May 20, 2025 U.S., British, French armed forces strengthen ties during flag football The Liberty Wing hosted U.S., British, and—for the first time—French service members for a flag football tournament May 16, deepening military relationships and camaraderie among the NATO allies.
Nov. 13, 2024 Gallantry under fire: RAF Lakenheath honors decorated Airmen for repelling mass Iranian drone attack Airmen from the 494th Fighter Squadron and 494th Fighter Generation Squadron were recognized during a ceremony Nov. 12 at RAF Lakenheath, England, for their contributions during a defensive operation against hundreds of one-way attack drones, formally known as one-way attack unmanned aerial
Nov. 1, 2024 Elevated lead levels found and resolved at Lakenheath Elementary School On October 30, 2024, water testing conducted by the Bioenvironmental Engineering team at Royal Air Force Lakenheath identified elevated readings of lead found in faucets at Lakenheath Elementary School.
Oct. 15, 2024 U.S. Air Forces in Europe – U.S. Air Forces Africa completes Ramstein Flag 2024 Airmen and aircraft assigned to U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa participated in NATO Allied Air Command’s Ramstein Flag 2024 exercise from Sept. 30 to Oct. 11 at Andravida Air Base, Greece.
June 13, 2024 RAF Lakenheath multi-capable Airmen focus on ACE operations The 48th Operations Support Squadron is testing the implementation of a landing zone program. Meant to provide a unique capability, the program aims to increase the effectiveness of future Agile Combat Employment taskings and the home station’s ability to survive and operate in a contested or
Feb. 26, 2024 Transforming logistics with Kinetic Cargo The 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron has recently implemented Project Kinetic Cargo, enhancing logistics processes and bolstering cargo handling capabilities within the squadron.
Jan. 2, 2024 2023 RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, and RAF Feltwell PFAS Sampling Results In November 2023 the 48th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight conducted sampling for 29 PFAS analytes at RAF Lakenheath, RAF Feltwell, and RAF Mildenhall. Sampling was performed using EPA Method 533 and EPA Method 537.1 in accordance with EPA requirements.
Dec. 20, 2023 Make no bones about it: Double celebration as two MWDs retire at RAF Lakenheath U.S. Air Force Military Working Dogs Ukkie and Cchuy officially retired at a joint ceremony honoring their service, which began with Cchuy immediately lightening the occasion as he barked along to the entire American National Anthem, at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 13, 2023.
Nov. 29, 2023 Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks visits RAF Lakenheath During her visit to the Liberty Wing, Hicks toured infrastructure improvements designed to improve base resilience and saw demonstrations of U.S. capabilities
Nov. 28, 2023 Pilot for a Day The 48th Fighter Wing hosted the Pilot for a Day program which gives sick children a break from routine hospital visits and a chance to see what the U.S. Air Force does.