• Task force preps 48th FW for F-35 mission

    With the F-35A Lightning II aircraft scheduled to join the 48th Fighter Wing’s inventory, the third Site Activation Task Force convened here, Nov. 14-17.“The purpose of this is to look at all the things that need to be done in order to position the F-35 and have the first aircraft arrival in Nov.

  • 48th FW testing marathons save Air Force $342,000

    The 48th Force Support Squadron Education Center, along with the National Testing Center, hosted a testing marathon Nov. 14-18, at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England.Testing marathons, which usually take place once a quarter, are a chance for Airmen to take CLEP tests to earn credits toward their

  • Exercise Salamander concludes

    Exercise Salamander, a joint training exercise involving U.S. and French air force aircraft and airmen concluded at Cazaux Air Base, France, Nov. 18.

  • RAF Lakenheath to conduct night flying

    11/14/2016-The 48th Fighter Wing is currently conducting night flying training this month from RAF Lakenheath.Nighttime flying operations are required to maintain aircrew proficiency and ensure our pilots remain ready to meet future challenges.For low-flying aircraft and aircraft-related noise

  • 56th, 57th RQSs train at Exercise Salamander

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons are participating in Exercise Salamander here through Nov. 18. Two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron and approximately 100 Airmen are involved in the joint training exercise with French air force members