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  • Participants of a combined readiness exercise in the Baltic region conduct a mission briefing at Aalborg Air Base, Denmark, Oct. 31, 2020. The exercise enhances the proficiency of multinational forces to counter military aggression and coercion by sharing responsibilities for common defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shanice Ship)

    48FW, 352 SOW participate in exercise with NATO nations

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 48th Fighter Wing and the 352d Special Operations Wing participated in a combined readiness exercise in the Baltic region among NATO partners Oct. 26 - Nov 6. Exercises and engagements in the European area of responsibility demonstrate U.S. commitment to the security and stability in this region through operationalizing agility-based war-fighting concepts.
  • An F-15C Eagle pilot assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron maintains visual communication with his crew chief during pre-flight checks in support of exercise Crimson Warrior at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Nov. 6, 2020. Multi-domain integration exercises like Crimson Warrior strengthen NATO interoperability and test high-end capabilities in a contested, degraded, and operationally limited environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

    48th FW completes Crimson Warrior

  • A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron prepares to depart Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, to Aalborg Air Base, Denmark, Oct. 30, 2020. Agile combat employment within the Baltic airspace and surrounding nations is key to regional defense and stability. Collective training events enhance the ability of NATO forces to work together effectively to fight from varying locations and respond to any threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

    48FW supports Baltic region combined readiness exercise

    ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England – Airmen and F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing deployed to Aalborg Air Base, Denmark in support of a combined readiness exercise in the Baltic region, Oct. 30, 2020. Participating countries include Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium and the U.S.

  • 48FW and RAF jointly test counter-small unmanned aerial systems

    ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England – The 48th Fighter Wing and Royal Air Force 8th Force Protection Wing will be conducting a joint test of counter-small unmanned aerial systems, Nov 2 - 6, at RAF Lakenheath.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Goodnough, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation vehicle trainer, awaits the arrival of inbound Airmen at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Oct 21, 2020. Ground transportation specialists support multiple agencies around RAF Lakenheath through transportation services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony Clingerman)

    Ground Transportation: Driving the Mission

    ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- The 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s ground transportation element maintains a fleet of 87 different vehicles, while ensuring safe transportation of base assets critical to maintaining superior combat airpower at Royal Air Force Lakenheath.
  • Aircrew assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron depart their aircraft to reunite with friends and family at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Oct. 16, 2020. The 492nd FS returned from a six-month deployment in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

    Welcome Home, Bolars

    ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England - - Airmen assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing returned Oct. 15-24, 2020, from a deployment in support of U.S. Air Force Central Command.
  • An Airman assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing inspects a gas mask at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Oct. 5, 2020. The individual protective equipment section are essential to base wide exercises by ensuring Liberty Wing Airmen are prepared by providing training and deployment gear base wide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rhonda Smith)

    Materiel Management: Supplying combat airpower

    ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- The 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron Materiel Management Flight, also known as M-flight, maintains more than $200 million worth of assets, ensuring Liberty Wing units are supplied and prepared to deliver worldwide responsive combat airpower and support.
  • A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 48th Fighter Wing holds the keys to a new house near Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Oct. 13, 2020. The 48th FW housing office introduced the Rental Partnership Program in Sept. 2020, an avenue to ease the stress of house hunting for members assigned to RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall and RAF Feltwell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

    48th FW housing office reduces hassle for newcomers

    ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Taking care of the Airmen and their families stationed at RAF Lakenheath is one of the 48th Fighter Wing’s top priorities, and it takes a collective effort to make sure the transition is as smooth as possible for newcomers.
  • Maj. Stacey Walker assigned to the 48th Medical Operation Squadron, prepares an IV solution bag during Mission Assurance Exercise 20-20 at Royal Air Force Feltwell, England, Sept. 29, 2020. During the exercise, medical personnel received unique training and challenged their proficiency, practicing medical skills and procedures while treating simulated injuries in a forward operating location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhonda Smith)

    Liberty Medics advance ACE capabilities in MAX 20-20

    ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England – The 48th Medical Group tested its Agile Combat Employment capabilities during Mission Assurance Exercise 20-20 at Royal Air Force Feltwell, England, Sept. 29, 2020.
  • Three Airmen assigned to the 48th Communications Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, establish a secure local network at RAF Mildenhall, England, in support of Mission Assurance Exercise 20-20, Sept. 30, 2020. During the exercise, the 48th CS set up and tested communications capabilities at forward operating locations to ensure the 48th Fighter Wing’s ability to generate resilient airpower in a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher S. Sparks)

    48th CS enhances mobile capabilities during MAX 20-20

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