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  • Red Cross makes better babysitters

    The RAF Lakenheath Red Cross offers a babysitter training course in order to assist youth in better caring for those left in their charge. "The class is designed to teach you how to be responsible and how to supervise infants through school-aged children," said Barbara Hughes, Lakenheath American Red Cross director. According to the Red Cross,
  • A DUI will cost you more than just fixing your car. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John Easterling)

    The cost of a DUI

    Throughout our Air Force careers, we're consistently reminded of the severity of driving under the influence. We face fines, license suspensions and possible demotion. Without taking into account the cost of a life we could take with our carelessness, a DUI can take quite a toll on our wallet, especially living in England. A $60 investment could
  • Members of the RAF Lakenheath Honor Guard stand and pay tribute to those who lost their lives fighting for the freedom of others at Madingley Cemetery in Cambridge, England. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis)

    A call to their legacy, Memorial Day in Madingley

    "IN PROUD AND GRATEFUL MEMORY OF THOSE MEN OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY AIR FORCE WHO FROM THESE FRIENDLY ISLES FLEW THEIR FINAL FLIGHT AND MET THEIR GOD. THEY KNEW NOT THE HOUR THE DAY NOT THE MANNER OF THEIR PASSING. WHEN FAR FROM HOME THEY WERE CALLED TO JOIN THAT HEROIC BAND OF AIRMEN WHO HAD GONE BEFORE. MAY THEY REST IN PEACE." These are the
  • Doug Wickwar, a Watton native, has been bringing community groups to RAF Lakenheath for more than 20 years. A WWII veteran, Mr. Wickwar is an avid U.S. Air Force supporter and community staple. (U.S. Air force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholasa Reed)

    Local Brit longtime supporter, staple of USAFE Airmen in U.K.

    Mr. Doug Wickwar has been a staple on RAFs Lakenheath and Mildenhall for more than 20 years, longer than most Airmen have been stationed in the country. Mr. Wickwar coordinates between six to eight community relations tours a year, to both Lakenheath and Mildenhall, and has averaged nearly 6,000 visitors in his 20 years of involvement with the U.S.

  • 48th CES says goodbye to old friend

    The 48th Civil Engineer Squadron said goodbye to one of its finest April 30 when Graham Warner, 48th CES project manager, retired after 32 years. Mr. Warner worked for the Ministry of Defense and spent the last 20 years on the Liberty Wing team. During his tenure, he helped plan, design and implement the construction of the youth center and
  • Dan Clark addresses Liberty Airmen April 24 at the Lakenheath Fitness Center at RAF Lakenheath, England. Mr. Clark told several motivational stories and encouraged Airmen to demand excellence of themselves. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John Easterling)

    "From the bottom of my heart..."

    Laughter and applause resounded in the Lakenheath Fitness Center April 24 in support of Dan Clark, an inspirational speaker. Mr. Clark visited Liberty Warriors to talk about teamwork, support and motivating oneself to be a better person and to motivate those around them. "I want to remind you how cool it is that you chose to serve your country,"

  • STAP: Helping pay for college

    This year's Air Force Assistance Fund campaign ends May 3. The campaign allows Liberty Warriors to help each other by donating to charities that support Airmen and their families. The Air Force Aid Society is one of the four AFAF charities and supports the Spouse Tutition Assistance Program. "The objective of STAP is to defray a portion of tuition

  • Sexual Assault Awareness Month - Sexual Assault Prevention: The Bystander's role

    A sexual assault has consequences for the victim and the unit that are experienced long after the incident. In some cases, sexual assault can be avoided when Air Force Members apply the Wingman concept to each other and get involved when a fellow Air Force Member is at risk. A bystander is someone in a crowd who sees a potentially dangerous

  • Alcohol: Sex Offender Weapon of Choice

    (Editor's note: The following is adapted from the Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2008 Resource Guide) Studies show that the weapon most often used to commit a sexual assault is not a gun or a knife. Offenders use alcohol and other incapacitating substances much more frequently to coerce and incapacitate victims in acts of sexual violence. As a

  • Being an All-Pro Parent while deployed

    This month is the time of year we celebrate the "military child." Our children endure a lot because of our choice in careers. They move frequently and deal with Mom or Dad being away from home, up to a year sometimes. However, through it all, our children continue to love us and stand by our sides. It is for this reason we honor and recognize them
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