ISSUE 04 APRIL 2020
Get Up & Go! 100th Force Support Squadron
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Peeps Houses Craft
USAFE Libraries
Easter Ham Leftovers
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April 2020 Calendar
Earth Day
Fitness
Virtual Teen Center
2020 Youth of the Year
Purple Up!
Content produced monthly by the 100th Force Support Squadron Marketing Department, 100 FSS/FSK, RAF Mildenhall, Unit 4702, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 8NF For magazine inquiries call: 01638 54 2057 GET UP & GO 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. Please contact facilities directly for the latest details.
Lt Col Jamie S. Gegg
Mr. Joseph Dyson
Commander, 100th Force Support Squadron
Deputy Director, 100th Force Support Squadron
Elizabeth Magno
Steve Doke • Sponsorship & Advertising Coordinator Kianna Gousby • Marketing Specialist
Marketing Director
Karen Roquid RECREATIONAL SPECIALIST
100TH FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON
Spotlight Meet the 100th Force Support Squadron's April Spotlight! Karen Roquid, Karen is our Recreational Specialist at the Bob Hope Community Center. Karen works closely with Armed Air Forces Entertainment, USO, and may more agencies to bring entertainment events to RAF Mildenhall. Planning events for the 100th Force Support Squadron is also one of Karen's biggest roles.
Where do you call home in the states? Originally from Philippines, but Colorado Springs is where we are planning to retire and call home in the states.
What are some of your hobbies? I enjoy running long distance, traveling with my family and trying different cuisine.
How long have you lived in the UK? We moved here last year July 2019.
What do you like about working at the Bob Hope Community Center? Working as an event coordinator is all new to me, I’m just so glad I have the best co-workers who are supportive and patiently trained me with all the process. And plus working with these awesome events for the RAF Mildenhall Community is the best thing I have experience.
What special skills do you have, that most people don't know about you? Love cooking during free time and really good in cocktail mixing.
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Peeps Houses! Who says gingerbread houses were just for Christmas! Use graham crackers and icing to make these tiny houses for your Peeps.
YOU WILL NEED Peeps
Graham Crackers
Frosting/Icing
Newspaper or parchment paper
Easter grass
Candy eggs
METHOD Lay out the newspaper or parchment paper. Break the whole graham crackers in half. You'll need 3 whole crackers, broken into 6 halves, for each house. "Glue" the walls to the floor with icing, and set aside. Glue the two halves of the roof together and set aside (prop if necessary). As soon as the walls and roof dry separately (an hour or so), you can glue the roof onto the walls. Let dry and decorate as desired.
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E A S T E R
H A M
L E F T O V E R S
Cheesy Ham & Potato Casserole INGREDIENTS 3 tbsp. butter 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. sweet paprika 1 1/2 c. whole milk 2 c. diced cooked ham Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 1/2 lb. russet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4"-thick rounds 3 c. shredded cheddar Freshly chopped chives, for serving
DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 375°. In a medium saucepan, melt butter. Add onions and cook until soft, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle flour and paprika over and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. While whisking, slowly pour in milk. Bring to a simmer and continue to whisk until thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in ham and season with salt and pepper. Layer half t h e p o t at o e s i n t h e b o t t o m o f a 3 - q u a r t b a k i n g d i s h a n d s e a s o n with salt and pepper. Spoon half the sauce over and sprinkle with half the cheddar. Repeat with remaining potatoes, sauce, and cheese. Cover dish with foil and bake until potatoes are soft, about 40 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake until cheese is golden and bubbly, about 25 minutes more.Sprinkle with chives before serving.
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VIRTUAL TEEN CENTER
Offering a variety of activities focusing on:
SELF CARE GAMES MUSIC WELLNESS & SO MUCH MORE @RAF Mildenhall Teen Center
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Zoe Jean-Charles I am a fourteen-year-old eighth-grader at RAF Lakenheath Middle school. I go to the Mildenhall Youth Center and I am the 2020 Youth of the Year for this base. I enjoy sketching and playing music in my free time.
I am also hoping to make the world better
by fighting ignorance and hate. As a member of the LBGTQ+ community,
I am currently working with my school, to start a GSA.
A GSA safe space for learning about LGBTQ community.
I would like to use this opportunity to help me grow as a leader so that I can further help my community and fellow youth. I also think this would be a great opportunity to learn and better my writing and communication skills so that I can prepare for college and my future endeavors.
Being selected as Youth of the Year was a great accomplishment that I could not have done without the help of many people. Many of my friends, teachers and Teen Center staff encouraged me to try and step out of my comfort zone. I hope to make them proud and become a better person, student and help create a better Youth Center experience for future teens and youths.
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Month of the Military Child
Purple Up! April 17, 2020
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Purple Up! Acts as a visible way to show support and thank military youth for their strength and sacrifices. Purple symbolizes all branches of the military, as it is the combination of Army greens, Marine red, and Coast Guard, Navy and Air Force blue. Show your support, dress in purple and have fun.
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Each day features a fun activity that will help your child stay active, have something to look forward to and, promote early literacy skills with daily activities at home.
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Get out your favorite board game, but play it with your own rules.
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National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day. Make one together.
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Recite favorite nursery rhymes together.
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Have your child tell you their own version of their favorite story.
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On National Dolphin Day, read a nonfiction book about dolphins.
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As you prepare a meal, sing a song together about what you are doing.
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National Pretzel Day. Eat up!
Hide Easter eggs around your yard or living room.
Walk in your backyard and talk about all of the plants and flowers that are blooming.
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National Tell a Story Day, have your child tell you a story about a happy memory.
Handwashing activity!
National Superhero Day! Pretend you and your child are superheroes, and play a game together.
April Fool’ Read a silly boo
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National Zoo L have your child dr of their favorite a zoo..
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Sing your own v favorite song
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National Jelly Bea your child use je practice so
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Build a fort,in the
Needed: Glitter // Lotion // Hand soap
Take a moment and have a chat, on the importance of hand washing. This activity will sho with glitter (don't over sprinkle) shake their hand. This is a great visual for early learners,
yourself washing away the glitter with hand soap for 20 seconds. Happy
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Fool’s Day! y book together.
Zoo Lovers Day, hild draw a picture orite animal at the zoo..
own version of a song together.
ly Bean Day, have use jelly beans to ice sorting.
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3 National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day. Eat up!
9 National Unicorn Day, dress like a unicorn!
16 Help your child write a message to a loved one in a blank greeting card.
23 National Picnic Day. Celebrate by having a picnic, outside or in the living room.
4 Find a Rainbow Day. Find a rainbow or draw your own.
Sit quietly for one minute. Then, talk about all of the sounds you heard.
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10 On National Farm Animals Day, sing “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” together
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National Pet Day, tell your child a story about a pet you had when growing up.
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How many words can your child think of that have the same ending sound as “bunny”?
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National Animal Crackers Day, use animal crackers to practice simple math problems.
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Can your child think of a rhyming word for their favorite animal?
Watch a show with closed captioning together.
31 In the morning, have your child help you write a to-do list for the day.
will show how germs transfer and how to wash them off properly. Rub lotion on your child hands. Sprinkle
ners, as to how germs are spread from one person to the next. Now the fun begins, having your child and
Happy Birthday is a great song to sing during this process!. Watch the germs wash away! Holidays are recognised in the US
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EARTH DAY
LET'S SAVE OUR HOME. LET'S MAKE CHANGE. PLANT PERENNIAL FLOWERS,A TREE OR BUSH! APRIL 22, 2020
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100th Force Support Squadron Directory When calling from a commercial line: 01638 54 XXXX // When calling from DSN: 238 XXXX
1 0 0 F SS CLO S E D - Every 2nd Thursday of the month
8 am - Noon • Closed for Training The Post Office, Military Personnel Flight, Human Resource Office, Civilian Personnel Office, Education Center, Professional Development Center, VAT Office, and the Library will be closed for training to better serve you. Northside and Hardstand Fitness Center (24/7 access only).
Airman & Family Readiness Center
Building: 460 // Call: 3406 Mon / Tues / Thur / Fri: 8 am - 5 pm Weds: 11 am - 5 pm Closed: Sat, Sun Goal/Family Days & US Holidays
Child Development Center
Hardstand Fitness Center
Civilian Personnel
Northside Fitness Center
Building: 288 // Call: 2042 Mon - Fri: 6:30 am - 6 pm Closed: Sat, Sun, Family Days & US Holidays
Arts & Crafts
Building: 435 // Call: 3540 Mon - Fri: 8 am - 3 pm Appointments only after 3 pm Closed: Sat, Sun, Goal/Family Days & US Holidays
Auto Hobby Complex
The Daily Grind Coffee Shop
Building: 404 // Call: 2644 Mon - Fri: 9 am - 5 pm Closed: Sat, Sun, Goal/Family Days & US Holidays Building: 240 // Call: 2480/1480 Mon - Fri: 8 am - 6:30 pm Sat: 9 am - 5 pm Sun: Closed & Every 2nd Thursday of the month Goal/Family Days & US Holidays: 9 am - 5 pm
Bob Hope Community Center
Building: 404 // Call: 2579 Mon - Fri: 7 am - 7 pm Sat: 9 am - 7 pm Sun: 10 am - 3 pm Goal/Family Days: 9 am - 3 pm US Holidays: 10 pm - 3 pm
Bowling Center
Building: 160 // Call: 2348 Tues - Thurs: 11 am - 9 pm Fri & Sat: 11 am - 11 pm Goal/Family Days & US Holidays: 11 am - 6 pm Closed: Mon, Sun
located inside the BHCC Building: 404 // Call: 7178 Mon - Fri: 6:30 am - 7 pm Sat: 9 am - 3 pm Sun: 10 am - 3 pm Goal/Family Days: 9 am - 3 pm Closed: US Holidays
Education Center
Building: 427 // Call: 2350 Mon - Fri: 8 am - 4: 30 pm Closed: Sat, Sun, Goal/Family Days & US Holidays
Family Child Care
RAF LAKENHEATH Building: 612 // Call: 226 2170 Mon - Fri: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Building: 849 // Call: 3735 Open: 24/7 - Registered users only REGISTRATION HOURS Mon - Fri: 5 am - 9 pm
Building: 463 // Call: 2041 Open: 24/7 - Registered users only REGISTRATION HOURS Mon & Fri: 7 am - 4 pm
Gateway Dining Facility
Building: 436 // Call: 2689 Mon - Fri Breakfast: 6 am - 8 am Lunch: 11 am - 1 pm Dinner: 5 pm - 7 pm Sat, Goal/Family Days & US Holidays Brunch: 7 am - 1 pm Dinner: 5 pm - 7 pm Midnight Meal: Sun - Thur: 11 pm - 12:30 am Fri & Sat: No Midnight Meal Flight Meal: 24/7
Galaxy Club
American Roadhouse Building: 437 // Call: 2680 Mon - Fri Breakfast: 7 - 10 am Mon - Fri Lunch: 10 am - 2 pm Dinner: 5 pm - 9 pm Sat & Sun, Goal/Family Days: 3 pm - 9 pm Cashier Cage Building: 437 // Call: 2683 Mon - Fri: 11 am - 5 pm (closed for lunch 1:30 pm - 2 pm) Closed: Sat, Sun, Goal/Family Days & US Holidays Sports Bar Building: 437 // Call: 7174 Sun & Mon: 3 pm - 10 pm Tues - Thur: 3 pm - 11 pm Fri & Sat: 3 pm - 2 am Goal/Family Days & US Holidays: 3 pm - 9 pm The Galaxy Room Building: 437 // Call: 2683 Mon - Fri: 11 am - 1 pm Closed: Goal Days & US Holidays Tudor Bar at Middleton Hall Building: 464 // Call: 4860 Fri: 4:30 pm - 9 pm Closed: Goal Days & US Holidays
Human Resources Office Building: 460 // Call: 3682 Mon,Tues,Thur,Fri: 8 am - 3 pm Weds: 10 am - 3 pm Closed: Sat, Sun, Goal/Family Days & US Holidays
Information, Tickets & Travel
(located inside ODR) Building: 162 // Call: 2630/1004 Mon - Fri: 10 am - 5 pm Sat: 9 am - 2 pm Closed: Sun, Goal/Family Days
Installation Personnel Readiness (IPR) Building: 550 // Call: 3317 Mon - Fri: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Closed: Sat, Sun,Goal/Family Days & US Holidays
Library
Building: 425 // Call: 2352 Mon & Sat: 9 am - 5 pm Tue -Thur: 9 am - 7 pm Fri:10 am - 5 pm Closed: Sun, Goal/Family Days, US Holidays
Lodging (Gateway Inn) Building: 459 // Call: 2407 Open: 24/7 Low Cal Bistro
Building: 849 // Call: 3040 Mon - Fri: 7 am - 2 pm Closed: Sat, Sun, Goal/Family Days
Military Personnel Flight Customer Service
Building: 436 // Call: 2111 Mon,Tues,Thurs,Fri: 8 am - 3 pm Weds: 7 am - 3 pm Closed: Sat, Sun, Goal/Family Days & US Holidays
Outdoor Recreation
Building: 162 // Call: 4283 Mon - Fri: 10 am - 5 pm Closed: Sat, Sun,Goal/Family Days & US Holidays
Professional Development Center (Customer Service)
Building: 440 // Call: 5933 Mon - Fri: 8 am - 4:30 pm Closed: Sat, Sun, Goal/Family Days & US Holidays
Post Office
PARCEL PICKUP / MAILING Building: 172 // Call: 5159 Mon - Fri: 9 am - 5 pm Weds: 7 am - 5 pm Sat: 10 am - 1 pm Closed: Sun, US Holidays, Goal Days and USAFE Family Days. FINANCE Mon - Fri: 9 am - 5 pm Sat: 10 am - 1 pm CUSTOMER SERVICE Mon - Fri: 9 am - 2 pm Sat: Closed
VAT Relief Office
Building: 450 // Call: 3822 Mon - Fri: 8 am - 2:30 pm Closed: Sat, Sun, Goal/Family Days, US & UK Holidays
Youth Center
Building: 293 // Call: KIDS (5437) SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM Mon - Fri: 6 :30 am - 6 pm Closed: 9 am - 1 pm (Admin. Hrs.) Closed: Sat, Sun & US Holidays OPEN RECREATION PROGRAM Mon, Tues,Thur, & Fri: 3 pm - 7 pm Wed: 2:30 pm - 7 pm No School Days: 1 pm - 6 pm Closed: Sat, Sun & US Holidays BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL Mon, Tues,Thur, & Fri: 3 pm - 6 pm Wed: 2:30 pm - 6 pm No School Days: 6:30 pm - 6 pm
Teen Center
Building: 220 // Call: 01638 54 2481 TEEN PROGRAM Mon - Thur: 3 pm - 7 pm:Bldg 293 Fri: 6 pm - 10 pm:Bldg 220 Closed: Mon - Thurs, Sat, Sun & US Holidays
100th Force Support S uadron Operations during Covid-19 measures For further information follow us @100fss and 100fss.com
The Coronavirus continues to impact us in significant ways. We are taking additional measures to protect our community & staff. Here's an updated list of operations for the 100th Force Support Squadron.
Closed
Email / Phone
Arts & Crafts
Airman & Family Readiness 238-3406 /01638 543406
Auto Hobby
Bob Hope CC Civilian Personnel Office Bowling 238-3540 / 01638 543540 Daily Grind/Low Cal Bistro
Fitness Centers (HS/NS) Education Center Galaxy Club
238-2350 / 01638 542350
Library
Outdoor Rec Military Personnel Office VAT Office
238-2111 / 01638 542111
Operational Facilities Hours Gateway Dining Facility • Normal Hours • Take Away Only Gateway Inn Lodging • Normal Hours Post Office • 9am - 1pm • Mon - Sat