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Nov. 24, 2009
100th LRS worthy base champions

The 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron won the intramural base soccer championships 2-0 against the 488th Intelligence Squadron/95th Reconnaissance Squadron on a very blustery pitch at the Hardstand Fitness Center Nov. 19.The game started with the 100th LRS playing slightly against the wind and
Nov. 24, 2009
Tree lighting ceremony slated for Dec. 2

Team Mildenhall will hold its annual tree-lighting ceremony Dec. 2 begining at 4:45 p.m. adjacent to the Bob Hope Community Center.Col. Chad Manske, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, will host the event.Children will sing carols begining at 4:55 p.m. following the incovation. The lights on the
Nov. 23, 2009
New physical fitness standards effective July 1, biannual testing begins Jan. 1

Maintaining peak combat readiness begins and ends with healthy, motivated and well-trained Airmen.Nov. 19, the Air Force's deputy chief of staff for manpower and personnel announced the new Air Force fitness standards will officially begin July 1, 2010.Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton III said the
Nov. 20, 2009
Guidelines on recycling and trash disposal explained

It's often said that one man's trash is another mans treasure, but sometimes you can have too much of a good thing - and when it's time to let it go, you've got to know where to get rid of it. While RAF Mildenhall has its own recycling center, there are certain things that cannot be accepted.
Nov. 19, 2009
Applicants sought for air attaché duty

The Air Force is accepting applications until Dec. 11, 2009, from senior captains, majors and lieutenant colonels to fill eight air attaché positions and assistant air attaché positions with in-country reporting dates ranging from August 2010 to September 2012. Officers selected for attaché duty
Nov. 19, 2009
Purchasing a customs concession vehicle saves customers a fifth of the car's value

Thinking of buying a car? Thinking of selling your car? Sure, you're looking for a good deal, and trying not to get ripped off, but have you thought about the taxes? Here are some important things for an American servicemember to know about cars imported to the United Kingdom:What's a customs
Nov. 18, 2009
Solo run seals victory

A great individual goal by Steve Alverson sent his team, the 488th Intelligence and 95th Reconnaissance Squadron, to the intramural soccer championship, at the Hardstand Fitness Center Nov. 18.The game kicked off in very gusty conditions, not ideal for playing soccer, and both teams really struggled
Nov. 18, 2009
U.S. Department of State issues travel alert for Germany

The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens that over the past few months, Al Qaeda has released videos threatening to conduct terrorist attacks against German interests. While these threats initially mentioned the German federal elections in September, Al Qaeda continues to threaten Germany.
Nov. 18, 2009
A little Wisdom goes a long way: 100th LRS heads to intramural soccer championship

The 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron strolled into the intramural soccer championship under the brim of Ray Wisdom's hat trick against 100th Communications Squadron in a 4-1 match at the Hardstand Fitness Center Nov. 17.The two teams squared off equally at the center circle, producing an
Nov. 18, 2009
Acosta scores an extra-time winner

The 488th Intelligence Squadron/95th Reconnaissance Squadron move into the semi-finals of the intramural soccer championship with an extra-time goal to give them a narrow victory over the 727th Air Mobility Squadron by four goals to three, at the Hardstand Fitness Center Nov. 17.After both teams