• Action Line: Racquetball court taken for another weight room

    COMPLAINT:From my understanding, the fitness center is planning to remove another racquetball court in order to expand the weight room/cross-fit room.I would like to request that leadership take into consideration the minority of us who do use the courts.  Although I understand that the weight rooms

  • 57th RQS activation provides stronger, more efficient force

    They are trained to risk it all to save a life, going anywhere necessary to rescue a wounded service member. Whether it be in a turbulent environment or hostile territory, pararescuemen are willing to serve "that others may live."The 48th Fighter Wing activated a new squadron, the 57th Rescue

  • Community Bulletins: February 19, 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

  • 48th FW keeps multi-national JTACs combat-ready

    U.S. Airmen from the 48th Fighter Wing participated in exercise Purple Windmill with Dutch and French Joint Terminal Attack Controllers in Vliehors Range, Netherlands, Feb. 9 -13.Purple Windmill is a recurring exercise originally developed by the Royal Netherlands Army to keep JTACs trained and

  • Exercise brings plague on two bases

    On the morning of Feb. 10, two Liberty Airmen reported to the emergency room at RAF Lakenheath with symptoms of the pneumonic plague as part of a disease containment plan exercise coordinated by the 48th Fighter Wing inspection team.The patients explained they had recently travelled to Madagascar

  • Red Flag: evolution

    In 1975, when the first Red Flag exercise took place here; there were a few sights and sounds around Las Vegas that haven't changed much over the years.Visitors flocked to casinos on Las Vegas Boulevard, took photos in front of neon displays on Fremont Street, and could hear the live music of Elvis

  • RAF Lakenheath announces Airmen of the Year 2014

    This year's 48th Fighter Wing Annual Awards banquet was held inside Hangar 7 at RAF Lakenheath, Feb. 13.The 48th FW Airmen are recognized for their dedication, accomplishments, and their above-and-beyond performance. Congratulations to the following winners:Airman of the Year:Senior Airman Roman

  • Community Bulletins: February 12, 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