• CSAF visits Liberty Wing's finest

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and his wife Suzie helped honor the 48th Fighter Wing's annual award winners and nominees at a banquet Feb. 11 in Hangar 7.Those recognized as the Liberty Wing's 2011 Annual Award winners were:- Maj. Andrew Garcia, Field Grade Officer of the Year- Capt.

  • Local youth semi-finalist in national contest

    The daughter of a 48th Fighter Wing Airman has been named a semi-finalist for the 2012 Military Child of the Year.Alexandra DeYonke, daughter of Lt. Col. John DeYonke, 48th FW Chief of Wing Plans, is currently a high school senior attending the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics."When

  • NCO in charge of administrative law displays "Excellence in All We Do"

    Name and Rank: Tech. Sgt. Kristen DavisUnit: 48th Fighter Wing Judge AdvocateDuty Title: NCO in charge of administrative lawTime in Service: 12 yearsTime at Lakenheath: 2 years, 3 monthsHometown: Ripley, OhioHobbies: Family, traveling and readingCore Value Portrayed: "Excellence in All We Do"How

  • Microwave safety recall update

    There has been an update to the safety recall for the following microwaves:SANYO EM-C8787B BlackSANYO EM-C8787W WhiteUpon further investigation the safety recall does not seem to apply to the Sanyo Black Microwaves issued by the FMO. However, all personnel should still check their Black Sanyo

  • Fake bodies save lives

    As the old saying goes, practice makes perfect; the 48th Medical Group has taken this concept to a new level by creating a Simulation Center of Excellence, an education and training program for medics located on the hospital campus. The center uses a wide variety of scenarios, including life-like

  • Pass and Registration representative displays 'Excellence in All We Do'

    Name and Rank: Tina M. BarnesUnit: 48th Security Forces SquadronDuty Title: Pass and Registration representativeTime in Service: 8 yearsTime at Lakenheath: 8 yearsHometown: Barton Mills, SuffolkHobbies: Spending time with my son, friends and riding motorcycles Core Value Portrayed: "Excellence in

  • COMUSAFE visits 48 FW

    Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, visited Airmen of the 48th Fighter Wing here, Jan. 18.The main purpose of his visit was to inform wing personnel of command priorities, define the state of command, while taking the time to get to know Airmen stationed at the 48 FW. "The