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  • Tankers enable mission accomplishment

    Even the most advanced military aircraft needs fuel in order to be of use.For the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron here in Southwest Asia, its mission is to support other aircraft so they can fulfill their mission of supporting troops on the ground."We supply most all the refueling

  • BAC fosters peace through friendship

    In Afghanistan's brutal southern and eastern provinces, servicemembers proudly wearing Old Glory and the Union Flag stand shoulder to shoulder while fighting as one - like brothers united for a noble cause. These long-time comrades coordinate combined efforts on the battle fields, skies and seas -

  • Wakelam’s Wildlife: Breckland – its links to the humble Rabbit

    RAF Mildenhall is situated on the edge of an area known as Breckland or the Brecks. Breckland stretches from southwest Norfolk to northeast Suffolk and covers an area between 350 and 400 square miles. It is comprised mainly of pine forest and sandy heathland. In medieval times the area was famous

  • Connecting with Others After Trauma

    Many military personnel experience significant traumas, such as sexual assault or participation in combat, during the course of their careers. Although responses to traumatic events vary significantly from person to person, research has shown most stress-related reactions (such as sleep problems and

  • Dual-citizen continues family's tradition of military service

    A British-born American citizen took the oath of enlistment at the Professional Development Center here joining his brother as the third generation of his family to serve in the military Nov. 23.Daniel Coughlin left the following day for Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, to enter basic military

  • Safety first (x6)

    The 100th Air Refueling Wing Safety Office proved they live up to the motto of 'Safety first,' when they recently earned six first-place U.S. Air Forces in Europe 2009 safety awards.Tech. Sgt. Joshua Franklin won USAFE's Safety Career Professional of the Year (Technician) Award; the 100th ARW Ground

  • 'Tis the season to think safety

    Scents of cinnamon and gingerbread linger in the air. The brisk winter has set in, and Team Mildenhall Airmen are seen wearing cold-weather gear as they move about base. Near the commissary, holiday decorations are up, and the base tree will be lit this afternoon. Down the street, a family gathers

  • Commentary: Air Force family forges bonds, eases strain

    As Airmen, many times those of us who wear the uniform put service before ourselves to accomplish the mission - it's what we signed up for, and it's what we're trained to do. Even so, what can often end up being more than a little difficult is when mission requires us to put service before our