• The French Connection

    Today the 48th Fighter Wing is known for its home in England; that wasn't always the case.From 1952 to 1967, the 48th Fighter Bomber Wing, predecessor to the 48th FW, operated out of Chaumont Air Base, located in northeastern France, with 75 jets and 2,500 American Airmen at its peak.Recently, a

  • New 48th Fighter Wing lieutenant colonel and major selects

    The 48th Fighter Wing wishes to congratulate the following selectees for promotion to the ranks of lieutenant colonel and major:Lieutenant colonel selects:Maj. Lamont Atkins, 48th Communications SquadronMaj. Aimee Gregg, 48th Fighter Wing StaffMaj. Patrick Misnick, 48 Medical Support SquadronMaj.

  • 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.JUNE EVENTSStress and Anger Management SeminarA discussion series will

  • Radar maintainer displays "Excellence in All We Do"

    Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Marcus HarperUnit: 48th Communications SquadronDuty Title: Radar Maintenance journeymanTime in Service: 6 years, 8 monthsTime at Lakenheath: 5 years, 10 monthsHometown: Houston, TexasHobbies: Xbox gaming and basketballCore Value Portrayed: "Excellence in all We Do".How does

  • PLAYpass saves money for Airmen, families

    The RAF Lakenheath Airman and Family Readiness Center along with others bases across the Air Force are distributing PLAYpass discount cards for family members of recently deployed personnel, as well as recently deployed single Airmen.Currently, more than 150 recently deployed Liberty Warriors are

  • E. coli warning issued to Liberty Warriors

    Due to the recent outbreak of E. coli in northern Germany, the Department of Defense has restricted the sale of European-procured lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and bean sprouts on base. This restriction currently remains in effect as a precaution to prevent further illness. At this point, produce

  • Food safety notice: tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce

    Military commissaries in Europe are not selling or receiving lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers from any European sources until further notice, according to a directive from the U.S. Army's European Regional Veterinary Command.The medical command delivered its directive in the face of the current E.