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Deployment Journal: As deployment came to a close, my heart remained heavy

I felt like someone drove a dull, rusty ice pick into my heart when a text message arrived informing me friends of mine were wounded in a combat engagement in Bala Murghab, and some were being medically evacuated to my camp.Petty Officer 1st Class John Pearl and I were walking to a Spanish friend's

Tips for safe summer cookin'

Do you smell it? The aroma of slow-burning charcoal, sizzling steaks, hot dogs and fresh Alaskan salmon is lingering in the mild Suffolk air.The British summer is in full-swing. For many Americans, the sporadic hot, sunny days are a prime opportunity to fire up the old barbecue, and grill their

One-of-a-kind 'Cyber Defense Team' essential in monitoring internal security

Set up at the start of this year, the 100th Communications Squadron Cyber Defense Team was formed after 100th CS staff spent more than 7,000 man-hours preparing for the command cyber readiness inspection, and information assurance inspection.These inspections uncovered infrastructure vulnerabilities

Karen A. picks up the gauntlet: Surviving stormy weather with aircrew, water survival training

I've marshaled a jet, helped fight a live fire, had a military working dog hanging off my arm, and looked an owl and falcon in their beady eyes as they sat on my gloved hand. Ever since then, I've been on the lookout for a new challenge.These things were a tad nerve-wracking, but fun. But I didn't

Crack detection: An NDI story

With cracks all over the world, it can be easy to overlook them, however, the 100th Maintenance Squadron Non-Destructive Inspection lab knows that some cracks aren't meant to be ignored.NDI uses a collection of specialized analysis techniques such as ultrasonic, radiography and applied magnetics

Fun, festivities to show Airmen some appreciation

Several base organizations have banded together to host an Unaccompanied Airman Appreciations Day."The event has noncommissioned officers working and volunteering to give Airmen a break," said Tech. Sgt. Jalil Samavarchian, 100th Maintenance Squadron Aircraft Structural Maintenance NCO-in-charge,

RAF Mildenhall remembers Flight Sgt. Middleton

Building 464 is stop nine on RAF Mildenhall's Heritage Trail. It's an unassuming brick building which was built in 1931 and was once the officer's mess.In December 2000, the 100th Air Refueling Wing received permission to memorialize the building as Middleton Hall in memory of Royal Australian Air

Road work, gate closures near RAF Mildenhall Aug. 1 – Dec. 31

Gate 1 will close to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic Aug. 1 as roadwork begins on Lincoln Road, which runs between the roundabout by Mickey's Tea Bar and Gate 1 (near the Bird-in-Hand pub).The roadwork will continue through New Year's Eve, and gate closures and traffic patterns will be affected

Volunteers needed for Joan Mann Special Sports Day

RAFs Mildenhall and Lakenheath need volunteers for the 30th Annual Joan Mann Special Sports Day, an invitational sports event for special-needs people across England.Around 900 volunteers came out from both bases to ensure the Olympic-style event was a success in 2010. To volunteer, call:Master Sgt.