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    494FS/FGS MEDAL CEREMONY

    494FS/FGS Medal Ceremony

    494FS/FGS Medal Ceremony    

    Airmen from the 494th Fighter Squadron, 494th Fighter Generation Squadron, and supporting units were recognized for their contributions during a defensive operation against hundreds of one-way attack drones and missiles launched from Iran and Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen against Israel April 13-14, 2024, while deployed in the U.S. Central Command's area of responsibility.

    5 Featured Videos

    Generating airpower under fire

    Generating airpower under fire
    11.15.24 | Courtesy Video | 48FWPA
    Teaser to the upcoming 30-minute documentary highlighting Airmen from the 494th Fighter Squadron and 494th for their contributions during a...
    494th Award Ceremony

    494th Award Ceremony
    11.12.24 | SSgt Gaspar Cortez and SrA Renee Nicole Finona and SrA Olivia Gibson and SrA Seleena Muhammad-Ali and SSgt Allison Payne | 48FWPA
    U.S. Airmen and families gather to recognize Airmen during a ceremony at RAF Lakenheath, England, Nov. 12, 2024. Airmen from the 494th Fighter...
    F-15E B-Roll

    F-15E B-Roll
    11.08.24 | Courtesy Video | 48FWPA
    F-15 B-Roll in support of the 494th FS/FGS Medal Ceremony
    494th FS deploys to bolster U.S. defense posture in the Middle East

    494th FS deploys to bolster U.S. defense...
    10.16.23 | SSgt Gaspar Cortez | 48FWPA
    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron depart RAF Lakenheath, England, for a deployment to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia...
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    46 Featured Images

    Gallantry under fire: RAF Lakenheath honors decorated Airmen for repelling mass Iranian drone attack

    Gallantry under fire: RAF Lakenheath...
    11.12.24 | SrA Olivia Gibson | 48FWPA
    U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, speaks before presenting decorations to the members of...
    First Female Airman Awarded Silver Star

    First Female Airman Awarded Silver Star
    11.12.24 | MSgt Perry Aston | 48FWPA
    U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, awards Capt. Lacie Hester, 494th Fighter Squadron F-15E...
    First Female Airman Awarded Silver Star

    First Female Airman Awarded Silver Star
    11.12.24 | MSgt Perry Aston | 48FWPA
    U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, awards Capt. Lacie Hester, 494th Fighter Squadron F-15E...
    First Female Airman Awarded Silver Star

    First Female Airman Awarded Silver Star
    11.12.24 | MSgt Perry Aston | 48FWPA
    U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, awards Capt. Lacie Hester, 494th Fighter Squadron F-15E...
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    Gallantry under fire: RAF Lakenheath honors decorated Airmen for repelling mass Iranian drone attack

    Gallantry under fire: RAF Lakenheath...
    11.12.24 | A1C Delanie Brown | 48FWPA
    Airmen from the 494th Fighter Squadron and 494th Fighter Generation Squadron were recognized during a ceremony Nov. 12 at RAF Lakenheath, England,...