• Press Release: 48th FW Airman identified

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Wikston was found dead in his off-base residence near Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, the morning of Sept. 16, 2016.

  • Remembering fallen service members

    Throughout the 20th century and into the 21st, U.S. service members have fought in conflicts all over the world. The U.S. suffered casualties in each of these clashes. While some fallen service members were recovered, others were not. September 16 is National POW/MIA Recognition Day, a day to honor

  • Panthers on the prowl at TLP

    Eight F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron, the "Panthers," and approximately 130 personnel from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, are participating in the NATO Tactical Leadership Programme 16-3 here, from Sep. 12 to Oct. 7.

  • Mad Hatters support USAF Weapons School

    The 492nd Fighter Squadron dedicated two of its F-15E Strike Eagles to fly in four-ship formations with students attending the United States Air Force Weapons School at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada Sept 15. The Mad Hatters currently have three officers enrolled in the Weapons School's class and

  • Mad Hatters transition to Green Flag 16-9

    F-15E Strike Eagles, personnel and equipment from the 492nd Fighter Squadron out of Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England continue their U.S. “road show” as they kick-off exercise Green Flag 16-9, to provide air-to-ground combat training support to joint forces and U.S. allies at Nellis Air Force

  • F-15E aircrew promoted during sortie

    The 492nd Fighter Squadron recently took advantage of a rare opportunity to promote two of their own during a sortie over the California desert in support of exercise Green Flag 16-9 Sep 1. U.S. Air Force Captain Harry Starnes, 492nd FS F-15E Strike Eagle pilot and Captain Matthew Dvorsky, 492nd FS

  • AFE Airmen practice decontamination techniques

    The 48th Operations Support Squadron hosted its first U.S. Air Forces in Europe Aircrew Flight Equipment Chemical Defense Mobility Exercise at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, Aug. 22 to 25.

  • Liberty Wing hosts UK health education chair

    Sir Keith Pearson, chairman of the National Health Service’s Health Education England, visited the 48th Medical Group, Aug. 25.During his visit, Pearson observed demonstrations by both local emergency services and 48th MDG Airmen.Liberty Wing medics took Pearson to ambulance services, the emergency