• 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

  • Liberty Spotlight: Senior Airman Mosser

    Name and Rank: Senior Airman Jeffery MosserUnit: 493rd Aircraft Maintenance UnitDuty Title: Weapons Load Crew MemberTime in Service: 3 years, 10 monthsTime at RAF Lakenheath: 8 monthsHometown: Vail, Colo.Hobbies: Sports bikes, skiing and outdoor adventuresCore Value Portrayed: Service Before SelfHow

  • Liberty Spotlight: Senior Airman Fries

    Name and Rank: Senior Airman Christopher FriesUnit: 48th Operations Support SquadronDuty Title: Weather ForecasterTime in Service: 4 yearsTime at RAF Lakenheath: 10 monthsHometown: Modesto, Calif.Hobbies: Fishing, paintballing, gaming, cooking and travelingCore Values Portrayed: Integrity First,

  • Liberty Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Emery

    Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Amber EmeryUnit: 48th Force Support SquadronDuty Title: Readiness and Mortuary Affairs CraftsmanTime in Service: 7 yearsTime at RAF Lakenheath: 3 years, 7 monthsHometown: Rapid City, S.D.Hobbies: Photography, running and craftsCore Value Portrayed: Excellence In All We

  • RAF Lakenheath's Military Minute

    Here's what's happening this week around the Liberty Wing. Congratulations to the Liberty Wing's newest Technical Sergeant-Selects! The promotion rate this year was 23.55%, the highest in four years and the second highest in more than a decade. There will be a release party June 10 at 4 p.m. in the

  • CS makes every dollar count, upgrades CMS computer servers

    The 48th Communications Squadron recently completed an Interactive Electronic Technical Manual [IETM] server upgrade for the 48th Component Maintenance Squadron computer systems.CMS Airmen were waiting an average of 30 minutes to log into system computers. In just two weeks, CS Airmen Tech Sgt.