To commemorate the 40th anniversary of Operation El Dorado Canyon, the 494th Fighter Squadron unveiled its newly-painted F-15E Strike Eagle heritage aircraft for the first time on May 7, 2026. By honoring the 1986 operation and those who supported it, the 48th Fighter Wing demonstrated its capability to deliver airpower and reinforced a legacy that continues to define the wing's mission today. (Air Force video by Senior Airman Alexander Vasquez)
Airmen from the 31st Fighter Wing gave back to the community through a new food pantry program that was launched on May 4 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, to support service members and families facing food insecurity and financial hardship.
