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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
April 21, 2021
RAF Mildenhall Pollywiggles Playgroup provides opportunity to connect

As one of the best-attended outreach events since COVID-19 restrictions began last year, the Royal Air Force Mildenhall Pollywiggles Playgroup provided a much needed opportunity to socially connect with members of the Tri-Base community. The playgroup, designed to increase readiness and resilience,
April 15, 2021
100th ARW supports refueling from RAF Fairford

U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing flew in support of exercise Baltic Trident over the North Atlantic Ocean, March 19, 2021.