• The root of the problem

    Maj. (Dr.) Nick Schulte, 48th Dental squadron chief of endodontics, performed a root canal through an operating microscope Feb. 27, 2013. Root canal treatment addresses diseases of the pulpal tissue inside the tooth and roots. For more information, visit the American Association of Endodontists'

  • Bowling for bucks!

    RAF Lakenheath hosted the 2013 Pepsi United States Bowling Congress Youth European Zone UK Regional Finals at Liberty Lanes Feb. 9 and 10.The championship series is a U.S.-wide tournament open to all USBC youth members."This championship is the premier tournament for youth bowlers," said Michael

  • Repair and reclamation section chief displays “Service Before Self”

    Name and Rank: Tech. Sgt. Matthew PerryUnit: 48th Equipment Maintenance SquadronDuty Title: Repair and reclamation section chiefTime in Service: 12 years, 6 monthsTime at Lakenheath: 1 year, 9 monthsHometown: Hamden, Conn.Hobbies: Running, extreme obstacle challenges, motocross, paintball and

  • Military Saves Week: take the pledge

    You took the pledge to serve your country, now take the pledge to save money. Start small, think big. Military Saves Week is running from Feb. 25 through March 1. The Royal Air Force Lakenheath Airman and Family Readiness Center and other base agencies are setting up informational booths around the

  • Sequestration: How USAFE-AFAFRICA may be affected

    As we approach the automatic budget cuts slated to go into effect on March 1, I would like to share some of my thoughts on how our command may be affected and how we will respond. Our outstanding team of resource managers has tirelessly planned for these cuts, and we are prepared to implement them

  • Ceremony held for New Horizons Wounded Warrior graduates

    The New Horizons Wounded Warrior Support Program held its first-ever graduation ceremony at the Strike Eagle Complex Feb. 19, 2013.Fourteen Airmen from the 48th Fighter Wing and the 100th Air Refueling Wing at RAF Mildenhall were recognized for their completion of the five-week course.At the

  • Aerospace ground equipment craftsman displays "Excellence in All We Do"

    Name and Rank: Tech. Sgt. Michael KumiyamaUnit: 48th Equipment Maintenance SquadronDuty Title: Aerospace ground equipment craftsmanTime in Service: 11 yearsTime at Lakenheath: 2 yearsHometown: Fort Campbell, Ky.Hobbies: Break dancing, wine making, river boat gambling and air guitarCore Value

  • Inspection program ensures continued compliance, readiness

    The Commander's Inspection Program has been in full swing at RAF Lakenheath since November 2012.The program changes the way the 48th Fighter Wing ensures readiness from inspections by mass external teams to self inspection and is intended to be more relevant to the Liberty Wing's modern

  • Storage and issue apprentice displays "Excellence in All We Do"

    Name and Rank: Airman 1st Class Josue Jean JacquesUnit: 48th Logistics Readiness SquadronDuty Title: Storage and issue apprenticeTime in Service: 1 year, 6 monthsTime at Lakenheath: 1 yearHometown: Palm Bay, Fla.Hobbies: Playing music, sports and readingCore Value Portrayed: "Excellence in All We