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Eagles' first flight of 2021

Staff Sgt. Brandon Thomas-Volkov, 494th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, tightens bolts to the underside of an F-15E Strike Eagle at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 5, 2021. Dedicated Crew Chiefs are responsible for managing and supervising all maintenance on their respective aircraft by coordinating with other maintenance specialties such as propulsion, hydraulics and fuels to ensure the aircraft is operational in a timely manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madeline Herzog)

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Eagles' first flight of 2021

Staff Sgt. Brandon Thomas-Volkov, 494th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, tightens bolts to the underside of an F-15E Strike Eagle before the first takeoffs of the new year at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 5, 2021. The 48th Maintenance Group Airmen ensure Liberty Wing F-15s are fit to fly and can continue to provide superior airpower capabilities when called upon. Attention to detail is important for everyone working on the flightline to ensure the safety of maintainers and aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madeline Herzog)

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Eagles' first flight of 2021

Staff Sgt. Brandon Thomas-Volkov, 494th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, inspects the underside of an F-15E Strike Eagle before the first takeoffs of the new year at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 5, 2021. Dedicated Crew Chiefs are responsible for managing and supervising all maintenance on their respective aircraft by coordinating with other maintenance specialties such as propulsion, hydraulics and fuels to ensure the aircraft is operational in a timely manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madeline Herzog)

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Eagles' first flight of 2021

Staff Sgt. Virgil Lawson Jr., 494th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, inspects the cockpit of an F-15E Strike Eagle before the first takeoffs of the new year at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 5, 2021. The 48th Fighter Wing conducts daily flying operations in order to ensure the Liberty Wing can deliver unique air combat capabilities when called upon by its NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madeline Herzog)

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Eagles' first flight of 2021

Airmen assigned to the 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron walk out to their assigned F-15E Strike Eagle at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 5, 2021. 48th Maintenance Group Airmen ensure Liberty Wing F-15s are fit to fly and can continue to provide superior airpower capabilities when called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madeline Herzog)

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Eagles' first flight of 2021

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron stands static on the flightline at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 5, 2021. The 48th Fighter Wing maintains combat readiness through daily training, ensuring the ability to provide superior airpower capabilities in support of United States interests and those of their allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madeline Herzog)

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Eagles' first flight of 2021

An F-15E Strike Eagle stands static on the flightline before morning takeoffs at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 5, 2021. The 48th Fighter Wing conducts daily flying operations in order to ensure the Liberty Wing can deliver unique air combat capabilities when called upon by its NATO allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madeline Herzog)

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48th EMS conduct aircraft crash and recovery lift training

An F-15B is lifted by a crane during a simulated crash and recovery training at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 29, 2020. This was the first crane lift at RAFL in 10 years and provided the recertification for the Crash Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery program to six team chiefs and eight CDDAR members to ensure the wing is ready at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madeline Herzog)

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48th EMS conduct aircraft crash and recovery lift training

An F-15B is lifted by a crane during a simulated crash and recovery training at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 29, 2020. This was the first crane lift at RAFL in 10 years and provided the recertification for the Crash Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery program to six team chiefs and eight CDDAR members to ensure the wing is ready at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madeline Herzog)

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48th EMS conduct aircraft crash and recovery lift training

Airmen assigned to the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation sections provide stabilization using a turfer during a simulated crash and recovery aircraft lift at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 29, 2020. The Airmen are members of the Crash Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery program and attained recertification after completing the training successfully. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madeline Herzog)

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48th EMS conduct aircraft crash and recovery lift training

Airmen assigned to the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation sections attach an aircraft sling to an F-15B during a simulated crash and recovery lift training at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 29, 2020. The training enabled six team chiefs and eight Crash Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery program members to attain recertification so they can be ready at a moment’s notice if called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madeline Herzog)

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48th EMS conduct aircraft crash and recovery lift training

Technical Sgt. Clay Tindell, 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation section non-commissioned officer in-charge, responds to a coworkers question during a simulated crash and recovery aircraft lift at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 29, 2020. Tindell was directly responsible for coordinating all aspects of the crane lift, and is a member of the Crash Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery program. The CDDAR program ensures members are ready and postured to provide the Liberty Wing with emergency crash and recovery capabilities if necessary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madeline Herzog)

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48th EMS conduct aircraft crash and recovery lift training

Airmen assigned to the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation sections tighten a bolt to a wire cable sling during a simulated crash and recovery aircraft lift at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 29, 2020. This was the first crane lift at RAFL in 10 years and provided the recertification for the CDDAR program to six team chiefs and eight CDDAR members to ensure the wing is ready at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madeline Herzog)

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48th EMS conduct aircraft crash and recovery lift training

Airmen assigned to the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation sections tighten a bolt to a wire cable sling during a simulated crash and recovery aircraft lift at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 29, 2020. The purpose of the training was for members of the Crash Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery program to re-attain their certification and stay postured for the Liberty Wing if they are called upon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madeline Herzog)

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48th EMS conduct aircraft crash and recovery lift training

Airmen assigned to the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation sections work together to secure an aircraft sling to an F-15B at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 29, 2020. Attaching the sling was part of a simulated crash and recovery exercise for the Crash Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery program. This program requires members to be ready at a moment’s notice to respond to any CDDAR event anywhere and anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madeline Herzog)

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48th EMS conduct aircraft crash and recovery lift training

Airmen assigned to the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation sections attach an aircraft sling as part of the Crash Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery program during a simulated aircraft lift at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 29, 2020. The CDDAR program ensures members are ready and postured to provide the Liberty Wing with emergency crash and recovery capabilities if necessary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madeline Herzog)

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48th EMS conduct aircraft crash and recovery lift training

Airmen assigned to the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation sections prepare an F-15B for a crane lift as part of the Crash Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery program at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 29, 2020. This was the first crane lift at RAFL in 10 years and provided the recertification for the CDDAR program to six team chiefs and eight CDDAR members to ensure the wing is ready at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madeline Herzog)

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48th EMS conduct aircraft crash and recovery lift training

Airmen assigned to the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation sections attach a turfer to the underside of an F-15B in order to keep it stable when the aircraft is lifted off the ground during a simulated crash and recovery lift at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 29, 2020. One of the repair and reclamation section’s main responsibilities is the Crash Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery program, which requires members to be ready at a moment’s notice to respond to any CDDAR event anywhere anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madeline Herzog)

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48th EMS conduct aircraft crash and recovery lift training

Airmen assigned to the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation sections prepare a wire cable sling for a simulated crash and recovery aircraft lift at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 29, 2020. The repair and reclamation section’s most important responsibility for the 48th Fighter Wing is the in-flight, ground emergency, and the Crash Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery program. This program requires members to be ready at a moment’s notice to respond to any CDDAR event anywhere and anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madeline Herzog)

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COVID-19 vaccinations begin for U.K. tri-base community

Airman 1st Class Connor Sams, 48th Medical Group technician, receives the COVID-19 vaccine at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec.29, 2020. The arrival of the vaccine paves the way for a phased vaccine distribution plan to protect our communities against COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Madeline Herzog)

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