• RAF Lakenheath honor guard supports Memorial Day ceremony in Edinburgh

    The 48th Fighter Wing Honor Guard traveled more than 400 miles to participate in a memorial ceremony honoring fallen heroes May 25 at the Scottish-American War Memorial in Edinburgh, Scotland. The British Army's Royal Scots Dragoon Guards worked side-by-side with the Honor Guard to present the

  • RAF Lakenheath initiates Airman Safety Council

    As a Air Force first, the 48th Fighter Wing Safety Office at RAF Lakenheath has started-up an Airman's Safety Council. The ASC is a safety office initiative to change the persona of safety regulations coming from leadership and allowing Airmen an opportunity to be directly involved with safety

  • Colonel Silveria tackles Q&As during Town Hall Meeting

    Colonel Jay Silveria, 48th Fighter Wing commander, hosted two Town Hall style meetings in April. Below are questions covered during the afternoon and evening meetings, with current answers as of May 22. HOUSING Q: My water is freezing cold in the house, how can I get that fixed? Ministry of Defense

  • Flight engineer reaches milestone

    A flight engineer assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron reached a career milestone when his HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter landed here May 21. Master Sgt. Darren Bradley completed his 5,000th flying hour in the Pave Hawk, a rare achievement according to his peers and unit leadership. "I've been in the

  • New online application added to voluntary assignments

    Air Force officials recently introduced a new Web-based application that allows Airmen to withdraw or cancel a voluntary assignment from their desks at their convenience. Voluntary assignments are assignments that are self-initiated and that Airmen can apply for on their own. They differ from normal

  • Liberty Wing recognizes award recipients, excellence

    Congratulations to the following Liberty organizations and individuals on their recent recognitions for excellence: 2009 USAFE Air Force Heritage Award Mr. Billy "Digger" Harris, 48th Fighter Wing48th Force Support Squadron 2008 USAFE Resource Management Program of the Year 2008 USAFE Information

  • Lakenheath community bulletins May 23 - 30

    48th Mission Support Group Memorial Day Hours of Operation May 25The following locations will be closed: 48th Ave Community Activities Center 48th Street Café Airman & Family Readiness Center Airman Leadership School Arts & Crafts Center Auto Hobby Complex Breckland Pines Golf Course Breckland Pines

  • EMS Airman exemplifies 'Excellence in All We Do'

    Airman 1st Class Christopher E. Matthews, 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, was nominated for the Liberty Spotlight by his chain of command because he practices the Air Force core value of "Excellence in All We Do." Commander: Maj. Darrin "DB" Dronoff