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  • RAF Mildenhall makes a stand, saves money, man-hours for Air Force

    What started as an idea by a former maintenance group commander has saved RAF Mildenhall, and consequently, the Air Force, at least 600 man-hours and hundreds of thousands of dollars since its inception earlier this year.The process of isochronal inspections - periodic aircraft inspections- was

  • Lights out for base improvement

    The number of power outages across base has been on the rise this year due to the 100th Civil Engineering Squadron and its local counterparts intentionally cutting power for repairs to the base power grid.The 100th CES and Defence Estates are teaming to decrease the need for future outages by

  • 100th ARW commander, chaplain deliver holiday cheer to deployed Airmen

    He may not have travelled in a big red sleigh pulled by reindeer, but when the 100th Air Refueling Wing commander landed in Southwest Asia Dec. 16, he was carrying a sack full of holiday surprises for Airmen who can't be home for the holidays.Col. Chad Manske, along with Chaplain (Lt. Col.)

  • 100th FSS announces calendar of events for January

    Airman and Family Readiness Flight01638 54 3406Smooth MoveJan. 4, 25; 9:30-11:30 a.m.Receive information to make your PCS a smooth move.Pre-Deployment Briefing (Unaccompanied Members)Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27; 1-2 p.m.Get helpful information on preparing for deployments. Call to ensure

  • Wakelam's Wildlife - A little help goes a long way, a little bird told me

    With winter just around the corner, our feathered friends will be facing their hardest time of the year. As the hedgerows of autumn, seen bursting with nature's fruit a short while ago become depleted, birds will be facing the lean months of winter. Our summer visitors will have departed for warmer

  • Statistics don't lie: don't become one

    A string of foggy, icy and downright nasty weather has struck the area here recently, causing a number of close calls to endanger the lives of Airmen driving and walking the streets on base and off in the local area.To combat those dangers, Airmen should observe the road conditions established by

  • AAFES Extends Exchange/Refund Policy for Holidays

    Military shoppers checking off their holiday lists at Army & Air Force Exchange Service facilities between Thanksgiving and Christmas can breathe a little easier if gifts don't measure up as AAFES has extended its refund/exchange policy for the holidays. While AAFES' standard policy states that

  • Promotion to E-8 to require resident SNCOA

    Completion of the resident Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy or a sister service equivalent becomes a requirement for promotion to senior master sergeant effective Jan. 1, Air Force officials announced today as part of a policy change.The change in the professional military education