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  • A scout assigned to Boy Scouts of America troop 215 looks at a blood sample through a microscope during a tour of the 48th Medical Group at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 28, 2020. The troops got the opportunity to speak with U.S. Air Force professionals from several departments and learn about the different medical specialties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

    48th Medical group helps scouts earn merit badge

    Boy Scouts of America troops 215 and 219 visited the 48th Medical Group February 28.
  • Airman 1st Class Howie Duong, 48th Operational Support Squadron air traffic controller, watches for aircraft preparing to depart at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 25, 2020. Air traffic controllers are responsible for managing the flow of aircraft through all aspects of their flight and ensuring the safety and efficiency of air traffic on the ground and in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

    Taking off in a new direction

    It’s a tale as old as time. The feeling of being confined to a life you thought you wanted, and now you aren’t so sure; but with a little bit of sacrifice and determination, anyone can chart a new course for themselves.
  • Tech. Sgt. David Vazquez Velez, 48th Fighter Wing Aircrew Flight Equipment, inspects mission-oriented protective posture gear during an Aircrew Contamination Control Area training exercise at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 21, 2020. The training is conducted to ensure pilots and weapons systems officers can maintain mission readiness under any adverse conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

    Contamination control enhances readiness

  • A dental technician assigned to the 48th Dental Squadron prepares for a routine teeth cleaning at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 6, 2020. The 48th DS mission is to provide excellent, best-value oral health for readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

    Fillings of anxiety

    ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England – It was a sleepless night. My hands are sweaty on the steering wheel as I pull into the parking lot. I’m dreading this moment. The pit in my stomach feels like it’s consuming me. I try to hold back the tears that are welling up in my eyes. I’m here for a simple examination but that feeling of imminent doom looms heavy in the air around me.
  • YYogi, a 48th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, retires from nearly ten years of service during a ceremony at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 30, 2020. During that time, YYogi amassed 5,746 hours of patrol and detection utilization searches and secured 14,936 items. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

    Liberty Wing MWD retires from service

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