• Preventing online exploitation of children

    Child sex crimes and the online exploitation of children are a perpetual problem throughout society and the military is no exception.Because of this, these crimes are routinely investigated by the Air Force Office of Special Investigations., in cooperation with Internet Crimes Against Children Task

  • British Billy celebrates St. Patrick's Day

    It would seem to be a generally acknowledged fact that the fine folk of Ireland know how to have a good time. The gaiety of an Irish jig is enough to set even my paws a-tapping, and the feast day of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick, provides anyone of Irish descent with an opportunity to

  • Liberty Airman rescued allies, earned Airman's Medal

    Flares were shooting from planes, live rounds were whizzing by and fire bottles were exploding.Despite these hazards, a Liberty Airman ran toward the wreckage of the crash site to help pull injured service members to safety.Staff Sgt. Greggory Swarz, 492nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit electrical

  • British Billy celebrates U.K. Mother's Day

    You call them 'moms' and we call them 'mums', but whatever word we use, they are all our mothers.American Mother's Day is always on the second Sunday in May, but in the U.K., Mother's Day falls on the fourth Sunday in the Christian season of Lent. This year, British Mother's Day - or Mothering

  • 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.