• Lakenheath Barracudas prepare for season

    In 1973, the Lakenheath Barracuda Swim Club was born and began using their fins to swim around Europe pool by pool.The Barracudas are part of the European Forces Swim League, comprised of multi-national members connected with American communities throughout the European region.Head Coach Ian

  • Air Force Marathon MAJCOM Challenge brings Airmen together

    The sun peeks out from behind the clouds above thousands of runners staring anxiously at the starting line ahead.I look down at my watch: 8:28 a.m. Two minutes until the gun fires and 10,000 half marathon runners rush past the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, returning to this exact location

  • Community Bulletins: Sept. 24, 2015

    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 and YouTube? Check us out

  • The CFC Today - A Time for Transformation

    The CFC today is known to be the most inclusive workplace giving campaign in the world with the number of participating charities estimated at over 20,000 nonprofit charitable organizations worldwide. The charities supported through the CFC range from nascent community groups to large, well-known

  • Airman responds to shooting victim

    An Airman from Royal Air Force Lakenheath's 48th Contracting Squadron unexpectedly fell into the role of hero when he responded to a shooting in Bury St. Edmunds, Aug. 4.Senior Airman Aaron Thomas, contracting specialist, was unwinding after work when he heard a man scream for help after being shot

  • It's nuclear: CFC Chili Cook-off

    This year's Combined Federal Campaign kicked off with a Chili Cook-off, Sept. 21, to increase awareness of the campaign and raise funds for charitable organizations the campaign supports. "The idea is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee-focused, cost-efficient and

  • US, UK Airmen celebrate partnership at AF Ball

    For Airmen in England, celebrating the U.S. Air Force's 68th birthday on Sept. 18, came with a twist.This year, Royal Air Force members joined the festivities in RAF Lakenheath's Hangar 7, which also marked the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.At the 2015 Air Force Ball, U.S. Air Force

  • Community Bulletins: Sept. 17, 2015

    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 and YouTube? Check us out

  • Liberty Wing celebrates Retiree Appreciation Day

    Retirees attended the 29th annual Retiree Appreciation Day at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 11, 2015.Retiree Appreciation Day provides retirees living in the United Kingdom an opportunity to remain up-to-date with events involving active-duty members, medical and dental benefits, as

  • Bro, do you even gym? First responders battle it out

    Firefighters and security forces from Royal Air Forces Lakenheath and Mildenhall competed in the second annual Battle of the Badges, Sept. 10, to remember and commemorate first responders who came together during the 9/11 attacks."Once the first tower was hit, it didn't matter who was on the