• Brandon Knitters donate baby layettes

    A group of ladies from Brandon village known as the Brandon Knitters, visited the hospital at RAF Lakenheath Sept. 12 to view the maternity ward where their donated layettes are given to newborn babies. Hosted by Major Linda Denny, 48th Medical Inpatient Squadron. Lisa Carter, Elizabeth Cowell,

  • Airmen 1st Class worthy of another stripe

    The following Airmen 1st Class were recently selected for promotion to Senior Airman below-the-zone by the September BTZ large unit and central base boards. 48th Medical Operations Squadron Brandon Scott 48th Medical Support Squadron Robert Powers 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Miguel Davila

  • RAF Lakenheath community bulletins, September 21-27

    Abandoned vehicles Security Forces investigations office will remove abandoned vehicles free of charge and without retribution. U.K. specification vehicles may bring the V-5, pink card and keys to Security Forces Investigations at building 1165. U.S. spec. vehicles require a form 5, V-5, pink card

  • Liberty continues to put best foot forward

    Congratulations go to the following Liberty warriors for their recent achievements: Senior Master Sgt. Darren Preiss, 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron USAFE Nominee for Lance P. Sijan Award Master Sgt. Donald Edington, 48th Fighter Wing Command Post 2006 USAFE Unit Command and Control SNCO of the

  • Security forces: Traffic scheme not an option

    The 48th Fighter Wing has instituted a temporary traffic plan on the base as a result of the construction of a new gate 2 located on Lord's Walk. The plan includes rerouting traffic off of Lord's Walk onto Exeter Drive until the new gate construction is completed in January 2008. Another part of the

  • Threat reduction team visits Lakenheath

    The Defense Threat Reduction Agency will send a team of specialists September 23 to 29 to conduct a Joint Staff Integrated Vulnerability Assessment of RAF Lakenheath and RAF Feltwell. "This is the Defense Department's team to assess our ability to detect, deter, and/or respond to any terrorist

  • Squadron exchange boosts experience

    Swedish JAS-39 Gripen air and ground crews visited the 493rd Fighter Squadron here Sept. 4 through 12 as part of an international squadron exchange program. The squadrons competed against each other in 1 vs. 1, 2 vs. 1 and 4 vs. 4 air combat maneuvers and tactical intercept missions. "This training

  • Exceptional performer deserving of spotlight

    Staff Sgt. Kristofer A. Abel, a pararescue journeyman, was recently nominated for the Liberty Spotlight, because he, "truly exemplifies all the AF Core Values through his actions, initiative and exceptional performance." Unit: 56th Rescue Squadron Commander: Lt Col Steven R. Huss Time in service: 5