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CrossroadsVol. 11, No. 9 • March 3, 2006 | Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal | In the Fight!

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Good morning Lajes!Airman First Class Jared Sauvageau, morningshow DJ for Armed Forces Network Detachment6 here at Lajes Field, greets his listeners duringa broadcast. See AFN feature on Page 6. (Photoby Master Sgt. Michael Featherston)

https://info.lajes.af.mil • Crossroads • March 3, 2006 Lajes in the Fight!

PERSPECTIVE

The 65th Air Base Wing Public Affairs staff prepares all editorialcontent in the Crossroads. The 65th ABW Public Affairs Office (Unit7710, APO AE 09720), is located in Bldg. T-100, Room 240.

This funded Air Force newspaper is an authorized weekly publicationfor members of the U.S. military services overseas.

Contents of the Crossroads are not necessarily the official views of,or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense orthe Department of the Air Force.

The Crossroads staff encourages its readers to call, fax or e-mail withideas or corrections. Call 535-3347 to speak to a Crossroads staffmember, fax information to 535-6326, e-mail [email protected].

Col. Robert WinstonCol. Robert WinstonCol. Robert WinstonCol. Robert WinstonCol. Robert Winston .................................................................................................................................................................................... Commander

Capt. Melissa WaheibiCapt. Melissa WaheibiCapt. Melissa WaheibiCapt. Melissa WaheibiCapt. Melissa Waheibi ...................................................................................................................Chief, Public Affairs

1st Lt. Michael Hyland1st Lt. Michael Hyland1st Lt. Michael Hyland1st Lt. Michael Hyland1st Lt. Michael Hyland ............................................................Deputy Chief, Public Affairs

Staff Sgt. Marcus McDonaldStaff Sgt. Marcus McDonaldStaff Sgt. Marcus McDonaldStaff Sgt. Marcus McDonaldStaff Sgt. Marcus McDonald ............................................................ NCOIC, Public Affairs

Staff Sgt. Christin MichaudStaff Sgt. Christin MichaudStaff Sgt. Christin MichaudStaff Sgt. Christin MichaudStaff Sgt. Christin Michaud .......................................................................................... Crossroads Editor

Eduardo LimaEduardo LimaEduardo LimaEduardo LimaEduardo Lima ................................................................................................................... Community Relations Adviser

Lajes Field Editorial Staff

The Commander’s Line is your di-rect link to me for suggestions, kudosand as a way to work problems or is-sues within the 65th Air Base Wingfor which you can’t find another solu-tion.

Your chain of command should al-ways be your first option for praise orproblems -- but when that’s not theanswer, call or e-mail the CC Line.

Col. Robert WinstonCol. Robert WinstonCol. Robert WinstonCol. Robert WinstonCol. Robert Winston65th Air Base Wing commander65th Air Base Wing commander65th Air Base Wing commander65th Air Base Wing commander65th Air Base Wing commander

Commander’sLine

Call 2-4240 ore-mail

[email protected].

Commander’s Line:Fitness Center Sauna opens this springQ: Sir, I’m growing frustrated

that I cannot get a clear answerwhen the gym’s sauna will reopen. Asyou know, the locker room has beenopen for some time, but the saunaremains shut down. There is nothingmore refreshing then after a hard day/week of work, relaxing in a hot sauna,sweating the worries away. Can youplease let me know when the membersof Lajes will be able to use the facilityagain? Thanks for your understandingand help.

A: The saunas are currentlyoperational with the exception

of the duress alarm system. However,

for safety reasons, as outlined in AirForce Fitness and Sports Programsregulations, a duress system must beinstalled to provide an emergencymeans to alert the fitness center staff forthe safety of the customers and person-nel. The alarm systems will be installedwith the on-going fitness center renova-tions. It is expected that the alarmsystems will be installed by the end ofApril with the saunas being availablefor use at that time. On behalf of thefitness center staff and the ServicesSquadron, I would like to thank you foryour continued patience throughout therenovation project for our soon-to-beworld class fitness center.

It happened more than 25 years ago.A woman, walking in an urban neigh-borhood was brutally attacked. Bleed-ing and with critical injuries, she criedout for help.

Her cries fell on deaf ears and shedied. Investigators knocked on doorsseeking information and discovered atragic truth. While more than 15 peopleheard the cry for help, none of themresponded. The reason, “I didn’t want toget involved.”

Of all the noncommittal and trivialphrases used today: “The check is in themail,” “Go on ahead, I’ll be rightbehind you,” “You would like it when?”“Yes sir/ma’am, I’ll get on it rightaway,” none has been more lacking inlove, compassion and common decencythan “I don’t want to get involved,”or“It’s none of my business.”

I wonder, do we say those wordsbecause we are so “busy” that involve-ment in a person’s life is too time

consuming? The experts say it’s easierto relate to “things” rather than“people.” Things don’t talk back, askfor commitments and criticize effort orlack of it. So that must be it … becausewe are willing to work overtime,volunteer to go TDY, accept remoteassignments instead of spending timewith our families or nurturing relation-ships at work, or maybe, we just need to“get away” because people are getting“to close” to us.

Maybe involvement puts us at risk!Then let’s not drive our cars, raise ourchildren, invest in our futures or evenget out of bed in the morning.

Maybe involvement in the lives ofothers does not meet with your “philo-sophical and life moral standards ofpersonal interaction with homosapiens….” Whatever.

Maybe getting involved isn’t on ourlist of priorities and responsibilities.When was the last time that “things”soothed the pains of the heart … andlasts?

Maybe involvement doesn’t have

enough payoffs. Who says we are notthinking of ways to get our piece of thepie? Whatever that “piece of pie” maybe for you.

Friends, enough is enough. Getinvolved. Do what is right! If you wantrespect, earn it and give it.

I have no doubt that if one of thoseindividuals helped that woman thatnight she would have lived.

Involvement means doing to otherswhat you expect them to do for you.Involvement means seeking out thegood of others because you desireothers to see the good in you. Involve-ment means that sometimes sacrifice isthe norm not an inconvenience. Involve-ment means helping others to smile andfeel at peace because you desire ityourself.

Maybe the relevant question is not“What are you dying for, but ratherwhat are you living for?” Get involved,not so that you can have that important“bullet” for your OPR/EPR. Just getinvolved!

By Chap. (Maj.) Kenneth ReyesBy Chap. (Maj.) Kenneth ReyesBy Chap. (Maj.) Kenneth ReyesBy Chap. (Maj.) Kenneth ReyesBy Chap. (Maj.) Kenneth Reyes39th Air Base Wing chaplain

Getting involved: the right thing to do


NEWS

Good to KnowNew traffic law

Effective Monday, base person-nel are not allowed to use cellphones while driving on Depart-ment of Defense installations. Ve-hicle operators and operators ofgovernment-owned vehicles cannotuse cell phones unless the vehicle issafely parked or unless they are us-ing a hands-free device. Wearingportable headphones, earphones orother listening devices is not per-mitted. Noncompliance by anyU.S. Forces personnel results in is-suance of a DD Form 1408, ArmedForces Traffic Ticket.

MPF moveRenovations on building T-112

beginning March 6 will cause Cus-tomer Service to move to the Mis-sion Support Squadron conferenceroom, Pass and ID to move to build-ing T-608 and access to CivilianPersonnel to move to the T-112 southentrance. Call Customer Service at535-1366 for details.

New shuttle serviceA midday shuttle service runs

from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday. Its seven stops oc-cur in the following order: T-708(Fuels/Flight Kitchen), T-612 (pas-senger terminal/CommunicationsSquadron), T-166 (lodging), T-131(dorm), T-415 (clinic/dining hall),T-570 (Civil Engineer Squadron),and T-815 (Security Forces Squad-ron). After the last stop, the bus con-tinues in reverse order. The bus willmake four trips. For details, call Ve-hicle Operations at 535-3151.

Phone serviceTo terminate off-base phone ser-

vice at the Portugal Telecom Officelocated in the Portuguese Terminalbuilding, individuals must provide10-days notice prior to leaving theisland. The PT Office is open Mon-day through Friday from 8:30 a.m.to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.

Phase II of the “Triangle Road construction” is scheduled to be complete the last week ofMarch. Phase I (the newly paved road to the left) concluded two weeks ago. (Photo by 1stLt. Mike Hyland)

Base construction continues

CorrectionOn Page 7 of the Feb. 24 edition of

the Crossroads, the Civilian CategoryII (US) award winner should haveread Paul Carnley, 65th Civil Engi-neer Squadron. The Crossroads Staffapologizes to Mr. Carnley for themistake and congratulates him on theaward.

The Lajes Field 2005 AnnualAwards Banquet took place at the Topof the Rock Club Feb. 18.

CIV CAT II (US)Paul Carnley

By 1st Lt. Mike Hyland65th ABW Public Affairs

Several base constructionprojects are progressing on LajesField this winter.

According to Capt. HollieLosee, Engineering Flight chieffor the 65th Civil EngineerSquadron, Phase I of the “Tri-angle Road construction” iscomplete and Phase II is in fullswing.

“If weather permits, concretewill be poured in the next twoweeks. It will open to trafficaround the last week of March,”she said.

The “Triangle Road construc-tion” began Jan. 16.

Captain Losee said constructionon the Lajes Field main gateshould be complete by the end ofnext week, pending good weather.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony forthe main gate is scheduled forMarch 13.

Work on the new running trackhas stopped due to undergroundcommunications and sewer lineswhich required lowering. The 65thCES is currently working on amodification to the contract andseeking additional funding, Capt.Losee said.

The estimated completion datefor the running track is still to bedetermined. For additional con-struction information, contactCaptain Losee at 535-5211.

CongratulationsMajor Selects!

Robert Belde - 65th MDOSKari Fletcher - USAFE/JAMichael Miley - AMC/A6


NEWS

Good to KnowFPCON Alpha

As a reminder, Lajes Field is inForce Protection Condition Alpha.FPCON Alpha means a generalthreat of possible terrorist activityexists. The nature and extent of thethreat are unpredictable. TeamLajes can do its part by remainingvigilant at all times.

To report suspicious activity, callthe law enforcement desk at 535-3222 or 295-573-222.

IDEA programThe IDEA Program is an incen-

tive program to recognizesubmitters for approved ideas thatbenefit the government by stream-lining processes or improving pro-ductivity and efficiency. It alsorecognizes individuals for intan-gible benefits such as improvingmorale or working conditions. Ideas can be submitted at https://ipds.mont.disa.mil. For more in-formation, call 535-1144.

Toll free callsTo make a call to 1-800, 888,

866, 877 toll-free prefixes, TeamLajes can call DSN 809-4OFFDSN(809-463-3376). Callers do nothave to dial the traditional 94 pre-fix for to access this DSN number.Callers can dial the toll-free num-ber as soon as they hear the dialtone. Using this number instead ofcalling a base operator at a state-side location can help reduce theworkload of base operators, reducethe call holding time incurred, andimprove services to the DSN users.

Customer College bachelor’s classgraduates for Feb. 21 - 23

Staff Sgt. Tiffany Williams, 65th MDOSJesse Davis, 65th SVSTech. Sgt. Allen Abistado, 65th LRSTech. Sgt. Mitchel Thompson , 65th LRS;Lisa Gann, 729th AMSStaff Sgt. Henry Geigenmiller, 65th SVSSenior Airman Kristen Justice, 65th MDSSAirman Mariko Cepeda, 65th LRS;

Paulo Picanço, DeCA;Senior Airman Donald Johnson, 65thCSSRay Harriss, 65th MSSAirman Tanya Hill, 65th CPTSStaff Sgt. Phillip Butcher, 65th LRS;Senior Airman Stefan Watson,65th MDOS

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Ger-RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Ger-RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Ger-RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Ger-RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Ger-many (USAFENS)many (USAFENS)many (USAFENS)many (USAFENS)many (USAFENS) – Tickets for theU.S. Air Forces in Europe AnnualAwards Banquet are available for pur-chase beginning Feb 27.

The USAFE Annual Awards Banquetwill be 6:00 p.m. on March 24 at theRamstein Air Base Officers’ Club. Ticketprices are $27 for club members and$30 for nonmembers. Ticket prices forthe vegetarian option are $21.50 for

club members and $24.50 for nonmem-bers.

The USAFE Annual Awards Banquethonors the command’s outstanding Air-men and civilians competing in the cat-egories of Airmen, NoncommissionedOfficer, Senior NCO, Company GradeOfficer, First Sergeant, and Civilian –Categories I and II. USAFE leaders willannounce the winners from each cat-egory during the event.

Tickets available for USAFE’s Annual Awards Banquet

By 1st Lt. Mike Hyland65th ABW Public Affairs

Armed Forces Network televisionand radio signals could be interuptedperiodically during this year’s “sunoutage” period, which lasts untilMarch 12.

According to a press release providedby the AFN Broadcast Center at the Pen-tagon, Washington D.C., “sun outage-re-lated programming interruptions arecharacterized by a complete loss of sig-nal for as much as several minutes. Theinterruptions occur when the sun’s posi-tion aligns with broadcast satellites andEarth-station receivers. The sun’s radia-tion overpowers the broadcast signalcausing this disruption of service.”

Master Sgt. Sean Lehman, operationssuperintendent of AFN Det. 6 here atLajes Field, said the outages shouldn’tcause many problems.

“Fortunately, the signal never breaks

up for very long. But if there’s a problem,give us a call,” he said. “I’ve seen plentyof outages in my 17 years in the Air Force,and they never last for more than a fewminutes.”

According to the AFN press release,“The effect of sun outages on satellite-delivered programming received by theDefense Media Center in Riverside, Ca-lif., will be minimal because alternate sat-ellite feeds of incoming programmingcan be used to avoid sun outages. How-ever, worldwide AFN affiliates may expe-rience more significant disruption due totheir reliance on a single satellite feed ofthe AFN services.”

The seasonal outages occur in both thespring and fall, with this spring’s outagebeing most severe from Saturday toWednesday.

For additional information, or to re-port a reception problem, call AFN at535-3497.

The deadline for ticket purchase isMarch 16 and can be purchased fromwing command chief master sergeantsor organization first sergeants. Both ci-vilians and military members of allranks are welcome to attend.

For more information, contact yourwing command chief master sergeantor first sergeant.

Note: The next Customer College bachelor’s class will be Tuesday through Thursday.

Sun outage period causesperiodic AFN interruption


NEWS

Last week, the Army and AirForce Exchange Service be-gan offering 5- gallonCulligan water bottles and wa-ter coolers for exchange cus-tomers to purchase or renthere.

“In the first five days,AAFES rented 17 coolers, sold8 and sold more than 42 5-gal-lon bottles,” said Laura Meyer,Azores Exchange executiveassistant.

“We are excited to expandour Culligan assortment forthe Lajes Community,” saidStephanie Burns, AAFES Gen-eral Manager. “We have beenworking with headquarterssince September to develop theCulligan program to includecooler rentals and 5-gallonwater bottles. There were lo-gistical challenges to over-

AAFES offers water coolerscome but our hard work haspaid off. We appreciate ourcustomers being patient andlook forward to growing thebusiness.”

Customers can now rent orpurchase from two differenttypes of water coolers at theshoppette.

Cold water only coolers canbe rented for $10 a month, andhot and cold water coolers areavailable for $12.50 a month.

Customers may also pur-chase the coolers, which are110 voltage.

“If a customer wishes topurchase the cooler, cold wa-ter only coolers are $199 whilehot and cold coolers are$259,” explained Mrs. Meyer.

Customers can rent or pur-chase coolers from theshoppette during their regularbusiness hours.

In late March, AAFES

By Staff Sgt.By Staff Sgt.By Staff Sgt.By Staff Sgt.By Staff Sgt.Christin MichaudChristin MichaudChristin MichaudChristin MichaudChristin Michaud

65th ABW Public Affairs

Staff Sgt. Michael Thomas, 65th Civil Engineer Squadron, sings“Amazing Grace” during the 2006 Lajes Field African-AmericanHeritage Banquet at the Top of the Rock Club ballroom Friday. Lt.Col. John Oliver, 65th Services commander, served as keynotespeaker. (Photo by 1st Lt. Mike Hyland)

Heritage

AirmanAirmanAirmanAirmanAirmanThe following Airmen Basic will be promoted

to Senior Airman in March: Jabrail Chapman,65th Communication Squadron; Renee Bryce,65th Mission Support Squadron; Ei leenBollinger, 65th Services Squadron; CameronHoughtaling, 65th Services Squadron

Staff SergeantStaff SergeantStaff SergeantStaff SergeantStaff SergeantThe following Senior Airmen will be promoted

to Staff Sergeant in March: Louis Cavallaro,65th Communicat ions Squadron; SydneyKneubuhl, 65th Logistics Readiness Squadron;Kristen Justice, 65th Medical Support Squad-ron; Pamela Bannister, 65th Security ForcesSquadron; Chad Goff, 65th Security ForcesSquadron; Jarvar Barr, 729th Air MobilitySquadron; Jeffery Wysocky, 729th Air MobilitySquadron

TTTTTechnical Sergeantechnical Sergeantechnical Sergeantechnical Sergeantechnical SergeantThe following Staff Sergeants will be pro-

moted to Technical Sergeant in March: StevenMountz, 65th Operations Support Squadron;Michielle Henderson, 729th Air Mobility Squad-ron; Marcus Nelson, 729th Air Mobility Squad-ron

Master SergeantMaster SergeantMaster SergeantMaster SergeantMaster SergeantThe following Technical Sergeant will be pro-

moted to Master Sergeant in March: TonyaBoone, 65th Operations Support Squadron

Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior Master SergeantMaster SergeantMaster SergeantMaster SergeantMaster SergeantThe following Master Sergeant will be pro-

moted to Senior Master Sergeant in March: PaulFirman, Armed Forces Network, Detachment 6

First LieutenantFirst LieutenantFirst LieutenantFirst LieutenantFirst LieutenantThe following Second Lieutenant will be

promoted to First Lieutenant in March: JasonSchenck - 65th Comptroller Squadron

CaptainCaptainCaptainCaptainCaptainThe following First Lieutenant will be pro-

moted to Captain in March: Barney King, 65thCivil Engineer Squadron

Lieutenant ColonelLieutenant ColonelLieutenant ColonelLieutenant ColonelLieutenant ColonelThe following Major will be promoted to Lieu-

tenant Colonel in March: Derek Grimes, 65th AirBase Wing Staff

March Promotions

See COOLER on Page 8

Best OCONUS Commissary nomineeThe Lajes Field Commissary has been named best

in Europe by DeCA Europe and now goes on tocompete in the FY 05 OCONUS Large CommissaryCompetition. The winner will be selected in May.


FEATURE

It’s like getting dessert after eatingeverything else on your plate.

With a goal of providing commandinformation through a venue of broad-casting yesterday’s classics and today’shits, the radio section of Det. 6, Ameri-can Forces Network Lajes does theirpart to keep the base communityhealthy and happy.

“Our role is to let the base commu-nity know what’s going on around Lajeswhile at the same time providing thementertainment,” said Staff Sgt. SongJordan, NCOIC of radio and produc-tion at AFN Lajes. “Instead of havingcommercials that sell products, we sellideas and information during our radioshows.”

An assignment to Lajes is a first formost of the Airmen at AFN Lajes,Sergeant Jordan explained.

“This is a huge learning process foreveryone involved,” she said. “As theylearn more, they can start adding more

bells and whistles, which will add to theoverall listening experience.”

Airman 1st Class Jimmy McGuffin,host of Island 96’s Retro Café, said heenjoys his assignment to the Azores.

“This has been an excellent base tolearn the in’s and out’s of my jobalongside other young broadcasters,”he said. “I’ve gotten a chance to get toknow a lot of people while at the sametime have a job that allows me to playmusic and make commercials all day. Ican’t think of another job like that.”

One of Airman McGuffin’s fellowradio broadcasters, Airman 1st ClassTroy Davis Jr., echoed those sentiments.

“Let’s just say none of my former jobsoffered to send me to a beautiful islandto work,” Airman Davis said. “Workingat AFN has been an amazing experi-ence.”

Changes are on the way for the radiosection, according to Master Sgt. SeanLehman, AFN Lajes’ operations superin-tendent.

“Our radio audience can lookforward to some revitalized shows and

AFN Lajes radio provides news, entertainmenta lot more energy on the air,” SergeantLehman said. “We’ll still have the samecommunity participation and alwayslook for chances to put voices fromaround the base on the radio.

“We have a young team full of driveand enthusiasm,” he explained. “Theylove their job and hopefully that comesacross over the airwaves.”

Airman Davis said one of thechallenges of the job is knowing howyou’re doing.

“It’s often hard to measure how we’redoing since many times we don’t get alot of feedback from our listeners,” heexplained.

A radio survey is currently incirculation to get some feedback,explained Master Sgt. Sean Lehman,AFN Lajes’ operations superintendent.

“Although we sometimes get unoffi-cial feedback from our audience, thisofficial forum will give listeners anopportunity to have a say in what theywant to hear,” he said. “People at Lajesshould be on the lookout for the radiosurvey and take the time to fill it out.”

Morning Show DJ Airman First Class Jared Sauvageau talks to Morning Show sidekick Airman First Class Jimmy McGuffin during anArmed Forces Network broadcast at Lajes Field. AFN broadcasts three radio programs: the Morning Show from 6 to 10 a.m., the RetroShow from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Country Show from 3 to 5 p.m.. (photo by Master Sgt. Michael Featherston)

By Staff Sgt. Marcus McDonaldBy Staff Sgt. Marcus McDonaldBy Staff Sgt. Marcus McDonaldBy Staff Sgt. Marcus McDonaldBy Staff Sgt. Marcus McDonald65th Air Base Wing Public Affairs


FEATURERetired Army sergeant fought for Germany in WWII

Army veteran PeterDoering spoke to approxi-mately 100 people at thebase theater Monday abouthis WWII experience fightingwith the German Armybefore joining the U.S.military.

Mr. Doering was part ofthe Hitler Boys, a group ofchildren the Nazis providedmilitary training to aspreparation for entrance intothe Hitler Youth. Mr. Doeringsaid that at 10-years old hequalified on several weaponsincluding a pistol, grenadeand machine gun.

He recalled that theHitler Boys group placedhim into battle several timesas a child. A typical assign-ment his group received wasto dig ditches to stop advanc-ing enemy tanks. On one ofthese assignments, he and hisgroup heard mortars comingfrom the sea, followed bythree advancing Red Armysoldiers.

“I pulledmy handgrenade outand threw ittowardthem. I sawthat orangefire ballflame upand thenheard a shotand realizedI was hit inmy arm,” hesaid.

Doeringwas declaredunfit forbattle after his injury andnever fought for the Nazisagain. At the end of WWII,Mr. Doering left Germanyfor the United States.

“I wanted the good life,”he said. “I studied theconstitution and I wantedthat.”

Mr. Doering attempted to

join the Air Force, butsubsequently declined afterlearning he was too old at 26to begin preparations forpilot training. He subse-quently enlisted in the Armyand worked most of hiscareer as an interrogator.Even in his golden years, Mr.Doering is confident in hismilitary skill.

“I cannot fight very wellat 74, but I can still do somegood interrogations.”

Mr. Doering opened up aquestion and answer periodafter his speech and wasinquired about his receptionin the United States afterleaving Germany.

“I had relatives in theU.S., so I was received verywell,” he said. “But when Iwould meet strangers, Iwould tell them I was fromSwitzerland.”

The audience askedseveral questions thataddressed Germany’scivilian population and theirknowledge of the concentra-tion camps.

“We weretold concen-trationcamps werework camps.They told us‘the Jews’had to payback all themoney theysent to othercountries,”he said. “InGermany,we had thesame greatdepressionthat wasoccurring

in the U.S., but we also hadto pay other countries fromWWI. You ask, how didHitler, come to power? Hemade promises; promises ofrestoring Germany. Peopleweren’t scared of Hitler, theywere scared of the Gestapo;the system. Hitler was theman who gave the people

back Germany.”Another question a crowd

member asked Mr. Doeringwas if he had ever seen Hitlerup close.

“He was closer to me thanyou are now,” he told thecrowd member, who wassitting in the second row.“When I was in the HitlerBoys, (Hitler) shook the handof the boy in front of me.That night I went home andcried that the fuehrer didn’tshake my hand. That showsyou what brainwashingdoes.”

Mr. Doering had a simpleconclusion for his time spentin the Hitler Boys.

“Nobody in their rightmind would ever do thatagain.”

Mr. Doering lives on

Retired U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Peter Doering speaks to audiencemembers at the conclusion of his WWII German Army lectureMonday at the base theater. Mr. Doering belonged to a group calledthe Hitler Boys as a youth in Germany before immigrating to theUnited States. (Photo by 1st Lt. Mike Hyland)

By 1st Lt. Mike HylandBy 1st Lt. Mike HylandBy 1st Lt. Mike HylandBy 1st Lt. Mike HylandBy 1st Lt. Mike Hyland65th ABW Public Affairs

Terceira with his wife Karinand is a frequent visitor ofthe Lajes Library. After manyconversations with Mrs.Patricia Arnold, Librarydirector, she asked Mr.Doering to share his uniqueexperience with the Lajescommunity as part of aProject Wizard speakingengagement.

“I asked if he served inWWII, and much to mysurprise, I learned he servedunder Hitler. I thought it wasjust a unique opportunity tohave him speak,” she said.

“We’re always in search ofunique and different stories,and the best way to find themis to get to know yourcustomers and find out abouttheir experiences andtalents,” Mrs. Arnold said.

“I saw that orange fireball flame up andthen heard a shot andrealized I was hit in myarm.”

- Peter Doering


COMMUNITY

Childrens’ Internet safety starts with parentsBy 1st Lt. Mike HylandBy 1st Lt. Mike HylandBy 1st Lt. Mike HylandBy 1st Lt. Mike HylandBy 1st Lt. Mike Hyland

65th ABW Public Affairs

Each summer, a few people off thecoasts of Florida and Hawaii are bittenby sharks while surfing and the entirecountry comes down with shark attackhysteria.

While these incidents occur in thesame low numbers each year, andshouldn’t strike too much fear into thehearts of ocean surfers, a much morevicious predator than sharks lurks theplayground of a different kind ofsurfer—children on the Internet.

Children surfing the Internet canleave themselves vulnerable to severaltypes of predators.

“Pedophiles posing as teenagers areknown to frequent chat rooms,” said Lt.Col. John Roden, chief of Wing Safety.“Online predators also seek to gainpersonal information such as phonenumbers and addresses that can put thechildren and their families at risk.”

Parents have options available forprotecting their children from Internetdangers. Colonel Roden said parentscan take advantage of several content-blocking tools offered by Internetproviders and computer operatingsystems, but parents must becomecomputer literate in order to under-stand and use these tools. He advisedthat providing proper Internet safety forchildren will take time.

“Parents should spend time on thecomputer with their child and keep it ina common area of the house. Find outwhere else they are logging on, at theschool, the library and friend’s homes,and learn what protection is used at

these locations.”Once

children beginto reach theteenage years,they sometimessurpass theirparent’stechnologicalknowledge andend up trouble-shooting firewall, ISP and LANproblems for the family computerthemselves.

“Once a child reaches the teenageyears more unsupervised use can begiven, but all Internet activity shouldbe monitored by parents,” ColonelRoden said.

Before children begin to maturewith adolescence, they should berestricted from some Internet actionscompletely.

“Children can unintentionallyprovide their parents personalinformation. Children should not beallowed to use chat rooms sincepersonal information can beobtained about family members justby asking certain unassumingquestions,” Colonel Roden said.

Although Internet use can causeabundant potential for danger, theeducational benefits can’t be denied.

“In this day and age most teachersuse the Internet on a daily basis,” saidDepartment of Defense Schools teacherCarter Hoff. ”The Internet can exposestudents to a vast range of informationand experiences as well as promoteinteractive learning.

“Through the Internet, students can

communicate with other studentsanywhere in the world, allowing themto share experiences and differingviewpoints. The Internet also allowsfor frequent communication betweenparents and teachers, closing the gapbetween home and school.”

Although a lot more sharks seem toswim around in the oceans of theInternet, the surfers there have plentymore than a wet suit for protection.

hopes to add Culligan crock pots to theirinventory. The crock pots are Culliganwater dispensers that can be purchasedfor about $40, according to Mrs. Meyer.Because of the size, the crock pots areeasy to maintain and dishwasher safe.

Although the Culligan man won’t bedelivering bottles to homes, AAFES hastried to make it as easy as possible forcustomers.

“The 5-gallon bottles of purifieddrinking water are easy for customersto obtain,” Mrs. Meyer said. “They areoffered at both the shoppette and CarCare Center.”

COOLER from Page 4 Bottles cost $6.50 each plus a $5 de-posit. After the first bottle, the $5 de-posit will be credited with the return ofthe empty bottle.

AAFES also offers fluorinated drink-ing water which contains the recom-mended daily allowance of fluoride bythe American Dental Association.

Offices who wish to participate in theCulligan water program can take ad-vantage of a special AAFFES discount.

Any office wishing to use Culliganwater will receive 10 percent off theregular price of all 5-gallon bottles and10 percent off the purchase of any wa-ter cooler

For those offices not wishing to pur-

chase a cooler, regular rental chargeswill apply. Water can not be purchasedusing the government purchase creditcard.

In addition to sales and rentals,AAFES offers a cooler cleaning servicefor $15 per cleaning. Culligan watercoolers should be cleaned every four tosix months, while crock pots should becleaned after the every 5-gallon bottle.

More information about Culliganproducts as we well as cooler cleaninginstructions can be found atwww.aafes.com/culligan/about.asp.

For more information on the water,call the shoppette at 535-3280.


COMMUNITY

Advanced education fairscheduled for Thursday

By Staff Sgt. Marcus McDonaldBy Staff Sgt. Marcus McDonaldBy Staff Sgt. Marcus McDonaldBy Staff Sgt. Marcus McDonaldBy Staff Sgt. Marcus McDonald65th ABW Public Affairs

Lajes Department of Defense IDcardholders have a chance to see whateducational opportunities await themduring an advanced education fair nextweek.

Representatives from each of the fourcolleges represented on base – EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University, Univer-sity of Maryland University College,University of Oklahoma and CentralTexas College – and staff from theeducation center will be availableThursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. outsidethe base commissary.

“Next week’s education fair will givethe Lajes community a chance to seewhat educational opportunities areavailable here,” said Michael Schendel,65th Mission Support SquadronEducation and Training Flight chief.

“All of our college field representa-

tives will be on hand at the sameconvenient time and place to answerany questions you may have aboutfurthering your education … true one-stop shopping,” he said.

Advanced education provides manybenefits, Mr. Schendel explained.

“Furthering your education im-proves your skills on the job, increasesyour promotion opportunities, andgives you more qualifications for otheremployment within and outside thearmed services,” he said. “It also makesyou a more knowledgeable andinformed citizen.”

Mr. Schendel encouraged maximumparticipation at the event.

“The education fair will help you getup-to-date information on educationprograms available to you here atLajes,” he said. “Don’t miss this oppor-tunity.”

For more information, call the baseeducation center at 535-3355.

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Master Sgt. Deborah Corder, 65th Services Squadron, hands Capt. BradStebbins, 65th Operations Support Squadron a cup of chili as ElizabethHealey, 729th Air Mobility Squadron, watches during the Chili Cook-offat the base chapel Tuesday. Proceeds from the event benefited theAmerican Red Cross. (Photos by 1st Lt. Mike Hyland)

Recycling TipsPlasticCan Recycle - plastic bottles,jars, boxes and bagsCan’t Recycle - if they aregreasy or were filled withchemical or hazardous materialsGlassCan Recycle - jars and bottlesCan’t Recycle - photos, plasti-cized paper, x-rays, waxedpaper, toxic or hazardousmaterials packaging

Note: Recycling bins off baseare color coded blue for paper,yellow for plastic and green forglass.

FITNESS SPORTS Log workouts at http://lajes.fitlinxx.com

April 26 - Golf coaches meetingApril 28 - Soccer coaches meet-

ing

Group Fitness ClassThe following Group Fitness

Classes are scheduled at the mainfitness center:

MondayMondayMondayMondayMonday8:30 a.m. -- Step with CeliaNoon -- Spin with Tina4:15 p.m. -- Cardio Mix with

Manuela5:15 p.m. -- Aero Kombat with

Celia6:15 p.m. -- Spin with CeliaTTTTTuesdayuesdayuesdayuesdayuesday6 a.m. -- Spin with Dawn8:30 a.m. -- Circuit Training

with Celia5:15 p.m. -- Circuit Training

with Rui6:15 p.m. -- Spin with Rui

Saturday - No-Tap Bowling (9pins on 1st ball count as a strike):Guaranteed cash prizes for highestseries and games for both men andwomen. Entry fee is $15 perbowler.

March 10 - Project Cheervolleyball tournament

March 11 - Rumble on the Rock:Event will take place at the Com-munity Activities Center. For moreinformation, contact Capt. ChrisLance at 535-1151.

March 15 - St. Patrick’s Day 5KFun Run

April EventsApril EventsApril EventsApril EventsApril EventsApril 5 - Easter 5K Fun RunApril 11 - Softball coaches

meetingApril 14 - Project Cheer flag

football tournament

WWWWWednesdayednesdayednesdayednesdayednesday8:30 a.m. -- Step with CeliaNoon -- Spin with Tina4:15 p.m. -- Cardio Mix with

Manuela5:15 p.m. -- Step with Manuela6:15 p.m. -- Spin with GeorginaThursdayThursdayThursdayThursdayThursday6 a.m. -- Spin with Dawn8:30 a.m. -- Circuit Training

with Celia5:15 p.m. -- Body Sculpting with

Manuela6:15 p.m. -- Spin with ManuelaFr idayFr idayFr idayFr idayFr iday8:30 a.m. -- Spin with CeliaNoon -- Spin with Tina4:15 p.m. -- Cardio Mix with

Manuela5:15 p.m. -- Step with Celia6:15 p.m. -- Spin with CeliaSaturdaySaturdaySaturdaySaturdaySaturday10 a.m. -- Spin with Celia11 a.m. -- Circuit Training/

Stretching with Rui

Sports Briefs

Boys HS hoops team takes 4th in Mannheim tourneyBy 1st Lt. Mike HylandBy 1st Lt. Mike HylandBy 1st Lt. Mike HylandBy 1st Lt. Mike HylandBy 1st Lt. Mike Hyland

65th ABW Pubilc Affairs

The Lajes High School boys basket-ball team finished fourth in the Depart-ment of Defense Schools Europeanchampionships last weekend.

The team traveled to Mannheim,Germany, to compete against 10 otherteams in the Division 4 tournament.Division 4 is composed of the smallestschools within DoDDs, ranging from 26students to 150. Lajes High School hadthe third-smallest school in the division.

Coach Carter Hoff said Lajes playedvery while despite adverse conditionsduring their season play on Terceira.

“Coming from a small schoolwithout any regular season conferencegames, they played really well and werevery impressive,” he said. “This is thebest team we’ve had at Lajes in a fewyears.”

Lajes played a very young team,starting four freshmen throughout thetournament. Kyed Najdawi, one of thosefreshmen, received All TournamentPlayer honors.

“I thought I did pretty well allaround,” he said. “I just need to work onmy post moves.”

Najdawi said more important thanhis individual achievement, was theteams’ success, especially in the victory

over Incerlik High School.“No one thought we were going to

beat Incirlik,” Najdawi said.“My favorite part of the tourna-

ment was playing against Incirlik,”Freshmen player Terence Williamssaid. “They were the team to beat.”

Coach Hoff said he heard goingaround that Incirlik would beat Lajeswith the 40-point mercy rule in thefirst half. Lajes led at halftime by 10and finished the game with 9-pointvictory.

Najdawi, who is one of theteam captains, said the mostimportant part of the tourna-ment was the teamwork andcamaraderie all the playersshared.

“We pulled together andplayed well as a team,” he said. “Ijust had fun hanging out with the guys.”

In the end, Coach Hoff said he wasproud of the team and happy they hadthe opportunity to play in the tourna-ment.

“This year’s team surpassed theexpectations of many, coming fromsuch a small school with four freshmanstarters. The team worked during theseason to improve basketball funda-mentals and develop the charactertraits of teamwork - the tournament wasthe perfect setting to showcase their

skills,” he said.The coach added that he predicts

even more success from the boysbasketball team next year.

“Next year should be a promisingseason for Lajes. We’ll return a solidcore from a team that made greatstrides this season and will add newtalent with incoming students. We’veplaced some pretty high standards onwhat we expect from ourselves next yearand we are really going to have to workif we want to reach that level.”


PLANNER

AAAAAt the Mot the Mot the Mot the Mot the MoviesviesviesviesviesTTTTToday: 7 p.m. Hood-oday: 7 p.m. Hood-oday: 7 p.m. Hood-oday: 7 p.m. Hood-oday: 7 p.m. Hood-

winked, winked, winked, winked, winked, starring Glenn Close,Anne Hathaway

(Animated) Furry andfeathered cops from the animalworld investigate a domesticdisturbance at Granny’scottage, involving a girl, a wolfand an axe. Rated PG (actionand thematic elements) 83 min

TTTTToday 10 p.m.oday 10 p.m.oday 10 p.m.oday 10 p.m.oday 10 p.m.Grandma’s BoyGrandma’s BoyGrandma’s BoyGrandma’s BoyGrandma’s Boy, , , , , StarringAlen Covert, Peter Dante

By day, 35-year-old Alex isthe world’s oldest video gametester, but by night he is pri-vately developing the next biggame for the X-Box generation.When one of his roommatesspends all the rent money, Alexis kicked out of his apartment,and finds himself forced to livewith his grandmother and herfriends Grace and Bea. Rated R(drug use, language, crude andsexual humor) 96 min

Saturday: 7 p.m.Saturday: 7 p.m.Saturday: 7 p.m.Saturday: 7 p.m.Saturday: 7 p.m.Casanova,Casanova,Casanova,Casanova,Casanova, starring HeatheLedger, Sienna Miller)

When Giacomo Casanovadiscovered Francesca Bruni, hemet his ultimate romanticmatch, succumbing to the only

woman ever to refuse hischarms--until he could provehimself to be the one manworthy of her romantic ideals.Not only a dashing rebel andwit, Casanova is also avulnerable man who is chasingafter love as Bishop Pucci ofthe Inquisition chases afterhim. Rated R (sexual content)108 min

Sunday: 2 p.m. - Hood-Sunday: 2 p.m. - Hood-Sunday: 2 p.m. - Hood-Sunday: 2 p.m. - Hood-Sunday: 2 p.m. - Hood-winked, 7 p.m. -winked, 7 p.m. -winked, 7 p.m. -winked, 7 p.m. -winked, 7 p.m. -Grandma’s BoyGrandma’s BoyGrandma’s BoyGrandma’s BoyGrandma’s Boy

WWWWWednesday: 7 p.m. -ednesday: 7 p.m. -ednesday: 7 p.m. -ednesday: 7 p.m. -ednesday: 7 p.m. -CasanovaCasanovaCasanovaCasanovaCasanova

Thursday: 7 p.m. -Thursday: 7 p.m. -Thursday: 7 p.m. -Thursday: 7 p.m. -Thursday: 7 p.m. -Grandma’s BoyGrandma’s BoyGrandma’s BoyGrandma’s BoyGrandma’s Boy

Next week: Hostel; The LastHoliday, Pride and Prejudice

Movies subject to change.For updated listings, call 535-3302. For more information onratings, visit www.aafes.com.

Hours of operationHours of operationHours of operationHours of operationHours of operationOcean Front BXOcean Front BXOcean Front BXOcean Front BXOcean Front BX (Bldg.

T-207) Phone: 535-3444Monday-Wednesday 10

a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.;and Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Flight VFlight VFlight VFlight VFlight View BXiew BXiew BXiew BXiew BX (Bldg.T-627) Phone: 535-5236

Monday-Wednesday 10a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.,Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Main Street Shop-Main Street Shop-Main Street Shop-Main Street Shop-Main Street Shop-pettepettepettepettepette (Bldg. T-323) Phone:535-3280

Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.to 11 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.to 11 p.m. and Sunday 10a.m. to 8 p.m.

Military ClothingMilitary ClothingMilitary ClothingMilitary ClothingMilitary ClothingSales StoreSales StoreSales StoreSales StoreSales Store (Bldg. T-627)Phone: 535-3816

Sunday-Monday closedTuesday - Saturday 10

a.m. to 6 p.m.Car Care Center Car Care Center Car Care Center Car Care Center Car Care Center (Bldg.

T-320) Phone: 535-5125Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.

to 6 p.m.Reel Time TheaterReel Time TheaterReel Time TheaterReel Time TheaterReel Time Theater

(Bldg. T-300) Phone: 535-4100

Showings Wednesday-Sunday

Beauty ShopBeauty ShopBeauty ShopBeauty ShopBeauty Shop (Bldg. T-400) (Walk-In Available)Phone: 535-4124

Sunday-Monday closedTuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.

to 6 p.m.Barber ShopBarber ShopBarber ShopBarber ShopBarber Shop (Bldg. T-

400) Phone: 535-3396

Sunday and Mondayclosed; Tuesday-Friday 10a.m. to 6 p.m. ; Saturday 9a.m. to 5 p.m.

New Car Sales New Car Sales New Car Sales New Car Sales New Car Sales (Bldg. T-202) Phone: 535-3173

Monday-Wednesday 10a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday-Friday noon to 8 p.m.

Air TAir TAir TAir TAir Terererererminal Giftminal Giftminal Giftminal Giftminal GiftShopShopShopShopShop (Bldg. T-612) Phone:535-3227

Open for all arrivals anddepartures

AAAAAAFES AAFES AAFES AAFES AAFES AdministrativedministrativedministrativedministrativedministrativeOffices Offices Offices Offices Offices (Bldg. T-800)Phone: 535-3209

Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to5 p.m.

Ilha Rent-a-CarIlha Rent-a-CarIlha Rent-a-CarIlha Rent-a-CarIlha Rent-a-Car (Bldg.T-207) Phone: 535-1278

Sunday closed; Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Frank’s FranksFrank’s FranksFrank’s FranksFrank’s FranksFrank’s Franks (Bldg.

T-207) Phone: 535-1123Monday-Sunday 11 a.m.

to 6 p.m.VVVVVescovi Coffee Shopescovi Coffee Shopescovi Coffee Shopescovi Coffee Shopescovi Coffee Shop

(Bldg. T-207) Phone: 535-1123

Monday-Sunday 7 a.m. to6 p.m.

Burger KingBurger KingBurger KingBurger KingBurger King (Bldg. T-169) Phone: 535-3849

Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.to 9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 7a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

AAFES Ocean View BXand Flight View BX are openon Portuguese Holidays from10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except theMain Street Shoppette,which is open 10 a.m. to 8p.m. All facilities are opennormal hours on U.S.Holidays.

TTTTTodayodayodayodayodayLunch: Mexican Baked Chicken,* Swiss Steak withTomato Sauce, Stuffed Green PepperDinner: Lasagna,* Speghetti, Italian SausageSaturdaySaturdaySaturdaySaturdaySaturdayBrunch: Crispy Baked Chicken,* Cajun Meatloaf,Ribeye SteakDinner: Fish Almondine, Stir Fry Chicken withBroccoli,* Pork Chops with Mushroom GravySundaySundaySundaySundaySundayBrunch: Tuna and Noodles, Sauerbraten, ChickenBreast Parmesan*Dinner: Ginger BBQ Chicken,* Fried Shrimp,Spinach Lasagna*MondayMondayMondayMondayMondayLunch: Swiss Steak with Tomato Sauce, BakedChicken,* Sweet Italian SausageDinner: Roast Turkey,* Baked Ham, Fish and ChipsTTTTTuesdayuesdayuesdayuesdayuesdayLunch: Onion-Lemon Baked Fish,* Pork Schnitzel,YakisobaDinner: Paprika Beef,* BBQ Beef Cubes, ChickenFajitasWWWWWednesdayednesdayednesdayednesdayednesdayLunch: THerbed Baked Chicken,* Beef Porcupines,Chicken EnchiladasDinner: Pita Pizzas,* Country Style Steak, FriedChickenThursdayThursdayThursdayThursdayThursdayLunch: Mexican Meal: Spanish Soup, MexicanChicken, Mexican Pork Chops, Chicken Enchiladas,Mexican Rice, Refried Beans and Cheese, MexicanCorn, Spanish Style Beans, Peas with OnionsDinner: Mr. Z’s Baked Chicken,* Pepper Steak, PastaPrimavera

*Denotes Healthy Heart itemMenu subject to change

Note: The Tradewinds will extend its dinner hours to8 p.m. through March 13.

Tradewinds Dining Facility Menu

• Crossroads • March 3, 2006https://info.lajes.af.mil Lajes in the Fight!


Submission deadline is Thursday one week prior to publication. E-mail announcements in normaltext with event, location, date, time, point of contact’s full name and phone number/e-mail address [email protected]. For on-base numbers, dial 295-57 and the last four digits.EVENTS

E-mail ads [email protected]. Ads are dueby 5 p.m. Friday. Please remem-ber to notify the Crossroadswhen items have been sold.

Classifieds

For sale: Power Wheels 4 wheeler. usedonly a few times. comes with charger. $90

or best offer. Call 295-549-682Free to good home. An island puppy

four months old. We fostered him back tohealth after being found on the side of

the road. He is current on all shotsexcept rabies which he is due for on

March 1. He is very sweet and lovableand crate trained. Please call 295-902-

012 after 6 p.m. and ask for Christie.Commuter: Looking for carpool fromBiscoitos or Quatro Ribeiras to base

(7:30 a.m.) and base to Biscoitos (5 p.m.)Monday-Friday. We can work out times

and days if interested. Call Jeff at967847479

For sale: 2005 Mini Cooper S, 3,800miles, 163 hp Supercharged 4-cyl, 6-

speed manual transmission, $25,000 orbest offer. Call 295-549-235 or E-mail

[email protected] sale: Presto Hot Air Popcorn Maker,

never opened, comes with two pounds ofpopping corn, $15; Surefit Sofa Cover,neutral color, never used, $75; GracoTravel System, comes with car seat,

stroller, and base, $80; Fisher Price 3-Stage Piano, ages 0 - 12 months, $10;

Graco Portable Swing, up to 22 lbs., $35;Fisher Price Intellitainer, teaches numbers,letters and music, ages 5 months and up,

$50; -Bottle Sterilizer, for wide andregular bottles, used once, $35; EvenFloBreast Pump, battery or electric powered,$25; Call Josh or Nora at 295-549-601For Sale: Entertainment Center, almostbrand new and in box, $70; Wooden

bookshelf, $30. If interested please call295-549-794.

Wanted: Looking for a nice rocking chair tobuy. If you would like to sell one or knowwhere to get one, please call 295-549-

650 after 5 p.m.Babysitting on weekend nights; will babysit

3 years of age or higher; I am 14 andhave taken the babysitter course for CPR/first aid; I have experience with children; ifinterested, call Brandon at 295-549-579

PPPPPost Office Closed:ost Office Closed:ost Office Closed:ost Office Closed:ost Office Closed:The Post Office will be closedthis weekend in order to paintthe lobby area. The entirelobby will close today at 5:30p.m. and open Monday at 10a.m.

Extended TExtended TExtended TExtended TExtended TradewindsradewindsradewindsradewindsradewindsDinner Hours: Dinner Hours: Dinner Hours: Dinner Hours: Dinner Hours: TheTradewinds will be extendingthe dinner hours throughMarch 13. The facility will beopen from 4 to 8 p.m. on a trialbasis.

Second Home BuyingSecond Home BuyingSecond Home BuyingSecond Home BuyingSecond Home BuyingClass: Class: Class: Class: Class: Due to popular de-mand, the family support cen-ter has added a second homebuying class. The class will runon March 31 from 3 to 5 p.mat the FSC. To sign up for oneof the six open slots, contactthe FSC at 535-4138.

Education Office relo-Education Office relo-Education Office relo-Education Office relo-Education Office relo-cated: cated: cated: cated: cated: The Education Officehas moved to building T-146.

Needs assessment: TheNeeds assessment: TheNeeds assessment: TheNeeds assessment: TheNeeds assessment: TheLajes Education Center willconduct a Needs AssessmentMonday to March 10 formembers of the Lajes commu-nity. The Needs Assessment isan important tool used to de-termine whether additionalcollege degree program offer-ings are required at Lajes, or ifsome of the college programscurrently offered at Lajes areno longer needed.

The link to the Needs As-sessment is located on the firstpage of Air Force Virtual Edu-cation Center web site in theAir Force Portal at: https://rso.my.af.mil/afvec or throughthe Air Force Portal at https://www.my.af.mil under “Fea-tured Links.”

Hard copies of the NeedsAssessment will be availableMonday at the customer ser-vice desks at the Lajes Base Li-brary, Family Support Center,and the Advancement and Ca-reer Education Center for in-dividuals without access to theAir Force Portal. For more in-formation, call Mike Schendelat 535-3355.

Central TCentral TCentral TCentral TCentral Teeeeexas College:xas College:xas College:xas College:xas College:Central Texas College is offer-ing onsite Criminal Justice

classes Court Systems andPractices and Crime inAmerica in term 4. Registra-tion begins March 6 for cur-rent students and March 13 -24 for new students. Classesbegin March 27 and runthrough May 19.

Registration is also beingoffered for distance learningclasses beginning March 27.Registrations must be com-pleted by March 6 for all dis-tance learning classes.

For more information,contact your local programmanager at 535-6722.

Oklahoma UniversityOklahoma UniversityOklahoma UniversityOklahoma UniversityOklahoma Universityclasses:classes:classes:classes:classes: The Masters of Hu-man Relations degree pro-gram with University of Okla-homa is a 36 credit hour, non-thesis degree that can be com-pleted within 16-24 months.

Come visit OU in their newlocation, building T-146,room 214. For details, call535-3171.

Services vacancies: Services vacancies: Services vacancies: Services vacancies: Services vacancies: The65th Services Squadron va-cancy listing is available atthe Human Resources Officein building T-112 between 9a.m. and 4 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday. For details,call 295-575-200 or 535-5200.

There is an immediateopening for a motivated andenthusiastic individual to runCustomer College and admin-ister the Services SquadronTraining Program. Closingdate is Tuesday.

Assistant center direc-Assistant center direc-Assistant center direc-Assistant center direc-Assistant center direc-tor:tor:tor:tor:tor: Embry-Riddle is currentlyseeking a temporary part-timeassistant center director forLajes Field Teaching Site. Ap-plication deadline is Thurs-day. To request an applicationor for further information,please contact Terra Schelligat 295-57-3375, or 535-3375.

AAAAAuto mechanic wanted:uto mechanic wanted:uto mechanic wanted:uto mechanic wanted:uto mechanic wanted:The Auto Hobby Shop is look-ing for an experienced automechanic to teach classes. Formore information, call VictorSilva at 535-4140.

First Aid volunteers:First Aid volunteers:First Aid volunteers:First Aid volunteers:First Aid volunteers:The American Red Cross islooking for volunteers to teachFirst Aid to children at LajesElementary School. Anyone

interested can contact theAmerican Red Cross office at295-573-516.

Stations of the CrossStations of the CrossStations of the CrossStations of the CrossStations of the Crossfollowed by a “meagerfollowed by a “meagerfollowed by a “meagerfollowed by a “meagerfollowed by a “meagermeal: meal: meal: meal: meal: today - April 7 at thechapel; ConfirmationConfirmationConfirmationConfirmationConfirmationMass (No Sunday MassMass (No Sunday MassMass (No Sunday MassMass (No Sunday MassMass (No Sunday MassMarch 5): ): ): ): ): 5 p.m. Saturday atthe chapel; Catholic WCatholic WCatholic WCatholic WCatholic Womenomenomenomenomenof the Chapel Mass andof the Chapel Mass andof the Chapel Mass andof the Chapel Mass andof the Chapel Mass andDinner: Dinner: Dinner: Dinner: Dinner: 6 p.m. Wednesday atthe chapel; ProtestantProtestantProtestantProtestantProtestantWWWWWomen of the Chapel Fomen of the Chapel Fomen of the Chapel Fomen of the Chapel Fomen of the Chapel Fel-el-el-el-el-lowship Time: lowship Time: lowship Time: lowship Time: lowship Time: 7 p.m. March13 at the chapel; CatholicCatholicCatholicCatholicCatholicMen of the Chapel MassMen of the Chapel MassMen of the Chapel MassMen of the Chapel MassMen of the Chapel Massand Dinner: and Dinner: and Dinner: and Dinner: and Dinner: 6 p.m. March15 at the chapel; PWOCPWOCPWOCPWOCPWOCSpring Retreat: Spring Retreat: Spring Retreat: Spring Retreat: Spring Retreat: March 17 -19; New Creation Cafe: New Creation Cafe: New Creation Cafe: New Creation Cafe: New Creation Cafe: 7p.m. March 17 at Eddie’sPlace; Mens’s SpiritualMens’s SpiritualMens’s SpiritualMens’s SpiritualMens’s SpiritualLeadership TLeadership TLeadership TLeadership TLeadership Training/raining/raining/raining/raining/Breakfast: Breakfast: Breakfast: Breakfast: Breakfast: 8 a.m. March 18at the chapel; SUM Dinner:SUM Dinner:SUM Dinner:SUM Dinner:SUM Dinner:5:30 p.m. March 23 at thechapel; Children and YChildren and YChildren and YChildren and YChildren and YouthouthouthouthouthMovie Night: Movie Night: Movie Night: Movie Night: Movie Night: 7 p.m. March24 at the chapel; Little Flow-Little Flow-Little Flow-Little Flow-Little Flow-ers Girls’ Club: ers Girls’ Club: ers Girls’ Club: ers Girls’ Club: ers Girls’ Club: 3 p.m.March 27; For more informa-tion on any of these activities,call 535-4211.

PPPPParent Farent Farent Farent Farent Forororororums: ums: ums: ums: ums: Lajes El-ementary School Principal,Mr. John Allan, and LajesHigh School Principal, Ms.Ginny Briggs have a forumonce a month to meet withparents to talk about what theschools can do to better sup-port the students here at Lajes.All parents with children en-rolled in either school are in-vited to attend either upcom-ing forum. They are 11:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. March 29 andApril 27.

Certified TCertified TCertified TCertified TCertified Teachers:eachers:eachers:eachers:eachers:DoDDs is looking for certifiedteachers. Interested individualscan stop by the ElementarySchool Office or call 535-3491.

Oceanview IslandOceanview IslandOceanview IslandOceanview IslandOceanview IslandGrill: Grill: Grill: Grill: Grill: The Oceanview IslandGrill will be closed Monday

Jobs/Volunteer

Combat Education

Combat Touch

Miscellaneous

DoDDS

Services

for maintenance. New menuitems have been added. Theyare spaghetti ice, cinnamonrolls, calzones and baconbread.

Karaoke, Karaoke, Karaoke, Karaoke, Karaoke, 8 p.m. Thursdayat the TORC; SUM MovieSUM MovieSUM MovieSUM MovieSUM MovieNight: Night: Night: Night: Night: March 6 at the Com-munity Activities Center, 7 p.m.

Lajes Idol Quatro/Lajes Idol Quatro/Lajes Idol Quatro/Lajes Idol Quatro/Lajes Idol Quatro/USAFE Idol 2006 USAFE Idol 2006 USAFE Idol 2006 USAFE Idol 2006 USAFE Idol 2006 is sched-uled for March 18 at the TORCballroom. Additional seatingwill be provided in the enlistedlounge with event footagebroadcasted by a projector.For more information, callCapt. Ted West at 535-7272 [email protected].

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