Liberty Wing Airmen deploy to bolster U.S. defense posture in Middle East
U.S. Air Force Capt. Austin Carter, 494th Fighter Squadron pilot, and Capt. William Jones, 495th Fighter Squadron weapons system operator, conduct pre-flight checks at RAF Lakenheath, England, during a deployment departure to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 13, 2023. While deployed, the 494th FS will support U.S. Air Forces Central Command and be an engaged, postured and ready partner, supporting coalition forces to assure, deter and defend in an increasingly complex and dynamic security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seleena Muhammad-Ali)