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  • Bird kites: New tool to bolster BASH program

    It takes coordination from all base units to support the flying missions on RAF Mildenhall, and safety is an operational priority of that mission. Maintaining a safety program requires dedication and innovative thinking, such as looking to the local community for means of mitigating birds on the

  • How well do you understand the AF enlisted evaluation board process?

    The Air Force promotion system promotes the most fully-qualified noncommissioned and senior noncommissioned officers based on the quality of their records and other weighted factors, while recognizing an individual Airman’s potential for advancement to the next rank. Enlisted evaluation board panels

  • Deter and Assure; 100th ARW increases bomber’s global reach

    A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, prepares to transfer fuel to a B-2 Spirit from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., off the coast of Spain, June 13, 2017. Two B-2s deployed to the U.K. to participate in theater bomber assurance and

  • Chef’s journey from DFAC to Pentagon

    Sometimes the Air Force provides the career opportunities that ignite an interest in someone. Other times, a civilian enlists into the military with previous career interests and ability; as a result, that Airman may use their military career as a means to excel in a field they are passionate about.

  • 100th CES welcomes new commander

    U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Hoskins, left, 100th Mission Support Group commander, passes the guidon to U.S. Air Force Maj. Robert Liu, new 100th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, June 6, 2017, during a change of command ceremony on RAF Mildenhall, England. The ceremony is a time-honored tradition in

  • Defense Department launches retirement system comparison calculator

    The Defense Department officially launched the Blended Retirement System comparison calculator, providing BRS opt-in eligible service members their first opportunity for an individualized comparison of retirement systems. The comprehensive tool, in combination with the mandatory BRS Opt-In Course,

  • BALTOPS 2017 Kicks Off

    Exercise BALTIC OPERATIONS (BALTOPS) is underway in the Baltic Sea region until 16 June. Air, maritime, and ground assets from several NATO Allies and Partner Nations are involved in the live training event that started from Szczecin, Poland and finishes in Kiel, Germany.