News

  • Jolly 22: Honoring their legacy

    On Jan. 7, 2014, exactly one year ago today, the tragic loss of Jolly 22 struck the 48th Fighter Wing family.An accident involving an HH-60G Pave Hawk during low-level training took the lives of four heroes.Capt. Sean Ruane, Capt. Christopher Stover, Tech. Sgt. Dale Mathews and Staff Sgt. Afton

  • Commentary - The inspired become the inspiration

    As a military photographer, part of my job is to keep an eye out for creative perspectives and new inspirations to help share the Air Force story with the world.Here at RAF Lakenheath, a young boy recently took part in the Pilot for a Day program which allows children with illnesses or disabilities

  • Air Combat Exercise, Iron Hand 15-2 enhances interoperability

    Pilots from all U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa's fighter airframes came together at Spangdahlem in December to participate in a five-day training exercise called Iron Hand 15-2."Iron Hand 15-2 is unique because it is a U.S.-only air combat exercise with the intent of enhancing

  • Spangdahlem Wing commander relieved of command

    The commander of the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, was relieved of command Dec. 30 due to a loss of faith and confidence in his leadership.Col. Peter M. Bilodeau was removed by Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, the commander of 3rd Air Force. Bilodeau assumed command in July

  • Airmen give gift that keeps on giving

    Members of the 48th Component Maintenance Squadron Green Dragons Rising 6 stepped up and donated £3,250 to Highfield School Ely. The donation will support the school's dance program, giving students the opportunity to have fun and enjoy the benefits of having a weekly dance class.Highfield is one of

  • CSAF visits Team Aviano

    United States Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs, Ms. Heidi H. Grant, and Mrs. Betty Welsh visited Airmen and their families here, Dec. 22, 2014.During their visit to the 31st Fighter Wing, Welsh and Grant received a

  • 100th SFS, MOD Police 'spot' way to improve security, community relations

    Base personnel may notice people at certain positions outside the perimeter fence with large cameras pointed towards the flightline of RAF Mildenhall. For those new to the base and their families, this may be a concern."New Airmen aren't used to seeing people so close to the fence with a camera,"