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    Stay fit anywhere, anytime

    The 48th Fighter Wing Fitness Center developed a virtual fitness program consisting of exercise videos and nutritional information for Liberty Airmen and families to use at home.
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    Refueling Eagles

    The 100th Air Refueling Wing refueled F-15C Eagles and F-15E Strike Eagles from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England, off the English coast, April 23, 2020.
  • A Liberty Wing Airman practices closing an expandable tactical baton during security forces augmentee training at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 15, 2020. 48th Security Forces Augmentee Program volunteers participate in a three-day course in preparation for law enforcement duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shanice Williams-Jones)

    Security Forces augmentees support base defense

    The 48th Security Forces Squadron mission is to protect and defend U.S. Air Force in Europe’s largest fighter wing from possible risks. However, in times of increased threat levels or reduced manpower, an augmentation program is needed to fulfill the need for additional personnel to support installation-level force protection requirements.
  • Children of a U.S. Air Force Airman display a rainbow and other artwork in their windows in Liberty Village at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 22, 2020. The rainbow is a symbol of positivity and is often combined with a message of support for medical professionals serving on the front lines during the current COVID-19 crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

    Liberty Wing families spread positivity and support

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    48th Fighter Wing mission continues during COVID-19 pandemic

  • An Aircrew Flight Equipment Airman assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron checks flight gear at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 22, 2020. AFE technicians wear personal protective equipment such as masks and gloves to prevent the spread of COVID-19, while supporting ongoing operations and protecting Liberty Wing Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhonda Smith)

    AFE Airmen help keep aircrew safe during COVID-19 pandemic

    An Aircrew Flight Equipment Airman assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron checks flight gear at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 22, 2020. AFE technicians must wear personal protective equipment such as masks and gloves to comply with new mandated regulations set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Department of
  • An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron takes off at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 21, 2020. Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, the 48th Fighter Wing continues to maintain mission-readiness in order to safeguard U.S. national interests and those of our allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhonda Smith)

    Takeoff Tuesday

    An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron takes off at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 21, 2020. Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, the 48th Fighter Wing continues to maintain mission-readiness in order to safeguard U.S. national interests and those of our allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st
  • An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron takes off at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 16, 2020. Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, the 48th Fighter Wing continues to maintain mission-readiness in order to safeguard U.S. national interests and those of our allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

    Strike Eagles soar

  • Senior Airman Jeffrey Clark, a 48th Security Forces Squadron response force leader, puts on a protective face mask at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 16, 2020. The squadron has taken preventative measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 as they continue to protect and defend U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s largest fighter wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

    Liberty Wing Defenders combat COVID-19

  • A 493rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief cleans a ladder to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 15, 2020. The task requires everything inside the cockpit to be sanitized, to include any tool, button or switch the aircrew may have come in contact with during their flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhonda Smith)

    Sanitizing after sorties

    The 48th Maintenance Group is ensuring combat readiness in response to the COVID-19 pandemic by sanitizing the cockpit of every aircraft after each flight.
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