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240619-F-EJ253-1004

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Sean Bigelow, 48th Fighter Wing safety weapons safety manager, performs an inspection during a weapons load at RAF Lakenheath, June 19, 2024. Weapons safety is one of three divisions under the 48th FW safety office that offers trusted advice to base leaders, ensuring informed, decisive actions for effective risk mitigation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gaspar Cortez)

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The Landing Zone

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Gerald Castillo, left, 48th Operations Support Squadron radar approach control watch supervisor, verifies the landing zone headings using a compass at RAF Lakenheath, England, June 11, 2024. The LZ program provides a unique capability to increase the effectiveness of future Agile Combat Employment taskings or part of the home station’s ability to survive and operate a small airfield in a contested environment enhancing the 48th Fighter Wing’s alert posture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gaspar Cortez)

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The Landing Zone

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Matthew Krol, 48th Operations Support Squadron radar airfield and weather systems technician, sets up a landing zone marker panel at RAF Lakenheath, England, June 11, 2024. LZ’s are used to extend Global Reach where traditional airfields do not exist, but the demand for aircraft services such as refueling, re-arming, overnight stays, or even diverting would be necessary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gaspar Cortez)

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The Landing Zone

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Matthew Krol, 48th Operations Support Squadron radar airfield and weather systems technician, sets up a landing zone marker panel at RAF Lakenheath, England, June 11, 2024. The LZ program provides a unique capability to increase the effectiveness of future Agile Combat Employment taskings or part of the home station’s ability to survive and operate a small airfield in a contested environment enhancing the 48th Fighter Wing’s alert posture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gaspar Cortez)

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The Landing Zone

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Gerald Castillo, left, 48th Operations Support Squadron radar approach control watch supervisor,and Staff Sgt. Julius Johnson, 48th OSS radar airfield and weather systems supervisor, set up a landing zone marker panel at RAF Lakenheath, England, June 11, 2024. Airfield operation’s portion of an LZ program consists of members from air traffic control, airfield management, and RAWS combining as a “mobile team” trained and ready for short notice taskings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gaspar Cortez)

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The Landing Zone

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Julius Johnson, 48th Operations Support Squadron radar airfield and weather systems supervisor, verifies the pavement dimensions using a measuring wheel for a potential landing zone at RAF Lakenheath, England, June 11, 2024. The LZ program is a Headquarters Air Force initiative developed at the MAJCOM-level focusing on the operational necessity of tactical air dominance and command and control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gaspar Cortez)

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The Landing Zone

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Matthew Krol, left, 48th Operations Support Squadron radar airfield and weather systems technician, and Tech Sgt. Gerald Castillo, 48th OSS radar approach control watch supervisor, conducts preliminary equipment checks on landing zone gear at RAF Lakenheath, England, June 11, 2024. The LZ program provides a unique capability to increase the effectiveness of future Agile Combat Employment taskings or part of the home station’s ability to survive and operate a small airfield in a contested environment enhancing the 48th Fighter Wing’s alert posture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gaspar Cortez)

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The Landing Zone

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Gerald Castillo, left, 48th Operations Support Squadron radar approach control watch supervisor, conducts an operational check of his handheld radio to communicate landing zone operations at RAF Lakenheath, England, June 11, 2024. An LZ is a landing surface that could be paved, prepared, or even unprepared like a dirt strip or an old, closed runway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gaspar Cortez)

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The Landing Zone

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Matthew Krol, 48th Operations Support Squadron radar airfield and weather systems technician, uses his range finder to determine if the tree line is at a safe distance for a landing zone at RAF Lakenheath, England, June 11, 2024. LZs would be used to extend Global Reach where traditional airfields do not exist, but the demand for aircraft services such as refueling, re-arming, overnight stays, or even diverting would be necessary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gaspar Cortez)

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Lakenheath's F-35 Training Facility: Enhancing Skills and Readiness

Airman 1st Class Michael Macedo, 495th Fighter Generation Squadron technician, works on a F-135 engine at the F-35A Lighting II field training detachment facility RAF Lakenheath, England, June 6, 2024. The courses are designed for technicians who have been working on the aircraft for six to 12 months and have already completed technical training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Salazar)

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Lakenheath's F-35 Training Facility: Enhancing Skills and Readiness

Airmen from the 493rd and 495th Fighter Generation Squadrons work on a F-135 engine at the F-35A Lighting II field training detachment facility RAF Lakenheath, England, June 6, 2024. The F-35 FTD facility is integral to the formal training courses essential for maintaining and operating the F-35 platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Salazar)

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Lakenheath's F-35 Training Facility: Enhancing Skills and Readiness

Airmen from the 493rd and 495th Fighter Generation Squadrons discuss the different parts of a F-135 engine at RAF Lakenheath, England, June 6, 2024. The infrastructure of the new facility supports 13 instructors and can host up to 65 students daily at maximum training demand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Salazar)

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Lakenheath's F-35 Training Facility: Enhancing Skills and Readiness

Airmen from the 493rd and 495th Fighter Generation Squadrons gather tools needed for the task at the F-35A Lighting II field training detachment facility RAF Lakenheath, England, June 6, 2024. The infrastructure of the new facility supports 13 instructors and can host up to 65 students daily at maximum training demand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Salazar)

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Lakenheath's F-35 Training Facility: Enhancing Skills and Readiness

Airmen from the 493rd and 495th Fighter Generation Squadrons watch a training video at the F-35 Lightning II training facility on RAF Lakenheath, England, June 6, 2024. The F-35 FTD facility is integral to the formal training courses essential for maintaining and operating the F-35 platform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Salazar)

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240606-F-YM277-1078

U.S. Air Force Capt. Patrick Pearce, 493rd Fighter Squadron pilot, boards an F-35A Lightning II during Ramstein 1v1 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 6, 2024. Ramstein 1v1 is U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s first-ever basic fighter maneuvers exercise at Ramstein AB, during which military aviators from nine NATO countries engaged in a friendly, tactical exercise to test their rapid decision-making and precise reactions to adversary maneuvers in a high-pressure, demanding setting. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Megan Beatty)

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240606-F-YM277-1050

Ten F-35A Lightning IIs receive maintenance during Ramstein 1v1 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 6, 2024. Ramstein 1v1, U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s first-ever basic fighter maneuvers exercise at Ramstein AB, included 37 fighter aircraft from nine NATO countries such as F-35A Lightning IIs; F-16 Fighting Falcons; Eurofighter Typhoons; Dassault Rafale Cs; F/A-18

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240606-F-YM277-1300

An F-35A Lightning II flies during Ramstein 1v1 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 6, 2024. Ramstein 1v1, U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s first-ever basic fighter maneuvers exercise at Ramstein AB, included 37 fighter aircraft from nine NATO countries such as F-35A Lightning IIs; F-16 Fighting Falcons; Eurofighter Typhoons; Dassault Rafale Cs; F/A-18 Hornets and Douglas A-4 Skyhawks. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Megan Beatty)

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240606-F-YM277-1517

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Cote, 493rd Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, salutes Royal Norwegian Air Force Col. Martin Tesli, F-35A Lightning II pilot, after a flight during Ramstein 1v1 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 6, 2024. Ramstein 1v1 is U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s first-ever basic fighter maneuvers exercise at Ramstein AB, during which military aviators from nine NATO countries engaged in a friendly, tactical exercise to test their rapid decision-making and precise reactions to adversary maneuvers in a high-pressure, demanding setting. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Megan Beatty)

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JOSHUA O. “CATA” ARKI

Colonel Peter Lee is the 48th Operations Group Commander, 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath. He is responsible for all flight operations for RAF Lakenheath-assigned aircraft, including two F-15E squadrons, two F-35 squadron, and the standup of a second F-35 squadron.

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Lakenheath's F-35 Training Facility: Enhancing Skills and Readiness

Airman 1st Class Michael Macedo, 495th Fighter Generation Squadron technician, works on a F-135 engine at the F-35A Lighting II field training detachment facility RAF Lakenheath, England, June 6, 2024. The infrastructure of the new facility supports 13 instructors and can host up to 65 students daily at maximum training demand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Salazar)

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