News - Page 60

Jan. 5, 2018
RAF Lakenheath jets complete Baltic Air Policing rotation

The 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, belonging to the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, handed over the reigns for NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission to Denmark at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Jan. 8.
Jan. 3, 2018
Stepping stone to F-35 interoperability

Members of the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force visited the 48th Munitions Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, England Dec. 19, to gain a better understanding of one of the weapons their incoming F-35B Lightning II aircraft will use.
Dec. 28, 2017
RAF Lakenheath hosts British National Liaison Day

Volunteer victim advocates, and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response personnel collaborate with British Experts on an annual basis for British National Liaison Training Day.
Dec. 22, 2017
RAF Lakenheath, NHS strengthen emergency communication

Members of the U.K. National Health Service, 48th Fighter Wing Medical Group and other first responders gathered for an emergency management orientation and crosstalk event here, Dec. 15.
Dec. 20, 2017
Flying high: birds of prey keep flightline safe

A tiny bird can cause a disproportional amount of damage to even the largest multimillion dollar aircraft.
Dec. 20, 2017
Community educators visit RAF Lakenheath

Senior officials from surrounding RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall schools visited for a base tour and an open forum discussion at RAF Lakenheath, England Dec. 14.
Dec. 18, 2017
Madhatters help spread Christmas spirit

With Christmas around the corner, Airmen from the 492nd Fighter Squadron helped spread the Christmas spirit during the Duxford Christmas Party at the Imperial War Museum, Dec. 16.
Dec. 18, 2017
Last line of defense in F-15 safety

Keeping 48th Fighter Wing F-15s in safe, operational condition takes teamwork and a lot of safety checks.
Dec. 14, 2017
Liberty Spotlight: CMS Airmen keep F-15s mission ready

Airmen from the 48th Component Maintenance Squadron ensure F-15s are mission ready and ensure the aircraft stay airborne and safe.
Dec. 7, 2017
Guardian Angels ride in style

The Pave Hawk is a versatile, maneuverable, combat search and rescue aircraft designed to conduct day or night personnel recovery operations in hostile environments, as well as, civil search and rescue, medical evacuation and disaster response. This makes it the aircraft of choice for the 56th