• British Billy turns back the clocks

    There's going to be an extra hour for you all to enjoy this Sunday, Oct. 26, and I am already trying to decide whether it would be best spent sleeping, eating or hunting.Truth be told, it makes little difference to me. I live in the moment and refuse to be a slave to the ticking hands of

  • You shall not pass: system secures safe stop

    It's no secret fighter pilots may endure challenging hazards the moment they climb into the cockpit. As landing and stopping can be one of these hazards, a new aircraft arrest barrier engagement system was installed and certified for use on the flightline.The barrier engagement system is used to

  • Press Release: RAF Lakenheath to conduct night flying

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE48 FW/PA POC | Capt Emily GrabowskiRelease # | 1410004Date | Oct. 20, 2014The 48th Fighter Wing will conduct planned night training missions from RAF Lakenheath, Oct. 20-31, 2014.Nighttime flying operations are required to maintain aircrew proficiency and ensure our pilots

  • Press Release: RAF Lakenheath to rehearse increased security conditions

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE48 FW/PA POC | Capt Emily GrabowskiRelease # | 1410003Date | October 15, 2014In accordance with U.S. European Command directives, RAF Lakenheath will exercise raising its force protection conditions Thursday morning, Oct. 16.The increased force protection posture will last

  • Cyber expansions create security considerations

    Technological advances have put the world at the fingertips of anyone with connection to the Internet and during cyber security awareness month, Airmen and their families are reminded to remain vigilant when posting personal information."You have to assume that everyone is looking at it," said Col.

  • Liberty Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Schaffer

    Name and Rank:  Staff. Sgt Nicholas SchafferUnit: 48th Equipment Maintenance SquadronDuty Title: Aircraft Structural Maintenance CraftsmanTime in Service:  6 yearsTime at RAF Lakenheath: 1 yearHometown: Sarasota, FloridaHobbies:  MotorcyclesCore Value Portrayed:  Service Before SelfHow does the

  • Community Bulletins: Oct. 10

    Interested in submitting an announcement or notice to the Lakenheath Community Bulletins?Contact the 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office at 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

  • 48th Fighter Wing Airmen team-up to bring pilot home safely

    An F-15D Eagle fighter aircraft assigned to the 493d Fighter Squadron crashed in a field near Spalding, England Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014. The only Airman on board, a pilot, ejected and made it back to RAF Lakenheath safely thanks to the work of Airmen from the 48th Component Maintenance Squadron

  • Liberty Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Malloch

    Name and Rank: Airman 1st Class Brett MallochUnit: 48th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronDuty Title: Assistant Dedicated Crew Chief/ SupportTime in Service: 2 years, 5 monthsTime at RAF Lakenheath: 2 yearsHometown: Rolla, MissouriHobbies: Anything outdoors, wood burning and architectureCore Value