• Press Release: A1065 closed as security precaution, now reopened

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE48 FW/PA POC | Staff Sgt. Thomas TrowerEmail | 48fw.pa@us.af.mil Release # | 140701Date | July 7, 2014During a routine vehicle inspection at Gate 8, a base entry point, a U.S. Air Force military working dog identified a security concern. As part of a standard response, officials

  • RAF Feltwell hosts 4th of July celebration

    RAF Feltwell opened its gates July 4 and hosted a celebration that drew hundreds of military personnel, their families, and members of the United Kingdom community.The free, public event kicked off at noon and featured rides, games, food booths, and an aerial demonstration from the RAF Red

  • British school celebrates America Week

    There are a wide variety of cultures within the U.S. Air Force, and embracing those cultures is an essential component of the Air Force mission.Teachers and students at Guildhall Feoffment Primary School, in Bury St. Edmunds, celebrated American culture during America Week by participating in

  • Liberty Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Kaitlyn Grotegut

    Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Kaitlyn GrotegutUnit: 48th Communications Squadron Duty Title: Quality Assurance Evaluator Time in Service: 6 years, 6 months Time at Lakenheath: 2 years, 10 monthsHometown: Spanish Fork, UtahHobbies: Watching movies, traveling, and being around family and friendsCore Value

  • Who told you 'You can't vote?'

    Voting - it is a vital right we in the Armed Forces defend every day. By exercising your right to vote, you are letting your voice be known and telling your civic leaders that you care what decisions are being made. As Andrew Lack, CEO of the Bloomberg Media Group, said, "Bad officials are elected

  • 48th LRS fuels new system

    The 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron recently opened two new hot-pit fuels systems on Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England.Hot-pit refueling systems give planes the ability to land and refuel with engines still running, similar to a stock car making a pit stop in NASCAR. This feature allows for jets

  • Press Release: 4th of July Celebration hosted at RAF Feltwell

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE48 FW/PA POC | 1st Lt. Keenan KunstRelease # | 140602Date | June 17, 2014RAFs Lakenheath and Mildenhall will host a free 4th of July celebration, open to the general public, at RAF Feltwell from noon to midnight on July 4. The 48th Fighter Wing and the 100th Air Refueling Wing

  • Mission assurance exercise concludes

    A three-day mission assurance exercise here wrapped up in the late afternoon, June 25, as base operations returned to normal. RAF Lakenheath conducted the exercise to test the base's overall readiness and preparedness. The training was designed to emphasize the importance of combat skills

  • Community Awareness Bulletin: Personal protective measures

    As part of the current 48th Fighter Wing exercise, all personnel are reminded to review individual protection measures for yourself and family members. All personnel are reminded to :BE SMART:  Stay as low-key as possible. Don't wear U.S. identifiable items (sweatshirts, etc). Don't escalate,

  • Cyber Transport: Sustaining base networks

    In today's Air Force, phone and Internet connectivity are some of the most vital tools in supporting the everyday mission.With a mission that's always on the move, Airmen of the 48th Communications Squadron cyber transport unit ensure infrastructure connectivity for RAFs Lakenheath and