• Community Bulletins: April 30, 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

  • 3rd AF Commander, Command Chief Visit Iceland

    The 3rd Air Force commander and command chief visited service members of the 871st Air Expeditionary Squadron deployed to Keflavik, Iceland, as part of the Icelandic Air Surveillance and Policing mission April 23.Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kaleth Wright,

  • Liberty Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Seale

    Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Dustin SealeUnit: 48th Maintenance GroupDuty Title: Unit Deployment ManagerTime in Service: 10 years, 10 monthsTime at RAF Lakenheath: 1 year, 10 monthsHometown: Rockwall, TexasHobbies: Computer gaming and remote control carsCore Value Portrayed: Excellence In All We DoHow

  • Joint Warrior: It's what we train for

    They train for air-to-air combat missions, are rapidly deployable, execute worldwide combat search and rescue, and sustain operations around the world during both war and peace.They are RAF Lakenheath's 56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons, comprised of two weapon systems: the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters

  • 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