• 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

  • 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