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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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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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Liberty Spotlight: Keeping F-15s versatile

Airmen assigned to the 48th Munitions Squadron aircraft armament systems unit inspect aircraft components 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 aircraft components 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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U.S. Air Force transfers control of NATO Baltic Air Police mission to Denmark.

A Royal Danish F-16 pilot taxis to park after completion of a Baltic Air Policing sortie at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Jan. 8, 2018. NATO Air Policing is a peacetime collective defense mission, safeguarding the integrity of the NATO Alliance member’s airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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U.S. Air Force transfers control of NATO Baltic Air Police mission to Denmark.

U.S. Ambassador Anne Hall congratulates U.S. Airmen from the 493rd Expeditionary Squadron on a successful NATO Baltic Air Police rotation during the official Handover, Takeover ceremony at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Jan. 8. The U.S. Air Force transferred control of BAP operations to the Royal Danish air force to protect the sovereign skies above the Baltic region. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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U.S. Air Force transfers control of NATO Baltic Air Police mission to Denmark.

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron belonging to Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England receive the NATO Baltic Air Police medal during the official Baltic Air Policing hand-over, take-over ceremony at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania Jan. 8. The United States Air Force transferred control of the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission to the Royal Danish air force, who will begin the 46th rotation of the NATO operation. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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