News

Aug. 21, 2008
American Air Day at Imperial War Museum in Duxford slated Aug. 22

American Air Day at the Imperial War Museum at Duxford is slated for Friday. Duxford owns a rich history in military aviation, and this year marks the 90th anniversary of its opening as an airfield. U.S. Army Air Forces were stationed there during World War II. The museum holds a wealth of aviation
Aug. 21, 2008
Feature -- Warrior stories - Chief Master Sgt. Rick Bunce shares story of deployment

Chief Master Sgt. Rick Bunce, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron chief enlisted manager, deployed to Kuwait April to October 2007. He was assigned to the 424th Medium Truck Detachment, known as the "Centurions", where he was in charge of 158 personnel who attended the Basic Combat Convoy Course at
Aug. 20, 2008
Feature - Team effort ensures 727th AMS Aerial Port conduct successful missions, time after time

From helicopters and mail, to hazardous materials and aircraft parts, it's all in a day's work for the men and women in the 727th Air Mobility Squadron Aerial Port Flight. Annually about 7,000 aircraft are "touched" by them each year, whether from RAF Mildenhall's fleet or transient aircraft flying
Aug. 19, 2008
Back-to-School Traffic Advisory

The first day of school is Aug. 25, and motorist should expect increased morning traffic at the gates of RAF Lakenheath. Security forces will do all they can to keep the gates and roadways safe, but they need your help. The following are some recommendations to make the morning commute safer for
Aug. 18, 2008
Gatwick shuttle bus service partially terminated

As a result of periodic usage review, one of two shuttle bus services to Gatwick Airport in London has been terminated as of Aug. 18 due to a distinct lack of official travelers. The shuttle departed RAF Mildenhall at 8 a.m. daily and departed Gatwick Airport with return service at 2:30 p.m. "When
Aug. 15, 2008
Law school programs for officers announced

Applications for the Funded Legal Education Program and Excess Leave Program are being accepted from Jan. 1 through March 1, 2009. Interested officers are encouraged to compete. "Our Air Force missions are constantly changing, and commanders deserve to have access to legal advisors with a broad
Aug. 14, 2008
New Female Incontinence and Prolapse Clinic to open in September

Through the concerted efforts of Maj. Steven Baughman, chief of urologic surgery and Capt. Edgar Le Claire, obstetrics and gynecology staff physician, a first of its kind United States Air Force clinic will open its doors in September. The new Female Incontinence and Prolapse Clinic "will set the
Aug. 14, 2008
The Importance of immunizations

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. The Centers for Disease Control and the Immunization Clinic on RAF Lakenheath can provide you with the most current child and adult immunization schedule. You can access the CDC via your government computer or your home computer at www.cdc.gov. To get
Aug. 14, 2008
RAF Mildenhall child development center credits parents with free week of childcare

The child development center has surpassed its financial goal for the year, and as a result, all parents will receive a week of free childcare Aug. 18 to 22. The offer is only valid for parents who have children enrolled in the center as of Aug. 18, but can be postponed to a later week if they've
Aug. 14, 2008
Volunteers needed to bring enthusiasm, joy and fun to JMSSD

About 800 volunteers are still needed to help with the 27th annual Joan Mann Special Sports Day Sept. 13. The event, at Hangar 711, will provide games, fun and entertainment for more than 250 special-needs people from around East Anglia. Volunteers are also welcomed from RAFs Lakenheath, Feltwell,