48th Medical group helps scouts earn merit badge

Boy Scouts of America troops 215 and 219 visited the 48th Medical Group February 28.

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.

Contamination control enhances readiness

Liberty Wing completes ‘FURIOUS 48’ exercise

The 48th Fighter Wing, 100th Air Refueling Wing and 352nd Special Operations Wing completed a 48-hour readiness exercise Feb. 13.

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

Liberty Wing MWD retires from service

48-hours of limited night flying for USAF in East Anglia and Gloucestershire

The 48th Fighter Wing, 100th Air Refueling Wing, 352nd Special Operations Wing and 501st Combat Support Wing will participate in a 48-hour readiness exercise Feb. 11-13 that will include limited flying at night.