RAF Mildenhall refuels bombers during exercise Cold Response

RAF Mildenhall kicks-off 2016 AFAF campaign

Team Mildenhall officially began its 2016 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign Feb. 29, 2016, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The kickoff event, held March 2, 2016, was packed with information on how and where to donate, words of encouragement, a personal story by an Airman that benefitted from AFAF, and

100th CES firefighter shares dream, skills with next generation

For one Airman currently assigned to RAF Mildenhall, his dream as a boy was to be a firefighter and serve his nation."I got out of high school when I was 17 and I had already signed my commitment to the Air Force," said Senior Airman Conor Delaney, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter. "I knew

RAF Mildenhall Fire Department named “Best in the Air Force”

Leap of faith: RAF Mildenhall Airmen share personal experiences as part of ‘Storytellers’ event

We've all heard the phrase, "every Airman has a story," but not many actually tell them.Four Airmen told their story during a "Storytellers" event Feb. 22, 2016, on RAF Mildenhall. The four Airmen shared their past of how they overcame struggles with alcohol, loss of parents, abuse and disadvantaged

Emergency responders join forces to train

American Red Cross: Verify emergencies, acts as rock in crisis situations

In the event of a major emergency, such as death or illness of an immediate family member, the American Red Cross can be counted on to provide emergency communications to link people with their families back home.Supporting U.S. Air Forces in Europe bases all around England, Scotland and Wales, the

'Every second counts': USAFE couple save man in Norway

A pile of crispy, golden hash browns and a succulent sausage, egg and cheese sandwich lie on a crinkly wrapper. One by one, the hash browns disappear, bite by bite, the hot savory sandwich follows suit. A slight smirk of satisfaction fades; something is wrong. A slight discomfort slithers up the arm

‘Military Saves’ campaign aims to help Airmen plan for future

The "Military Saves" campaign is running alongside "Military Saves" Week Feb. 22 to 27 and the goal is to educate Airmen, civilians and spouses in better financial planning.A variety of classes are scheduled to run throughout the week and will include valuable information on making money go further,

Non-destructive inspection: saving lives, equipment early on

The KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at RAF Mildenhall are decades old, but kept in tiptop shape nonetheless by Airmen from the 100th Maintenance Squadron Non-Destructive Inspection shop.Spending much of their time in a dark room with a black light, or using an x-ray machine, the NDI team inspects