• Community Bulletins: Dec. 18

    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

  • Staying Vigilant: Watch. Report. Protect.

    The Air Force's Office of Special Investigations created the Eagle Eyes anti-terrorism initiative program to engage members of the Air Force, their families and citizens in the war on terror.Investigators want all base personnel to be vigilant, safe and aware of potential threats."The intent of

  • £100 or less: bed, Bath, and 'the Fonz'

    Ancient thermal waters flow into a modern, posh spa. Tight miniskirts and platform heels on Saturday night transform into billowing choir robes and bowed heads on Sunday morning. Pleas to Roman gods are inscribed less than a block from Christian prayers.And if you wander down the right street on the

  • 48th FW Goal Days by numbers

    The 48th Fighter Wing recently modified its goal day program, placing renewed emphasis on the primary mission: flying.While not everyone at Lakenheath is a pilot or has a job out on the flightline, every Liberty Airman plays a role in meeting this mission, said Col. Robert Novotny, 48th Fighter Wing

  • Heavy lifting ties U.S., U.K. together

    If you've noticed an unusual type of aircraft out on the flightline of Royal Air Force Lakenheath -- particularly an RAF cargo aircraft -- it's because Liberty Wing Airmen are working with British counterparts to ensure a safe arrival of Airmen and cargo to forward locations.The Movement

  • Liberty Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Bishop

    Name and Rank: Airman 1st Class Justin BishopUnit: 48th Operations Support Squadron Duty Title: Aircrew Flight Equipment JourneymanTime in Service: 1 year, 10 monthsTime at RAF Lakenheath: 1 year, 4 monthsHometown: California City, Calif.Hobbies: Sports, traveling and watching moviesCore Value

  • Everything isn't obvious

    The obvious solution isn't always the right solution.          "In the military, we all operate in a similar manner: we see a problem, and we typically try to address it right then and there," explained Capt. Zach Martin, co-facilitator for a recent Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century

  • Congratulations to 2014 48th FW USAFE award winners

    Congratulations to the following 2014 U.S. Air Forces in Europe award winners:48th Maintenance SquadronOutstanding Company Grade Manager of the Year: Capt James R. AntoneOutstanding Company Grade Manager of the Year: Capt Daniel J. BradyOutstanding Technician Supervisor of the Year: TSgt Michael R.