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Liberty Wing EOD hosts international exercise with NATO allies

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Salinardi, 48th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal equipment non-commissioned officer in charge, uses a mirror to assess entrance safety during a practice exercise at RAF Feltwell, England, May 16, 2024. Numerous NATO Allies participated in the first international exercise held by the Liberty Wing’s EOD team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez)

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Liberty Wing EOD hosts international exercise with NATO allies

A 48th Civil Engineer Squadron Airman cuts wire for a static display during an international training exercise at RAF Feltwell, England, May 16, 2024. Numerous NATO Allies participated in the first international exercise held by the Liberty Wings explosive ordnance disposal team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexander Vasquez)

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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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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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Attendees gather for the Beja International Airshow at Air Base No. 11 in Beja, Portugal, June 2, 2024. The airshow provided the 48th Fighter Wing the opportunity to feature two fifth-generation aircraft as static displays, aimed to showcase examples of air superiority in the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)

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A Swiss Air Force Eurocopter AS532 Cougar performs during The Beja International Airshow at Air Base No. 11 in Beja, Portugal, June 2, 2024. The air show featured aerial demonstrations from NATO partner nations and static exhibitions featuring aircraft from the U.S. Air Force and other participating countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, Third Air Force commander, poses with 48th Fighter Wing Airmen in front of a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron during the Beja International Airshow at Air Base No. 11 in Beja, Portugal, June 2, 2024. The participation of 48th Fighter Wing Airmen in the Beja International Airshow bolstered the military ties between the U.S. and Portugal, highlighting their dedication to NATO and collective defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brandon Givens, 48th Security Forces Squadron response force member, salutes Lt. Col. Grant “Shooter” Saum, 493rd Fighter Squadron commander, at Air Base No. 11 in Beja, Portugal, June 3, 2024. The 48th Fighter Wing participated in the Beja International Airshow 2024, reinforcing U.S. European Command’s theater strategy and showcasing the Liberty Wing’s steadfast commitment to its European Allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)

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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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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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