• Lakenheath ER implements new triage system

    Whether your baby has an upset stomach and won't stop crying, your 4-year old decided to stuff a button up her nose or your husband figured he can rewire the living room just as easily as any qualified electrician: when a loved one becomes ill or injured, we tend to err on the side of caution ...

  • Client Support technician demonstrates 'Excellence in All We Do'

    Name and Rank: Airman 1st Class Ashleigh N. JohnsonUnit: 48th Communications SquadronDuty Title: Client Support TechnicianTime in Service: 8 MonthsTime at Lakenheath: 3 MonthsHometown: Schertz, TexasHobbies: Reading, movies, and travelingCore Value Portrayed: Excellence in All We DoHow does the

  • Liberty Wing congratulates Annual Award Winners

    It is with great pride and honor to present our wing's annual award winners for 2009. The individuals listed below will represent the 48 Fighter Wing at the USAFE annual awards in April of this year. Airman of the year: SrA Marcello Robinson, 48th Logistics Readiness SquadronNoncomissioned officer

  • A Prayer: God, bless America

    More than 125 members of the Liberty Wing attended the 2010 National Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 12. This annual event was held at the Lakenheath Chapel and hosted by Col. Jay Silveria, 48th Fighter Wing commander. The tradition that started with the U.S. government in 1953 to provide government

  • Avionics Intermediate Section team leader epitomizes 'Service before Self'

    Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. David SilvaUnit: 48th Component Maintenance SquadronCommander: Major Richard BoatmanDuty Title: Avionics Intermediate Section team leaderTime in Service: 5 years, 8 monthsTime at Lakenheath: 4 years, 10 monthsHometown: Palm Bay, Fla.Hobbies: Surfing, mixed martial arts, and

  • Students participate in Job Shadow Day

    Local students descended on RAF Lakenheath and Feltwell during the Department of Defense Dependents Schools' Job Shadow Day Feb. 8. Job Shadow Day, formally known or referred to as "bring your child to work day", provides students an opportunity to experience what their parents do at work and their

  • 'Wikipedia' for pilots: Lakenheath Airmen provide Red Flag intel needs

    Hollywood glamorizes fighter pilots. It paints a picture of brazen men and women who put their lives on the line to do anything from combating terrorists to playing beach volleyball in cowboy boots.Wearing combat boots instead of cowboy boots, Airmen across the world put their lives on the line

  • RAF Lakenheath hospital named best in Air Force for 2009

    Despite stiff competitions and the limitations of a 100-word submission form, RAF Lakenheath hospital was named the Air Force's 2009 Hospital of the Year during a ceremony at the Military Health Symposium in Washington D.C. Jan. 28. The hospital placed first out of all other competing Air Force

  • Liberty Wing recognizes resource advisor award recipient

    The 48th Fighter Wing Resource Adviser of the Year for 2009 was awarded to Mr. Eric Alber, 48th Operations Group, Jan. 19.Mr. Alber was awarded this honor for his numerous contributions to the 48th FW mission. He researched and instituted a new cell phone contract within the 48th OG that was later