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Astral Knight 21: Liberty Wing trains with European Allies

Local media films a U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron during exercise Astral Knight 21 at Larissa Air Base, Greece, May 19, 2021. The 48th Fighter Wing trained with military forces from Albania, Croatia, Greece, Italy, and Slovenia as well as U.S. units from around European Command enhancing the readiness, strength and cohesion of these alliances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

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Astral Knight 21: Liberty Wing trains with European Allies

A U.S. Air Force F-15D Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron prepares to taxi prior to take-off during exercise Astral Knight 21 at Larissa Air Base, Greece, May 19, 2021. The 48th Fighter Wing trained and integrated with allied NATO nations during Astral Knight 21, May 17 - 21, 2021, strengthening partnerships and rapid deployment capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

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Astral Knight 21: Liberty Wing trains with European Allies

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron takes off during exercise Astral Knight 21 at Larissa Air Base, Greece, May 17, 2021. Astral Knight is a multinational exercise designed to enhance interoperability between the U.S. and its NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

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Astral Knight 21: Liberty Wing trains with European Allies

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron takes off during exercise Astral Knight 21 at Larissa Air Base, Greece, May 17, 2021. During exercises like Astral Knight, U.S. forces sharpen their ability to deploy capable, credible forces to operate from strategic locations enabled by strong regional partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

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Astral Knight 21: Liberty Wing trains with European Allies

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493th Fighter Squadron taxis after a sortie during exercise Astral Knight 21 at Larissa Air Base, Greece, May 17, 2021. U.S. forces routinely train with allied nations to ensure the ready capability, strength and commitment of those partnerships to deter and defend against emerging adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

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TRTLE packs expedite maintenance mission

Weapons load crew members with the 492nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit begin working on an F-15E Strike Eagle with the new Theater Readiness Tactical Line Equipment packs at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 22, 2021. Between packing, checking and loading the equipment up in preparation for a mission, these packs will save around 40 manpower hours for future ACE deployments on average. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cedrique Oldaker)

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TRTLE packs expedite maintenance mission

Weapons load crew members with the 492nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare to work on an F-15E Strike Eagle with the new Theater Readiness Tactical Line Equipment packs at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 22, 2021. Designed to hold the minimal tools and equipment necessary to work on aircraft in a deployed environment, the lightweight backpack-style carriers weigh roughly 20 pounds, allowing Airman to carry and transport them to austere locations much easier than a full toolkit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cedrique Oldaker)

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TRTLE packs expedite maintenance mission

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shawn McIntosh, a weapons load crew member with the 492nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, drives a MJ-IB/C bomb lift out to an aircraft with a Theater Readiness Tactical Line Equipment pack at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 22, 2021. Between packing, checking and loading the equipment up in preparation for a mission, these packs will save around 40 manpower hours for future ACE deployments on average. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Airman Cedrique Oldaker)

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TRTLE packs expedite maintenance mission

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Aaron McClean, a weapons load crew member with the 492nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit, retrieves tools from a Theater Readiness Tactical Line Equipment pack at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 22, 2021. Designed to hold the minimal tools and equipment necessary to work on aircraft in a deployed environment, the lightweight backpack-style carriers weigh roughly 20 pounds, allowing Airman to carry and transport them to austere locations much easier than a full toolkit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cedrique Oldaker)

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Deployed fighters utilize ACE concept, execute tactical munitions ferry

A crew chief assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals an F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 25, 2021. The 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, assigned to the 332nd AEW, re-located to Al Dhafra Air Base from an undisclosed location in order to support a U.S. Air Forces Central Agile Combat Employment operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais)

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Deployed fighters utilize ACE concept, execute tactical munitions ferry

A crew chief assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group performs post-flight procedures on an F-15E Strike Eagle at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 25, 2021. The aircraft, assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing, completed a tactical ferry mission where it was loaded with double the standard munitions to demonstrate an Agile Combat Employment capability in a deployed setting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais)

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Deployed fighters utilize ACE concept, execute tactical munitions ferry

Four F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS) line up on the flightline at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 25, 2021. Pilots and maintainers assigned to the 494th EFS, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing executed the first combat tactical ferry mission as part of an Agile Combat Employment operation in a deployed theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais)

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Deployed fighters utilize ACE concept, execute tactical munitions ferry

An F-15E Strike Eagle piloted by a member of the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS) taxis on the flightline after landing at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 25, 2021. The fighter aircraft arrived with a modified munitions configuration, enabling the jet to carry double the standard munitions load. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais)

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Deployed fighters utilize ACE concept, execute tactical munitions ferry

Six F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS) line up on the flightline at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 25, 2021. Pilots and maintainers assigned to the 494th EFS, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing executed the first combat tactical ferry mission as part of an Agile Combat Employment operation in a deployed theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais)

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Deployed fighters utilize ACE concept, execute tactical munitions ferry

A pilot assigned to the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS) greets maintenance personnel assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group upon arrival to Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 25, 2021. Personnel and aircraft assigned to the 494th EFS, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing, completed a tactical ferry mission where F-15E Strike Eagles were loaded with double the standard munitions to demonstrate an Agile Combat Employment capability in a deployed setting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zade Vadnais)

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48th MDG administers 10,000th dose of COVID vaccine

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Rex, 48th Contracting Squadron contract specialist, received the 10,000th COVID-19 vaccine to be administered by the 48th Medical Group at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 16, 2021. Personnel were prioritized to receive the vaccine based on the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and on the DoD COVID Task Force’s assessment of unique DoD mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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48th MDG administers 10,000th dose of COVID vaccine

U.S. Air Force Major Gwendolyn Walker, 48th Medical Operations Squadron flight commander, administers the 10,000th COVID-19 vaccine to Tech. Sgt. Christopher Rex, 48th Contracting Squadron contract specialist, at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 16, 2021. Personnel were prioritized to receive the vaccine based on the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and on the DoD COVID Task Force’s assessment of unique DoD mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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48th MDG administers 10,000th dose of COVID vaccine

The 48th Medical Group administered the 10,000th COVID-19 vaccine at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 16, 2021. Personnel were prioritized to receive the vaccine based on the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and on the DoD COVID Task Force’s assessment of unique DoD mission requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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RAF Lakenheath honors military children

A military-affiliated child touches the radar of an F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing during a tour on April 15, 2021, at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England. The Month of the Military Child is part of the legacy left by former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger in 1986. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shanice Ship)

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RAF Lakenheath honors military children

A military-affiliated child explores an F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing during a tour on April 15, 2021, at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England. The tour was part of the Month of the Military child initiative, which stresses the importance of providing children with quality services and support to help them succeed in the mobile military lifestyle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shanice Ship)

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