• USAFE commander awards stripe to exceptional performer

    It's been a good year for the Burrows family. Both husband and wife were promoted through the Stripes for Excellent Performers program this year by Gen. William T. Hobbins, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander. Tech. Sgt. Audrey Burrows, 48th Maintenance Group client support administrator, was

  • Excellent performer earns stripes

    A communications non-commissioned officer tacked on another stripe in front of more than 800 Liberty warriors at an Airmen's call Dec. 3. Tech. Sgt. Anthony Meadows, 48th Communications Squadron assistant non-commissioned officer in charge of configuration management, was promoted to technical

  • Steps to get a U.K. visa

    The RAF Lakenheath passport office offers Liberty Warriors and family members an opportunity to apply for a U.K. visa once a month. A U.K. visa is required for contractors, civilians and military dependents staying in the U.K. for longer than six months. "If you have dependents they require a UK

  • AF begins NCO retraining program involuntary phase

    Airmen identified as required to retrain must submit a retraining request by Dec. 17 or separate from the Air Force under Phase II of the Air Force Fiscal 2008 Noncommissioned Officer Retraining Program. After meeting the Dec. 17 deadline, Phase II eligibles must next choose an Air Force specialty

  • COMUSAFE makes final visit to RAF Lakenheath

    Gen. William T. Hobbins, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, spoke to Liberty Warriors at an Airmen's call Dec. 3 and made his last flight in an F-15E Strike Eagle Dec. 4 at RAF Lakenheath. After 39 years of service, the general will retire Feb. 1. Accompanying General Hobbins was Chief Master Sgt.

  • Pantomime season is almost upon us

    If you haven't as yet attended a British pantomime, make it your ambition before you leave these shores. Christmas pantos are now being advertised countrywide. Whatever age you are, an afternoon or evening at the panto is an extraordinary experience. If you don't go accompanied by children, it is a

  • AFPC to conduct force shaping board

    The next force shaping board is scheduled to convene March 31 at the Air Force Personnel Center here for some lieutenants in the 2005 year group. The board will evaluate active-duty line officers in overage career fields in the 2005 accession year group, except for officers in the intelligence,

  • Lakenheath warrior wins Air Force safety award

    Master Sgt. Timothy Imel, 48th Maintenance Squadron weapons standardization superintendent, received an Outstanding RiderCoach award from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Nov. 13. Every year, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation recognizes outstanding achievement and excellence in rider education and

  • Lakenheath community bulletins, November 30-December 6

    Santa cop The 48th Security Forces Squadron Santa Cop fundraiser is putting out warrants for individuals to be arrested and taken to jail Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Minimum amount for the warrant is $10.00. Individual will be held in a makeshift jail for 30 minutes, unless the individual decides