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  • Elmo, friends to visit RAF Mildenhall

    The Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families is scheduled to visit RAF Mildenhall Sept. 15.The free show features a live Muppet performance and giveaways from both Sesame Workshop and the United Service Organizations. The Muppets will perform at the Northside Fitness Center at 2 p.m. and 6

  • Empowering your palate: Mike's Beans

    Welcome to the latest installment of the "Empowering your palate" series. Today I bring you a recipe for Mike's Beans. Don't let the simplicity of the name fool you; this is pure deliciousness.This recipe was created and contributed by Senior Master Sgt. Michael Brackenbury, the superintendent of

  • Do's and don'ts for decorating dorms

    For most, moving from place to place is hard to do and military members become very familiar with this particular hardship very quickly. For young Airmen living in dormitories, the dorm is their home and comfort is a priority. Personalizing rooms is encouraged; however, there are guidelines to keep

  • Giving blood to save lives

    The Armed Services Blood Program will be holding a blood drive here Sept. 13 at the North Side Fitness Center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The ASBP plays a key role in providing quality blood products for Service members and their families during both peace and in war time. As a joint operation among Army,

  • Patriot Day marks 10th anniversary of Sept. 11

    Patriot Day here is scheduled for Sept. 9 and marks the 10th anniversary of 9/11.To commemorate the anniversary, a 30-minute event will be held here at 8:30 a.m. outside the Bob Hope Community Center, at Patriot Park (or inside in the case of bad weather).The order of events is as follows:8:30 a.m.

  • Brothers’ military service forged by tragedy – a 9/11 story

    There are moments that defy any hint of reason or logic, ones that are so horrible that folks struggle for years to find a way to compartmentalize.Sometimes these mere ripples in the world's timeline create a change in societies and impact families in various ways. Like many Americans, this happened

  • Arts, Crafts center hosts gallery contest

    The RAF Mildenhall Arts and Crafts Center is currently accepting crafts, digital art and photography submissions for the 2012 Air Force Arts and Crafts Gallery program.Individuals whose entries are selected will receive recognition from Headquarters Air Force Services Agency.Applicants will compete

  • New tool control system bolsters SOG maintenance

    Tech. Sgt. Matt Updegrave has a job that would make it difficult for almost anyone to sleep comfortably. He ensures the accountability of nearly $14 million worth of tools and equipment, which if missing, could contribute to a mishap or lead to the injury or death of fellow Airmen.Updegrave is a