• 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

  • 'Tis the season: Dragons give gift that keeps on giving

    Members of the 48th Component Maintenance Squadron Green Dragons Rising 6 stepped up and donated £3,250 to Highfield School Ely. To support the school's dance program, the donation will give students the opportunity to have fun and enjoy the benefits of having a weekly dance class.Highfield is one

  • 56 RQS PJ’s extraordinary heroism earns Air Force Cross

    Recognizing extraordinary heroism shown in combat, Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James presented the Air Force Cross to an Air Commando during a ceremony here, Dec. 17.Master Sgt. Ivan Ruiz, a pararescueman deployed with the 22nd Expeditionary Special Tactics Squadron, was awarded the U.S.

  • Wingmanship: An inspiring bromance of excellence

    I never thought I'd buy into the Wingman concept.In basic military training, it just meant I couldn't go to the latrine by myself. In technical training school, it meant always marching with someone during the duty day. Now, after a series of unfortunate events, I understand that a Wingman isn't

  • British Billy welcomes the Winter Solstice

    I'veheard so many grumbles recently  about how short the days are at the moment, and how early the sun sets. But never fear - things are about to change. The shortest day of the year and the first day of the season of winter falls on Dec. 21, otherwise known as the winter solstice. Of course, for

  • Liberty Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Piazza

    Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Dominic PiazzaUnit: 48th Logistic Readiness Squadron  Duty Title: Readiness Spares SupervisorTime in Service: 6 years, 1 monthTime at RAF Lakenheath: 2 years, 1 monthHometown: Montgomery, AlabamaHobbies: Social events, fitness and travelingCore Value Portrayed: Service