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Liberty Wing Airmen deploy to bolster U.S. defense posture in Middle East

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron takes off from RAF Lakenheath, England, during a deployment departure to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 13, 2023. The 494th FS will be assigned to U.S. Air Forces Central Command where they’ll be postured to support contingency operations, and protect coalition forces and citizens abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seleena Muhammad-Ali)

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Liberty Wing Airmen deploy to bolster U.S. defense posture in Middle East

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Smith Antone, 492nd Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, conducts pre-flight checks of an F-15E Strike Eagle at RAF Lakenheath, England, during a deployment departure to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 13, 2023. While deployed, the 494th FS will support U.S. Air Forces Central Command and be an engaged, postured and ready partner, supporting coalition forces to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex and dynamic security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seleena Muhammad-Ali)

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Supporting Women In Maintenance

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 48th Maintenance Group attend a Supporting Women In Maintenance professional development event at RAF Lakenheath, England, Aug. 4, 2023. The goal of SWIM is to educate and develop Airmen and leaders of all ranks about the challenges affecting our female maintainers as well as build community and a network of connection, support and mentorship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)

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Supporting Women In Maintenance

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ashley Umstead, 494th Fighter Generation Squadron first sergeant, answers a question during a Supporting Women In Maintenance professional development event at RAF Lakenheath, England, August 4, 2023. A panel of 48th Maintenance Group leaders discussed existing barriers between female peers and supervision, navigating emotional responses and advocating for yourself as a woman in maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)

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Supporting Women In Maintenance

U.S. Air Force Capt. Colleen Yucus, 492nd Fighter Generation Squadron director of operations, leads a scenario-based exercise during a Supporting Women In Maintenance professional development event at RAF Lakenheath, England, Aug.4, 2023. During the activity, attendees were challenged to think about the female perspective in difficult situations by moving to one side of the room depending on how they’d address a conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)

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Supporting Women In Maintenance

U.S. Air Force Capt. Colleen Yucus, 492nd Fighter Generation Squadron director of operations, leads a scenario-based activity during a Supporting Women In Maintenance professional development event at RAF Lakenheath, England, Aug. 4, 2023. During the activity, attendees were challenged to think about the female perspective in difficult situations by moving to one side of the room depending on how they’d address a conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)

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JLTVs set to take the streets of RAF Lakenheath

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Joseph Campo, 48th Fighter Wing commander, walks around a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle at RAF Lakenheath, England, June 22, 2023. The JLTV directly supports the Liberty Wing’s mission priorities by increasing operational readiness and maintaining an active and ready posture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Delanie Brown)

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JLTVs set to take the streets of RAF Lakenheath

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 48th Security Forces Squadron and the 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron discuss the new Joint Light Tactical Vehicle on RAF Lakenheath, England, June 22, 2023. The new JLTVs provide a reliable weapon system platform to achieve fire security, which will add to the 48th Fighter Wing’s readiness priority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Delanie Brown)

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JLTVs set to take the streets of RAF Lakenheath

U.S. Air Force Capt. Michael Sanders, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance flight commander, performs electronic checks in Joint Light Tactical Vehicle at RAF Lakenheath, England, June 22, 2023. The JLTVs, which will replace Humvees, will be used for daily operations in the vicinity of the flightline, providing increased operational security for the Liberty Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Delanie Brown)

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Giving the Air Force HOPE

The Liberty Wing HOPE specialists and leadership pose for a group photograph on Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, March, 9, 2023. The HOPE specialists' mission is to create a movement of Airmen dedicated to spiritual fitness, resilience, character and community service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seleena Muhammad-Ali)

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Liberty Wing activates first fifth-generation Fighter Generation Squadrons

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James Antone, 48th Maintenance Group deputy commander, left, presents the guidon to Maj. Stephen Ortner, 495th Fighter Generation Squadron commander, right, during the 493rd and 495th FGS activation and assumption of command ceremony at RAF Lakenheath, England, June 9, 2023. The activation of the 493rd and 495th FGS is intended to offer squadrons increased control of their assets to meet their mission and manpower requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seleena Muhammad-Ali)

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Liberty Wing activates first fifth-generation Fighter Generation Squadrons

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James Antone, 48th Maintenance Group deputy commander, left, presents the guidon to Maj. Shaun Chauta, 493rd Fighter Generation Squadron commander, during the 493rd and 495th FGS activation and assumption of command ceremony at RAF Lakenheath, England, June 9, 2023. The activation of the 493rd and 495th FGS is intended to offer squadrons increased control of their assets to meet their mission and manpower requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seleena Muhammad-Ali)

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Liberty Wing activates first fifth-generation Fighter Generation Squadrons

U.S. Air Force Omari Miller, 495th Fighter Generation Squadron F-35 avionics technician, replaces his 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron patch with the 495th Fighter Generation Squadron patch, signifying the deactivation and activation of the squadrons at RAF Lakenheath, England, June 9, 2023. The 748th AMXS was succeeded by the 493rd and 495th Fighter Generation Squadrons, establishing the first two Fifth-Generation FGS in the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seleena Muhammad-Ali)

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Liberty Wing activates first fifth-generation Fighter Generation Squadrons

Liberty Wing Airmen gather to attend the 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron deactivation ceremony and the activation and the assumption of command of the 493rd and 495th Fighter Generation Squadrons at RAF Lakenheath, June 9, 2023. The activation of the new fighter generation squadrons aligns with the U.S. Air Force’s new Combat Oriented Maintenance Organization (COMO) structure, aimed to transition aircraft maintenance units into smaller fighter generation squadrons to improve synchronization between the fighter squadron and the combat components of maintenance and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seleena Muhammad-Ali)

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Unifying the Skies: F-35 User Group in Action

Brendan Andrus, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Air Force chief of fifth generation integration branch, gives opening remarks to the F-35 User Group at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 9, 2023. The F-35 European Air Chiefs meet biannually to discuss User Group issues and provide guidance, with the most recent meeting hosted by Italy in November 2022 and the next meeting scheduled for June 2023 at RAF Marham. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Salazar)

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Unifying the Skies: F-35 User Group in Action

U.S. Air Force Col. John Canty, U.S. Air Forces in Europe Air Force chair of the F-35 User Group, provides closing statements at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 11, 2023. The purpose of UG is to provide a forum for identification of, and solution to, theater challenges; enhance theater-wide F-35 interoperability, and aid in the sharing of enterprise level solutions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Salazar)

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Unifying the Skies: F-35 User Group in Action

Royal Netherlands Air Force Capt. Luuk Mijlhoff, supply officer, talks about the deployment experience in Poland and Bulgaria at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 10, 2023. The F-35 European Air Chiefs meet biannually to discuss User Group issues and provide guidance, with the most recent meeting hosted by Italy in November 2022 and the next meeting scheduled for June 2023 at RAF Marham. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Salazar)

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Unifying the Skies: F-35 User Group in Action

Royal Netherlands Air Force Maj. Marcel Voorsluijs, European Air Group representative, discusses interoperability of F-35 technicians to the F-35 User Group at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 10, 2023. The F-35 European Air Chiefs meet biannually to discuss User Group issues and provide guidance, with the most recent meeting hosted by Italy in November 2022 and the next meeting scheduled for June 2023 at RAF Marham. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Salazar)

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Unifying the Skies: F-35 User Group in Action

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jessica Wright, materiel leader for aircraft and pilot systems, briefs the F-35 User Group about egress systems at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 9, 2023. The purpose of the UG is to provide a forum for identification of, and solution to, theater challenges; enhance theater-wide F-35 interoperability, and aid in the sharing of enterprise level solutions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Salazar)

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From Crew Chief to Religious Affairs Airman: One Airman's Journey

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dundre Davis, Liberty Wing Chapel noncommissioned officer in charge of programs and administration, helps Airman 1st Class Shayla Coleman, Religious Affairs Airman, with scheduling at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 3, 2023. Davis was directly hired into his duty position by the U.S. Air Force Chief of Chaplains, Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Randall Kitchens, and Chief Master Sgt. Sadie Chambers, U.S. Air Force Religious Affairs career field manager, after the two had visited for the Ely Cathedral Thanksgiving Day dinner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gaspar Cortez)

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