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  • Commander’s Trophy builds team spirit with PT Challenge

    The 48th Medical Group won the Commander's Trophy PT Challenge on August 6, with five team members completing a PT Test consisting of push-ups, sit-ups and a 1.5 mile run in 57 minutes and 26 seconds.For winning the latest event in the 2010 Commander's Trophy competition, the 48th MDG received 25

  • Can't blame it on the booze

    It depletes your body of essential nutrients, such as Vitamins B, C and K. It can cause stomach ulcers and internal bleeding. It is capable of rupturing blood capillaries and veins. It damages dendrites, the branched ending of nerve cells that bring messages into the cell, causing disruptions to

  • Honor with dignity

    Integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do. These are the Air Force core values, and these core values can be seen firsthand through the RAF Lakenheath Honor Guard. With an average of 250 details per year, the base honor guard is on the front lines presenting the colors; an Air

  • Summer hires get hands-on job experience

    Summer is delightful. You get to go out and have some fun, but soon you are stuck at home with nothing to do. All your friends have a job or are on vacation.You don't want to be sitting at home staring at that blank wall; it isn't going to start talking to you. Believe me, I have wondered a couple

  • 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