News

  • Questions about the new PT program answered

    The following questions and answers are designed to help clarify some of the concerns about thenew Air Force Fitness Program.1. Why did the Air Force revise the Air Force Fitness Program? Answer: Chief Master Sgt of the Air Force Rodney McKinley requested an Air Force Audit (summer 2008) and it

  • New PT regulations change Air Force culture

    In January 2010 the Air Force is releasing new standards and policies for its physical training program which will be implemented Air Force wide and could have a dramatic impact. The new standards at a glance will include all the same testing areas: running, push-ups, sit-ups and waist measurements.

  • Sept. 3 marks 70 years since day of dark news

    As someone in the business of telling the news, I tend to take for granted the multitude of means we have available to get the word out. Between the Internet, 24-hour news networks, radio and the everlasting newspaper, a person can pick how and when they want their news and usually get all the top

  • Elmo and friends to visit RAF Mildenhall Sept. 8

    The Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families will kick off its 2009 tour with a visit to RAF Mildenhall Sept. 8, and features a live Muppet performance and giveaways from both Sesame Workshop and the United Service Organizations. The Muppets will perform at the Northside Fitness Center at

  • Traumatic Stress Response Team stands ready to help

    One of the risks of military service is the potential for exposure to potentially traumatic events, including aircraft mishaps, on-duty deaths, or serious injury to military personnel. Many individuals who experience these events develop short-term symptoms such as sleep problems and nightmares.

  • World War II POWs to share experiences, answer questions Sept. 16

    Team Mildenhall could get a once-in-a-lifetime chance to hear a firsthand account of what life was like for World War II prisoners of war during a question and answer session here Sept. 16. The session is scheduled to take place from 9 to 10 a.m. at the 100th Operations Group auditorium, where two

  • ORI weekly tip: Be on lookout

    With the scheduled Operational Readiness Inspection rapidly approaching, there's no time like the present for Team Mildenhall to kick it into high gear in terms of preparation. One way to ensure success is to really start paying attention to our surroundings - something all members of Team

  • Hometown Holiday Greetings comes to RAFM Sept. 12

    The Air Force News Holiday Greeting team will be here Saturday, Sept. 12 to film Airmen and their families' Hometown Holiday Greetings. This will be the only opportunity to film greetings for this holiday season. When: Saturday, Sept. 12, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. What: AFNews Filming Hometown Holiday