• Liberty E-6s selected for promotion

    Air Force officials here May 27 selected 5,604 of 22,748 eligible technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant for a selection rate of 24.64 percent. The average score for those selected was 340.41, with an average time in grade and time in service of 4.45 and 16.40 years respectively. The

  • Photo Essay | 48th LRS central storage stays stocked

    The 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron central storage warehouse is the go-to store for parts of any kind around base. From the flightline to the dining facility, this warehouse keeps track of more than 37,000 items. All the parts in the warehouse are valued at $1.2 billion, supporting three fighter

  • Lakenheath, Bulgarian AF firefighters build partnerships

    RAF Lakenheath Firefighters here in support of joint-exercise Sentry Gold worked hand in hand with their Bulgarian air force counterparts May 25, 2010, to build their partnership capacities.The firefighters provided each other with an orientation on their respective equipment and discussed

  • Legal NCO demonstrates 'Excellence in All We Do'

    Name and Rank: Tech. Sgt. Karin BurkeUnit: 48th Fighter Wing Judge Advocate OfficeDuty Title: NCO in-charge of claims and legal assistanceTime in Service: 10 years, 10 monthsTime at Lakenheath: 2 years, 6 monthsHometown: Clearwater, Fla.Hobbies: Traveling, working out and readingCore Value

  • Photo essay | Lakenheath Airmen build partnerships in Bulgaria

    Airmen from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England and Airmen from the Bulgarian air force have been participating together in Sentry Gold, a joint-training exercise here. The exercise is designed to provide both air forces the opportunity to learn from each other and increase their

  • Lakenheath community bulletins

    AF Marathon ChallengeThe 14th Air Force Marathon will take place on Sep 18 at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. This highly successful program brings together thousands from across the A.F. to celebrate its birthday. The marathon will feature aircraft flyovers and a one-of-a-kind finish line surrounded by

  • Smoking Hot Food Safety Tips

    It's about that time to hang up the winter coats and put on those flip flops to enjoy the sun with family and co-workers at good ole barbeques.Although grilling can be fun, we must remember that cooking, whether indoors or out, can lead to food-borne illnesses. Be sure that your summer fun doesn't

  • Keeping your smile Safe

    The National Youth Sports Safety Foundation estimates that sports-related injuries will result in a loss of about five million teeth for U.S. youth this year. However, there is good news. According to the American Dental Association more than 200,000 oral injuries are prevented annually in the U.S.