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  • AFSA reaches out to local community

    The Air Force Sergeants Association hosted a Christmas luncheon for more than 100 special needs citizens at the Galaxy Club here Saturday.Dozens of base Airmen who helped with the event volunteered their time, money and attention during the season which is known for goodwill toward men. The Airmen

  • Salute during "God Save the Queen"

    First Sergeant says "All Airmen must salute during 'God Save the Queen.'" While nearly every Airman knows what steps to take when they hear the "Star-Spangled Banner," some may be confused what to do when an allied nation's national anthem sounds.Senior Master Sgt. Todd Ramsey, 100th Civil Engineer

  • TSA releases info on increased security measures

    As evidenced on Christmas Day with the attempted detonation of an improvised explosive device on board a midair flight destined for US soil, those who oppose the US and its interests are determined to inflict harm on innocent civilians to further their radical views. As a result of this incident,

  • Project Ruby -- a look at RAF Mildenhall's history

    Project Ruby came about towards the end of World War II due to the failure of the large bombs developed to penetrate the reinforced concrete shielded targets in Germany. Both the Army Air Force and the Royal Air Force developed a series of heavy bombs to penetrate the heavy protective shielding and

  • A look at air power in the Battle of the Bulge

    If you had been an American military member stationed in East Anglia during December 1944, you would probably have been involved in the campaign to stop the surprise German attack that developed into the Battle of the Bulge. A little historical imagination can move us and our units 65 years back in

  • 67th SOS assists Ospreys returning to Hurlburt Field

    The 67th Special Operations Squadron recently refueled six aircrews flying CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft helping them return home to the 1st Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field, Fla., following the aircraft's first combat tour. The CV-22 is a long-range aircraft capable of traveling over

  • RAF Mildenhall makes a stand, saves money, man-hours for Air Force

    What started as an idea by a former maintenance group commander has saved RAF Mildenhall, and consequently, the Air Force, at least 600 man-hours and hundreds of thousands of dollars since its inception earlier this year.The process of isochronal inspections - periodic aircraft inspections- was

  • Lights out for base improvement

    The number of power outages across base has been on the rise this year due to the 100th Civil Engineering Squadron and its local counterparts intentionally cutting power for repairs to the base power grid.The 100th CES and Defence Estates are teaming to decrease the need for future outages by