Oct. 5, 2018 U.S. Air Force F-22s arrive in Europe for Raptor Redeploy 19-1 F-22 Raptors, Airmen and associated equipment arrived at RAF Lakenheath, England, for a short-term deployment to the U.S. European Command area of operations.
Oct. 4, 2018 Liberty Wing completes ‘FURIOUS 48’ readiness exercise The 48th Fighter Wing completed a 48-hour readiness exercise Oct. 3.
Oct. 1, 2018 48th CES Firefighters conduct confined space training 48th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters conducted a confined-space training at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 24. The one day exercise consisted of executing entry, exit and retrieval procedures during simulated confined-space emergencies.
Sept. 28, 2018 “Can I Kiss You?” Liberty Wing Airmen attended “Can I Kiss You?” interactive training sessions hosted by Mike Domitrz, founder of the DATE SAFE Project, and the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office at the 48th Fighter Wing, Sept. 26 and Sept. 27.
Sept. 21, 2018 US Airmen volunteer at Thetford Parkrun UK Airmen from Detachment 16, 372nd Training Squadron, based at Royal Air Force Lakenheath participated in the 300th Parkrun, Thetford, England, Aug. 15.
Sept. 21, 2018 Reapers sweep across One Sky ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England – The 493rd Fighter Squadron Grim Reapers assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England recently completed exercise One Sky over the sovereign skies of Poland Sept. 18 – 20.
Sept. 20, 2018 Preparing for that "oh ‘chute" moment Safety remains a vital priority for the 48th Fighter Wing. Specific equipment that Liberty aircrews need to perform the mission of providing combat airpower in support of the collective defense of U.S. partners and allies requires regular inspection and maintenance to guarantee it functions at top
Sept. 19, 2018 Two-Day period of limited night flying at RAF Lakenheath RAF LAKENHEATH, England —The 48th Fighter Wing will conduct a 48-hour readiness exercise from Oct. 1-3 that will include limited flying at night.
Sept. 19, 2018 Ramping up readiness with Combat Thursdays Readiness remains a major focus of U.S. Air Force leadership, and is being fully integrated into operations aligned with the 48th Fighter Wing’s top priorities at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England.