48th Fighter Wing volunteers give back to the community

Airmen and civilian personnel from the 48th Fighter Wing begin preparations to start painting at the Gatehouse Dementia Hub in Bury St. Edmunds, England, Feb. 10, 2018. The Airmen volunteered to assist with facility improvements at the local charity. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher S. Sparks)

48th Fighter Wing volunteers give back to the community

An Airman from the 48th Fighter Wing pours paint into a paint tray at the Gatehouse Dementia Hub in Bury St. Edmunds, England, Feb. 10, 2018. Airmen and civilian personnel assigned to Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England donated their time to help paint the Gatehouse’s day room for members to use for various activities and workshops. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher S. Sparks)

48th Fighter Wing volunteers give back to the community

A volunteer from the 48th Fighter Wing tapes off part of a wall at the Gatehouse Dementia Hub in Bury St. Edmunds, England, Feb. 10, 2018. With help from Liberty Wing Airmen, the Gatehouse Dementia Hub can continue their goal of being a positive and fun environment for their members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher S. Sparks)

48th Fighter Wing volunteers give back to the community

A volunteer from the 48th Fighter Wing touches up her painting at the Gatehouse Dementia Hub in Bury St. Edmunds, England, Feb. 10, 2018. Volunteer efforts from Airmen and civilian personnel across the Liberty Wing help make a difference in local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher S. Sparks)

48th Fighter Wing volunteers give back to the community

Airmen and civilian personnel from the 48th Fighter Wing take a quick coffee break at the Gatehouse Dementia Hub in Bury St. Edmunds, England, Feb. 10, 2018. Engagement events, such as volunteering, allows Airmen to help improve relations within the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher S. Sparks)

48th Fighter Wing volunteers give back to the community

A volunteer from the 48th Fighter Wing paints around an outlet at the Gatehouse Dementia Hub in Bury St. Edmunds, England, Feb. 10, 2018. Volunteer opportunities can help Airmen feel connected to their community, helping ease their transition to new locations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher S. Sparks)

48th Fighter Wing volunteers give back to the community

Multiple paint trays are lined up to be cleaned after use at the Gatehouse Dementia Hub in Bury St. Edmunds, England, Feb. 10, 2018. The Gatehouse is a local charity with an open service to those with dementia, or their caretaker, offering practical help, advice and support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher S. Sparks)

48th Fighter Wing volunteers give back to the community

Published Feb. 16, 2018
By Airman 1st Class Christopher S. Sparks
48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs