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  • Wing leaders trained in AFSO21 philosophy

    As part of a U.S. Air Forces in Europe-wide tour, Maj. Gen. Marc "Buck" Rogers traveled to RAFs Lakenheath and Mildenhall April 18 to educate wing leadership about instilling a top-down "lean" culture through Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century. "The reason I'm here is to train our

  • Auto Hobby Complex offers self service, full service

    Whether it's basic car maintenance, like putting air in the tires and changing the oil to advanced car maintenance tips from certified mechanics, the RAF Lakenheath Auto Hobby Complex provides a variety of services to accommodate everyone from the proficient to the novice mechanic. The Auto Hobby

  • Abuse of parking spaces

    QUESTION:I've noticed some people just don't care where they park. I have seen frequent abuse of the street parking markers around the base, mostly at the hospital and the gym/library parking lots. The library parking lot still has people parking in the turning area where the street markings were

  • Exercise for parents with young children

    QUESTION:I am writing the action line because I am concerned about exercise and parents of young children. I am the parent of a 6 month old baby and would love to work out during the day, but I am a stay at home mom and I would have to hire someone to watch my child while I worked out, or I would

  • Medieval royalty, peasants gather to celebrate British-American relations

    Anyone walking around the University of Cambridge April 14 saw hundreds of medieval lords, ladies, clergy and peasants, decked out in heraldic costumes, making their way towards the entrance of Kings College. The reason: to attend RAF Lakenheath British-American Committee's St. George and the Dragon

  • Britains Great Cultural Venues

    Liverpool, birthplace of the Beatles, has been nominated as European Capital of Culture in 2008, it seems appropriate to start a round-up of these venues in the North of England. A landmark convention centre is being built on Liverpool's King's Waterfront, opening in January 2008 to coincide with

  • CMSAF McKinley addresses RAF Lakenheath Airmen

    The Air Force's top enlisted Airman, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley, paid a visit to RAF Lakenheath April 12 as part of his U.S. Air Forces in Europe tour. During his visit to the base, the chief spoke with students at the Airmen Leadership School on RAF Feltwell and held two

  • Liberty Spotlight

    Senior Airman Christopher Herrin Unit: 48th Logistical Readiness Squadron Commander: Lt. Col. Kevin L. Sampels Duty Title: Refueling Maintenance Supervisor Time in Service: 5 years 10 months Time at Lakenheath: 1 year 2 months Hometown: Moberly, Mo Hobbies: Music - Guitar player for the band Defaced

  • RAF Lakenheath tax center: Over 1,000 served

    Since the RAF Lakenheath tax center opened Jan. 24, the specialists there have processed more than 1, 000 federal and state returns and expect to double the number before June 15. The center's staff of two and depends on the 17 unit tax advisors who regularly volunteer there to help process returns.

  • Airmen's Attic: Valuable resource to Liberty families

    Looking for a good deal on clothes or a chair for a dorm room? There is a great one stop shop to help satisfy all your shopping needs at the RAF Lakenheath' Airmen's Attic. "Many of these Airmen do not realize a quick trip to the Attic could easily help them furnish their room turning their living