• 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

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

    Many Airmen join the U.S. Air Force with an open general contract, only to find themselves placed in career fields according to the needs of the Department of Defense. Some Airmen end up loving the job they’re given while others don’t. For those who don’t, if they match certain criteria, they may

  • Airmen Forging Excellence

    A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 48th Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment section, checks a compass while preparing an ejection seat survival kit at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, March 31, 2022. AFE must inspect, test and prepare the equipment in order for the aircrew

  • A duck that flies with eagles

    ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Throughout the years, many pilots have flown with mascots or various trinkets on their flights. Some may call it superstition, but special mementos and gifts from loved ones can serve as a mental boost of assurance, or a little piece of home for pilots abroad. 

  • 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.

  • 48FW supports Baltic region combined readiness exercise

    ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England – Airmen and F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing deployed to Aalborg Air Base, Denmark in support of a combined readiness exercise in the Baltic region, Oct. 30, 2020. Participating countries include Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium and the U.S.

  • 48th FW housing office reduces hassle for newcomers

    ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Taking care of the Airmen and their families stationed at RAF Lakenheath is one of the 48th Fighter Wing’s top priorities, and it takes a collective effort to make sure the transition is as smooth as possible for newcomers.