• Ocean Sky 19: Grim Reaper Guardians

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron "Grim Reapers" are supporting the Spanish-led air-to-air combat training exercise, OCEAN SKY 19 at Gando Air Base. The multinational training, developed and coordinated by the Spanish air force, is built on the foundational principle that a strong

  • Language enabled Airmen bridge cultures at OCEAN SKY 19

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron "Grim Reapers" arrived at Gando Air Base Oct. 18, 2019 to support the Spanish-led air-to-air combat training exercise, OCEAN SKY 19. The goal of the training is to enhance combat readiness and improve interoperability among allied air forces.

  • Guadaña llega al cielo del océano

    The 493rd Fighter Squadron "Grim Reapers" arrived at Ganado Air Base Oct. 18, 2019 to support the Spanish-led air-to-air combat training exercise, OCEAN SKY 19. The routine training event is Spain's annual, national fighter large force exercise that remains essential to combat readiness and

  • Bioenvironmental: protecting our Airmen

    ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England –The 48th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Bioenvironmental Engineering flight are an integral part in completing the mission at the Liberty Wing because they ensure every office and shop have a healthy and safe workplace.

  • Liberty Wing Hosts Key Spouse symposium

    The Liberty Wing Key Spouse program hosted the fourth annual Key Spouse symposium, an event geared towards networking, inspiring and supporting all U.K. area spouses here, Oct. 17.

  • 48 FW participates in Ocean Sky exercise in Spain

    An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron takes off on the flightline in support of exercise Ocean Sky at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Oct. 18, 2019. Ocean Sky is an annual Spanish national fighter large force exercise that is essential to fighter combat readiness and improving

  • A heart for people: Helping deployed families

    Military families face unique struggles that come from a family member’s commitment to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. During these difficult times, a helping hand is an essential thing to have and to give in the military community. Support is a common language for military spouses and children.

  • Arming Aircrew with Intel

    The 493rd Fighter Squadron intelligence analysts work hand-in-hand with aircrew on a daily basis to provide them current information before they start their mission.