAF guidance for
23. Notify 57. Droll people dress, appearance ___
24. Young horse 60. ___ Chi; exercise format 36-2903
27. ___ Lisa 62. Egyptian symbol of life 23. The Winds of ___;
30. Grooved 66. Can be a person’s downfall 1983 Robert Mitchum
33. Loving 67. Bit mini-series
71. The Sands of ___ Jima; 1950 John 25. Rowing need
Wayne WWII movie 26. Dined
72. Yank’s opponent in Civil War 28. Lyrical poem 52. ___ Boot; 1982 WWII submarine flick
73. Churches under the jurisdiction of a 29. Apocalypse ___; 1979 Francis Ford 54. Part of SEAL
bishop Coppola flick 57. We __ Soldiers; 2002 Mel Gibson
74. Fuel 30. Scatter Vietnam movie
75. Actors Harris and O’Neal 31. USAF base in Greenland 58. Ripened
76. Mil. ID number 32. Tree sap 59. Abundance
77. I, ____ 34. Epic saga 61. USAF MAJCOM for airlift, air refueling
78. Smack 35. Nigerian currency 63. Close by
36. Sooty 64. The Bridge Over the River ___; 1957
DOWN 44. Mil. pay statement William Holden WWII flick
1. 1970 movie about 4077th in Korean War 45. Boxing legend 65. Entertain
2. Eldest son of Isaac and Rebecca 46. 1986 Oliver Stone Vietnam movie 67. Music records, in short
3. ___ Metal Jacket; 1987 Stanley Kubrick 47. 1981 Ivan Reitman military comedy 68. __ Girl Friday
Vietnam film 48. Color 69. 6th sense
4. TV channel for outdoorsmen 49. Yokota AB host country currency 70. Actress Susan
Nov. 10 Solutions

Man On The Street

What are your thoughts on the NCO Professional Development seminar you attended?

Staff Sgt. Senior Airman Senior Airman Senior Airman

Aaron Billingsley Anne Gueit Lon Ingram Jantzen Owens
422nd CS 422nd CS 422nd CS 422nd CES

“The NCO PD today
was to help us prepare
ourselves and our subordi-
nates for the future. It did
just that.”
“It was a good reminder
of what’s expected of you.
It doesn’t matter what rank
you are, you always lead
and follow.”
“I liked Tech. Sgt. “I liked Tech. Sgt.
Ramos’ briefing about per- Houston’s talk about lead-
formance feedbacks. It did ership and followership.”
a great job of reminding us
why they’re so important
and why we do them for
our Airmen.”