• Launching the mission: The importance of 48FW crew chiefs

    The crew chiefs stationed at the 48th Fighter Wing play one of the most crucial roles in contributing to the success of the wing. Without their expertise and dedication to their squadrons, the Air Force’s ability to project air power and maintain air superiority would be significantly compromised.

  • 48 FW establishes first overseas F-15 stabilator actuator repair location

    The 48th Fighter Wing has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the first and only overseas location capable of repairing F-15 stabilator actuators in-house.This significant innovation, known as the F-15 Stabilator Actuator Apparatus/Test Set, drastically reduces repair times and enhances

  • Adopted into leadership: an airman’s journey to becoming a 2nd LT

    Staff Sgt. Jhovany Payne was adopted from a Haitian orphanage as a child by a retired U.S. Air Force pilot. With hard work and determination, Payne enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was eventually selected to attend Officer Training School to become a commissioned officer.

  • Training a mission ready force

    The 48th Security Forces Squadron is responsible for safeguarding personnel, aircraft, and assets critical to the mission of the 48th Fighter Wing. With no room for error, defenders must remain vigilant and adaptable in an ever-changing environment.

  • Keeping the mission moving: 48th Vehicle Maintenance

    The success of any mission relies on more than just pilots and aircraft - it depends on the hard work of the Airmen ensuring ground operations run smoothly. At RAF Lakenheath, vehicle maintainers play a crucial role in keeping the fleet operational, with bobtails being one of the most

  • 48th CMS hosts Spouse Integration Day

    The 48th Component Maintenance Squadron (CMS) at RAF Lakenheath, England welcomed spouses for an inside look at the mission essential behind-the-scenes work during its Spouse Integration Day.

  • F-35 crew chiefs complete their first F-15E hot pit refuel

    The 48th Fighter Wing strengthened its mission-ready force by certifying F-35A Lightning II crew chiefs to conduct hot pit refueling for their first time on F-15E Strike Eagles during Exercise Point Blank 25-1, Jan. 27-28, at RAF Marham.

  • US, RAF partners host Point Blank 25-1

    The 48th Fighter Wing and Royal Air Force co-hosted the exercise Point Blank 25-1 across multiple installations within the United Kingdom Jan. 21-31. The historic Agile Combat Employment (ACE) exercise, originating from the WWII Allied bomber offensive POINTBLANK, now conducted regularly at RAF