• Breastfeeding: good for everyone

    Have you ever considered how breastfeeding impacts the Air Force mission, the physical and mental health of your Airmen, the environment? Several base agencies here, Liberty Wing moms and mothers in 120 countries around the globe took time this week to focus on the benefits of this natural act as

  • Storage and distribution technician epitomizes 'Service Before Self'

    Name and Rank: Airman 1st Class Linette Witherspoon Unit: 48th Medical Support SquadronDuty Title: Storage and distribution technician Time in Service: 8 months Time at Lakenheath: 4 months Hometown: BaltimoreHobbies: Watching movies, being with my friends, being on the computer, talking on the

  • History through fitness: 100 years in 100 miles

    Buff: according to Merriam Webster's Dictionary, as a noun it's used to describe garments, the lack thereof or an enthusiast for fires (probably based off the original leather buff garments worn by firefighters). Over time, the enthusiast portion has grown to describe anyone who is interested in

  • Physical therapists keep servicemembers in the fight

    Aircraft mechanics make sure the airframes they are assigned to are in impeccable condition, fine tuning them, ensuring there isn't any excessive wear and tear so these precision machines are ready to do their part in the today's fight. The human body is also a precision machine and needs to be well

  • Liberty Wing recognizes award recipients, excellence

    Congratulations to the following Liberty organizations and individuals on their recent recognitions for excellence: 48th Fighter Wing Atlas Award, Wing Sponsor Staff Sgt. Manny Rodriguez, 48th Security Forces Squadron 48th Fighter Wing Atlas Award, Unit 48th Security Forces Squadron U.S. Air Forces

  • Sure Start Program registration and eligibility

    Lakenheath Elementary School is now taking Sure Start applications for the 2009-2010 school year. This program is open to all children within the Lakenheath School District. The program offers families a comprehensive approach to early childhood education that involves both children and families.

  • USDA Free and Reduced Lunch Program

    The school lunch program is designed to meet federal requirements for nutritionally balanced meals and offer free or reduced-price meals to eligible children. The program is available to children from all military branches attending Department of Defense Dependents schools. Families can apply for

  • DoDDS Registration

    RAF Lakenheath members who need to register their children for the 2009-2010 school year can contact each school independently to make arrangements. Contact information is as follows: Lakenheath Elementary School - 01638 523 721 or at DSN: 226-3721 Feltwell Elementary School - 01638 527 003/004 or