Feature -- Auto Hobby Shop offers options for car care needs

When it comes to working on cars, there are plenty of people who are more than willing to open a checkbook and leave the work to the professionals. But, there are also enthusiasts who love turning wrenches and doing their own work. The RAF Mildenhall Auto Hobby Shop offers both sets of people what

'PIT Stop' provides safe fitness area for parents with young babies

Parents with very young babies now have a place to work out while at the same time keeping their children close by. The PIT Stop (Parents and Infants in Training) room at the Bob Hope Community Center is open seven days a week, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekends and

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

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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

Feature -- Warrior stories - Chief Master Sgt. Rick Bunce shares story of deployment

Chief Master Sgt. Rick Bunce, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron chief enlisted manager, deployed to Kuwait April to October 2007. He was assigned to the 424th Medium Truck Detachment, known as the "Centurions", where he was in charge of 158 personnel who attended the Basic Combat Convoy Course at

Feature - Team effort ensures 727th AMS Aerial Port conduct successful missions, time after time

From helicopters and mail, to hazardous materials and aircraft parts, it's all in a day's work for the men and women in the 727th Air Mobility Squadron Aerial Port Flight. Annually about 7,000 aircraft are "touched" by them each year, whether from RAF Mildenhall's fleet or transient aircraft flying

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