An official website of the United States Government 
Here's how you know

Official websites use .gov

.gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock ( lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Videos

Videos of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Play Play

Maintaining the welfare of the flightline

  • 48th Fighter Wing
  • June 6, 2025 | 1:53

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. David Whitfield, 48th Operations Support Squadron airfield manager, and Staff Sgt. Daniel Ybarra, 48th OSS noncommissioned officer in charge of airfield operations training, discuss the responsibilities of the 48th Fighter Wing’s airfield management section at RAF Lakenheath, England, June 6, 2025. Airfield management is responsible for ensuring the continuous operation of the airfield by conducting inspections, coordinating flightline activities, managing airfield driver’s licenses and responding to emergencies. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)