• Liberty opens doors to new homes

    The first phase in a five phase housing project for RAFs Lakenheath and Mildenhall family housing finished Dec. 1. The project, which began in early 2005, will open it's first units Wednesday. The remaining units will open in different intervals through fiscal year 2011. Total funding for the

  • Don’t invite disaster to holiday celebrations

    The guests have left and the dishes are done. It's time to turn off the Christmas tree lights and go to bed. STOP! Have you forgotten something? What if one of the guests accidentally dropped a cigarette between the cushions of the couch where it could smolder undetected for hours? The first sign is

  • Thanksgiving service at Ely Cathedral

    Chaplains from Royal Air Force Mildenhall set up a night of giving thanks at the historical Cathedral of Ely, which was built in 673 A.D. Although Thanksgiving wasn't celebrated until almost 950 years after the cathedral was built, the end of World War II gave the allies common ground to be

  • Project CHEER: Program provides special events, activities for single Airmen

    As military serving overseas, not all service members will be able to travel home to the U.S. to celebrate the holiday season with their families. For those away from family this holiday season, Project CHEER: Creating Hope, Energy, Enthusiasm and Recreation, provides special events and programming

  • Medics move into cyber world

    One of the first things we tell newcomers to the 48th Medical Support Squadron, besides how lucky they are to be part of a truly exceptional 48th Medical Group and historic and storied 48th Fighter Wing, is how vitally important it is for us to provide the utmost in customer service to our

  • Fighting to protect American, Native way of life

    Even before they were deemed U.S. citizens, Native Americans played an integral role in the U.S. Armed Forces. At the turn of the 18th century, Gen. George Washington recognized Native Americans as "excellent scouts and troops." Nearly 12,000 Native Americans jumped to enlist at the start of World

  • RAFL canines on the beat

    Many of the 48th Security Forces members complain about Staff Sgt. Darrell Williams' partner. The normal complaints range from his bad smell to how he much he sheds, yet neither Sergeant Williams or his partner are looking to put in a military equal opportunity complaint. Sergeant Williams' partner,

  • Qualifications match medic to deployed duties

    When deploying, some people are asked to dig deep and take on responsibilities they would not normally have at their homestations. This is exactly what happened when a medical officer from RAF Lakenheath deployed to Kosovo. In garrison, Lt. Col. Reba Harris is the deputy commander of the 48th

  • Former Madhatter visits Lakenheath

    A frequently heard toast in the 492nd Figther Squadron is, "Once a Bolar...always a Bolar!" Recently the squadron hosted an opportunity to practice what they preach. Lt. Col. (ret.) Walter Burkett visited the 492nd FS for the first time since he was a Bolar in the late 1950s. He brought with him

  • Post office handles holiday packages

    Mail comes from all over the world and comes in many shapes and sizes. It contains anything from bills to birthday cards, no matter where it comes from or what's inside, the mail received here during holiday season goes through RAF Lakenheath's post office. During the holiday season, the post office