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.

Team Mildenhall hosts CFE treaty compliance exercise

Members from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, 48th Fighter Wing and 501st Combat Support Wing Plans and Programs offices participated in a Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Challenge Inspection tabletop exercise May 31 to June 2.

Officials urge retirees to transition club membership to virtual portal

For many Air Force retirees, a club membership is one way to stay connected to the service they love. Air Force Services Activity officials are encouraging retirees to activate their new Air Force Club Member Portal accounts before losing that connection.

U.S. Service members honor the fallen during Madingley Memorial Day Ceremony

Airmen of the world meet at Arctic Challenge 2017

For the past week, Airmen from 11 separate nations have been meeting in the skies over Sweden, Finland and Norway.Now in its third iteration, Arctic Challenge is the largest European air exercise of the year, seeing more than 100 aircraft and 1,000 service members participate over a period of two

Air Forces unite at European Tanker Symposium

100th BG veterans, families revisit 100th ARW heritage

History and heritage joined forces May 8 to 13 at RAF Mildenhall when veterans, children of veterans, and other family members of the 100th Bombardment Group Foundation visited RAF Mildenhall. Their trip also included visits to many former World War II bases and airfields around East Anglia,

Legacy of heroes: Son of ‘Rosie’ Rosenthal shares father’s war stories

Lt. Col. Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal is one of the most well-known pilots from the 100th Bombardment Group, famous for flying many more missions than most, taking care of his men and leading “Rosie’s Riveters.” The many awards he earned include the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star with Cluster,

Mildenhall, Lakenheath aircraft on way to Arctic Challenge

An F-15E Strike Eagle from RAF Lakenheath, England, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker May 19, 2017. The KC-135 is assigned to RAF Mildenhall, England. Both aircraft are on their way to support Arctic Challenge 2017, a multinational exercise encompassing 11 nations and more than 100 aircraft.