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  • Angel Tree provides happy holidays for families in need

    Year after year, the generosity of Team Mildenhall members means children will have a happier Christmas as they receive presents they otherwise wouldn't have.The "Angel Tree," located in the lobby of the RAF Mildenhall BXtra, is covered with angel tags - each representing a different child. Team

  • Running club focuses on team concept, fun, morale-building

    With fitness being such an important part of the Air Force way of life, more and more Airmen are taking advantage of every opportunity to stay "fit-to-fight."One of those opportunities, open to Airmen and their families, is the "RAF running club," started in December 2011 by Cindy Neldner, a 100th

  • Operation Warmheart helps Airmen during holiday season, throughout year

    Operation Warmheart is a program run by first sergeants which provides relief for service members in times of emergency, distress or financial hardship."We get funding through donations from our own fundraisers, or from the chapel and spouses groups," said Master Sgt. Joel Villarin, 100th Aircraft

  • COMMENTARY: Keys to success

    As a chief, the question I've been asked the most is, "What does it take to make chief?" Every time I've answered it, my response has been slightly different because there really isn't one secret formula. The only known method is actually pretty straightforward: make staff sergeant, then technical

  • Treat stray animals with caution

    To ensure the safety of Team Mildenhall members, it's imperative to follow proper procedure while encountering stray animals. Animals with unknown histories could be vicious or have diseases.In the event a stray animal is found on base, call the 100th Security Forces Squadron Base Defense Operations

  • TSA makes air travel easier for Airmen

    The Transportation Safety Administration recently updated their security procedures to expedite wait times in security lines at airports for military members.Through a program called TSA Pre-Check, active-duty, reserve and guard military members can bypass much of the normal security measures while

  • Team Mildenhall gives thanks

    Many people have a reason to give thanks this year. Whether it's a large event, such as a loved one returning safely from a long deployment, or the smaller things in life such as a family meal around the table, everyone has something to be thankful for. This time of year gives people a chance to