U.S. Airmen assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron depart RAF Lakenheath, England, for a deployment to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Oct. 16, 2023. The 494th FS will be assigned to 9th Air Force (Air Forces Central) where they’ll be postured to support contingency operations, and protect coalition forces and citizens abroad. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Renee Nicole S.N. Finona) More