• 2019 Recommended Holiday Season Mailing Dates and Mailing Tips

    The 2019 recommended holiday season mailing dates for postal customers assigned to the European theater are: USPS Retail Ground/Space Available Mail (SAM) – 27 November 2019 First Class Mail – 11 December 2019 Priority Mail – 11 December 2019 Priority Mail Express Military Service (PMEMS) – 18

  • RAF Lakenheath enhances combat capabilities through FARP

    Airmen from the 48th Fighter Wing participated in a Forward Arming and Refueling Point exercise alongside the 352nd Special Operations Wing and 100th Air Refueling Wing at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Sept. 12.

  • Bomber Task Force Europe integration

    A B-2A Spirit bomber assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing and two F-15C Eagles assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing conduct aerial operations over the North Sea Sept. 16, 2019.The 48th Fighter Wing routinely trains with integrated aerial platform capabilities to deliver full spectrum air combat support to

  • Armament flight supports flying operations

    An armament maintenance technician from the 48th Munitions Squadron fixes part of a pylon at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 11, 2019. The Armament flight works on all weapons-related equipment from both the 48th Fighter Wing F-15C Eagle and F-15E Strike Eagles. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • 48th MDG expands partnership with NHS

    The 48th Medical Group recently reached an agreement with the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in England to expand the Liberty Wing’s on-going partnership with the United Kingdom’s National Health Service.

  • Bird book: 48th MXG innovates for readiness

    Tactical Aircraft Maintainers are the primary technicians ensuring the United States Air Force's warfighting machines stay airborne and ready for combat. Among this group of Liberty Wing Airmen is the phase and inspection team.

  • High Sheriffs visit the Liberty Wing

    High Sheriffs observe a weapons load team demonstration at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 6, 2019. High Sheriffs play an increasingly active and supportive role within their counties, both in relation to the police and emergency services and in lending encouragement to public sector

  • Liberty Wing participates in exercise Point Blank 19-4

    Aircrew assigned to 494th Fighter Squadron prepare to taxi in support of exercise Point Blank 19-4 at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 29, 2019. Point Blank is a joint U.S. and U.K. that occurs regularly throughout the year, with varying participation from NATO allies and training