Action Line: New commissary rumors Published March 8, 2012 By Col. John T. Quintas 48th Fighter Wing commander ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Question: Recently some of the old housing areas on RAF Lakenheath have had those old houses demolished. These areas by the housing office and the base gym are now large empty areas. Rumor has it that a commissary and BX will be built there. Can you tell us is happening in these areas? Response: Thanks for asking! The AAFES leadership has shown an interest in building a new facility, so we are generating a package with estimated costs for AAFES to present to their corporate leadership to champion for construction funding. The Windsor Circle site (behind the gym) has been cleared to make way for the new BX once its building is approved. If all goes as planned, we are looking to break ground on it in FY14. The old Tobacco housing area behind the housing office will be used for future base improvement facilities. Both areas will be left as enclosed grassed areas until construction is due to commence. ******************************************* The Action Line is your direct link to the commander for complaints, suggestions or comments. It's not intended to replace the chain of command. When normal command agency channels haven't been able to resolve your concerns, call 226-2324, e-mail Action.Line@lakenheath.af.mil , send through distribution (48 FW/PA), mail (48FW/PA, Unit 5210 Box 215 APO AE 09461-0215) or hand carry your Action Line to the public affairs office (Building 1063). You may remain anonymous; however, to receive a reply, please leave your name, unit, duty or home phone number and full APO mailing address.