Operated by the 492nd and 494th Fighter Squadrons, The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. An array of avionics and electronics systems gives the F-15E the capability to fight at low altitudes, day or night, and in all weather.
Historically the 493rd Fighter Squadron operated the F-15 C/D Eagle, an all-weather, extremely...
People are our Mission's Foundation Investing in Airmen & Families and Fostering Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, & Inclusion is the roadmap to mission success.
The 48th Fighter Wing is always ready for any Alert or ACE taskings.
Basing the F-35 at Lakenheath brings 5th Gen lethality and survivability against emerging high-end threats to the AOR. The F-35 will build long-lasting bonds through training and exercises with the nine other partner nations flying the F-35, including the U.K., our closest ally and a vital partner in the F-35 Program.
Cross Servicing gives 48th Fighter Wing Airmen, our partners, and allies who operate the same aircraft an opportunity to practice seamless integration in preparation for future deployments.
48th Fighter Wing's demonstration in generating air power in a contested environment, side-by-side with our partners and allies through smaller, agile, dispersed deployments.
Valiant Liberty is a capstone designed to increase capability to rapidly support joint operations across the European theater and normalize interoperability between air and ground force assets.
Photos, videos, and more of U.S. Army Central's annual Best Squad competition, held at Camp Arifjan, and Camp Buehring, Kuwait.
