48th Fighter Wing (U.S. Air Force) White Coffee Mug

The 48th Fighter Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force, falling under the operational command of the Air Combat Command (ACC). Based at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, England, the wing is primarily responsible for the operation and maintenance of the F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft. It also supports various air defense and air sovereignty missions. The 48th Fighter Wing was established on January 30, 1952, with a lineage dating back to World War II. Its mission is to provide ready forces for combat operations in support of U.S. Air Force, Joint, and Coalition war aims. It contributes to the global defense strategy by maintaining a strong presence in Europe.