• 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

  • Entrance and exit to the BX

    COMPLAINT:The window in front of my desk overlooks the BX entrance/exit and the roundabout. At least once a week I notice someone, probably new to the base, either trying to enter the BX parking lot via the exit or attempting a right turn out of that exit against traffic. There is no signage in

  • Plea for clearer signage

    COMPLAINT: Behind the Liberty Club, building #648, is the junction of Windsor Circle and Bristol Street. This junction is very dangerous as there is no 'stop' sign. There is a solid white line, which denotes to stop, but few seem to adhere to it and occasionally it is ignored all together. Secondly,

  • 48th CONS Airman practices Excellence in All We Do

    Airman 1st Class William Faulkner, 48th Contracting Squadron contracting specialist, 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. William Lorey Time in Service: 1 year, 8 months Time at

  • The joys of being separated by a common language

    It isn't often I would dare to say that I disagree with the playwright George Bernard Shaw who claimed that "England and America are two countries separated by a common language." I am not sure how much time he spent with Americans but I doubt he was as lucky as I am, spending each working day as