News

  • How to submit a Hometown News Release form

    American servicemembers at RAF Mildenhall can share their accomplishments with friends and family back home by completing a Hometown News Release (Department of Defense Form 2266), which can be accessed by clicking HERE. Once the form is completed, click the "submit" button, and it will be forwarded

  • RAF Mildenhall set to remember Holocaust

    Several events are scheduled throughout the week of April 20 to 24 at RAF Mildenhall in observance of the Holocaust. The events here are set to begin with a short film and seminar at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Middleton Hall, with refreshments served prior to the event. The guest speaker will be

  • Retiree appreciation day slated for May 8

    The annual retiree appreciation day is slated for May 8, kicking off with an icebraker May 7 at 6 p.m.Events for the day include a coffee social, tour of static displays and information booths. All events will take place on RAF Lakenheath at Eagles' Landing. Transportation will be provided for the

  • SERVICE BENEFITS AVAILABLE FOR SURVIVORS AFTER DEATH OF A RETIRED MEMBER:

    BASIC INFORMATION FOR CONTINUED SERVICE BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES In general the loss of your loved one does not mean an end to certain military benefits and privileges you received during his/her life. You may continue to receive medical care at medical facilities of the Uniformed Services, in some

  • RAF Mildenhall ‘Biggest Loser’ contest wraps up

    Twenty five people finished RAF Mildenhall's fifth annual "Biggest Loser" challenge April 16, setting a new base record. The competition, held here since 2005, rewards those who lose the most weight in three months. Unlike the television show the competition is based on, participants aren't

  • From force to hope: The challenge of the Four Horsemen

    This year marks the 10th anniversary of operations in Serbia and Albania, and the 352nd Special Operations Group played a major role in both.From the early combat days of Operation Allied Force (24 March 24 through June 10, 1999) to the humanitarian Operation Shining Hope (April 4 through July 10,

  • Commentary: How Air Force Assistance Fund became the calm during our storm

    I don't know what I hate more, asking to borrow money or being in a situation where I have to. In instances where I've had to borrow, it's always been the last resort. I do my best to save for things I want and put aside for emergencies, but I found out the hard way what so many people already told

  • Sex Signals improv comedy show delivers serious message to young audience

    Airmen, regardless of rank, are required to take annual Sexual Assault Awareness training. However, most briefings on the subject don't make references to velociraptors, Chuck Norris, Harry Potter and heavy machinery. Using humor and audience participation, Ben Murrie and Courtney Abbot, actors with