• Roth TSP launch date announced

    The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board announced at its quarterly inter-agency meeting of Thrift Savings Plan coordinators that May 7, 2012 will be the day that the TSP will begin to accept Roth TSP contributions. The Roth TSP will allow Federal civilian employees and members of the

  • Alcohol: Are you consuming it, or is it consuming you?

    April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and the 48th Fighter Wing is taking part to highlight alcohol abuse prevention as well as different resources available to those dealing with alcohol related issues."We are using it (Alcohol Awareness Month) as a prevention message," said Capt. Laura Nichols, 48th

  • Lord's Walk Town Hall meeting invitation

    Lord's Walk issues were a special focus item for Col. Quintas, and are one of my top priorities as well. I've reviewed the recent Action Line submissions on Lord's Walk housing, and I feel the base leadership can do a better job of listening to your thoughts and concerns and communicating the way

  • Choosing to act: stories of Holocaust rescues

    A witness to the Holocaust visited RAF Lakenheath as part of the 2012 Holocaust Remembrance Week at Eagles Landing April 19, 2012. Geoffrey Perry who was a 12-year-old German Jewish boy when Adolf Hitler came to power, shared his experiences of Nazi held Germany with the Liberty Wing.Holocaust

  • 48th Component Maintenance Squadron bridging the gap

    48th Component Maintenance Squadron personnel are supplementing the 492nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit in order to keep the mission going strong.Watch the attached video to see how they are making it happen.

  • Ground radar systems craftsman displays "Service Before Self"

    Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Michael BarrettUnit: 48th Communications Squadron Duty Title: Ground Radar Systems craftsman Time in Service: 8 yearsTime at Lakenheath: 1 year, 3 monthsHometown: Ashland, OhioHobbies: Bowling, working out and travelling. Core Value Portrayed: "Service Before Self"How does