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  • 100th ARW remains focused on sexual assault prevention

    April was Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and although summer is here, the 100th Air Refueling Wing's leadership remains focused on this important issue."This is a constant challenge," said Col. Michael Winters, 100th ARW vice commander. "We're doing very well at RAF Mildenhall, but there is

  • Cadets visit RAF Mildenhall for preparation as future leaders

    Between now and July 29, there will be folks on RAF Mildenhall in a slightly different uniform than the regular Airman Battle Uniform worn here.These officer candidates, known as cadets, have come from all over the United States, including Florida, Georgia, Wyoming, Texas, Alaska and Colorado, as

  • Commentary: Living up to potential is a personal choice

    It was a Sunday morning in July 2007, I was relaxing. After going to church, I headed over to the Brigade Tactical Operations Center to steal some coffee and "spread some cheer." After visiting with the battle captain and radio operators for a little while, I decided to go change into my ABUs and

  • World War II heroes honored in Cambridge

    Fallen servicemembers from World War II were remembered in a memorial service at the Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial in Cambridge, England, May 31. Click here for video coverage.

  • Middle schoolers give Salute to Veterans

    Middle school students from the tri-base area attended a salute to veterans that honored british and american service members past and present and offered encouragement for the next generation.Click here for video coverage.

  • Officials release new selective re-enlistment bonus list

    Pentagon officials recently released the latest selective re-enlistment bonus list which contains 89 Air Force specialties.The revised listing places heavy emphasis on retaining Airmen with 17 months to six years of service, said Technical Sgt. Dina Elefante, NCO in charge of Air Force

  • RAF Mildenhall’s Critical Days of Summer campaign underway

    The 100th Air Refueling Wing's annual Critical Days of Summer awareness campaign is in full swing.From about Memorial Day to Labor Day, numbers of fatal accidents usually increase, said Master Sgt. William Rathbun, 100th ARW Safety Office superintendent. "It's summer, people are going out more,

  • Commentary: Fitness expo offers comic relief

    Recently I found myself in Birmingham surrounded by so much ego that I could barely fit my 165-pound frame through the door.Some friends and I made the two-hour trek to to attend a fitness expo called "BODY POWER!", and although it wasn't what I expected, it was a truly rewarding experience for the