• Public Notice: Joint Commission to survey 48 MDG

    The Joint Commission will conduct an accreditation survey of the 48th Medical Group from Nov. 4 to 7.The purpose of the survey will be to evaluate the organization's compliance with nationally established Joint Commission standards. The survey results will be used to determine whether the conditions

  • Children experience Air Force during Pilot for a Day

    Two seriously-ill children from the local area received the chance to see snippets of what the Air Force is really like as part of the Pilot for a Day program on RAF Lakenheath Oct. 10.Nine-year-old Ethan Ridd, who had brain tumors removed, and 18-year-old Stephen Sutton, who suffers from multiple

  • Load crews compete for top honors

    The best load crew teams from the 492nd, 493rd, 494th Aircraft Maintenance Units and 48th Munitions Squadron competed in the Load Crew of the Quarter competition at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Oct. 10, 2013 . The winner was determined by the fastest time loading munitions with the least

  • First responders: when every minute counts

    The 48th Fighter Wing fire department, security forces and emergency medical technicians participated in a vehicle crash rescue training exercise at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 26. The objective of the exercise was to practice a quick response to the situation and establish open

  • Air Force members 'exchange ideas' during French visit

    The 48th Fighter Wing and members of the French air force exchanged ideas and views on military equipment during visits to Royal Air Forces Lakenheath and Mildenhall Oct. 2 through 4. Organized by Lt. Gen. Craig A. Franklin, 3rd Air Force commander, the event was orchestrated to further strengthen

  • Safety, efficiency first for HAZMAT pharmacy

    Supporting the mission is the top priority for every squadron on RAF Lakenheath including the Airmen of the 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron, hazardous materials pharmacy. Airman 1st Class Brittney Aman, 48th LRS HAZMAT pharmacy apprentice, had to learn this mission quickly as the newest member of

  • Lakenheath Community Bulletins: Oct. 10

    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 and YouTube? Check us out at: Facebook -

  • Contract administrator displays 'Service Before Self'

    Name and Rank: Master Sgt. Sarah GordonUnit: 48th Contracting SquadronDuty Title: Contract administratorTime in Service: 16 years, 1 monthTime at RAF Lakenheath: 2 years, 1 monthHometown: New Bedford, Mass.Hobbies: Spending time with my family, Zumba, scrapbooking, photography and travelingCore