• I have a dream...to be fitter

    We have all began the New Year with lofty ideas about getting fit and losing weight. In fact, a recent internet search found that weight loss and getting fit are consistently listed in the top five New Year resolutions of most people. In January we see gym parking lots packed and cardio rooms

  • COMUSAFE bans several substances

    As Airmen socialize around Europe and beyond, they should be mindful of newly banned substances that may be offered to them but would be detrimental to their lives and careers. General Roger A. Brady, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, has issued a ban on several substances because of emerging

  • RAF Lakenheath hosts Winter Reception

    The 48th Fighter Wing hosted the commander's annual Winter Reception at RAF Lakenheath's Eagles Landing club, Jan. 9. More than 150 servicemembers and community members arrived dressed to the nines to discuss various topics and happenings in our local community. "The Winter Reception provided an

  • 113th Maintainers keep 'em flying

    The 113th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron is currently preparing for both the Operational Readiness Exercise and Inspection scheduled for April and October respectively. Each drill weekend is spent practicing and perfecting their operational skills as well as maintaining F-16 aircraft. A major part of

  • Air Force officials streamline overseas outprocessing guidelines

    Air Force Personnel Center officials here recently introduced a new initiative that will streamline final processing for Airmen retiring or separating from overseas areas. With this change, additional travel to a separation processing base is no longer required. The new procedure is part of Air

  • Lakenheath community bulletins Jan. 8 - 15

    Lakenheath Men's Varsity Softball The Lakenheath Men's Softball Team will be holding a meeting at the Liberty Club Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. We will be discussing try outs, uniforms, tournaments, fundraisers etc. It's open to all active duty, DOD civilians, and dependents over the age of 18. If you have any

  • 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron bids farewell to Lithuanian hosts

    The 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron from RAF Lakenheath, England, recently deployed here in support of the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission. Starting Oct. 1, the 493rd EFS maintained a 24 hour, 7 day-a-week readiness posture, ready to launch two combat-armed F-15 Eagles. Thanks to the constant

  • Airmen deploy in support of Operation Enduring Freedom

    More than 250 Liberty Warriors deployed Jan. 3 to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The Airmen will be in the deployed location for about four months, during which time, they will perform basic duties and responsibilities that they have here. "The main body left today (Jan.

  • USO hits Lakenheath

    The United Service Organizations held a show at RAF Lakenheath Dec. 20 drawing a crowd of more than 1,600 people. The six entertainers, Kid Rock, Lewis Black, Kellie Pickler, Tichina Arnold, Kathleen Madigan and John Bowman sang, danced and joked throughout the 90 minute performance. "The show was