• Medical support technician practices 'Service Before Self'

    Airman Jacob Rockhold, 48th Medical Support Squadron medical logistics 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. Jeffrey White Time in Service: 11 Months Time at Lakenheath:

  • 48th Maintenance Group change of command

    Col. Dorothy Silvanic took command of the 48th Maintenance Group from Col. Marcus Novak in a change of command ceremony July 7. Colonel Silvanic is the former Headquarters United States Air Forces in Europe Aircraft and Munitions Maintenance Division chief from Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Colonel

  • Medical officer epitomizes 'Excellence in All We Do'

    Maj. Judith Houk, 48th Medical Group education and training chief, was nominated for the Liberty Spotlight by her chain of command because she practices the Air Force core value of "Excellence in All We Do." Commander: Col. Kenneth McDonnell Time in Service: 13 years Time at Lakenheath: 20

  • Lakenheath community bulletins July 2 - 10

    Senior non-commissioned officer induction ceremony A senior non-commissioned officer induction ceremony is at the Eagles Landing July 17 at 6 p.m. For information and tickets, call 226-5925. Retirement-101 A Retirement-101 Webinar will be held to better serve Air Force Personnel Center customers and

  • Combat dining in Rules of Engagement

    As with many military traditions, the rules of engagemnt for a combat dining in vary from base to base and are limited only by the imagination of the planning commitee. This year's combat dining in rules of engagement were: 1. Thou shall not question the decisions of the President (THE PRESIDENT is

  • 56th RQS assist in saving sailor over East Atlantic

    Two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters from the 56th Rescue Squadron finished a two-day mission Saturday, which led them 400 miles off of the west coast of Ireland to save a sailor on a cargo ship who was overcome with severe abdominal pain. The search and rescue team transloaded the patient, in stable

  • Men's health and cancer awareness

    It used to be that American women outlived men by eight years, but men are closing the gap! Experts believe the reasons behind this are fewer men are using tobacco products, they are drinking less alcohol, eating healthier, wearing suitable safety equipment -- like helmets and seatbelts

  • 2009 COMUSAFE 4th of July safety message

    The Independence Day holiday weekend is special for us Americans. Summer is in full swing, and it's time to enjoy a few days off with family and friends. Unfortunately, long holiday weekends can end badly if we do not pay attention to safety. Please keep your safety and that of your family and

  • RAF Feltwell to host July 4th events

    The 48th Fighter Wing will host an American Independence Day celebration July 4 at RAF Feltwell. Gates open to the public at noon and close after the fireworks display, which will begin at 10 p.m. Area road delays are expected due to the number of visitors in the area. One of the major highlights of