Vol. 3 No.

8 RAF Croughton, England May 18 , 2007

Crime Prevention
Page 4
Extreme Summer
Page 5
Software Licensing
Page 6
Sports Shorts
Page 8
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Out in front; are you with me?

Pride catalyst every positive performance
Hello Team Croughton, I’d like to
introduce a great article written by
one of Team Croughton’s outstanding
SNCOs. SMSgt Pedone is not only
sharing a great experience with you,
but hitting on a very important point.
Please enjoy the article and think
about her main point. I truly believe
SMSgt Pedone has hit the mark with
this commentary. I am proud of each
and every one of you for doing the
right thing for the right reasons, tak-
ing care of each other and doing it
with “Pride” goes a long way. Thanks
for what you do daily and keep up the
outstanding job you do with pride.
CMSgt Peggy Savage
by Senior Master Sgt. Pedone
422nd Communications Squadron
I recently had the privilege of at-
tending the Kisling NCO Academy
graduation ceremony.
The guest speaker was former Chief
Master Sergeant of the Air Force,
Robert D. Gaylor. Chief Gaylor had
a lot of great advice for the Technical
Sergeants graduating that evening.
I wish I could print a copy of his
entire speech. He is inspirational and
if you have the opportunity to hear
him speak, I recommend that you
jump at the chance.
Of his many valuable comments,
one in particular struck me.
He said that ‘every action starts
with a feeling’.
When you kiss your kids, it’s
because you love them. If you slow
down when you see a police car, it’s
probably because you fear a speeding
ticket.
Whether it’s a good feeling or a bad
one, every action starts with a feeling.
When you put 110% into the job, it
is because some feeling is motivating
you.
Hopefully, it’s a feeling of pride in a
job done well.
I was reflecting on the truism of
Chief Gaylor’s statement during our
base clean up last week.
As I looked around at the Airmen of
all ranks, airman to lieutenant colonel,
participating in the day’s events,
I asked myself why everyone was
putting in so much effort. What was
motivating everyone?
Cleaning the base doesn’t accom-
plish our mission here at Croughton.
It doesn’t improve our ability to
provide communications down-range.
It won’t teach us to turn a wrench
faster or better.
If we don’t clean the base, Crough-
ton’s mission would still be accom-
plished. We wouldn’t win any awards,
but the job would get done, right?
Yet, as I watched, everyone was
picking up trash, power washing and
painting; and, not only that, they were
doing it with a smile. What was the
feeling behind the actions?
Pride is why we were out there.
see Pride on Page 3

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 May 18, 2007
Successful Inspections depend on you
by Maj Mynda G. Ohman
422nd ABG Staff Judge Advocate
At each installation and in every
career field, successfully carrying out
the military mission requires us to be
ready to perform.
As military members we’re trained
to follow instructions and guidance on
how to make the mission happen.
At every echelon of command and
supervision, military inspections are
used to gauge and enhance our readi-
ness.
Every military member can eas-
ily recite common inspections they’ve
been through.
Uniform inspections, pass-and-re-
views, and quarters inspections were a
staple in Basic Training.
Most have submitted to urinalysis
inspections through the Drug Demand
and Reduction Program.
Installations have Operational
Readiness Inspections to evaluate de-
ployment readiness.
Each work center should have self-
inspection checklists to grade them-
Pride...continued from Page 2
Pride in our unit, our base and our Air
Force.
The Chief of Staff, General Mose-
ley, introduced a new Airman’s Creed
last month. Why did he think it was
necessary?
Without the new Creed, the Air
Force mission would still be accom-
plished. After all, we have a very
Please call: 01280-708-253 (Comm.)
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selves on their compliance with in-
structions.
Why all the inspections? First, in-
spections have been a military tradi-
tion in the United States since this
country’s origins. The purpose of the
Articles of War of 1775 was to raise an
armed force “sufficient to defeat such
hostile designs, and preserve and de-
fend the lives, liberties and immunities
of the Colonists…”—this sounds a lot
like the concept “readiness” we are fa-
miliar with today.
Second, inspections determine and
ensure the fitness of the unit, organiza-
tion, or person to carry out the mission.
Military Rule of Evidence 315 lists
reasons why a command may conduct
inspections: to ensure “that the com-
mand is properly equipped, functioning
properly, maintaining proper standards
of readiness, … airworthiness, sanita-
tion and cleanliness, and that person-
nel are present, fit and ready for duty.”
This means that inspections can and
will continue to come in all forms and
sizes.
Our upcoming Unit Compliance In-
successful track record already. Why
do we need a new creed?
The Airman’s Creed is intended to
remind us of our sense of pride in the
Air Force.
It’s not giving us a sense of pride.
We already have that and it shows in
our actions. It shows up in the effort
that we put forth in our jobs.
A.A.D.D.
Airmen Against Drunk Driving
236-8253 (DSN)
“Don’t drink and drive”
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spection will look at nearly every facet
of what we do at RAF Croughton to
ensure we are properly performing our
duties.
A urinalysis inspection of active
duty members at a fixed place and
time, such as those driving through the
gate on a late weekend night or when
a commander orders an inspection of
an entire unit, deters illegal drug use
and ensures our personnel are ready
for duty.
Dorm inspections focus on sanita-
tion and cleanliness, and our last exer-
cise tested our readiness to respond to
a man-made disaster.
Inspections happen. How can you
be ready?
Learn and understand the mission
and the rules and policies that direct
how we make it happen.
Fight complacency, go after the
“small stuff” and fix it. Avoid activi-
ties that undermine your ability and
readiness to do what you’ve taken the
oath to do.
Your fellow citizens are counting on
you.
It shows in the awards that we win
as a unit. And it shows in the very
successful track record that the Air
Force already has.
The new Airman’s Creed reminds
us that it is the feeling that comes first
- our feeling of pride in our unit, our
base and our Air Force which starts
every action.
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You are key role in crime prevention
by Senior Airman Eric Watts
Emergency Numbers
422nd Security Forces
…the TV is gone, the computer
is missing, and the rest of the desk
is empty. You see glass – once your
front window – covering the floor.
As the anger grows, you think “Now
what?”
“If you have not entered the house
you should stay outside or go to a
neighbors and contact the local police
if downtown, or the security forces
desk if on base or in Caversfield,” Ei-
leen McAdams, Ministry of Defense
Senior Police Officer.
If already in the home when you
notice the break-in, you should quick-
ly determine whether it is safe to stay
inside and then contact the proper au-
thorities, she said.
Local police can be reached through
999, but if there is no immediate dan-
ger, you should use the non-emergen-
cy number, Staff Sgt Kyle Johnson,
422nd Security Forces Squadron In-
vestigations NCOIC said.
Though the police or security forc-
es are there to help you once a crime
has happened, it is easier to take steps
before the crime happens to protect
your family and belongings.
“You can start out by not inviting
others to share your merchandise,”
Staff Sgt Johnson said, “Leaving open
windows, blinds, and doors that show
case items of value when you aren’t
home; only stimulates the desire for
these crooks to steal. Promoting your
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entertainment systems by playing and documenting serial numbers,
them really loud only draws attention etching or initialing property verifies
to your home.” ownership.
“Sometimes you can be targeted Another perk of this is if your be-
just because you are in the military or longings are found, they can help po-
are from foreign soil, so not Ameri- lice track criminals.
canizing your homes by hanging U.S. If you are a witness to any un-
flags, military insignias, or similar usual activity, then Officer McAdams
items might keep you under the ra- and SSgt Johnson both agree don’t
dar,” he added. try to intervene. Discretely watch
If away from home over night or and don’t bring any attention to your-
for extended periods of time use tim- self. Then call the proper authorities
ers on TV, lamps and radios, arrange ASAP.
for mail and newspaper to be picked Also, write down details that could
up by a friend and have a neighbor prove helpful to investigators.
check on your property. Officer Mc- Be sure to secure your homes.
Adams Says that you can alert the Let’s not make it easy for a thief.
MOD and they can increase patrols in If it’s an easy pay day they want,
that area while you’re away. make sure it’s not on your watch.
Staff Sgt Johnson recommends, Have a listing of the required
keeping track of all the items in your phone numbers available and know
possession by photograph or video who to call.
 May 18, 2007
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fered in this annual promotion!
Extreme summer is a USAFE Ser-
vices annual program open to all DoD
I.D. cardholders eight-years-old and
above.
This unique program provides op-
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These points are then loaded into the
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The more points earned, the greater
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Each month there will be four fan-
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Celebrity Role Models
In addition to offering great prizes
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interact with Celebrity Role Models
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The following Role Models are
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For more information, check out
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The magazine includes informa-
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For additional information, or to
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6 May 18, 2007
Software usage limited by license terms
by 2nd Lt Maria Perkins
422nd Communications Squadron
So… you’ve finally received that
coveted copy of the latest version of
Civilization from Amazon.com.
All afternoon it sits on your desk,
just begging to be played, waiting im-
patiently for 1630 when you can dash
home and drop the install disk into your
DVD drive.
All that stands between you and end-
less hours of crushing the Babylonian
Empire is all those pesky licensing
agreements you have to click through.
Does anyone really even read those?
After all, you paid for the game, and
does it really matter that you want to load
it onto all your computers at home?
I mean, really, they didn’t expect you
to buy a separate copy for each of your
kids’ computers, did they? What’s the
big deal?
As it turns out, software piracy and
licensing disputes are a serious issue.
We’ve all heard about illegal music
and film downloads, but using unli-
censed software is just as risky.
What’s unfortunate is that most peo-
ple don’t even know they are commit-
ting a crime.
When you buy software, you aren’t
actually buying the programming code
that creates the program.
DOD blocks 12 popular Internet sites
by Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- Defense
Department officials are blocking ac-
cess to many popular Internet sites
from department-owned computers
due to bandwidth issues, U.S. Strategic
Command officials said May 14.
Joint Task Force Global Network
Operations members, who direct the
operation and defense of DOD’s global
information grid to assure timely and
secure capabilities in support of the
department’s warfighting, intelligence,
and business missions, blocked 12
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What you are buying is the right to
use that code – not tamper or copy – on
a particular number of computers.
Copying the software to multiple
boxes or modifying it in anyway is il-
legal and violates copyright laws.
The penalties for this infraction can
be stiff – lots of money and even jail
time – so it’s best to actually read the
user agreements before you just click “I
agree”. Okay, so now you’ll read all the
licensing agreements before you play
your computer games, right?
But what about that Microsoft Visio
program that you just loaded onto your
computer at work?
Isn’t there some sort of overall li-
censing option that says the Air Force
can use whatever it needs as much as it
needs?
And doesn’t the Standardized Desk-
top Configuration handle all of these po-
tential problems?
Well, not exactly. Yes, the Air Force
does sometimes purchase large quanti-
ties of licenses so that it can appear as
though you can load that software on ev-
ery PC on the base, but the bottom line
is that we still have to account for each
and every license.
And sometimes the Air Force only
buys a few licenses – so you really need
to check to be sure that the software is
legal before it gets loaded onto your
popular sites on government computers
beginning May 14.
The sites are: youtube.com, pandora.
com, photobucket.com, myspace.com,
live365.com, hi5.com, metacafe.com,
mtv.com, ifilm.com, blackplanet.com,
stupidvideos.com and filecabi.com.
The popularity of the sites has not
affected operations yet, but blocking
them prevents them from causing such
a problem, officials said.
“It is a proactive measure. We do not
want a problem with demand for these
sites clogging the networks,” a U.S.
Strategic Command official said.
The blocks affect only DOD comput-
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computer.
The Standardized Desktop Configu-
ration helps to establish baselines re-
garding what software should be loaded
onto each computer and helps prevent
unauthorized downloads, but it doesn’t
prohibit someone with the correct access
rights from installing an illegal copy of a
program on their PC.
That’s why it’s critical that Com-
puter Support Administrators and the
Base Software License Manager have
accurate records of all the software
that is loaded on your computer – even
Google Taskbar – so that we can prove
that we have bought the license for that
software.
Without proof, the Air Force could
end up owing up to $150,000 per in-
fringement. That’s a lot of money!
The bottom line is that by keeping
good records, we can ensure that we
don’t have any piracy court cases and
we stay legal.
We can all contribute by talking with
our CSAs before loading any software
and ensuring they have proof of pur-
chase documentation, licensing code,
and the name of the computer it’s in-
stalled on.
Every year, the Comm Squadron is
required to take an inventory of all the
software across the base, and we can all
help make that job easier.
ers and local area networks that are part
of the department’s global information
grid. The department has more than
15,000 local and regional networks and
more than 5 million computers in the
grid.
Department officials said they are
not making a judgment about the sites.
Blocking the sites “is in no way a com-
ment on the content, purpose or uses of
the Web sites themselves,” the official
said. “It is solely a bandwidth/network
management issue.”
Offices with a need to access these
sites from government computers can
request exceptions to the policy.
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Airpower report: B-1B targets insurgents
SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) --
Coalition airpower supported coali-
tion ground forces in Iraq and Inter-
national Security Assistance Force
troops in Afghanistan in the follow-
ing operations May 13, according to
Combined Air and Space Operations
Center officials.
In Afghanistan, an Air Force B-
1B Lancer dropped multiple guided
bomb unit-31s on insurgent com-
pounds near Kajaki Sofia. The air-
crew dropped GBU-38s on other
enemy targets as well. An on-scene
joint terminal attack controller re-
ported the drops were a success. The
B-1 also performed a show of pres-
ence on a coalition route in the area.
U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornets
dropped GBU-12s and fired 20mm
cannon rounds at enemy vehicles
and a sniper near Tarin Kowt. The
hits were confirmed successful.
Near Now Zad, Navy F/A-18 Su-
per Hornets dropped GBU-12s on
enemies in the area including a snip-
er. The JTAC confirmed the bombs
hit their targets.
Also in Now Zad, an F/A-18
dropped a GBU-12 on insurgents
moving toward a disabled vehicle.
The attack was confirmed successful
by the JTAC. The pilot also searched
the area for high value targets.
An Air Force MQ-1 Predator fired
a Hellfire missile at enemy targets
fleeing from the attack by the F/A-
18 mentioned above. The attack was
reported a success.
Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles hit
an insurgent compound with a GBU-
38s and cannon rounds. A JTAC re-
ported the attacks were successful.
The pilots remained in the area to
search for more enemy activity.
JTACs are highly trained U.S. Air
Force and coalition personnel who
advise ground commanders on ap-
propriate air power support, relay
the ground commander’s intent to
air power assets overhead and com-
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municate with aircrews for precision
engagement.
French Mirage 2000 fighters
dropped GBU-12s and multiple flares
supporting coalition forces confront-
ing enemy targets near Orgun-E.
Also in Orgun-E, Air Force A-10
Thunderbolt IIs strafed enemy posi-
tions with 30mm rounds, helping co-
alition forces taking fire in the area.
Other A-10s provided a show of
force supporting a convoy receiv-
ing mortar and small arms fire near
Ali Kheyl. The show of force was
reported successful and the enemy
dissipated.
In total, 47 close-air-support mis-
sions were flown in support of ISAF
and Afghan security forces, recon-
struction activities and route pa-
trols.
Eleven Air Force intelligence, sur-
veillance and reconnaissance aircraft
flew missions in support of opera-
tions in Afghanistan. Additionally,
four Air Force and Royal Air Force
aircraft provided tactical reconnais-
sance.
In Iraq, a Predator fired a Hellfire
missile at insurgents placing an IED
near Balad. The strike was confirmed
as successful by a JTAC.
Near Iskandariyah, A-10s execut-
ed a show of force, dispensing mul-
tiple flares after a JTAC came under
enemy fire. The JTAC reported the
show of force was successful.
Navy F/A-18s provided over-
watch and a show of force for a con-
voy receiving small-arms fire near
Haqlaniyah.
Over Baghdad, Air Force F-16
Fighting Falcons provided a show of
force and presence to a vehicle mov-
ing in the area deemed restricted.
The show of force was reported as
successful. The pilots also looked
for improvised explosive devices.
Near Baquba, F-16s provided
armed overwatch for quick-response
forces receiving enemy fire during a
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raid on an enemy position. The pi-
lots also performed a show of force
for coalition forces in the area. The
JTAC reported the show of force was
successful.
Also near Baquba, F-16 aircrews,
supporting the search for individuals
listed as missing in action, reported
possible IED emplacers to a JTAC in
the area.
F-16s provided armed overwatch
during a raid in which detainees
were captured near Salmon Park.
They also provided overwatch for
U.S. Army AH-64 Apaches strafing
an insurgent location.
In total, coalition aircraft flew 53
close-air-support missions for Oper-
ation Iraqi Freedom. These missions
supported coalition ground forces,
protected key infrastructure, pro-
vided overwatch for reconstruction
activities and helped to deter and
disrupt terrorist activities.
Fifteen Air Force and Navy ISR
aircraft flew missions in support
of operations in Iraq. Additionally,
three Air Force and RAF fighter air-
craft performed tactical reconnais-
sance.
Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft
and C-17 Globemaster IIIs provid-
ed intra-theater heavy airlift sup-
port, helping to sustain operations
throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and
the Horn of Africa. Approximately
150 airlift sorties were flown; and
more than 305 tons of cargo were
delivered and approximately 3,600
passengers were transported. This
included more than 25,100 pounds
of troop re-supply air-dropped in Af-
ghanistan.
Coalition C-130 crews from Aus-
tralia, Iraq and Japan flew in support
of operations in Afghanistan or Iraq.
On May 12, Air Force, RAF,
French and Republic of Singapore
tankers flew 47 sorties and off-load-
ed approximately 2.7 million pounds
of fuel to 229 receiving aircraft.
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F a t
tips to safely drop weight, maintain health
Drink the White Stuff
Consuming the recommended
levels of calcium daily triggers
an internal chemical reaction that
instructs the body to break down
fat.
Don’t Cut Too Many
Calories
Cutting 1000 calories from
your dietary intake will convince Eat Breakfast
the body that it is being starved. During sleep patterns the me-
Sport Shorts
American Football
Oxford Saints
The Oxford Saints claimed a vic-
tory in their season opener versus the
Sussex Thunder, 24-21 and Air Force
members of the team were a big part
of the win.
T.J. Cassidy caught 3 passes for 54
yards; returned 3 kickoffs for a com-
bined 90 yards with his longest return
of 51 yards; and returned 2 punts for
22 yards.
Marvin Reyes was the big base
player on the defensive side of the ball
with 3 tackles and 4 pass blocks.
The base players earned their spots
on the team again in game two of the
season in a rematch with Susses, 33-
20.
Tailback Randy Townsend, back in
the line up for the first time since early
last season when he suffered a leg in-
jury, had 15 carries for 110 yds and 2
TDs.
T.J. Cassidy provided the field posi-
tion with 3 kick returns for 72 yds.
Mark Losos caught 2 passes for 41
yards out of the tight-end position.
Cornerback Marvin Reyes was the
Sports/Fitness
B u r n e r s
The knock on effect is that the body
slows the resting metabolic rate.
Turn Down a Pint
Drinking booze before a meal
can lead to extra consumption of
200 calories a week while eating the
meal. This equates to a 2lb of fat
increase every month.
target of the Sussex passing attack, but
he came through with 3 blocks, 2 tack-
les and 1 interception to shutdown the
right side.
Coventry Jets
Eric Watts and Dave Phillips proved
they belong in the premiership league
helping their team, the Coventry Jets
win a close one over the London
Olympians 27-20.
Watts caught 2 catches for 29 yards
and brought one in for the two point
conversion.
Phillips had X drive stopping tack-
les on the defense.
Base Softball Team
Coach Joe Elmore and his Croughton
Cougars softball team head to Alcon-
bury Saturday and Sunday for their
first tournament of the 2007 season.
The tournament will feature teams
from around the U.K.
New players can join the team for
practices on Mondays at 5 p.m. at the
base softball field. Or call Joe Elmore
at 236-8227 in the a.m. and 236-8354
in the p.m.
America’s Armed Forces
Kids Run
The America’s Armed Forces Kid’s
The Uplink
tabolism slows down and does
not speed up again until you start
eating again. To kick start your
body’s metabolism rate, always
eat breakfast.
Order a Vindaloo
Hot, spicy foods temporarily
boost the resting metabolic rate.
The peppers included stimu-
late adrenalin release that speeds
up metabolic pathways.
Run will be held at the RAF Croughton
running track May 19 at noon.
All participants will receive a 2007
America’s Armed Forces Kid’s Run T-
shirt.
Registration will begin at 10 a.m.
May 19 at the Fitness Center.
5-6 year olds .5 Mile
7-8 year olds 1 Mile
9-13 year olds 2 Miles
14 and Up 5k (3 Miles)
Early registration can be done at
www.americaskidsrun.org.
For more information about the lo-
cal event contact Joe Elmore at 236-
8543.
Cricket
The base Cricket Team got there
first win over the Town of Evenly.
The teams big hitter for the Match
was Brian Zajick, and the top bowler
was Michael Jones with 5 wickets.
Aunt Sally
The base Aunt Sally Team has
moved into a tie for first place after
beating the Reindeer Pub Team 2 legs
to 1 on their own home turf.
Joe Carenza led the team with a to-
tal of 7 dolls.
 May 18, 2007
Community Center/ITT
236-8706
Special Annual Tour
Trooping The Colour
The Community Center/ITT will be
holding their annual tour to Trooping
The Colour on Saturday 3 June. This
is the dress rehearsal at Horse Guards
Parade in London with reserved seats.
This event is part of the build up to
the actual parade to celebrate the offi-
cial birthday of the Queen. Cost is $25
adults/$12.50 child and includes trans-
portation and entrance ticket.
Transport will depart Croughton at
7.00 am and Caversfield at 7.20 am.
Please note:
There is a dress code –smart casual/
no jeans or trainers (sneakers). Sign-up
with the Community Center.
Latin Dancing Classes
Get Fit in 2007 and Have Fun!! Latin
Dancing-Salsa, Samba, Cha Cha, Rum-
ba, Jive, Ballroom and many more!
The Community Center is offering
you the chance to learn dancing from
an experienced tutor! Classes are held
every Wednesday, 8.00-9.00 pm, in the
Community Center. Cost is only £5
per class or £8 per couples (payable in
advance). For more information or to
sign-up contact the Community Center
on DSN 236-8706.
Club
236-8432
Croughton Crust Now Open
The Croughton Crust (pizza par-
lor) is now open for business! Our
hours are: Wednesdays and Thursdays
– 4.00 – 7.00 pm and Fridays – 4.00
– 9.00 pm. Pizzas can be eaten in or
are available for pick-up. Call us on
DSN 236-8989.
BBQ Dinner/Theme Night
The Club will be holding a BBQ
Dinner on Friday 25 May from 5.00
– 7.00 pm. Following the Dinner the
Club will hold an 80’s Theme Night
with Karaoke. The theme night starts
at 7.00 pm.
Sports/Fitness
Vet Clinic
236-8298
The RAF Feltwell Vet Clinic will
be visiting RAF Croughton on Thurs-
day 16 May. To make an appointment
please call them on DSN 226-7097.
All pets must be registered with RAF
Feltwell prior to making an appoint-
ment.
Outdoor Recreation
236-8419
Deep Sea Fishing Trip
Outdoor Rec are offering you the
chance to go Deep Sea Fishing on Fri-
day 4 May on this very popular trip!
The space on this trip is limited to eight
people so sign-up quickly!
You will be fishing out of Poole Har-
bor on a fully equipped boat for a vari-
ety of species to include Sea Bass, cod,
Mackerel and Conger Eel.
Cost is $115 and includes all tackle,
bait and instruction needed. Transport
will depart Outdoor Rec at 5.00 am.
Library
236-8476
Star Wars Art Contest
Start your project now. The Library
will hold a Star Wars Art Contest from
now until May 26. Original art in any
medium will be expected -- it just has
to be Star Wars related.Contact the Li-
brary for more information.
Fitness Center
236-8449
Fitness Center
Induction Class
Every Monday, the Fitness Center
are offing an Induction Class at 7.00
am. This is an instructor led session
that introduces new or inexperienced
users to the Fitness Center. To make
a booking for the class contact the Fit-
ness Center.
The Uplink 9
Fitness Center
Orientation Class
Every Thursday, the Fitness Cen-
ter are offing an Orientation Class
at 5.00 pm. This is an instructor led
session that introduces new users to
the Fitness Center. To make a book-
ing for the class contact the Fitness
Center.
On the Town
Star Wars Exhibition
The largest Star Wars Exhibition
in the U.K. is being held at London’s
County Hall now through September
1.
More than 30,000 square feet of
exhibition rooms are filled with cos-
tumes, props, drawings, vehicles and
models from the movies.
Go to www.starwars-theexhibi-
tion.com for more information.
Classic and Sport Car Show
Classic and Sports Car Show will
be held June 3rd at the Northhampton
and Lamport Railway from 10 a/.m.
to 5 p.m.
For more information and price
go to www.vintagetransport.org.uk/
show-classic.php.
Weapons of War
Learn how to fire a model can-
non and take home a cannon-firing
certificate as part of this exploration
of weapons through the ages. Also
watch longbow demonstrations, mus-
kets and musketry at Bolsover Castle
in Derbyshire 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
May 29 thru Jun 1.
For prices and information go to
www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/
show/conEvent.1208.
Classic and Sport Car Show
Classic and Sports Car Show will
be held June 3rd at the Northhampton
and Lamport Railway from 10 a/.m.
to 5 p.m.
For more information and price
go to www.vintagetransport.org.uk/
show-classic.php.
10 May 18, 2007 Lighter Side The Uplink

6. Car sticker
Remembrance By Capt. Tony Wickman 7. Memory problem
8. Architect I.M. __
9. Gung ho
11. Overconfident
14. Fiddling ruler
15. Head cover
18. Uncooked
20. Building need
22. Span of time
26. Combat support org. providing sup-
plies to US Armed Forces
27. Shovel dirt
29. Stringed instrument
31. What 19, 36, 42, 55 ACROSS were
32. No __, ands, or buts
33. Federal org. concerned with drug
trafficking
34. Hawaiian wreath
37. ___ Got a Secret
38. Toxic and exempt prefix
39. Terminate
43. Watch
44. Mob scene
45. Bachelor’s place
46. Inventor Whitney
47. Dock
51. Slithered
52. 68 Down’s org.
53. Brood
54. World’s largest democracy by popu-
lation
56. Run out
57. Hits
58. Smart people group
59. Danger after air attack, in brief
ACROSS 48. Peddle goods 63. Item placed to remember 19, 36, 42,
1. Ponch and John’s org. 49. Japanese sash 55 ACROSS’s sacrifice
4. Compute 50. Girl in Wonderland 65. Snakelike fish
7. Mock 52. CBS hit show 67. Waterfowl
10. Tarragon or oregano 55. One exalted on Memorial Day 68. Grant’s opponent
12. Fib 57. North Texas school, in brief
13. Represent
15. Pay respect on Memorial Day to 18,
60. Solar system center
61. Greek letter
Last Week’s
36, 42 and 55 ACROSS 62. Type of action
16. USAF MAJCOM 64. Hardwood Solution
17. African country 66. Friend
19. One exalted on Memorial Day 69. North Texas town
21. Dined 70. Ukraine capital
23. Period 71. Take to court
24. Attempt 72. Song played to remember 19, 36, 42,
25. Horseback riding needs 55 ACROSS’s sacrifice
28. Fracas 73. Pub order
29. Cook-off competition 74. ___ out a living
30. Chest bone 75. Federal org. managing federal prop-
32. At rest erty, records, construction, etc.
35. Fall behind DOWN
36. One exalted on Memorial Day 1. Singing group
40. Touch 2. ____ VIII
41. Cosmetics company 3. High school dance
42. One exalted on Memorial Day 4. Pie __ mode
45. Zest 5. Faint
May 18, 2007 Lighter Side The Uplink 11
1756 : The Seven Years War begins
The Seven Years War, a global conflict known
in America as the French and Indian War, of-
ficially begins when England declares war on
France. However, fighting and skirmishes be-
tween England and France had been going on in
North America for years.
The Seven Years War ended with the signing of the treaties of Hubertusburg and Paris in Febru-
ary 1763. In the Treaty of Paris, France lost all claims to Canada and gave Louisiana to Spain,
while Britain received Spanish Florida, Upper Canada, and various French holdings overseas. The
treaty ensured the colonial and maritime supremacy of Britain and strengthened the 13 American
colonies by removing their European rivals to the north and the south. Fifteen years later, French
bitterness over the loss of most of their colonial empire contributed to their intervention in the
American Revolution on the side of the Patriots.

1941 : First Allied jet flies

On May 15, 1941, the jet-propelled Gloster-Whittle E 28/39 aircraft flies successfully over Cran-
well, England, in the first test of an Allied aircraft using jet propulsion. The aircraft’s turbojet
engine, which produced a powerful thrust of hot air, was devised by Frank Whittle, an English
aviation engineer and pilot generally regarded as the father of the jet engine.

Whittle, born in Coventry in 1907, was the son of a mechanic. At the age of 16, he joined the
Royal Air Force (RAF) as an aircraft apprentice at Cranwell and in 1926 passed a medical exam to
become a pilot and joined the RAF College. He won a reputation as a daredevil flier and in 1928
wrote a senior thesis entitled Future Developments in Aircraft Design, which discussed the possi-
bilities of rocket propulsion..

Cover Up
Col. Vincent D’Angelo,
422nd Air Base Group
Commander, and Tech.
Sgt. Robert Ashley,
422nd Communica-
tions Squadron bury
what appears to be a
body near the Fire De-
partment.
The burial was part
of a video being pro-
duced for Col. Blake
Lindner’s, 501st Com-
bat Support Wing Com-
mander, farewell.
At least that’s what they
said they were doing.