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  • Aerospace ground equipment: no airpower without ground power

    As a global air refueling and combat support forward operating base, RAF Mildenhall projects airpower through unrivaled air refueling and provides combat support across Europe and Africa.However, to complete this mission, it takes hard work and dedication from the Airmen of the 100th Maintenance

  • 100th LRS holds safety event to underline dangers of drunk driving

    The 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron worked together to put on an event to educate Airmen on the dangers of drunk driving and how to prevent it Oct. 11, 2019, on RAF Mildenhall.Working with Suffolk Police and Airmen from the 48th Medical Operations Squadron Alcohol and Drug Prevention and

  • FARP: ‘Like we were never there’

    They go out, mostly at night, for a single purpose and with a high priority: ensuring aircraft have the most essential item they require to complete their mission, fuel.Forward Area Refueling Point teams fly into austere locations to refuel aircraft. They fall under the banner of the petroleum, oils

  • Team Mildenhall Airmen visit RAF Waddington for airpower demonstration

    Team Mildenhall Airmen attended the Royal Air Force Air Combat Power visit Oct. 22, 2019, at RAF Waddington, England. During the tour, members attended briefings about unmanned aircraft, aeromedical evacuation and airfield force protection and toured static aircraft displays to learn about RAF

  • The ‘Bloody Hundredth’ edge; 100th SFS sharpens skills

    Defenders train regularly to maintain readiness, so when they receive the call to put their lives at risk for the people they protect, they’re prepared.The 100th Security Forces Squadron at RAF Mildenhall, England, has incorporated a firearms training simulator into their regular training and it’s

  • 100th CES firefighters execute KC-135 familiarization training

    Firefighters with the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron sharpened their skills during a training exercise which simulated a cockpit fire aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker at RAF Mildenhall, England. The firefighters had to search for “unaccounted personnel” in and around the aircraft during the simulated

  • 352nd SOW Airman steps in to save a life

    Stress can show itself in many forms and can sometimes make things seem like they’re spinning out of control. Sometimes it’s easy to get yourself out of a rut, while at other times people may feel like they’re alone. Although it can be hard to reach out to others, there are instances when we may

  • RAF Mildenhall library contributes to culture of learning

    The base library at RAF Mildenhall, England, offers Airmen and families alike a treasure chest of educational and entertainment options for personal and professional growth. With more than 20,000 items available locally, the base library is prepared to support the broad interests of Department of

  • Team Mildenhall perform 48-hour operations

    Airmen with the 100th Air Refueling Wing participated in 48-hour operations Oct. 2-4. Various exercise scenarios were designed to ensure 100th ARW Airmen were fully prepared for potential contingencies in the wing’s area of responsibility.