51st Operations Group (U.S. Air Force) Color Changing Coffee Mug

The 51st Operations Group is an operational unit within the United States Air Force. It operates primarily from RAF Lakenheath, England, under the jurisdiction of the 48th Fighter Wing. The group is tasked with providing continuous combat-ready forces and supporting units, ensuring air dominance for U.S. allies and partners. The 51st Operations Group's core mission includes conducting air defense, air superiority, close air support, offensive counterair, air interdiction, and armed reconnaissance operations using F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft. The group also supports other roles such as theater missile defense, nuclear deterrence, and irregular warfare. The 51st Operations Group traces its lineage back to World War II and has seen service in various conflicts throughout its history, including the Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The group's motto is "Swift, Ready, Deadly," embodying its commitment to rapid response and lethal effectiveness.