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British Billy explains Bonfire night, Nov. 5
Although I am quite the party animal, I'm not a huge fan of fireworks. Those of us in the animal kingdom blessed with acute auditory gifts will not thank you if we have to endure startling explosions and high pitched squeals. As Bonfire Night approaches here in the U.K., I plan to spend the next few evenings indoors, furry paws over my delicate ears.
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11/04 2016
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9/11: A day of remembrance
My day started as any other. The warm smell of pastries filled my nose as I waited to have breakfast with my sister and little brother before I said goodbye for school. As I meandered into our family living room, I stopped. My mom was just standing in front of our small TV with her hands over her mouth. I turned to the screen, where I saw smoke
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9/09 2016
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Making every second count at Lakenheath high school
Graduation is a milestone that neither the students, nor their parents will ever forget and the ceremony is exceptionally memorable. It has been a tradition for the LHS senior class to graduate in the beautiful Ely cathedral. Several musical performances are held and speeches are given at the church before the big mike drop, the diploma walk.
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6/24 2016
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Driving in the UK: An Airman’s guide for safety
One of the most dangerous aspects of living in the United Kingdom is driving. The roads are considerably smaller and older than typical roads in the U.S. Bad weather only compounds this problem and creates potentially deadly situations.
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6/24 2016
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June is Pride Month
When you look at a calendar from the United States, it’s easy to notice that there are several months that celebrate certain demographics. Most of them focus on celebrating their history and culture, but if you look deep enough and read between the lines; the hidden theme focuses on rising above a history of a painful pasts consisting of rejection, discrimination, and ostracism. As Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Americans, we are placed in an interesting point in history because our story is one of the most current struggles, and it’s still ongoing.
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6/16 2016
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Core values tackle adversity
The crowd is on their feet screaming with fists pumping as the quarterback walks up to the line of scrimmage. The slight rise and fall of his right leg signals motion, sending the wide receiver full speed toward the opposite sideline. The quarterback initiates the play quickly taking three steps backward. As defenders close in on him, he escapes by
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7/22 2013
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Fire Prevention: 21 Tips for the Grill Master
The RAF Lakenheath Fire Emergency Services Flight wants everyone to have a safe summer. Our fire inspectors are available to provide checks for your grills, propane cylinders and provide recommendations and assistance for the safety of your family. We strongly recommend you have a fire extinguisher on hand at all times if you are participating in
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8/13 2012
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Transforming sexual assault prevention in the Air Force
Air Force leadership takes sexual assault prevention very seriously and continuously works towards creating a culture where sexual assaults are eliminated. To that end, senior Air Force leaders recently participated in a Sexual Assault Prevention Summit at Andrews AFB, Maryland in the continuing effort to improve the process how the Air Force deals
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7/03 2012
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Don't miss your opportunity to vote
It's election year!Being stationed overseas means you must cast your vote by absentee ballot. In some ways this is easier, but it requires some planning.Let's work backwards.Elections take place on November 6, so election officials need to receive your ballot by the end of October. You should plan on submitting by October 1 to meet this goal.But
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6/29 2012
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DUIs cost more than a taxi
Beautiful weather, outdoor sports, camping, parties, traveling and summer barbeques are here.Summer brings more opportunities to consume alcoholic beverages, and with consumption comes certain responsibilities. These include knowing when you've had enough to drink, maintaining your situational awareness and following through with your designated
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6/28 2012
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