• One man's trash is another man's burden

    The day finally comes when that old television you have been watching breaks and is no longer useful. Many people don't think twice about walking outside their home or dorm room, and disposing of the broken equipment in the nearest dumpster. This act alone, is not only costing the Air Force money,

  • 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:

  • 493rd Fighter Squadron Trains at TLP 2014

    Members from the 48th Fighter Wing along with six NATO nations, are participating in the 2014 Tactical Leadership Program which kicked off here Jan. 13, 2014.The purpose of the TLP is to increase the effectiveness of Allied Air Forces through the development of leadership skills, mission planning

  • British Billy celebrates Burns Night

     A little adventure is good for the soul, in my opinion. Live a little, push the boundaries, and move out of your comfort zone. Eat haggis. Haggis, probably the most traditional of Scottish dishes, can be eaten at any time, but is central to the Burns Night Supper. Burns Night is celebrated every

  • 48th Air Expeditionary Group goes full throttle

    In deployed locations, fighter aircraft still need proper maintenance engine checks, and with no retail garages in sight, the Airmen of the 48th Air Expeditionary Group make sure that happens. Airmen of the 48th AEG recently applied their skills by installing a trim pad to be used by the four F-15C

  • Watch supervisor displays ‘Service Before Self’

    Name and Rank: Tech. Sgt. Pamela AdamsonUnit: 48th Operations Support SquadronDuty Title: Radar approach control center watch supervisorTime in Service: 10 yearsTime at RAF Lakenheath: 8 monthsHometown: West Deptford, N.J.Hobbies: Completing crafts with my daughter, Caroline.Core Value Portrayed:

  • Redefining self - victim to survivor

    "The author of this commentary is being kept anonymous due toprivacy concerns."Trust is a valuable asset in our Air Force. To me it is the cornerstone to our core values. Throughout our military education we are taught to trust our fellow Airmen. We build a foundation around that trust. Several

  • 56th RQS Memorial Service: That others may live

    More than 2,000 people paid tribute to four fallen Airmen of the 56th Rescue Squadron at a memorial service in Hangar 7, Jan. 17. Capt. Sean Ruane, Capt. Christopher Stover, Tech. Sgt. Dale Mathews and Staff Sgt. Afton Ponce were killed during an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter crash while performing a

  • 48th FW thanks community, continues helicopter investigation

    As the investigation into last week's helicopter accident continues, the 48th Fighter Wing is grateful for ongoing support from UK civilian and military authorities, and from the local community."I would like to thank you all for your warmth and kindness," said Col. Kyle Robinson, 48th Fighter Wing