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Thick fog

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- A thick fog lays over the base and surrounding areas Nov. 09. Drivers are reminded that not using fog lights in such conditions is a traffic violation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Christopher L. Ingersoll)

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Hedgehogs

Hoglets born late in the year will often not be big enough to survive hibernation. Many are over wintered in the care of dedicated hedgehog enthusiasts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Judith Wakelam)

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Commander's open door policy

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- (U.S. Air Force comic/Staff Sgt. Austin May)

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Secretary Clinton stops at RAF Mildenhall

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Secretary of State Hillary Clinton listens to the British and U.S. national anthems during retreat, Nov. 4. Secretary Clinton made a brief stop to refuel in the U.K. as she traveled back to the U.S. from a tour of the Middle East. She also took time to mingle and pose for photos with about 50 Airmen from RAF Mildenhall. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher L. Ingersoll)

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Wakelam's Wilderness

Hedgehog boxes are readily available but many DIY enthusiasts prefer to make their own. (U.S. Air Force photo/Judith Wakelam)

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Wakelam's Wilderness

Putting a dish of cat food out at night will encourage hedgehogs to visit your garden and boost their fat reserves for hibernation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Judith Wakelam)

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Wakelam's Wilderness

Hedgehogs will regularly visit gardens overnight if a dish of cat or dog meat is put out for them. (U.S. Air Force photo/Judith Wakelam)

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Wakelam's Wilderness

Always check for hedgehogs before lighting bonfires and raked leaves. (U.S. Air Force photo/Judith Wakelam)

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Wakelam's Wilderness

Autumn is the time when hedgehogs need to have good fat reserves ready for hibernation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Judith Wakelam)

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Wakelam's Wilderness

Many orphaned hedgehogs are hand-reared and released back into the wild. (U.S. Air Force photo/Judith Wakelam)

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Wakelam's Wilderness

Young hedgehogs need to weigh at least 600 grams to have a chance of surviving hibernation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Judith Wakelam)

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Honorary Commanders' Deployment Day Oct. 29

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Barbara Cushing, Sal Davidson (front) and Hamish Ross (rear) expeditiously exit an MC-130H Combat Talon II at RAF Mildenhall Oct. 29. Ms. Cushing adn Mr. Ross were two among nearly five dozen participants in theTeam Mildenhall Honorary Commanders' Deployment Day. This was the first time the base has hosted such and event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kevin Wallace)

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Honorary Commanders' Deployment Day Oct. 29

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- An Airman from the 352nd Special Operations Group prepares to lower the rear ramp on an MC-130H Combat Talon II at RAF Mildenhall Oct. 29. The SOG transported nearly 60 group and squadron commanders, their honorary commanders and spouses to a mock "Camp Kabul, Afghanistan" during the Honorary Commanders' Deployment Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kevin Wallace)

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Honorary Commanders' Deployment Day Oct. 29

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- With engines thrusting high-speed air in their faces, dozens of Team Mildenhall group and squadron commanders escort their honorary commanders and spouses into the tail of an MC-130H Combat Talon II at RAF Mildenhall Oct. 29. After boarding the C-130, the distinguished guests were taxied to a mock "Camp Kabul, Afghanistan" where they endured several war-related training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kevin Wallace)

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Honorary Commanders' Deployment Day Oct. 29

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Honorary commanders and their distinguished guests try on individual body armor during an Honorary Commanders' Deployment Day hosted by RAF Mildenhall Oct. 29. In all, nearly five dozen honorary and military commanders participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kevin Wallace)

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Honorary Commanders' Deployment Day Oct. 29

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Honorary commanders and their distinguished guests enjoy beverages prior to RAF Mildenhall's Honorary Commanders' Deployment Day Oct. 29. After their refreshments, the distinguished guests experienced hands-on mobility training and deployed to a simulated "Camp Kabul, Afghanistan." (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kevin Wallace)

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Honorary commanders survive deployment scenario

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Team Mildenhall group and squadron commanders escort their honorary commanders and spouses out the back of an MC-130H Combat Talon II here Oct. 29. These were all participants of the Team Mildenhall Honorary Commanders' Deployment Day. After a morning of mobility training, the 60 participants boarded the aircraft to taxi across the flightline to a a mock Camp Kabul, Afghanistan, location. The event gave honorary commanders the opportunity to experience what military servicemembers do to prepare for deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Thomas Trower)

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Honorary commanders survive deployment scenario

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Honorary commanders of military units here receive their Meals, Ready to Eat before "deploying" to a mock Camp Kabul on base Oct. 29. These local dignitaries and their guests participated in the Team Mildenhall Honorary Commanders' Deployment Day to learn more about military deployments. MREs are vacuum-sealed, individual field rations used in combat or other field conditions where dining facilities are not available. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Thomas Trower)

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Honorary commanders survive deployment scenario

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Staff Sgt. Ed Bourgeois, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron, describes how one of his Airmen builds a pallet for military air transport to local dignitaries here Oct. 29. Sixteen honorary commanders plus their guests participated in the Team Mildenhall Honorary Commanders' Deployment Day by walking through mock deployment procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Thomas Trower)

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Honorary commanders survive deployment scenario

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Honorary commanders fill their mobility bags at the 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron mobility section here as part of the Team Mildenhall Honorary Commanders' Deployment Day Oct. 29. About five dozen military commanders and their honorary counterparts walked through a mock deployment to Camp Kabul, Afghanistan. The event was hosted to increase awareness of the deployment process and build on current British-American relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Thomas Trower)

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