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The 48th Fighter Wing has touched down at Pirkkala Air Base! Our Airmen and F-35A Lightning IIs are already training sho...
04/06/2026

The 48th Fighter Wing has touched down at Pirkkala Air Base!

Our Airmen and F-35A Lightning IIs are already training shoulder-to-shoulder with our Finnish Allies and U.S. Marines to prep for Ramstein Flag 26.

This premier NATO exercise pushes aircrews to the limit against modern electronic warfare and tests our Agile Combat Employment concepts. From cross-service refueling to seamless integration, we're proving that NATO Allies are always stronger together. 💪✈️

Before the jets take off, the real work starts on the line. 🔧Our 48th Fighter Wing maintainers are putting in the hours ...
03/06/2026

Before the jets take off, the real work starts on the line. 🔧

Our 48th Fighter Wing maintainers are putting in the hours at RAF Lakenheath to ensure the fleet is ready for Ramstein Flag 26 in Finland next week. 🇺🇸 🇫🇮

Stay tuned as we prepare to launch. ✈️

It’s that time of year! ☀️✈️ The 48th Fighter Wing and RAF Mildenhall  participated in the annual Suffolk Show, giving t...
01/06/2026

It’s that time of year! ☀️✈️

The 48th Fighter Wing and RAF Mildenhall participated in the annual Suffolk Show, giving the local community a hands-on look at the people, capabilities and missions behind U.S. visiting forces in Suffolk.

From military demonstrations to interactive exhibits, the event highlighted the longstanding connections between U.S. visiting forces and the local community.

American Legion representatives visited RAF Lakenheath to engage with Airmen and leadership on quality of life initiativ...
28/05/2026

American Legion representatives visited RAF Lakenheath to engage with Airmen and leadership on quality of life initiatives impacting the overseas military community. 🪖

Throughout the visit, delegates toured key facilities across the installation to better understand dorm life, morale programs, childcare support and other resources that directly support Airmen and their families.

This Memorial Day, members of the 48th Fighter Wing gathered at the Cambridge American Cemetery to honor and remember th...
26/05/2026

This Memorial Day, members of the 48th Fighter Wing gathered at the Cambridge American Cemetery to honor and remember the service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom.

As we reflect on their courage and legacy, we are reminded that the freedoms we share today were secured through sacrifice, service and enduring partnerships alongside our Allies.

U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa | United States Air Force | U.S. European Command (EUCOM) | NATO | U.S. Department of War | U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa Band | American Battle Monuments Commission

21/05/2026

Allies on Duty, Rivals on the Field 🏈💪

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, service members from the U.S., U.K., France and Germany came together at RAF Lakenheath to strengthen allied partnerships through competition and camaraderie.

📹: SrA Ashley Talley

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🏈 Allied service members from the U.S., U.K., France and Germany came together at RAF Lakenheath for the fourth annual A...
20/05/2026

🏈 Allied service members from the U.S., U.K., France and Germany came together at RAF Lakenheath for the fourth annual Armed Forces Flag Football Tournament, strengthening interoperability, teamwork and partnerships through friendly competition.

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, events like these reflect the enduring relationships and shared values that continue to strengthen cooperation between the United States and allied nations.

📸: TSgt Christine Groening, SSgt Marcus Hardy-Bannerman, SrA Ashley Talley & SrA Sierra Casteel

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🚓 Members of the 48 FW community gathered in observance of National Police Week to honor the dedication, service and sac...
19/05/2026

🚓 Members of the 48 FW community gathered in observance of National Police Week to honor the dedication, service and sacrifice of our military and civilian law enforcement personnel.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in recognizing the defenders who protect our communities every day and remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice. 💙

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📸: TSgt Christine Groening, SrA Delanie Brown and Kiera Cole

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