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Gallantry under fire: RAF Lakenheath honors decorated Airmen for repelling mass Iranian drone attack

Airmen from the 494th Fighter Squadron and 494th Fighter Generation Squadron were recognized during a ceremony Nov. 12 at RAF Lakenheath, England, for their contributions during a defensive operation against hundreds of one-way attack drones, formally known as one-way attack unmanned aerial

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Elevated lead levels found and resolved at Lakenheath Elementary School

On October 30, 2024, water testing conducted by the Bioenvironmental Engineering team at Royal Air Force Lakenheath identified elevated readings of lead found in faucets at Lakenheath Elementary School.

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Knight’s Table reopens: Enhancing quality of life for Airmen

The Knight’s Table Dining Facility at RAF Lakenheath is scheduled to reopen Nov. 1, following extensive renovations designed to enhance healthier dining options and improve the quality of life for Airmen.

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RAF Lakenheath exercises contingency training at Exercise Teal Thunder

U.S. Airmen from various units around the world came together to participate in a joint bivouac and Expeditionary Medical Support training exercise at RAF Feltwell, simulating the challenges of operating in a deployed environment Oct. 7-10.

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494th FGS bolsters mission readiness at TLP 24-3

The Tactical Leadership Programme in Albacete, Spain, is a NATO multinational training event that strengthens alliances and enhances interoperability among partner nations’ air forces.The rigorous, advanced training focuses on air operations, emphasizing joint planning, tactics and coordination in

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Unique 48th Fighter Wing team drives mission, innovation for munition operations

Recognizing the increasing importance of technology, project management, and inter-squadron collaboration, the 48th Maintenance Group established the 48th Munitions Squadron futures flight.

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