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  • RAF Mildenhall hosts Tech Expo

    U.S. Air Force base leadership from RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath take a tour of a Tech Expo on RAF Mildenhall, England, Aug. 20, 2025. The event brought together military operators and select industry experts for a hands-on exchange of ideas, tools, and future solutions.

  • Retiree Appreciation Day: Serving Those who Served

    U.S. Air Force Airmen and retired servicemembers pose for a picture during the 2025 Retiree Appreciation Day at RAF Mildenhall, England, Aug. 15, 2025. The Retiree Appreciation Day was a way to celebrate and commemorate those who served. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chloe Masey)

  • F-35A Lightning II descends toward the runway

    A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing lands on a runway at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 16, 2025. The F-35 is a multirole aircraft, capable of air combat, electronic warfare, and intelligence gathering. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Spadie)

  • 100th ARW refuels 31st FW F-16s

    A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, conducts aerial refueling procedures with F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, over the Adriatic Sea, Aug. 7, 2025. The KC-135 is a force multiplier that extends the

  • 100th ARW refuels P-8 Poseidon

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, fly a KC-135 Stratotanker and conduct air refueling operations with a U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon over the North Sea, July 18, 2025. The P-8 Poseidon is a multi-mission maritime patrol and intelligence, surveillance and

  • 100th ARW Change of Command: Welcoming Col. Steven Byrum

    The 100th Air Refueling Wing hosted the change of command ceremony welcoming Col. Steven Byrum as the new 100th ARW commander. The ARW's previous commander Col. Ryan Garlow relinquished his command at RAF Mildenhall, England on July 22, 2025.

  • Farewell Commentary from Col Ryan Garlow, Commander, 100th Air Refueling Wing

    As my family and I will leave RAF Mildenhall for the second time—this time with the honor of having served as commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s finest wing. Like every move in a military career, I’ll pack my bags and close another chapter. But this departure is different. I won’t just be