• Commentary: Boots on ground

    I'll never forget the first time I wore my issued combat boots. I looked down at them and thought, "This is the beginning of a new future. I wonder where these boots will take me."I remember when I first contemplated what kind of job I wanted to pursue, and travel agent was the first to come to my

  • Express yourself

    I'm involved in every aspect of your life.It doesn't matter if you're a maintainer, "nonner," officer or enlisted. I don't care if you're trying to decide which bad guys to target or what to eat for dinner; you need me.I can be your worst enemy or your best friend. It's all up to you. Use me

  • Defenders: One team, one goal

    The crisp morning air was expected, but not the snow.Three squadrons milled about, stuffing weighted rucksacks to the brim and double checking that they would stay closed for what was about to come.Despite the wintry weather, everyone continued their preparations for the monthly 48th Security Forces

  • 2,000 hours in flight

    The 493rd Fighter Squadron commander, Lt. Col. John Stratton, earned his 2,000 flying hours patch Feb. 26.A crowd of more than 30 of Stratton's friends, family members and fellow Airmen from the 48th Fighter Wing gathered as he pulled up to the protective aircraft shelter in his F-15C Eagle."My

  • Gone, not forgotten: Daughter receives gift from fallen father

    The tragedy that occurred on Oct. 21, 2015, will forever linger in the hearts of the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 and Royal Air Force Lakenheath communities.On that day, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Taj Sareen, an F/A-18C pilot, died when his jet crashed shortly after takeoff from RAF

  • 493rd AMU: The gold standard at home, abroad

    They say maintenance is the backbone of the U.S. Air Force, and, if the 493rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit has anything to say about it, that's a true statement.The 493rd AMU's current mission is to keep the F-15C and D Eagles flying high during exercise Real Thaw, a Portuguese- led, large joint and

  • Two countries, one team: A neighbor's perspective

    Andrew Aves remembers visiting Royal Air Forces Lakenheath and Mildenhall when he was only five years old.His fascination with aircraft and airshows, from a young age, led to the position he is in now; supporting military training operations on his land in Hinderclay, England.Aves lives on a large

  • Lakenheath HS hosts English-Speaking Union debate

    Debate season is in full swing, not only amongst U.S. presidential candidates, but also at Lakenheath High School between five schools from the surrounding community.Students from LHS, as well as seasoned members of the English-Speaking Union, gathered in the auditorium to witness the students'

  • Community Bulletins: Mar. 25, 2016

    Interested in submitting an announcement or notice to the Lakenheath Community Bulletins?Contact the 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office at DSN 226-2151 or e-mail 48fw.painternal@us.af.mil for more information.Did you know that RAF Lakenheath is on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube? Check