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Tom Burkett, Troop Rewards director, coins the son of a 48th Fighter Wing Airman, Nov. 21, at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England. Troop Rewards travels to Europe every other year and gives 100 families a year a free vacation. This year, 10 families on RAF Lakenheath received free vacations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield) Troop Rewards provides free vacations for 10 Liberty Airmen
Troop Rewards provided all-expenses-paid family vacations to 10 48th Fighter Wing Airmen Nov. 21, at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England.
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Col. Bradley Nielsen, 48th Medical Group deputy commander, speaks during an emergency management event at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Nov. 17. Representatives from 17 U.K. emergency service organizations, as well as 24 U.S. military first responders, learned about both programs during the meeting. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield) UK first responders visit 48th FW discuss emergency management
The 48th Medical Group hosted U.K. civilian emergency responders at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Nov. 17.
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Lt. Col. William Vause, 48th Fighter Wing F-35 program integration officer, gave members of the site activation task force a tour of current infrastructure and facilitiessites for the F-35A Lightning II at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, Nov. 14, 2017. The SATAF convenes regularly to facilitate the F-35beddown, which is scheduled to begin in November 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Longoria/Released) Task force preps 48th FW for F-35 mission
With the F-35A Lightning II aircraft scheduled to join the 48th Fighter Wing’s inventory, the third Site Activation Task Force convened here, Nov. 14-17.“The purpose of this is to look at all the things that need to be done in order to position the F-35 and have the first aircraft arrival in Nov. 2021,” said Lt. Col William Vause, 48th FW F-35
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The 48th Force Support Squadron Education Center, along with the National Testing Center, hosted a testing marathon Nov. 14-18 at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England. The marathon saved the Air Force $97,928 in tuition assistance, and Liberty Airmen earned 597 credit hours. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier) 48th FW testing marathons save Air Force $342,000
The 48th Force Support Squadron Education Center, along with the National Testing Center, hosted a testing marathon Nov. 14-18, at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England.Testing marathons, which usually take place once a quarter, are a chance for Airmen to take CLEP tests to earn credits toward their Community College of the Air Force degrees or other
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A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, prepares to take off Nov. 10, during Exercise Salamander at Cazaux Air Base, France. Two Pave Hawks and approximately 100 Airmen from the 56th and 57th RQSs are involved in the joint training exercise with French air force members and helicopters. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Eric Burks) Exercise Salamander concludes
Exercise Salamander, a joint training exercise involving U.S. and French air force aircraft and airmen concluded at Cazaux Air Base, France, Nov. 18.
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An F-15E Strike Eagle, from the 492nd Fighter Squadron, takes off for a night sortie April 7, 2016. The 48th Fighter Wing is currently conducting night flying training this month from RAF Lakenheath. Nighttime flying operations are required to maintain aircrew proficiency and ensure our pilots remain ready to meet future challenges. For low-flying aircraft and aircraft-related noise concerns, please contact the RAF Lakenheath Command Post at 01638 524 800. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Eric Burks/Released) RAF Lakenheath to conduct night flying
11/14/2016-The 48th Fighter Wing is currently conducting night flying training this month from RAF Lakenheath.Nighttime flying operations are required to maintain aircrew proficiency and ensure our pilots remain ready to meet future challenges.For low-flying aircraft and aircraft-related noise concerns, please contact the RAF Lakenheath Command
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U.S. Air Force Col. Evan Pettus, 48th Fighter Wing commander, receives a wreath at the Cambridge American Cemetery in Cambridge, England, Nov. 11. Distinguished visitors and veterans were invited to participate in the ceremony by placing wreathes along the Tablets of the Missing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield) Veterans honored at Cambridge American Cemetery
Service members and civilians gathered for a Veterans Day ceremony at the Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial in Cambridge, England, Nov. 11.
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Two U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawks assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, prepare to take off with a French air force EC-725 Caracal assigned to the 1/67 Pyrénées Squadron, Nov. 7 during Exercise Salamander at Cazaux Air Force Base, France. Participation in joint exercises allows U.S. forces to bolster relationships and interoperability with international partners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Eric Burks) 56th, 57th RQSs train at Exercise Salamander
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 56th and 57th Rescue Squadrons are participating in Exercise Salamander here through Nov. 18. Two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters assigned to the 56th Rescue Squadron and approximately 100 Airmen are involved in the joint training exercise with French air force members and helicopters. Lt. Col. Bernard Smith, 56th RQS
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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Doherty, 82nd Training Wing commander, visits Detachment 16 at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Nov. 3. Although the detachment is considered a tenant unit on RAF Lakenheath, it falls under the 82nd TRW’s command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Abby L. Finkel) 82nd TRW commander visits Det 16 at RAF Lakenheath
Brig. Gen. Patrick Doherty, 82nd Training Wing commander from Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, visited Detachment 16 at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Nov. 3.
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Zombies wait for Airmen and their families during the Zombie Run at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Oct. 31. Zombies were seen arising from various locations across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield) Zombie outbreak at RAF Lakenheath
Several zombies were sighted chasing Airmen and their families during the Zombie Run Oct. 31 here.
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