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  • BALTOPS Exercise 2019

    A Polish air force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies beside a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during aerial refueling in support of Exercise Baltic Operations over Germany, June 19, 2019. The BALTOPS Exercise is a U.S. exercise focused on joint interoperability in the Baltic Region, planned and executed

  • Career assistance advisors support Airmen in life-changing decisions

    Career assistance advisors serve an important role informing and guiding Airmen regarding career related decisions. They offer a valuable service to individuals who desire to change career paths or learn what resources and opportunities are open to them. “The main purpose of a career advisor is to

  • Bloody Hundredth chaplain returns stole during D-Day memorial

    Considered the turning point of World War II, D-Day was a time of heroism and sacrifice which brought hope to many people. This was just as true for the combat chaplains who brought hope to the soldiers who put their lives on the line. Many brave soldiers lost their lives at the Battle of Normandy,

  • RAF Mildenhall firefighters visit local school

    100th Civil Engineer firefighters and Sparky the fire dog visited a local school and helped show kids firefighting equipment and learn about fire safety in Mildenhall, England, June 19, 2019.

  • Exercise Baltic Operations

    A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels an F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, in support of Exercise Baltic Operations, over Germany, June 12, 2019. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • Bloody Hundredth, Liberty Wing provide D-Day support

    Airmen assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, refueled U.S. Air Force F-15s assigned to RAF Lakenheath, England, in support of the 75th anniversary commemoration of D-Day June 6, 2019. Highlighting the strength of the U.S. commitment to European security, U.S. Air Force

  • Third Air Force commander’s mission and vision

    Every leader throughout the course of history has had to live up to the task of gathering information coming at them from all sides, know the strengths and weaknesses of the people they surround themselves with and then take action.Critical decision making is the epitome of effective leadership, and

  • Offtermatt's to the rescue

    There comes a time in almost every Defender’s career where they are asked to go above the call of duty, knowing that all of the training and situations, leading up to that moment, have prepared them for whatever may come their way.They must always be prepared to help at a moment’s notice, whether at

  • Don’t let the gavel scare you

    When Airmen think of the base legal office, a common association they make is with punishment and discipline. While the legal office serves an important role in advising base leadership on proper disciplinary action to help maintain a professional fighting force, they also provide legal services to