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Oct. 30, 2024
RAF Lakenheath exercises contingency training at Exercise Teal Thunder

U.S. Airmen from various units around the world came together to participate in a joint bivouac and Expeditionary Medical Support training exercise at RAF Feltwell, simulating the challenges of operating in a deployed environment Oct. 7-10.
Oct. 16, 2024
494th FGS bolsters mission readiness at TLP 24-3

The Tactical Leadership Programme in Albacete, Spain, is a NATO multinational training event that strengthens alliances and enhances interoperability among partner nations’ air forces.The rigorous, advanced training focuses on air operations, emphasizing joint planning, tactics and coordination in
Oct. 15, 2024
Unique 48th Fighter Wing team drives mission, innovation for munition operations

Recognizing the increasing importance of technology, project management, and inter-squadron collaboration, the 48th Maintenance Group established the 48th Munitions Squadron futures flight.
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.