June 21, 2024 Estate claims for Karren Mendoza If anyone has any claims for, or against the estate of Senior Airman Karren Mendoza, should contact 2d Lt Daniel Gillian, the Summary Courts Officer by email daniel.gillian.1@us.af.mil.
June 20, 2024 Liberty Wing EOD hosts international exercise with NATO allies The Explosive Ordnance Disposal team of the 48th Civil Engineer Squadron, stands at the forefront of ensuring the operational readiness and safety of Airmen and their families.
June 18, 2024 Lakenheath's F-35 Training Facility: Enhancing Skills and Readiness The 48th Fighter Wing's training facility is dedicated to the education and training of maintainers who support the fifth-generation aircraft of the Liberty Wing. The facility primarily serves the 372nd Training Squadron and the 2,500 members supporting the F-35A Lighting II mission.
June 13, 2024 RAF Lakenheath multi-capable Airmen focus on ACE operations The 48th Operations Support Squadron is testing the implementation of a landing zone program. Meant to provide a unique capability, the program aims to increase the effectiveness of future Agile Combat Employment taskings and the home station’s ability to survive and operate in a contested or
June 12, 2024 U.S. fifth generation fighters make historic arrival in Portugal The 48th Fighter Wing's F-35A Lightning IIs recently made a historic visit to take part in the Beja International Airshow.
May 23, 2024 US vs UK Military Personnel Compete in Flag Football Game Hosted by New York Jets U.S. Airmen from RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall and RAF Feltwell competed in a flag football game against members of the Royal Armed Forces, hosted by the New York Jets, on May 17, 2024 at RAF Lakenheath.
May 15, 2024 Panthers Return Home F-15E Strike Eagles and their aircrews from the 494th Fighter Squadron and 48th Fighter Wing returned here in waves from May 8-16, following a seven-month deployment to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.
May 15, 2024 48th Fighter Wing RAPCON: Behind the radar The 48th Operations Support Squadron's Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) facility at RAF Lakenheath ensures the security and readiness of military and civilian flight operations around the clock by managing an airspace of up to 60 nautical miles in radius and 20,000 feet in altitude.