• Airmen's heroic acts featured in Portraits in Courage

    Climbing a glacier for 24 straight hours, delivering medical care while taking enemy fire or chasing an armed murderer through a crowded airport; these are the actions of some of the 20 Airmen featured in the latest volume of Portraits in Courage.As the Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley

  • Liberty Wing hosts a joint deployed spouses' luncheon

    The lives of families can be full of challenges when their spouses are deployed; Not only for the U.S. Air Force but also for our host country's Royal Air Force. The 48th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center hosted a joint deployed spouses' luncheon at Hangar 7, Aug. 15,

  • 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@lakenheath.af.mil for more information.Did you know that RAF Lakenheath is on Facebook, YouTube and Flickr? Check us out

  • Saving Supermen

    What do you get when you cross five supermen, two spidermen and a cowgirl? Don't know? The answer is a night in the life of an Airmen Against Drunk Driving volunteer, who ensures those who think they are superman don't fall into the kryptonite of driving under the influence. "It was Halloween night

  • Back to school highlights 2012

    Ready or not, the school year is about to kick-off. Here are some reminders for parents of school-age children in the RAFs Lakenheath, Mildenhall and Feltwell area to help set the tone for a smooth start to the new school year. Important start dates· The first day of school for Department of Defense

  • Keeping our roads safe

    From January 2012 to present, the 48th Fighter Wing experienced 109 minor accidents on base, 13 minor accidents off base, nine major accidents on base and 24 major accidents off base. These accidents might have been avoided if all drivers followed the rules of the road and practiced safe driving

  • New USAFE commander shares priorities, gets personal

    Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, new U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, outlined his priorities, vision, challenges and personal experiences during an interview here Aug. 8. "I am so proud of this command--our Airmen have accomplished so much in these past three years," said General Breedlove who left

  • Fire Prevention: 21 tips for the grill master

    The RAF Lakenheath Fire Emergency Services Flight wants everyone to have a safe summer. Our fire inspectors are available to provide checks for your grills, propane cylinders and provide recommendations and assistance for the safety of your family. We strongly recommend you have a fire extinguisher