• 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

  • USAFE-AFAFRICA recognizes 2014's Outstanding Airmen of the Year

    During the U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa annual awards ceremony here March 5, Gen. Frank Gorenc, USAFE-AFAFRICA commander, and Chief Master Sgt. James E. Davis, USAFE-AFAFRICA command chief, recognized the best Airmen in the command for 2014.The awards recognize Airmen for superior

  • Community Bulletin: March 5, 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

  • New drug law soon to take effect

    A new drug-drive legislation is scheduled to become effective March 2, in England and Wales, and all U.K.-based service members must be aware of how this impacts them."The new drug-driving law sets limits at very low levels for eight drugs commonly associated with illegal use, such as cannabis and

  • Action Line: Unsanitary cooking at the Bowling Alley

    COMPLAINT:On two occasions, I witnessed two separate diner workers at the bowling alley cook my food without gloves.  On one day I ordered funnel fries and the employee reached into the bag without gloves and placed the fries in the deep fryer.  A few days later, a different employee cooked my food