Nov. 17, 2023 USVF and UKAF come together to honor fallen service members Members of the 48th Fighter Wing, 100th Air Refueling Wing, and 501st Combat Support Wing participated in ceremonies across England.
June 27, 2023 JLTVs set to take the streets of RAF Lakenheath JLTVs provide a generational leap in capability from the current Humvees and base personnel should expect to see them in and around the base starting this July.
Jan. 25, 2023 RAF Mildenhall hosts U.K. Chief’s Summit The U.K. Chief’s Summit is a multi-day event focusing on building connections between the highest ranking personnel from U.S. Air Force bases across the U.K. by continuing to develop the highest level of enlisted leadership.
Jan. 12, 2023 Liberty Wing becomes first U.S. base to earn “Full Assurance” rating in the UK The Liberty Wing made history after becoming the first U.S. fighter wing and operational base to receive a “Full Assurance” rating from the RAF Inspector of Explosives during its annual inspection in 2022, at RAF Lakenheath, England.
July 26, 2022 48 FW Airman named one of 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year One of the Airmen selected this year is Senior Airman Demarion Davis, 48th Communications Squadron TEMPEST manager, stationed here at RAF Lakenheath.
April 20, 2022 48th Fighter Wing welcomes new flagships The 48th Fighter Wing welcomed two new F-35A Lightning IIs to its fleet, April 16, 2022. The aircraft will serve as the flagships of the 493rd and 495th Fighter Squadrons. The F-35 provides the Liberty Wing with a combination of low observability and multi-mission capability.
June 14, 2021 POTUS visits Team Mildenhall as first trip Overseas President Joe Biden visited Royal Air Force Mildenhall during his first trip overseas since becoming president. President Biden highlighted the military families, as well as the work that the members of the tri-base community does to protect our nation's security.
March 22, 2021 48th FW ACE’s Baltic Trident ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Aircraft from the 492nd and 493rd Fighter Squadrons, and a small body of Airmen participated in exercise Baltic Trident at Ämari Air Base, Estonia, March 15-19, 2021.
March 10, 2021 Eagle Scout project honors 48th FW heritage ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- The Liberty Wing has a rich history dating back to before World War II. Decades of service members have walked the grounds and played their role in shaping the 48th Fighter Wing as it stands today.
Jan. 14, 2021 Agile Combat Employment: the future of the 48th Fighter Wing ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England — The 492nd Fighter Squadron completed a three-day Agile Combat Employment exercise at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 13, 2020.