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  • Airmen respond to medical emergency

    An elderly gentleman recently found himself in good hands after he collapsed in his car within view of the base. Master Sgt. Steven Cournoyer, 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, was driving to work when he came upon a stopped car. He noticed the local police pulling over, so he

  • Leave carryover extension announcement

    The National Defense Authorization Act  2008 changed the maximum leave carryover (except for special leave accrual and members in a missing status) from 60 days to 75 days from Oct. 1, 2008 through Dec. 31, 2010. The NDAA 2010 extends the 75 day carryover until Sept. 30, 2013. The NDAA 2010 also

  • ASBP Blood Drives scheduled Monday, Tuesday

    There will be Armed Services Blood Program community blood drives at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall in September.Schedule is as followsRAF Lakenheath: Sept. 27 and 28 -- Main Gym (Building 904), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. RAF Mildenhall: Sept. 30, North Side Fitness Center (Building 463), 8 a.m. to 4

  • New fuel pumps bring mission to 100 percent capable

    Some of the million-gallon JP-8 tanks on RAF Mildenhall are getting new pump systems installed to bring them into the 21st century and ensure our tankers continue to fuel the fight. Click here for video coverage.

  • Airmen and veterans prompted to submit claims for retroactive Stop Loss

    Airmen, veterans, and beneficiaries who were involuntarily extended under Stop Loss between Sept. 11, 2001 and Sept. 30, 2009 are eligible for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay. If your enlistment was involuntarily extended due to Stop Loss, and you have yet to file a claim for RSLSP, then the last

  • State Department cautions of continuing terrorist threat

    The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. U.S. citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to

  • Commentary: Where to find strength in challenging times

    It's Monday morning, it's raining, and I get into the car in blues to drive to work. On my way in I start thinking about change being the only constant, and that I need to adapt and make a list of those items that need to get done this week and find a way to get them accomplished. I have

  • Reminder: Road closes Monday

    Those working at RAF Mildenhall but living in Lakenheath will find themselves taking the long way home Sept. 5.The C602, or Eriswell Road will be closed from Hollywell Row to the T-junction will be closed for resurfacing work until Sept. 10. According to Sq. Ldr. Rick Fryer, RAF Mildenhall

  • Commentary: The life in your years

    Last month at Arlington National Cemetery, Va., I had the privilege of attending the inurnment ceremony for our own Capt. Jenna Wilcox, an active duty civil engineer who was fatally injured in a vehicle accident earlier this year. Under a piercing blue sky, more than 100 of Captain Wilcox's family

  • Engineers entertain with blaze of glory

    The barbecue aroma of good old-fashioned American hot dogs and hamburgers still lingered freshly in the air as hundreds of onlookers gazed at a furious fire with looks of disbelief.Rest at ease.That fire was planned and ignited in the live-fire demonstration area. The scores of patrons on a RAF