An Airman assigned to the 48th Component Maintenance Squadron loads F-15 fan blades at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, June 13. The 48th CMS is responsible for the installation’s propulsions shop, where ma More
A Lavenham resident observes the vintage weekend festivities in Lavenham, England, May 20, 2018. The Vintage Weekend is an event where village residents are encouraged to dress in 1940s attire, and many events More
A vintage British Supermarine Spitfire arrives at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England May 7. The aircraft was a guest of the 492nd Fighter Squadron for a heritage day fund raising event. (U.S. Air Force photo/T More
A wall with 233 signatures of the U.S. military service members that died in World War II is on display at the Swan Hotel, Lavenham England, Jan. 20, 2020. The 487th Bombardment Group, U.S. Army Air Forces, arr More
The Raytheon Trophy was presented to the 493rd Fighter Squadron during a celebration at the Duxford Imperial War Museum, England, May 13. The 493rd FS received the trophy as the U.S. Air Force’s top fighter squ More
Jim Hvizd, vice president of Raytheon’s Space and Airborne Systems, left, Lt. Col. John Stratton, 493rd Fighter Squadron commander, center, and Gen. Frank Gorenc, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa More
Royal Air Force Lakneheath 494th Fighter Squadron pilots prepare to participate in the MiAmigo 75th anniversary flypast, RAF Lakenheath, England, February 22, 2019. The eight Airmen will fly four F-15E Strike E More
A CV-22 Osprey, assigned to the 352nd Special Operations Wing, conducts a flypast over Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, in honor of the U.S. Air Force’s 73rd Birthday, Sept. 18, 2020. The event also served More
Matt Brown, American Battle Monuments Commission Deputy Superintendent, plants U.S. and U.K. flags at the grave of Sergeant Maurice Robbins, 'Mi Amigo' B-17 Flying Fortress tail gunner, during a wreath-laying s More
Royal Air Force Air Vice Marshal Gerry Mayhew, Air Officer Commanding Number 1 Group, speaks during the eagle squadron ceremony at Royal Air Force Club in London, England, June 29. A special badge, approved by More
The silhouette of soldier stands prominently on a rooftop during a Remembrance Day ceremony for the fallen at Thetford, England Nov. 11, 2018. The ceremony commemorated 100 years since the signing of the Armist More
The 48th Operations Support Squadron hosted a 1940's themed tea party at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, November 8, 2019. The tea party was held to commemorate Remembrance Day and educate Airmen on it's local sign More
A 48th Fighter Wing Honor Guard member presents the American Flag to a Freckleton church pastor during the 75th Freckleton Air Disaster memorial in Freckleton, England Aug. 23, 2019. On Aug. 23, 1944 a World W More
Roy Smith, a Royal Air Force Stirling bomber navigator during World War II, and his wife, Doris, visit RAF Lakenheath, England, Jan. 17, 2016. In 1943, Smith completed an RAF Navigation course and was assigned More
An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron flies through the "Mach Loop" valleys in northern Wales, April 16, 2012. Low flying training operations help both aircrew and support personnel on th More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Scott Ledien (center), 492nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief along with other members from Royal Air Force Station Lakenheath, met Oklahoma Sen. James Inhofe, July 8, 2012, du More
Various models of U.S. military aircraft from bases in Europe and the U.S. are displayed July 10, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England. Participation in this premier event More
U.S. Navy Lt. Adam Farber, Strike Fighter Weapons School Pacific weapons system officer, explains the vast capabilities of the F/A-18E Super Hornet to Benedicte Bastid ATR Aircraft hospitality representative, J More
A Eurofighter Typhoon soars through the rain clouds for thousands of spectators July 12, 2012, during the Farnborough International Air Show in Farnborough, England.
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jose Pimentel, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 maintenance administrator tells visitors about the capabilities of an MV-22B Osprey July 12, 2012, during the Farnborough International More
Air National Guard Lt. Col. June Oldman speaks to members of the Botswana defense force prior to classroom instruction Thebephatswa Air Base, Botswana, Aug. 6, 2012. Oldman is the MEDLITE 12 mission director.
Family and community members of Malwelwe village gather to receive medical treatment during a humanitarian civilian assistance Aug. 7, 2012. The humanitarian civilian assistance was provided by MEDLITE/Southern More
Members of the Botswana Defense Force receive hands-on flight safety training from Airmen assigned to the 156th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron from the North Carolina Air National Guard, as part of MEDLITE 12, More
Sparky the Fire Dog stops for a photo before entering the RAF Lakenheath Base Exchange during Fire Prevention Week Oct. 11, 2012. The base exchange visit was one of several events coordinated by the 48th Civil More
Sparky the Fire Dog greets preschoolers from the Child Development Center West at the base library during Fire Prevention Week Oct. 11, 2012. Throughout the week, the 48th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters c More
A box of 120-volt, U.S. specification, power cords sits in front of an F-15E Strike Eagle Oct. 12. The 48th Fighter Wing is currently switching these cords with 240-volt, European specification, power cords on More
Beth Sebok, 48th Force Support Squadron Youth Center teen program director, checks information about a youth program at the RAF Lakenheath Youth Center, Oct. 12, 2012. Sebok was nominated for a Liberty Spotligh More
Senior Airman Christopher Maskovish, 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman and native of Pierre, S.D., replaces the wing tip of an F-15C Eagle Oct. 16, 2012. This aircraft was turne More
Master Sgt. Christopher Davis, 493rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit lead production superintendent and native of Grenada, Miss., works at his desk Oct. 23, 2012. Davis was recently awarded the Gen. Lew Allen Jr. Tro More
An F-15E Strike Eagle takes off to support an exercise involving joint terminal air controllers Nov. 6, 2012. The Strike Eagle has the capability to fight its way to a target over long ranges, destroy enemy gro More
Staff Sgt. Bryan Randle, 493rd Fighter Squadron aviation resource manager, makes an announcement over the loud speaker Nov. 9, 2012. Aviation resource managers ensure aircrews are trained, equipped and ready to More
Col. Kyle Robinson, 48th Fighter Wing commander, salutes after laying a poppy wreath during a Remembrance Day ceremony, Nov. 11, 2012. The annual ceremony is held in honor of those who have dedicated their live More
Col. Mark Ciero, 48th Fighter Wing vice commander, speaks during a Remembrance Day ceremony Nov. 11, 2012. More than 200 people attended the ceremony, which was hosted by the Martlesham Heath Aviation Society a More
Airman 1st Class Travis Waldrep, 48th Component Maintenance Squadron avionics system journeyman and native of Cherokee, Okla., speaks to Col. Kyle Robinson, 48th Fighter Wing commander, about avionics equipment More
Donna Seaward, Canadian Forces Support Unit education clerk, helps Royal Canadian Air Force Capt. Andrew Webb, RCAF pilot, fill out a registration form at the Canadian Forces U.K. Conference at Eagle’s Landing More
Tech. Sgt. Scott Douglass (center), 372nd Training Squadron, Detachment 16 tactical aircraft maintenance instructor and native of Dayton, Ohio, briefs students on the different capabilities of a landing gear tr More
Airman 1st Class Edgar Diaz, 48th Component Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental systems journeyman, inspects an F-15C Eagle Nov. 27, 2012. Edgar was nominated for a Liberty Spotlight because he di More
Tech. Sgt. Mike Morrison, 56th Rescue Squadron NCO in charge of standards and evaluations and native of Salisbury, Mo., prepares Santa Claus, a North Pole native, to be lowered to the ground from an HH-60G Pave More
Tech. Sgt. Gerald Crates, 48th Civil Engineer Squadron assistant fire chief of health and safety and native of Orange, Calif., participates as an exercise evaluator during a Phase II Exercise and explains fire More
Melissa Hawker (left), Norfolk Museum and Archeology Service learning officer, and Randi Dalton (right), Lakenheath Intermediate School gifted teacher, pose for a photo with students who worked on The Friendly More
A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels an F-15E Strike Eagle from the 48th Fighter Wing during exercise Red Diamond Dec. 13, 2012. The Liberty Wing recently teamed up with the Royal Air Force for the exercise to prepare More
Children and volunteers participate in a Kids on the Move class at the Lakenheath Elementary School Gym on Dec. 13, 2012. The RAF Lakenheath Health and Wellness Center developed KOTM to help children become mor More
Airman 1st Class Anthony McFarlin, 48th Security Forces Squadron response force member, uses a radio to call back to dispatch Dec. 14, 2012. McFarlin was nominated for a Liberty Spotlight because he displays th More
Katie (left), 6, and Jazmine, 8, work on Christmas crafts during the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Annual Christmas Party, which was held for U.K. children at the Jubilee Center Dec. 17, 2012. The event, More
Senior Airman Chris Dalton, 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman and native of Astoria, Ore., applies a Liberty Wing patch stencil to an F-15C Eagle Dec. 18, 2012. Each stencil is More
Airman 1st Class Devonte Edmond, 48th Force Support Squadron career development technician, files paperwork Dec. 27, 2012. Edmond was nominated for a Liberty Spotlight, because he displays the core value of “Se More
Tech. Sgt. Patrick Ledbetter, 56th Rescue Squadron flight engineer and native of Wichita Fall, Texas, shows Jake Snowling, a 15-year-old Redgrave resident, a GAU-2C mini-gun on an HH-60G Pave Hawk during a “Pil More
Senior Airman Conswaila Jackson, 48th Munitions Squadron armament systems technician, recycles a cardboard box outside of the 48th Maintenance Group dorm Jan. 11, 2013. Dorm councils initiated a recycling progr More
Airman 1st Class Ivy Collins, 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs pre-flight checks prior to the launch of six F-15C Eagles from the 493rd Fighter Squadron during the Tactical Leadership Pr More
Lt. Col. Mike Casey, 493rd Fighter Squadron commander, prepares for flight in an F-15C Eagle as part of the Tactical Leadership Program Jan. 16, 2013. The 493rd FS is participating in the multinational program, More
Airman 1st Class Craig Engelbrecht, 48th Communications Squadron communication security accountant, reviews accounts Jan. 16, 2013. Engelbrecht was nominated for a Liberty Spotlight, because he displays the cor More
Master Sgt. Kenyu Barnes, 48th Communication Squadron superintendent of knowledge operations, looks for records in the new records housing location in the 48th CS building Jan. 16, 2013. The 48th Fighter Wing r More
Airman 1st Class Ivy Collins, 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs preflight checks prior to the launch of six F-15C Eagles from the 493rd Fighter Squadron during the Tactical Leadership Pro More
F-15C Eagles from the 493rd Fighter Squadron prepare to take-off during the Tactical Leadership Program Jan. 17, 2013. The 493rd FS is participating in the multinational program, which develops key leadership a More
Airmen from the 48th Fighter Wing line up for a buffet lunch at Eagles’ Landing during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Luncheon Jan. 18, 2013. The luncheon also included a special presentation from th More
Tech. Sgt. Ruben TrejoSanchez, 493rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit NCO in charge of maintenance and native of Rapid City, S.D., shows maintainer for a day participants a Guided Bomb Unit -31 and a GBU-10, both iner More
Senior Airman Kelsey Scott, 48th Communications Squadron base software license manager and personal wireless communication systems alternate, modifies a user profile Jan. 24, 2013. Scott was nominated for a Lib More
Airman 1st Class Kyle Rice, 48th Medical Group medical readiness technician, asks Senior Master Sgt. Shawn Petro, 48th Aerospace Medical Squadron superintendent, about promotions Jan. 28, 2013. The Liberty Wing More
Staff Sgt. Julie Gill, 48th Contracting Squadron contract specialist, conducts market research training Jan. 29, 2013. Gill was nominated for a Liberty Spotlight because she displays the core value of “excellen More
Col. Kyle Robinson, 48th Fighter Wing commander, gives the opening remarks during the key spouse recognition luncheon at Eagle’s Landing Feb. 1, 2013. The Key Spouse Program is an Air Force-wide volunteer progr More
Airmen from the 48th Fighter Wing enjoy breakfast buffet at Eagle’s Landing for Black History Month, Feb. 1, 2013. February is Black History Month and has been celebrated widely for many years honoring the achi More
Col. Erik Koda, 48th Aerospace Medicine Squadron commander, and Justin Doze, son of Lt. Col. Elizabeth Anderson-Doze, 48th Aerospace Medicine flight commander, cut a ribbon during a ceremony for the newly refur More
Col. Kyle Robinson, 48th Fighter Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. SaRita Lathan, 48th FW command chief, present Senior Master Sgt. Nicholas Hollinger, 48th Comptroller Squadron superintendent with a medalli More
Maj. (Dr.) Nick Schulte, 48th Dental squadron chief of endodontics, performs a root canal through an operating microscope Feb. 27, 2013. Root canal treatment addresses diseases of the pulpal tissue inside the t More
Staff Sgt. Ryan Almy, 56th Helicopter Maintenance Unit crew chief and Atlanta native, changes a bearing on an HH-60G Pave Hawk March 14, 2013. Airmen of the 56th HMU recently completed phase maintenance on an H More
Staff Sgt. Cody Cerny (right), 56th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, reviews a map of the training area with Staff Sgt. Ryan Hall, 48th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape special More
Airman 1st Class Anthony Poissant (left), U.K. Warbirds player and member of the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, defends the puck from another player during a practice session March 29, 2013. The team is a More
Pararescuemen from the 56th Rescue Squadron pararescuemen, conducted training here May 30, 2013. The cove provided a controlled environment allowing them to focus on their curriculum without being disturbed. Be More
Marine Corps Capt. Brett Jones, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 452 KC-130T Hercules pilot, visits the 48th Operations Support Squadron combat heritage memorial of his brother, Air Force Capt. Kirk Jo More
Tech. Sgt. Christopher Butigieg, 48th Maintenance Group Air Force Repair Enhancement Program manager, and a native of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., helps Col. Matthew Cox, 48th MXG commander, cut a ribbon during a ceremo More
Staff Sgt. Keith Ulrich, 48th Security Forces Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of Armory (center), instructs a group of officers on how to clear an M-9 during the Ability to Survive and Operate Rodeo More
Staff Sgt. Keith Ulrich, 48th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of Armory (center), instructs a group of officers on how to clear an M-9 during Ability to Survive and Operate training in Hangar 7 June 17, More
Senior Airman Nikolas Kinder, 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron phase inspection journeyman, fastens his chin strap prior to riding his motorcycle June 17, 2013. Airmen who ride motorcycles are required to we More
Maj. Barbara Acevedo, assigned to the 48th Medical Group, checks vital signs on a mock victim during a Phase II Exercise June 18, 2013. The exercise tested Liberty Wing airmen on their skills and readiness to e More
Master Sgt. Jeffery Urban, 48th Fighter Wing superintendent of wing inspections, listens to radio correspondence in the smoke of a simulated building fire during a Phase II Exercise June 18, 2013. The Phase II More
An F-15C Eagle from the 493rd Fighter Squadron takes off during a Phase II exercise June 18, 2013. The Phase II tests the medical, operational and overall readiness of Liberty Airmen in a deployed environment. More
Staff Sgt. Keith Ulrich, 48th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of Armory (center), instructs a group of officers on how to clear an M-9 during the Ability to Survive and Operate Rodeo in Hangar 7 June 17, More
Staff Sgt. Jakeith Robinson, 48th Security Forces response force leader, awaits medical attention after getting hit in a simulated attack during an exercise June 19, 2013. The exercise is designed to mimic a de More
Tech. Sgt. Joseph Wendt, 48th Force Support Squadron manpower analyst, takes cover under a table when the alarm sounded during a simulated attack as part of a Phase II exercise June 19, 2013. The purpose for co More
Master Sgt. Sabrina Moseley, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center NCO in charge of the Armed Services Blood Program, Germany, prepares to draw blood from Airman 1st Class Tyler Wineman, 56th Rescue Squadron aircre More
Airmen from the 48th Security Forces Squadron stand in formation awaiting direction during force-on-force training at the Stanford Training Area in Norfolk, July 11, 2013. Members from the 48th SFS conducted a More
Senior Airman Roland Goncalves, 494th Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, wipes down the canopy of an F-15 Eagle at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 24, 2013. Airmen from the 48t More
U.S. Ambassador Barry White receives an F-15 aircraft capabilities briefing from Capt. Nicholas Szala, 493rd Fighter Squadron pilot, during his visit to Bodø Main Air Station, Norway Sept. 20, 2013. The ambass More
Staff Sgt. James Kanrar, 1st Combat Communication electrical power production craftsman, performs maintenance on a generator at Bodø Main Air Station, Norway, Sept. 22, 2013. Kanrar is amongst approximately 600 More
Royal Norwegian Air Force members raise the flags, on Bodø Main Air Station, Norway, Sept. 24, 2013. Approximately 600 personnel deployed from multiple bases within the U.S. Air Forces Europe-Air Forces Africa More
Pilot for a Day participant Stephen Sutton and his mother, Jane Sutton, view the base from the air traffic control tower on Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Oct. 10, 2013. Pilot for a Day, started in 2012, More
The Bury Bombers display their wheelchair basketball skills during an exhibition match at Lakenheath Elementary School on Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Oct. 22, 2013. During the Bombers’ visit, kids gain More
Liberty airmen and family members sign up for the Halloween Zombie Run and receive complimentary T-shirts at the base track on Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Oct. 31, 2013. Runners participated in a 30-mi More
Senior Airman Melissa Lambert, 48th Medical Support Squadron medical laboratory technician, is coined and presented the Everyday Hero award by Chief Master Sgt. Robert L. Sealey, 501st Combat Support Wing comma More
Members of the Brandon, England, community march to the Hillsboro Memorial to participate in the Remembrance Day ceremony in Brandon, Nov. 10, 2013. Remembrance Day, also known as Poppy Day, is observed in the More
Senior Master Sgt. Kirsten Jill Robbins, 48th Fighter Wing legal office superintendent, wears her ceremonial promotion stripes on a bus ride to congratulate her fellow recently-promoted peers at Royal Air Force More
Airmen assigned to the 748th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform maintenance on an HH-60G Pave Hawk at Royal Air Force Leeming, England, Nov. 18, 2013. The 56th Rescue Squadron and 748th AMXS participated in More
Airman 1st Class Johnny Brown, 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs maintenance procedures on an F-15E Strike Eagle prior to the Blue Flag exercise at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Nov. 18, 20 More
Airman 1st Class Roman Contreras, 492nd Fighter Squadron, aircrew flight equipment technician, stitches together a tear on a survival vest prior to the Blue Flag exercise at Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, Nov. 18 More
Members of a KC-135 Stratotanker crew refuel an F-15C Eagle over Iceland during a training mission Nov. 19, 2013. The 48th Air Expeditionary Group has been maintaining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization air More
Staff Sgt. Antonio Abney, 48th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, prepares pilot flight suits during a Phase II exercise at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Nov. 20, 2013. Libe More
Maj. Bill Johnson, 492nd Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations, helps William Chapman, 9, into a junior flight suit during the Duxford Christmas party at the Imperial War Museum Dec. 14, 2013. Estab More
A World War II era P-47 Thunderbolt taxis at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, May 7, 2018. The Thunderbolt accompanied by a Supermarine Spitfire were on display during a heritage day event hosted by the 492 More