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Oct. 24, 2017
HAW C-17 Air Refueling Training

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 performs a dry contact with a C-17 Globemaster III during an aerial-refueling training exercise over Germany, Oct. 19, 2017. The training exercise was done in support of the Strategic Airlift Command operated out of Papa Air Base, Hungary.
Oct. 23, 2017
100th ARW refuels Swiss F-18s

A KC-135 from the 100th Air Refueling Wing refueled four Swiss air force F-18s during a training mission over Germany Oct. 20.
Oct. 20, 2017
Past and present meet at Bloody Hundredth reunion

U.S. Airmen from the 100th Air Refueling Wing are honoring their World War II heritage by participating in a special reunion at Washington Dulles International Airport.
Oct. 19, 2017
Airman by day, DJ by night

Imagine a crowd of people, with all eyes on you. It’s up to you to dictate the atmosphere with the music and keep the energy going for hours. For some, this scenario might be too much to handle. For Senior Airman Asia Moore, becoming a DJ created the opportunity to leave her comfort zone.
Oct. 18, 2017
TRICARE payment types for calendar year 2018

With the Jan. 1, 2018 changes to new stateside regions and contractors, you may need to update your payment option to guarantee continued payment of your TRICARE enrollment fees and monthly premiums.
Oct. 17, 2017
Team Mildenhall hosts local High Sheriff visit

Three members of the Office of High Sheriff visited RAF Mildenhall, Oct. 13, as part of a familiarization visit.
Oct. 17, 2017
October is Energy Action Month

October is Energy Action month throughout the Air Force and U.S. federal government. But, you may be asking, “What is Energy Action Month?”The goals of Energy Action Month are to increase awareness about energy consumption and encourage energy-savings. Throughout the month, the RAF Mildenhall Energy
Oct. 16, 2017
Take command with TRICARE changes: Enrollments shifting from fiscal to calendar year starting in January 2018

Starting Jan. 1, 2018, cost changes for TRICARE benefits transition from a fiscal year period to a calendar year period. Changing from fiscal year (Oct. 1 – Sept. 30) to calendar year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) makes the TRICARE benefit consistent with civilian health plans. The change will largely affect
Oct. 13, 2017
Fire chief shares personal story of trauma, perseverance

Trapped and alone in a smoke-filled room with zero visibility, flames raging outside and the temperature rapidly rising to hundreds of degrees Fahrenheit, Airman 1st Class William Taylor realized that he was alone. His only hope of staying alive was to get himself out of there – and fast.“I was
Oct. 11, 2017
U.S. Navy aircraft stop off at RAF Mildenhall en route home

A U.S. Navy P-3C Orion aircraft sits on the flightline Oct. 2, 2017, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Two U.S. Navy aircraft were returning from a six-month deployment in support of U.S. Central Command operations and stopped overnight at RAF Mildenhall on their way home to Naval Air Station Whidbey