• General surprises sergeant who stepped up

    Not everyone has a boss who travels across continents to tell them what a great job they're doing.Staff Sergeant Scott Richard deployed from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, to Kandahar Airfield. When the commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe, General Mark Welsh, visited the Airfield, Richard

  • Save a Life! Donate blood

    There will be an Armed Services Blood Program community blood drive at the base fitness center on May 10 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.The Armed Services Blood Program collects blood from the military community -- servicemembers, family members, retirees and Department of Defense civilians -- and reserves

  • Liberty Airmen celebrate Wing Sports Day

    Airmen and families gathered for a day of competitive sports, food and fun for the 48th Fighter Wing Sports Day on April 29. "Wing Sports Day is about rewarding outstanding work and outstanding achievements," said Col. John Quintas, 48th Fighter Wing commander.Wing Sports Day is not only a day of

  • Holocaust Remembrance Week events begin May 2

    Holocaust Remembrance Week is May 1 to 8 and the following events will be held at RAFs Mildenhall and Lakenheath:May 2 to 7: There will be a display at RAF Mildenhall Library and Exchange. May 5: The Bury St. Edmunds Theatre Royal Drama Group will give a performance at the Bob Hope Community Center.

  • Contracting officer displays 'Excellence in All We Do'

    Name and Rank: Darian Vomund, GS-11Unit: 48th Contracting Squadron Duty Title: Contracting OfficerTime in Service: Retired with 24 years Active Duty and 4 years in the Civil Service ProgramTime at Lakenheath: 2 years, 6 monthsHometown: Mexico, Mo.Hobbies: Amateur drama, geneology and traveling

  • RAF Lakenheath celebrates Earth Week

    From planting seeds to collecting microorganisms, laying an organic walking path and checking car exhausts for cleanliness, it's evident that Airmen at RAF Lakenheath are celebrating Earth Week. Between April 18 - 22, Airmen and their families celebrated a week full of activities to help raise

  • Lakenheath News Bulletins

    Skate with the Easter BunnyThe Page Community Activities Center will be hosting 'Skate with the Easter Bunny' on April 24 from 3 - 4 p.m. For prices or more information, call 226-1627. Youth Center Easter EggstravaganzaThe Youth Center will be hosting the Easter Eggstravaganza on April 23 from 9:30

  • Stand by or intervene: what would you do?

    If you saw someone being sexually assaulted, would you step up to help or just stand by?Airmen at RAF Lakenheath are stepping up to take a stand against sexual assault by volunteering as interveners during weekend nights as part of the Air Force's new Bystander Intervention Training program. "Airmen

  • Liberty Wing majors, captains selected for promotion

    The Liberty Wing wishes to congratulate their newest lieutenant colonels and majors.Lieutenant colonels selects:48th Inpatient Operations SquadronMaj. Donna Eggert48th Surgical Operations SquadronMaj. Marlin Weichel Major selects:748th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronCapt. Gregory Douglas 48th