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July 31, 2019
100th MXS Innovation: CV-22 Blade Electrical System Trainer

Every day, Airmen across the force use the skills and knowledge they learn while on the job to come up with innovative ideas and tools which are both cost-effective and allow for the mission to get done in a more efficient manner.The world and mission is ever-changing, and to remain the world’s
July 29, 2019
RAF Mildenhall hosts New Mayors' Barbecue

Colonel Pananon and RAF Mildenhall leadership hosted local British community leaders during the New Mayor’s Barbecue July 27 at Middleton Hall. The annual event consisted of wing mission and economic impact briefs, a KC-135 Stratotanker nose art-themed lunch and friendly games of cornhole.
July 29, 2019
FTAC instructor making a change from Aircraft to Airmen

Freshly minted Airmen gleaming from tech school all hurry into their First Term Airman Class as they make their way to their seat and prepare themselves for their first lesson of the afternoon with Staff Sgt. Kyle Franklin, Team Mildenhall First Term Airman Center NCO-in-charge. Franklin pulls up
July 29, 2019
RAF Mildenhall resource advisor uses passion for finance to teach Airmen about money

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Skylar DeRouen, 752nd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron resource advisor, taught a Basic Financial Investing professional development course to Airmen at RAF Mildenhall. This isn’t the first time DeRouen has taught others about money. He’s used his passion
July 26, 2019
RAF, USAF celebrate Families and Friends day together

Airmen from Royal Air Force Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath were invited to the annual Families and Friends Day at RAF Marham, England, July 25.
July 24, 2019
100th ARW supports Rapid Forge

In coordination with U.S. European Command, the U.S. Air Force deployed F-35A Lightning IIs and F-15E Strike Eagles to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, as part of Operation Rapid Forge under the Department of Defense's Dynamic Force Employment Concept.
July 24, 2019
Deputy chief of staff for logistics, engineering, force protection visits RAF Mildenhall

Lt. Gen. Warren Berry, deputy chief of staff for Logistics, Engineering & Force Protection, visited with Team Mildenhall Airmen to learn of the base's latest innovation and renovation efforts. Berry is responsible to the Chief of Staff for leadership, management and integration of Air Force
July 24, 2019
RIAT 2019 showcases U.S. commitment to NATO alliance

The world’s largest military air show brought nations from all over the world to RAF Fairford for the Royal International Air Tattoo July 19-21. RIAT 2019 commemorated 70 years since the formation of NATO, and 50 years since the first manned moon landing. The three-day event saw more than 175,000
July 23, 2019
RAF Mildenhall NCO’s journey from enlisted to officer

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ian Velez, 100th Communications Squadron NCO-in-charge of radio frequency transmissions, is scheduled to attend Officer Training School and commission as a force support squadron officer later this year.Velez’s path to OTS was not a quick one. He faced many obstacles while
July 23, 2019
AF Wounded Warrior Program visits UK-stationed Airmen

As part of its first-ever visit to Europe, the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program brought Ambassadors and team members to RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall to share their experiences with Airmen and explain how the program benefits wounded warriors, July 15-16, 2019.