• Military fraud alert

    It's not a scam. Well, at the very least, there's a good chance it's not a scam. If you are one of 30 million other Americans that received a rather bulky piece of junk mail in the last weeks for a "CCF settlement", you may be entitled to a small amount of money. Honest. A class action lawsuit was

  • Base car wash guidelines

    The Lakenheath Auto Hobby Complex is asking customers to be cautious when using the drive through car wash located at their facility. In recent days, the Auto Hobby Complex has lost wash days due to simple errors.  Please be attentive to the following guidelines for car wash use: · Drive between the

  • Political dos and don'ts: What every servicemember should know

    One thing our country prides itself on is our ability to vote on our political leaders, express our opinions and participate in political activities. For servicemembers, there are more rules that apply. According to AFI 51-902, Political Activities by Members of the U.S. Air Force, Air Force members

  • LRS Airman exemplifies all core values

    Senior Airman Joshua Rolando, wing plans and programs manager, was nominated for the Liberty spotlight by his chain of command because he epitomizes the Air Force core values. Unit: 48th Logisitics Readiness Squadron Commander: Maj. Adrian Crowley Time in Service: Two years Time at Lakenheath: One

  • Medical Group gives outstanding performance

    Congratulations to the following Liberty warriors for their recent achievements: U.S. Air Forces in Europe Air Force Medical Service Award Winners: Surgeon General's Medical Information Systems Team of the Year: 48th Medical Group, RAF Lakenheath Outstanding Laboratory Team (Category I) of the Year:

  • RAFL strike weapons sections merge, improve maintenance, morale

    RAF Lakenheath's two F-15E Strike Eagle weapons sections recently consolidated as part of an AFSO 21 initiative, making them the largest weapons section in U.S. Air Forces in Europe. The merger allows leadership to put more manpower to the unit that requires it, according to Senior Master Sgt. David

  • Burns Night

    Last weekend I went out to a local supermarket and bought my haggis, swede and potatoes in readiness for this coming Friday night. Jan. 25 is an important day on the Scottish calendar. Jan. 25, 1759 is the birth date of Robert Burns. The anniversary of his birthday is celebrated with a special

  • Overseas housing allowance rates change

    Effective Jan. 1, the utility allowance increased and the move-in housing allowance decreased for all locations in the U.K. The utilities allowance for servicemembers in the U.K. increased to $766.02 and the MIHA decreased to $503.20. The changes in these allowances are a result of a survey