• British Billy explains Bonfire Night, Nov. 5

    Although I am quite the party animal, I'm not a huge fan of fireworks. Those of us in the animal kingdom blessed with acute auditory gifts will not thank you if we have to endure startling explosions and high pitched squeals. As Bonfire Night approaches here in the U.K., I plan to spend the next few

  • 2014 holiday-season mailing dates set

    The 2014 holiday season mailing dates for postal customers assigned to the European theater have been set.The dates are:Space Available Mail (SAM) - 26 Nov 14Parcel Airlift (PAL) - 3 Dec 14First Class/Priority Mail - 10 Dec 14Priority Mail Express - 17 Dec 14These dates are for mail originating in

  • AF to implement DOD TDY policy changes

    The Defense Department recently implemented two TDY policy changes impacting travel reimbursements for Airmen.The first change took effect Oct. 1, and made changes to the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), Reimbursable and Incidental Expense Policy. The second will be a change in long-term TDY per diem

  • Humbly recognized for combat valor

    A hangar filled with Airmen focused their attention toward a stage where the 48th Fighter Wing commander stood alongside a single Airman.That Airman, Master Sgt. Ivan Ruiz, 56th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Heroism for his courageous acts while engaged in

  • Liberty Spotlight: Senior Airman Rivord

    Name and Rank: Senior Airman Hunter RivordUnit: 48th Aerospace Medicine SquadronDuty Title: Bioenvironmental Engineering JourneymanTime in Service: 3 years, 7 monthsTime at RAF Lakenheath: 3 yearsHometown: San Diego, CaliforniaHobbies: Painting,drawing, hiking, biking, surfing, snowboarding,

  • Road notifications during inclement weather

    As the holiday season approaches, so does inclement winter weather. It is important to be aware of how road conditions, road delays and road closures are issued on-base and in the adjacent communities.Road conditions are posted at the gates, on the RAF Lakenheath public Web page,

  • Liberty Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Murray

    Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Danielle MurrayUnit: 748th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronDuty Title: HH-60G Pave Hawk Propulsion CraftsmanTime in Service: 8 years, 6 monthsTime at RAF Lakenheath: 1 year, 4 monthsHometown: Bath, New YorkHobbies: Sightseeing and spending time with my family and friendsCore

  • Community Bulletins: Oct. 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

  • Energy Action month: saving water starts with you

    Potable water is water which is fit for consumption by humans and animals. Though often taken for granted, access to potable water is crucial for survival and necessary for our mission. Whether considering the price to purchase potable water or calculating the costs associated with production, it