GET UP & GO! - January 2023 - issue 37 - 100th Force Support Squadron - RAF Mildenhall

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Dance into 2023 Ballet classes for all at the Youth Center

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GET UP

GO!

We welcome in the New Year here at 100 FSS with another packed schedule of events and entertainment! The New Year’s the time for resolutions and what better way to kick off the year than to get in shape and lose those pounds with the Best Loser Challenge at the Hardstand Fitness Center! It’s a fun, structured way to get fit – see page 17 for details.

Call: 01638 54 2057 E-mail: 100fss.marketing@us.af.mil Website: 100FSS.com

If coastal walks in the bracing January air are your thing, then look no further than the Outdoor Recreation’s trip to the North Norfolk coast to see the grey seals and their pups. See details of this and all the Outdoor Recreation’s great upcoming activities in a four-page special, pages 28-31!

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100th FORCE SUPPORT COMMAND Maj. Emily Bold Commander Mr. Michael Birriel Deputy Director CMSgt Georgette Springs Superintendent MARKETING DEPARTMENT Sandy Mackall: Marketing Director Bruce Richardson: Visual Information Specialist Brittany Doran: Visual Information Specialist Hugh Canavan: Sponsorship & Advertising Coordinator Kristen Cortelyou: Marketing Assistant is an unofficial publication for U.S. Forces and their families serving in the UK. The contents of this magazine are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by the U.S. government, the Department of Defense or the Department of the Air Force. The appearance of advertising and sponsorship credits in the Get Up & GO! do not constitute endorsement by the DoD nor Department of the Air Force. Everything advertised here shall be made available for purchase or use without regard to any non-merit factor of the purchaser.

Information is subject to change without notice.

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For the more culturally inclined, the Youth Center this month hosts ballet classes for all ages – from tiny tots classes to adult ballet stretch workouts. The classes provide an introduction to just how fun ballet can be – see page 37 for full details including class times.

Keep an eye out throughout January on our 100fss.com, FSS Facebook page (@TeamMildenhallFSS) and the Hot 100 email newsletter for all the latest 100 FSS news! Out with the old, in with the new – with 100 FSS!

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IN THIS

ISSUE

Ballet CLASSES See page 37

COVER PHOTO: Featuring Sky Roquid from the Youth Programs Ballet class.

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6 — 7 RAF Milldenhall News 9 Auto Hobby Complex 9 Arts & Crafts 10 — 11 Bob Hope Community Center 13 Bowling Center 15 The Daily Grind 16 — 17 Fitness 18 — 21 Galaxy Club 22 — 23 Odysssey -The Mountains are Calling 24 — 25 Library 26 Military & Family Readiness 27 Human Resources Office 28 — 32 Outdoor Recreation 27 The Discount Directory 34 — 35 Making Memories in the Dawg Pound 36 Child Development Center 36 Family Child Care 37 Youth Programs - Ballet 38 — 39 RAF Lakenheath Information 40 — 41 Information, Tickets & Travel 43 100th FSS Directory

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RAF MILDENHALL NEWS

RAF Mildenhall Airmen Participate in Leadership Connect The Leadership Connect program continues its second year of leadership development on Nov. 18, 2022, at Banham Zoological Gardens.

WORDS & PICTURE: Airman 1st Class Katie Mullikin

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eadership Connect is a leadership development program designed to bring together a variety of respected community leaders from East Anglia with outstanding United States Air Force Leaders from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, and RAF Alconbury to share their experiences and expand their leadership skills.

The program this year consists of 21 members from various career fields including USAF commissioned officers, non-

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commissioned officers, their civilian equivalency, Royal Air Force, Norfolk Constabulary and His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service, so that class members can develop and learn from within the group in addition to their interactions from external organizations.

“It’s to get [Air Force leaders] out to non-Department of Defense organizations to tap into totally different leadership styles and techniques,” said Sal Davidson, Chief Community Relations

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ABOVE: Members

of Leadership Connect gather for a group photo at Banham Zoological Gardens in Norfolk, England, Nov. 18, 2022

Adviser and a Course Director for Leadership Connect.

Leadership Connect focuses on building connections between the program attendees and community leaders to enhance community relations through interaction and strengthening professional bonds at a local level.

Leadership Connect is a program that partners with businesses and non-profit organizations to ensure the attendees are shown a

RAF MILDENHALL NEWS

It’s to get [Air Force leaders] out to nonDepartment of Defense organizations to tap into totally different leadership styles and techniques contrasting range of perspectives that will benefit leadership techniques and solutions from a non-Department of Defense perspective.

“Seeing how our hosts deploy those principles in very different situations, I think, really helps us learn how to be creative as leaders,” said Lt. Col. Dan Piper, 100th Operations Group deputy commander. “How to approach different problem sets, how to take different principles of what they are doing in those organizations and use those to feed into our own organization and make them better.”

RAF Mildenhall practices preparedness, disaster response

Team Mildenhall participated in a base readiness exercise to test the responsiveness of all base personnel.

Readiness exercises ensure Airmen practice and use their training and skills to respond to possible realworld emergency incidents.

The program consists of a monthly visit to different locations, from September through April, that each member is expected to attend unless they are on a temporary duty or have a last-minute emergency.

Leadership Connect will welcome the nonmilitary hosts to tour RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall as part of the Leadership Connect graduation ceremony held in May. This invitation is extended to bridge the understanding of the purpose of the USAF mission in the UK. Programs like Leadership Connect help strengthen the international partnership between the USAF and the United Kingdom host nation while also developing the leadership skills needed to guide the Airmen they lead.

KC-135, tail 7999 – aka ‘Wolff Pack’ – retires from RAF Mildenhall after 59 years dedicated service Aircraft 7999, a 59-year-old KC-135 Stratotanker, shows off its “retirement pin” after a retirement ceremony at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Nov. 23, 2022.

Read more at www.mildenhall.af.mil/News

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ARTS & Crafts

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2 for $5 Available until Jan. 31

Purchase some bargain squadron patch decorations and more at Arts & Crafts.

Located inside the Bob Hope Community Center.

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BOB HOPE COMMUNITY CENTER

Winter

FLEA MARKET Sell all your pre-loved and unwanted stuff!

Saturday, Jan. 28 10 am – 2 pm

BOB H OP E COM M U N I T Y C E NT E R

Pick up a bargain and find many treasures for a great start to your new year!

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FREE MOVIE & POPCORN!

Celebrate National Pop Corn Day! Thursday, Jan. 19 • 12 pm – 2 pm

FILM: Sea Beast

FREE WOOD WINTER

SNOWFLAKES Painting Wednesday, Jan. 11 11 am – 1 pm

Transform your indoor space into a winter wonderland with these cute snowflakes.

Follow @RAFMBHCC for all the latest updates

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NEW!

SQUARE D LANES

BIRTHDAY Bowling Parties Starting January 2023!

Available to all ages. Sign up at the Bowling Center now.

Lunch Bowling Special Tuesday – Friday • 11 am – 1 pm $2 games & shoe rental.

After Schoool Teen Mixer

Wednesday, Jan 4 • 4 pm – 7 pm $2 games & shoe rental. Open to 13 - 17 year olds only.

Hang out with your friends and unwind.

Building 160

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Every Friday in at Square D Lanes is Red Pin Bowling Da Bowl a strike with a Red Head Pin and win a free game.

MLK Family Day $2 Bowling

We're open on Friday, Jan. 13 • 11 am – 10 pm $2 games & shoe rental.

9 Pin No-Tap Tournament

Wednesday, Jan. 18 • 7 pm $20 per person. $10 straight to the prize pot. Payout to top 4 bowlers.

Red Pin Bowling

Fridays • 11 am – 10 pm $3.50 per game. 16 years & under: $3 per game, $2 games & shoes after 8 pm. Get a strike when the head pin is red and win a free game!

2/2 Dorm Bowling Special Fridays & Saturdays • 8 pm – 10 pm $2 per game and $2 shoe rental.

Bowling

Glow Bowling

Saturdays • 5 pm – 8 pm Enjoy a great way to unwind over the weekend with good music and a groovy atmosphere. $2 games & shoe rental after 8 pm.

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THE DAILY GRIND

January SPECIALS

Rose Latte

The perfect addition to bloom into another year of warmth, community and celebration.

Mulled Fruit Warmer

Mulled Fruit + Apple + Orange Juice Pair this with a comforting blanket, a book, and a fireplace to add that little extra comfort to your day.

Salted Caramel Dirty Chai

Salted Caramel Syrup + Chai + 2 Espresso Shots A twist on the classics! Chai, espresso, and a salted taste that dances on your tongue and gives you strength to fight the frigid winter!

OPEN HOURS Mon - Fri: 6:30 am – 4 pm Sat: 8 am – 2 pm CLOSED: Sunday Located inside the RAF Mildenhall Galaxy Club

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FITNESS

JANUARY

FREE!

G R O U P F I T NE S S C L A S S S C H E D U L E

N O RT H SIDE & HAR D STA N D FI TN ES S CEN TE R

Time

Monday

6 am

VIRTUAL YOGA with Rebekah

Tuesday

Wednesday

*CYCLING with Kelsey HARDSTAND

7 am

11 am

5 pm

6 pm

FAMILY HIIT with Sara HARDSTAND

YOGA with Alsu HARDSTAND

ZUMBA with Diana HARDSTAND

*Total Body Coditioning with Diana NORTHSIDE

*SPIN & SHRED with Stevie HARDSTAND

*Total Body Coditioning with Diana NORTHSIDE

*CYCLING with Erin HARDSTAND

*CYCLING with Kelsey HARDSTAND

*TURN UP with Marlee HARDSTAND

*SPIN & SHRED with Erin HARDSTAND

*TURN UP with Marlee HARDSTAND

YOGA with Korrina

*Indicates FIP (Fitness Improvement Plan) Please note that Group Fitness classes are not offered during holidays, family days

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Friday

*Total Body Coditioning with Stevie HARDSTAND

6:15 am

9:30 am

Thursday

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Hardstand: 01638 54 3730 // Northside: 01638 54 2041

THE BEST

LOSER Challenge 2023

Start the new year with this fun challenge and a healthier you!

RAF MILDENHALL & LAKENHEATH EVENT • Registration & Initial weigh in: Jan. 9 - 12 • Mid weigh in: Feb. 20 • Final weigh in: Mar. 31 Weigh ins take place at the RAF Mildenhall Hardstand Fitness Center.

Please wear spandex shorts and sports bra for females.

$25 PER PARTICIPANT - Open to 18 years & older.

Individual winner will be the person that lost the greatest body fat percentage (Bod-Pod metrics).

CHANCE TO WIN SOME GREAT AWARDS & CASH PRIZES! Follow @RAFMildenhallFitness for all the latest updates JANUARY 2023 |

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GALAXY CLUB

CLUB MEMBERS

FREE!

Appreciation Lunch

STEAK 'N ONION SANDWICH Monday, Jan. 23 • 11 am – 2 pm

GALAXY CLUB ROADHOUSE GRILL FREE for Club Members // Non-Members $10.95 5 oz. Ribeye cooked to perfection in a baguette, accompanied by seasoned french fries.

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JANUARY Lunch Specials

OPEN HOURS BREAKFAST: Monday – Friday • 7 am – 10 am LUNCH: Monday – Friday • 11 am – 2 pm $10.95 for a hot home cooked meal Includes freshly brewed sweet tea or lemonade.

MONDAY: Steak 'N Onion Sandwich

5oz. Ribeye cooked to perfection in a baguette, accompanied by seasoned french fries.

TUESDAY: Sliced Honey Ham Plate

Comes with a crusty bread roll and your choice of two sides: stuffing, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, or garlic mashed potatoes with gravy.

WEDNESDAY: Creamy Chicken Alfredo

Poured over bow-tie pasta, chef choice of vegatable and garlic bread.

THURSDAY: Southern Fried Chicken Plate

Hand-breaded fried chicken served with your choice of two sides: mashed potatoes with gravy, mac & cheese, collard greens or corn on the cob.

FRIDAY: Fried Catfish Platter

Served with seasoned fries, coleslaw and a jalapeno or sweet cornbread muffin.

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GALAXY CLUB

GALAXY EVENTS Food available from the Roadhouse Grill from 4 pm – 9 pm

Wine Tasting & Appetizers Friday, Jan. 27 • 6 pm

ENLISTED LOUNGE Club Members: $30 // Non-members: $35 We are tasting 6 wines plus 3 Cavas (Sparkling wine) RSVP Required - www. mp.gg/cv5zo

Latin Night

Friday, Jan. 6 • 9 pm – 2 am SPORTS BAR

Bunco

Wednesday, Jan. 18 • 6 pm – 9 pm SPORTS BAR

Wing Night Call in order: 01638 54 7174

Every Wednesday • 4 pm – 9 pm Order at the bar • Wings: $.60 each (Naked wings only) SAUCE • Buffalo • Garlic Parmesan • Teriyaki • Asian Sweet Chili

Cornhole Tournament

Every Wednesday • 7 pm - 9 pm SPORTS BAR - Sign up with the Sports Bar Bartender.

Trivia Night

Thursdays • 7 pm – 9 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm) SPORTS BAR Take up the quiz for the chance to win a prize.

EMO Night

Friday, Jan. 20 • 7 pm – 11 pm ENLISTED LOUNGE Come enjoy the night with your favorite EMO Music.

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M EG A

Friday, Jan. 20 Doors open at 5:30 pm // Bingo starts at 6:30 pm

GALAXY CLUB BALLROOM Non-Member: $30 // Members: $25

$2,000 in Cash Prizes!

$1,000 Grand Prize!

Food and beverages are available to purchase at the bar.

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AMountains

Are Calling!

IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO GET AWAY TO THE SLOPES THIS WINTER, THEN LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THE FRENCH ALPS SAYS CHRIS WOOLLAM OF ODYSSEY Paid advertorial by Odyssey, Bury St Edmunds. No federal endorsement of advertiser intended.

The first time you walk into Odyssey in Bury St Edmunds you might be tempted to ask "Why is there a snowboard shop in the middle of Suffolk?" The simple fact is, Suffolk is a great base for any snowboarder or skier, because it's so easy for us to get to the Alps and a whole myriad of resort options are just a short plane ride away.

Although driving is definitely possible, the easiest way to get to the mountains is to fly into Geneva and we are lucky to have a lot of choice in how to get there. Geneva is served locally by Stansted, Luton and Gatwick airports and there are numerous airlines that fly these routes, so you can always find a time and price to suit.

From Geneva there are multiple resort options available with an hour or two transfer. Focussing on the French resorts, one of our favourite options for a short break are the resorts in the Portes du Soleil, one of the largest ski

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areas in the world with over 600km of piste to explore.

The most popular resort, Morzine, is only an hour or so from Geneva airport, so you can catch an early flight and be riding by lunchtime! Morzine has something to offer all levels of rider as well as good nightlife and cuisine if you want to burn both ends of the candle! On a powder day head over to the Mont Chery area for fresh tracks all day long. Other resorts in the Portes du Soleil worth checking out are Chatel, a slightly quieter resort with excellent back country access when the snow is good, and Avoriaz, the highest resort in the area.

ABOVE: Snowboarding in Les Deux Alpes.

If you're going to the Alps earlier (or later in the season) it often pays to look at some of the higher altitude resorts to guarantee the best snow conditions. Val Thorens, part of the Three Valleys area, along with Meribel and Courcheval, is the highest ski resort in France at 2,300m and goes up to 3,200m, meaning you'll always find decent conditions. Other higher French resorts we'd highly recommend are Tignes, Les Deux Alpes and Les Arcs/La Plagne, all great resorts in huge ski areas that offer great variety, freeride potential and good parks for freestyle riders.

course, help getting all the best kit for your trip away, come and see us at Odyssey in Bury St Edmunds and we'd be stoked to help!

For all your winter sports needs, you can find us at: Odyssey, 14-15 St Johns St, Bury St Edmunds.

Online at www.surfsnowstyle.com Call us on 01284 753322

It's hard to do justice to the scope and majesty of the French Alps in a brief article like this, so we would implore you to get out there and experience as much as possible while you're here in the UK! If you'd like any more advice on any of the resorts we've mentioned, snowboarding in Europe in general, or, of

ABOVE: Inside the Odyssey shop at Bury St Edmunds.

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LIbrary

LEGO CLUB Thursday, Jan. 26 • 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

All ages are welcome to join us for an afternoon of LEGO building fun.

Each month we will focus on a new challenge! No registration necessary.

Scavenger Hunt

All week long Find the pictures hidden around the library to earn a prize! Check out a new Scavenger Hunt every Monday!

Storytime with WIC

Wednesday, Jan. 25 Join us and the representatives from WIC as we come together to read a story and create a fun winter themed craft

Storytime & Craft

Every Wednesday • 11 am Join us every Wednesday for a wonderful story and craft. All young children welcome!

STEAM Saturday

Saturday, Jan. 21 • 2 pm – 4 pm Paint brushes, watercolor, and snowflakes galore! A very artsy STEAM Saturday is what we have in store! Join us for our monthly STEAM Saturday where we'll put our STEAM minds to work and create some fun art!.

L I B R A R Y CLOSURES Monday, Jan. 2: New Years Day Observed Friday, Jan. 13: USAFE Day Monday, Jan. 16: Martin Luthar King Jr. Day

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POTTERfiEADS POTTERHEADS READING CHALLENGE

Monday, 23 January – Saturday, Feb. 11

Calling all witches and wizards!

Join us in our first annual Potter Reading Challenge Stop by the library to get sorted into your Hogwarts House and pick up your house reading log. Then read and log the minutes on your House Reading Log. When the log is full, return it to the library to earn points for your house. The house with the most points at the end of the reading challenge will win the House Cup and we will celebrate everyone’s reading efforts at our Potterheads Party!

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MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS

Pollywiggles Playgroup Every Thursday • 10 am – 12 pm RAF MILDENHALL YOUTH CENTER GYM Hosted by EFMP and open to all Tri-base families, Pollywiggles provides inclusive play through a variety of activities for children aged 0-5 and fosters a spirit of community and cohesion by providing a safe space for caregivers to share ideas and experiences.

Pre-arrival Orientation

Sponsorship Training

Bundles for Babies

TEAMS Employment Workshop

EZ PCS

Lunch & Learn: Emotional Intelligence

Wednesday, Jan. 4 • 3 pm – 4:30 pm Learn valuable information to help your family plan your move to RAF Mildenhall.

Monday, Jan. 9 • 9 am – 12:30 pm Designed to teach soon-to-be and new parents basic parenting and financial skills to help them prepare for their new baby from birth to college. Receive a $50 AAFES gift card per baby. This program is funded by the Air Force Aid Society.

Wednesday, Jan. 11 • 9:30 am – 12 pm Refresh your memory and keep up-to-date with recent changes on all the requirements for your relocation.

Spouse In-processing Orientation

Wednesday, Jan. 18 • 9 am – 1 pm Essential in-processing forum to learn about the area, wealth of resources, and connect with the community.

Monday, Jan. 23 • 9:30 am – 11 am Learn how to help inbound personnel with a smooth relocation to the UK.

Thursday, Jan. 19 • 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Friday, Jan. 20 • 8:30 am – 12:30 pm TEAMS is a Transition Assistance Program workshop designed to help spouses with the transition process and is facilitated by the Department of Labor. Open to ALL spouses.

Wednesday, Jan. 25 • 12 pm – 1:30 pm Emotional intelligence, also known as EQ, is the capability of individuals to recognize their own emotions and those of others, discern between different feelings and label them appropriately. To use emotional information to guide thinking and behavior, and manage and/or adjust emotions to adapt to environments or achieve one’s goal(s).

Follow @MildenhallMFRC for all the latest updates!

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JOB SEEKERS LOOK NO FURTHER!

HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE The 100th Force Support Squadron has a place for you! Every team member is a significant player in the overall success of our mission.

AREAS FOR JOB OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE: • Arts & Crafts • Auto Hobby Complex • Bob Hope Community Center • Bowling Center • Child & Youth Services • Fitness Center • Galaxy Club • Lodging • Outdoor Recreation

Apply today at www.usajobs.gov Questions? Contact the NAF Human Resources Office (HRO) Call: 01638 54 3682 // Email: 100FSS.HROSTAFF@us.af.mil HOURS OF OPERATION (Building 460) Monday: 8 am – 3 pm // Tuesday: 8 am – 3 pm // Wednesday: 10 am – 3 pm Thursday: 8 am – 3 pm // Friday: 8 am – 3 pm

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Outdoor Recreation

Norfolk Coastal Walk View Grey Seals & their pups!

Saturday, Jan. 7 $15 per person We’ll visit the coastal villages of Winterton & Horsey to experience the wonderful creatures in their own natural habitat. Includes transportation, parking, and entry fees.

NEW!

Paintball Evening Session

Thursday, Feb. 2 $100 per person // R4R: $30 Spend the evening pitting your tactical skills in combat against an opposing team, you’ll get 1000 paintballs, upgraded weapon system, full combat gear and face protection. Transport and entry fees included.

Edinburgh Whisky & Castle Tour Saturday, Feb. 18 - Monday, Feb. 20 $185 per person - Open to ages 18 years and older only Reserve your space now for President’s Day Weekend.

Become a “one-hour-whisky-expert” at this five-star visitor attraction at the top of Edinburgh's Royal Mile. We'll take in splendor of Edinburgh Castle, one of the most exciting historic sites in Western Europe. The scenery will take your breath away. We will also throw in a hike to Arthur’s seat where you can take in views of the entire city of Edinburgh.

NEW!

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Alpaca Trek

Saturday, Feb. 25 $60 per person // R4R: $30 Come and meet the alpacas at Hilly Ridge. This is a wonderful experience for everyone including families, couples, and children of all age groups. Alpacas can calm and enchant you with their wonderful individual personalities. Transport included.

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Intro to

Mountain

Biking Saturday, Feb. 11 & Mar. 11 $40 per person // $20 with own equipment Open to ages 16 years & older only.

Join our new programmer, Allan, for an introduction to your local biking scene. You’ll spend the session learning basic skills or brushing up on your existing knowledge. Includes transportation, bike, and helmet.

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Outdoor Recreation

DEEP DIVING WITH

SHARKS Follow @RAF.Mildenhall.Outdoor.Recreation for all the latest updates.

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Sunday, Mar. 12 $350 per person // R4R: $100 - Open to ages 12 and older only.

Join us for an adrenaline-fueled day as we head for the Bear Grylls Adventure Park in Birmingham. Scuba dive or snorkel through a giant Megalodon jaw, pass through stunning coral and rock work theming, and into a maze of flooded compartments in a simulated shipwreck.

Explore this all-encompassing underwater world alongside aquatic creatures, including Black Tip Reef Sharks, Starry Pufferfish, Cownose Rays, Queen Angelfish, and Lipstick Tang, as well as bluelined snappers, Guinea Fowl Puffers, and Doctorfish. You’ll also get to try out one of Europe's highest rope courses and a chance to try your hand at axe throwing.

NEW!

Snowdonia Hike & Spa Experience Weekend Mar. 24 – 26

$285 per person // R4R: $200 Open to 18 years & older only.

First, it’s a day of hiking up one of the highest peaks in the UK at Snowdonia National Park in north Wales.

Then, we’ll spend the next morning relaxing at one of the UK finest spas. Treatments are extra and need to be pre-booked. Call ODR today to book this special trip.

Transportation, lodging, and half day spa pass included.

Wales Zip Lining Adventure Weekend Mar. 24 – 26

$285 per person // R4R: $200 Open to 18 years & older only.

This weekend is packed with adventure. We’re taking on the World’s fastest zip line, going quarry karting, and hiking up one of the highest peaks in the UK at Snowdonia National Park in North Wales. Price includes transportation, lodging, zip lining and quarry kart rental.

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Outdoor Recreation

OUTDOOR RECREATION SUPPLY

Everything you need for your next adventure or home project available to hire now! Download the list at 100FSS.com/outdoor-recreation-center

Bicycle

Service Outdoor Recreation offers a wide range of bicycle maintenance services. Fees are based on an hourly maintenance rate plus any parts required.

Stop by or call for more information.

Follow @RAF.Mildenhall.Outdoor.Recreation for all the latest updates.

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DISCOUNT Directory

The Discount Directory provides a listing of local stores that have informed us they provide discounts to USAF personnel M I LD E N HALL 10% AAFES Exchange Card

10% 10% on first day of use

B URY ST E D M U N D S 15% 10% 10%

10%

15%

10%

15% 10%

10%

If you’re aware of any stores that offer discounts to USAF personnel not listed here please contact us on 100fss.marketing@us.af.mil

BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE 100 FSS MARKETING DEPARTMENT No federal endorsement of stores intended.

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YOUTH Programs

Making Memories in the Dawg Pound Energy, Enthusiasm and Excellence!

Meet your award winning RAFM Youth Programs team SOURCE: nays.org/blog/making-memories-in-thedawg-pound

T

he Youth Sports staff at RAF Mildenhall Youth Programs in England watched with great admiration the resilience and resolve displayed by its youth sports participants during the pandemic. And it tapped into that energy and enthusiasm for participating while committing to enhancing its programs for all involved through an exciting new idea which earned it a prestigious Excellence in Youth Sports Award.

RIGHT:

From left to right, Chad Barkalow, Dave Wilcox James Ussery.

(Youth Sports Directors) BELOW:

Alvin Koposko.

(Youth Director).

The Excellence in Youth Sports Award (nays.org/awards/ excellence-awards/) is given for a specific initiative, process, project, campaign, element or component of a program that goes above and beyond. This invitation-only award recognizes the innovative ways organizations that have

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YOUTH Programs

We love being here and the parents and the volunteers and the kids see that earned the Better Sports for Kids Quality Program Provider designation (nays.org/quality/) are making their programs stand out and truly become excellent.

Through its Mad Dawg Youth Sports Initiative it dialed into three key areas that has made a difference in its programming: First, it rebranded its programs, incorporating a Mad Dawg logo to promote togetherness and dedication among staff, volunteers, and participants.

Making Memories in the Dawg Pound - National Alliance for Youth Sports nays.org/blog/ making-memories-in-the-dawgpound/ 2/14 "You have to love what you do," says Chad Barkalow, the Youth Sports Director at RAF Mildenhall

and a Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA). "We love being here and the parents and the volunteers and the kids see that." Secondly, the staff presents Top Dawg awards to its top coaches and volunteers based on the individual's dedication, their communication with their teams, how they interact with players, how they promote the program's values, and more.

"We really want our coaches and our volunteers to know how much we appreciate them," Barkalow says. "They're having fun, they're seeing the change and they want to come back." And third, it has upgraded its community outreach efforts and recruits new volunteers to help improve, innovate, and support the program goals. Plus,

ABOVE:

The RAF Mildenhall Youth Programs Dawg Pound logo and mascot.

the initiative is being shared with other Air Force bases nearby.

This exciting new initiative is helping retain coaches, inspire new volunteers to step forward, and provide fun-filled experiences for the kids competing in and around the Dawg Pound.

For more information about all the fantastic Youth Programs, please visit 100fss.com/youth-programs

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

01638 54 2042

GIVE PARENTS A BREAK & Kid's Night Out

Friday, Jan. 27 • 6 pm – 10 pm REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Youth Programs for youth ages 5 (must be in Kindergarten) to 12 years.

Child Development Center for infants of 6 weeks to youth 5 years.

Give Parents a Break is a FREE program for eligible members and is sponsored by the AF Aid Society. However, families must have a referral voucher or certificate at the time of registration issued by a Unit Commander, First Sergeant, Chaplain, doctor/medical professional, Family Advocacy, Youth Programs or Child Development Center Director, or the Military & Family Readiness Center.

Kid's Night Out: $28 per child.

Register by noon on the Wednesday before care is provided along with all required paperwork. Call the CDC at 01638 54 2042 or the Youth Center at 01638 54 5437 if you have any questions.

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TAKE A LOOK AT THESE BONUSES: Receive a one time payment of $300 for just becoming a FCC provider or renewing your certification!

Plus, receive a one-time payment of $200 per child when you open up your doors for full time care to any child that is on the Child Development Center (CDC) waiting list!

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Contact Tekarra Powell tekarra.powell.1@us.af.mil

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

Why Walk When You Can Dance!

Ballet Classes at the RAF Mildenhall Youth Center Youth Beginner Class: Thursdays, 4 pm - 4:30 pm Youth Intermediate Class: Thursdays, 4:30 pm - 5:20 pm Tiny Tots (3-5 year olds): Tuesdays, 10 am - 10:30 am Adult Ballet Stretch Workout: Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 11:30 am THE DANCE FORM FOCUSES on discipline, posture, and expression.

We're lucky to have an instructor at RAF Mildenhall who is deeply rooted in the tradition of European Ballet.

Ms Bostock has been teaching in the tribase area since 1988 and her favorite part of teaching ballet to children is “watching them grow into talented, sometimes famous ballerinas”.

She also loves “to teach her students French”, as many ballet terms are in other languages, and teaching the “focus, art, sport, movement, and teamwork” that ballet is rooted in.

Ms Bostock has seen children find a passion for dance, seen them find a beautiful way to express themselves, and

been able to introduce a motivation for organization and discipline. She says that these two factors, in particular, are the most valuable elements to start off with.

IMAGES: Ms Bostock and ballet students.

Classes are currently available for children from age 3 to age 10. Children who currently go to the CDC can even be escorted by Youth Center staff straight from the CDC to the Youth Center for classes at the end of the day.

If you would like to introduce the family to the art of ballet, Ms Bostock recommends starting with watching the Nutcracker, as it is a fairy tale story many people know and is great for all ages. For the more mature crowd, she recommends Swan Lake, as it is classic and beautiful, while aimed at adults. She also recommends Peter and the Wolf, or Ballet Don Quixote.

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Start 2023 with yummy food!

Fiery Wings Challenge Thursday • January 19 9pm - 11pm | FREE Can you handle the heat? Try devouring a full pound of our Ghost Chili Pepper wing. The three fastest competitors will win a prize!

Come to the Bistro at the Liberty Club and try our January special, the Burrito Bowl!

Mon - Fri | 11am - 2pm Vegetarian loaded bowl with chipotle lime & cilantro rice, bean & corn salsa, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, cheese, avocado, and finished with a chipotle drizzle - $12.95 * Add grilled chicken for $4.50

Too busy during the day to stop by?

No worries, we have dinner too!

Bring the whole family to our new weekly Mexican Buffet. Starting in January, we have tacos, nachos, enchiladas, and more every Wednesday night from 5pm to 7:30pm at the Liberty Club!

Adults $13.95 Children (5-12) $5

Looking for something to take home instead?

This month’s special at the Pizza Place is the Winter Warmer! chorizo, salami, and black olives with our mozzarella blend on a marinara base.

Small $13.25 Medium $15.25 Large $18.75

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Interested in a night full of entertainment? Take a seat with one of our Spotlight trips!

Cirque du Soleil Kurios Sunday • February 19 | All £86 Transportation & ticket

Book of Mormon Monday • January 16 (MLK Day) | All £75 Transportation & theatre ticket

Get out your passports...

Enjoy your vacation to the fullest with one of our pre-planned international trips!

Paris 3-Day Saturday • January 14 Adult £299 • Child (2-11) • £249 Infant £90

Coach transportation, 2-night bed & breakfast accommodation with free time in Paris and a visit to Sacre Cour & Palace du Tretre. Single supplement £90

Brugge Extended Day Saturday • January 28 Adult £99 • Child (2-11) £60 • Infant £30

Coach transportation, channel crossing, & free time in Brugge

Amsterdam 3-Day Friday • February 3 Adult £299 • Child (2-11) £249 • Infant £90

Coach transportation, ferry crossing, 2-night bed & breakfast accommodation, tour of a diamond centre, and visit to Delft Pottery.

Single supplement £90 RAF LAKENHEATH

Or stay within a stone’s throw!

Dover Castle

Saturday • January 28 Adult £48 • Child (5-17) £39 • Infant £15 Transportation & Dover Castle entry

Take a trip to the capital city to see all London has to offer!

Leeds Castle

London Dungeon

Transportation & Leeds Castle entry

Sunday • January 15 Adult £45 • Child (3-15) £41 • Infant £15

Saturday • February 4 Adult £46 • Child (4-15) £40 • Infant £15

Transportation & London Dungeon entry

Blenheim Palace

Tower of London

Sunday • February 5 Adult £53 • Child (5-16) £40 • Infant £15

Sunday • January 22 Adult £52 • Child (5-15) £39 • Infant £15

Transportation and entry to the palace, park, and gardens

Transportation & Tower of London entry

Jack the Ripper & 18+ Late Night London Saturday • January 28 | Adults Only £47 Transportation, a two-hour Jack the Ripper walking tour, and free time to explore

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City of Bath Saturday • January 21 Adult £40 • Child (3-14) £38 • Infant £15 Transportation only

Stonehenge Inner Circle & Windsor Sunday • February 5 | All £80

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Arts & Crafts

Family Child Care - RAFL

Lodging (Gateway Inn)

Building: 404 // Call: 2644 Mon - Fri: 9 am - 5 pm

Email: tekarra.powell.1@us.af.mil Mon - Fri: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Building: 459 // Call: 2407 Open: 24/7

Auto Hobby Complex

Galaxy Club

Building: 240 // Call: 2480/1480 Mon - Fri: 9 am - 5 pm

American Roadhouse Building: 437 // Call: 2680 Mon - Fri: Breakfast: 7 am - 10 am Lunch: 11 am - 2 pm Weds - Sat: Dinner: 4 pm - 9 pm Cashier Cage Call: 2683 Mon - Fri: 11 am - 1:30 pm & 2 pm - 3 pm Sports Bar Call: 7174 Weds - Thurs: 4 pm - 9 pm Fri: 3 pm - 2 am / Sat: 4 pm - 2 am Sun: 4 pm - 9 pm Tudor Bar at Middleton Hall Building: 464 // Call: 4860

Military & Family Readiness Center

Bob Hope Community Center Building: 404 // Call: 2579 Mon - Fri: 8 am - 7 pm Sat: 9 am - 3 pm Bagel Shop Mon - Fri: 7:30 am - 5 pm Sat: 9 am - 3 pm

Bowling Center Building: 160 // Call: 2348 Tues - Thurs: 11 am - 8 pm Fri & Sat: 11 am - 10 pm Closed: Sunday & Monday

Child Development Center Building: 288 // Call: 2042 Mon - Fri: 7 am - 5 pm

Civilian Personnel Building: 435 // Call: 3540 Mon - Thurs: 8 am - 3 pm Friday: 8 am - 10 am

The Daily Grind

Building: 460 // Call: 3406 Mon /Tues / Thur / Fri: 8 am - 5 pm Wed: 11 am - 5 pm

Military Personnel Flight Customer Service Building: 436 // Call: 2222 Mon - Fri (Appointment only) 8 am - 3 pm

Outdoor Recreation Building: 162 // Call: 4283 Mon - Fri: 10 am - 5 pm

Hardstand Fitness Center

Post Office

Building: 849 // Call: 3730 24/7 Access Available

Building: 172 // Call: 7678 Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri: 9 am - 5 pm Weds: 7 am - 5 pm / Sat: 10 am - 1 pm

Northside Fitness Center Building: 463 // Call: 7566 24/7 Access Available

Professional Development Center (Customer Service)

Human Resources Office

Building: 440 // Call: 5933 Mon - Fri: 6 am - 3 pm

Building: 460 // Call: 3682 Mon - Fri: 8 am - 3 pm

VAT Relief Office

located inside the Galaxy Club Building: 437 // Call: 7178 Mon - Fri: 6:30 am - 4 pm Sat: 8 am - 2 pm

Installation Personnel Readiness (IPR)

Education Center

Library

Building: 427 // Call: 2350 Mon - Fri: 8 am - 4 pm

Building: 425 // Call: 2352 Mon/ Wed/Thur/Fri: 10 am - 5 pm Tues: 10 am - 7 pm / Sat: 10 am - 5 pm

Building: 550 // Call: 3317

Building: 450 // Call: 3822 Mon - Fri: 8 am - 12 pm

Youth Center Building: 293 // Call: KIDS (5437) Please visit 100FSS.com to view all programs and class open hours.

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