• Bagram Airmen welcome new Ops Group commander

    Command of the 455th Expeditionary Operations Group changed hands from Col. Eric Nelson to Col. Arthur McGettrick during a formal ceremony in the shadow of an F-15E Strike Eagle, Dec. 5. During Colonel Nelson's six months commanding the 455 EOG, he led more than 600 Airmen and civilians in providing

  • Lakenheath community bulletins, December 7-13

    Space A rooms available at RAF Alconbury Reservations for Space Available rooms at RAF Alconbury may be made up to 90 days in advance for a seven day stay. Reservations may be made by calling 268-6000. Commissary holiday hours The following are the holiday store hours for Lakenheath Commissary Dec.

  • The lost art of layaway and your holiday shopping

    Layaway is making a comeback fit for the digital age. Generations of Americans used store layaway plans as an alternative to credit, or in the absence of available credit, to make purchases a little bit at a time. In preparation for the holidays, birthdays or other special occasions, a shopper could

  • USAFE commander awards stripe to exceptional performer

    It's been a good year for the Burrows family. Both husband and wife were promoted through the Stripes for Excellent Performers program this year by Gen. William T. Hobbins, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander. Tech. Sgt. Audrey Burrows, 48th Maintenance Group client support administrator, was

  • Excellent performer earns stripes

    A communications non-commissioned officer tacked on another stripe in front of more than 800 Liberty warriors at an Airmen's call Dec. 3. Tech. Sgt. Anthony Meadows, 48th Communications Squadron assistant non-commissioned officer in charge of configuration management, was promoted to technical

  • Steps to get a U.K. visa

    The RAF Lakenheath passport office offers Liberty Warriors and family members an opportunity to apply for a U.K. visa once a month. A U.K. visa is required for contractors, civilians and military dependents staying in the U.K. for longer than six months. "If you have dependents they require a UK

  • AF begins NCO retraining program involuntary phase

    Airmen identified as required to retrain must submit a retraining request by Dec. 17 or separate from the Air Force under Phase II of the Air Force Fiscal 2008 Noncommissioned Officer Retraining Program. After meeting the Dec. 17 deadline, Phase II eligibles must next choose an Air Force specialty

  • COMUSAFE makes final visit to RAF Lakenheath

    Gen. William T. Hobbins, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, spoke to Liberty Warriors at an Airmen's call Dec. 3 and made his last flight in an F-15E Strike Eagle Dec. 4 at RAF Lakenheath. After 39 years of service, the general will retire Feb. 1. Accompanying General Hobbins was Chief Master Sgt.

  • Pantomime season is almost upon us

    If you haven't as yet attended a British pantomime, make it your ambition before you leave these shores. Christmas pantos are now being advertised countrywide. Whatever age you are, an afternoon or evening at the panto is an extraordinary experience. If you don't go accompanied by children, it is a