• Combating common enemies

    Picture this.As the aircrew of a military aircraft, you are in an unfortunate situation where you are forced to eject and survive behind enemy lines.To do so, you have to evade and communicate with the appropriate personnel to be rescued under enemy fire. Training for this type of situation in a

  • Community Bulletin: March 13, 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

  • Liberty Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Conner

    Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Alexander ConnerUnit: 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron  Duty Title:     Dedicated Crew ChiefTime in Service: 6 years, 10 monthsTime at RAF Lakenheath: 2 yearsHometown: Holly Springs, Ga.Hobbies: Paintballing, snowboarding and sky divingCore Value Portrayed: Excellence In

  • Air Force releases investigation results on F-15D accident

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa officials released the results of the accident investigation into the Oct. 8, 2014 crash of a U.S. F-15D Eagle aircraft near Spalding, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom.At the conclusion of the accident investigation, the board president, Col. Russell D.

  • British Billy bites into some hot cross buns

    I always assumed everyone all over the world ate hot cross buns at Easter, but I discovered that it is a quintessentially British tradition. They are small festive bread buns and you are supposed to restrain yourself until Good Friday before tucking in. However, self-control is so often lacking in

  • AFAF campaign in full swing

    The 2015 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign, running from March 2 through April 10, continues with contributions from Col. Robert Novotny, 48th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Vincent Marler, 48th FW command chief.The Liberty Wing's goal is to raise more than $75,000 to support the Air

  • Liberty Airmen crush records

    In February, the 48th Fighter Wing surpassed all expectations; not only exceeding the wing's goal for combat training flights, also known as sorties, but also beating the Air Force standard.According to the F-15E Strike Eagle squadrons, 594 sorties were flown for the month."Liberty Airmen are

  • KC-10 provides unique experience for aircrew, spouses

    The 48th Fighter Wing recently hosted a unique training opportunity for aircrew to maximize their flying program, while also allowing spouses to see their counterparts at work.Liberty Wing pilots rehearsed aerial refueling with a KC-10 Extender, assigned to the 514th Air Mobility Wing, to gain new

  • Liberty Spotlight: Key Spouse Chris Howard

    Name: Chris HowardName of Spouse: Maj. Saunya BrightSpouse's Unit: 48th Medical Support Squadron  Spouse's Time in Service: 14 yearsTime at RAF Lakenheath: 2 years, 6 monthsHometown: Tuskegee, Ala.Hobbies: Cooking and working outCore Value Portrayed: Service Before SelfHow does the individual