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Air Force
RAF Lakenheath
Brandon Suffolk United Kingdom IP279PN
314-226-4800
011-44-1638-52-4800
+44-1638-52-4800
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The 48th Fighter Wing mission is to provide worldwide responsive combat airpower and support. As the USAFE's only F-35/F-15 fighter wing, the 48th Fighter Wing brings unique air combat capabilities to the fight, such as the most advanced Joint Direct Attack Munitions employed by the F-35A & F-15E. Each Airman, Guardian, and Family Member departs RAF Lakenheath with a life-long sense of pride for having joined a storied line of patriotic Americans serving in this corner of Europe.
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Finance
Moving to and living in England can be expensive. One of your immediate concerns should be to assess your present financial status and then construct a spending plan based on anticipated expenses. Building a spending plan means knowing what your entitlements will be and what type of expenses you can expect when you arrive at your next duty location. Work closely with your sponsor to estimate anticipated expenses. Major items such as vehicle purchases, vehicle/home insurance, heating oil, utilities, rent, UK Road Tax and UK TV Tax, etc., should top your list. Additionally, depending on your present financial situation, you may want to consider the following options:
Travel Documentation
Visit your Military Personnel Office to obtain Government Fee-Paid Passports for your family members; these passports allow them to travel to and from overseas locations.
You are also encouraged to obtain tourist passports because the No-Fee passports WILL NOT allow entry into some European countries. To travel freely within Europe, you and each family member should obtain a Tourist passport at your own expense.
You can apply for a tourist passport before or after your arrival. If you apply after you receive a No-Fee passport, you can use the No-Fee passport as proof of citizenship, however may not be able to travel as freely initially.
Other documents you should be preparing and updating early:
Passports and Visas
Ensure military member and/or dependents have the required passports and/or visa prior to final out-processing. Member and/or dependents are not allowed to final out-process without the required passports/visas in hand for themselves (if applicable) and/or dependents. Members electing the accompanied tour will not be permitted to out-process without having the required passports/visas in hand for themselves (if applicable) and/or dependents.
These actions are necessary to prevent unforeseen hardships to the military members and their families. Therefore, as a last reiteration, it is essential, members do not out-process without having the appropriate passports/visas for themselves (if applicable) and/or dependents.
Driving Guidelines
Drivers MUST have a 3rdAir Force driver's permit to operate a vehicle on base and to obtain fuel from the base service station, as well as the service stations at other USAF bases in the U.K.
Driving in the U.K. is a privilege, not a right. All personnel assigned to RAF Lakenheath who require driving privileges:
You and your dependents will attend the driver's briefing during in-processing with the Military and Family Readiness Center. The exam will be administered during that time. Service Members and their Dependents must study The British Highway Code online and are encouraged to the use the USAF Connect App for the 48 FW for additional driving related materials. This can be found under the Newcomer's Tab and "Driving in the UK". Please contact the staff with the Relocation Program at the Military and Family Readiness Center for the current guidance COMM +44-1638-52-3847, DSN 226-3847.
Weapons in Public and UK Law
All members of the US Armed Forces, Civilian Components, and their family members who are in possession of any firearms must register these with Pass & Registration and the British Government prior to the weapon entering the country. Handguns are prohibited in the United Kingdom (unless the weapon is an authentic antique) The sponsor will be responsible for contacting the local constabulary and obtaining an exemption letter for any firearms. Weapons must be registered with Pass & Registration within 30 days of possession of the weapon or prior to purchasing the weapon.
Personnel living in base housing are not authorized to store firearms/weapons and must store them at an alternate location, firearms must be securely stored as required by UK Law.
Unusually dangerous weapons other than firearms are defined as any item concealed on the person or carried which could be used to cause bodily harm to others, or are likely to make reasonable persons fear for their safety. These weapons must also be registered with Pass and Registration. This list is not all-inclusive. Examples include:
UK Knives and Offensive Weapons Legislation
48 SFS Pass and Registration will be responsible for maintaining a current listing of all personnel who register any weapon on RAF Lakenheath. This listing will be available, either in hard copy at the Pass and Registration section, or electronically on the squadron shared drive so that security forces, other agencies or personnel reasonably needing it have access to the information.
Questions/Confused? Call on DSN 226-1853 or Comm +44-1638-52-1853.
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