• Jet arrival marks start of Golden Lance

    A fleet of 10 F-15Cs from the 493rd Fighter Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, England, arrived here Oct. 21 for the start of Operation Golden Lance.The objective of the exercise is to build partnership capabilities by conducting joint air-to-air combat training operations with the Romanian Air

  • Combat Comm wires up Golden Lance

    Operation Golden Lance is a large-scale exercise involving more than 150 U.S. Air Force personnel, 10 fighter aircraft and dozens of pieces of support equipment.Coordinating these assets would be much more difficult if Airmen couldn't communicate with each other.In this relatively austere location,

  • Keep an 'Eagle Eye' out

    Operational Security is very important to the mission across the Air Force and is no different at RAF Lakenheath.In order to provide the best security possible the USAF 'Eagle Eye' program is in place so neighborhoods can report any suspicious activity. Report any of the following as

  • SAFETY FIRST: Be prepared for any contingency

    As winter draws closer and the English weather changes from one second to the next, it's important for Liberty Airmen to ensure they're putting safety first."Unsafe practices lead to mission failure," said Col. John Quintas, 48th Fighter Wing commander. "In order to succeed, we must conduct our

  • 56th RQS aids British ground forces at STANTA

    The 56th Rescue Squadron provided underwater recovery capability to British ground forces preparing to deploy to Afghanistan. Secondary to providing underwater recovery, the 56th RQS also provided medical and casualty evacuation support.View slideshow.

  • Shoppers invited to 'Sound Off'

    ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England - The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is constantly seeking opportunities to improve on the exchange benefit. As part of this effort, the Department of Defense's oldest and largest exchange service relies on an ongoing Customer Service Index to provide

  • Weather technician displays 'Excellence in All We Do'

    Name and Rank: Senior Airman Regis SullivanUnit: 48th Operation Support SquadronDuty Title: Weather TechnicianTime in Service: 3 Years, 7 Months Time at Lakenheath: 6 Months Hometown: Suffolk,VAHobbies: Poker, Racquetball and SingingCore Value Portrayed: Excellence in all we doHow does the

  • MOPP gear and how it's worn

    The Liberty Wing is gearing up for an operational readiness inspection. The past few operational readiness exercises have been practice for the real thing. With all the different things to be graded on, mission oriented protective posture level changes need to be second nature."The purpose of the