• Are the kids alright?

    As the weather becomes colder and the days become more hectic during the holiday season, parents may lean towards more convenient practices rather than safe ones without realizing it. "Have you ever thought about leaving [your] child in a nice, warm car while running into the post office or

  • Liberty officers

    The 48th Fighter Wing congratulates the following individuals from the medical and dental career fields on their selection for promotion to the ranks of major,  lieutenant colonel and colonel:Colonel:Lt. Col. Michael Higgins (Below the Zone)Lieutenant Colonel:Maj. Steven AcevedoMaj. Jennifer

  • 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

  • NORAD ready to track Santa's flight

    The North American Aerospace Defense Command is getting ready to track Santa's yuletide journey! The NORAD Tracks Santa website, www.noradsanta.org, went live Dec. 1 featuring a countdown calendar, a kid's countdown village complete with holiday games and activities that change daily, and video

  • 'Twas just before Christmas in the European sky

    'Twas just before Christmas in the European sky; a KC-135 Stratotanker pumped fuel, so others could fly.The boom extended from the fuselage with care; to prepare for the receiver, which'd soon be there.The fighter pilots were all nestled tight in their seats; as the wizzos (weapons officers)

  • Lakenheath Community Bulletins

    Lakenheath Community BulletinsInterested 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,

  • Contracting Officer displays 'Service Before Self'

    Name and Rank: Alan D. RoseUnit: 48th Contracting SquadronDuty Title: Contracting officerTime in Service: 37 years and 6 monthsTime at Lakenheath: 19 yearsHometown: Ipswich, SuffolkHobbies: Golfing, walking, being with my family and explaining the rules of cricketCore Value Portrayed: "Service