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Sept. 7, 2022
Liberty Wing Airman awarded Bronze Star Medal with Valor

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jeremy D. Mapalo, 48th Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, the fourth highest military decoration signifying heroism, during a ceremony held Aug. 29, 2022, at RAF Lakenheath, England.
Aug. 5, 2022
Two week period of limited night flying at RAF Lakenheath

The 48th Fighter Wing will conduct limited flying at night beginning Aug. 8-11, and again Aug. 15-18.
Aug. 1, 2022
F-35 maintainers keep Lightning ready during exercise PR22

Beneath the blue skies of the Mediterranean, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Aaron Jacobs speaks into his headset in order to be heard over the roar of the engine of the F-35A Lightning II he’s helping launch.Jacobs, his fellow crew chiefs and the fifth-generation fighters they keep airborne are
July 26, 2022
48 FW Airman named one of 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

One of the Airmen selected this year is Senior Airman Demarion Davis, 48th Communications Squadron TEMPEST manager, stationed here at RAF Lakenheath.
July 20, 2022
The 494th FS spearheads a new deployment model

U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron, stationed out of Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, conducted an Agile Combat Employment movement to an undisclosed location, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 15, 2022.
July 13, 2022
CSO visits RAF Feltwell, recognizes Guardians

U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond met with Guardians, Airmen and leadership during a recent visit to Royal Air Force Feltwell, England, July 12, 2022.
July 10, 2022
48th Fighter Wing joins exercise Poseidon’s Rage 22 with Hellenic Air Force

Airmen and aircraft from the 48th Fighter Wing are operating out of Souda Air Base, Greece for exercise Poseidon’s Rage, July 11-22, 2022.
June 29, 2022
48th Fighter Wing welcomes new commander

Brig. Gen. Joseph Campo assumed command of the 48th Fighter Wing during a change of command ceremony at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, June 29, 2022.
June 16, 2022
American Airmen engage with local community at Suffolk Show

Airmen from the 48th Fighter Wing participated in the Suffolk Show at Suffolk County Fairgrounds, May 31 – June 01, 2022. The annual event is one of the UK’s oldest county shows that promotes food, farming, and the community spirit of Suffolk County. With regular participation from the U.S. Armed
June 1, 2022
48th CES makes big changes in small spaces

The 48th Civil Engineer Squadron innovated the comprehensive confined space program to allow personnel to enter into confined spaces to execute mission essential work without the need to rely on subcontractors.