• JOINT NATO/USAFE engineers assist in NATO plans

    A team of engineers from throughout United States Air Forces in Europe and a NATO CC AIR Engineer met with officials from the Lithuanian Air Force Dec. 15 to 16 to discuss Lithuania's plans for expanding the existing airbase here. They surveyed for airfield expansion for continued Lithuanian Air

  • 48th EMS civilian exemplifies Service Before Self

    Norman Killeen, 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment scheduler, was nominated for the Liberty spotlight by his chain of command because he practices the Air Force core value of "Service Before Self." Commander: Major Darrin "DB" Dronoff Time in Service: 12 Years MOD

  • Lakenheath community bulletins Dec. 12 - 25

    Curbside recycling pickups There will be no office curbside recycling pickups during the week Dec. 22 to 26. Normal operations will resume the following week. The satellite drop off points near Taco Bell, at Feltwell and Lakenheath military family housing will be open for drop offs. Furnishings

  • USAF Squadrons host children’s Christmas Party

    More than 50 local Forest Heath children attended a Christmas party host by two Air Force Squadrons Dec. 16. The 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron and 48th Munitions Squadron hosted the party, held at the St. John's Community Centre in Mildenhall "The party was a tremendous success," said Major

  • Photo manipulation a no-go

    It's not good to be really good at some things, and photo manipulation is one of them, if Airmen are working on that next official project. "Regardless whether an Airman is an official Air Force photographer or not, the policy on photo manipulation affects everyone," said Senior Master Sgt. Thomas

  • NORAD prepares for 50th year tracking Santa

    Among North American Aerospace Command's diverse and challenging missions, none is more gratifying -- or as downright fun -- as tracking Santa Claus each year for children around the world, the NORAD commander said this week. "It is the most wonderful experience you can ever imagine to talk to

  • Hogmanay

    There are so many wonderful things about being married to a Scotsman and having family north of the border. At Hogmanay, the Scottish reputation for hospitality and enjoyment finds its fullest expression and some of my fondest memories of the New Year will always be those spent with my Scottish