494th Fighter Squadron WSEP training concludes

Are you using the correct passport? Present the proper visa at the immigration counter or risk denied entry into the UK

U.S. civilians, including dependents, on official orders to the United Kingdom should use their passport containing the UK Entry Clearance Visa for all travel, including non-official trips or vacations. Attempting to re-enter the UK on a passport not containing the appropriate visa can result in

Soaring with the Eagles: from ground to air after 19 years of service

The chance to ride in an F-15C Eagle on an incentive flight is a rare occurrence for enlisted Airmen. In fact, it took one Airman nearly 20 years before getting his chance to soar with the Eagles.Tech. Sgt. Timothy Graham, 493rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit avionics craftsman, has been in the Air Force

3rd AF Commander visits Airmen in Bulgaria

Airmen from the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, received a visit from the 3rd Air Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, while on temporary duty at Graf Ignatievo Air Base near Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Aug. 20.As part of the visit, Roberson received briefings from the Bulgarian

Backbone to success

Without the Airmen of the 48th Medical Support Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath's hospital equipment wouldn't get the proper maintenance to continue treatment for the six medical clinics they service throughout the U.K. and Norway."Our mission is to ensure patient and staff safety," said Staff

Saving lives one pilot at a time

Pilots have an important job in the Air Force, they fly aircraft to deliver goods, fight off unwanted adversaries and provide assistance where needed essentially keeping people safe. But, who keeps the pilots protected while they fly those missions?That vital responsibility falls on the shoulders of

USAFE Airmen begin training with Bulgarian counterparts

More than 180 Airmen and 12 F-15C Eagles from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, flew to Graf Ignatievo Air Base, near Plovdiv, Bulgaria, to participate in a bilateral training event, Thracian Eagle 2014, Aug. 18-Sep. 1.Pilots from the 493rd Fighter Squadron, maintainers and a mixture of other

48th FW chaplain corps hosts deployed spouses’ resiliency trip

The chaplain corps here sponsored a resiliency trip to Warwick Castle for the families of deployed Airmen on Aug. 14. Eighty-four family members, representing a variety of 48th Fighter Wing personnel, took advantage of the opportunity to get off base and explore the local community. "It's a

Lakenheath jets: Forward, Ready, Now

Liberty Spotlight: Senior Airman Vergara

Name and Rank: Senior Airman Hollykris VergaraUnit: 48th Civil Engineer SquadronDuty Title: Engineering JourneymanTime in Service: 2 years, 6 monthsTime at RAF Lakenheath: 1 year, 10 monthsHometown: Aiea, HawaiiHobbies: Playing volleyball, traveling, enjoying good vibes with good friends, and