• Polish Airmen visit RAF Lakenheath

    Polish Airmen from Poznan-Krzesiny Air Base visited RAF Lakenheath, April 19-24, to learn how the 48th Component Maintenance Squadron operates and manages an engine overhaul facility.During the week-long visit, Liberty Airmen showed the Polish service members how to manage their fleet for scheduled

  • Joint Warrior: Behind the rotors

    Many miles from their duty stations, thousands of NATO military members from 14 countries gathered together for exercise Joint Warrior 15-1 in Scotland.RAF Lakenheath's 56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons, comprised of HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters and Guardian Angel pararescuemen, are taking part in this

  • US begins Icelandic Air Surveillance and Policing 2015

    The 871st Air Expeditionary Squadron began the Icelandic Air Surveillance and Policing mission Friday, April 17 at Keflavik International Airport, Iceland.Part of an ongoing NATO commitment in the region, IAS is a recurring mission designed to help keep Icelandic airspace safe and secure.Since 2008,

  • Dental hygienist places 1st in TAFE fitness competition

    An Airman from the 48th Dental Squadron brings a whole new meaning to the phrase "RUfit?" by winning the Team Armed Forces Europe fitness competition.Staff Sgt. Alysia Macedo, 48th DS dental hygienist, championed the TAFE, an all armed forces-affiliated team in which military members participate in

  • Community Bulletins: April 22, 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

  • Fire station becomes second home, family

    Firefighters of the 48th Civil Engineer Squadron perform 24-hour shifts at the fire station every other day.As a result, the fire station becomes more than a workplace. It can be a second home, and everyone in it becomes a family."Because of the inherent dangers in our job, we form a brotherhood

  • Liberty Spotlight: Senior Airman Albers

    Name and Rank: Senior Airman Michael AlbersUnit: 48th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronDuty Title: Aerospace Propulsion JourneymanTime in Service: 2 years, 8 monthsTime at RAF Lakenheath: 2 yearsHometown: Portsmouth, Va.Hobbies: Automotive tuning and modification, and technical driving, including

  • Commentary: Remember Holocaust, choose to act

    In the spring of 1943, Leon Feldhendler had enough.He planted the seeds of resistance amongst hundreds of inmates at the Sobibór concentration camp in Poland.An uprising was in the works. After the arrival of Alexander Perchersky, a plan was created.On Oct. 14, 1943, that plan was put into action.

  • Community Bulletins: April 16, 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

  • Lakenheath Airman named top Air Force communicator

    Every Airman has a role, and those in Air Force Public Affairs serve to communicate the Air Force message worldwide by capturing and sharing U.S. armed forces' capabilities on a daily basis, through journalism, photography, video, graphics, web design and social media.Demonstrating his mastery of