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  • Follow steps to ensure successful result in UCI

    It should come as no surprise to anyone in the 100th Air Refueling Wing that there is a Unit Compliance Inspection scheduled Monday to Oct. 20. Most of us have been preparing for the UCI by running self-inspection checklists, updating continuity binders or updating appointment letters. The

  • The times that try men’s souls

    Staff Sgt. Lori Sears quietly reached up and wiped the tears from her eyes as more than 150 people observed a moment of silence during RAF Mildenhall's 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony Monday. It was a sentiment shared by many. The sergeant, with the 21st Special Operations Squadron, said she came to the

  • An ACE in the hole

    A program here helps improve the quality of life for Airmen by providing them with a place to gather and socialize. "Airmen Committed to Excellence has been established as a forum for motivated Airmen to interact, volunteer and participate in activities," said Airman 1st Class Rebekah Auld, 727th

  • Childseat laws keep children safe, secure

    Due to recent changes in British law, all children age 12 and younger, or less than 135 centimeters tall (about 4 feet 5 inches), must now be properly restrained in a suitable child car seat or booster seat. According to the law, which went into effect Monday, adult seatbelts are no longer

  • Education is key to keeping pets happy and healthy

    A new animal welfare officer here wants to help pet owners through education while they are stationed in England. Yve Chadwick, 48th Mission Support Squadron animal welfare officer employed by the Ministry of Defence, said the animal welfare office is responsible for RAFs Mildenhall, Lakenheath and

  • Airport security restrictions tighten

    With summer drawing to a close, a long weekend right around the corner, and the promise of school starting soon, many people here may decide to take one last trip before settling into a routine. Anyone traveling should keep in mind that security measures have recently increased, and should prepare

  • Open Skies Treaty builds trust among nations

    RAF Mildenhall plays a critical role in the Treaty on Open Skies by acting as a gateway to the Eastern hemisphere. The Treaty helps build trust between countries by opening their borders to another country's observation aircraft. Personnel on the aircraft take photos to ensure countries don't have a

  • RAF Mildenhall airfield earns high marks during inspection

    RAF Mildenhall Airmen recently proved they are among the best in the Air Force when they scored an "Outstanding" rating from a U.S. Air Forces in Europe inspection team during a recent air-traffic system evaluation program inspection. An ATSEP is like a unit-compliance inspection or an

  • Ten 488th IS Airmen 'hang around' during climbing certification

    A squadron from Germany who teaches tower rescue training and climbing certification to Air Force units across Europe recently gave a few pointers to Team Mildenhall's 488th Intelligence Squadron. "This training will give them the ability to help if someone gets stuck or there's an injury on a