• Commentary: Lead with action

    What type of leader are you?Do you simply tell others what you expect, or do you show them with action? As many know, this past Monday, Jan. 19, was reserved to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, who led by example. He didn't just have a dream and tell others; he actively did

  • Liberty Spotlight: Key Spouse Debbi Bragg

    Name: Debbi BraggName of Spouse: (Ret.) Senior Master Sgt. Wesley BraggSpouse's Unit: 48th Communications Squadron  Spouse's Time in Service: 28 years active duty, 5 years civil serviceTime at RAF Lakenheath: 8 years, 7 monthsHometown: Brunswick, Ga.Hobbies: Sewing, quilting, reading and bakingCore

  • RAF Lakenheath selected to host first F-35s in USAFE

    Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom, was selected as the first U.S. Air Forces in Europe base to host the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter.Air Force officials and the Secretary of Defense chose RAF Lakenheath based on numerous attributes, including the air space, infrastructure and combined

  • DeCA working to fix product shortages for overseas stores

    The Defense Commissary Agency is working to overcome challenges that have impacted the timely delivery of products to stores in Europe and the Pacific, the agency director and CEO said.In some instances commissary patrons experienced critical shortages in perishable products such as chilled juices,

  • Air Combat Exercise, Iron Hand 15-2 enhances interoperability

    Pilots from all U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa's fighter airframes came together at Spangdahlem in December to participate in a five-day training exercise called Iron Hand 15-2."Iron Hand 15-2 is unique because it is a U.S.-only air combat exercise with the intent of enhancing

  • Jolly 22: Honoring their legacy

    On Jan. 7, 2014, exactly one year ago today, the tragic loss of Jolly 22 struck the 48th Fighter Wing family.An accident involving an HH-60G Pave Hawk during low-level training took the lives of four heroes.Capt. Sean Ruane, Capt. Christopher Stover, Tech. Sgt. Dale Mathews and Staff Sgt. Afton

  • Commentary - The inspired become the inspiration

    As a military photographer, part of my job is to keep an eye out for creative perspectives and new inspirations to help share the Air Force story with the world.Here at RAF Lakenheath, a young boy recently took part in the Pilot for a Day program which allows children with illnesses or disabilities

  • Community Bulletins: December 31

    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