• Dental Squadron offers advice about guarding the athlete's smile

    The American Dental Association estimates the use of mouth guards prevents about 200,000 injuries each year in high school and collegiate football alone. "Using a mouth guard is protection for the mouth, just like wearing a helmet to protect your head when biking or skating," said Master Sgt. Daniel

  • General Brady assumes command of USAFE

    The former senior officer in charge of manpower, personnel and services at the Pentagon was promoted to four-star general and assumed command of U.S. Air Forces in Europe at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, during a ceremony Jan. 9 at the Pentagon. Gen. Roger A. Brady will command the organization which

  • RAF Lakenheath communications get an upgrade

    The 48th Communications Squadron radio systems shop is undergoing a system upgrade, which will increase the network availability for all network users. The $13 million upgrade, which is a Department of Defense initiative, will switch all land mobile radios from an analog system to a completely

  • Lakenheath community bulletins, January 11 - 17

    Coaches of varsity sports needed Varsity coach resumes must be submitted to the Base Fitness Center by the following dates: Softball - Feb. 1 Basketball - July 1 Scholarship Applications for the 2008 Scholarships for Military Children Program must be turned in to a commissary by close of business

  • Liberty Warriors earn goal day

    Liberty Warriors earned a goal day Jan. 11 for exceeding USAFE criteria. According to Capt. Tracey Bryant, 48th Fighter Wing executive officer, there are several categories the wing had to meet in order to earn a goal day including: enlisted performance reports timeliness, personal individual

  • Hometown News releases available online

    Liberty Warriors now have access to a hometown news release on Lakenheath's public Web site. Through the Hometown News Program, Lakenheath Airmen have the opportunity to showcase their accomplishments in their hometown newspapers and news stations. The hometown news staff has invested in a new

  • Seasonal affective disorder: Fighting the winter blues

    Seasonal affective disorder can affect many people during the long winter months, but RAF Lakenheath's Health and Wellness Center offers a solution. More than half a million people in the U.K. suffer from SAD or what many have come to call the "winter blues." One reason for this is the change in

  • Airmen advised to avoid upcoming demonstrations

    Two protests are scheduled to take place this weekend in London. All military members, dependents and DoD employees are advised to avoid both areas during the demonstration periods for their safety. Amnesty International will hold demonstrations outside the U.S. Embassy (Grosvenor Square) Jan. 10

  • Reserve Command Recruiting Service seeks applicants

    The Air Force Reserve Command Recruiting Service is now seeking applicants to fill recruiting positions in locations across the globe. In addition to finding qualified applicants for careers in the Air Force Reserve, a recruiter interacts with the community and serves as a representative of the