RAF Mildenhall News

Team Mildenhall remembers, honors the fallen on 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 terrorist attacks

Karen Abeyasekere — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:29:01 GMT

Team Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath leadership, Airmen, civilians and families attended the 9/11 memorial ceremony at RAF Mildenhall, England, Sept. 11, 2026. The ceremony honored the fallen from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and marked the 25th anniversary of the tragic events, from which there were nearly 3,000 victims.

100th LRS deployment, distribution flight chief shares memories of 9/11

Karen Abeyasekere — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:23:02 GMT

Editor’s note: This is the second of two articles commemorating Sept. 11, where RAF Mildenhall members share their personal experience of what happened that fateful day, and how it affected their life and military journey. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon in Washington D.C., and on Flight 93 outside Shanksville, Penn. The events of that morning in 2001 brought about a change in American attitudes, bolstered patriotism and launched a global war on terrorism.

100th ARW command chief shares how 9/11 taught him, ‘Find your ‘Why’’

Karen Abeyasekere — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:03:08 GMT

Editor’s note: To mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, this is the first of two articles commemorating Sept. 11, where RAF Mildenhall members share their personal experience of what happened that fateful day, and how it affected their life and military journey. In September 2001, James Wall was 18 years old and in the Delayed Entry Program waiting to join the U.S. Air Force. His older brother was in the U.S. Marine Corp and his grandfather had served in the U.S. Army. His original motivation for joining was to earn money for school to advance his education.

Mildenhall NCO wins 2025 USAFE-AFAFRICA Col. Gail Halvorsen Logistics Award

Pentagon News — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:32:43 GMT

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Frazier, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron section chief of air transportation functions, poses for a photo at RAF Mildenhall, England, Sept. 2, 2026. Frazier was named the 2025 United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Col. Gail Halvorsen Logistics Award winner for her outstanding leadership and operational impact. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chloe Masey)

Red Arrows swoop into RAF Mildenhall

Karen Abeyasekere — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:52:00 GMT

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, stopped by RAF Mildenhall in between performing aerial displays at air shows around the country Aug. 28, 2026. Team Mildenhall provided a wide range of support to the team during their flying visit.

Silver dollar sparks heart-felt promise of first salute at West Point

Pentagon News — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:35:03 GMT

This is the first of a two-part article on Robert Paley, 100th Air Refueling Wing historian, and shares how his passion for World War II history began when he was 7 years old, how he kept a promise to his father, and how his passion for history still thrives today with the 100th Bomb Group and 100th ARW.

Clergy Day at RAF Mildenhall

Senior Airman Cody J. A, Mott — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:12:23 GMT

Clergy Day at RAF Mildenhall brought together local religious leaders to build new relationships and strengthen existing ties across the community. The event, held for the first time in more than six years, gave RAF Mildenhall Chapel team an opportunity to reconnect with local religious leaders, share the wing's mission, and gain insight from representatives of different faiths. These relationships help connect Airmen with resources that support their spiritual readiness.

Puppy Program MWD Mmoab is 100th SFS’s newest ‘goodest boy’ – but do NOT pet the dog!

Karen Abeyasekere — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:57:12 GMT

RAF Mildenhall’s latest paw-some addition to its military working dog pack is 3-year-old Mmoab, a black Belgian Malinois who joined the 100th Security Forces Squadron’s canine team in May 2025.

RAF Mildenhall Professional Development Center readies service members

Pentagon News — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:58:05 GMT

The Professional Development Center is a crucial part in shaping the next generation of service

RAF Mildenhall maintainers explore wireless future for KC-135

Pentagon News — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:44:17 GMT

Airmen of the 100th Air Refueling Wing are testing a wireless communication system designed to

Key Leader Engagement Day provides first-hand insight into 100th ARW, 352nd SOW missions

Karen Abeyasekere — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:24:00 GMT

Team Mildenhall welcomed local civic leaders and key service providers from Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire for a Key Leaders Engagement Day Aug. 20, 2026.

Prior-enlisted Airman returns to England as KC-135 pilot

Senior Airman Aidan Martínez Rosiere — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:42:46 GMT

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Ulysses Campos, a pilot assigned to the 351st Air Refueling Squadron, made the transition from an enlisted ultrasound technician to a commissioned officer and KC-135 pilot after 14 years of enlisted service.

100 ARW refuels Navy P8

Senior Airman Aidan Martínez Rosiere — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:23:05 GMT

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing fuels a U.S. Navy P8 Poseidon during a refueling mission over the Arctic Circle.

KC-135 Operations

Senior Airman Aidan Martínez Rosiere — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:46:47 GMT

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing conducts operations after a refueling mission.

Supersonic stories: SR-71 Blackbird veterans visit RAF Mildenhall

Karen Abeyasekere — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:18:52 GMT

Veteran SR-71 Blackbird pilots and maintainers made a visit to RAF Mildenhall to share stories – including how they flew Mach 3 at 80,000 feet at to keep an eye in the skies during the Cold War – and answer questions with Team Mildenhall Airmen and civilians July 27, 2026.

U.S. Airmen partner with Caister Lifeboat Volunteer Service for SERE training

Pentagon News — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:14:41 GMT

U.S. Air Force Capt. Alexander Green, 100th Operational Support Squadron tactics flight commander,

100 CES: Training the next generation of firefighters

Senior Airman Aidan Martínez Rosiere — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:33:16 GMT

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron extinguish a fire during the 100th CES Fire Department Rookie Academy.

The Cherry family: 165 years of military legacy continues

Pentagon News — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:53:43 GMT

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jonathan Cherry, center left, poses with his family during his retirement ceremony at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 9, 2026. Across generations, the Cherry family has accumulated more than 160 years of military service, building a legacy rooted in commitment, sacrifice and dedication to serving the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chloe Masey)

COMBAT ARCHER: Refueling the Fight

Senior Airman Cody J. A. Mott — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:58:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II's from the 48th Fighter Wing receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing over the North Sea during exercise COMBAT ARCHER-U.K. CA-U.K. provides the 100th Air Refueling Wing an opportunity to support fighter units during live-fire, air-to-air weapons evaluations.

RAF Mildenhall welcomes new 100th MXG commander

Karen Abeyasekere — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:56:36 GMT

Team Mildenhall welcomes Col. Christopher Dupuis as the new 100th Maintenance Group commander, as he takes the reins from Col. Aaron Rivers at a change of command ceremony at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 10, 2026.