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.
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...
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.
Faces of Liberty highlights the Airmen of the 48th Fighter Wing. Our people are our greatest asset. At the heart of the 48th Fighter Wing are the people who create, operate, and support our important mission.
Strengthening alliances and attracting new partners creates an asymmetric advantage through access, interoperability, increased partner capacity, and domain awareness. Working with ready, willing, and capable partners will allow us to collectively address global security challenges.
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.
As the largest U.S. fighter operation in Europe, we are, first and foremost, a war-fighting organization. Our ability to quickly maneuver combat air power anywhere in the EUCOM AOR ensures integrated deterrence against our adversaries.
