• In an English country garden

    A glorious green explosion has happened in my back garden. I can hardly believe that a few short months ago the trees were bare, the shrubs leafless and my perennial plants just small shoots poking through the soil. Every spare moment is needed to keep a degree of control as weeds struggle for space

  • Lakenheath community bulletins June 20 - 27

    Senior Airman Benjamin Gonzalez estate claim Effective June 6, Capt. Matthew Borawski, 48th Civil Engineer Squadron, is detailed as the Summary Court Officer to secure and make proper disposition of the personal effects of SrA Benjamin J. Gonzalez, deceased. Anyone having knowledge of money or

  • 2008 Air Force Marathon scheduled for Sept. 20

    The twelfth annual United States Air Force Marathon will take place on Sept. 20 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. Events include the marathon, wheelchair marathon, half marathon, individual 10K, and team 10K. In addition, a 5K race will take place on Sept. 19 at Wright State

  • 48th CS Airman displays Excellence in All We Do

    Airman 1st Class Steven Larson, 48th Communications Squadron network configuration management technician, was nominated for the Liberty spotlight by his chain of command because he epitomizes the Air Force core value of "Excellence in All We Do." Commander: Maj. Charmaine L. MartinTime in Service:

  • 493rd FS awarded Raytheon Trophy

    The 493rd Fighter Squadron was recently selected as the Raytheon Trophy winners. "In 2007, the 493rd Fighter Squadron established itself as USAFE's premier engagement squadron," said Brig. Gen. John W. Hesterman III, 48th Fighter Wing commander. "In short, you will find no finer expeditionary

  • Fireworks: When, where and who

    With the Fourth of July approaching, many of us recall the "oohing and aahing" of spectacular fireworks displays. While fireworks are fun to watch, actually setting them off could really get Airmen burned if they don't know the rules. Although fireworks are legal in England, there are restrictions

  • Airmen LEAD the way

    The Leaders Encouraging Airman Development Program is an on-going effort to give our best and brightest Airmen the opportunity to excel by offering them appointments to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The program, initiated by Ret. General Ronald Fogleman, Former U.S. Air

  • HELP, My Stuff Is Lost or Damaged in PCS! - Changes to the Claims Process

    We all know that if our household goods are damaged during a PCS we can file a claim and get money to have the items replaced or repaired. What you may not know is that the claims process has undergone some important changes. If these new procedures are not followed, you could end up without any