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  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adwoa Anima Ampem, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron supply equipment apprentice, poses for a picture at RAF Mildenhall, England, Nov. 5, 2019. As an Airman, Ampem is on her way to full citizenship as a new member of Team Mildenhall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandria Lee)

    From Ghana to Team Mildenhall

    For some born abroad, America is seen as the land of ‘hopes and dreams’. It’s what they see on television or hear from the people in their communities. The path to make those dreams a reality is a long road filled with obstacles of resilience and determination, but many who have made it say it’s worth it.
  • Josh Hudson, 48th Fighter Wing violence prevention integrator, speaks during a Resilience Tactical Pause at RAF Mildenhall, England, Nov. 7, 2019. The 100th Air Refueling Wing hosted a second RTP Nov. 7 - 8 which included two guest speakers, an overview of base helping agencies and various small unit discussions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brandon Esau)

    100th ARW hosts second resiliency tactical pause

    The 100th Air Refueling Wing hosted its second Resilience Tactical Pause Nov. 7 – 8, 2019 at RAF Mildenhall, England. The first day of the tactical pause consisted of three all-calls with two guest speakers, one of which was hosted for Team Mildenhall spouses and dependents. The theme of the RTP was the “Take Ten” intiative, which discussed the idea that it takes only just 10 minutes to make a change.
  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Olga Buzhak, 352nd Special Operations Wing financial analyst, poses for a picture at RAF Mildenhall, England, Oct.27,2019. Buzhak traveled from her birth place of Minsk, Belarus - not to leave a war-ridden country or to escape poverty- but simply to see a different, better life and a new experience in America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandria Lee)

    Team Mildenhall Airman relives path to citizenship

    The story of the American immigrant is one that many may hear about from grandparents and great grandparents, but this is a story of today, of determination and resilience. Buzhak traveled from her birth place not to leave a war-ridden country or to escape poverty, but simply to see a different, better life and a new experience.
  • Chief Master Sgt. Sean Brice stands at his retirement ceremony as the audience applauds his service Nov. 1, 2019, at RAF Mildenhall, England. The celebration marked the end of Brice’s 30-year career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandra West)

    100th MSG superintendent retires after 30-year career

    Chief Master Sgt. Sean Brice, 100th Mission Support Group superintendent, retired after 30 years of active-duty service Nov. 1, 2019, at RAF Mildenhall, England. The retirement ceremony focused on Brice’s career, his accomplishments and his leadership of Airmen.
  • Col. Robert Shelton, 100th Operations Group commander, dribbles a basketball during a wheelchair basketball event at RAF Mildenhall, England, Oct. 30, 2019. The event was part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month which aims to help increase employment and advancement opportunities for those with disabilities through awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Cooper)

    Wheelchair basketball raises awareness

    RAF Mildenhall’s Diversity and Inclusion Council hosted a wheelchair basketball demonstration at the Hardstand gym here Oct. 30, 2019. The event provided an opportunity to showcase the skills of wheelchair athletes, give Airmen a chance to experience it for themselves and celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
  • Staff Sergeant Nicholas Tendam, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron assistant noncommissioned officer in charge of hazmart, moves an oxygen canister Oct. 28, 2019, at RAF Mildenhall, England. The oxygen tanks provide breathing air for pilots and other aircrew of Team Mildenhall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

    Hazmart Pharmacy keeps Mildenhall mission on the move

    The 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron Hazmart Pharmacy at RAF Mildenhall, England, is responsible for receiving, storing and issuing all hazardous materials on the installation. The pharmacy provides mission essential hazardous materials primarily to the units that keep aircraft flying.
  • A military family member, receives candy during Pumpkin Patrol in Beck Row, England, Oct 31, 2019. The Pumpkin Patrol is an event dedicated to the American tradition of trick-or-treating, nearly every house participating in some way. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandria Lee

    Team Mildenhall enjoys Pumpkin Patrol with local community

    Team Mildenhall welcomed the local community for Pumpkin Patrol, Oct. 31, 2019, just outside RAF Mildenhall in Beck Row, England.
  • Airman 1st Class Rachael Pennington, 100th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment technician, lubricates a liquid oxygen tank at RAF Mildenhall, England, Oct. 23, 2019. AGE inspects hundreds of pieces of equipment which are essential to ensuring an aircraft’s mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brandon Esau)

    Aerospace ground equipment: no airpower without ground power

    As a global air refueling and combat support forward operating base, RAF Mildenhall projects airpower through unrivaled air refueling and provides combat support across Europe and Africa. However, to complete this mission, it takes hard work and dedication from the Airmen of the 100th Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment shop, who live by the creed of “there’s no airpower without ground power.”
  • Col. Carol Miller, 100th Mission Support Group commander, wears “drunk goggles” while attempting to walk a straight line at the end of an obstacle course during a 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron safety event at RAF Mildenhall, England, Oct. 11, 2019. Airmen and civilians put together the event which emphasized the dangers or drunk driving and showed the brutal consequences that can happen as a result. The 100th LRS Airmen and civilians worked together to put together an event focusing on the dangers of drunk driving and its consequences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

    100th LRS holds safety event to underline dangers of drunk driving

    The 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron worked together to put on an event to educate Airmen on the dangers of drunk driving and how to prevent it Oct. 11, 2019, on RAF Mildenhall. Working with Suffolk Police and Airmen from the 48th Medical Operations Squadron Alcohol and Drug Prevention and Treatment Program, the 100th LRS spent weeks putting the event together.
  • Staff Sgt. Phillip Switzer, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution supervisor, picks up a hose during a Forward Area Refueling Point team tryout at RAF Mildenhall, England, Sept. 13, 2019. A specialty of the fuels career field, FARP’s job is to establish refueling sites and refuel aircraft in austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Cooper)

    FARP: ‘Like we were never there’

    They go out, mostly at night, for a single purpose and with a high priority: ensuring aircraft have the most essential item they require to complete their mission, fuel. Forward Area Refueling Point teams fly into austere locations to refuel aircraft. They fall under the banner of the petroleum, oils and lubrication career field.
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