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Sept. 22, 2022
100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum receives poignant Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

Volunteers at the 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum, Thorpe Abbotts, officially received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, Sept. 8, 2022. The award, signed by the Queen, is the highest award given to volunteer groups across the United Kingdom, and was poignant and bittersweet since it was
Sept. 8, 2022
USAFE-AFRICA DCOM visits RAF Mildenhall

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John D. Lamontagne, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa deputy commander, awards a coin for superior performer to Tech. Sgt. Elliot Rivera, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker aerospace propulsion craftsman, at Royal Air Force Mildenhall,
Aug. 24, 2022
Corrosion control performs KC-135 maintenance

100th Maintenance squadron corrosion control airmen painted a U.S. Air Forces in Africa and Europe emblem on "Black Jack", the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing.
Aug. 23, 2022
The 95th Reconnaissance Squadron celebrates 105 years

Members of the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron recently gathered to remember and honor their rich history since the activation of the 95th Aero Squadron on Aug. 20, 1917, at Kelly Field, Texas.
Aug. 22, 2022
100th CES simulate repair of damaged runway during CBRNE exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron practiced repairing a simulated runway by removing damaged concrete and base course ready for repair during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives exercise at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Aug. 17, 2022. The
Aug. 22, 2022
‘All aboard for Patriot Express’: RAF Mildenhall to serve as gateway for PCS, pet transport

Starting Sept. 20, 2022, the Patriot Express flight, also known as the rotator, is scheduled to start flying into Royal Air Force Mildenhall for U.S. military and civilian members and their families permanently changing station to the United Kingdom. It will fly to and from Baltimore/Washington
Aug. 19, 2022
One Boom Pod at a Time

Thousands of hours are spent each year removing and installing a boom cover on a KC-135 refueling Stratotanker aircraft—hours that could be used elsewhere. One 100th Maintenance Squadron Airman has invented a new boom cover tool that has the potential to save the U.S. Air Force 40,000 man-hours and
Aug. 19, 2022
100 CES performs training during exercise

U.S. Air Force fire specialists assigned to the 100th Civil Engineering Squadron gather during a chemical attack exercise at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Aug. 17, 2022. The 100th CES’s mission includes fire protection, emergency response and facilities engineering for RAF Mildenhall. (U.S.
Aug. 16, 2022
RAF Mildenhall 100th MXS Electrical and Environmental Backshop

The E&E backshop analyzes, troubleshoots, and maintains aircraft E&E systems, associated components, subsystems, and test equipment.
Aug. 11, 2022
RAF Mildenhall prepares for base exercise

Team Mildenhall Airmen conduct Ability To Survive and Operate training in preparation for an upcoming base exercise at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Aug. 11, 2022. Training such as this ensures Airmen are ready to fight in any warfighting scenario.