• RAF Lakenheath showcased for Joint Civilian Orientation Conference visit

    The Joint Civilian Orientation Conference will be visiting RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall Sept. 23 to expand their knowledge of the U.S. military. During their visit, members of the JCOC will have a chance to interact with wing leadership and young Airmen to further their understanding of the Air

  • Reservists fly Operation Deep Freeze Springfly missions

    Ten reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing deployed Sept. 4 to Christchurch, New Zealand in support of Operation Deep Freeze, 2008-2009 Springfly. Springfly is the ODF ramp up phase to prepare buildings and equipment, as well as pave the overland traverse to the South Pole, in preparation for the

  • The 2008 AF Climate Survey launches Oct. 1

    Have you ever wished you could tell your leaders what you think? That power will soon be at your fingertips with the launching of the 2008 Air Force Climate Survey Oct. 1-8. During that time, individual e-mail invitations will be sent out Air Force-wide that will include a survey link and

  • Maintaining the defense of Iceland

    Aircraft maintainers are the backbone of the U.S. Air Force. Their job is to simply keep one of the world's largest fleet of aircraft flying. The maintainers assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron, proved their worth to an international audience during a recent deployment to Iceland. The squadron

  • Outstanding performers shine in ATSEP inspection

    (Editor's note: This is the final part of a three-part series on the successful Air Traffic System Evaluation Program inspection.) The 48th Operations Support Squadron was recently inspected by an Air Traffic System Evaluation Program team and boasted a successful outcome. It was a concentrated team

  • 48th FW Airman practices Service Before Self

    Staff Sgt. Chad Duprey, 48th Fighter Wing ground safety, was nominated for the Liberty spotlight by his chain of command because he practices the Air Force core value of "Service Before Self." Commander: Lt. Col. John BunnellTime in Service: 14 years Time at Lakenheath: 4 monthsHometown:

  • Extreme Summer 2008 Grand Prize Winners announced

    More than 11,500 USAFE community members participated in the 2008 Extreme Summer program. Extreme Summer is a points-for-participation program geared towards getting USAFE Airmen and their families out and having fun during the summer time frame. The program featured over $150,000 worth of prizes

  • Lakenheath stresses importance of Wingman Concept

    As RAF Lakenheath recently ended its 101 critical days of summer safety campaign, the base still wants to emphasize the importance of the Wingman Concept year-round when it comes to alcohol. Although there has not been an increase in alcohol related offenses over last year, that is not to say it's