The 48th Fighter Wing (48 FW) is part of the United States Air Force's Third Air Force, assigned to Headquarters Air Command Europe and United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE). It is based at RAF Lakenheath, England. The 48 FW is the only F-15 wing based in Europe which hosts two F-15E Strike Eagle squadrons. The wing also hosts two F-35A Lightning II squadrons. The 48 FW was given the name "Statue of Liberty Wing" on 4 July 1954 and remains the only U.S. Air Force unit with both a name and a numerical designation. The 48 FW operates in support of United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, United States European Command and NATO. Units The Liberty Wing has nearly 5,700 active-duty military members, 2,000 British and U.S. civilians, and includes a geographically separated unit at nearby RAF Feltwell. In addition to supporting two squadrons of F-15E Strike Eagle and two squadrons of F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft. 48th Operations Group (48 OG) Formerly the 48th Fighter-Bomber Group. Provides two squadrons of F-35A, and two squadrons of F-15E aircraft. The group also has one operations support squadron. The 48 OG prepares its aircrew and support personnel to accomplish USAFE, U.S. European Command and NATO war plans and contingency operations. It also provides equipment, training, scheduling, analysis, weather, intelligence, standardization and evaluation, and command and control for an efficient flying operation. 48th Maintenance Group (48 MXG) Responsible for all organizational and intermediate level maintenance for F-15 C/E aircraft, engines, munitions and support equipment used by all three fighter squadrons to accomplish USAFE, U.S. European Command and NATO commitments and taskings. Ensures readiness for all personnel and aircraft fleet health through planning, analysis and programming for manpower, funds, equipment, training and facility requirements. 48th Mission Support Group (48 MSG) The 48 MSG executes expeditionary and in-garrison personnel, logistics, communications, contracting, engineering and services support for USAFE's only lead Air Expeditionary wing. It also provides force protection for infrastructure, facilities, and personnel at home and deployed locations. 48th Medical Group (48 MDG) The 48 MDG supports the combat capability of the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath and the 100th Air Refueling Wing and 352d Special Operations Wing at nearby RAF Mildenhall by delivering health care to its beneficiaries. The 48 MDG serves as USAFE's premier specialty referral center and its hospital treats 180,000 outpatients and 2,000 inpatients