Vol. 3 No.

7 RAF Croughton, England April 27, 2007

Movie Phenomenon
Page 3
Free Comics
Page 3
Quarterly Awards
Page 6
Volunteers Recognized
Page 7
2 April 27, 2007 Commentary The Uplink

How we treat others gets noticed

by Major Mynda Ohman
422 ABG Legal Office
Like it or not, how you treat others
gets noticed. When you think of cus-
tomer service, getting noticed can be a
good thing.
I grew up in a large metropolitan area
and I’ve spent my active duty career at
bases with active duty populations of
4,000+. Coming to a small base was a
big change.
It’s different at RAF Croughton…in
a good way.
When I ran errands or out processed
at those bigger bases, I was anony-
mous.
Sometimes I was left with the im-
pression that the people behind the
counter weren’t as helpful as they
could’ve been because I was merely
one of a few thousand.
They probably wouldn’t see me
again, so why go the extra mile? “Out
of sight, out of mind and off my desk,”
seemed to be the attitude.
As soon as we arrived at RAF
Croughton, we noticed that the tone
was different. From FMO furniture de-
liveries to registering our car, the peo-
ple behind the clipboards and counters
readily answered questions and made
us feel welcome.
We learned that this wasn’t just the
novelty of being new to England.
At the clinic, finance office, self-help
store, post office, SATO and just about
everywhere on base, customer service
is simply better here.
To be sure, because our community
is so small, we interact more frequently
with our professional peers and neigh-
bors.
And because we personally know
so many of the customers we serve, we
more readily strive to do things right
the first time.
So why isn’t it like this everywhere?
I can’t answer that, but I know what I
see at RAF Croughton.
Thanks for taking the time to trou-
bleshoot, to answer those extra ques-
tions, and to get me the information
I’m looking for. I’ve noticed, and it is
a good thing.
Ten things I like about RAF
Croughton:
Running the perimeter and see-
ing sheep. Where else but RAF
Croughton?
The coffee shop. It’s amazing how a
cup of java can make a difference.
Customer service around the base.
It’s the best of any place I’ve been.
Thank you.
The commissary. I’m thousands of
miles from home, but I can still use dol-
lars to buy butter from my home state.
People stop in the office sometimes
just to say good morning.
I can walk just about anywhere I
need to in ten minutes or less.
The recycling center allows me to
recycle just about anything I’d other-
wise have to throw away.
The competitive squadron cheers at
the awards ceremonies.
My neighbors. Impromptu sum-
mer croquet games, helping out with
mowing the lawn, and driveway bar-
beques…does it get any better?
The new telephone on my desk…I
think it’s programmable to wash the
windows, too.

Commander’s Action Line

The Commander’s Action Line is a direct line for comments
and suggestions to make RAF Croughton a better place to live and
work. It is also an avenue to address issues that have not been
resolved through the responsible agency or your chain of com-
mand.
Items of interest to all Croughton readers may be published in
The Uplink. If you leave your name and telephone number or e-
mail address, you will receive a reply.
Your contact information also provides a
means for us to get more information if need-
ed to work the issue
To submit an Action Line, call 236-8017
or e-mail 422abg.commanders.actionline@
croughton.af.mil. Col. D’Angelo

Cover: fense or the Department of the Air Force.

Content is edited, prepared and provided by

Oh Happy Day 422nd Air Base Squadron

Hailey DeGuelle tracks down an
Easter Egg at the Annual Easter Egg
Hunt. See more on page 6.
Photo and Graphics by Tech Sgt Robert Ashley.
Lt. Col. Jim Ryan , Squadron Commander
Editorial Staff
Tech. Sgt. Keith Houin. Public Affairs NCO
Multimedia support is provided by
Tech. Sgt. Robert Ashley
This funded Air Force newspaper is an au-
thorized publication for members of the U.S.
military services overseas. The Uplink content is
not necessarily the official view of, or endorsed
by, the U.S. Government, the Department of De-
the RAF Croughton Public Affairs office. All
photographs are Air Force photographs unless
indicated.
Public Affairs can be reached at 422nd ABS/
PA, Unit 5855, APO, AE 09494, or DSN 236-
8468 or 01280708468; or e-mail 422abs.pa@
croughton.af.mil.
The submission deadline is close of business
the Thursday eight days prior to the desired pub-
lication date. All material is edited for accuracy,
brevity, clarity and conformity to regulations.
The Public Affairs office strives for accu-
racy. If an error is noticed, contact The Uplink
staff.
 April 27, 2007 News The Uplink 3
History making film phenomenon
celebrated at Croughton in May
by Tech Sgt Keith Houin
Public Affairs

Nearly 30 years ago thousands of

people in hundreds of cities around the
United States skipped school or left
work, and waited in line to see a movie
-- Star Wars.
The movie was such hit that it
spawned numerous toy lines, cartoons,
comic books, novels, die-cast models,
computer games and other gift objects
that have been an essential part of U.S.
pop culture ever since.
Millions attend conventions each
year, honoring the first movie and it’s
sequels and prequels.
To mark the 30th Anniversary in
May, venues around the world will hold
special events celebrating Star Wars. Graphic Art by Tech. Sgt. Robert Ashley
RAF Croughton members will be
able to take part in the events without There are still some details to be choose, but any other contest entries
even leaving base. worked out, Ms. Radford said, so keep must be original work.
Services is planning a number of a look out for flyers and additional an- There will be a coloring contest for
Star Wars related events throughout the nouncements. children under 5.
month to celebrate the Anniversary. The Art Contest is open to any one Entries are due by May 26.
The library will have a Star Wars eligible to use the Library. There will Anyone wishing to assist with the
display running from May 6 to the end be three age categories, 5-10, 11-15, art contest judging should contact Ms.
of the month, as well as a Star Wars art and 16 and up, with a prize for each Pearson at the library and she will put
contest, said Evette Pearson, Base Li- category and a “Best in Show” prize. them in touch with the head judge.
brary Director. Art can be any size or format, but “With the support we have received
Aa Star Wars movie event, costume must be all original work for the 11- from individuals willing to provide dis-
contest and XBOX Tournament are 15 age group and the 16 and over age play items, run the tournaments, judge
scheduled for May 18 at the Communi- group. the art contest, and provide prizes we
ty Center according to Shelly Radford, The 5-10 age group can use action think this can be a fun month for every-
Community Center Manager. figures or toys in a diorama if they one,” Ms. Pearson said.

Free Comic Book Day Comes to Croughton

by Tech. Sgt Keith Houin
Public Affairs
Star Wars isn’t the only big library
event in May. May 5th is International
Free Comic Book Day.
Book stores and comic shops around
the world will dispense free comic books
to anyone who shows at their store.
With no comic shop or bookstore on
RAF Croughton, the library has stepped
in to celebrate the art and literature of
the comic book world with a week long
display and special activities.
For every library visit (with book or
DVD checkout) from April 28 through 1
p.m. on May 5, patrons will be eligible
for a special prize drawing to be held on
Free Comic Book Day at 2 p.m..
Since you can’t really have Free
Comic Book Day without free comic
books, the library will give out one free
comic book to each visitor.
The comic book give away will begin
with the opening of the library and last as
long as the supply. Additionally, children
will be able to take part in some comic
book related arts and craft projects.
Call the library at 236-8245 for more
information
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Quarterly award winners announced

The Quarterly Award winners for the 1st Quarter of 2007 were announced April 18 at the awards breakfast.
Winners were recognized for there contributions to the mission, their professionalism and leadership, and their
contributions to the community.

Company Grade Officer Airman

Captain Joseph A. Quinn Senior Airman Jonathan P. Brighton
422 SFS 422 CS
Senior Noncommissioned Officer Civilian Category 1
Senior Master Sgt. Alsa K. Pedone Mrs. Joy Karnik
422 CS 422 SFS
Noncommissioned Officer Civilian Category 2
Staff Sgt. Terry J. Cassidy Ms Christina M. Craig
422 CS 422 ABS
Honor Guard
Staff Sgt. Scott A. Baker
422 ABG
 April 27, 2007
Air Force claims services move on-line
by Tech Sgt. Keith Houin
Public Affairs
Anyone who has ever filed a claim
after PCS knows that it is not always
easy to find the time for a visit to the
legal office.
To streamline the claims process and
to make it easier for airmen to file their
claims the Judge Advocate General’s
Corps has begun processing claims at
a single location in Dayton, Ohio, Tech
Sgt. Cathie Snider, 422nd Air Base
Group Legal Office said.
Claims involving loss or damage
to household goods, storage, and per-
sonal property located in government
News
quarters and privately owned vehicles
shipped or stored at government ex-
pense can now be made on-line directly
with the Air Force Service Claims Cen-
ter, she said.
With the new system there is no
need to have to schedule appointments
during the day, and shift workers have
equal access to claims without having
to come in on their off-duty time.
Airmen can complete the process
from home after a one time login on
any government computer, according
to Tech Sgt. Snider.
Customer service is provided on-
line or via telephone to assist members
in completing their claim.
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“Not only will the online filing sys-
tem accelerate the processing of the
claim but it will allow for a more expe-
ditious payment,” she said.
The DD Form 1840/1840R, bet-
ter known as the pink forms or “Joint
Statement of Loss or Damage at De-
livery/Notice of Loss and/or Damage”
will continue to be submitted within 70
days from the date of delivery to the lo-
cal legal office, Tech Sgt Snider said.
“But once that is done, Airmen can
do everything else at their own pace
without having to fit it into a particular
duty schedule,” she added.
For further questions concerning the
AFCSC, call 1-877-754-1212.

European Command
announces exercises
throughout Europe
USAFE/PA -- US European Command officials April
24 announced exercises at a number of military bases
throughout Europe. The exercises, called Spring Ex
2007, are designed to randomly test and evaluate force
protection procedures at U.S. military installations to
assure the readiness of security personnel and base resi-
dents.
“Since September 11, 2001, we have conducted many
similar force protection exercises,” said Rear Admiral
Richard Gallagher, U.S. European Command Director
of Operations. “The exercises are one of many prudent
measures to ensure the security and safety of our soldiers, Spring Cleaning
sailors, airman, marines, civilians, their families and our
resources. The U.S. Embassy recently disseminated a Col. Vincent D’Angelo, 422nd Air Base Group Com-
message advising Americans in Germany to increase mander (right) and Lt. Col Terry Hayes , 422 ABG
their vigilance and take appropriate steps to bolster their Deputy Commander pitch a role of plastic into the
own personal security. We have coordinated closely with plastic recycling system at the base recycling cen-
host nation authorities and disseminated that message, ter to kick off Earth Week 2007.
as we have in the past, to our community members and A variety of other Earth Week activities were sched-
their families so they can maintain a heightened sense of uled throughout the week to bring attention to re-
security, vigilance, and awareness.”
cycling and other environmental issues.
US military personnel do not, as a matter of policy,
discuss specific threats or how force protection condi- Events included introducing environmentally pre-
tions are determined, however; we are firmly commit- ferred equipment in industrial shops, an Environ-
ted to maintain a robust security posture tailored to the mental Exposition at the club, and base enhance-
threat assessment and our overall environment across ment activities.
the region.

Always Forward -- Standards Take Every Person

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Take care when using intellectual property

by Tech Sgt. Keith Houin
Public Affairs
What’s in a name?
Depending upon the name and how
it is used it could be a fine in the thou-
sands of dollars. The same is true for
songs, stories, artwork, photographs
and any other products considered
“intellectual property” that are used
in a presentation, advertising flyer,
bulletin or base newspaper.
It all comes down to whether or not
you have the right to use the material
or not, and whether you are using the
material for personal or public use.
Regardless of an item being tagged
or not with a copyright or trademark
indicator, the creator of an item of art
or literature of any type controls the
rights to its use in most cases.
The rights to items created for a
particular company or organization
are generally controlled through a
pre-development agreement with the
artist or creator.
For example when an Air Force
photographer takes a photo with a
government owned camera it be-
comes the property of the Air Force.
Contrary to a popular belief, it is
not free to use an item because it is
on the internet or found in a public
source.
Just because there is no “by line”,
photo credit or disclaimer stating the
rights of ownership, that does not
make the item a free-use product.
As more military task such as
briefings, presentations, and bulletin
board notices are being passed to the
user for development, the potential
for unauthorized use of private or
corporate owned intellectual proper-
ties increases.
In most cases these products are
used in house and do not end up in
the public arena, but those that do,
either by accident or deliberate dis-
semination can put the Air Force and
the creator in violation of copy right
and other intellectual property laws.
The end result can be some very
hefty fees paid out to the property
owner for each individual occurrence
of the infringement of rights.
To combat putting the Air Force in
this situation there are a few simple
rules that everyone can follow.
-- Never use any creative works
from any source without express writ-
ten permission. Most commercial cli-
part or graphics software purchased
will include legal use information in
the license agreement.
-- So called free downloads from
the internet may or may not have a
disclaimer authorizing the use of a
product and should be given extra
care before use in a government prod-
uct.
-- If you do not know the source of
an item, do not use it in your project.
-- Stick to government purchased
products.
-- Have your Public Affairs and
Legal office review the product be-
fore use.

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Keith Houin
Rabbit Punch
The Easter Bunny takes action to stop Tech Sgt. Robert
Ashley from sneaking into the Easter Egg Hunt.
The Annual Easter Egg Hunt at RAF Croughton heralded the
arrival of Sunny Days and outdoor activity.
Nearly 1,000 Easter Eggs filled with candy dotted the fields
near the Community Center April 7, but they only lasted a
moment as children raced through the entry points to col-
lect as many as they could and hopefully find the golden
egg.
The golden eggs entitled children to a special candy prize.
Children hunted eggs based on age groups, and while not
hunting eggs they were occupied by a variety of activities
inside the Community center.
Shelly Radford, community Center Director estimated more
than 200 people were at this year’s event which is typically
the first big event of Spring.

Always Forward -- Standards Take Every Person

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Volunteers recognized at ceremony
by Tech Sgt. Keith Houin
Public Affairs

More than 100 volunteers were rec-

ognized April 20 at the Annual Volun-
teer Recognition Ceremony during Na-
tional Volunteer Appreciation Week.
With an “Oscar’s” motif, complete
with paparazzi, the event highlighted
the numerous contributions to RAF
Croughton community made by volun-
teers from May 2006 to March 2007.
“However, the intent of the ceremo-
ny is not just to recognize those vol-
unteers who donated their time to the
community, but to inspire new volun-
teers to support the programs and the
quality of life on RAF Croughton,”
Tammy Bierman, Airmen and Family
Readiness Center.
Three volunteers received special
recognition for their outstanding con-
tributions.
The Patriot Award was given to
Staff Sgt. Francis Hodges for her ex- Col Vincent D’Angelo, 422 Air Base Group Commander presents a
ceptional volunteer service that has Certificate of Appreciation to Christine Carenza.
contributed greatly to RAF Croughton
and the surrounding communities, Mrs. fected many peoples lives,” said Jes- man said..
Bierman, said. sica Acosta. “The Airmen and Family Readiness
The Volunteer Excellence Award And “for her exceptional volun- Center staff did a fantastic job putting
was given to Herlinda Tallent for her teer service, community involve- the program together and getting ev-
outstanding community service. “Her ment and selfless contributions that eryone involved from the volunteers
service has sustained many programs have enhanced so many lives at RAF to the 5th and 6th grade students from
on base, resulted in the commencement Croughton Christine Carenza was pre- Croughton Elementary,” Major Mynda
of many new programs and directly af- sented the Angel Award,” Mrs. Bier- Ohman Project People Lead said.

Sunny days perfect for travel, theft

by Tech Sgt. Keith Houin
Public Affairs
With sunnier days and summer ap-
proaching it’s the perfect time to spend
some time with family friends seeing
the sites in England.
Unfortunately, it’s also the perfect
time for criminals to find easy targets.
Ultimately you will have to leave
your car at a car park somewhere
while you get out and visit shops,
amusement parks, museums and parks.
It’s the perfect time for thief to score
an MP3 player, navigation system or
other valuable. It only takes a second
to break a window and grab want they
want.
You don’t have to be a victim
though, according to Senior Airman
Shawnnita Randolph, 422nd Security
Forces Squadron.
There are simple preventative mea-
sures you can take to protect your be-
longings and your vacation.
Keeping valuables out of site of
potential thieves is the first line of de-
fense, along with locking you car.
“Take all your valuables with you or
lock them in your trunk, but be mind-
ful of who is watching you,” she said.
“It only takes a few seconds to break
a window and grab an item from your
seat or pop the trunk.”
Whenever possible you should park
in a well lit parking lot, or one that
has some form of security on duty, she
added.
If despite your efforts you find your-
self a victim, or you see suspicious ac-
tivity in parking lots or neighborhoods
you should report the activity to your
local police or to the RAF Croughton
Security Forces Law Enforcement
Desk at 01280708607.
8 April 27, 2007 Sports/Fitness The Uplink

S E V E
DEADLY WORKOUT SINS
Drunkenness
A drink or two with food is fine
but bingeing on booze has several
disastrous consequences, especially
after exercise. Despite being packed
with more calories than a chocolate
salad, the sugars in alcohol are in a
form that can’t immediately be used
by your muscles to kick start recov-
ery. The body reverts to a catabolic
state where the body literally eats its
own muscle tissue.
Overtraining
Working out for too long or too
often is actually worse than work-
ing out too little. After 45 minutes
or so the energy stores in your mus-
cles and liver are exhausted, which
means 2 hour workouts are just
counter productive. Hard training
also weakens your immune system
resulting in lethargy and training ef-
fects plateau.
N
momentum rather than force will hinder
positive training effects. Symmetry of
motion using control and balance will
produce a more effective and produc-
tive work out.
Stress
Pride The body’s stress hormone, cortisol,
All training should be progres- is at its highest level in the morning
sive however; lifting too much too and it decreases slowly throughout the
soon may lead to injury and negative day as you get closer to sleep. A stress-
training effects. Muscles need to be ful lifestyle rises the level again which
placed under stress for 45-60 seconds leads to the body burning muscle tis-
to grow, which means being able to sue as fuel. Poor sleep patterns affect
complete around 8 repetitions. growth as sleep is an important part of
recovery.
Vanity
Building a better body is not about Gluttony
pumping up selected muscle groups A healthy approach to exercise
for the sake of the mirror only. doesn’t give you a “get out of jail” junk
Overdeveloping some muscles at the food card. Loading up with simple car-
expense of others can lead to imbal- bohydrates and fatty acids post workout
ances and possible posture problems. will lead to an energy “spike” most of
The result usually looks like the per- which will be stored as body fat.
son has dropped a couple of rungs
down the evolutionary ladder. The above information was provided
by the RAF Croughton Fitness Center
Sloppiness Staff. For more information on improv-
All lifting should be controlled, ing your workout or increasing your fit-
through a muscles entire range of ness get with a fitness professional at
motion. Swinging a weight, using the Fitness Center.

Sport Shorts Coventry Cassidy Jets

Check out Eric “7-11” Watts and
Dave “the Natural” Phillips Sunday at
To make a booking for the class con-
tact the Fitness Center. 236-8449

American Football
Oxford Saints
Put on the Red, White and Blue and
come see:
Marvin “Shut Down” Reyes
T.J. “Big Play” Cassidy
Tyler “Crusher” Kamish
Mark “the Barbarian” Losos
Ywantru “the Truth” Pasley
Randy “To Quick” Townsend
and Keith “CoachK” Houin
in their first regular season Oxford
Saint game Sunday against the Sussex
Thunder at the Oxford Rugby Club.
Kickoff is at 2:30 p.m.
Bring blankets or lawn chairs as
seating is limited. Coolers or lunch
baskets are welcome. No glass on the
pitch area.
For directions to the field go to www.
oxfordsaints.com/findus.php.
the Nuneaton Borough AFC as the Jets
take on the Birmingham Bulls.
The Jets are the defending Premier
Division Champions and undefeated in
two seasons.
Kick off is at 2:30 p.m.
For directions go to www.nbafc.net/
routes.asp
Fitness Center
Orientation/Induction Classes
Every Thursday, the Fitness Center
is offing an Orientation Class at 5.00
pm. This is an instructor led session
that introduces new users to the Fitness
Center.
Also every Monday, the Fitness
Center is offing an Induction Class at
7.00 am. This is an instructor led ses-
sion that introduces new or inexperi-
enced users to the Fitness Center.
Youth Baseball
Registration for Youth Baseball will
run from 27 April – 11 May with the
season running 26 May – 30 June 2007.
Cost for the season is $25 for Youth
Center Members and $30 for non-
members. An assessment will be held
on Saturday 12 May, 11.30 am – 12.30
pm for youth aged 10-12 with practices
beginning on Friday 18 May. A parents
is Wednesday 17 May at 5.00 pm in the
Community Center. 236-8909
Aunt Sally League
The Aunt Sally Team is still taking
new players. To join the team all you
have to do is show up at an the next
Aunt Sally match. If you do not know
when the next match will be, but would
like to try it out, call Brian Zajick at
236-8513.
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Community Center/ITT
236-8706
Mayfair Bazaar
The Community Center/ITT has a
trip Mildenhall’s Mayfair Bazaar on
Saturday 12 May. The Mayfair Ba-
zaar is an annual fundraiser presented
by the Mildenhall Officers’ Civilians’’
Spouses Club (MOCSC). The bazaar
brings vendors from across England to
Mildenhall for a great day of shopping,
food and fun. Cost is $20 adults/$10
child (transportation only). Transport
will depart Caversfield at 7.00 am and
Croughton at 7.20 am. Sign-up with the
Community Center.
Blenheim Palace
Jousting Tournament
The Community Center/ITT has a
trip to the Blenheim Palace Jousting
Tournament on Saturday 5 May. Gal-
lant Knights and their mighty steeds
will meet at Blenheim Palace to battle
for glory in a spectacular jousting tour-
nament. Cost is £17.50 adults/£12.50
child (5-16 years) and includes trans-
portation and entrance ticket. Trans-
port will depart Caversfield at 9.00 am
and Croughton at 9.20 am. Sign-up
with the Community Center.
Latin Dancing Classes
Get Fit in 2007 and Have Fun!!
Latin Dancing-Salsa, Samba, Cha
Cha, Rumba, Jive, Ballroom and many
more! The Community Center is of-
fering 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 Cen-
ter on DSN 236-8706.
Club
236-8432
Couch Potato Theme Night
The Club will be hosting a Couch
Potato Theme Night tonight. They
will be showing a double line-up of
football flicks with the 1st film (Invin-
sible) starting at 5.30 pm followed by
Sports/Fitness
Gridiron Gang. The Club will be of-
fering a special on pizzas as part of the
theme night – buy one pizza and get
another of equal or lesser value for ½
price! Wear your pajamas and get an
additional $1 off!!
Family Night
The Club’s monthly Family Night
will be on Wednesday 9 May from 5.00
– 7.00pm. Taco Bar, Family BINGO
and a Movie! Bring the kids out and
play BINGO to win cool prizes! (Dif-
ferent prizes awarded per game and
age group).
Mother’s Day Brunch
Bring Mom out and spoil her with
the Croughton Club’s Mother’s Day
Brunch on Sunday 13 May. Menu in-
cludes: Bacon; sausage; SOS; French
toast; biscuits; ham; turkey; mashed
potatoes; roasted potatoes; corn; sal-
ad; rolls and an assortment of desserts.
Cost is $13.95 for adults, $6.95 for
children aged 5-12 years and FREE
for children under the age of 5. Please
call the Club to make your reservation
on DSN 236-8432.
Vet Clinic
236-8298
The RAF Feltwell Vet Clinic will
be visiting RAF Croughton on Thurs-
day 3 May. To make an appoint-
ment please call them on DSN 226-
7097. All pets must be registered
with RAF Feltwell prior to making an
appointment.
Outdoor Recreation
236-8419
Deep Sea Fishing Trip
Outdoor Rec are offering you the
chance to go Deep Sea Fishing on
Friday 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
Harbor on a fully equipped boat for
a variety of species to include Sea
Bass, cod, Mackerel and Conger Eel.
Cost is $115 and includes all
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tackle, bait and instruction needed.
Transport will depart Outdoor Rec at
5.00 am.
Mountain Biking in the Royal
Forest of Dean
Outdoor Rec has a Mountain Bik-
ing trip to the Royal Forest of Dean
on Saturday 5 May. Riding will be
catered for all abilities with miles of
easy going flat track following old
mining railway tracks traveling deep
through the forest. Cost for the trip
is $45 (including bike rental) or $30
with your own bike. Bikers need to
arrive at Outdoor Rec by 7.30 to load/
rent your bikes and the trip will de-
part at 7.45 am.
Horse Trekking in the Black
Mountains, Wales
Outdoor Rec are offering you the
chance to see the magnificent Black
Mountains of Wales by Horseback.
You will have a morning ride over
the mountains to a local inn, where a
stop is made for lunch followed by an
afternoon ride back over the moun-
tains. Total riding time is 4-5 hours.
Cost for the trip is $70 and includes
transport, horse/pony, hard hat and
guide. Minimum age for this trip is
13 years and must be accompanied by
an adult.
Transport will depart Outdoor Rec
at 7.30 am.
Library
236-8476
Free Comic Book Day
May 5th is international Free
Comic Book Day. Stop by the Li-
brary for Free Comic books all day
May 5th.
Check out a book or DVD from
the Library between now and May
5th and be entered into a prize draw-
ing.
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.
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SECAFs DOWN
1. Beasts
By Capt. Tony Wickman 2. Carpets
3. For Your Eyes ___
4. Sweet, iced or brewed
5. Snake sound?
6. SECAF from August 15, 1955 -
April 30, 1957
7. Asphalt jungle
8. Single
9. October birthstone
10. SECAF from May 1, 1989 - Janu-
ary 20, 1993
11. Navy equivalent to AFSC
12. 206 in the body
15. Computer input
20. Writer Coulter
21. Dress up
24. Praline
26. Christmas decoration
27. Knitting need
29. Med. scan
30. Domesticated animal
31. Summertime beverage
34. King of the jungle
35. Kitchen meas.
36. Snakelike fish
37. Norma ___
38. Destroy
41. SECAF from June 1978 – May 18,
1979
42. Australian woodsman
45. USAF defense lawyer
46. Sandy place
47. Configure
48. Open holes
50. Prepared
ACROSS 33. Smeared words 52. Capable
1. Soup 35. More concise 53. SECAF from January 2, 1978 -
6. Quid pro ___ 39. Light up April 5, 1977
9. SECAF from February 1, 1981 - 40. SECAF from February 15 1969 - 54. Raining ___ and dogs
November 30, 1985 May 1973 56. ___ of meat
12. Small Asian country ruled by a 42. Constrictor 57. Bungalows
sultan 43. Dress crease 59. Lawn
13. Vase 44. Mock 61. USN rank
14. Actress Zadora 46. Paper or plastic at the grocery
15. SECAF from May 1, 1957 - De- store
cember 10, 1959 49. Tears up
16. Honest prez. 51. Epoch
17. Play part 52. Foot part
18. Nervous 55. Engrave
19. Indian dress 56. SECAF from December 11, 1959
21. Away from the wind - January 20, 1961
22. Golf prop 58. Golden Girl Arthur
23. Interior part of a country 59. ___ Vegas
25. Donkey 60. SECAF from May 15, 1973 - No-
26. SECAF from November 2005 - vember 23, 1975
present 62. Allow
28. ___ Loompa; Charlie and the 63. Tokyo, once
Chocolate factory person 64. Indifference
32. ___ on; satirize 65. O’Neil or Harris
66. Writer Rand
April 27, 2007 Lighter Side The Uplink 11

You Lookin’ at Me?

Little Guido, Major Paul Silas, and Big Gui-
do, Mr. Jack Sweet hit the streets of RAF
Croughton to personally invite base mem-
bers to the Soprano Theme Night at the Base
Consolidated Club.
Services and the Club continue to expand
the activities they offer and to help intro-
duce some of the programs they come up
with unique ways to advertise.
Let’s hope they don’t get these two to help
announce the bathing suit contest.
Upcoming events include a Family Night,
Mother’s Day Brunch, Free Comic Book Day,
Star Wars movie Marathon, Deep Sea Fishing
Trip and a variety of other activities.
For more information on upcoming events at
the Club or Community Center, check out the
Happenings page of the Uplink, the Weekly
Update emails or the Base Events and Ser-
vices page at www.croughton.af.mil. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Ashley