Team Mildenhall ‘Marauder Melee’ mania

RAF MILDENHALL, England – Team Mildenhall members braved the rain June 21, 2012, as they participated in the ‘Marauder Melee’ at RAF Mildenhall. The event started with a 100th Air Refueling Wing run, in formation, on the taxiway behind Hangar 814. Other events took place throughout the base, including dodgeball, volleyball, a fitness challenge and an obstacle race. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ethan Morgan)

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RAF MILDENHALL, England – Wayne Gordon, returns a serve during a tennis match that was part of the ‘Marauder Melee’ at RAF Mildenhall June 21, 2012. Gordon won his match with two sets to 1 and progressed to the semi-finals. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ethan Morgan)

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RAF MILDENHALL, England – Gregory Gavia, 100th Security Forces Squadron, returns a serve during a tennis match that was part of the ‘Marauder Melee’ at RAF Mildenhall June 21, 2012. The event started with a 100th Air Refueling Wing run, in formation, on the taxiway behind Hangar 814. Other events took place throughout the base, including dodgeball, volleyball, a fitness challenge and an obstacle race. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ethan Morgan)

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RAF MILDENHALL, England – Gregory Gavia, 100th Security Forces Squadron, serves during a tennis match that was part of the ‘Marauder Melee’ at RAF Mildenhall June 21, 2012. To round the day off, family-fun events were held for children, with activities such as a kids’ ‘Olympics,’ games, wiggle kart track, and a mascot race between Sparky the Fire Dog, Max the Monkey and others. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ethan Morgan)

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RAF MILDENHALL, England – 1st Lt. Andrew Smithey, 100th Operations Support Squadron, winds up prior to tossing a welly boot as part of the welly toss competition during the Marauder Melee event at Heritage Park here June 21, 2012. Other events took place throughout the base, including dodgeball, volleyball, a fitness challenge and an obstacle race. Family-fun events were held for children, with activities such as kids’ ‘Olympics,’ games and a wiggle kart track. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla)

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RAF MILDENHALL, England – Airman 1st Class Marco Misko, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron, climbs the rock wall as part of the rock climbing challenge during the Marauder Melee event at Heritage Park here June 21, 2012. Other events took place throughout the base, including dodgeball, volleyball, a fitness challenge and an obstacle race. Family-fun events were held for children, with activities such as kids’ ‘Olympics,’ games and a wiggle kart track. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla)

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RAF MILDENHALL, England – Staff Sgt. Jessie Furse, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron, climbs the rock wall as part of the rock climbing challenge during the Marauder Melee event at Heritage Park here June 21, 2012. Other events took place throughout the base, including dodgeball, volleyball, a fitness challenge and an obstacle race. Family-fun events were held for children, with activities such as kids’ ‘Olympics,’ games and a wiggle kart track. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla)

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RAF MILDENHALL, England – Airmen from the 100th Operations Support Squadron compete in the dodgeball challenge at the North Side Fitness Center here June 21, 2012. The challenge was one of several sporting events held as part of the Marauder Melee event. Other sporting events included volleyball, ping pong, tennis and an obstacle course. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla)

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RAF MILDENHALL, England – Airmen from the 100th Operations Group (left) and the 100th Communications Squadron race for possession of the ball during a dodgeball challenge as part of the Marauder Melee event at the North Side Fitness Center here June 21, 2012. The challenge was one of one of several sporting events that took place throughout the base. Family-fun events such as kids’ ‘Olympics,’ games and a wiggle kart track were also held. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla)

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RAF MILDENHALL, England – Col. Christopher Kulas, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, presents the ‘Marauder Melee’ championship cup to members of the 100th Communications Squadron at Heritage Park here June 21, 2012. The award was given to the squadron with the most participation and points earned throughout the day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Toni Dineen)

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RAF MILDENHALL, England – Children participate in a game of giant foosball during the Team Mildenhall ‘Marauder Melee’ event at Heritage Park here June 21, 2012. Other family events included kids’ ‘Olympics,’ games, a wiggle kart and a mascot race between Sparky the Fire Dog and Max the Monkey. (U.S. Air Force photo/Toni Dineen)

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RAF MILDENHALL, England – (Left) Andrea Famakis, 9, daughter of Tech Sgt. Timothy Famakis, and Mikaela Turner, 11, daughter of Master Sgt. Michael Turner, hit each other with pugil sticks during the Team Mildenhall ‘Marauder Melee’ event at Heritage Park here June 21, 2012. In addition to the sporting events, family events such as kids’ ‘Olympics,’ games and a wiggle kart track were also held. (U.S. Air Force photo/Toni Dineen)

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RAF MILDENHALL, England -- (Front to back) Staff Sgt. Jesse Furse, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron; Fernando Gutierrez, 100th Force Support Squadron; 1st Lt. Kandis Lutz, 100th FSS; Senior Master Sgt. Sharon Green, 100th FSS; Airman 1st Class Brian Orrego, 100th FSS, and Master Sgt. Jammey Tipper-Booth, 100th CES, pull as hard as they can during a tug-of-war game against contractors at the Marauder Melee at RAF Mildenhall June 21, 2012. Team Mildenhall members braved the rain, as they participated in the Marauder Melee at RAF Mildenhall. The event started with a 100th Air Refueling Wing run, in formation, on the taxiway behind Hangar 814. Other events took place throughout the base, including dodgeball, volleyball, a fitness challenge and an obstacle race. To round the day off, family-fun events were held for children, with activities such as a kids’ ‘Olympics,’ games, wiggle kart track, and a mascot race between Sparky the Fire Dog, Max the Monkey and others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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RAF MILDENHALL, England -- A team of contractors dig their heels in to steady themselves as they pull away from the opposing team from the 100th Mission Support Group during a tug-of-war at the Marauder Melee event June 21, 2012, at RAF MIldenhall. The contractors beat the 100th MSG 2-0. Team Mildenhall members braved the rain as they participated in the ‘Marauder Melee’ at RAF Mildenhall. The event started with a 100th Air Refueling Wing run, in formation, on the taxiway behind Hangar 814. Other events took place throughout the base, including dodgeball, volleyball, a fitness challenge and an obstacle race. To round the day off, family-fun events were held for children, with activities such as a kids’ ‘Olympics,’ games, wiggle kart track, and a mascot race between Sparky the Fire Dog, Max the Monkey and others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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Team Mildenhall 'Marauder Melee' mania

Published June 22, 2012
By Senior Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla
100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- It was all fun and games for Team Mildenhall during the Marauder Melee sports day event which took place June 21.

The day contained three different events beginning with Wingman Day activities within the squadrons, followed by a commander's all-call which led straight into the sports day activities.

The activities began with an all-call followed by a unit formation fun run. After the run, a free burger burn, sponsored by the 100th Force Support Squadron and Top 3, took place near the Hardstand Fitness Center parking lot. Other activities included team sports such as volleyball, dodgeball, an obstacle course, bowling and a fitness challenge. Individual sports including a rock-climbing wall, ping pong, tennis and a welly toss were also held.

More than 300 Team Mildenhall personnel participated in the 11 different sporting events.

"The event was great. It brought Airmen from different parts of the base together to have fun," said Senior Master Sgt. Randy Walton, RAF Mildenhall Top 3 president.

Each individual and team who signed up for an event earned participation points for their squadron. Those who placed in the top three of each event earned additional points.

At the end of the day, Col. Christopher Kulas, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, presented awards to those who placed in the top three of each sporting event.

The 100th Communication Squadron took the top prize, the Marauder Cup, for earning the most points overall.

This was the first year the Marauder Melee was held and those coordinating it hope it won't be the last.

"It took all of Team Mildenhall to make the event as successful as it was," said Matt Driver, 100th FSS and one of the event coordinators. "We look forward to making next year's Marauder Melee bigger and better."