• First sergeants spike ALS

    Airman Leadership School class 2010-10F graduates June 16, but before they come to the end of their term, the class took on the first sergeants in a volleyball game at the RAF Lakenheath base gym June 11.The games have become tradition in which the first sergeants dominate ALS students and own

  • Col. John Quintas takes command of Liberty Wing

    Col. John Quintas took command of the 48th Fighter Wing here today during a ceremony at Hangar 7 officiated by Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc, 3rd Air Force commander."I take the responsibility of command very seriously," Colonel Quintas said after he received the wing guidon from General Gorenc. "I am

  • Step into Spring

    The Health and Wellness Center hosted a "Step into Spring" walking challenge during the month of May. The goal of the program, which kicked off May's Sports and Fitness Month, was to get the base populace out and walking, according to the Health and Wellness Center staff. "Something as simple as

  • 101 Critical Days of Summer

    For the first time in a decade, there were zero reportable mishap fatalities Air Force-wide over the Memorial Day weekend.The 101 Critical Days of Summer, an annual Air Force campaign that runs Memorial to Labor Day, was developed to raise awareness and safety during the summer months.This is just

  • Lakenheath community bulletins

     REMINDER | THE NEW P.T. STANDARDS ARE COMING JULY 1, IF YOU NEED ANY INFORMATION PLEASE LOOK AT THESE LINKS.www.lakenheath.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123189047   www.lakenheath.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123207792   www.lakenheath.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123204580  Philippine Independence Day

  • Food service apprentice displays 'Service Before Self'

    Name and Rank: Airman 1st Class Casey HerronUnit: 48th Force Support SquadronDuty Title: Food service apprentice Time in Service: 2 years, 4 monthsTime at Lakenheath: 2 yearsHometown: Hayden, Ala.Hobbies: Church, sports, drawing, reading and volunteer work.Core Value Portrayed: Service Before

  • Rescue Squadron returns from successful deployment

    The 56th Rescue Squadron returned here June 6 following a 90-day deployment to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan."It was a tremendous success," said Lt. Col. John Galik, 56th RQS director of operations.During the deployment, the squadron flew more than 500 sorties, amassing nearly 500 combat hours and