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  • Awestruck at the F-15E

    Two members from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, UK, have spent the last seven days highlighting the strength of the U.S. commitment to the security of Europe and overseas contingency operations by showing off their aircraft at the 2010 Farnborough International Air Show.Capt. Ben Dean, F-15E

  • Top flight security at Farnborough

    Ten security forces members from RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall provided overhead security of U.S. Department of Defense assets participating in the 2010 Farnborough International Air Show.According to Master Sgt. Arbra Anthony, security team leader here at Farnborough, the security forces

  • Everything from a bolt to a bomb

    Anywhere in the world, seven days a week, they are ready to stand and deliver.The 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron Traffic Management Office is responsible for the movement of every piece of government equipment that arrives at or leaves through RAF Lakenheath."It doesn't matter what it is; it

  • Soak up the sun - safely

    The U.S. Air Force has reached the midway point of the 101 Critical Days of Summer with dramatically less reportable mishaps from previous years.The goal every year is zero fatalities, zero DUIs and to reduce the number of reportable mishaps, according to the 48th Fighter Wing safety office."So far

  • Fitness boot camp challenges for healthier lifestyle

    The RAF Lakenheath Fitness & Sports Center recently wrapped up its first fitness boot camp. At least 10 members of the local community participated in this five-week event designed to encourage healthy eating and fitness habits.The fitness boot camp was developed by two fitness instructors and

  • Adventure awaits at Outdoor Recreation

    Airmen and families at RAF Lakenheath have many options when it comes to off-duty activities, and several can be found at the 48th Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation center -- Outdoor Rec for short. Not only does Outdoor Rec provide planned trips, they also rent out equipment for

  • 8-Steps of Bright Ideas

    When an Air Force organization is faced with severe manning shortages and an ever-increasing mission, how do they overcome those challenges? The answer is teamwork and bright ideas. The Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century office here taught 12 Airmen how to utilize the 8-Step Problem

  • Heart Link helps Air Force spouses

    Air Force spouses can learn more about the Air Force lifestyle during the Airman & Family Readiness Center's Heart Link, June 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Eagles' Landing.Heart Link is a spouse orientation program geared toward strengthening military families and enhancing mission readiness.

  • Maintainers confront challenges, overcome all

    It has been a lot quieter around the base in recent weeks as all 48th Fighter Wing F-15 flying operations have moved to RAF Mildenhall due to required runway repairs here.While it's been quiet here, it's been bustling at the nearby tanker base thanks to the hard work and dedication of the 48th

  • Lakenheath personnel and jets are built for speed

    Did you ever wonder how fast you could run the 100 meter dash or any other track and field race? Well a few members of RAF Lakenheath were able to find that out this year during time trials held at the base track April 9. The event was held to see if any participants qualified to represent the