• Ceremony marks beginning of U.S. mission in Baltics

    For the second time in history, an American flag was raised over the Quick Reaction Facility in Siauliai during a ceremony marking the U.S. Air Force's assumption of responsibility for the NATO Baltic air policing mission. The ceremony began with Lithuanian Lt. Col. Raimundas Matulis, Ministry of

  • 48th Operation Support Squadron embodies Excellence in All We Do

    Airman 1st Class Samantha Work, 48th Operation Support Squadron intelligence analyst, was nominated for the Liberty spotlight by her chain of command because she portrays the Air Force core value of "Excellence in All We Do." Commander: Lt. Col. Mark Ciero Time in Service: 2 yearsTime at Lakenheath:

  • Lakenheath offers tips to "Preventing Home Fires"

    Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of October 1871. The first National Fire Prevention Day Proclamation was issued by President Woodrow Wilson in 1920. Since 1925, The President of the United States has signed a proclamation proclaiming a national observance

  • Ribbon cut at new Mission Training Center

    The 48th Operations Support Squadron's new Mission Training Center opened Sept. 30 during a ribbon-cutting ceremony presided over by the 48th Operations Group commander. The mission training center includes four F-15 Strike Eagle cockpit simulators. Two of the cockpits are for pilots, and the other

  • RAF Lakenheath observes Fire Prevention Week

    The Liberty Wing will observe National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6 to 10 at several locations on base. The fire department has designed several activities to help people get smart on fire safety. To view the list of events, please click here. For more information, contact the fire department at

  • Liberty Airmen worthy of another stripe

    Congratulations to the newest Senior Airmen Below the Zone!48 MUNS A1C Martinez, Gomez A. 48 CMS A1C Wright, Jennifer M. A1C Julius, Terrance D. 48 AMXS A1C Mirante, Justin M. A1C Schreiber, Christopher S. A1C Bell, Landon G. A1C Kelly, Tyler B. 48 EMS A1C Jalloh, Alhaji M. 48 CS A1C Runyon, Seth W.

  • Air Force torch passed, son retires father after 25 years

    The Washington Monument and the Capitol building served as a panoramic backdrop, while an autumn breeze animated the U.S. and Air Force flags positioned atop the Air Force Memorial. The day had particular significance for Master Sgt. Carlos Ramirez as he stood at attention in the background, amidst