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Dec. 10, 2025
U.S. Air Force F-35s, KC-135 conduct flyover along Europe’s Eastern Flank

Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England, flew over Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia Dec 4., highlighting U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s ability to deliver agile airpower capabilities in cooperation with NATO Allies.
Nov. 26, 2025
Airmen build field hospital in the UK for expeditionary certification

U.S. Airmen with the 48th and 86th Medical Groups achieved mass certification during an Expeditionary Medical Support exercise at RAF Feltwell, Oct. 27-30.
Nov. 25, 2025
Liberty Wing pilots EAG Externship Program

The 48th Fighter Wing hosted members from the Netherlands and Denmark for the European Aviation Group F-35 Maintenance Externship Program.
Nov. 21, 2025
One theatre, one forecast

Royal Navy meteorologists from RAF Marham visited the 48th Operations Support Squadron weather flight on Nov. 12, to learn firsthand how visiting forces conduct daily weather operations.During the visit, Liberty Wing forecasters showcased their processes, product generation and how they provide
Nov. 18, 2025
Always ready: 492nd FGS Airmen own the skies at Ocean Sky

Airmen of the 492nd Fighter Generation Squadron showcased what it means to provide maintenance in any environment at Ocean Sky 25, Oct 20-31.The 492nd FGS supported two aircraft launches a day during the two week long large force exercise.
Nov. 18, 2025
U.S. enhances interoperability in multinational exercise Falcon Strike 25

The 495th Fighter Squadron and 495th Fighter Generation Squadron participated in multinational Exercise Falcon Strike at Amendola AB, Italy, November 3-14.
Nov. 17, 2025
USAF hosts European Air Group members advancing the F-35A Lightning II program

European Air Group members and partners gather together to collaborate as a team advancing F-35A Lightning II aircraft programs and initiatives, Oct. 7-9, 2025.
Nov. 17, 2025
48th Fighter Wing strengthens partnerships during Ocean Sky

Airmen of the 48th Fighter Wing participated in Exercise Ocean Sky Oct. 20-31.This annual invitational large force exercise, hosted by the Spanish Air Force, trained participants in air-to-air missions in a highly demanding operational environment in order to promote readiness, combat capability and
Oct. 8, 2025
48th Fighter Wing hosts US-UK Counter-Drone Tabletop Exercise

The 48th Fighter Wing hosted a Counter–Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems table top exercise this week, bringing together U.S. Air Forces in Europe–Air Forces Africa and United Kingdom defense partners.
Sept. 30, 2025
RAF Lakenheath hosts B.E.S.T. professional development program

Liberty Wing Airmen sharpened their professional edge this year by participating in the Basic Enlisted Strategic Thinking (B.E.S.T.) course.