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A US airman who was found dead near RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk has been named.A US airman who was found dead near RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk has been named.
The body of Sgt Joshua Wikston was discovered at his off-base residence close to the RAF base on Friday morning, the US air force said.The body of Sgt Joshua Wikston was discovered at his off-base residence close to the RAF base on Friday morning, the US air force said.
He was a member of the 48th aircraft maintenance squadron. Col Evan Pettus, the 48th fighter wing commander, said: “Our thoughts and prayers are with Staff Sgt Wikston’s family, friends and fellow airmen.He was a member of the 48th aircraft maintenance squadron. Col Evan Pettus, the 48th fighter wing commander, said: “Our thoughts and prayers are with Staff Sgt Wikston’s family, friends and fellow airmen.
“The entire Liberty Wing feels the impact of Josh’s loss.“The entire Liberty Wing feels the impact of Josh’s loss.
“We will do everything we can to support his family through this difficult time, and to care for the members of our team who need assistance in the wake of his death.”“We will do everything we can to support his family through this difficult time, and to care for the members of our team who need assistance in the wake of his death.”
His death is being investigated by the US air force office of special investigations, a spokeswoman said.His death is being investigated by the US air force office of special investigations, a spokeswoman said.