• 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,

  • RAF Lakenheath gets extreme

    People on RAF Lakenheath took advantage of the United States Air Forces in Europe's Extreme Summer campaign June 1 through Aug. 31. According to the 48th Services Squadron, RAF Lakenheath surpassed the 2006 participation by more than 200 percent with 1,890 participants and exceeded the USAFE goal by

  • RAF Lakenheath community bulletins, September 14-20

    Housing office closure The Housing Management Office located on RAF Lakenheath will be closed from noon to 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 21 for a official function. For more information, call 226-6099. Abandoned vehicles Security Forces investigations office will remove abandoned vehicles free of charge and