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  • Senior U.S. military officer in U.K. passes torch

    The senior United States military officer in the United Kingdom, Maj. Gen. Jack B. Egginton, handed over the reins to Maj. Gen. Mark R. Zamzow here today. General Egginton has served as the 3rd Air Force vice commander, which is headquartered at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, since October 2007. In

  • RAF Mildenhall celebrates 75 years of air history

    A dismal morning rainstorm didn't stop servicemembers and civilians from gathering at RAF Mildenhall May 15 to celebrate the base's 75th anniversary. The event included aircraft displays- both flying and static -and as several demonstrations showcasing different parts of the RAF Mildenhall mission.

  • RAF Mildenhall celebrates rich heritage during 75th anniversary

    RAF Mildenhall can trace its history back to the late 1920s when the British government was establishing airfields in East Anglia from which aircraft could, in the event of war, undertake raids on enemy shipping in the North Sea. The decision to build an Aerodrome at Beck Row to house two bomber

  • 75th Anniversary Celebration highlights legacy of air power

    This year marks the 75th anniversary of the opening of RAF Mildenhall, originally designed as a bomber base for a new era of contemporary warfare prior to World War II. Its mission may have changed over the years, but its importance has not. In October of 1934 King George V opened the base, and less

  • British World War II vet recounts time at RAF Mildenhall

    The bustling hub of aerial activity nestled between Beck and West Rows known as RAF Mildenhall has a long and colorful history. In its earlier days, before the base became the home of the sole air-refueling wing in the European area of responsibility, it served as a launch pad for thousands of

  • HAWC class calendar for May

    The following is a list of events being put on by the Health and Wellness Center during the month of May. All classes are held at the center and can be booked by squadron Unit Fitness Program Manager or by calling the HAWC on DSN 238-7161. We also offer calipers (body Fat measurements); dietary

  • 50 years of faith

    About 60 civilian and military employees from the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron gathered in Middleton Hall recently to celebrate Faith Rutterford's 50-year career at RAF Mildenhall. But Ms. Rutterford said she isn't ready to call it quits just yet. The April 24 event came weeks prior to the 75th