Oct. 15, 2024 U.S. Air Forces in Europe – U.S. Air Forces Africa completes Ramstein Flag 2024 Airmen and aircraft assigned to U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa participated in NATO Allied Air Command’s Ramstein Flag 2024 exercise from Sept. 30 to Oct. 11 at Andravida Air Base, Greece.
Oct. 14, 2024 Liberty Wing hosts WWII veteran Ed Cottrell The 493rd Fighter Squadron honored World War II veteran Ed Cottrell during a squadron immersion.
Sept. 23, 2024 48th Fighter Wing Airmen create new technology to expedite munitions loading Senior Airman Devon Word introduced an innovative solution that could save the 48th Fighter Wing and U.S. Air Force over 750 man-hours annually.
Sept. 9, 2024 RAF Lakenheath F-35s make austere landings during Finnish exercise Pilots assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, landed two F-35 Lightning II aircraft on Hosio Highway, Finland, Sept. 4.
Sept. 6, 2024 UK, U.S. air forces strengthen interoperability at ACE exercise Agile Shield Six F-35A Lightning II aircraft and 63 Airmen assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing participated in a combined Agile Combat Employment exercise alongside Royal Air Force counterparts Sept. 2-6.
Sept. 4, 2024 U.S. Space Command: UK-U.S. integration key to future of space security U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. David N. Miller, Jr., Space Operations Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Caleb Lloyd, SpOC senior enlisted leader, met with Airmen, Guardians and UK counterparts during a visit Aug. 27-30.
Sept. 3, 2024 Liberty Wing, local motorcyclists hone advanced safe riding techniques Local community riders were also invited to the closed circuit track where all participants explored more advanced riding techniques in a controlled environment. Participants received noise tests, instruction and time on the track all while connecting and learning from other riders.
Aug. 20, 2024 Liberty Wing NCO selected for 1st warrant officer class Tech. Sgt Christopher Anderson, assigned to the 48th Communications Squadron, was selected as one of 78 Airmen to attend the newly established Warrant Officer Training School.
Aug. 12, 2024 Lakenheath celebrates one of the Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airman of the Year Tech. Sgt. Geraldine Schwartz, 48th Force Support Squadron Mathies Airman Leadership School instructor, was recognized as one of the Air Force’s 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year July 25.
Aug. 9, 2024 Operational support Airman proves vital to flying mission success at Lakenheath At the heart of this installation, the precision and capability of the wing’s airpower are on full display through the coordinated efforts of the 48th Operations Support Squadron. One airman’s relentless dedication and exceptional skills are pivotal in ensuring the seamless execution of the 48th