News

July 31, 2018
Thirteen U.S. Air Force F-15s deploy to Keflavik in support of Icelandic Air Surveillance and training

The U.S. Air Force deployed approximately 280 Airmen and 13 F-15C/D Eagles from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England, to Keflavik Air Base, Iceland from July 30 to Aug. 23, 2018 to conduct an Air Surveillance mission in support of our NATO alliance
July 26, 2018
An inside look at surge operations

The Liberty Wing provides worldwide responsive combat airpower and support to United States Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa, NATO, and its allies. “Surge” operations, or short periods of increased flying, facilitate a number of training requirements for both F-15 aircrew and support personnel
July 23, 2018
New 48th FW commander lays out priorities

U.S. Air Force Col. William Marshall, 48th Fighter Wing commander, held his first all call at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 20, 2018.
July 20, 2018
Aviano AB and RAF Lakenheath team up for flying training deployment

Approximately 200 Airmen assigned to the 510th Fighter Squadron, 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, are participating in a flying training deployment at RAF Lakenheath, England, to evaluate aircraft and personnel capabilities and train in NATO operations with the 48th Fighter Wing and
July 19, 2018
USAFE launches inaugural Combat Ammunition Production exercise

Airmen from the 48th Fighter Wing Maintenance Group hosted approximately 160 Airmen to participate in the United States Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa’s inaugural Combat Ammunition Production Exercise at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England July 16-19, 2018.
July 17, 2018
Civilian Airman: Service before self

What defines an Airman? Is it the uniform, the rank or the contract of enlistment to serve in the U.S. Air Force?
July 17, 2018
48th Fighter Wing welcomes new commander

The 48th Fighter Wing conducted a change of command ceremony here July 16.
July 16, 2018
Combat Ammunition Production Exercise begins at RAF Lakenheath

Approximately 160 Airmen are deployed to RAF Lakenheath July 16-19, 2018, to participate in the inaugural Combat Ammunition Production Exercise. This exercise will train Airmen on the mass production of conventional munitions.
July 13, 2018
The 48th Fighter Wing will increase flying operations

The 48th Fighter Wing will increase flying operations from RAF Lakenheath over the next two weeks.
July 12, 2018
SecAF visits the Liberty Wing

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, accompanied by her husband, Jay Hone, visited the Liberty Wing, July 11, 2018.