• Military dependents require VISAs to remain in the U.K.

    Arriving in the U.K. can be an exciting time for family and friends coming to visit you, but if their paperwork isn't in order, excitement can quickly turn to disappointment, frustration and added expense. For those coming to the U.K. as a tourist or on business for less than six months, a visa is

  • What you need to know about MOT inspections

    One of the responsibilities of anyone who wants to drive in England is to have a current Ministry of Transport inspection on all operating vehicles. This responsibility applies to British citizens, as well as U.S. military personnel, Department of Defense civilians and their family members, and is a

  • Automated Housing Referral Network increases housing support

    Permanent change of station moves can be a very stressful time for a military member, particularly with setting up a new home, but a new housing support program will help ease the burden. The Automated Housing Referral Network allows military members to directly interface with off-base housing at

  • 15 mph sign on Plymouth Road

    COMPLAINTI wanted to let you know about an on-going problem that needs attention. A while back, there used to be a 15 mph sign on Plymouth Road directly across the street from the old skating rink. For some reason, it was taken down and never replaced. Drivers now seem to be under the impression

  • Customer service technician epitomizes 'Service Before Self'

    Airman 1st Class Matthew Salter, 48th Comptroller Squadron customer service technician, was nominated for the Liberty Spotlight by his chain of command because he practices the Air Force core value of "Service Before Self." Commander: Lt. Col. Christopher DeJesus Time in Service: 1 year 2 months

  • 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron change of command

    Maj. Michael Wigen took command of the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron from Maj. Darrin Dronoff in a change of command ceremony June 30. Major Wigen is the former officer in charge of the 494th Aircraft Maintenance Unit. Major Dronoff will become the 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander.

  • 48th Aircraft Maintenance Group change of command

    Maj. Darrin Dronoff took command of the 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Lt. Col. Matthew Finnegan in a change of command ceremony June 30. Major Dronoff is the former 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron commander. Colonel Finnegan will begin work at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. The

  • Controllers pick up NATO training mission

    Liberty Wing air traffic controllers set the standard for training to meet NATO and EUCOM mission requirements recently when they trained eight Spanish air traffic controllers prior to their upcoming NATO deployment. The Spanish controllers were here for two weeks, and they will be followed by

  • Lakenheath skyline altered forever

    For more than 40 years two water towers were synonymous with RAF Lakenheath. Many new Airmen used the towers as reference points when first learning the base, and they grew into one of the major features of the skyline here. Those towers were removed recently when the final steps of a $22-million