For Senior Airman Nathan Carver, being named one of the Air Force's Outstanding Airmen of the Year isn't a finish line. It's another opportunity to serve. His selection places him among the Air Force's most distinguished enlisted Airmen, while highlighting the caliber of Airmen he serves alongside
Service members, families and members of the local community welcomed U.S. Air Force Col. Michael C. Alfaro as commander of the 48th Fighter Wing, accepting command from Brig. Gen. Jack R. Arthaud during the wing's change of command ceremony at RAF Lakenheath, England, July 10, 2026.
Effective June 9, 2026, unaccompanied service members stationed throughout USAFE, who reside in barracks or dormitories, may be eligible to receive Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA) upon departure from their overseas duty station.
The 48th Fighter Wing began its participation in Exercise Ramstein Flag 26 June 8, demonstrating its ability to integrate with NATO Allies and execute distributed operations on NATO’s eastern flank.Held across Europe, from Norway to Spain, RAFL26 is the first NATO Air Component-led multinational
The 48th Fighter Wing hosted a ceremony to honor the 40th anniversary of Operation El Dorado Canyon, unveiling an F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft clad in a heritage paint scheme, April 28, 2026.
The 48th Fighter Wing concluded its participation in Exercise Cold Response 26 on March 19, demonstrating its ability to integrate with NATO allies and execute operations in the High North.