• Contracting specialist portrays 'Service Before Self'

    Name and Rank: Staff Sgt. Heather PelleyUnit: 48th Contracting SquadronDuty Title: Contracting specialistTime in Service: Five years, one monthTime at Lakenheath: One year, four monthsHometown: Charleston, Tenn. Hobbies: Reading, working out and travelingCore Value Portrayed: "Service Before

  • 'Thirty days through Afghanistan' project, Web site announced

    International Security Assistance Force Joint Command officials announced a new Web site Feb. 1 to support a public affairs project titled "30 Days Through Afghanistan."The Web-based project kicks off Feb. 8 and aims to bring the people, the mission and the experiences of ISAF's 44 participating

  • Lakenheath forecasters keep watch over Red Flag skies

    The sun shines in Las Vegas more than 330 days per year. People say they love the town because they can golf practically year-round. Sometimes, though, the sun just doesn't shine.While that may be a mild inconvenience to the outdoor enthusiasts, weather changes mean something completely different to

  • Administrative manager demonstrates Air Forces' core values

    Name and Rank: Suzanne HarperUnit: 48th Fighter Wing Public AffairsDuty Title: Administrative managerTime in Service: Eight yearsTime at Lakenheath: Eight yearsHometown: Elveden, SuffolkHobbies: scuba diving, gardening and singingHow does the individual portray that core value?  Sue is an invaluable

  • Dedicated crew chiefs honored

    Officers and senior NCOs assigned to the 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron recently honored a few of their distinguished Airmen, highlighting the excellence they exhibit in their day-to-day duties. During a small ceremony, 24 maintainers were recognized as dedicated crew chiefs, and received a

  • Meet your local crew chief, Tech. Sgt. Ray Gara

    Name: Tech. Sgt. Ray GaraAircraft Assigned: F-15CSquadron/Unit: 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 493rd Aircraft Maintenance UnitHometown: New Orleans, La.Why did you join the Air Force?For a chance to meet people from different cultures and make lifelong friends. I wanted to travel to places and

  • Meet your local crew chief, Staff Sgt. Jeremy Watkins

    Name: Staff Sgt. Jeremy Watkins Aircraft Assigned: F-15E Squadron/Unit: 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 494th Aircraft Maintenance UnitHometown: Pearl, Miss.Why did you join the Air Force?To serve my country and see the world.What do you like most about being a crew chief?When I get done working

  • Meet your local crew chief, Staff Sgt. Joshua Skelton

    Name: Staff Sgt. Joshua SkeltonAircraft Assigned: HH-60 Pave HawkSquadron/Unit: 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 56th Helicopter Maintenance Unit Hometown: Orange County, Calif.Why did you join the Air Force?I joined for the opportunity to travel and to get my education.What do you like most

  • Meet your local crew chief, Staff Sgt. Jo LePage

    Name: Staff Sgt. Jo LePageAircraft Assigned: HH-60G Pave Hawk Squadron/Unit: 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 56th Helicopter Maintenance UnitHometown: Honolulu, HawaiiWhy did you join the Air Force?I knew I wanted to be a part of the Air Force from a young age. I'm a military brat, and I was in

  • Liberty Warrior only active duty Airman with 4,000 hours in F-15E

    There are some things in the Air Force that are constants. Security forces Airmen provide security. Logistics Airmen handle logistics. Air traffic control Airmen control air traffic. For Lt. Col. Dave Iverson, 492nd Fighter Squadron commander, that constant has been flying the F-15E Strike Eagle. He