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  • COMMENTARY: Bold Leadership: Key to successful innovation

    Throughout the ages, man has always been driven to improve his circumstances and abilities. This drive represents the realization that the world is a dynamic environment and to survive requires innovation. The interwar period following World War I was a significant period of innovation for many

  • KC-135 crew chiefs dedicated to nonstop mission

    As the temperature drops and the sideways rain worsens night time visibility, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs zip up their rain gear and head out to the flight line.Airmen 1st Class Ethan Jones and Erroll James Ponio, both 100th AMXS KC-135 Stratotanker crew chiefs, are dedicated to

  • 100th CS Airman keeps base connected

    As military members and civilian personnel go about their day-to-day tasks, they may not think about how communication plays such a vital role in their business.Each time they open an email or place a call, it's the men and women in the 100th Communication Squadron who make it possible."I monitor

  • Fundraising do's and don’ts

    With the holidays right around the corner, fundraising for private organizations is on the rise. Fundraisers such as bake sales, car washes and food booths at base events are a great way for private organizations to raise money.However, the rules on fundraising are restrictive and can be difficult

  • Fire Prevention Week events scheduled

    Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 4 to 10 and the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department is hosting a variety of events:Oct. 4:· 2 to 4 p.m. - The movie with Sparky the Fire Dog is scheduled to be "Hotel Transylvania 2" at the base theater. The first 50 children will receive free movie tickets for

  • RAF Mildenhall joins 100th BG Veterans in New Orleans reunion

    Aug. 17, 1943, nine aircraft, 90 men lost at Regensbuerg, Germany.Oct. 8, 1943, seven aircraft, 72 men lost in Bremen, Germany.Oct. 10, 1943, 12 aircraft, 121 men lost in Munster, Germany.March 6, 1944, 15 aircraft, 150 men lost in Berlin, Germany.May 24, 1944, nine aircraft, 90 men lost in Berlin,

  • Officers learn principles of being flight commanders

    Officers from both RAFs Mildenhall and Lakenheath participated in a flight commanders' course hosted by the Professional Development Center here Sept. 24 and 25, 2015.The course focused on enhancing a flight commander's leadership, management and supervisory skills, and included guest speakers from