Before planes swap fuel in flight, fuels technicians top off tankers on ground

Thousands of gallons of fuel transfer from an in-ground system to a KC-135 Stratotanker while Senior Airman Dillon Moore, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels technician, controls the flow Feb. 28, 2013. The system is capable of pumping about 600 gallons of gas per minute. Moore, from Reno, Nev., is deployed to southwest Europe in support of French operations in Mali. KC-135 aircrews from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, have been flying aerial refueling sorties from the deployed location since January. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Austin M. May)

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‘Hogs’ receive gas before ‘Falcons’

An A-10 Warthog from the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem, Air Base Germany, approaches the boom on a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, during a refueling mission Mar. 7, 2013, over Germany. The 100th ARW provides refueling support for training missions, like this one, and combat missions in the European and African areas of operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Christopher Mesnard/Released)

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RAF Mildenhall exercises first-response skills

Maj. Joy Taber, 488th Intelligence Squadron flight surgeon, tends to a simulated casualty during an exercise April 29, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Taber was one of the emergency medical personnel who responded to the exercise. [(Editor’s note: This image is from an exercise and does not depict any real world event.)(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Webb/Released)]

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Fallen honored in Memorial Day ceremony

Airmen march past a column of British service members while holding wreaths during the Memorial Day ceremony May 27, 2013, at the Madingley American Cemetery in Cambridge, England. Airmen from RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath, England, participated in the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Johnston/Released)

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100th ARW welcomes new commander

From left, Lt. Gen. Craig Franklin, 3rd Air Force commander, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, gives command of the 100th Air Refueling Wing to Col. Kenneth T. Bibb Jr., 100th ARW commander, during the 100th ARW change of command ceremony June 19, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The passing of the unit guidon during a change of command ceremony is a symbolic representation of passing authority to the incoming commander for all to see. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tabitha M. Lee/Released)

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Ospreys migrate to England

A CV-22B Osprey receives fuel June 21, 2013, off the coast of Greenland by a 7th Special Operations Squadron MC-130H Combat Talon II. The aircraft landed in Iceland during its journey to RAF Mildenhall, England, to allow for crew rest and refueling. The CV-22, assigned to the 7th SOS, is the first of 10 slated to arrive as part of the 352nd Special Operations Group expansion, which will last through the end of 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Laura Yahemiak/Released)

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Unaccompanied Airmen appreciated during fun-filled Friday

U.S. Air Force Airmen line up for hamburgers and hot dogs at the Unaccompanied Airmen Appreciation Day Aug. 2, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The RAF Mildenhall Chiefs' Group cooked and served food while Airmen enjoyed entertainment including live music, a DJ, inflatable obstacles and a rock-climbing wall. The event allowed Airmen serving at RAF Mildenhall without families to enjoy a day of leisure activities orchestrated specifically for them as a show of appreciation for their unique circumstances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Austin M. May/Released)

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Deployed Airmen relieved, reunite with families

Deployed U.S. Air Force Team Mildenhall Airmen prepare to load a KC-135 Stratotanker Sept. 16, 2013, on the flightline of Moron Air Base, Spain. Airmen who had been deployed for the past few months returned home after several new Airmen replaced them at the forward-deployed location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Webb/Released)

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100th ARW command chief lays wreath in Beck Row Remembrance Day ceremony

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tracy Jones, 100th Air Refueling Wing command chief, lays a wreath at the base of the War Graves Memorial during a Remembrance Day wreath-laying ceremony Nov. 10, 2013, in Beck Row in Suffolk, England. Remembrance Day is held in November every year as a way to pay respect to military members who lost their lives. The day was originally named Armistice Day after World War I, which ended at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Webb/Released)

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Santa, elves spread holiday cheer to Team Mildenhall children

Santa waves to Team Mildenhall members as he taxis in a KC-135 Stratotanker during a children’s Christmas celebration Dec. 7, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Santa greeted children and asked them what they wanted for Christmas during the event. Santa’s arrival was followed by many activities to include cookie decorating, bouncy castles, face painting and coloring. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Johnston/Released)

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352nd SOG promotes camaraderie through competition

Members of the 352nd Special Operations Group play gatorball during the 352nd SOG Olympics Nov. 27, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Gatorball combines aspects of both soccer and rugby. Other events included a basketball tournament, push-up contest and ruck march. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Webb/Released)

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RAF Mildenhall Year in Photos

Two F-15C Eagles from the 48th Fighter Wing prepare to return to their simulated air combat portion of the Arctic Challenge exercise after refueling from a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker Sept. 20, 2013, over Norway. The exercise enabled increased interoperability between NATO, the U.S., the United Kingdom and members of the Nordic Defense Cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Christopher Mesnard/Released)

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RAF Mildenhall Year in Photos

Here is a look back on the past year's contribution to the enduring legacy of RAF Mildenhall. During 2013, the 4,500 personnel assigned to RAF Mildenhall supported a variety of aerial refueling and special operations missions, to include training exercises and real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photostory graphic by Senior Airman Christine Griffiths/Released)

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RAF Mildenhall year in photos

Published Dec. 27, 2013

Before planes swap fuel in flight, fuels technicians top off tankers on ground

‘Hogs’ receive gas before ‘Falcons’

RAF Mildenhall exercises first-response skills

Fallen honored in Memorial Day ceremony

100th ARW welcomes new commander

Ospreys migrate to England

Unaccompanied Airmen appreciated during fun-filled Friday

Deployed Airmen relieved, reunite with families

100th ARW command chief lays wreath in Beck Row Remembrance Day ceremony

Santa, elves spread holiday cheer to Team Mildenhall children

352nd SOG promotes camaraderie through competition

RAF Mildenhall Year in Photos

RAF Mildenhall Year in Photos