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Fabrication Flight, fixing the fleet

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Derek Kettler, 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Fabrication Flight, removes an aircraft bracket from a sheet of aluminum at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 15, 2020. The Fabrication Flight maintains the structural integrity of aircraft using specialized tools and equipment to repair damage and fabricate replacement parts, ensuring the 48th Fighter Wing remains a ready and capable force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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Fabrication Flight, fixing the fleet

An abrasive water jet machine cuts an aircraft bracket from a sheet of aluminum at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept, 15, 2020. The machine uses a combination of water and fine garnet abrasive material, forced through a 0.015” mixing tube at a pressure of 32,000 psi to slice through various metals to create a multitude of aircraft components to keep the 48th Fighter Wings fleet of F-15’s in top flying condition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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Fabrication Flight, fixing the fleet

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Richard Ababan, 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Fabrication Flight, conducts his tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding certification at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England Sept. 15, 2020. The Fabrication Flight maintains the structural integrity of aircraft using specialized tools and equipment to repair damage and fabricate replacement parts, ensuring the 48th Fighter Wing remains a ready and capable force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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48th CMS develops ACE capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 48th Component Maintenance Squadron fuels systems maintenance shop, learn how to attach an external fuel tank to an F-15C Eagle during an Agile Combat Employment training at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 31, 2020. The training was designed to enhance ACE capabilities by teaching Airmen to perform multiple roles outside the scope of their regular daily duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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48th CMS develops ACE capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 48th Component Maintenance Squadron fuels systems maintenance shop, learn how to attach an external fuel tank to an F-15C Eagle during an Agile Combat Employment training at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 31, 2020. Proficiency in a multitude of skills allows Airmen to more effectively and efficiently respond to unique scenarios and potential threats, which is a key aspect of the ACE initiative. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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48th CMS develops ACE capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 48th Component Maintenance Squadron fuels shop, tow an F-15C Eagle into the hangar during an Agile Combat Employment training at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 31, 2020. The training was designed to enhance ACE capabilities by teaching Airmen to perform multiple roles outside the scope of their regular daily duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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48th CMS develops ACE capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 48th Component Maintenance Squadron fuels systems maintenance shop, tow an F-15C Eagle into the hangar during an Agile Combat Employment training at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 31, 2020. Proficiency in a multitude of skills allows Airmen to more effectively and efficiently respond to unique scenarios and potential threats, which is a key aspect of the ACE initiative. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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48th CMS develops ACE capabilities

A U.S. Air Force Airman, assigned to the 48th Component Maintenance Squadron fuels systems maintenance shop, works to attach an external fuel tank to an F-15C Eagle during an Agile Combat Employment training at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 31, 2020. The training was designed to enhance ACE capabilities by teaching Airmen to perform multiple roles outside the scope of their regular daily duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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48th CMS develops ACE capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 48th Component Maintenance Squadron fuels systems maintenance shop, learn how to attach an external fuel tank to an F-15C Eagle during an Agile Combat Employment training at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 31, 2020. Proficiency in a multitude of skills allows Airmen to more effectively and efficiently respond to unique scenarios and potential threats, which is a key aspect of the ACE initiative. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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48th CMS develops ACE capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 48th Component Maintenance Squadron fuels systems maintenance shop, attend an Agile Combat Employment training at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 31, 2020. The training was designed to enhance ACE capabilities by teaching Airmen to perform multiple roles outside the scope of their regular daily duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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48th Fighter Wing participates in exercise Point Blank 20-4

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron returns from a training sortie in support of exercise Point Blank 20-4 at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 10, 2020. Multilateral exercises like this increase interoperability and collective readiness with other NATO forces, deter potential adversaries and ensure the skies above the European theater remain sovereign. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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48th Fighter Wing participates in exercise Point Blank 20-4

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron flies overhead in support of exercise Point Blank 20-4 at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 10, 2020. Exercises like Point Blank increase interoperability and collective readiness with other NATO forces, deter potential adversaries and ensure the skies above the European theater remain sovereign. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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48th Fighter Wing participates in exercise Point Blank 20-4

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron takes off in support of exercise Point Blank 20-4 at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 10, 2020. Exercises like Point Blank increase interoperability and collective readiness with other NATO forces, deter potential adversaries and ensure the skies above the European theater remain sovereign. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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48th Fighter Wing participates in exercise Point Blank 20-4

F-15E Strike Eagles and F-15C Eagles assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing line the taxiway prior to takeoffs in support of exercise Point Blank 20-4 at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 10, 2020. Exercises like Point Blank increase interoperability and collective readiness with other NATO forces, deter potential adversaries and ensure the skies above the European theater remain sovereign. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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48th Fighter Wing participates in exercise Point Blank 20-4

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron gives a thumbs up as he taxi’s an F-15E Strike Eagle down the flightline prior to takeoff in support of exercise Point Blank 20-4 at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 10, 2020. Exercises like Point Blank increase interoperability and collective readiness with other NATO forces, deter potential adversaries and ensure the skies above the European theater remain sovereign. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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48th Fighter Wing participates in exercise Point Blank 20-4

F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing taxi down the flightline prior to takeoffs in support of exercise Point Blank 20-4 at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 10, 2020. Exercises like Point Blank increase interoperability and collective readiness with other NATO forces, deter potential adversaries and ensure the skies above the European theater remain sovereign. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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48th Fighter Wing participates in exercise Point Blank 20-4

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing observes ground checks prior to takeoff in support of exercise Point Blank 20-4 at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 10, 2020. Exercises like Point Blank increase interoperability and collective readiness with other NATO forces, deter potential adversaries and ensure the skies above the European theater remain sovereign. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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Eagles own the night

F-15C Eagles, assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron, line the taxiway for pre-flight checks at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 10, 2020. Night Flying Exercises provide 48th Fighter Wing aircrew and support personnel the experience needed to maintain a ready force capable of ensuring the collective defence of the NATO alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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Eagles own the night

A U.S. Air Force crew chief, assigned to the 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, performs routine post-flight maintenance on an F-15C Eagle at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 8, 2020. Night Flying Exercises provide 48th Fighter Wing aircrew and support personnel the experience needed to maintain a ready force capable of ensuring the collective defence of the NATO alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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Eagles own the night

A U.S. Air Force crew chief, assigned to the 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, performs routine post-flight maintenance on an F-15C Eagle at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 8, 2020. Night Flying Exercises provide 48th Fighter Wing aircrew and support personnel the experience needed to maintain a ready force capable of ensuring the collective defence of the NATO alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

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