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Gallantry under fire: RAF Lakenheath honors decorated Airmen for repelling mass Iranian drone attack

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, awards the Silver Star medal to Maj. Benjamin Coffey, 494th Fighter Squadron F-15E pilot, during a ceremony at RAF Lakenheath, Nov. 12, 2024. The Silver Star is the United States Armed Forces third-highest military decoration for valor in combat and was presented based on the aircrew’s gallantry in action repelling the Iranian attack as the airborne mission commanders directing coalition forces during the unprecedented large-scale attack against Israel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seleena Muhammad-Ali)

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Gallantry under fire: RAF Lakenheath honors decorated Airmen for repelling mass Iranian drone attack

From left, U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, Lt. Col. Curtis Culver, 494th Fighter Squadron, Lt. Col. Timothy Causey, 494th FS commander, and Col. Jack Arthaud, 48th Fighter Wing commander, stand during the presentation of the Distinguished Flying Cross to Culver and Causey during a ceremony at RAF Lakenheath, Nov. 12, 2024. Airmen from the 494th Fighter Squadron and 494th Fighter Generation Squadron were recognized for their contributions during a defensive operation against hundreds of one-way attack drones, formally known as one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicles, and missiles launched from Iran and Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen against Israel April 13-14, 2024, while deployed in the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seleena Muhammad-Ali)

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Gallantry under fire: RAF Lakenheath honors decorated Airmen for repelling mass Iranian drone attack

U.S. Airmen and families gather to recognize Airmen during a ceremony at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 12, 2024. Airmen from the 494th Fighter Squadron, 494th Fighter Generation Squadron, and supporting units were recognized for their contributions during a defensive operation against hundreds of one-way attack drones, formally known as one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicles, and missiles launched from Iran and Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen against Israel April 13-14, 2024, while deployed in the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Seleena Muhammad-Ali)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 48th Medical Group transport a simulated patient from a CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 352nd Special Operations Wing to their expeditionary medical support facility during Exercise Teal Thunder at RAF Feltwell, England, Oct. 8, 2024. Ex. Teal Thunder combined medical and mission support Airmen to help build a robust and ready force, capable of providing trauma care, en route care and other simulated scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 48th Security Forces Squadron engage in a simulated ground attack during Exercise Teal Thunder at RAF Feltwell, England, Oct. 8, 2024. Day two of the exercise culminated in a simulated attack from aggressors, requiring participants to be equipped with a ballistics helmet, body armor, and a weapon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 48th Mission Support Group transport a simulated injured combatant for emergency medical treatment during Exercise Teal Thunder at RAF Feltwell, England, Oct. 9, 2024. During the training, Liberty Wing Airmen practiced medical evacuation for simulated injured service members to prepare for contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 48th Security Forces Squadron patrol a mock deployment site in a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle during Exercise Teal Thunder at RAF Feltwell, England, Oct. 9, 2024. The JLTV is the primary vehicle used by the 48th SFS to conduct base defense operations, enabling safe and rapid generation of combat airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)

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Knight’s Table reopens: Enhancing quality of life for Airmen

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Akin Hyde, 48th Force Support Squadron, food service operations manager, prepares chicken at RAF Lakenheath, England, Oct 29, 2024. The Knights Table dining facility will reopen with renovations to the food, kitchen and dining rooms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Delanie Brown)

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Knight’s Table reopens: Enhancing quality of life for Airmen

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Akin Hyde, 48th Force Support Squadron, food service operations manager, and Senior Airman McKay Bush, 48th FSS, food service shift leader, make chicken sandwiches at RAF Lakenheath, England, Oct 29, 2024. The Knights Table dining facility will reopen with renovations to the food, kitchen and dining rooms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Delanie Brown)

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Knight’s Table reopens: Enhancing quality of life for Airmen

The 48th Force Support Squadron finishes building the new Knights Table dining facility at RAF Lakenheath, England, Oct. 29, 2024. The Knights Table dining facility will reopen with renovations to the food, kitchen and dining rooms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Delanie Brown)

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Knight’s Table reopens: Enhancing quality of life for Airmen

The 48th Force Support Squadron finishes building the new Knights Table dining facility at RAF Lakenheath, England, Oct. 29, 2024. The Knights Table dining facility will reopen with renovations to the food, kitchen and dining rooms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Delanie Brown)

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Knight’s Table reopens: Enhancing quality of life for Airmen

U.S. Air Force Airman Lionel Gomez, 48th Force Support Squadron, food service apprentice, cooks onions at RAF Lakenheath, England, Oct 29, 2024. The Knights Table dining facility will reopen with renovations to the food, kitchen and dining rooms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Delanie Brown)

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Knight’s Table reopens: Enhancing quality of life for Airmen

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Timoid Morrison, 48th Force Support Squadron, dining facility manager, trains Airman Basic Hailey Sier and Airman Lionel Gomez, 48th FSS food service apprentices, on proper cooking procedures at RAF Lakenheath, England, Oct 29, 2024. The 48th FSS operates the facilities and equipment to increase the quality of life for base personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Delanie Brown)

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Knight’s Table reopens: Enhancing quality of life for Airmen

U.S. Air Force Airman Basic Hailey Seir, 48th Force Support Squadron, food service apprentice, flips steak at RAF Lakenheath, England, Oct 29, 2024. The 48th FSS operates the facilities and equipment to increase the quality of life for base personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Delanie Brown)

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Knight’s Table reopens: Enhancing quality of life for Airmen

U.S. Air Force Airman Basic Hailey Seir, 48th Force Support Squadron, food service apprentice, cooks steak at RAF Lakenheath, England, Oct 29, 2024. The 48th FSS operates the facilities and equipment to increase the quality of life for base personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Delanie Brown)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Clayton Knight, 494th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, prepares an F-15E Strike Eagle for takeoff at RAF Lakenheath, England, Sept. 20, 2024, as the aircraft heads to the Tactical Leadership Programme in Spain. Liberty Wing maintainers are tasked with conducting pre-flight checks, diagnosing mechanical issues and performing post-flight inspections on the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)

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From left, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alex Sucuzhanay-Yungazaca, Amn Nathaniel Johnson and Airman 1st Class Hunter Perry, 494th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chiefs, greet aircrew departing for the Tactical Leadership Programme in Spain, at RAF Lakenheath, England, Sept. 20, 2024. Liberty Wing maintainers are tasked with conducting pre-flight checks, diagnosing mechanical issues and performing post-flight inspections on the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)

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240920-F-AX516-1313

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing prepare for take offs at RAF Lakenheath, England, as the aircraft heads to the Tactical Leadership Programme in Spain, Sept. 20, 2024. The 494th Fighter Squadron participated in the TLP in Spain to strengthen alliances and enhance interoperability among partner nations’ air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)

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U.S. Air Force Airman Franciso Garcia Jr., 494th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, prepares to marshal an F-15E Strike Eagle at RAF Lakenheath, England, as the aircraft heads to the Tactical Leadership Programme in Spain, Sept. 20, 2024. Liberty Wing maintainers are tasked with conducting pre-flight checks, diagnosing mechanical issues and performing post-flight inspections on the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)

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U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron sit on the flightline at RAF Lakenheath, England, ahead of the Tactical Leadership Programme in Spain, Sept. 20, 2024. The 494th Panthers participated in TLP Spain to strengthen alliances and enhance interoperability among partner nations’ air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)

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