• Single phone number for Red Cross now active

    The American Red Cross is giving military families easier access to emergency communication services through the use of one telephone number.All military members and their families can use 1-877-272-7337, U.S. toll free, to contact the American Red Cross to initiate an emergency communication

  • Surgical technician displays 'Excellence in All We Do'

    Name and Rank: Senior Airman Cara Montgomery Unit: 48th Medical Surgical SquadronDuty Title: Surgical technician Time in Service: 7 years Time at Lakenheath: 1 yearHometown: Boise, IDHobbies: Camping, hiking and golfingCore Value Portrayed: "Excellence in All We Do"How does the individual portray

  • Military justice paralegal displays "Excellence in All We do"

    Rank and Full Name: Senior Airman Owen E. SeivrightUnit: 48th Fighter Wing Judge AdvocateDuty Title: Military justice paralegalTime in Service: 5 yearsTime at Lakenheath: 2 yearsHometown: Savannah, Ga.Hobbies: Bowling, poker, reading, and basketball.Core Value Portrayed: "Excellence in All We Do"How

  • 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 the 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office for more information.JULY EVENTSChief's Group Steak and Chicken BurnThe Chief's Group will

  • Service after tragedy: Lakenheath SFS members back in the fight after attack

    The two Airmen look to each other -- searching for the words to say, searching for the strength to face the memories that come with unexpected noises and nightfall. Each finds comfort in the presence of another who was there, who understands.On March 2, 2011, at an airport in Frankfurt, Germany, a

  • 48th SFS member selected as one of 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

    An RAF Lakenheath technical sergeant was recently named one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2011. Tech. Sgt. Dustin Goodwin, 48th Security Forces Squadron flight chief, was notified by Col. John Quintas, 48th Fighter Wing commander, about his selection when the colonel visited the

  • Local police warn vehicle-owners to be more vigilant, keep property secure

    Police are urging drivers to secure their vehicles and property, following thefts of items such as cash, satellite navigation systems, and MP3 players from cars in the Forest Heath area (housing areas in the local community around RAFs Mildenhall, Lakenheath and Feltwell).Since April 1, more than

  • Security forces training instructor displays "Excellence in All We Do"

    Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Brian T. OrchekowskiUnit: 48th Security Forces SquadronDuty Title: Security Forces training instructorTime in Service: 4 years Time at Lakenheath: 2 yearsHometown: Manitowoc, Wis.Hobbies: Auto mechanics, carpentry, fishing and most recently castle huntingCore Value

  • 48th MDG to begin children sport physicals

    The 48th Medical Group will perform sports physicals for students 13 to 18 of age participating in fall sports: July 28, Aug. 4 and Aug. 11. Appointments will be scheduled on a next-available basis. To expedite the appointment, patients can complete the physical examination form prior to the visit.