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  • RAFs Mildenhall and Lakenheath celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

    RAFs Mildenhall and Lakenheath are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, with several events on both bases.The purpose of the observance is to celebrate the history and cultures of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South

  • Feature -- Warmer weather means more motorcyclists, riders must prepare

    As the weather gets warmer throughout the summer, Airmen motorcyclists are taking advantage of the highways and byways of England. An increase in riders demands a higher focus on safety, both for riders and vehicle drivers sharing the road. To put the brakes on motorcycle mishaps, the 100th Air

  • American Air Day at Imperial War Museum in Duxford slated Aug. 22

    American Air Day at the Imperial War Museum at Duxford is slated for Friday. Duxford owns a rich history in military aviation, and this year marks the 90th anniversary of its opening as an airfield. U.S. Army Air Forces were stationed there during World War II. The museum holds a wealth of aviation

  • Back-to-School Traffic Advisory

    The first day of school is Aug. 25, and motorist should expect increased morning traffic at the gates of RAF Lakenheath. Security forces will do all they can to keep the gates and roadways safe, but they need your help. The following are some recommendations to make the morning commute safer for

  • Gatwick shuttle bus service partially terminated

    As a result of periodic usage review, one of two shuttle bus services to Gatwick Airport in London has been terminated as of Aug. 18 due to a distinct lack of official travelers. The shuttle departed RAF Mildenhall at 8 a.m. daily and departed Gatwick Airport with return service at 2:30 p.m. "When

  • Law school programs for officers announced

    Applications for the Funded Legal Education Program and Excess Leave Program are being accepted from Jan. 1 through March 1, 2009. Interested officers are encouraged to compete. "Our Air Force missions are constantly changing, and commanders deserve to have access to legal advisors with a broad

  • New Female Incontinence and Prolapse Clinic to open in September

    Through the concerted efforts of Maj. Steven Baughman, chief of urologic surgery and Capt. Edgar Le Claire, obstetrics and gynecology staff physician, a first of its kind United States Air Force clinic will open its doors in September. The new Female Incontinence and Prolapse Clinic "will set the