• RAF Lakenheath deploys exercise skills

    RAF Lakenheath's Liberty warriors tested their combat capability and readiness over a one-week period as part of a Phase I operational readiness exercise July 23-27. The purpose of Phase I exercises is to practice and prepare for real world deployment situations. "Many newly assigned Airmen have

  • RAF Lakenheath community bulletins, July 27 - August 29

    Bone marrow driveThe C. W. Bill Young Department of Defense Bone Marrow Donor Drive is at the Strike Eagle complex, Liberty Club ballroom and the 48th Medical Group Education/Training classroom 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Aug. 7. Participants should be 18-60 and in good general health. For more information,

  • Lakenheath munitions, armament systems

    The following Liberty warriors were recently announced in the Air Force munitions systems, armament systems second quarter award winners: Munitions Systems supervisor of the quarter Tech. Sgt. Jeff Rogers Armament systems technician of the quarter Senior Airman Bryan Brown, 48th Munitions Squadron

  • British airshow showcases 60 years of American service in Europe

    British airshow showcases 60 years of American service in Europe The Imperial War Museum Duxford will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the American Air Museum with an American Air Day at Duxford July 28 at 10 a.m. The American Air Day will pay tribute to 60 years of service and operations in Europe

  • Youth sports keeps kids off couch

    The smell of fresh cut grass is in the air as the players take the field on RAF Lakenheath. The sound of children cheering can be heard, not from the stands but on the field. They are cheering for fellow teammates and opponents as part of the Youth Sports Program. More than 250 local youths play

  • 48th Inpatient Squadron assumption of command

    Col. Robert G. Hontz assumed command of the 48th Inpatient Squadron in a ceremony July 19. The Binghamton N.Y. native took command of 54 Liberty Warriors in the newly formed squadron. The squadron is responsible for inpatient operations in the largest U.S. medical facility in the U.K.

  • Free computer courses online for spouses

    Thanks to an Air Force Aid 2007 Educational Grant, the Airmen and Family Readiness Center is offering Air Force spouses free virtual computerized training. These courses allow military spouses to acquire beginning to advanced computerized skills to enhance their career opportunities. Through

  • 48th Surgical Operations Squadron assumption of command

    Lt. Col. Thomas W. Harrell assumed command of the 48th Surgical Operations Squadron in a ceremony July 19. The Landstuhl, Germany native took command of 109 Liberty Warriors in the newly formed squadron. The squadron is responsible for surgical operations in the largest U.S. medical facility in the

  • Heading up the learning curve

    Knowledge is power and the staff at the RAF Lakenheath Education Center is armed with resources needed to further anyone's education.Counselors are available to advise and assist in planning and achieving professional and personal educational goals. Even in today's world of inconsistent work