• 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.

  • Liberty Spotlight: Senior Airman Moseley

    Name and Rank: Senior Airman Eric MoseleyUnit: 48th Component Maintenance Squadron Duty Title: Aircrew Egress Systems JourneymanTime in Service: 5 yearsTime at RAF Lakenheath: 2 yearsHometown: Shingle Springs, Calif.Hobbies: TravelingCore Values Portrayed: Service Before Self and Excellence in All

  • Community Bulletins: Dec. 4

    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

  • Tool to safeguard PII scheduled for December rollout AF wide

    The Digital Signature Enforcement Tool is scheduled for Air Force-wide integration Dec. 5, providing Microsoft Outlook email users with an interactive, automated virtual assistant to help ensure the security of personally identifiable information."I can't overstate the operational importance of