• Air Force civilian workforce restructuring impacts Lakenheath

    Air Force officials announced several adjustments to the civilian workforce Nov. 2, 2011, that will result in the elimination of several civilian positions here that will affect 11 Liberty Wing personnel in fiscal year 2012.In response to direction from the Secretary of Defense to stop civilian

  • New gate will relieve congestion

    The Liberty Wing continues construction of a new gate for heavy goods vehicles to help ease congestion around RAF Lakenheath's main front gate entrance.Currently, lorries and trucks seeking entry through the main gate can block the parking at the visitor control center which causes large bottle

  • 48th MDG launches Wounded Warrior pilot program

    The 48th Medical Group launched an Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Group pilot program, Oct. 25, to improve the personal well-being and long-term healing of wounded Airmen.The 10-week program is open to 12 members from Royal Air Forces Mildenhall and Lakenheath. All members were wounded or received

  • Liberty Wing maintainer receives General Lew Allen Trophy

    Capt. William Bernecker of the 48th Fighter Wing was recognized by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz during a ceremony in Washington, D.C., Oct. 28 for his outstanding contributions to the Air Force mission.Bernecker, assigned to the 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, was awarded the

  • 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

  • Repair and reclamation journeyman epitomizes 'excellence in all we do'

    Name and Rank: Senior Airman Matthew BieniekUnit: 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Unit Commander: Maj. Anthony Deguchi Duty Title: Repair and reclamation journeymanTime in Service: 3 years, 5 monthsTime at Lakenheath: 10 monthsHometown: St. Cloud, Minn.Hobbies: Going to the gym, traveling, and

  • Marine to USAF PJ

    After Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Diola's father passed away, there was one important detail about the death that would later comfort him about one of his biggest life decisions.Diola, now a Pararescue craftsman with the 56th Rescue Squadron was first a Marine infantryman."Two years after my father passed

  • Air Force PJs train with European Air Group forces

    Members of the 56th Rescue Squadron and 48thFighter Wing trained with European Air Group forces to hone their Personnel Recovery (PR) skills at the annual European Air Group Combined Joint Personnel Standardization Course 2011.From Oct. 13-20, the EAGCJPRC, formerly known as the Combined Joint

  • Their motto: 'That others may live'

    Members of the 56th Rescue Squadron and 48th Fighter Wing trained with European Air Group forces to hone their personnel recovery skills at the annual European Air Group Combined Joint Personnel Standardization Course 2011. View the slideshow here