• MSG Airmen sharpen readiness skills

    In order to ensure Airmen stay Forward, Ready, Now, more than 130 48th Mission Support Group Airmen participated in a three-day field training exercise Sept. 17-19."One of the things we were doing out here was building team morale and cohesiveness between the different units, bringing everybody

  • Surviving the altitude

    Many issues may arise when flying as aircrew, including hypoxia, which can be life-threatening if the proper procedures are not taken to correct it. Hypoxia is rare, but we have special training, unlike any other base in USAFE to prepare for these types of emergencies. The 48th Aerospace Medical

  • RAF Lakenheath Community Bulletins: Sept. 19

    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

  • We didn't start the fire

    Protecting the lives, property and environment within the community is how the 48th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department supports the mission of the 48th Fighter Wing."Our job is important in protecting our most valued Air Force assets," said Master Sgt. Abelardo Salas, 48th CES assistant chief

  • Liberty Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Marshall

    Liberty Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Marshall       Name and Rank: Airman 1st Class Natasha Marshall Unit: 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Duty Title: Weapons Load Crew Member Time in Service: 1 year Time at RAF Lakenheath: 5 months Hometown: Rome, New York Hobbies: Photography, art, traveling

  • New 3rd Air Force commander talks priorities, shares experiences

    Lt. Gen. Darryl L. Roberson, 3rd Air Force and 17th Expeditionary Air Force commander, outlined his priorities, challenges, leadership philosophy and personal experiences during an interview here Sept. 2.Roberson indicated that he has three top priorities: motivational mission accomplishment,

  • Fast like a Barracuda

    In 1973, the Lakenheath Barracudas swim team was born and began using their fins to swim around Europe pool by pool.The European Forces Swim League is comprised of British and American communities throughout the European region, who compete against other teams who are a part of the EFSL. One of