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Dec. 6, 2018
USAFE-UK Host RAF Leaders sign Interoperability Charter

U.S. Air Force and RAF leaders met to discuss bi-lateral relations and sign the Combat Air Interoperability Working Group Charter, here, November 27.
Dec. 3, 2018
TLP brings it all together

Above the mountainous landscape of Amendola Air Base, Italy, F-15C Eagle pilots assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron are training side-by-side with NATO allies from, Germany, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and Belgium in support of Tactical Leadership Programme 18-4.
Nov. 28, 2018
Mental health providers, leadership partner for deployment resiliency, readiness

Deployed mental health providers work closely with leadership to help maintain warfighter resiliency and readiness.Service members are away from their usual support systems during deployment, and because the environment and stress puts them in unusual situations, they require innovative and flexible
Nov. 27, 2018
U.S. Air Force to conduct training with U.K, France at Point Blank 2018

U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England, will train with United Kingdom F-35B and Typhoon aircraft as well as French Rafales for exercise Point Blank at RAF Lakenheath this week.
Nov. 26, 2018
Deploying mental health care downrange

Deployed mental health providers play a vital role in delivering medical care downrange, ensuring the health of the warfighter and the mission.Even though service members who deploy are medically ready, both physically and mentally, the rigors of deployment can take a toll.
Nov. 23, 2018
‘Maintenance is maintenance, our job never changes’

F-15C Eagles assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron are continuously training at Amendola Air Base, Italy, and every sortie puts a toll on the aircraft. The constant dedication and skillful attention of the 493rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit keeps the Eagles in top form for the NATO Tactical Leadership
Nov. 20, 2018
Air Force proves mettle at first inter-service Alpha Warrior battle

SELMA, Texas – A team of six Air Force men and women bested the Army and Navy to capture the first-ever Inter-Service Alpha Warrior Final Battle held at Retama Park on the outskirts of San Antonio Nov. 17. Capt. Mark Bishop of Air Mobility Command, Capt. Noah Palicia of Pacific Air Forces, Capt.
Nov. 20, 2018
493rd FS trains during Tactical Leadership Programme 18-4

F-15C Eagles and an F-15D Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron and support personnel from the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, are participating in the NATO Tactical Leadership Programme 18-4 at Amendola Air Base, Italy.
Nov. 19, 2018
Liberty Wing students send care packages to deployed Airmen

Students from the Liberty Intermediate School at RAF Lakenheath, England constructed care packages for deployed 48th Fighter Wing firefighter and security forces Airmen as part of the Deployed Soldier Project earlier this month.
Nov. 19, 2018
PRESS RELEASE: 48th Fighter Wing to participate in TLP 18-4 flying course in Italy

U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles, pilots and support personnel from the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England, have deployed to Amendola Air Base, Italy, to participate in the NATO Tactical Leadership Programme 18-4 flying course.