• Baltic air policing mission complete

    The 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, deployed from RAF Lakenheath, England, relinquished command of the NATO Baltic air policing mission to the German air force at Lithuania Air Force Air Base, Jan. 5.The squadron, comprised of approximately 125 people, assumed responsibility for Lithuanian,

  • Lakenheath Community Bulletins

    Employment and Volunteer FairLooking for a job? Meet representatives from Civilian Personnel, Non-Appropriated Funds, AAFES, DeCA and other agences at the Airman and Family Readiness Center Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 226-3847.Become a Unit Tax AdvisorThe base tax

  • 48th LRS vehicle ops keeps the Liberty Wing rollin'

    Staff Sgt. Derek Manner, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron training supervisor, puts a bus tire on a wheel rack at the 48th LRS vehicle compound Jan. 4. Vehicle maintenance and operators are required to keep the spare tires for buses, sedans and other vehicles serviceable at all times. (U.S. Air

  • Commander sets stage for 2011

    The Liberty Wing hit the ground running in 2011 as 48th Fighter Wing Commander Col. John Quintas held several commanders calls.The briefings allowed him to highlight some of the accomplishments of 2010 and set the tone for 2011.Among the achievements Colonel Quintas mentioned were the 2,000

  • 493rd EFS brings Christmas cheer, presents to Lithuanian orphanage

    For many people around the world, December 25 is a day for spending time with friends and relatives, perhaps eating a Christmas dinner and opening presents. However, for children at Siauliai City Baby's Orphanage in Siauliai, Lithuania, there were not many presents to be opened Christmas morning.

  • Topping off Liberty Village

    Another milestone has been reached in the $220 million Liberty Village housing project.Nearly 200 people, representing RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, Defense Estates, the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment and Mansell construction, came to see the 'topping out' ceremony Dec. 15,

  • Crew chief portrays 'Service before Self'

    Name and Rank: Airman 1st Class Bennie HatchUnit: 748th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronDuty Title: Tactical aircraft crew chiefTime in Service: 1 year, 7 monthsTime at Lakenheath: 10 monthsHometown: Fort Wayne, Ind.Hobbies: Reading and troubleshootingCore Value Portrayed: Service before Self How does