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  • AFAS gives Lakenheath Airman peace of mind

    Tech. Sgt. Luis Crespo, an 18-year veteran, had a budget and a plan. The 48th Contracting Squadron NCO planned and saved for his two boys to come visit him in the U.K. for Christmas, planned and saved enough for holiday activities and presents, he had even put money aside to buy a car when his was

  • Bronze Star awarded to impeccable leader

    "A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don't necessarily want to go, but ought to be." - Rosalynn Carter The Air Force recognized such a leader March 19 when Lt. Col. David Iverson, 492nd Fighter Squadron director of operations, was awarded the Bronze

  • Airmen save AF money through innovation, ingenuity

    Since the institution of Air Force Smart Operations 21, Airmen around the Air Force are looking for different ways to save money. One resource many base agencies might overlook is the Air Force Repair Enhancement Program. AFREP, formerly the Gold Flag Program, helps the Air Force save money in two

  • Largest Loser helps with weight loss goals

    Christine Adams takes a big drink of water, dismounts her spin bike and pats her face with a towel. She's just finished a grueling 45-minute spin class and, despite the sweat, is on her way to do 30 more minutes of aerobic activity. Since last month, Mrs. Adams has lost 13 pounds and is energized

  • Q&A with DNA

    For two security forces Airmen at RAF Lakenheath, DNA isn't about genetics...it's the name of the hip-hop music group they've formed. Senior Airman Anthony Gross and Airman 1st Class Andrew Decuir, 48th Security Forces Squadron, have been performing music regularly in the local area for about a year

  • Lakenheath’s PDC/FTAC prepares future leaders

    During a recent Airmen's call, the USAFE commander, Gen. Roger A. Brady encouraged officers and NCOs to mentor Airmen and to stress the importance of taking advantage of the education and development opportunities the Air Force affords them. The Lakenheath Professional Development Center and First

  • Government travel card puts money in Airmen’s pockets

    TDY's and deployments are common place in today's Air Force. These trips can be costly but the Air Force has a program to help soften the financial blow. The government travel card can be used for expenses accrued on these trips to keep Airmen from having to spend money out of their own pockets. The

  • New smoking cessation site helps Airmen kick butts

    The Air Force has set up a new initiative to help Airmen kick their tobacco habits. The program, dubbed "Make Everyone Proud," is a Web-based tobacco cessation initiative designed to help people come together to talk about their problems with smoking. The site offers two key elements to help users

  • Upcoming ITT tours

    The ITT office is currently offering the following trips: Feb. 23 - Leeds Castle East Midlands Mall Tales of Robin Hood and Nottingham Caves Feb. 24 - Tour the Cotswolds Tower of London March 1 - ITT Travel Fair at Eagles' Landing London DYO March 2 - London DYO Museums of London March 8 - Ruby

  • Take a trip with ITT

    One benefit to serving in the military is being able to travel world-wide and have 30 paid vacation days a year to use. Servicemembers at RAF Lakenheath can use their time to travel anywhere in Europe and thanks to the Information Tickets and Travel office; there are many opportunities to do so. The