Oct. 19, 2017 US, Royal Air Forces partner for Exercise Eastern Zephyr Airmen and aircraft from the 48th Fighter Wing, the 1st Fighter Wing, and the Royal Air Force have been training together during Exercise Eastern Zephyr, which started Oct. 10.
Oct. 16, 2017 492nd FS returns from deployment F-15E Strike Eagles and Airmen from the 492nd Fighter Squadron and supporting units across the 48th Fighter Wing have returned from a six-month deployment to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.
Oct. 16, 2017 48th CES torches Fire Prevention Week Firefighters from the 48th Civil Engineer Squadron set out to inform Liberty Airmen and their families about basic fire safety tips and techniques during National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 9-13.During the week, the fire department pushed their message, "Every second counts—plan two ways out."The
Oct. 8, 2017 F-22s Back to Europe The U.S. Air Force has deployed F-22 Raptors, Airmen and associated equipment to RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, for a flying training deployment to conduct air training with other Europe-based U.S. aircraft and NATO allies.
Oct. 5, 2017 56th, 57th RQS relocation underway The relocation of the 56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons to Aviano Air Base, Italy, slated to be complete by the end of June 2018, is currently underway.
Sept. 19, 2017 Take action to make a smooth transition with TRICARE in 2018 You may be wondering what action you need to take, if any, to ensure you continue TRICARE coverage in 2018. Some beneficiaries will need to take action, but most will not. If you’re currently enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE coverage on Dec. 31, 2017, you’ll transition to your respective TRICARE
Sept. 13, 2017 U.S. Airman death at RAF Feltwell RAF LAKENHEATH, England – A U.S. Air Force Airman was pronounced dead at RAF Feltwell, England, Sept. 11.
Sept. 12, 2017 RAF Mildenhall hosts UK child, youth conference Childcare educators and providers from RAF Mildenhall, RAF Lakenheath, RAF Croughton and RAF Alconbury, attended the U.K. Child and Youth Conference Sept. 9, held at the RAF Mildenhall Youth Center.
Sept. 12, 2017 U.S. Airmen sustain peacetime NATO mission The 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron completed its first week of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission Sept. 8.
Sept. 6, 2017 48th MUNS to complete 100 percent inventory Twice a year the 48th Munitions Squadron completes a week-long 100 percent inventory of their $302 million munitions stockpile.