• RAF Lakenheath announces Airmen of the Year 2013

    This year's 48th Fighter Wing Annual Awards banquet was held inside Hangar 7 at RAF Lakenheath, Feb. 8. The nominees' apprehension came to a close after dinner was served and the winners were named.The 48th FW Airmen are recognized for their dedication, accomplishments, and above-the-ordinary

  • Liberty Wing in action: a look back on 2013

    Want to see some of the cool stuff the Liberty Wing took part in during 2013? Click on the link to the right to see Liberty Airmen in action over the past year.

  • Contracting Specialist displays ‘Service Before Self’

    Name and Rank: Tech. Sgt. Tamika L. OrtizUnit: 48th Contracting SquadronDuty Title: Contracting specialistTime in Service: 12 years 2 monthsTime at RAF Lakenheath: 5 monthsHometown: Tulare, Calif.Hobbies: Baking, reading and spending time with my familyCore Value Portrayed: 'Service Before Self'How

  • Munitions Airmen build live bombs, prepare for exercise

    Airmen from the 48th Munitions Squadron are building live munitions to be used on F-15E Strike Eagles at an upcoming exercise. The 48th MUNS, also known as 'Ammo,' is putting in long hours building 48 GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bombs to support the mission of the 492nd Fighter Squadron."This is

  • Lakenheath Community Bulletins

    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 at:

  • Reapers train at TLP 2014

    The 493rd Fighter Squadron from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, participates in a multi-national program, which develops key leadership and mission-planning skills needed for NATO operations. Jan. 13 - Feb. 7, 2014. View more photos here.

  • AF Medical Service implements safe, secure messaging system

    Secure communication between physicians and patients is critical for quality service, and MiCare provides this secure and private, anywhere, anytime convenience for Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, personnel and families.MiCare is a secure, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability

  • Dedicated crew chief displays "Service Before Self"

    Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Carrie Quinn Unit: 748th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronDuty Title: Dedicated crew chief Time in Service: 7 years, 1 monthTime at RAF Lakenheath: 5 monthsHometown: Las VegasHobbies: Cycling, hiking, obstacle racesCore Value Portrayed: Service Before SelfHow does the