• 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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