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U.S Army Command Sergeant Major Robert Abernethy (middle), U.S. European Command senior enlisted leader, speaks with U.S Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Venning (left), 100th Air Refueling Wing command chief and Master Sgt. Carlo Altadonna (right), 100th Operation Support Squadron airfield manager, as they view the flightline from the air traffic control tower on Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Jan. 11, 2023. Abernethy travelled to RAF Mildenhall to meet with Airmen and learn about what strategic advantage the wing plays in the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katie Mullikin)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sven Campbell, 100th Maintenance Squadron isochronal inspection section chief, briefs U.S Army Command Sergeant Major Robert Abernethy, U.S. European Command senior enlisted leader, on how the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft refuels and transports cargo throughout Europe and Africa, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Jan. 11, 2023. The KC-135 allows for the projection of power by increasing the range of air assets to an unmatchable degree. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katie Mullikin)

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U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Robert Abernethy (middle), U.S. European Command senior enlisted leader, receives instruction from U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justine Elliot (top), 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, on how to use the Boom Operator Weapon System Trainer simulator at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Jan. 11, 2023. The BOWST simulates aircraft approach and nasal attachment in preparation of real-world refueling operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katie Mullikin)

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U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Robert Abernethy, U.S. European Command senior enlisted leader, asks U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Sven Campbell, 100th Maintenance Squadron isochronal inspection section chief, questions on the maintenance and structure of the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Jan. 11, 2023. The KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft requires a schedule that balances flying and heavy maintenance to stay operational. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katie Mullikin)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Travis Yearty, 100th Logistic Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment section chief, briefs U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Robert Abernethy, U.S. European Command senior enlisted leader, on gear issued to Airmen at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Jan. 11, 2023. Abernethy learned about how the 100th LRS plays a role in preparing and equipping Airmen for exercises and deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katie Mullikin)

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U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Robert Abernethy, U.S. European Command senior enlisted leader, meets with Airmen from the 727th Air Mobility Squadron at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Jan. 11, 2023. Abernethy was introduced to the Air Mobility Command services offered to travelers on official duty and their families through the Patriot Express. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katie Mullikin)

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U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Robert Abernethy, U.S. European Command senior enlisted leader, receives a brief from a 67th Special Operations Squadron pilot at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Jan. 11, 2023. Abernethy was informed on previous 352nd Special Operations Wing training successes in Special Operations Command exercises involving countries all over the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katie Mullikin)

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Command Sergeant Major Abernethy visits Royal Air Force Mildenhall

Published Jan. 18, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Katie Mullikin
100th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, England -- Abernethy travelled to RAF Mildenhall to meet with Airmen and learn about what strategic advantage the wing plays in the European theater.

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