Liberty Wing welcomes local dignitaries, partners Published June 18, 2013 By Airman 1st Class Trevor T. McBride 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- The 48th Fighter Wing held its summer orientation event to welcome honorary commanders and local dignitaries June 7 in Hangar 7. "Today, we are having an event to welcome mayors, chairpersons and honorary commanders to introduce them to what the Air Force is all about at RAF Lakenheath," said Capt. Amanda Weber, event project officer and 48th Medical Group information management and personnel administrative flight commander. The event allowed local British leaders to gain more knowledge about the base and interact with their U.S. commander counterparts. "It's our way of honoring and welcoming them to their new post at RAF Lakenheath and inviting them to observe what it is that we do here," said Stephanie Robins, 48th Fighter Wing community relations advisor. Visitors witnessed a birds of prey demonstration, F-15C Eagle take-offs and landings, a military working dog demonstration, and static displays. The static displays included an F-15C Eagle fighter jet, HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, fire truck, munitions systems and an ambulance. "It's very important to build a strong community relations program," said Robins. "We try to engage with the British community at every opportunity."