Tearing it up

Mildenhall Airmen clean local school, enhance ties

Ten Team Mildenhall volunteers weathered harsh British downpours and volunteered to clean up Beck Row Primary School Aug. 26.While sweeping, cleaning and painting was the obvious agenda for the group, the intangible impacts will last far beyond the paint's applied lifetime.The exceptional community

Women's Equality Day observance slated for Aug. 26

Five Airmen in period dress depicting famous women will be spreading the word about women's equality at three locations here Thursday.The Airmen will portray Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Mary Church Terrell, Sojourner Truth and Esther Blake at the Hardstand Fitness Center, the post

Airmen respond to medical emergency

An elderly gentleman recently found himself in good hands after he collapsed in his car within view of the base. Master Sgt. Steven Cournoyer, 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, was driving to work when he came upon a stopped car. He noticed the local police pulling over, so he

Leave carryover extension announcement

The National Defense Authorization Act  2008 changed the maximum leave carryover (except for special leave accrual and members in a missing status) from 60 days to 75 days from Oct. 1, 2008 through Dec. 31, 2010. The NDAA 2010 extends the 75 day carryover until Sept. 30, 2013. The NDAA 2010 also

ASBP Blood Drives scheduled Monday, Tuesday

There will be Armed Services Blood Program community blood drives at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall in September.Schedule is as followsRAF Lakenheath: Sept. 27 and 28 -- Main Gym (Building 904), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. RAF Mildenhall: Sept. 30, North Side Fitness Center (Building 463), 8 a.m. to 4

New fuel pumps bring mission to 100 percent capable

Some of the million-gallon JP-8 tanks on RAF Mildenhall are getting new pump systems installed to bring them into the 21st century and ensure our tankers continue to fuel the fight. Click here for video coverage.

Airmen and veterans prompted to submit claims for retroactive Stop Loss

Airmen, veterans, and beneficiaries who were involuntarily extended under Stop Loss between Sept. 11, 2001 and Sept. 30, 2009 are eligible for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay. If your enlistment was involuntarily extended due to Stop Loss, and you have yet to file a claim for RSLSP, then the last

State Department cautions of continuing terrorist threat

The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. U.S. citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to

Commentary: Where to find strength in challenging times

It's Monday morning, it's raining, and I get into the car in blues to drive to work. On my way in I start thinking about change being the only constant, and that I need to adapt and make a list of those items that need to get done this week and find a way to get them accomplished. I have