• F-15s return to the air

    F-15s were cleared to fly Nov. 13 after a 10-day grounding order sent down from the Air Force Chief of Staff. The jets were cleared after undergoing individual inspections of the hydraulic system lines and the environmental control system bay. The entire U.S. Air Force F-15 fleet was grounded Nov. 3

  • Parking in Liberty Village

    COMPLAINT:I have some concerns regarding the new base housing on RAF Lakenheath (Liberty Village). First, I would like to say that it is a pleasure to live in the new housing. It has the amenities of an American home and the safety of living on base. My main concern is the parking situation in this

  • New profile system gives commanders more input

    RAF Lakenheath is implementing a new profile system allowing unit commanders to have more input in physical profiles as part of an Air Force-wide initiative Dec. 1. The new system replaces Air Force Form 422, Physical Profile Serial Report, with a two-part system using Form 469, Duty Limiting

  • CENTAF commander praises 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen

    Lt. Gen. Gary North, U.S. Central Command Air Forces and 9th Air Force commander, visited the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing Nov. 15-16, praising the Tuskegee Airmen for their contributions in Iraq and encouraging aspiring leaders to take advantage of their experiences. "You're going to learn more

  • U.S. Air Forces in Europe command chief master sergeant retires

    After more than 30 years of successful service, USAFE Command Chief Master Sergeant Gary G. Coleman was honored Nov. 16 during a retirement ceremony officiated by Gen William T. Hobbins, commander of USAFE. Chief Coleman will bid farewell to the U.S. Air Force effective May 1, 2008. Special guests

  • Gen. Hobbins honored as 17th recipient of USAFE's order of the sword

    With all the pomp and circumstance the U.S. Air Forces in Europe enlisted corps could muster, some 800 guests witnessed the induction of Gen. William T. Hobbins, USAFE commander, into the order of the sword at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, Nov. 18 The order of the sword is the highest honor enlisted

  • RAF Lakenheath community bulletins, November 16-22

    Post office closure The RAFL Post Office is closed on Nov. 22 and will assume operation the next day at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The facility will be open for customer parcel pickup and parcel mailing. Official and Registered Mail will be closed. Access to mail boxes will be available through the day. For

  • Four Liberty E-8s selected for promotion

    Congratulations to the following Liberty senior master sergeants selected, Nov. 14, for promotion to chief master sergeant. There were 28 Liberty senior master sergeants eligible for selection to the next rank. Gerald Euler Jr. 48th Maintenance Group Michael Healy 48th Component Maintenance Squadron

  • Service before self garners fuels NCO spotlight

    Staff Sgt. Juan Navarrete, fuels distribution supervisor, was nominated for the Liberty spotlight by his chain of command because he "epitomizes the core value of Service Before Self." Unit: 48th Logistic Readiness Squadron Commander: Major Adrian Crowley Time in Service: 8 years Time at Lakenheath: