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  • Defender by day, blacksmith by night

    As the sweat rolls down his face, it collects in his thick, military groomed mustache. The U.S. Air Force technical sergeant pulls the glowing red metal out from the 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit forge and begins to work the steel. Holding the metal with tongs, he strikes it with a hammer. This process

  • 100th SFS handlers mourn loss of two MWDs

    The 100th Security Forces Squadron kennels received a double blow of sadness when two military working dogs passed away recently. A memorial ceremony was held in their honor March 21, 2017, at the RAF Mildenhall Chapel.As the K-9s final roll call was called on radio, followed by the sound of “Taps”

  • 351st EARS relocates to NAVSTA Rota

    Airmen from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, recently relocated from Istres-Le Tube, France, to Naval Station Rota, Spain, in support of Operation Juniper Micron. The 100th ARW has been providing air refueling capabilities for French forces combat operations in Mali and North

  • Volunteer chefs 'ACE' free breakfast for fellow Airmen

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Desean Gunter, 100th Communications Squadron client systems technician, prepares pancakes in the base chapel March 21, 2017, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Volunteers and members of the Airmen Committed to Excellence council joined together to make breakfast for junior

  • U.S. Air Force Veteran, spouse, mother supports military through music

    In 1988, just barely out of high school, and wanting to make her own way in the world, Michelle Trimmell, boarded the first flight of her life on her way to basic military training in San Antonio, Texas. Serving in the U.S. Air Force as a weather specialist, she rapidly fell in love with the

  • 100th AMXS hosts Hearts Apart

    Members of Team Mildenhall prepare their plates during Hearts Apart March 16, 2017, at the fire department on RAF Mildenhall, England. This month’s theme was based on St. Patrick’s Day. Participants enjoyed free food, a bouncy castle, photos with a “Leprechaun” and a magic show. (U.S. Air Force

  • Simulated robbery tests finance Airmen's response

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ryan Hanlon, 100th Security Forces Squadron electronic security system manager, simulates robbing the 100th Comptroller Squadron cash cage from U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Shaquille Simister, 100th CPTS financial services apprentice, March 13, 2017, on RAF

  • AFRC aims for an EZ PCS

    The military demands, among other traits, adaptability and resilience of its service members and their families. A prime example of this is the ability to continue the mission and have their lives in order, while being tasked to move from one duty station to the next. Some will say moving is

  • Retiree Activities Office: Taking care of those who served

    After retiring from the Air Force or any other branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, some retirees choose to continue living in the United Kingdom, for a variety of reasons.Although no longer working for the military, there are still times they require help, whether that be for medical needs, pay issues,