• 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

  • Job well done eases farewell for Bagram maintainers

    For the men and women of the 492nd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, farewell to Afghanistan means satisfaction at a job well done. With thousands of maintenance actions logged since their arrival here last May, members of the RAF Lakenheath-based unit are proud of their record, despite what

  • DOD announces change to annual pay increase for some NSPS employees

    In a step towards a more robust pay for performance system, the Department of Defense announced Wednesday to grant one-half of the January 2008 government-wide increase to adjust base salaries for 110,000 National Security Personnel System spiral one employees. NSPS is the Department's pay for

  • USAFE post offices celebrate stamp month

    October is National Stamp Collecting Month. The United States Postal Service began this program in 1981 as a way to introduce children ages 8-12 to the hobby. The program also is aimed at increasing awareness about the recreational benefits of stamp collecting among all age groups. USAFE Air Force

  • Suicide prevention placed in spotlight

    The second leading cause of death in the military is suicide. In 2002, eight out of every 100,000 Airmen committed suicide. Suicide is a serious issue in all military organizations due to various factors to include combat stress, high operations tempo and high demands on personnel. National suicide

  • Base community comes together for Holiday Bazaar

    The 2007 RAF Lakenheath Holiday Bazaar is Sept. to Sept. 29 at Hangar 6 and will house carnival rides, food booths and a wide variety of other services. More than 85 vendors from around Europe and various RAF Lakenheath squadrons and organizations will sell various items including antiques,