• A glimpse into the future for U.S. Air Force Academy cadets

    After traveling thousands of miles, seven U.S. Air Force Academy cadets, toured RAF's Lakenheath and Mildenhall in order to gain a better understanding of how the Air Force operates and conducts specific missions on a daily basis.For some of the cadets, it was their first time visiting an overseas

  • 'Patron saint of flightline' boosts morale, resiliency during exercise

    Visitors in search of warm weather and sandy beaches near the town of Demre on Turkey's Mediterranean coast may be surprised to also find the Church of Saint Nicholas.Indeed, the roots of the historical 4th-century Christian saint, who would later evolve into "Father Christmas," can be traced to the

  • Airman's quick thinking saves life

    It was a typical Monday morning for Airman 1st Class Erik Walker as he was driving to work, until he noticed something that looked rather out of the ordinary.Walker investigated by heading towards an enclosed dog park in Suffolk, England, June 8, where he discovered a woman slumped over on the

  • Beyond the gates of the Heath

    Beyond the back perimeter fence of RAF Lakenheath lies a nature reserve ideal for walking pets and viewing aircraft taking off.Home to a large number of nationally rare plants and animals, the Maidscross Hill Local Nature Reserve covers 370 square miles of countryside that stretches around the

  • Airman trains Turkish firefighters during Anatolian Eagle

    When Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Hill, 48th Civil Engineer Squadron station chief, responds to an in-flight emergency at his home station, he's never the only U.S. Air Force firefighter on duty.But during temporary duty assignments at forward operating bases with no permanent Air Force presence, such a

  • Community Bulletin: June 11, 2015

    Interested in submitting an announcement or notice to the Lakenheath Community Bulletins?Contact the 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office at DSN 226-2151 or e-mail 48fw.painternal@us.af.mil for more information.Did you know that RAF Lakenheath is on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube? Check us out

  • U.S., NATO partners train at Anatolian Eagle 15

    Anatolian Eagle 15, a flying training exercise involving U.S. Air Forces in Europe units and multiple NATO partners, kicked off at the 3rd Main Jet Base, June 8, here.During the two-week exercise, approximately 250 personnel and12 F-15 aircraft from the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath,

  • Liberty Spotlight: Tech. Sgt. Coughlin

    Name and Rank: Tech. Sgt. Kevin CoughlinUnit: 48th Civil Engineer SquadronDuty Title: Station ChiefTime in Service: 13 years, 4 monthsTime at RAF Lakenheath: 1 year, 3 monthsHometown: Canal Fulton, OhioHobbies: Woodworking, motorcycle riding and barbecuingCore Value Portrayed: Excellence In All We