Royal Air Force Lakenheath

Sort By

Category

Show Advanced Options

Clear Filters |

USAFE-AFAFRICA commander addresses Liberty Wing

Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, receives a welcome from Col. Kyle Robinson, 48th Fighter Wing commander, to Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 11, 2013. Gorenc visited RAF Lakenheath for the first time as the USAFE-AFAFRICA commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor T. McBride/Released)

Details Download

Liberty Airmen honor 9/11 victims

Airmen from the 48th Fighter Wing salute during the playing of the U.S. and U.K. national anthems at the 9/11 Remembrance Retreat Ceremony at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 11, 2013. The ceremony honored those lost in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor McBride/Released)

Details Download

Liberty Airmen honor 9/11 victims

Honor guardsman Airman 1st Class Jeffery Ehler salutes the U.S. flag carried by honor guardsman Staff Sgt. Michael Jones during the 9/11 Remembrance Retreat Ceremony at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 11, 2013. The ceremony honored those lost in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Mancha/Released)

Details Download

Liberty Airmen honor 9/11 victims

Airman 1st Class Jeffery Ehler, 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron knowledge operations management apprentice, folds the U.S. flag during the 9/11 Remembrance Retreat Ceremony at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 11, 2013. The ceremony honored those lost in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Mancha/Released)

Details Download

Liberty Airmen honor 9/11 victims

Staff Sgt. Michael Jones and Airman 1st Class Jeffery Ehler,48th Fighter Wing honor guardsmen, table the U.S. flag during the 9/11 Remembrance Retreat Ceremony at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 11, 2013. The ceremony honored those lost in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Mancha/Released)

Details Download

NCO in charge of barrier systems displays ‘Service Before Self’

Tech. Sgt. Leslie Glandon, 48th Civil Engineer Squadron, performs maintenance on an aircraft arresting system at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 12, 2013. Glandon was nominated for a Liberty Spotlight because he displays the core value of “Service Before Self.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor T. McBride/Released)

Details Download

First responders’ capabilities tested in active-shooter exercise

Firefighters from the 48th Civil Engineer Squadron, led by Staff Sgt. Tyler Mclain (red helmet), treat simulated patient Dave Scott, 48th Medical Group medical simulation technician, for wounds received during an active-shooter exercise while they are evaluated by Master Sgt. Darin Smith, 48th Fighter Wing Inspection Team member, on Royal Air Force Feltwell, England, Sept. 5, 2013. Responders from 48th Security Forces Squadron, 48th CES Explosives Ordnance Disposal and 48th CES Fire Department were evaluated during the training on their capabilities and proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Trower/Released)

Details Download

First responders’ capabilities tested in active-shooter exercise

Staff Sgt. Jerrod Ricketts, 48th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and his MWD Basco, conduct a perimeter search during an active-shooter exercise on Royal Air Force Feltwell, England, Sept. 5, 2013. Responders from 48th SFS, 48th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosives Ordnance Disposal and 48th CES Fire Department were evaluated during the training by the 48th Fighter Wing Inspection Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Trower/Released)

Details Download

First responders’ capabilities tested in active-shooter exercise

A 48th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosives Ordnance Disposal flight robot enters the facility an active-shooter was holed up in during an exercise on Royal Air Force Feltwell, England, Sept. 5, 2013. Members of the flight controlled the vehicle remotely from beyond the danger area to search for a suspicious package identified by first responders who subdued the shooter during the 48th Fighter Wing exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Trower/Released)

Details Download

First responders’ capabilities tested in active-shooter exercise

Staff Sgts. Trevor Brewer and Adam Battin, both 48th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen, secure a perimeter during an active-shooter exercise on Royal Air Force Feltwell, England, Sept. 5, 2013. As two of the first three responders at the scene, these Airmen secured the location within minutes while they were evaluated by the 48th Fighter Wing Inspection Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Trower/Released)

Details Download

First responders’ capabilities tested in active-shooter exercise

Firefighters from the 48th Civil Engineer Squadron, led by Staff Sgt. Tyler Mclain (red helmet), treat simulated patient Dave Scott, 48th Medical Group medical simulation technician, for wounds received during an active-shooter exercise on Royal Air Force Feltwell, England, Sept. 5, 2013. Responders from 48th Security Forces Squadron, 48th CES Explosives Ordnance Disposal and 48th CES Fire Department were evaluated during the training by the 48th Fighter Wing Inspection Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Trower/Released)

Details Download

First responders’ capabilities tested in active-shooter exercise

A 48th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosives Ordnance Disposal flight robot climbs to the second floor of the facility an active-shooter was in during an exercise on Royal Air Force Feltwell, England, Sept. 5, 2013. Members of the flight controlled the vehicle remotely from beyond the danger area to search for a suspicious package identified by first responders who subdued the shooter during the 48th Fighter Wing exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Trower/Released)

Details Download

First responders’ capabilities tested in active-shooter exercise

Staff Sgts. Adam Battin, Brent Bechtel and Trevor Brewer, all 48th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen, secure a building during an active-shooter exercise on Royal Air Force Feltwell, England, Sept. 5, 2013. As the first three responders at the scene, these Airmen secured the location within minutes while they were evaluated by the 48th Fighter Wing Inspection Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Trower/Released)

Details Download

First responders’ capabilities tested in active-shooter exercise

Staff Sgts. Adam Battin and Trevor Brewer, both 48th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen, drag simulated patient Dave Scott, 48th Medical Group medical simulation technician, to safety while Staff Sgt. Brent Bechtel, 48th SFS patrolman, provides overwatch during an active-shooter exercise on Royal Air Force Feltwell, England, Sept. 5, 2013. Responders from 48th SFS, 48th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosives Ordnance Disposal and 48th CES Fire Department were evaluated on their execution by the 48th Fighter Wing Inspection Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Trower/Released)

Details Download

Gate improvements to ensure installation safety

Construction workers with Volker Fitzpatrick expand Lords Walk Road by nine feet on Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 29, 2013. Base agencies have put together an Area Development Plan to increase safety and improve the quality of life for base residents. The projects include installing walkways between the housing and community areas and adding denial barriers, higher curbing and other force protection measures around Gate 2. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dana J. Butler/Released)

Details Download

Gate improvements to ensure installation safety

Brian Garrad, Defense Infrastructure Organization project manager, and Vicky Stayton, 48th Civil Engineer Squadron engineering construction project manager, discuss safety objectives while at the construction site on Lords Walk Road on Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 29, 2013. Base agencies have put together an Area Development Plan to increase safety and improve the quality of life for base residents. The projects include installing walkways between the housing and community areas and adding denial barriers, higher curbing and other force protection measures around Gate 2. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dana J. Butler/Released)

Details Download

USAFE-UK director visits Liberty Wing

Brig. Gen. Christopher Bence, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-United Kingdom director, speaks with Chief Master Sgt. Darrin Hooten, 48th Security Forces Squadron manager, during a base tour on Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 5, 2013. Bence toured RAF Lakenheath and spoke with Airmen to gain a better understanding of the operations they perform on a daily basis. During his immersion tour of the 48th Fighter Wing, the general visited the RAF Lakenheath Hospital, 48th Maintenance Group, 48th Mission Support Group and several other units. As the USAFE-UK director, Bence supports European Command, NATO, USAFE and U.S. Government agencies with thorough planning and partnering with the U.K. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dana J. Butler/Released)

Details Download

USAFE-UK director visits Liberty Wing

Brig. Gen. Christopher Bence, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-United Kingdom director (center), dines with Col. Kyle Robinson, 48th Fighter Wing commander (right), Chief Master Sgt. Vincent Marler, 48th Fighter Wing command chief (left) and Liberty Wing Airmen during an Airmen’s breakfast at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 5, 2013. Bence toured RAF Lakenheath and spoke with Airmen to gain a better understanding of the operations they perform on a daily basis. During his immersion tour of the 48th Fighter Wing, the general visited the RAF Lakenheath Hospital, 48th Maintenance Group, 48th Mission Support Group and several other units. As the USAFE-UK director, Bence supports European Command, NATO, USAFE and U.S. Government agencies with thorough planning and partnering with the U.K. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dana J. Butler/Released)

Details Download

USAFE-UK director visits Liberty Wing

Brig. Gen. Christopher Bence, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-United Kingdom director, shakes the hand of Airman 1st Class Chelsea Steel, 48th Medical Support Squadron medical logistician, during an Airmen’s breakfast at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 5, 2013. Bence toured RAF Lakenheath and spoke with Airmen to gain a better understanding of the operations they perform on a daily basis. During his immersion tour of the 48th Fighter Wing, the general visited the RAF Lakenheath Hospital, 48th Maintenance Group, 48th Mission Support Group and several other units. As the USAFE-UK director, Bence supports European Command, NATO, USAFE and U.S. Government agencies with thorough planning and partnering with the U.K. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dana J. Butler/Released)

Details Download

ITT opens a second office

Col. Kyle Robinson (right), 48th Fighter Wing commander, Maj. Ryan Richardson (center), 48th Force Support Squadron commander, and Stephen Shaw, Army and Air Force Exchange Service store manager, cut a ribbon during the Information Tickets and Travel grand opening ceremony at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 29, 2013. The ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the opening of the second ITT office inside the base Exchange. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor McBride/Released)

Details Download