• ‘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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Airmen “Prove It” at Alpha Warrior final battle

    SELMA, Texas –Airmen from across the world competed in the second annual Alpha Warrior Final Battle, Friday, Nov. 16 at the Alpha Warrior Proving Grounds, Retama Park, Selma, Texas.  “Alpha Warrior brings a new way of getting fit, building teamwork and becoming the warfighters we need to be for

  • Liberty Wing women: Combat Strong

    Women practice knee strikes during a self-defense class hosted by Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialists, assigned to the 48th Operation Support Squadron, on Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Nov. 14, 2018. The SERE specialists gave instructions concerning the most vital places to

  • Danish Air Chief visits 48th Fighter Wing

    U.S. Air Force Col. William Marshall, 48th Fighter Wing commander (right), greets Royal Danish Air Force Chief of Air Staff Maj. Gen. Anders Rex at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Nov. 5, 2018. The NATO ally visited the base to observe support to live mission operations and discuss 4th and

  • Firefighters spark children’s interest

    Firefighters assigned to the 48th Civil Engineer Squadron visited the Pines Primary School in Red Lodge, England, to support their ‘Everyday Heroes’ lessons and teach the students about fire safety and prevention, Nov. 5.