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Liberty eagles take flight

An F-15E Strike Eagle from the 494th Fighter Squadron takes off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 7, 2018. The 48th Fighter Wing conducts sorties to help both aircrews and support personnel on the ground to meet essential training requirements to ensure and maintain a ready and capable force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

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Liberty eagles take flight

An F-15E Strike Eagle flying the colors of multiple 48th Fighter Wing squadrons takes off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 6, 2018. The array of colors identifies it as the 48th FW commander’s aircraft. An array of avionics and electronics systems gives the F-15E the capability to fight at low altitude, day or night, and in all weather. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

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Liberty eagles take flight

An F-15C Strike Eagle from the 493rd Fighter Squadron takes off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 6, 2018. The 48th Fighter Wing is the only F-15C fighter wing in USAFE allowing the wing to provide unique air combat capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

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Liberty eagles take flight

An F-15E Strike Eagle from the 492nd Fighter Squadron prepares to land at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Feb. 6, 2018. The F-15E is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

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RAPCON: Coordinating mission success

Air traffic controllers assigned to the 48th Operations Support Squadron Radar Approach Control center monitor air traffic for Royal Air Forces Lakenheath and Mildenhall at RAF Lakenheath, England, Feb. 2. The RAPCON team is responsible for the airspace stretching approximately 40 miles in each direction of the base, ranging from the surface up to 19,500 feet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

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RAPCON: Coordinating mission success

Air traffic controllers assigned to the 48th Operations Support Squadron Radar Approach Control center monitor air traffic for Royal Air Forces Lakenheath and Mildenhall at RAF Lakenheath, England, Feb. 2. The RAPCON team is responsible for any aircraft in their airspace including non-military flights coming from nearby air traffic facilities, also known as overflights. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

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Metals techs fabricate mission success

A member of the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals unit uses a torch to treat the metal for a future fabrication project at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 25. Metals technicians combine on-aircraft work and in-shop fabrication in order to contribute to the 48th Fighter Wing’s mission by maintaining mulit-million dollar aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

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Metals techs fabricate mission success

A member of the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals unit conducts a spark test to identify a specific metal type at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 25. The metals technology shop creates tools uniquely sized for the 48th Fighter Wing’s aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

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Metals techs fabricate mission success

A member of the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals unit welds two pieces of metal together during a training session at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 25. The metals technology shop creates tools uniquely sized for the 48th Fighter Wing’s aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

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Metals techs fabricate mission success

A member of the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals unit uses a plasma cutter to cut a piece of metal for a future fabrication project at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 25. Metals technicians assist units across RAF Lakenheath repairing aircraft equipment on a regular basis. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

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Metals techs fabricate mission success

A member of the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals unit checks for structural deficiencies on an F-15 nose tire rim at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 25. Metals technicians combine on-aircraft work and in-shop fabrication in order to contribute to the 48th Fighter Wing’s mission by maintaining mulit-million dollar aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

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Metals techs fabricate mission success

A member of the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals unit checks an aircraft component for structural deficiencies at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 25. The fabrication work completed by the metals technology technicians combines both machining and welding. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

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Ops, maintenance groups participate in IGI exercise

A Member of the 48th Fighter Wing practices self-aid and buddy care during an Ability to Survive and Operate exercise at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 16. The exercise allowed the wing to identify strengths and weaknesses for future training and operational decisions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

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Ops, maintenance groups participate in IGI exercise

Members of the 48th Fighter Wing remove chemical and biological protective gear after a simulated threat during an Ability to Survive and Operate exercise at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 16. The exercise helps ensure Airmen are trained and ready to operate across the spectrum of operating domains. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

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Ops, maintenance groups participate in IGI exercise

A Member of the 48th Fighter Wing practices self-aid and buddy care during an Ability to Survive and Operate exercise at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 16. The two-day exercise was aligned with Air Force efforts to reinvigorate ATSO and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense type training, focusing on preparedness and operating in contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

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Ops, maintenance groups participate in IGI exercise

Members of the 48th Fighter Wing conduct unexploded ordnance training during an Ability to Survive and Operate exercise at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 16. The training involved donning protective gear and reacting to simulated threats, applying self-aid and buddy care, sheltering-in-place and clearing areas of unexploded ordnance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

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Liberty Spotlight: Keeping F-15s versatile

Airmen assigned to the 48th Munitions Squadron aircraft armament systems unit put together a 20mm cannon at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 11. During the year, approximately 55 20mm cannons will go through the shop for inspection and maintenance to ensure they continue firing properly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

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Liberty Spotlight: Keeping F-15s versatile

Airmen assigned to the 48th Munitions Squadron aircraft armament systems unit inspect a 20mm cannon ammunition holder at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 11. During the year, approximately 55 20mm cannons will go through the shop for inspection and maintenance to ensure they continue firing properly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

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Liberty Spotlight: Keeping F-15s versatile

Airmen assigned to the 48th Munitions Squadron aircraft armament systems unit put together a 20mm cannon at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 11. The armament flight Airmen examine aircraft weapons for any defects. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

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Liberty Spotlight: Keeping F-15s versatile

Airmen assigned to the 48th Munitions Squadron aircraft armament systems unit inspect a 20mm cannon at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 11. The armament flight Airmen disassemble, repair and replace mechanical and electrical pneudraulic mechanisms of launch and release systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

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