• New commander has high hopes for Liberty Wing

    The office is bare of decorations save a single photo on the credenza. The photo isn't of an F-15 or anything military-related at all. It's of the general's wife and 9-year-old daughter. A smiling Brig. Gen. John W. Hesterman III sits comfortably in his chair and looks around at the lack of

  • Course preparation pays off

    An Airman sits in a chair, facing a blank computer screen. The time is 9:30 a.m. and he realizes he only has 30 more minutes of peace. The relaxation is broken, however, by the relentless sweating of  palms and the uneasy feeling in his stomach. His leg begins to twitch involuntarily and he suddenly

  • RAF Lakenheath community bulletins, June 15 - July 4, 2007

    Fourth of July Celebration The annual Fourth of July celebration is July 4 noon-midnight at RAF Feltwell. There will be games, food and beverages and carnival style rides. The event is open to the public. For more information, call 226-2231. Extreme Summer Pool Shark Tournament A pool tournament is

  • As one gate closes, another opens

    Beginning June 8, Lincoln Road gate (running in front of the Bird in Hand pub) will open as an exit only and St. John's Gate, Gate 16, will be closed. Additionally, the Lincoln Road exit will be open to pedestrians (base ID cardholders only) entering and exiting the base. This gate will be open 24

  • New commander takes reigns of fighter wing

    Brig. Gen. John W. Hesterman III took command of the 48th Fighter Wing from Brig. Gen. Robert P. Steel June 5 on RAF Lakenheath's alpha ramp Lt. Gen. Robert D. Bishop Jr., 3rd Air Force commander was the presiding officer for the event. Prior to taking command of the Liberty Wing, General Hesterman

  • Public Affairs, Multimedia merge -- limited service through June 18

    The 48th Communications Squadron multimedia organization is officially merging with Public Affairs. The two organizations will both become the 48th FW Public Affairs office as of July 1. We appreciate your patience as the combined public affairs team collcates into Building 1063 (current Multimedia

  • Check it out at the RAF Lakenheath library

    Some people may remember being introduced to a variety of books at a local library when they were children. As they grew older, they may have used the library as a quiet place to study, to check out books or use the computers to search the internet or check email. From novels to reference books,

  • 48th Operations Support Squadron change of command

    Lt. Col. Houstoun G. Waring V took command of the 48th Operations Support Squadron in a ceremony May 14. The Carbondale, Illinois native took command from Lt. Col. James J. Beissner. The squadron has 175 Liberty warriors. The squadron's mission is to serve as the foundation of the 48th Operations