• Liberty Wing performs daily operations

    An F-15E Strike Eagle, assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron, takes flight at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 4, 2020. The Liberty Wing F-15s provide worldwide responsive combat airpower and support through its highly capable maneuverability and acceleration, weapons systems and avionics.

  • Tax Assistance program saves customers thousands

    ROYAL AIRFORCE LAKENHEATH, England — The 48th Fighter Wing Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs have saved 299 clients $37,997 in tax preparation fees and delivered $545,507 in federal and state tax returns as of July 24, 2020.

  • Liberty Wing aircraft takes off

    An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron flies over Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 23, 2020. To maintain proficiency, Liberty Wing aircrew perform daily training missions ensuring they are always ready to provide worldwide responsive combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • Airpower: Then, now and always

    ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England – A painting depicting the 48th Fighter Wing heritage F-15s was presented to the wing on behalf of Colin Mason, the 48th Munitions Squadron Honorary commander and aviation artist, and his wife Elizabeth, June 19, 2020.

  • 48th Fighter Wing Airmen participates in survival training

    Airmen from the 48th Fighter Wing use a map to determine their location during a Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape training course at Stanford Training Area near Thetford, England, March 4, 2020. The course trained aircrew personnel on how to use various tools and equipment to aid rescue and

  • 48th MDG Airmen exercise with Suffolk Lowlands Search and Rescue

    Liberty Wing Airmen briefs volunteers during a joint search and rescue event hosted by Suffolk Lowlands Search and Rescue in Thetford, England, Nov. 23, 2019. The SuLSAR event allowed U.S. Air Force medics the opportunity to build a stronger partnership working alongside emergency responders. (U.S.

  • In a Moment: Providing rescue aid

    ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England – Integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do, are the foundational principles instilled into all Airmen. They are the core values of what it means to be a member of the U.S. Air Force. On Oct. 28, 2019, two Liberty Wing Airmen exemplified all

  • Beer 30 FOR 30: An ADAPT Story

    ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, ENGLAND -- “Laying in a hospital suffering from alcohol poisoning, I started to realize how bad of a situation, I put myself in,” said Staff Sgt. Bryan Hersey, 100th Comptroller Squadron budget analysis assigned to RAF Mildenhall.