• 117th Air Refueling Wing visits 48th Fighter Wing

    More than 50 Air National Guard Airmen from the 117th Air Refueling Wing, Birmingham, Ala., visited the 48th Fighter Wing from June 18 to June 30, 2012.The primary focus of the visit was to train, ensure readiness and give guardsmen a chance to see how the 48th FW operates."It gives us a lot of

  • Water and fuel systems maintenance craftsman displays "Integrity First"

    Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Robert GondekUnit: 48th Civil Engineer SquadronDuty Title: Water and fuels system maintenance craftsman Time in Service: 8 yearsTime at Lakenheath: 2 years, 6 monthsHometown: Goldsboro, N.C.Hobbies: Playing with remote-controlled helicopters, working with computers and

  • RAFs Mildenhall, Lakenheath show appreciation for retirees

    The joint RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath Retiree Appreciation Day was held June 22, 2012, at RAF Mildenhall. More than 170 people - retirees and their spouses - visited the base and were honored at the event.After a morning social at the chapel, the retirees were then given a mission briefing by

  • Independence to be celebrated at RAF Feltwell

    Adults and children from both sides of the Atlantic differ, some more than others. Still, most share at least one cultural similarity - everyone loves the carnival.Fair rides, game booths, food and shows; RAF Feltwell is spinning up a true American-style festival to celebrate America's Independence

  • 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

  • Operations management craftsman displays "Excellence in All We Do"

    Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Tracy HaywardUnit: 48th Civil Engineer SquadronDuty Title: Operations management craftsman Time in Service: 6 years, 6 monthsTime at Lakenheath: 2 years, 6 monthsHometown: Moore, Okla.Hobbies: Reading, working out and photographyCore Value Portrayed: "Excellence In All We

  • 48th Fighter Wing staff sergeants selected for promotion

    The 48th Fighter Wing congratulates the following staff sergeants who have been selected for promotion to the rank of technical sergeant:48th Fighter WingCoover, Steven C.Corlew, Clay B.Roth, Aimee C.48th Maintenance GroupAlfaro, BaltazarAponte, Ariel J.Bast, Christopher A.Belvin, Arthur L.Blunk,

  • Let's play ball!

    Five softball teams comprised of both men's and women's divisions from United States Air Forces in Europe bases throughout the U.K. and Germany gathered at the softball fields for the first RAF Lakenheath Invitational June 16 to 17. The Spandahlem Air Base women's team took 1st place in the women's