New unit to activate at Lakenheath

The 48th Fighter Wing will welcome a new unit into its fold Nov. 10 when the 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron is activated. The 56th and 493rd Aircraft Maintenance Units, both currently in the 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, will merge to create the new unit, and the 48th AMXS will continue

RAF Lakenheath's newest chiefs

The Liberty Wing congratulates its newest promotees to chief master sergeant. The selectees were announced at 8 a.m. Central Standard Time. Chief master sergeant is the highest enlisted rank and only one percent of the enlisted force can hold the rank in the Air Force.  Of the 487 selected Air

Conversations with a missing soldier

I have always been intrigued by the meaning of Veteran's and Remembrance Days. Not just their status as a holiday, but in a deeper, conceptual sense and their connection with a specific generation's identity. As a 28-year veteran with the Air Force History Program, I have toured dozens of

Lakenheath community bulletins November 6 - November 13

Quarterly Birthday Meal Join Knight's Table Military Dining Facility on Nov. 13 for a special meal if you have a birthday during the months of Jun. through Dec. This event is open for all meal card holders and a guest. A la carte also available. Sign up at Knight's Table Military Dining Facility or

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

Bury Bombers