News

  • Memorial Day events scheduled throughout Europe

    Members throughout U.S. Air Forces in Europe are encouraged to remember the significance of Memorial Day. It represents one day of national awareness and reverence, honoring those Americans who died while defending our Nation and its values. Below is a list of events scheduled at locations

  • Pizza Hut, Wing St. franchise to replace Anthony’s at BXtra

    A familiar fast food franchise will be available soon at the Army and Air Force Exchange Service food court here.Anthony's Pizza will be replaced by The Hut and Wing Street, a scaled-down version of Pizza Hut which also offers a variety of chicken wings. The switch is tentatively scheduled for 4th

  • Recycling center saves taxpayer dollars

    The recycling center here aims to provide Airmen the opportunity to be good stewards of the environment while saving the Air Force money.Click here for video coverage.

  • Memorial Day Ceremony to be held Monday

    The U.S. Embassy in London, Third Air Force and RAF Mildenhall holds the annual Cambridge-American Military Cemetery Memorial Service May 31 at 11 a.m. in Cambridge.The event honors the memory of the American World War II service members who gave their life to achieve victory in Europe against the

  • Legal notice: Reminder of prohibition on soliciting gifts and donations

    As summer rolls around, RAF Mildenhall sees an increase in activities put on by Air Force units and agencies. While private organizations and outside entities are allowed to sponsor base activities, commanders and event organizers are reminded that solicitation of donations for base activities is

  • Hiring surge to employ thousands

    With contractor-to-civilian conversions, new organizations standing up and overall increases in civilian positions, the Air Force civil service continues to grow as officials look to employ thousands of U.S. citizens.The Air Force Personnel Center has filled more than 3,000 new positions since the

  • Deployment Journal: Feeding camels is tiresome, yet important task

    When my 3-year-old asked me why I was going to the desert in 2004, my reply was simple. I said, "Daddy has to go feed the camels," and that was enough to sustain his curiosity. My 7 and 8-year-olds didn't buy it.Despite their doubt and his bewilderment, I went forth and tried my best to help by