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  • A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron prepares to depart Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, to Aalborg Air Base, Denmark, Oct. 30, 2020. Agile combat employment within the Baltic airspace and surrounding nations is key to regional defense and stability. Collective training events enhance the ability of NATO forces to work together effectively to fight from varying locations and respond to any threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

    48FW supports Baltic region combined readiness exercise

    ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England – Airmen and F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing deployed to Aalborg Air Base, Denmark in support of a combined readiness exercise in the Baltic region, Oct. 30, 2020. Participating countries include Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium and the U.S.
  • F-15E Strike Eagles and F-15C Eagles assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing line the taxiway prior to takeoffs in support of exercise Point Blank 20-4 at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 10, 2020. Exercises like Point Blank increase interoperability and collective readiness with other NATO forces, deter potential adversaries and ensure the skies above the European theater remain sovereign. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessi Monte)

    48th Fighter Wing participates in exercise Point Blank 20-4

  • U.S. Army Spc. Jillita Grier-Watford, Armed Forces Network Europe broadcaster, meets Gen. Jeff Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, conducts an interview during the 2019 Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, England, July 19, 2019. This year’s RIAT commemorated the 70th anniversary of NATO and highlighted the United States’ enduring commitment to its European allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Zima)

    RIAT 2019 showcases U.S. commitment to NATO alliance

    The world’s largest military air show brought nations from all over the world to RAF Fairford for the Royal International Air Tattoo July 19-21.  RIAT 2019 commemorated 70 years since the formation of NATO, and 50 years since the first manned moon landing. The three-day event saw more than 175,000 attendees and 245 different aircraft from 39 air arms, which represented 25 nations. From those nations, 48 air chiefs or their representatives attended the show.
  • 48th Fighter Wing Airmen reunite with their families at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Oct. 16, 2018. F-15E Strike Eagles and Airmen from the 494th Fighter Squadron and supporting units across the 48th Fighter Wing returned from a six-month deployment to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John A. Crawford)

    Deployers return to Lakenheath

    F-15E Strike Eagles and Airmen from the 494th Fighter Squadron and supporting units across the 48th Fighter Wing have returned from a six-month deployment to an undisclosed location.
  • Capt. John-Charles Laws, U.S. Forces Afghanistan National Security Justice Development Directive legal advisor, poses for a photo Jan. 4, 2018 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.

    Deployed Lakenheath captain helps shape Afghan legal system

    A country’s criminal justice system is the set of agencies and processes established by governments to control crime and impose penalties on those who violate laws. Capt. John-Charles Laws, U.S. Forces Afghanistan National Security Justice Development Directive legal advisor, has a unique job providing advice and helping shape the Afghan legal system at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.
  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Clint Guenther, 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron detachment commander, presents the key to the Baltic Air Policing mission to Royal Dannish air force commander Col. Uffe Holstener during the official Baltic Air Policing hand-over, take-over ceremony at Šiauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Jan. 8, 2018. This is Denmark's sixth Baltic Air Policing rotation since operations began in 2004. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

    RAF Lakenheath jets complete Baltic Air Policing rotation

    The 493rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, belonging to the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, handed over the reigns for NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission to Denmark at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Jan. 8.
  • Allied Air Command inter-nation orienteering competitors run through a course at Brandon Country Park, England, Nov. 15. Members of multiple NATO nations participated in the event, which featured teams from the Belgium Air Force, Polish Air Force, Royal Netherlands Air Force, German Air Force, Royal Air Force, and the U.S. Air Forces in Europe.

    AIRCOM orienteering championships held at RAF Lakenheath

    The Allied Air Command Inter-Nation Orienteering Championships were hosted by the Lakenheath Fitness & Sports Center here Nov. 13 – 16.
  • An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, lands after a sortie in support of Tactical Leadership Programme 16-3 at Los Llanos Air Base, Spain, Sept. 26. The training prepares NATO and allied forces’ flight leaders to serve as mission commanders, lead coalition force air strike packages, and provide tactical air expertise to NATO agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

    494th completes TLP training

    U.S. Air Force and allied partners completed multi-lateral training for NATO Tactical Leadership Programme 16-3 here, Oct. 7.The 494th Fighter Squadron participated in the month-long training, which focused on preparing flight leaders to become coalition air force mission commanders with instruction on tactical composite air operations and
  • Royal Netherlands air force Capt. Tim Peijneburg, pilot from Leeuwarden Airbase, The Netherlands, returns a salute from U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Augustine, 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, after they return each other's flags from being flown at Tactical Leadership Programme 16-3 at Los Llanos Air Base, Spain, Sept. 26. Training programs like TLP showcase how the U.S. works side-by-side with NATO Allies and partners every day, training to meet future security challenges as a unified force. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

    Keeping partnerships prosperous at TLP

    When the U.S. Air Force supports contingency operations in a deployed environment, it usually does so with the help of other NATO nations. Training courses like NATO Tactical Leadership Programme 16-3 strengthen the NATO alliance by providing an opportunity for participating nations to work alongside their supporting partners, both on the
  • F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, sit on the flightline after a day of flying in support of Tactical Leadership Programme 16-3 at Los Llanos Air Base, Spain Sep. 15. The training prepares NATO and allied forces’ flight leaders to serve as mission commanders, lead coalition force air strike packages, and provide tactical air expertise to NATO agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Emerson Nuñez)

    494th leads at TLP

    F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, sit on the flightline after a day of flying in support of Tactical Leadership Programme 16-3 at Los Llanos Air Base, Spain Sep. 15. The training prepares NATO and allied forces’ flight leaders to serve as mission commanders, lead coalition force air
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