News

June 20, 2023
Liberty Wing activates first fifth-generation Fighter Generation Squadrons

The idea to break large aircraft maintenance squadrons into smaller FGSs and pairing them up with their respective fighter squadrons aligns with the U.S. Air Force’s Combat Oriented Maintenance Organization (COMO) structure; aimed to foster unity of effort between maintenance and operations as well
May 19, 2023
NY Jets, Liberty Wing host first U.K. vs U.S. flag football game

The matches provided an opportunity for the Partner nations to participate in a military-to-military engagement and further relations through an exchange of a cultural pastime.
April 17, 2023
Transforming Lives: Total knee replacements available at 48th MDG

We are happy to evaluate anyone with persistent knee pain and help discuss treatment options with them. Please get in touch with your primary care team and have them place a referral to Orthopaedics.
Jan. 12, 2023
Liberty Wing becomes first U.S. base to earn “Full Assurance” rating in the UK

The Liberty Wing made history after becoming the first U.S. fighter wing and operational base to receive a “Full Assurance” rating from the RAF Inspector of Explosives during its annual inspection in 2022, at RAF Lakenheath, England.
Dec. 22, 2022
CSAF visits Liberty Wing Airmen standing watch during the holidays

The visit allowed Air Force senior leaders to meet with Airmen and Guardians around U.S. European Command, along with NATO allies, who stand watch 24-7-365 and show appreciation for their efforts and sacrifice.
Nov. 17, 2022
RAF hosts USAF NCOs for leadership collaboration

This event was the second iteration of a new program being spearheaded by both U.S. and Royal Air Force personnel, with the goal of sharing knowledge and experiences in hopes of strengthening bonds between the partner nations.
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.
Aug. 1, 2022
F-35 maintainers keep Lightning ready during exercise PR22

Beneath the blue skies of the Mediterranean, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Aaron Jacobs speaks into his headset in order to be heard over the roar of the engine of the F-35A Lightning II he’s helping launch.Jacobs, his fellow crew chiefs and the fifth-generation fighters they keep airborne are
July 26, 2022
48 FW Airman named one of 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

One of the Airmen selected this year is Senior Airman Demarion Davis, 48th Communications Squadron TEMPEST manager, stationed here at RAF Lakenheath.
July 20, 2022
The 494th FS spearheads a new deployment model

U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron, stationed out of Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, conducted an Agile Combat Employment movement to an undisclosed location, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, July 15, 2022.