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  • 'Twas just before Christmas in the European sky

    'Twas just before Christmas in the European sky; a KC-135 Stratotanker pumped fuel, so others could fly.The boom extended from the fuselage with care; to prepare for the receiver, which'd soon be there.The fighter pilots were all nestled tight in their seats; as the wizzos (weapons officers)

  • Fitness center offers programs to help lose weight, inches

    Starting in January, the North Side and Hardstand Fitness Centers are offering two programs to help people either lose weight or better their cardiovascular, strength and flexibility. The first is the Biggest Loser competition, which runs Jan. 5 to March 31, and the second is a six-week bootcamp

  • Fitness assessment paints overall picture of health

    With the holidays coming up and plenty of eating to be done, fitness center staff provide ways to remind Airmen it's important to keep up a fitness routine, to help ensure the pounds don't pile on.One way of monitoring fitness, any time of the year, is by getting a MicroFit assessment at the North

  • From touch-down to take-off, APG ensures tankers are mission-ready

    To "Fly, fight and win ... in air, space and cyberspace," is the mission of the U.S. Air Force, and RAF Mildenhall's KC-135 Stratotankers play a significant part in making that mission happen. Getting the jets in the air so they can get the mission started is vital, and is the responsibility of

  • Square D: The only remaining World War II tail marking

    How many Team Mildenhall Airmen know their Square D heritage?Chances are, an Airman could do an entire two- or three-year tour at RAF Mildenhall, see the Square D emblem on assigned KC-135 Stratotankers and view Square D products on the base website, and never really know its significance.Tipping

  • 100th CES explains snow, ice removal operations

    Britain's snow season will soon be upon RAF Mildenhall. Bases in East Anglia typically average about six days of heavy snow a year. Still, when conditions are right and the ground becomes blanketed with snow, the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron snow operations will take action.Utilizing snow plows,

  • MOD Police host Road Safety Week

    Ministry of Defence Police are scheduled to host a Road Safety Week Nov. 21 to 25, and a winter safety-driving campaign will be carried out during this time.RAF Lakenheath will host the campaign Nov. 21 from 9 to 11 a.m. at York Road, just inside Gate 1; RAF Mildenhall will participate Nov. 22 from