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48th Fighter Wing operations continue during COVID-19 pandemic

By Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte, 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs / Published April 29, 2020

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron takes off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 28, 2020. The 48th Fighter Wing continues to maintain mission-readiness in order to safeguard U.S. national interests and those of our allies and partners, despite the current COVID-19 crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)
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An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron takes off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 28, 2020. The 48th Fighter Wing continues to maintain mission-readiness in order to safeguard U.S. national interests and those of our allies and partners, despite the current COVID-19 crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron prepares to take off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 28, 2020. The 48th Fighter Wing continues to maintain mission-readiness in order to safeguard U.S. national interests and those of our allies and partners, despite the current COVID-19 crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)
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An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron prepares to take off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 28, 2020. The 48th Fighter Wing continues to maintain mission-readiness in order to safeguard U.S. national interests and those of our allies and partners, despite the current COVID-19 crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron takes off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 28, 2020. Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, the 48th Fighter Wing is committed to staying ready to deliver combat air power when called upon by U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)
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An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron takes off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 28, 2020. Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, the 48th Fighter Wing is committed to staying ready to deliver combat air power when called upon by U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron takes off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 28, 2020. Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, the 493rd FS conducts routine training to ensure the Liberty Wing brings unique air combat capabilities to the fight when called upon by U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)
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An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron takes off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 28, 2020. Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, the 493rd FS conducts routine training to ensure the Liberty Wing brings unique air combat capabilities to the fight when called upon by U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

An F-15D Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron lands at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 28, 2020. Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, the 493rd FS conducts routine training to ensure the Liberty Wing brings unique air combat capabilities to the fight when called upon by U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)
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An F-15D Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron lands at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 28, 2020. Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, the 493rd FS conducts routine training to ensure the Liberty Wing brings unique air combat capabilities to the fight when called upon by U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

A 48th Maintenance Group crew chief signals to aircrew following a training flight at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 28, 2020. The 48th Fighter Wing continues to maintain mission-readiness in order to safeguard U.S. national interests and those of our allies and partners, despite the current COVID-19 crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)
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A 48th Maintenance Group crew chief signals to aircrew following a training flight at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 28, 2020. The 48th Fighter Wing continues to maintain mission-readiness in order to safeguard U.S. national interests and those of our allies and partners, despite the current COVID-19 crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

48th Operations Group aircrew return from a training flight at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 28, 2020. Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, the 48th Fighter Wing is committed to staying ready to deliver combat air power when called upon by U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)
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48th Operations Group aircrew return from a training flight at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 28, 2020. Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, the 48th Fighter Wing is committed to staying ready to deliver combat air power when called upon by U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

A 494th Fighter Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief conducts post-flight inspections following a training flight at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 28, 2020. Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, the 48th Fighter Wing is committed to staying ready to deliver combat air power when called upon by U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)
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A 494th Fighter Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief conducts post-flight inspections following a training flight at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 28, 2020. Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, the 48th Fighter Wing is committed to staying ready to deliver combat air power when called upon by U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

A 494th Fighter Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief conducts post-flight inspections following a training flight at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 28, 2020. The 48th Fighter Wing continues to maintain mission-readiness in order to safeguard U.S. national interests and those of our allies and partners, despite the current COVID-19 crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)
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A 494th Fighter Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief conducts post-flight inspections following a training flight at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 28, 2020. The 48th Fighter Wing continues to maintain mission-readiness in order to safeguard U.S. national interests and those of our allies and partners, despite the current COVID-19 crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

A 494th Fighter Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief conducts post-flight inspections following a training flight at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 28, 2020. Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, the 494th FS conducts routine training to ensure the Liberty Wing brings unique air combat capabilities to the fight when called upon by U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)
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A 494th Fighter Squadron Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief conducts post-flight inspections following a training flight at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 28, 2020. Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, the 494th FS conducts routine training to ensure the Liberty Wing brings unique air combat capabilities to the fight when called upon by U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron lands at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 28, 2020. Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, the 48th Fighter Wing is committed to staying ready to deliver combat air power when called upon by U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)
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An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron lands at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 28, 2020. Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, the 48th Fighter Wing is committed to staying ready to deliver combat air power when called upon by U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron takes off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 28, 2020. The 48th Fighter Wing continues to maintain mission-readiness in order to safeguard U.S. national interests and those of our allies and partners, despite the current COVID-19 crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)