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Nov. 13, 2024
Gallantry under fire: RAF Lakenheath honors decorated Airmen for repelling mass Iranian drone attack

Airmen from the 494th Fighter Squadron and 494th Fighter Generation Squadron were recognized during a ceremony Nov. 12 at RAF Lakenheath, England, for their contributions during a defensive operation against hundreds of one-way attack drones, formally known as one-way attack unmanned aerial
Nov. 1, 2024
Elevated lead levels found and resolved at Lakenheath Elementary School

On October 30, 2024, water testing conducted by the Bioenvironmental Engineering team at Royal Air Force Lakenheath identified elevated readings of lead found in faucets at Lakenheath Elementary School.
Oct. 31, 2024
Knight’s Table reopens: Enhancing quality of life for Airmen

The Knight’s Table Dining Facility at RAF Lakenheath is scheduled to reopen Nov. 1, following extensive renovations designed to enhance healthier dining options and improve the quality of life for Airmen.
Oct. 30, 2024
RAF Lakenheath exercises contingency training at Exercise Teal Thunder

U.S. Airmen from various units around the world came together to participate in a joint bivouac and Expeditionary Medical Support training exercise at RAF Feltwell, simulating the challenges of operating in a deployed environment Oct. 7-10.
Oct. 16, 2024
494th FGS bolsters mission readiness at TLP 24-3

The Tactical Leadership Programme in Albacete, Spain, is a NATO multinational training event that strengthens alliances and enhances interoperability among partner nations’ air forces.The rigorous, advanced training focuses on air operations, emphasizing joint planning, tactics and coordination in
Oct. 15, 2024
Unique 48th Fighter Wing team drives mission, innovation for munition operations

Recognizing the increasing importance of technology, project management, and inter-squadron collaboration, the 48th Maintenance Group established the 48th Munitions Squadron futures flight.
Oct. 15, 2024
U.S. Air Forces in Europe – U.S. Air Forces Africa completes Ramstein Flag 2024

Airmen and aircraft assigned to U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa participated in NATO Allied Air Command’s Ramstein Flag 2024 exercise from Sept. 30 to Oct. 11 at Andravida Air Base, Greece.
Oct. 14, 2024
Liberty Wing hosts WWII veteran Ed Cottrell

The 493rd Fighter Squadron honored World War II veteran Ed Cottrell during a squadron immersion.
Sept. 23, 2024
48th Fighter Wing Airmen create new technology to expedite munitions loading

Senior Airman Devon Word introduced an innovative solution that could save the 48th Fighter Wing and U.S. Air Force over 750 man-hours annually.
Sept. 9, 2024
RAF Lakenheath F-35s make austere landings during Finnish exercise

Pilots assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, landed two F-35 Lightning II aircraft on Hosio Highway, Finland, Sept. 4.