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  • RAF Mildenhall keeps fallen safe while en route home

    At around 8:45 a.m. May 11, a small procession on the RAF Mildenhall flightline was witnessed by few, but felt by millions.Without the usual polish and ceremony, but with every ounce of dignity and respect deserved, three metal boxes - each wrapped tightly by an American flag - crawled from the back

  • More bases to advertise vacancies on USAJOBS

    Eight additional locations will begin using USAJOBS.gov on May 24 to advertise vacancies to current Air Force employees.Charleston AFB, S.C.; McGuire AFB, N.J.; McChord AFB, Wash.; Langley AFB, Va.; Elmendorf AFB, Alaska; Andersen AFB, Guam; and the Air Force District of Washington's Bolling AFB and

  • 'Firefighter Gary' joins RAF Mildenhall's fire prevention team

    The 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department has a new addition to their team. "Firefighter Gary" is the newest recruit in the fire prevention flight, and will join Sparky the Fire Dog and his firefighter friends, when they attend events on and off base.I recently got to meet Firefighter Gary,

  • RAF Mildenhall calls for Madingley volunteers

    Every Memorial Day since 1944 the U.S. Air Force has gathered at Madingley American Cemetery to honor those who've died in battle, and once again volunteers are needed to continue the tradition."We need about 275 volunteers," said 1st Lieutenant Steven Brenoskie, 100th Security Forces Squadron.

  • Journey to majestic Wales

    Whether you're new to the U.K. or a seasoned veteran, there's much to do and see here. By sharing travel stories, visiting forces can better acquaint themselves with where and when they want to visit. As a relatively new "immigrant" here, this is my first story to share, but I assure you more will

  • Commentary: Charges, creeds and oaths -- Do we believe what we're saying?

    An integral part of our Air Force culture is the recitation or affirmation of our beliefs and intentions through charges, creeds and oaths. I've got what could be an easy or not so easy question for you ... "Do you believe what you're saying?"It's a great thrill for me to witness our noncommisioned

  • Air Force clarifies officer stratification

    After receiving feedback from senior leaders, promotion boards and Airmen around the globe, Air Force officials are providing additional guidance to help clarify the use of stratification for officers.That feedback included concerns that our previous officer stratification guidance was unclear and