• 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

  • Every Dollar Counts

    RAF Lakenheath's Air Force Repair and Enhancement Program is finding new, innovative ways to make every dollar count.To see how these Airmen make repairs, click on the video to the right!

  • Liberty Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Leavelle

    Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. John Leavelle, Jr.Unit: 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron  Duty Title: NCO in charge of central storageTime in Service: 10 yearsTime at RAF Lakenheath: 1 year, 3 monthsHometown: San AntonioHobbies: Rock climbing and trail runningCore Value Portrayed: Service Before

  • Liberty Spotlight: Capt. Meyer

    Name and Rank: Capt. Thomas MeyerUnit: 494th Fighter Squadron  Duty Title: F-15E Strike Eagle pilotTime in Service: 6 yearsTime at RAF Lakenheath: 2 yearsHometown:   Charleston, S.C.Hobbies: Traveling and enjoying time with my wife, RachaelCore Value Portrayed: Service Before SelfHow does the

  • UK Army cooks visit Knight's Table

    UK Army cooks from Colchester garrison visited RAF Lakenheath Feb. 4 in preparation for an upcoming deployment to the U.S.The British troops visited to gain knowledge and experience on how American forces cater dining facilities."We're due to deploy to Fort Bragg with three pairs of battle groups to