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  • An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron takes off for the first time in the new year at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 5, 2021. The 48th Fighter Wing conducts daily flying operations in order to ensure the Liberty Wing can deliver unique air combat capabilities when called upon by its NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madeline Herzog)

    Eagles' first flight of 2021

    An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron takes off for the first time in the new year at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 5, 2021. The 48th Fighter Wing conducts daily flying operations in order to ensure the Liberty Wing can deliver unique air combat capabilities when called upon by its NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by
  • Airmen assigned to the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation sections prepare a wire cable sling for a simulated crash and recovery aircraft lift at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 29, 2020. The repair and reclamation section’s most important responsibility for the 48th Fighter Wing is the in-flight, ground emergency, and the Crash Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery program. This program requires members to be ready at a moment’s notice to respond to any CDDAR event anywhere and anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madeline Herzog)

    48th EMS conduct aircraft crash and recovery lift training

    Airmen assigned to the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation sections prepare a wire cable sling for a simulated crash and recovery aircraft lift at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 29, 2020. The repair and reclamation section’s most important responsibility for the 48th Fighter Wing is the in-flight, ground emergency,
  • Technical Sgt. Justin Pribble, 48th Medical Group pediatrics/immunology flight chief, draws a sample of the COVID-19 vaccine at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 29, 2020. Pribble was the technician responsible for administering the first COVID-19 vaccines at the 48th Fighter Wing.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madeline Herzog)

    COVID-19 vaccinations begin for U.K. tri-base community

    The 48th Medical Group conducted its first inoculations of healthcare workers with the COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 29, 2020.
  • The 48th Fighter Wing received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccinations at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 27, 2020. 48th FW personnel will be prioritized to receive the vaccine based on the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and on the DoD COVID Task Force’s assessment of unique DoD mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

    COVID-19 vaccination arrives at RAF Lakenheath

    ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England – The 48th Fighter Wing received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccinations at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 27, 2020.
  • U.S. Air Force Capt. Woodruff Johnson, 494th Fighter Squadron weapons officer and recipient of the USAF Weapons School Robbie Risner Award, displays a hand signal before flight at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 17, 2020. The award is presented annually to the outstanding graduate of the USAF Weapons School and commemorates the leadership, courage and patriotism epitomized by Gen. Riser. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shanice Ship)

    494th FS weapons officer receives the USAF Weapons School Robbie Risner Award

    U.S. Air Force Capt. Woodruff Johnson, 494th Fighter Squadron weapons systems officer, received the USAF Weapons School Robbie Risner Award Dec. 10, 2020, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The USAF Weapons School Robbie Risner Award is a tribute to Risner and all Vietnam era Prisoners of War. The award is presented annually to the outstanding graduate of the USAF Weapons School and commemorates the leadership, courage, and patriotism epitomized by Gen. Risner.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Vanessa Costello, 48th Communications Squadron booster club president, holds a stack of brand new coats that have been donated at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 16, 2020. The 48th CS organized the clothing drive in support of a local community homeless shelter in the hopes of bringing a little bit more joy into the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

    Helping other through the holidays

    ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- The holiday season often brings to mind an image of family feasts, festivities and of course, presents bundled in pretty wrapping paper and shiny ribbons. Unfortunately, there are those who do not have the luxury of envisioning such lavish things, but can only hope for basic necessities.
  • Airmen from the 48th Munitions Squadron prepare to load NATM-9M missiles onto 493rd Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagles at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 8, 2020. 48th Fighter Wing pilots participated in a live missile fire exercise, gaining combat representative training that can't be fully imitated in a simulation during day-to-day training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

    48th FW conducts live missile fire

    ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England – F-15C Eagles and F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, participated in a live missile fire exercise Dec. 8-10, 2020.
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    In-processing goes virtual

    Navigating a permanent change of station can be a difficult process for U.S. Air Force service members and their families. When moving to an overseas location, Airmen and their families have to work through the process of securing housing, obtaining a driver’s license, and finding schools for their children among other things.
  • A military child observes host nation partnership displays at the Lakenheath High School, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Nov. 23, 2020. The displays are a part of a project, “I have three homes," that aims to connect local nationals with U.S. military children attending schools at RAFs Lakenheath and Feltwell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shanice Ship)

    DoDEA educators, host nation partner in anti-bullying efforts

    When a child is singled out at school and faces verbal, social, and physical confrontations with other children, it can leave lasting negative effects. This experience is a reality for many children worldwide and brings to light a difficult situation that parents and educators face in academic institutions. The Department of Defense Education Activity educators supporting the tri-base community of Royal Air Force Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, and RAF Feltwell have taken the charge of creating an anti-bullying environment through their focus on self-awareness in children, and for these efforts, have been awarded the Lt. Gen. (Ret) H.G. “Pete” Taylor Partnership of Excellence Award.
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    Liberty Engineers ensure flight safety

    The 48th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted a ten-year overhaul of the BAK-12 aircraft arresting system at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Nov. 22 - Nov. 30, 2020.
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