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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.
Sept. 5, 2017
Eagles safeguard Baltic sovereignty

ŠIAULIAI AIR BASE, Lithuania – With the United States Air Force assuming the lead of NATO's forty-fifth rotation of air policing operations, and the fifth rotation for the U.S., the instrument of peace for America since Sept. 2008 has remained the same; the F-15C Eagle.
Sept. 1, 2017
493rd EFS patrols Baltic airspace

Days after the United States Air Force took the lead of NATO Baltic Air Policing, the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron geared up to fly the first sortie of the fifth U.S. rotation at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Aug. 31.
Sept. 1, 2017
Reenlistment over Lakenheath

Col. Donn Yates, 48th Operations Group commander, reenlists an Airman assigned to the 48th Operation Support Squadron in a HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron flying over Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, August 31. The 48th OG consists of two F-15E Strike Eagle squadrons, an
Aug. 31, 2017
U.S. Air Force assumes lead of NATO Baltic Air Policing mission

The United States Air Force assumed control of the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission from the Polish air force during a hand-over, take-over ceremony at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Aug. 30, 2017.
Aug. 29, 2017
PRESS RELEASE: 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron deploys to Lithuania

The 48th Fighter Wing has deployed approximately 140 Airmen and seven F-15C Eagles as the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron to Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania to assume control of the NATO Baltic Air Policing peacetime collective defense mission Aug. 29, 2017.