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July 30, 2024
Lakenheath crew chiefs demonstrate response capabilities at local competition

Crew chiefs from the 492nd, 493rd, 494th and 495th Fighter Generation Squadrons competed in a dedicated crew chief competition on July 12.
July 22, 2024
Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force visits RAF Feltwell

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna, met with Airmen and Guardians of the 73rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Squadron, Detachment 4 during a visit on July 19.
July 22, 2024
RAF Lakenheath, Mildenhall civil engineers hone airfield recovery skills

In an effort to enhance operational readiness and foster leadership among younger personnel, the 48th Civil Engineer Squadron joined forces with the 100th CES for a comprehensive airfield damage repair exercise July 18.
July 19, 2024
493rd FGS load crew brings home the trophy at quarterly Liberty Wing competition

Weapons load crews from the 492nd, 493rd, 494th and 495th Fighter Generation Squadrons competed in a load crew competition on July 12.
July 9, 2024
Advancing capabilities: Lakenheath combat arms experts certify on M110A1 sniper rifle

Combat arms training and maintenance Airmen assigned to the 48th Security Forces Squadron advanced operational capabilities by successfully qualifying five CATM instructors on the M110A1 Squad Designated Marksmanship Rifle June 27.
July 8, 2024
Logisticians supply the mission at RAF Lakenheath

The material management flight, assigned to the 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron, proves essential to the 48th Fighter Wing by conducting supply management across the base to support the mission set at RAF Lakenheath, England.
July 7, 2024
How the Liberty Wing’s safety office keeps the mission secured

Every member of the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath and Feltwell plays a crucial role in maintaining a safe working environment. It may be difficult to prevent every accident from happening, but with the proper methods of collecting information, protecting individuals, and preserving combat
July 7, 2024
Sustaining safe water at RAF Lakenheath

Every day, more than three million liters of water flow into an underground aquifer, providing most of RAF Lakenheath's water. The quality of this essential resource rests in the hands of a select few Airmen and civilians on the 48th Civil Engineer Squadron.
July 3, 2024
Liberty Wing maintainers keep U.S., Norwegian F-35s in the sky at Ramstein 1v1

Maintenance professionals assigned to the 439rd Fighter Generation Squadron traveled from their home base in England to support Norwegian and U.S. F-35 Lightning II’s during the U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s first-ever basic fighter maneuvers exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany June 6.
June 24, 2024
Lakenheath Airman stays ready inside, out of the octagon

From the mixed martial arts octagon to the 48th Security Forces Squadron, Senior Airman Alonso Sanchez exemplifies how a fighter's discipline and resilience can elevate military excellence.