• Airmen reach out to local children's home

    More than 20 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron Airmen volunteered their time and talents with Lithuanian children Nov. 15 at the District Vijurkai Children's Home in Vijurkai, Lithuania. The Airmen, deployed from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England, to perform the NATO Baltic Air

  • The 48th Fighter Wing celebrates 60 years of host nation support

    The 48th Fighter Wing celebrated 60 years of Air Force occupancy of RAF Lakenheath, Nov. 14 by hosting an evening of memories. The event boasted several static displays viewed by more than 350 attendees from various locations far and wide. "The purpose of the evening was to bring the British and

  • Readiness paramount in Baltic Air Policing mission

    U.S. Air Force pilots and aircraft maintainers with the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron hold a high standard of readiness and a constant vigil here, ready to police the sovereign airspace of the Baltic nations at a moment's notice. To perform this NATO air defense mission, the aircrews are

  • Lakenheath community bulletins Nov. 19 - 28

    RAF Lakenheath Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony , Dec. 5, 5 p.m.Join RAF Lakenheath at the Liberty Pine, located across the street from the Commissary, for the annual tree lighting ceremony. Enjoy cookies, hot chocolate and carolers. Kids can meet Santa during his special visit. Cookie donations will

  • PT gear confusion

    COMPLAINT:I am confused about the standards of the PT gear. The AFI does not specify a few details, like lunch. I have been going to workout at my lunchtime wearing a t-shirt and sweatpants. I have been told that I am supposed to wear the official PT gear when I go workout at my lunchtime break. I

  • Lakenheath community bulletins Nov. 17 - 28

    British Post Office At the British Post Office, Airmen can pay everything from gas and water bills to telephone and mail orders. The post office also has the ability to cash and deposit checks to select banks, as well as issue and redeem money orders and exchange currencies. In addition to handling

  • Eight Liberty E-8s selected for promotion

    Congratulations to the following Liberty senior master sergeants selected, Nov. 12, for promotion to chief master sergeant. Elena Q. Calaunan48th Logistics Readiness SquadronAndrew K. Drummond48th Civil Engineer SquadronJohn C. Foster48th Logistics Readiness SquadronCharles D. Lewis48th Munitions

  • 48th LRS Airman displays Excellence in All We Do

    Airman 1st Class Kyle Allen, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle mechanic, was nominated for the Liberty spotlight by his chain of command because he portrays the Air Force core value of "Excellence in All We Do."Commander: Lt. Col. Debbie Kent Time in Service: 2 years, 3 months Time at