RAFs Lakenheath, Mildenhall cancel 4th of July festivities

RAFs Lakenheath and Mildenhall have cancelled the 4th of July events scheduled for July 3-4 at RAF Feltwell, England.The decision was made due to the most current local threat assessments. The base continually surveys the security environment alongside host nation counterparts and must take

100th LRS welcome new commander

SAF/PA visits RAF Mildenhall Public Affairs Airmen

100th ARW commander refocuses Team Mildenhall’s vision

The 100th Air Refueling Wing commander held his first commanders call June 23, 2015, on RAF Mildenhall, England.Col. Thomas D. Torkelson provided Airmen of the 100th ARW a better understanding of who he is, along with his expectations, priorities, mission and vision.Torkelson also mentioned the

100th ARW commander holds commander calls

Commentary: Three tips to Develop our Airmen

From the moment I first became a senior Non-Commission Officer, I was told one of my first priorities is to train more leaders. That left me to figure out exactly how I do that. As I became more seasoned as a Senior NCO and leader, I realized one way to train more leaders is through developing our

Air Force Academy cadets visit RAF Mildenhall, gain perspective on life in Air Force

In an effort to get a better understanding of the operational Air Force, a group of U.S. Air Force Academy cadets visited RAF Mildenhall in the first half of June 2015.The cadets, who are all between their sophomore and junior years at the Academy, are given the opportunity to allow them to make an

100th SFS K-9, border force build partnerships with joint training

Members of the 100th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog unit and the Central Region U.K. Border Force trained alongside one another June 16, 2015 on RAF Mildenhall, England.The two agencies worked together conducting training in the passenger terminal, detecting drugs within suitcases

Be safe during summer fun

Although British weather isn't known for being warm and sunny all year round, this time of year does bring hotter temperatures. This makes the summer season even more exciting when it comes around.The longer days and warmer weather allows Airmen and their families to participate in many outdoor

Look, look, and look again for motorcyclists on roads

The summer is a time when many motorcycle riders make the most of the better weather and longer evenings by getting out on the roads.Many Airmen and families assigned to RAF Mildenhall are new to the British roads so need to take extra care. Motorcycle riders are even more at risk than vehicle