• Words from the troops and families

    Much of American history is preserved and discovered in written correspondence; whether an official memorandum from a commander in the field or a letter to home from a private or Airman deployed. With the evolution of technology and its greater availability, even on the warfield, historians are

  • Combat Action Badge

    QUESTION: I have been noticing around base there are personnel wearing a different array of functional badges from other branches of service. I do however know the Air Force does send some personnel to Army schools that award the Parachute Badge and Air Assault Badges. I have seen some wearing the

  • What are the icons of England?

    A Web site celebrating the things that make England unique was launched a year ago in January 2006. "Icons - A Portrait of England" helps the public enjoy and celebrate the country's cultural treasures. Anyone can nominate their favourite icons and the things they cherish most about life in England

  • RAF Lakenheath community bulletins, February 9 - 16, 2007

    Animal welfare officer The animal welfare officer handles all pet concerns. The AWO provides education and information on owning a pet on a military installation. For more information, call the pet welfare office at 226-5796. Babysitter's course An American Red Cross Babysitter's Course is 9 a.m. to

  • Stride out with the Lakenheath Longstriders

    As the New Year heads into its second month many individuals may find their New Year's fitness resolutions coming to an agonizing halt. The Lakenheath Longstriders, a local running group, can help individuals continue with their fitness goals. According to Dee Steel, Longstrider member, running with

  • Liberty Achievements

    Congratulations to following Liberty Warriors for the outstanding achievement in the 2006 Air Force Medical Service Annual awards. --Senior Master Sgt. Joann Link, 48th Medical Operations Squadron, Senior Aerospace Medical Service Functional Manager of the Year. --Tech. Sgt. Stephen Hart, 48th

  • Visiting London

    I have spent the last three years living and working in London and have grown to love the buzz of the city and thought I'd take this opportunity to share some experiences. I thoroughly enjoyed my time in the capital and tried my best to experience as much of the culture as possible. With so much to

  • Lakenheath High School students visit Dublin

    How many students can say they were able to go to Ireland and stay near Chinatown? Gail Brady, Lakenheath High School English teacher, and the advanced placement literature students trekked out on what has become an annual trip to Dublin early on the cold morning of Jan. 12. The group was assembled

  • Hospital Smoking Area

    QUESTION:I am writing to you to address the smoking section of the RAF Lakenheath hospital. The smoking section is located in the path from the main hospital parking lot to the hospital entrance. So often while walking into the hospital I am hit with a wave of smoke that has drifted over from the

  • Mighty Black Panthers make history

    970 combat sorties and approximately 6,500 total flying hours would be a significant milestone for some fighter squadrons. However, RAF Lakenheath's the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, accomplished some significant feats and firsts during its deployment to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing. An