• Thanksgiving service at Ely Cathedral

    American and British gathered Nov. 21 at Ely Cathedral for the annual Thanksgiving Eve service. The service has been held since World War II when local English people welcomed hundreds of American Airmen to join them in giving thanks to God for His many blessings. The Ely Cathedral Thanksgiving

  • Festive fun and fayres

    The downside of being stationed away from home during the holiday season can be yearning for familiar tastes, smells and sights. However, the upside is the opportunity to experience the celebrations of another culture. Encountering new traditions and events can sprinkle fresh glitter upon your

  • Lakenheath community bulletins, November 21-28

    2007 Holiday mailing dates Space Available Mail Nov. 27 Parcel Airlift Mail Dec. 4 Priority Mail Dec. 11 First Class Letters and Cards Dec. 11 Express Mail Dec. 18 Flu vaccination schedule Family Practice: 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. daily. Pediatric clinic: 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. daily. RAF

  • 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