Combating the cold

RAF MILDENHALL, England – Richard Austin, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron, drives a snow sweeper to keep the runway clear for incoming and outgoing aircraft Jan. 7. When there is snow, keeping the runway clear is first priority for snow removal teams. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher L. Ingersoll)

Combating the cold

RAF MILDENHALL, England – Snow plow crews work feverishly to keep the runway clear Jan. 7. The snow began to accumulate early in the morning and picked up to heavy snowfall by mid-morning. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher L. Ingersoll)

STEP

RAF MILDENHALL, England – Staff Sgt. Zankeista Melton, 100th Maintenance Operations Squadron training manager, reacts as Col. Chad Manske, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, promotes her to the rank of technical sergeant under the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program Dec. 31. The STEP program is a highly visible promotion recognition program used by commanders at all levels to recognize the outstanding contributions and accomplishments of senior airmen, staff sergeants and technical sergeants. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Jerry Fleshman)

Salute during British National Anthem

First Sergeant says "All Airmen must salute during 'God Save the Queen!'" Senior Master Sgt. Todd Ramsey is not alone with this thought. According to Air Force Manual 36-2203, flags and national anthems of friendly foreign countries are shown the same marks of respect as those of the U.S. When outdoors, Airmen should come to attention, face the flag if visible (or the music) and salute. When indoors, face the flag or music and assume the position of attention. Do not salute unless under arms. When in civilian clothing outdoors, take the same action as when in uniform, but use the following manner of saluting. Men remove the headdress with the right hand and hold it at the left shoulder with the right hand over the heart. Men without hats and women salute by standing at attention and placing the right hand over the heart. When in civilian clothing indoors, render the civilian salute by standing at attention and placing the right hand over the heart. (U.S. Air Force illustrative photo/Tech. Sgt. Kevin Wallace, Staff Sgt. Christopher L. Ingersoll)

Making a stand

Staff Sgt. Christopher Klaus, 100th Maintenance Squadron ISO dock controller, installs a coffin panel on the bottom of the horizontal stabilixer near the boom area of a KC-135 Stratotanker Dec. 9, 2009. Sergeant Klaus was a major player in the team who put together the AFSO 21 intiative to get mobile maintenance platforms; he masterminded the research and purchase of the platforms. So far, using these stands has saved RAF Mildenhall hundreds of man-hours and many thousands of dollars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

Making a stand

Staff Sgt. Christopher Klaus, 100th Maintenance Squadron ISO dock controller, moves around Hangar 814 on a new mobile maintenance stands, purchased as part of an AFSO 21 initiative. The stands can raise from the ground to a height of almost 3 meters, and can be used on all sections of the aircraft. Using them means the maintainers can be in place with their tools and ready to work within five minutes; using the old stands took an average of 20 minutes, and four people, per aircraft wing, to set up. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Abeyasekere)