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241126-F-AX516-1221

Italian and Danish arms verification control team members participate in a conventional armed forces-Europe treaty inspection exercise at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 26, 2024. Evaluators observe not only the equipment and operational readiness of a unit, but also the Airmen themselves, gaining valuable insights into their daily routines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)
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241126-F-AX516-1335

48th Fighter Wing Airmen and conventional armed forces-Europe treaty inspection team members pose for a photo at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 26, 2024. Evaluators observe not only the equipment and operational readiness of a unit, but also the Airmen themselves, gaining valuable insights into their daily routines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)
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241126-F-AX516-1164

Italian and Danish arms verification control team members participate in a Conventional Armed Forces-Europe treaty inspection exercise at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 26, 2024. Evaluators observe not only the equipment and operational readiness of a unit, but also the Airmen themselves, gaining valuable insights into their daily routines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)
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241126-F-AX516-1097

Italian and Danish arms verification control team members participate in a Conventional Armed Forces-Europe treaty inspection exercise at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 26, 2024. Evaluators observe not only the equipment and operational readiness of a unit, but also the Airmen themselves, gaining valuable insights into their daily routines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)
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241126-F-AX516-1031

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Olvis, 48th Fighter Wing deputy commander, briefs Italian and Danish arms verification control team members and U.S. service members at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 26, 2024. Evaluators observe not only the equipment and operational readiness of a unit, but also the Airmen themselves, gaining valuable insights into their daily routines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)
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Panthers Return Home

U.S. Airmen from the 48th Fighter Wing reunite with family members at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 8, 2024. F-15E Strike Eagles and their aircrews from the 494th Fighter Squadron, along with supporting units from the 48th Fighter Wing, returned from a seven-month deployment to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seleena Muhammad-Ali)
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RAF Lakenheath's first F-15 to achieve 10,000 flight hours

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle takes off at RAF Lakenheath, July 28, 2023. This particular aircraft has been a part of the Liberty Wing for the past 31 years, originally arriving on September 17, 1992, and recently became the first RAF Lakenheath F-15 of any variant to achieve 10,000 flight hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Delanie Brown)
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RAF Lakenheath's first F-15 to achieve 10,000 flight hours

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Carter Beckman, 492nd Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, prepares to marshal an F-15E Strike Eagle at RAF Lakenheath, England, July 28, 2023.This particular aircraft has accumulated more than 30,000 maintenance hours over its 31 years of service for the Liberty Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Delanie Brown)
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RAF Lakenheath's first F-15 to achieve 10,000 flight hours

U.S. Air Force crew chiefs assigned to the 492nd Fighter Generation Squadron communicate with aircrew at RAF Lakenheath, July 28, 2023. This particular aircraft has accumulated more than 30,000 maintenance hours over its 31 years of service for the Liberty Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Delanie Brown)
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Liberty Wing becomes first U.S. base to earn "Full Assurance" rating in the UK

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bladen Draper, 48th Munitions Squadron stockpile management crew chief, discusses BDU-50 storage requirements with Tom Thompson 48th Fighter Wing Weapon Safety Manger at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan.11, 2023. The stockpile management crew is inspected annually by the United Kingdom’s Explosive Safety Inspection Team (ESIT) to validate adherence to the UK’s safety regulations, which they need to abide by in addition to U.S. standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Salazar)
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Liberty Wing becomes first U.S. base to earn "Full Assurance" rating in the UK

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Baker 48th Munitions Squadron stockpile management crew chief and Senior Airman David Rojas 48th Munitions stockpile management crew chief perform facility maintenance at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 11, 2023. The stockpile management crew is inspected annually by the United Kingdom’s Explosive Safety Inspection Team (ESIT) to validate adherence to the UK’s safety regulations, which they need to abide by in addition to U.S. standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Salazar)
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Liberty Wing becomes first U.S. base to earn "Full Assurance" rating in the UK

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bladen Draper, 48th Munitions Squadron stockpile management crew chief, discusses BDU-50 storage requirements with Tech. Sgt. Jose Lasanta Falcon 48th Fighter Wing Weapons Safety Manager at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan.11, 2023. The storage requirements are one of many the 48th MUNS need to keep within both the U.S. and United Kingdom’s safety regulations.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Salazar)
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Liberty Wing becomes first U.S. base to earn "Full Assurance" rating in the UK

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bladen Draper, 48th Munitions Squadron stockpile management crew chief, discusses BDU-50 storage requirements with Tech. Sgt. Jose Lasanta Falcon and Tom Thompson, 48th Fighter Wing Weapons Safety Managers, at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 11, 2023. The storage requirements are one of many the 48th MUNS need to keep within both the U.S. and United Kingdom’s safety regulations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Salazar)
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Astral Knight 21: Liberty Wing trains with European Allies

U.S. Air Force and Hellenic Air Force personnel join together at the conclusion of exercise Astral Knight, May 21, 2021. The 48th Fighter Wing trained with military forces from Albania, Croatia, Greece, Italy, and Slovenia as well as U.S. units from around European Command enhancing the readiness, strength and cohesion of these alliances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)
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Astral Knight 21: Liberty Wing trains with European Allies

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493th Fighter Squadron parks after a sortie during exercise Astral Knight 21 at Larissa Air Base, Greece, May 21, 2021. During Astral Knight 21, the Liberty Wing sharpened its ability to deploy capable, credible forces to operate from strategic locations, which is enabled by strong regional partnerships critical for a rapid united response to adversaries around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)
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Astral Knight 21: Liberty Wing trains with European Allies

U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles assigned to the 493th Fighter Squadron are parked on the flightline during exercise Astral Knight 21 at Larissa Air Base, Greece, May 21, 2021. The 48th Fighter Wing deployed 12 F-15C/D Eagles and more than 250 Airmen from the 493rd FS, 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and other supporting units to participate in the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)
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Astral Knight 21: Liberty Wing trains with European Allies

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Robert Sawyer (second from left) and Aaron Ruffo (third from left), 493rd Fighter Squadron intel analysts, debrief to pilots assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron during exercise Astral Knight 21 at Larissa Air Base, Greece, May 20, 2021. Astral Knight is a multinational, integrated air and missile defense exercise conducted in the Adriatic Region of Europe designed to enhance interoperability between the U.S. and its NATO allies in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)
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Astral Knight 21: Liberty Wing trains with European Allies

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ted Grigsby, 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels support NCO in-charge, refuels an F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron during exercise Astral Knight 21 at Larissa Air Base, Greece, May 20, 2021. The 48th Fighter Wing trained and integrated with allied NATO nations during Astral Knight 21, May 17 - 21, 2021, strengthening partnerships and rapid deployment capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)
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Astral Knight 21: Liberty Wing trains with European Allies

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Thomas Sullivan, 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs post flight recovery duties on an F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron during exercise Astral Knight 21 at Larissa Air Base, Greece, May 20, 2021. The 48th Fighter Wing deployed 12 F-15C/D Eagles and more than 250 Airmen from the 493rd FS, 748th AMXS and other supporting units to participate in the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)
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Astral Knight 21: Liberty Wing trains with European Allies

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jemara McCoy, 493rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team chief, disarms munitions on an F-15C Eagle assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron during exercise Astral Knight 21 at Larissa Air Base, Greece, May 20, 2021. The 48th Fighter Wing trained and integrated with allied NATO nations during Astral Knight 21, May 17 - 21, 2021, strengthening partnerships and rapid deployment capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)
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