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Aug. 30, 2019
Liberty Wing participates in exercise Point Blank 19-4

Aircrew assigned to 494th Fighter Squadron prepare to taxi in support of exercise Point Blank 19-4 at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Aug. 29, 2019. Point Blank is a joint U.S. and U.K. that occurs regularly throughout the year, with varying participation from NATO allies and training
Aug. 20, 2019
48th Fighter Wing participates in exercise Typhoon Warrior

The 494th Fighter Squadron participated in the Royal Air Force combat training exercise, Typhoon Warrior, over the skies of England, Aug. 13 through Aug. 23, 2019.
Jan. 8, 2019
492nd AMU: Bleed Blue

492nd Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs prepare to conduct aircraft launch procedures at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Jan. 7, 2019. 492nd AMU Airmen maintain the world's premier multi-role fighter, the F-15E Strike Eagle to ensure RAF Lakenheath remains combat-ready. (U.S. Air Force
Oct. 25, 2018
Deployers return to Lakenheath

F-15E Strike Eagles and Airmen from the 494th Fighter Squadron and supporting units across the 48th Fighter Wing have returned from a six-month deployment to an undisclosed location.
Aug. 13, 2018
RAF Mildenhall supports sovereign skies in Iceland

KC-135 Stratotankers from the 100th Air Refueling Wing refueled F-15C/D Eagles from RAF Lakenheath in support of NATO’s Icelandic Air Surveillance mission Aug. 10, 2018.
June 28, 2018
Honorary commanders gain first-hand experience of RAF Mildenhall mission

Honorary commanders flew on a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker to gain an insight into the 100th Air Refueling Wing mission during RAF Mildenhall Honorary Commanders Day June 26.The Honorary Commanders’ program brings together dignitaries and leaders from the community in an effort to foster
Nov. 16, 2017
Demolition ceremony breaks ground for F-35 infrastructure

A demolition ceremony here Nov. 8 marked the first physical step in developing the infrastructure needed for the 48th Fighter Wing’s future F-35A Lightning II squadrons.