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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 Allisonn 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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    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...
    494th Fighter Squadron, Fighter Generation Squadron honored for repelling mass Iranian drone attack

    494th Fighter Squadron, Fighter...
    11.12.24 | SrA Seleena Muhammad-Ali | 48FWPA
    U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, presents the Bronze Star Medal to Maj. Clayton Wicks,...
    494th Fighter Squadron, Fighter Generation Squadron honored for repelling mass Iranian drone attack

    494th Fighter Squadron, Fighter...
    11.12.24 | SrA Seleena Muhammad-Ali | 48FWPA
    U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, presents the Air and Space Commendation Medal to Staff...
    494th Fighter Squadron, Fighter Generation Squadron honored for repelling mass Iranian drone attack

    494th Fighter Squadron, Fighter...
    11.12.24 | SrA Seleena Muhammad-Ali | 48FWPA
    U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa commander, presents the Air and Space Commendation Medal to Staff...
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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,...