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Fueling Liberty Wing airpower during COVID-19 pandemic

A crew chief assigned to the 493rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit directs an R-11 refueling truck at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 30, 2020. 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen work closely with crew chiefs to deliver over 350,000 gallons of JP-8 fuel per week, despite the current COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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Fueling Liberty Wing airpower during COVID-19 pandemic

Airman 1st Class Corey Purvis, a 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels mobile distribution operator, pushes the mobile pantograph out to an F-15C Eagle for "hot pit" refueling operations at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 30, 2020. Continued “hot pits” during the COVID-19 pandemic provide necessary training and experience required to reduce the ground time between sorties by refueling active aircraft, enabling maximum training in a shorter time frame. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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Fueling Liberty Wing airpower during COVID-19 pandemic

Airman 1st Class Issac Ellis, a 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels mobile distribution operator, prepares to refuel an F-15C Eagle at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 30, 2020. The 48th LRS fuels management flight handles the storage and delivery of the various fuels, oils and lubricants that are required to keep our aircraft airborne and the Liberty Wing mission-ready, despite the current COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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Fueling Liberty Wing airpower during COVID-19 pandemic

48th Fighter Wing Airmen prepare to perform "hot pit" refueling operations on an F-15C Eagle at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 30, 2020. Continued “hot pits” during the COVID-19 pandemic provide necessary training and experience required to reduce the ground time between sorties by refueling active aircraft, enabling maximum training in a shorter time frame. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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Fueling Liberty Wing airpower during COVID-19 pandemic

A 48th Maintenance Group crew chief hooks up the mobile pantograph to an F-15C Eagle to perform "hot pit" refueling operations at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 30, 2020. Crew chiefs work closely with 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen to deliver over 350,000 gallons of JP-8 fuel per week, keeping the Liberty Wing ready to deliver combat airpower despite the current COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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Fueling Liberty Wing airpower during COVID-19 pandemic

Staff Sgt. Erik Brooks, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels preventative maintenance noncommissioned officer in charge, closes the lid on a 400-gallon fuel reclamation bowser at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 30, 2020. Despite COVID-19, 48th LRS Airmen continue to execute their mission of handling the storage and delivery of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, cryogenic liquids and other materials required to project airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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48th FW Eagles continue flying amid COVID-19 pandemic

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron flies over Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 1, 2020. The Liberty Wing continues flying operations during the current COVID-19 pandemic as the 48th Fighter Wing remains the center of gravity for combat airpower in Europe and must remain ready to support and defend the NATO alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher S. Sparks)

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48th FW Eagles continue flying amid COVID-19 pandemic

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron takes off as two other F-15E Strike Eagles prepare to take off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 1, 2020. The 48th Fighter Wing continues flying operations to maintain trained and ready combat air forces in order to safeguard U.S. and allied national security interests, despite the current COVID-19 crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher S. Sparks)

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48th FW Eagles continue flying amid COVID-19 pandemic

Two F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron fly over Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 1, 2020. Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, it is critical for Liberty Wing aircrew to continue training to meet proficiency and readiness requirements to ensure the 48th Fighter Wing is able to provide worldwide responsive combat airpower and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher S. Sparks)

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48th FW Eagles continue flying amid COVID-19 pandemic

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron takes off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 1, 2020. The Liberty Wing continues flying operations during the current COVID-19 pandemic as the 48th Fighter Wing remains the center of gravity for combat airpower in Europe and must remain ready to support and defend the NATO alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher S. Sparks)

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48th FW Eagles continue flying amid COVID-19 pandemic

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron takes off from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 1, 2020. The 48th Fighter Wing continues flying operations to maintain trained and ready combat air forces in order to safeguard U.S. and allied national security interests, despite the current COVID-19 crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher S. Sparks)

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48th FW Eagles continue flying amid COVID-19 pandemic

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron flies over Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 1, 2020. Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, it is critical for Liberty Wing aircrew to continue training to meet proficiency and readiness requirements to ensure the 48th Fighter Wing is able to provide worldwide responsive combat airpower and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher S. Sparks)

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F-15 swap accomplished amid pandemic

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – The 561st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron with the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, receive one of two F-15 aircraft from the 48th Fighter Wing at Royal Air Forces Lakenheath, England, April 3, 2020. The 48th FW brought their two aircraft to the WRALC for programmed depot maintenance and the pilots received three aircraft to bring back home in just a three day timespan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rodney Speed)

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F-15 swap accomplished amid pandemic

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – The 561st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron receives two F-15 aircraft from the 48th Fighter Wing at Royal Air Forces Lakenheath as they taxi in after arriving from England for their programmed depot maintenance at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, April 3, 2020. The crew was able to return home three days later with three newly refurbished aircraft, leaving behind the two they brought to receive their PDM from the WR-ALC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rodney Speed)

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F-15 swap accomplished amid pandemic

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – Crewmembers from the 48th Fighter Wing from Royal Air Forces Lakenheath, England, depart their F-15 aircraft at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, April 3, as members from the 561st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex begin their work to prepare the aircraft for its programmed depot maintenance. The pilots were able to return home three days later with three newly refurbished aircraft, leaving behind the two they brought to receive their PDM at the WR-ALC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rodney Speed)

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48th Fighter Wing post office operations continue during COVID-19

An Airman assigned to the 48th Force Support Squadron retrieves a customer’s mail package in the post office at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 30, 2020. The Liberty Wing post office has experienced a surge in package deliveries during the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher S. Sparks)

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48th Fighter Wing post office operations continue during COVID-19

An Airman assigned to the 48th Force Support Squadron helps a customer in the post office at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 30, 2020. The Liberty Wing post office has enforced social distancing rules for their customers and requires face coverings for anyone to enter the building to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher S. Sparks) (Portions of this image have been blurred to protect personal privacy and operational security)

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48th Fighter Wing post office operations continue during COVID-19

An Airman assigned to the 48th Force Support Squadron searches for a customer’s mail package in the post office at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 30, 2020. Despite the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Liberty Wing post office continues to provide mail services to the base community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher S. Sparks)

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48th Fighter Wing post office operations continue during COVID-19

A line of customers wait outside to pick up mail packages at the 48th FIghter Wing post office at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 30, 2020. The Liberty Wing post office has enforced social distancing rules for their customers and requires face coverings for anyone to enter the building to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher S. Sparks)

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48th Fighter Wing post office operations continue during COVID-19

An Airman assigned to the 48th Force Support Squadron helps a customer in the post office at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 30, 2020. The Liberty Wing post office has installed plexi-glass barriers at customer service counters to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher S. Sparks)

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