• Deployment opportunities available for civilians

    Whether it's helping Iraqis with reconstruction projects or assisting Afghans with their motor pools, the Air Force relies on its civilian work force to help meet its global mission requirements. And the Air Force is not alone. In 2007, more than 1,100 Department of Defense civilians volunteered to

  • Sortie support journeyman portrays 'Service Before Self'

    Name and Rank: Senior Airman Daniel Parker Unit: 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 493rd Aircraft Maintenance UnitDuty Title: Sortie Support journeyman Time in Service: 4 years Time at Lakenheath: 1 year, 4 months Hometown: Semmes, Ala. Hobbies: Guitar, games and cars Core Value Portrayed:

  • British Billy's guide to spelling

    As a wise cat of some experience, I have come to appreciate that variety is the spice of life not only when it comes to the meat selections in my food pouches, but in most areas of existence. I have heard disparaging comments from Americans about 'weird British spelling' and one or two less than

  • Maintainers get war ready at Red Flag

    As Red Flag 10-1 ends, it has been many things to many people. For the pilots, it's been a chance to hone their skills as warfighters. For the pararescuemen, it was an opportunity to simulate doing what they do 'so others may live.' Intel analysts practiced sharing their vast knowledge on

  • Year of the Air Force Family

    July 2009 through July 2010 was designated as the "Year of the Air Force Family" by Air Force Secretary Michael B. Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz. The Liberty Wing celebrated the "Year of the Air Force Family" with a kick-off party at Eagle's Landing, on Nov. 4. The

  • Another RAFL amenity: the woodworking center

    Lakenheath offers a wide variety of amenities for base personnel and the military community, and one such place that many people don't know about is the woodworking center here. The Lakenheath woodworking center, which was established here 14 years ago and is currently located behind the auto hobby

  • Bonfire Night - not quite the 4th of July

    Back in the states there are a couple of times a year when fireworks come out; New Year's, Christmas, and July 4, to name a few. Here in the U.K. you'll also see some of those same events bring out fireworks (not so much our July 4 for some reason) and a uniquely British holiday is right around the

  • What is Bonfire Night all about?

    As I was out and about on one of my territorial patrols, I noticed the early stages of a bonfire being built in a neighbouring garden. 'Here comes Bonfire Night again!' I thought to myself. I plan to spend the next few evenings curled up indoors, paws over my ears. From now until Nov. 5, England

  • Lakenheath community bulletins October 30 - November 6

    KICK-OFF for Year of the Air Force FamilyCome out and join us at Eagle's Landing to kick-off Year of the Air Force Family.  Winners of essay contest will be announce on Nov. 4, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Lots of giveaways and free 5x7 family portraits.  For more information, call 226-3847. Quarterly