• Lakenheath Community Bulletins

    Harlem GlobetrottersThe Harlem Globetrotters will be performing at the RAF Lakenheath Fitness & Sports Center on Sunday, December 12. The FREE show is from 3-5pm. For more information 226-1719 or COMM 01638-52-1719.Veteran's Day Remembrance CeremonyA Veteran's Day Remembrance Ceremony is scheduled

  • Evaluation complete

    To meet NATO readiness requirements, the 48th Fighter Wing had to pass a two phase operational readiness inspection process, which evaluated the base's abilities to fulfill a mission. Phase I of the ORI evaluated the 48th Fighters Wing's ability to prepare for deployment, to deploy aircraft,

  • Ready, Aim, Fire!

    RAF Feltwell's combat arms range is back and open for business after being closed for ten months.The complex was built in 1989 and was shut down due to safety hazards and outdated Air Force firing range requirements. While the main complex was closed, the trainers and personnel traveled a total of

  • Dock Chief epitomizes 'Excellence in All We Do'

    Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Shane MitchellUnit: 48th Equipment Maintenance SquadronDuty Title: F-15 phase dock chiefTime in Service: 8 years, 6 monthsTime at Lakenheath: 2 years, 6 monthsHometown: Corona, Calif.Hobbies: Working on cars and riding motorcycles.Core Value Portrayed: 'Excellence in All We

  • Sheet metal craftsman displays 'Excellence in All We Do'

    Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Kevin MeyerUnit: 48th Equipment Maintenance SquadronDuty Title: Aircraft structural maintenance craftsmanTime in Service: 9 yearsTime at Lakenheath: 5 years, 8 monthsHometown: Vermilion, OhioHobbies: Going out with friends, spending time with my wife.Core Value Portrayed:

  • Fuels team keeps Golden Lance flying

    No matter how technically advanced, without fuel aircraft can't fly.The 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron sent a 10-person fuels team to support the F-15C Eagles participating in Operation Golden Eagle, a NATO partnership-building exercise with the Romanian Air Force.When the team arrived, they

  • Regenerating Golden Lance

    CAMPIA TURZII AIR BASE, Romania -- Airman 1st Class Zane Wilms, 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, checks the underside of an F-15C Eagle on the flightline here Oct. 28. The aircraft had just returned from a mission for Operation Golden Lance, a NATO

  • Keeping pilots ready to step

    A pilot flying an F-15 has many things on his mind. One thing that shouldn't be is whether his gear is serviceable.Keeping that gear fully functional is the responsibility of the Airmen and NCOs who maintain aircrew flight equipment."Anything the pilot needs personally to fly or, in the event of an

  • Phase 1 ORI

    The 48th Fighter Wing was tested on its worldwide responsive combat air power and its support in meeting the nation's objectives during the operational readiness inspection Oct. 25 to 27.  From cargo and personnel movement to force protection condition implementation, the team of inspectors took a