Your Community in Brief

[The Patriot]

Your Community in Brief

01-09-2012 07:30 AM

Published:
Mon, 2012-01-09 15:14


Your Community in Brief


Heather Joy


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Your Community in Brief

Passport issuance limitations for 2012
Due to the Olympics and Para-Olympics this summer, the Embassy will be heavily involved and will have reduced manpower. This will limit the ability for processing passport applications. Passport issuance will be very limited so if your passport is near its expiry date, apply as early as possible to get a new one.
New customer service hours at Finance
The 48th Comptroller Squadron has new customer service hours. The customer service counter, located on the ground floor of Building 977, will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The cashier's cage, located on the second floor of Building 977, will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
New local police number
Local U.K. police forces can now be reached by dialing 101 for non-emergency matters, such as reporting a stolen vehicle, property damage or simply to speak with an officer. The number will be available 24/7 and will connect callers to the police station covering their area. The 999 number will still be available for emergency situations.
Educational and Developmental Intervention Services have moved
EDIS is moving to building 955 between January 9 and 11, adjacent to the dental clinic. They will officially reopen effective 12 January. For more information, call 226-3308.
Arts & Crafts instructors needed
The Arts & Crafts Center is looking for advanced scrap-bookers, artists, card-makers and more to teach others the craft they love. If interested, please call 226-2823 for more information.
Mildenhall dining facility earns USAFE award
U.S. Air Forces in Europe officials recently named the 100th Air Refueling Wing's Dining Facility the overall winner for the 2012 USAFE Food Service Excellence Award in the Single Facility category. They will represent USAFE and compete for the Air Force Hennessy Award.







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