352nd SOG, 67th SOS retire first MC-130P

The 67th Special Operations Squadron's MC-130P Combat Shadow 65-0992 makes its final takeoff from RAF Mildenhall, England, March 8, 2013, enroute to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., where it is being retired from active service. This occasion officially marks the beginning of Special Operation Command Europe's transition from the Combat Shadow to new aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Trower/Released)

352nd SOG, 67th SOS retire first MC-130P

The 67th Special Operations Squadron aircrew of MC-130P Combat Shadow 65-0992 start a final taxi before the aircraft's departure from RAF Mildenhall, England, March 8, 2013, to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., where it is being retired from active service. After 47 years of rescue, humanitarian and special operations service, this aircraft's retirement marks the dawn of a transition to new special operations aircraft in the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Thomas Trower/Released)

‘Jump Week’ avoids cow pies

An MC-130 assigned to the 352nd Special Operations Group at RAF Mildenhall, England, finishes taxiing March 12, 2013, near Sculthorpe, England. The MC-130 is used by U.S. Air Force Special Operations Airmen to jump into austere locations, providing aggressive recovery operations for patients and combat support. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Christopher Mesnard/Released)

B-1B makes ‘flying visit’ to RAF Mildenhall

A B-1B Lancer, here from the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., sits on the airfield at RAF Mildenhall March 14, 2013, The B-1B is a highly versatile, multi-mission weapon system. Its synthetic aperture radar is capable of tracking, targeting and engaging moving vehicles, as well as self-targeting and terrain-following modes. In addition, an extremely accurate global positioning system-aided inertial navigation system enables aircrews to navigate without the aid of ground-based navigation aids, as well as engage targets with a high level of precision. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Karen Abeyasekere/Released)

B-1B makes ‘flying visit’ to RAF Mildenhall

A B-1B Lancer, here from the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., sits on the airfield at RAF Mildenhall March 14, 2013. The B-1B is the backbone of America’s long-range bomber force. The aircraft’s blended wing and body configuration, variable-geometry wings and turbofan afterburning engines combine to provide long range, manoeuvrability and high speed, while enhancing survivability.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Johnston/Released)

B-1B makes ‘flying visit’ to RAF Mildenhall

A transient B-1B Lancer from the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., sits on the RAF Mildenhall flightline March 14, 2013. The B-1B Lancer is a multi-mission bomber, capable of carrying the largest payload of both guided and unguided weapons in the U.S. Air Force inventory. The platform has global reach capability and can deliver up to a 75,000 pound (34,019 kilogram) payload. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Johnston/Released)