• Keeping the mission moving: 48th Vehicle Maintenance

    The success of any mission relies on more than just pilots and aircraft - it depends on the hard work of the Airmen ensuring ground operations run smoothly. At RAF Lakenheath, vehicle maintainers play a crucial role in keeping the fleet operational, with bobtails being one of the most

  • 48th CMS hosts Spouse Integration Day

    The 48th Component Maintenance Squadron (CMS) at RAF Lakenheath, England welcomed spouses for an inside look at the mission essential behind-the-scenes work during its Spouse Integration Day.

  • F-35 crew chiefs complete their first F-15E hot pit refuel

    The 48th Fighter Wing strengthened its mission-ready force by certifying F-35A Lightning II crew chiefs to conduct hot pit refueling for their first time on F-15E Strike Eagles during Exercise Point Blank 25-1, Jan. 27-28, at RAF Marham.

  • US, RAF partners host Point Blank 25-1

    The 48th Fighter Wing and Royal Air Force co-hosted the exercise Point Blank 25-1 across multiple installations within the United Kingdom Jan. 21-31. The historic Agile Combat Employment (ACE) exercise, originating from the WWII Allied bomber offensive POINTBLANK, now conducted regularly at RAF

  • Liberty Wing Airmen return from deployment

    The 492nd Fighter Squadron and 492nd Fighter Generation Squadron recently redeployed with several F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft and supporting units after conducting missions within the U.S. Air Forces Central Command Area of Responsibility, where they supported coalition forces and citizens.