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  • Cambridge ceremony commemorates 68th Annual Memorial Day Observance

    Airmen from RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath commemorated the 68th Annual Memorial Day Observance May 28, at the Cambridge American Cemetery at Madingley. The ceremony honored the servicemen and women who are buried in the cemetery and those listed on the Wall of the Missing."Today, we honor the

  • Commentary: Completing my first half marathon

    RAF Mildenhall is hosting a Race to Remember Half Marathon on Sept. 8, and as running a half marathon gives you a great sense of accomplishment, I would encourage everyone to do at least one. My first half marathon was the Nike+ Run to the Beat Half Marathon on Sept. 25, 2011, in London. I had

  • We remember you

    Commemorating sacrifices incomprehensible to many, red-blooded Americans in all corners of the world make their way to local cemeteries, memorials and hollowed grounds the final Monday of each May. Though U.S. history is short when compared to that of our European and Asian allies, American

  • Retreat is sounded for US, UK Airmen

    Royal Air Force airmen from the 51 Squadron at RAF Waddington were invited to attend RAF Mildenhall's monthly retreat ceremony on May 25, 2012.The 488th Intelligence Squadron and 95th Reconnaissance Squadron hosted this month's retreat and chose to invite their U.K. partners - the 51 Squadron - as a

  • Quality of life town hall live online May 31

    We are pleased to announce that for the May 31 Town Hall meeting on quality of life issues, you and your family will have the ability to attend and participate remotely. We have set up a live meeting on the Defense Connect Online system which will allow access from both government and personal

  • 'Wizard, chicken wings,' aid in SERE, Army self-defense training

    A four-day Army training course teaching self-defense-style moves to Air Force personnel took place May 15 to 18 at RAF Feltwell. The Modern Army Combative Program, level one, was taught by Staff Sgt. Matt Carlino, 100th Operations Support Squadron Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape

  • New, lighter ABU available in June

    The new, Rip-stop Airman Battle Uniform (RABU), featuring a lighter nylon-cotton blend, will be available to Airmen at 16 U.S. bases and through AAFES online starting in June.The wear policy for the light-weight RABUs will be exactly the same as for the ABUs. The only difference between the ABU and

  • Weather changes, vigilance should never waiver

    The British weather is getting warmer, and Team Mildenhall Airmen and families are spending more time out and about.The summer typically brings more outings, but without vigilance, could also leave members more vulnerable to terrorists.By staying vigilant and taking protective measures, Team