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A volunteer from the 48th Logistics Readiness Squadron poses for a portrait at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Oct. 21, after having a simulated bruise applied to her eye . The bruise was applied as part of this year’s Black Eye Campaign, an event put on to raise awareness for domestic violence. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Eli Chevalier) Black Eye Campaign raises domestic violence awareness
Everyone in the office glanced up to greet their usually-cheery coworker. They averted their eyes when she walked in, and the Airman pretended not to notice, forcing a smile, applying a fragile look of indifference.Eventually, one of her fellow Airmen approached her and asked if she was alright, staring at the prominent dark-purple bruise covering
0 10/27
2016
Fresh fruits and vegetables line Commissary shelves at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Oct. 14. Maintaining a healthy diet is an integral part of weight management and living a healthy lifestyle. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Abby L. Finkel) 48 MDG tips for healthy lifestyle success
The key to losing weight and keeping it off is to develop healthy eating and exercise habits that can be maintained long-term.
0 10/17
2016
A young Maj. Gen. Chesley G. Peterson. Peterson. (Courtesy photo/The Roger Freeman Collection/The American Air Museum in Britain) 48 FW History: Youngest colonel in USAF
He was a decorated World War II fighter pilot who, at the age of 23, became the youngest Airman in history to be promoted to the rank of colonel.
0 10/11
2016
U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Col. George E. Hardy, a Tuskegee Airman, stands next to his former P-51D Mustang at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Oct. 4, 2016. The Tuskegee Airmenwere an all African-American fighter group during World War II and consisted of more than 900 pilots who maintained and flew combat missions while overseas.  (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield) Tuskegee Airman reunites with Red Tail
Expressions of excitement and astonishment were painted on the faces of onlookers, as a relic from World War II flew down the flightline at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Oct. 4.
0 10/07
2016
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sheree Luckey, 48th Force Support Squadron First-term Airman Course non-commissioned officer in-charge, explains the concept of the three Ds during a Green Dot general overview training at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 9. To sign up for a class, visit the Green Dot SharePoint and select one of the classes provided weekly. If assistance is required, contact your unit training manager or call DSN: 226-2882. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield) Green Dot: The first step in preventing violence
“No one has to do everything, but everyone has to do something,” is the mantra of the Green Dot initiative, which aims to develop a culture of intolerance to violence, throughout the Air Force.
0 9/15
2016
Small crosses line the base of the Omaha Beach memorial in Normandy, France, Sept. 4. Liberty Wing Airmen visited the beach as part of a chapel-sponsored resiliency trip. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Abby L. Finkel) Connecting with brothers-in-arms past, present
The atmosphere on the bus, normally upbeat and light-hearted, was solemn.
0 9/09
2016
The Dirt Boyz, 48th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and construction equipment Airmen, dig a foundation at RAF Lakenheath, England, Aug. 16. Dirt Boyz are trained to operate many different types of heavy machinery, such as excavators, backhoes, asphalt rollers and airfield sweepers. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Abby L. Finkel) Leading Boyz
The 48th Civil Engineer Squadron’s pavements and construction equipment Airmen, known as the Dirt Boyz, aren’t afraid to work hard and get a little dirty to keep the base running smoothly.
0 9/01
2016
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gabriel Roth, 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief stands next the F-15E Strike Eagle that he maintains in support of Red Flag 16-4 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada Aug 17. This is Roth’s first Red Flag experience since being stationed at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England in 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew) Maintenance keeps Mad Hatters in the fight
F-15E Strike Eagles from the 492nd Fighter Squadron have been logging a lot of flight time in support of exercise Red Flag 16-4 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Each sortie puts a lot of wear and tear on the aircraft, and without the skillful attention of the 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, they’d never make it off the ground.
0 8/25
2016
Joint-force medical personnel carry a simulated casualty from a CH-47 Chinook during exercise Combat Joint Atlantic Serpent at Royal Air Force Brize Norton, England, July, 25. CJAS is a week-long field training exercise where joint-force medical personnel conduct aeromedical evacuation simulations to  increase interoperability between partnering nations and services during the transfer of injured individuals. (U.S. Air Force photo /Senior Airman Nigel Sandridge) 48th MDG undergoes aeromedical training alongside US, UK forces
Airmen from the 48th Medical Group joined forces with fellow U.S. Marines, U.S. Army and U.S. Navy service members, along with U.K. allies, to participate in exercise Combined Joint Atlantic Serpent at Royal Air Force Brize Norton, England, July 25.
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2016
A 48th Fighter Wing Airman experiences a Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Cockpit Demonstrator at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 21. Liberty Airmen from various units across the base were given the opportunity to utilize the simulator for a first-hand look at how the base’s future aircraft will operate. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Erin Trower) Liberty Airmen: A futuristic view of the F-35
In the coming years, a fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II aircraft will arrive at their new home – here at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England. Extensive planning is already underway, to allow for the eventual bed-down of the F-35s. But well before F-35 pilots, maintainers and other essential personnel can arrive and start executing the
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2016
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