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  • BRITS BITS: U.K. Festivals

    Festivals are a great way to get out and enjoy the U.K. while stationed on RAF Mildenhall. Many are on farms and set in the beautiful countryside, and provide a great opportunity to explore the British Isles while stationed here. Some are family friendly and others are more suitable for adults, so

  • Much more than a "giant voice"

    Members of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing's command post said their jobs require self-motivation, critical thinking, time-management skills and teamwork to help keep information flowing correctly at their base situated at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The 380th AEW command post

  • Square D Spotlight: Tech. Sgt. Wayne Persico

    Name and Rank: Tech. Sgt. Wayne PersicoUnit: 100th Maintenance SquadronDuty Title: Hydraulics Section Chief Time in Service: 12 years, 7 monthsTime at Mildenhall: 3 yearsHometown: ChicagoHobbies: Spending time with my family, traveling, working out and playing video gamesCore Value Portrayed:

  • COMMENTARY: Thank you for your service

    "Thanks for your service!" I frequently relay these four words to many of you, all over this base, and I truly mean it. With 4th of July plans in full swing, we often think of barbecues, time off and going to RAF Feltwell for fireworks and the air display. During this time, I ask you to take a

  • Former B-17 navigator recalls World War II

    "It was 1937 when an old Barnstormer aircraft came to the little town where I lived in Mexico, Missouri, and we got a ride for $3. I knew then I wanted to fly," recalled William Siler, a 98-year-old World War II veteran from Morro Bay, California.Siler later entered a civilian pilot training program