• 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

  • British Billy's Happy Hogmanay

    As the other Alpha male in our happy homestead happens to be a proud Scotsman, my whiskers are already bristling with anticipation as the New Year approaches. The Scots have always preferred to postpone their seasonal celebrations for a few days to welcome in the New Year, an occasion the Scots call

  • British Billy's Merry Christmas

    There is so much to chase around at this time of year - tinsel, tree decorations, pine cones and the odd vagrant mouse. I love Christmas. I can curl up by a log fire or in a box of wrapping paper and delight in rodent-filled dreams.As you prepare to spend your Christmas in the U.K., no doubt you

  • Community Bulletins: Dec. 24

    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