U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jack Arthaud, outgoing 48th Fighter Wing commander, relinquishes command to Col. Michael Alfaro, incoming 48th Fighter Wing commander, during the wing change of command ceremony at RAF Lakenheath, England, July 10, 2026. The ceremony is a time-honored military tradition that welcomes the incoming commander and family while recognizing the leadership of the outgoing commander. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Ashley Talley)
To keep military working dogs mission-ready, U.S. Army veterinarians and U.S. Air Force dental technicians at Spangdahlem Air Base are working side-by-side to ensure the 52nd Security Forces Squadron’s canine teeth stay sharp and in the fight.
U.S. Air Force Airmen and aircraft are slated to join Royal Air Force forces for Exercise COMBAT ARCHER UK 2026 (CA-UK ‘26), scheduled July 13-24, 2026. Participating units and assets as a part of COMBAT ARCHER will be F-35A Lightning IIs and F-15E Strike Eagles from the 48th Fighter Wing, alongside 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotankers, and 83rd Fighter Weapons Squadron.
