Top-notch fuels professionals show importance of FARP team

A competition held March 23 here saw four potential team members compete for a place with the elite Airmen who are part of the Forward Air Refueling Point team. The FARP first came about after the 1980 Iran hostage rescue attempt. After this event, the Air Force realized the need for a

Car care made easy

Vehicles, along with most other things in this world, tend to break down and need to be fixed from time-to-time, which can become quite expensive.The 100th Force Support Squadron Auto Hobby Shop offers a variety of cost-reducing services to Airmen and their families, to help reduce to costs.One of

Chance deployment, from refueling to recon, gives pilot greater appreciation of war’s ‘bigger picture’ (Part 2)

This is the second of a two-part story about a pilot from the 351st Air Refueling Squadron, and his experiences during a recent deployment to Afghanistan.Part 2: Harsh realities of war ...When the opportunity arose for a deployment in Afghanistan flying a different type of aircraft and directly

A FARP course challenge

Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicks off

This year's Air Force Assistance Fund campaign has begun, and will run until May 4; Team Mildenhall's goal is to raise $59,475. The AFAF raises funds for charitable organizations that provide support to the Air Force family in need.These organizations are:· Air Force Villages · Air Force Aid Society

Guest lecturer provides Team Mildenhall Airmen insight to leadership

RAF Mildenhall recognizes the "Best of the Best" maintenance professionals of the year

The 2011 Knuckle Buster (Maintenance Professional of the Year) ceremony took place here, March 23, recognizing the "Best of the Best" within the 100th Maintenance Group. More than 400 personnel honored Airmen who are committed to the mission day and night, savored the challenges of unique tasks, and

Chance deployment, from refueling to recon, gives pilot greater appreciation of war's 'bigger picture'

This is the first of a two-part story about a pilot from the 351st Air Refueling Squadron, and his experiences during a recent deployment to Afghanistan.Part 1: Living the dream ...When the opportunity arose for a deployment in Afghanistan flying an MC-12, Capt. Robert Madson, 351st Air Refueling

Security Forces strong man competition

Being fit to fight is the standard for today's Airmen and when it comes to jobs such as Security Forces where physical fitness is required in their daily activity, that standard is raised to an even greater expectation. Tech Sergeant Latisha Cole takes us to RAF Mildenhall where the 100th Security

When has ‘NO!’ ever meant ‘yes?’

With Sexual Assault Awareness Month starting in April, everyone should strive to educate themselves on the harmful impacts of sexual assault and how to prevent it.This year, the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator's office is pushing for bystander intervention and stopping sexual assault before it