• Taking off in a new direction

    It’s a tale as old as time. The feeling of being confined to a life you thought you wanted, and now you aren’t so sure; but with a little bit of sacrifice and determination, anyone can chart a new course for themselves.

  • US-UK to advance air, ground capabilities in Valiant Liberty exercise

    The 48th Fighter Wing will conduct an agile combat employment exercise with U.S. forces from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, 352nd Special Operations Wing, 21st Special Tactics Squadron and 548th Combat Training Squadron, with integrated U.K. Special Operations Forces and Joint Forward Air Controller

  • Fitness renovations expected to complete in April

    ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England - The 48th Fighter Wing Fitness Center is undergoing renovations for safety and modernization with an expected completion date at the beginning of April, 2020.

  • Fillings of anxiety

    ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England – It was a sleepless night. My hands are sweaty on the steering wheel as I pull into the parking lot. I’m dreading this moment. The pit in my stomach feels like it’s consuming me. I try to hold back the tears that are welling up in my eyes. I’m here for a simple

  • F-15 aircraft engine tested in 'Hush House'

    48th Maintenance Group aerospace propulsion technicians test an F-15 aircraft engine at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 5, 2020. Technicians test and verify every engine to ensure each one is combat performance ready for the fighter squadrons at the Liberty Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • Balancing mission and family

    Approximately 250 Child and Youth Program providers from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, and RAF Alconbury participated in childcare training Jan. 25, here.The objective of the session was to provide additional education on the unique aspects of military life and certify staff training