• 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

  • 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