• Lakenheath Cub Scouts host annual Pinewood Derby

    Cub Scout Pack 219 hosted their Pinewood Derby at the Base Exchange on Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb 24.The Pinewood Derby is a yearly event in which scouts race handcrafted cars carved from wood.Catered to youngcub scouts, the Pinewood Derby was created in 1953 by Boy Scouts of America

  • British Billy celebrates St. David's Day, March 1

    I know to be considered a saint, you must possess many noble qualities, commit fearless deeds and have at least one miracle to your name. I have many attributes, but I doubt saintliness will ever be one of them. However, even without me, Britain has more than enough saints to help her along.Most of

  • Pros of con... crete make runway safe for landing

    Airmen of the 48th Civil Engineer Squadron ensure buildings and infrastructure around the 48th Fighter Wing are properly maintained at all times.Sometimes that means responding at a moment's notice.According to Tech. Sgt. Christopher Fisher, 48th Civil Engineer Squadron NCO in charge of pavements

  • Community Bulletins: February 26, 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: Tech. Sgt. Minnock

    Name and Rank: Tech. Sgt. Julie MinnockUnit: 48th Operations Support Squadron  Duty Title: NCO in charge of airfield support functionTime in Service: 10 yearsTime at RAF Lakenheath: 3 yearsHometown: South Windsor, Conn.Hobbies: Fitness, golf and readingCore Values Portrayed: Integrity First and

  • 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