High-speed family

Lt. Col. Richard Armstrong, 48th Operations Support Squadron Director of Operations, stands with his children, Sam and Emily, while his wife Carrie comes to the end of her high-speed taxi during the 48th Operations Group Spouse's Day on Sept. 4, 2009. The 48th OG held the spouse orientation day in order to provide them with insight into their husband's and wive's day-to-day jobs and mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chris Stagner)

Liberty Airman awarded rank for exceptional performance

Staff Sgt. Kenji Brooks, 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Aircraft Ground Equipment craftsman, receives a certificate of rank from Col. Jay Silveria, 48th Fighter Wing commander, after being promoted to technical sergeant under the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program Sept. 1, 2009, at RAF Lakenheath, England. STEP promotions are earned by outstanding Airmen who set themselves apart with superior working skills and leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Eboni Knox)

Prescription ScriptCenter

Tech. Sgt. Ryan Soens, 48th Civil Engineer Squadron, picks up prescription medication refills for the first time at the new ScriptCenter in the RAF Lakenheath Commissary on Sept. 2, 2009. The ScriptCenters were set up to decrease the traffic at the pharmacy and increase customer convenience by expanding refill pick-up time to that of the commissary hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristopher Levasseur)

48th OG run

Airmen from the 48th Operations Group run down the taxiway, Aug. 31, 2009, at RAF Lakenheath, England. The four-mile run stretched over active taxiways and nearly the entire span of the runway. The group regularly hosts runs on the flightline to inspire morale and fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristopher Levasseur)

Sponsorship key to mission success

Staff Sgt. Keri Christensen (left), 48th Communications Squadron military postal clerk, welcomes Tech. Sgt. Mark Burleson, 48th CS military postal clerk, to RAF Lakenheath after his arrival August 25, 2009. The sponsorship program is designed to provide newcomers with a personal contact at their new base. Sponsors assist newcomers by arranging necessities such as lodging and a post box. The program is the first line of defense for inbound Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo/A1C Eboni Knox)

Liberty Wing Heritage Ball crud tournament

The 48th Fighter Wing Staff Agencies beat the 48th Mission Support Group during the Heritage Ball fundraiser crud tournament at the Eagles’ Landing Officers’ Club on Aug. 20, 2009, at RAF Lakenheath. Members of the team from left to right are: Lt. Col. Dylan Wells, Safety; Lt. Col. Donald Cornwall, Plans and Programs; Capt. Alysia Harvey, Public Affairs; Maj. Frederick Hoeschler, Plans and Programs; and Capt. Pete Emerton, Protocol. The event raised approximately $250 for the ball which will be held Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. in Hangar 7. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Nathan Isaman)