• Proposed Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability rules explained

    With Department of Veterans Affairs representatives ready to begin accepting sign-ups for the Post-9/11 GI Bill May 1, Defense Department officials are working to get word out on the proposed policy regarding the bill's transferability provisions to help servicemembers decide if the new benefit is

  • Boudica - warrior queen of the Iceni

    I think there are very few visitors to the U.K.who are not  familiar with our monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who has reigned through more than five decades. Many will also know of her pedecessor, Queen Victoria.However, few have ever heard of  Queen Boudica, one of our earliest heroines,

  • Lakenheath inducts new honorary commanders

    Military commanders here welcomed 11 members of the local community into the Liberty Family as its newest honorary commanders during a ceremony at Eagles' Landing April 23. The newly inducted individuals join 15 others as members of the base's Honorary Commander Program, which pairs key community

  • 48th Force Support Squadron Chefs Do Battle

    Richard Bragg, 48th Force Support Squadron Liberty Club cook, places ramekin of melted butter for the sea food platter April 25, 2009. Cooks and chefs from the Knight's Table and the Liberty Club competed for the title of top chefs during the "Hell's Kitchen" competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • Communicators “tune-in” on heritage

    Twenty personnel from the 48th and 100th Communications Squadrons traveled to the Imperial War Museum Duxford April 24 to meet with a World War II veteran who served as a wireless radio operator. Denis Willis, flew 17 combat missions in the Lancaster Bomber while he served in the Royal Air Force

  • Liaisons an important link in parent/school partnerships

    Parents and military commands are encouraged to communicate with DoDDS-E schools district superintendents, area and deputy directors and School Liaison leads to provide feedback and inquire about any school, student or teacher issue. DoDDS encourages parents to contact their school principal with

  • 494th Fighter Squadron arrives at Campia Turzii

    F-15E Strike Eagles from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England, arrived in Campia Turzii, Romania, for Strike Lance 2009, a recurring flying training deployment, during which U.S. Air Force Airmen train side-by-side with their Romanian Air Force counterparts. The training, to be conducted

  • Airman's Roll Call: Mentoring critical to development

    This week's Airman's Roll Call focuses on Air Force mentoring, a program designed to prepare Airmen for increased responsibilities. Air Force mentoring covers a wide range of areas, such as career guidance, technical and professional development, and leadership. The program's benefits include

  • Command honors best of the best

    U.S. Air Forces in Europe honored its top people in seven categories April 17, 2009, at an awards dinner here. The top Airman, NCO, senior NCO, first sergeant, company grade officer and civilians were recognized for their achievements in 2008. Winners were: Airman of the Year - Senior Airman.