News

Dec. 29, 2020
COVID-19 vaccinations begin for U.K. tri-base community

The 48th Medical Group conducted its first inoculations of healthcare workers with the COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 29, 2020.
Dec. 28, 2020
COVID-19 vaccination arrives at RAF Lakenheath

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England – The 48th Fighter Wing received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccinations at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 27, 2020.
Dec. 19, 2020
494th FS weapons officer receives the USAF Weapons School Robbie Risner Award

U.S. Air Force Capt. Woodruff Johnson, 494th Fighter Squadron weapons systems officer, received the USAF Weapons School Robbie Risner Award Dec. 10, 2020, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.The USAF Weapons School Robbie Risner Award is a tribute to Risner and all Vietnam era Prisoners of War. The
Dec. 18, 2020
Helping other through the holidays

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- The holiday season often brings to mind an image of family feasts, festivities and of course, presents bundled in pretty wrapping paper and shiny ribbons. Unfortunately, there are those who do not have the luxury of envisioning such lavish things, but can only
Dec. 16, 2020
48th FW conducts live missile fire

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England – F-15C Eagles and F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, participated in a live missile fire exercise Dec. 8-10, 2020.
Dec. 9, 2020
In-processing goes virtual

Navigating a permanent change of station can be a difficult process for U.S. Air Force service members and their families. When moving to an overseas location, Airmen and their families have to work through the process of securing housing, obtaining a driver’s license, and finding schools for their
Dec. 1, 2020
DoDEA educators, host nation partner in anti-bullying efforts

When a child is singled out at school and faces verbal, social, and physical confrontations with other children, it can leave lasting negative effects. This experience is a reality for many children worldwide and brings to light a difficult situation that parents and educators face in academic
Nov. 30, 2020
Liberty Engineers ensure flight safety

The 48th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted a ten-year overhaul of the BAK-12 aircraft arresting system at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Nov. 22 - Nov. 30, 2020.
Nov. 25, 2020
Passing the torch, keeping the heritage

One of the more popular aircraft assigned the 48th Fighter Wing is “The King” F-15C Eagle, the last remaining heritage jet at RAF Lakenheath. The aircraft were painted to honor the 48th Fighter-Bomber Group, which flew World War II P-47 Thunderbolts, in support of operations in Europe, including the
Nov. 13, 2020
48FW supports Swedish-led exercise

Four F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron are supporting U.S. and Swedish special operations forces in a bilateral exercise, Nov. 12-18, 2020.