RAF Mildenhall flexes airpower during exercise

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing accelerates during take-off at RAF Mildenhall, England, April 24, 2019. Mission Assurance Exercise 19-01, designated ‘FURIOUS 48,’ brought two wings together, RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath, to work on combat skills and aerial refueling training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Cooper)

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RAF Mildenhall flexes airpower during exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Pittman, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron consolidated tool kit custodian, checks out tools to Airmen prior to the start of their shift at RAF Mildenhall, England, April 24, 2019. During Mission Assurance Exercise 19-01, the 100th AMXS worked to produce over 32 aircraft for sorties during a 48-hour period. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Cooper)

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RAF Mildenhall flexes airpower during exercise

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing takes off at RAF Mildenhall, England, April 24, 2019. During Mission Assurance Exercise 19-01, the 100th Air Refueling Wing and 48th Fighter Wing completed a 48-hour readiness exercise, which included aerial refueling and limited night flying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Cooper)

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RAF Mildenhall flexes airpower during exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Anthony Hudgins, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron air space maintenance apprentice, inspects his tools at RAF Mildenhall, England, April 24, 2019. During Mission Assurance Exercise 19-01, Airmen tested their ability to survive and operate in wartime conditions, as well as showcased their ability to generate combat airpower in a wide range of environments and scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Cooper)

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RAF Mildenhall flexes airpower during exercise

U.S. Air Force Maj. Mike Renna, 351st Air Refueling Squadron aircraft commander, discusses flight plan with U.S. Air Force Capt. Steve Staudinger, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilot at RAF Mildenhall, England, April 24, 2019. Exercises like Mission Assurance 19-01, provided both aircrew and support personnel at RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath the opportunity needed to maintain a mission-ready force capable of ensuring the collective defense of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Cooper)

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RAF Mildenhall flexes airpower during exercise

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing takes off at RAF Mildenhall, England, April 24, 2019. During Mission Assurance Exercise 19-01, the 100th ARW prepared 32 out of 32 Stratotankers on time, and off loaded over 762,000 pounds of fuel to over 90 receivers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Cooper)

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RAF Mildenhall flexes airpower during exercise

U.S. Air Force Maj. Mike Renna, 351st Air Refueling Squadron aircraft commander, briefs his crew on their mission at RAF Mildenhall, England, April 24, 2019. During Mission Assurance Exercise 19-01, Airmen tested their ability to survive and operate in wartime conditions, as well as showcased their ability to generate combat airpower in a wide range of environments and scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Cooper)

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RAF Mildenhall flexes airpower during exercise

U.S. Air Force Maj. Mike Renna, 351st Air Refueling Squadron aircraft commander, coordinates with another aircrew about their refueling mission at RAF Mildenhall, England, April 24, 2019. During Mission Assurance Exercise 19-01, the 351st ARS generated over 30 sorties during a 48-hour period. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Cooper)

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RAF Mildenhall flexes airpower during exercise

Published April 26, 2019
By Senior Airman Benjamin Cooper
100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

RAF MILDENHALL, England --

The 100th Air Refueling Wing and 48th Fighter Wing completed a 48-hour readiness exercise, which included aerial refueling and limited night flying April 23-25. Exercises like this provided both aircrew and support personnel at RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath the opportunity needed to maintain a mission-ready force capable of ensuring the collective defense of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization alliance.