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Jan. 31, 2025
F-35 crew chiefs complete their first F-15E hot pit refuel

The 48th Fighter Wing strengthened its mission-ready force by certifying F-35A Lightning II crew chiefs to conduct hot pit refueling for their first time on F-15E Strike Eagles during Exercise Point Blank 25-1, Jan. 27-28, at RAF Marham.
Jan. 31, 2025
US, RAF partners host Point Blank 25-1

The 48th Fighter Wing and Royal Air Force co-hosted the exercise Point Blank 25-1 across multiple installations within the United Kingdom Jan. 21-31. The historic Agile Combat Employment (ACE) exercise, originating from the WWII Allied bomber offensive POINTBLANK, now conducted regularly at RAF
Jan. 28, 2025
USAFE-AFAFRICA Hosts Mission Support Group, Maintenance Group Strategy Conference for command leadership

Mission Support Group and Maintenance Group command teams from across the U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa area of responsibility gathered at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, for a strategy conference Jan 22-23, 2025. This annual event brought together MSG and MXG commanders and senior
Jan. 17, 2025
First F-15E Strike Eagles equipped with Advanced EPAWSS system arrive at the Liberty Wing

Two F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft equipped with the Eagle Passive/Active Warning and Survivability System (EPAWSS) arrived at RAF Lakenheath, England, Jan. 16, 2025, marking the delivery of the first F-15E Strike Eagles integrated with one of the world’s most advanced electronic warfare suites.
Jan. 13, 2025
From Iraq to the U.S.: Senior Airman Al Rubaye's journey of resilience and family

For Senior Airman Wisam Al Rubaye, 492nd Fighter Generation Squadron weapons journeyman, the journey from Iraq to the United States wasn’t just about relocation, but a story of resilience, unwavering support and the power of family bonds. Now serving in the U.S. Air Force, his path reflects a deep
Dec. 20, 2024
Liberty Wing Airmen return from deployment

The 492nd Fighter Squadron and 492nd Fighter Generation Squadron recently redeployed with several F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft and supporting units after conducting missions within the U.S. Air Forces Central Command Area of Responsibility, where they supported coalition forces and citizens.
Dec. 12, 2024
RAF Lakenheath lights up for the holiday season

Service members, families and local community members gathered for the wing's annual tree lighting ceremony Dec. 6.
Dec. 9, 2024
Powering the F-35A Lightning II for Combat Readiness

Maintainers with the 495th Fighter Generation Squadron ready and launch F-35A Lightning II aircraft Nov. 19.
Nov. 26, 2024
48th Fighter Wing, allies conduct arms control, verification exercise

Military members of the Italian and Danish arms control and verification agencies, along with representatives from the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Army Europe and Africa, and U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, visited the 48th Fighter Wing Nov.
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