The 48th Mission Support Group executes expeditionary and in-garrison personnel, logistics, communications, contracting, engineering and services support for USAFE's largest fighter wing. The MSG provides force protection for infrastructure, facilities, and personnel at home and deployed locations. Enhances the quality of life and quality of service for nearly 7,000 active-duty personnel, British and U.S. civilians, and 11,000 family members across RAF Lakenheath and RAF Feltwell, England.
48th Civil Engineer Squadron
A 528-person squadron supporting United States Air Force in Europe's largest fighter wing, including 24 squadrons and 14 tenants with 7,000 active-duty personnel, British and U.S. civilians, and 11,000 family members at two geographically separated military installations. Provides emergency management, fire protection, environmental protection, and explosive ordnance disposal. Programs, acquires, maintains, and operates 601 buildings, 1,343 housing units, a regional hospital, Army and Air Force Exchange Service, Defense Commissary Agency, and five Department of Defense Dependent Schools valued at $5.6B on 2.3K acres.
48th Force Support Squadron
A 550-person squadron providing base-level support with 7,000 active-duty personnel, British and U.S. civilians, and 11,000 family members assigned to United States Air Force in Europe’s largest fighter wing. Responsible for execution of Child Development, Community Services, Post Office and Official Mail Operations, Military Personnel, Education, Professional Development, Military and Family Readiness, and First Term Enlisted Course services. Manages Airman Leadership School for the 48th Fighter Wing, 100th Air Refueling Wing, 352d Special Operations Group, and 6 geographically separated units in the United Kingdom. Liaises with 100th Air Refueling Wing Civilian Personnel Office on all civilian matters except for US NAF positions. Enhances combat readiness, retention and morale through programs promoting well-being and quality of life. Responsible for dining, lodging, fitness, honor guard, leisure activities, family programs, casualty, mortuary affairs, and base-wide marketing of Non-Appropriated Funds activities. Maintains readiness for a 151-person mobility commitment. Liaises between multiple base agencies to include Army and Air Force Exchange Service, Defense Commissary Agency, and the Department of Defense Education Activity.
48th Security Forces Squadron
Protects and defends United States Air Force in Europe’s largest fighter wing, both in-garrison and at deployed locations. Provides force protection for 7,000 active-duty personnel, British and U.S. civilians, and 11,000 family members at two geographically separated locations. Coordinates law enforcement operations with host nation police agencies. Executes expeditionary and home stations missions, supporting operations within any Area of Responsibility. Operates the United Kingdom’s only United States Forces correctional facility and largest combat arms training range, providing small arms weapons training to three United States Air Force wings, multiple geographically separated military installations, and sister service contingents.
48th Communications Squadron
Operates $64M in communications assets providing superior computer, data and voice capabilities to United States Air Forces in Europe’s largest fighter wing and multiple command locations. Provides United States Postal services supporting 7,000 active-duty personnel, British and U.S. civilians, and 11,000 family members. Plans, procures and implements information technology systems and infrastructure projects for two geographically separated military installations.
48th Contracting Squadron
Procures goods and services for DoD activities in the United Kingdom and manages a contract portfolio valued at approximately $600M supporting over 25,000 personnel. Supported activities include the 48th Fighter Wing, the 100th Air Refueling Wing, and the 352nd Special Operations Wing. Additionally, manages the second largest Government Purchase Card (GPC) program in USAFE and deploys personnel worldwide to support combat operations, humanitarian operations, and exercises.
48th Logistics Readiness Squadron
Provides full-spectrum logistics capabilities for 76 F-15C/E aircraft and 5 HH-60G helicopters assigned to the United States Air Force in Europe's largest fighter wing supporting United States European Command, United States Africa Command, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization commitments. Stores, inventories, inspects, and distributes supply assets worth $880M, $22M worth of petroleum, and 570 vehicles valued at $43M to support 7,000 active-duty personnel, British and U.S. civilians, and 11,000 family members. Directs the command's busiest base deployment operation overseeing 1,087 Unit Type Codes from 25 squadrons and eight support agreements valued at $12.8M.