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    "Simply put, this is an expeditionary Air Force, and deployments are part of our culture. This year, you'll see a tremendous transition from operations in Iraq to surge operations in Afghanistan. We must continue to refine our efforts and recognize that an Airman's deployment is really a family's

  • Everyone should remember to stay vigilant

    It's that time of year when school is in session, and everyone has settled into their routines and habits. It is also the time of year when many people take advantage of the enormous number of venues here in Europe to experience the local culture and socialize -- festivals, sporting events, clubs,

  • Airmen portray icons for Women's Equality Day

    FOUR WOMEN AT R-A-F MILDENHALL PUT ON A TRAVELING ROAD SHOW AUGUST 26TH HIGHLIGHTING THE ROLES OF FAMOUS FIGURES IN THE STRUGGLE FOR WOMEN'S RIGHTS.Four women here put on a travelign road show Aug. 26 to highlight the roles fo famous figures in the struggle for women's rights. This performance was

  • 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