• Liberty Wing remembers one of its own

    Members of the 48th Fighter Wing reminisced on the life of a fellow Airman during a memorial service held on Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 22.

  • Panthers showcase air power in Spain

    An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, takes off for a sortie in support of Tactical Leadership Programme 16-3 at Los Llanos Air Base, Spain Sep. 19. The training prepares NATO and allied forces’ flight leaders to be mission commanders,

  • Crew chiefs ensure Panthers fly with precision

    For some people, making sure their cars work well enough to run every day may come as a challenge.  For dedicated crew chiefs assigned to the 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, keeping a $31.1 million fighter jet combat ready is just part of the daily grind. In Spain, crew chiefs are ready to meet

  • 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