• 56th RQS PJs make history with deployment

    The 56th Rescue Squadron at RAF Lakenheath made history recently when it deployed a team of pararescuemen and a survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist from the 48th Operations Support Squadron in support of contingency operations in Iraq. While rescue squadron personnel working in Iraq

  • What's your favourite British T.V. Show?

    Of course, paws and television remotes don't go hand-in-hand. I've tried sitting on the remote and pouncing on it but I prefer to let someone else do the hard work for me. The truth is, I sleep through most of what comes on the television, but I am rather partial to Doctor Who, the most recent

  • Sponsorship key to mission success

    All my life I've dreamt of seeing Europe, but as I stepped off the plane at Heathrow International Airport in London ... I couldn't have been more frightened. Not only was I worried about my wife and children and our 18 pieces of luggage, I was worried about what to do once I arrived on base. After

  • Liberty Warrior awarded ACC chief of Flight Safety Award

    Capt. Matthew Strohmeyer, 492nd Fighter Squadron flight commander, received the Air Combat Command Flight Safety Award of the Quarter for his work as the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing chief of Flight Safety. According to the award citation, Captain Strohmeyer repeatedly contributed to flight safety

  • Lakenheath community bulletins August 28 - September 4

    Joan Mann Sports Day volunteers Volunteers are needed for the Joan Mann Sports Day. Volunteers will work as escorts, game helpers, parking attendants, food helpers, registration assistants and assisting with set up and tear down. For more information or to volunteer, call 226-5969. Heritage

  • Heritage Ball Crud tournament

    Four teams participated in a crud tournament at the Eagles' Landing Officers' Club on Aug. 20. Although all the teams played hard and had fun, the 48th Fighter Wing Staff Agencies won the tournament. The event, hosted by the RAF Lakenheath Heritage Ball planning committee, raised approximately $250

  • RAF Lakenheath Health and Wellness Center September programs and classes

    Tobacco Cessation Course A two-part tobacco cessation course will be Sept. 8, 1 to 3 p.m. and Sept. 22, 1 to 3 p.m. The course will cover behavior modification, group support, nutrition, oral hygiene and more. The program is beneficial to both smokers and dippers. Cholesterol Reduction Class A

  • Legal office Airmen portrays 'Excellence in All We Do'

    Name and Rank: Airman 1st Class Brian Newton Unit: 48th Fighter Wing Judge Advocate office Duty Title: General and international law paralegal Time in Service: 2 Years, 2 Months Time at Lakenheath: 3 Months Hometown: Pittsburgh Hobbies: Playing sports, running and traveling Core Value Portrayed:

  • Liberty E-4s selected for promotion

    Congratulations to the following Liberty senior Airmen selected, Aug. 20, for promotion to staff sergeant. Willie Adams 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Kyle Agraviador 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Jared Alder 48th Component Maintenance Squadron Alan Alexander 48th Aircraft Maintenance