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May 24, 2021
RAF Mildenhall hosts European Tanker Symposium

Ten NATO air forces attended the 100th Air Refueling Wing European Tanker Symposium, both virtually and in-person, hosted by Royal Air Force Mildenhall May 18 to 21.Following Operation Unified Protector, the 100th ARW conducted the inaugural symposium in May 2012 with 21 participants, four nations
May 20, 2021
351st ARS refuels U.S. F-16C Fighting Falcon during Astral Knight 21

Royal Air Force Mildenhall provided air refueling supported for U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon's assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing during exercise Astral Knight 21 over the Adriatic Sea, May 18, 2021.
May 14, 2021
351st named best ARS in Air Force

The 2020 Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Trophy for best performing air refueling squadron in the U.S. Air Force has been awarded to the 351st Air Refueling Squadron, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, May 7, 2021.
May 11, 2021
‘Skipper III’ nose art dedication recognizes special bond, legacy of 100th Bomb Group

The latest nose art to adorn a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, “Skipper III,” was unveiled during a dedication ceremony at Royal Air Force Mildenhall May 7.As a way of reconnecting with 100th Bombardment Group history, tail number 59-1470 took on the name “Skipper III” as a
May 11, 2021
100th LRS, CES Airmen conduct vehicle rescue training

The 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 100th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department conducted crashed vehicle training at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, May 7.
May 7, 2021
RAF College Cranwell station commander visits RAF Mildenhall

Royal Air Force Group Captain Joanne Campbell, RAF College Cranwell station commander, visited RAF Mildenhall, May 5. Campbell and MAcr Marcus Burton, RAF Cranwell weapons systems operator senior instructor, met with base leadership, toured CV-22B Osprey and KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft static
May 5, 2021
U.S. Air Force supports Latvian Independence flyover

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing and U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing supported the Day of the Restoration of Latvian Independence which commemorates the day they declared independence from the Soviet
May 4, 2021
100th ARW Airmen participate in first-ever virtual leadership development course

Approximately 200 leaders from the 100th Air Refueling Wing participated in the first-ever virtual leadership reflection session with Air University instructor Jason Womack, April 30. Officers, noncommissioned officers and senior NCOs participated in the event, which helped attendees clarify their
April 22, 2021
Bloody Hundredth refuels Iniochos 21

The 100th Air Refueling Wing participated in exercise Iniochos 21 with the Hellenic air force near Souda Bay Air Base, Greece, April 12-22, 2021.
April 21, 2021
Diamond symposium provides opportunity to share knowledge, prepare future first sergeants

Royal Air Force Mildenhall’s First Sergeant Council hosted a symposium for potential first sergeants April 19 to 23. More than 46 years-worth of experience was shared at the bi-annual event, consisting of targeted training and interactive modules to help prepare attendees to qualify as interim first