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CSAF, CMSAF visit 48 FW, highlight mission priorities

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe address the room of 48th Fighter Wing airmen during a visit to RAF Lakenheath, England, Dec.19, 2025. The visit offered Airmen across the United States Air Forces in Europe areas of responsibility a first look at the new leadership teams and their priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rilynn Jacobs)

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CSAF, CMSAF visit 48 FW, highlight mission priorities

Mrs. Cindy Wilsbach, center, wife of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach, and Dr. Doniel Wolfe, right, wife of Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe, learn about the 48th Medical Group’s Education and Development Intervention Services during a visit to RAF Lakenheath, England, Dec. 19, 2025. The medical team emphasized the 48th Fighter Wing’s crucial role in the European theatre and the care provided to strengthen Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Talley)

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CSAF, CMSAF visit 48 FW, highlight mission priorities

Mrs. Cindy Wilsbach, wife of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach, and Dr. Doniel Wolfe, wife of Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe, pose for a photo alongside 48th Fighter Wing key spouse liaisons during a visit to RAF Lakenheath, England, Dec. 19, 2025. Wilsbach and Wolfe spoke with spouses taking part in the Key Spouse Liaison program during the holiday season, highlighting the crucial role of a forward presence in the United Kingdom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Talley)

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CSAF, CMSAF visit 48 FW, highlight mission priorities

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach poses for a photo with U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class James Skinner, 48th Operations Support Squadron airfield management apprentice, during a visit to RAF Lakenheath, England, Dec. 19, 2025. Wilsbach emphasized the Air Force’s crucial role in the European theater and how its forward presence helps protect the U.S. homeland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delanie Brown)

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Allen wrench attachments sit ready to be used by metals shop technicians at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 19, 2025. The wrenches are utilized as part of the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron’s VF-4 machine, assisting with precision cutting and shaping. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Talley)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Niola, 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology section chief, briefs Defense Threat Reduction Agency representatives during a Vienna Document 2011 exercise at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 19, 2025. The DTRA inspectors toured various aircraft maintenance workshops, observing operations and discussing 48th Fighter Wing capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Talley) (This photo was altered for security purposes by blurring out identification badges)

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Weapons load crew members with the 48th Maintenance Group, unload a munition from an F-35A Lightning II aircraft at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 19, 2025. Airmen demonstrated weapons loading and unloading to Defense Threat Reduction Agency inspectors during a Vienna Document 2011 exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Talley)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Justin Blaich, 495th Fighter Squadron pilot, talks with Defense Threat Reduction Agency inspectors for a Vienna Document 2011 exercise at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 19, 2025. The exercise allowed DTRA to put the Liberty Wing to the test, demonstrating fighter aircraft capabilities, morale and welfare of Airmen and dormitories through simulating a Vienna Document evaluation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Talley) (This photo was altered for security purposes by blurring out identification badges)

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U.S. Airmen and Soldiers with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency met with 48th Maintenance Group Airmen to discuss fighter aircraft capabilities during a Vienna Document exercise at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 19, 2025. The DTRA members viewed an F-35A Lightning II weapons loading demonstration and posed questions to F-15E Strike Eagle subject matter experts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Talley)

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U.S. Air Force Airman Carnai Mathis, 48th Force Support Squadron fitness specialist, briefs Airmen and Soldiers with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency for a Vienna Document 2011 exercise at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 19, 2025. Mathis showcased the welfare and fitness of the Liberty Wing by touring weight rooms, physical fitness testing areas and cardio facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Talley)

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Defense Threat Reduction Agency inspectors tour the outdoor recreation facilities for a Vienna Document 2011 exercise at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 19, 2025. The DTRA representatives connected with Airmen and learned about the morale and welfare programs offered to personnel and families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Talley) (This photo was altered for security purposes by blurring out identification badges)

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48th FW Staff Sgt. selectees recognized in NCO induction ceremony

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Cody Fleeger, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron flight chief of deployment and distribution, guest speaker for the Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony, addresses newly inducted staff sergeants at RAF Lakenheath, England, Oct. 24, 2025. Fleeger shared stories and advice with Airmen from his experience as an NCO. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rilynn Jacobs)

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48th FW Staff Sgt. selectees recognized in NCO induction ceremony

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jack Arthaud, 48th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Peter Martinez, 48th FW command chief, addresses the crowd of newly selected staff sergeants at RAF Lakenheath, England, Oct. 24, 2025. Martinez reassured the inductees that they had earned their new rank. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rilynn Jacobs)

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48th FW Staff Sgt. selectees recognized in NCO induction ceremony

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing recite the noncommissioned officer charge led by Tech. Sgt. Scott Elliot, 493rd Fighter Generation Squadron F-35 craftsman, at RAF Lakenheath, England, Oct. 24, 2025. The NCO Charge is recited to enforce the role and responsibilities that are taken on at the NCO rank. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rilynn Jacobs)

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48th FW Staff Sgt. selectees recognized in NCO induction ceremony

U.S. Airman assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing holds the certificate received at the Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at RAF Lakenheath, England, Oct. 24, 2025. The certificate signifies an important milestone in an Airman’s Air Force career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rilynn Jacobs)

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Super Sabre static restored

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing pose for a photo with the contractor in front of the newly restored F-100D Super Sabre aircraft static display at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 7, 2025. Following the month-long restoration process, the team gathered to commemorate all who had roles in the development of the display's restoration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rilynn Jacobs)

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Super Sabre static restored

Gordon Ponsford, conservation and restoration contractor, applies the Liberty Wing emblem to the F-100D Super Sabre aircraft static display at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 5, 2025. The emblem was applied to the display as a finishing touch to the display's restoration to symbolize the relationship of the aircraft that arrived from France in 1960. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rilynn Jacobs)

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Super Sabre static restored

Gordon Ponsford, conservation and restoration contractor, spraypaints the nose of the F-100 Super Sabre static display at RAF Lakenheath, England, Oct. 22, 2025. It had been nearly a decade since the display had received any recorded restoration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rilynn Jacobs)

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Super Sabre static restored

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jack Arthaud, 48th Fighter Wing commander, cuts a ribbon for the unveiling of the F-100D Super Sabre aircraft static display restoration at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 7, 2025. The ceremony followed the display's month-long restoration, returning it to its original three stripe paint scheme representing the three original squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rilynn Jacobs)

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U.S. enhances interoperability in multinational exercise Falcon Strike 25

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft from the 495th Fighter Squadron, takes off during exercise Falcon Strike 25 at Amendola Air Base, Italy, Nov. 4, 2025. FS25 fosters an environment that enables partner nations to operate on the same platform for fighter operations, replacing multiple different aircraft types, while providing versatility through the F-35A, F-35B, and F-35C models. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delanie Brown)

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