News

Feb. 15, 2024
48th SFS enhances mission readiness with upgraded infrastructure

The newly introduced facilities include a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Barn, an expanded armory, an expanded guardmount room and a refurbished weapon cleaning area.
Dec. 20, 2023
Make no bones about it: Double celebration as two MWDs retire at RAF Lakenheath

U.S. Air Force Military Working Dogs Ukkie and Cchuy officially retired at a joint ceremony honoring their service, which began with Cchuy immediately lightening the occasion as he barked along to the entire American National Anthem, at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 13, 2023.
June 27, 2023
JLTVs set to take the streets of RAF Lakenheath

JLTVs provide a generational leap in capability from the current Humvees and base personnel should expect to see them in and around the base starting this July.
Sept. 7, 2022
Liberty Wing Airman awarded Bronze Star Medal with Valor

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jeremy D. Mapalo, 48th Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor, the fourth highest military decoration signifying heroism, during a ceremony held Aug. 29, 2022, at RAF Lakenheath, England.

48th SFS enhances mission readiness with upgraded infrastructure