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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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48 FW Airman named one of 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, 3rd Air Force commander, coins Senior Airman Demarion Davis, 48th Communications Squadron TEMPEST Manager, on his announcement of being named one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year, June 28, 2022 at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England. This award recognizes 12 outstanding enlisted personnel for superior leadership, job performance, community involvement, and personal achievements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Koby Saunders)

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USAF Academy cadets shadow Liberty Wing

A F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron takes off for a familiarization flight for a U.S. Air Force Academy cadet at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 26. The cadets are participating in “Operation Air Force,” a two-week program in which they are able to see and experience the Air Force mission being accomplished first-hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

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USAF Academy cadets shadow Liberty Wing

A F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron takes off for a familiarization flight for a U.S. Air Force Academy cadet at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 26. The cadets are participating in “Operation Air Force,” a two-week program in which they are able to see and experience the Air Force mission being accomplished first-hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

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USAF Academy cadets shadow Liberty Wing

A U.S. Air Force Academy cadet secures himself into an F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron in preparation for a familiarization flight at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 26. The cadets are participating in “Operation Air Force,” a two-week program in which they are able to see and experience the Air Force mission being accomplished first-hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

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USAF Academy cadets shadow Liberty Wing

A pilot assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron and a U.S. Air Force Academy cadet approach an F-15E Strike Eagle at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 26. The cadets are participating in “Operation Air Force,” a two-week program in which they are able to see and experience the Air Force mission being accomplished first-hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

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USAF Academy cadets shadow Liberty Wing

48th Fighter Wing pilots and U.S. Air Force Academy cadets walk down the ramp prior to a familiarization flight at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 26. The cadets are participating in “Operation Air Force,” a two-week program in which they are able to see and experience the Air Force mission being accomplished first-hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

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USAF Academy cadets shadow Liberty Wing

U.S. Air Force Academy cadets speak with 48th Fighter Wing pilots prior to their familiarization flight with the 494th Fighter Squadron at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 26. The cadets are participating in “Operation Air Force,” a two-week program in which they are able to see and experience the Air Force mission being accomplished first-hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

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USAF Academy cadets shadow Liberty Wing

Pilots assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron and a U.S. Air Force Academy cadet prepare for a familiarization flight at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 26. The cadets are participating in “Operation Air Force,” a two-week program in which they are able to see and experience the Air Force mission being accomplished first-hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhonda Smith)

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USAF Academy cadets shadow Liberty Wing

A U.S. Air Force Academy cadet climbs into an F-15E Strike Eagle prior to a familiarization flight at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 26. The cadets are participating in “Operation Air Force,” a two-week program in which they are able to see and experience the Air Force mission being accomplished first-hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhonda Smith)

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493rd FS returns to Lakenheath

A U.S. Air Force member from the 48th Fighter Wing reunites with his family at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 12, 2019. Members of the 493rd Fighter Squadron and 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron were deployed to an undisclosed location for six months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

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493rd FS returns to Lakenheath

A U.S. Air Force member from the 48th Fighter Wing reunites with his family at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 12, 2019. Members of the 493rd Fighter Squadron and 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron were deployed to an undisclosed location for six months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

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493rd FS returns to Lakenheath

A U.S. Air Force member from the 48th Fighter Wing reunites with his family at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 12, 2019. Members of the 493rd Fighter Squadron and 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron were deployed to an undisclosed location for six months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield)

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