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June 10, 2026
All USAFE-based Airmen Living in Dormitories Now Eligible for Temporary Lodging Allowance upon departure

Effective June 9, 2026, unaccompanied service members stationed throughout USAFE, who reside in barracks or dormitories, may be eligible to receive Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA) upon departure from their overseas duty station.
June 8, 2026
Liberty Wing strengthens Allied interoperability during Ramstein Flag 26

The 48th Fighter Wing began its participation in Exercise Ramstein Flag 26 June 8, demonstrating its ability to integrate with NATO Allies and execute distributed operations on NATO’s eastern flank.Held across Europe, from Norway to Spain, RAFL26 is the first NATO Air Component-led multinational
June 3, 2026
48 FW unveils Operation El Dorado Canyon 40th anniversary paint scheme

The 48th Fighter Wing hosted a ceremony to honor the 40th anniversary of Operation El Dorado Canyon, unveiling an F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft clad in a heritage paint scheme, April 28, 2026.
March 21, 2026
Liberty Wing brings unified effort to Cold Response 26

The 48th Fighter Wing concluded its participation in Exercise Cold Response 26 on March 19, demonstrating its ability to integrate with NATO allies and execute operations in the High North.
March 17, 2026
RAF, RN, USAF weapons integration demonstration

The 48th Maintenance Group weapons standardization section hosted Royal Air Force and Royal Navy members assigned to RAF Marham, England for a weapons standardization briefing and load demonstration on Feb. 17.
March 7, 2026
USAF arrives in Norway for Cold Response 26

U.S. Air Force Airmen and a variety of aircraft arrived at multiple locations in Norway to participate in Cold Response 26, a Norwegian-led, regularly scheduled exercise designed to enhance Allied defense and deterrence capabilities in an intense and challenging Arctic environment.
Feb. 23, 2026
Point Blank: Ready for anything

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 492nd and 493rd Fighter Generation Squadrons traveled from RAF Lakenheath for multinational Exercise Point Blank, an initiative created to increase the tactical proficiency of U.S., U.K. Ministry of Defence and other NATO forces.
Feb. 23, 2026
48th CES EOD holds demonstration for local community

The 48th Civil Engineering Squadron explosive ordnance disposal shop hosted a demonstration for the Feltwell Parish Council and local community members at RAF Feltwell, England on Feb. 13.
Feb. 9, 2026
Point Blank 26: 48 FW demonstrates ACE readiness, adaptability

Under grey skies and relentless wind, rain, and sleet, 10 Airmen from the 48th Fighter Wing demonstrated the wing’s readiness to operate in austere conditions during multinational Exercise Point Blank 26.
Dec. 20, 2025
CSAF, CMSAF visit 48 FW, highlight mission priorities

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach, his wife, Mrs. Cindy Wilsbach, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Wolfe, and his wife, Dr. Doniel Wolfe, visited the 48th Fighter Wing Dec. 19.