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230101-F-GC270-1016

Families from the Liberty Wing attend a tree lighting ceremony at RAF Lakenheath, England, Dec. 6, 2024. The event included festive activities to foster camaraderie and holiday cheer among service members and their families. ( U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seleena Muhammad-Ali)

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230101-F-GC270-1075

Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus greet children during the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony at RAF Lakenheath, England, Dec. 6, 2024. The event included holiday-themed activities to spread cheer among service members, their families, and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seleena Muhammad-Ali)

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230101-F-GC270-1006

Families from the Liberty Wing attend a tree lighting ceremony at RAF Lakenheath, England, Dec. 6, 2024. The event included festive activities to foster camaraderie and holiday cheer among service members and their families. ( U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seleena Muhammad-Ali)

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Powering the F-35A Lightning II for Combat Readiness

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Thomas Clewell, 495th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, marshals an F-35A Lightning II aircraft at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 19, 2024. The 495th FGS is essential to generating daily sorties, enabling pilots to train and maintain readiness to respond quickly and effectively when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seleena Muhammad-Ali)

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Powering the F-35A Lightning II for Combat Readiness

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Wyatt Bolline, 495th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, stands by in preparation to launch an F-35A Lightning II aircraft at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 19, 2024. The 495th FGS is essential to generating daily sorties, enabling pilots to train and maintain readiness to respond quickly and effectively when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seleena Muhammad-Ali)

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Powering the F-35A Lightning II for Combat Readiness

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jona Retana, 495th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, stands by in preparation to launch an F-35A Lightning II at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 19, 2024. The 495th FGS is essential to generating daily sorties, enabling pilots to train and maintain readiness to respond quickly and effectively to threats within the area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez)

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Powering the F-35A Lightning II for Combat Readiness

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Degregorio, 495th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew chief, prepares equipment for a weapons maintenance operation on an F-35A Lightning II at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 19, 2024. The 495th FGS plays a critical role in ensuring aircraft are mission-ready, providing maintenance and support to sustain combat airpower for U.S. and allied operations in the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seleena Muhammad-Ali)

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Gallantry under fire: RAF Lakenheath honors decorated Airmen for repelling mass Iranian drone attack

U.S. Air Force Capts. Claire and Matthew Eddins, 494th Fighter Generation Squadron pilots, return from deployment at RAF Lakenheath, England, May 8, 2024. F-15E Strike Eagles and their aircrews from the 494th Fighter Squadron, along with supporting units from the 48th Fighter Wing, returned from a seven-month deployment to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)

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Gallantry under fire: RAF Lakenheath honors decorated Airmen for repelling mass Iranian drone attack

U.S. Air Force Maj. Clayton Wicks, 494th Fighter Squadron F-15E Strike Eagle pilot, returns from a seven-month deployment at RAF Lakenheath, England, May 10, 2024. F-15E Strike Eagles and their aircrews from the 494th FS, along with supporting units from the 48th Fighter Wing, returned from a deployment to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez)

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Gallantry under fire: RAF Lakenheath honors decorated Airmen for repelling mass Iranian drone attack

U.S. Air Force Capt. Lacie Hester, 494th Fighter Squadron F-15E weapon systems operator, is congratulated by fellow decoration recipients after receiving the Silver Star during a ceremony at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 12, 2024. The Silver Star is the United States Armed Forces third-highest military decoration for valor in combat and was presented based on the aircrew’s gallantry in action repelling the Iranian attack as the airborne mission commanders directing coalition forces during the unprecedented large-scale attack against Israel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Gibson)

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Gallantry under fire: RAF Lakenheath honors decorated Airmen for repelling mass Iranian drone attack

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, speaks before presenting decorations to the members of the 494th Fighter Generation Squadron and 494th Fighter Squadron, during a ceremony at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 12, 2024. Airmen from the 494th Fighter Squadron and 494th Fighter Generation Squadron were recognized for their contributions during a defensive operation against hundreds of one-way attack drones and missiles launched from Iran and Yemen against Israel April 13-14, 2024, while deployed in the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Gibson)

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Gallantry under fire: RAF Lakenheath honors decorated Airmen for repelling mass Iranian drone attack

A family member takes a video while U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, prepares to present the Distinguished Flying Cross to members of the 494th Fighter Squadron, during a ceremony at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 12, 2024. Airmen from the 494th Fighter Squadron and 494th Fighter Generation Squadron were recognized for their contributions during a defensive operation against hundreds of one-way attack drones, formally known as one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicles, and missiles launched from Iran and Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen against Israel April 13-14, 2024, while deployed in the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Gibson)

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Gallantry under fire: RAF Lakenheath honors decorated Airmen for repelling mass Iranian drone attack

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, prepares to present the Distinguished Flying Cross to members of the 494th Fighter Squadron, during a ceremony at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 12, 2024. Airmen from the 494th Fighter Squadron and 494th Fighter Generation Squadron were recognized for their contributions during a defensive operation against hundreds of one-way attack drones, formally known as one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicles, and missiles launched from Iran and Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen against Israel April 13-14, 2024, while deployed in the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Olivia Gibson)

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Gallantry under fire: RAF Lakenheath honors decorated Airmen for repelling mass Iranian drone attack

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, awards Capt. Lacie Hester, 494th Fighter Squadron F-15E weapon systems officer, with the Silver Star during a ceremony at RAF Lakenheath, Nov. 12, 2024. The Silver Star is the United States Armed Forces third-highest military decoration for valor in combat and was presented based on the aircrew’s gallantry in action repelling the Iranian attack as the airborne mission commanders directing coalition forces during the unprecedented large-scale attack against Israel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seleena Muhammad-Ali)

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Gallantry under fire: RAF Lakenheath honors decorated Airmen for repelling mass Iranian drone attack

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, awards the Silver Star medal to Maj. Benjamin Coffey, 494th Fighter Squadron F-15E pilot, during a ceremony at RAF Lakenheath, Nov. 12, 2024. The Silver Star is the United States Armed Forces third-highest military decoration for valor in combat and was presented based on the aircrew’s gallantry in action repelling the Iranian attack as the airborne mission commanders directing coalition forces during the unprecedented large-scale attack against Israel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seleena Muhammad-Ali)

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Gallantry under fire: RAF Lakenheath honors decorated Airmen for repelling mass Iranian drone attack

From left, U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, Lt. Col. Curtis Culver, 494th Fighter Squadron, Lt. Col. Timothy Causey, 494th FS commander, and Col. Jack Arthaud, 48th Fighter Wing commander, stand during the presentation of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Culver and Causey during a ceremony at RAF Lakenheath, Nov. 12, 2024. Airmen from the 494th Fighter Squadron and 494th Fighter Generation Squadron were recognized for their contributions during a defensive operation against hundreds of one-way attack drones, formally known as one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicles, and missiles launched from Iran and Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen against Israel April 13-14, 2024, while deployed in the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seleena Muhammad-Ali)

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Gallantry under fire: RAF Lakenheath honors decorated Airmen for repelling mass Iranian drone attack

U.S. Airmen and families gather to recognize Airmen during a ceremony at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 12, 2024. Airmen from the 494th Fighter Squadron, 494th Fighter Generation Squadron, and supporting units were recognized for their contributions during a defensive operation against hundreds of one-way attack drones, formally known as one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicles, and missiles launched from Iran and Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen against Israel April 13-14, 2024, while deployed in the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seleena Muhammad-Ali)

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241008-F-AX516-1778

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 48th Medical Group transport a simulated patient from a CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 352nd Special Operations Wing to their expeditionary medical support facility during Exercise Teal Thunder at RAF Feltwell, England, Oct. 8, 2024. Ex. Teal Thunder combined medical and mission support Airmen to help build a robust and ready force, capable of providing trauma care, en route care and other simulated scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)

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241008-F-AX516-1208

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 48th Security Forces Squadron engage in a simulated ground attack during Exercise Teal Thunder at RAF Feltwell, England, Oct. 8, 2024. Day two of the exercise culminated in a simulated attack from aggressors, requiring participants to be equipped with a ballistics helmet, body armor, and a weapon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)

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241009-F-AX516-1099

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 48th Mission Support Group transport a simulated injured combatant for emergency medical treatment during Exercise Teal Thunder at RAF Feltwell, England, Oct. 9, 2024. During the training, Liberty Wing Airmen practiced medical evacuation for simulated injured service members to prepare for contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)

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