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RAF Mildenhall pilot honors last Manas AB air refueling mission

U.S. Air Force Capt. Logan Smith, 100th Operations Support Squadron chief executive officer from Ephrata, Wash., holds a photo of himself from a 2012 deployment to Manas Air Base Feb. 25, 2014, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Smith flew air refueling missions in support of operations in the Middle East during his deployment. Manas Air Base flew its last air refueling mission Feb. 24, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Johnston/Released)

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100th LRS Quality Assurance team ensures safety first

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Rodrick Farris, right, from Slaton, Texas, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cristofer Mercado, from San Diego, both 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron Quality Assurance evaluators, discuss the schedule of upcoming inspections Feb. 14, 2014, on RAF Mildenhall, England. In the 100th LRS, it’s the job of the QA team to ensure its members are doing their daily tasks safely. It’s also the team’s job to ensure its members are in compliance with both U.K. and U.S. regulations and checklists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)

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100th LRS Quality Assurance team ensures safety first

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Rodrick Farris, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron Quality Assurance evaluator from Slaton, Texas, verifies references after conducting an inspection Feb. 14, 2014, on RAF Mildenhall, England. In the 100th LRS, it’s the job of the QA team to ensure its members are completing their daily tasks safely. It’s also the team’s job to ensure its members are in compliance with both U.K. and U.S. regulations and checklists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)

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NDI protects lives, saves money

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Frank Castonguay, 100th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection craftsman from Fort Walton Beach, Fla., pours a fluorescent oil bath over a KC-135 Stratotanker brake key inside a magnetic field generator Feb. 11, 2014, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The oil bath coats a part in fluorescent particles, which are attracted to any cracks after a magnetic field is established on either end of the part. This method quickly allows NDI shop members to identify dangerous defects in parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Johnston/Released)

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NDI protects lives, saves money

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bradley Johnson, 100th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman from Bakersfield, Calif., inspects a KC-135 Stratotanker horizontal hinge bracket Feb. 11, 2014, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Johnson dipped the bracket in penetrant, hydrophilic remover and hydrophilic developer baths and then dried the bracket at more than 140 degrees. This process leaves any cracks in the part filled with a dried, solid layer of penetrant in them, which glows brightly under a blacklight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Johnston/Released)

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NDI protects lives, saves money

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bradley Johnson, 100th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman from Bakersfield, Calif., uses an eddy current machine to scan a piece of metal for cracks Feb. 11, 2014, on RAF Mildenhall, England. An eddy current pulses a small electronic current through whatever it is in contact with and an interruption in the current indicates a crack or defect. The machine has a display which will change according to whether or not there is a crack or pitting in the object. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Johnston/Released)

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NDI protects lives, saves money

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Frank Castonguay, 100th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection craftsman from Fort Walton Beach, Fla., inspects an X-ray Feb. 11, 2014, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The X-ray shows a misplaced rivet, which could potentially cause catastrophic damage over time. Performing X-rays of aircraft parts can lead to both life and money-saving repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Johnston/Released)

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NDI protects lives, saves money

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bradley Johnson, 100th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman from Bakersfield, Calif., dips a KC-135 Stratotanker horizontal hinge bracket into a hydrophilic-remover bath Feb. 11, 2014, on RAF Mildenhall, England. This bath removes any excess penetrant that a simple rinse could not. While the remover strips off penetrant on the surface of a part, any penetrant that has seeped into a crack will remain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Johnston/Released)

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NDI protects lives, saves money

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bradley Johnson, 100th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman from Bakersfield, Calif., sprays the excess penetrant off a KC-135 Stratotanker horizontal hinge bracket Feb. 11, 2014, on RAF Mildenhall, England. After rinsing off the penetrant, only areas of the part affected by cracks will have penetrant left on them, thus allowing an inspector to see the defects. Once the penetrant has set into a crack, it is safe to rinse the rest of the part before inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Johnston/Released)

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NDI protects lives, saves money

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bradley Johnson, 100th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman from Bakersfield, Calif., pulls a KC-135 Stratotanker horizontal hinge bracket out of a penetrant bath Feb. 11, 2014, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Penetrant is a fluorescent liquid which, once applied to an aircraft part, will expose any cracks or defects in the part under a blacklight. The 100th MXS NDI shop uses this inspection method to inspect and correct potentially deadly defects in aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Johnston/Released)

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A bite a day keeps bad guys away

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Barret Chappelle, 100th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler from Lafayette, La., gives commands to his partner, MWD Zulton, Feb. 14, 2014, during a training session on RAF Mildenhall, England. Zulton performed the Schutzhund style of training, where the dog barks at the decoy as an intimidation factor to ensure compliancy. The MWD teams are instrumental in many areas because of their capability in providing defense for critical buildings and facilities and to deliver a psychological deterrent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere/Released)

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A bite a day keeps bad guys away

Military Working Dog Zulton performs the "bite and hold" position on decoy Staff Sgt. Joseph Serrano, 100th Security Forces Squadron MWD handler from Santa Clarita Valley, Calif., during a training session Feb. 14, 2014, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The MWD teams are instrumental in many areas because of their capability to provide defense for critical buildings and facilities and to deliver a psychological deterrent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere/Released)

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A bite a day keeps bad guys away

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Serrano, 100th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler from Santa Clarita Valley, Calif., undergoes an attack from MWD Zulton during a training session Feb. 14, 2014, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The MWD teams conduct patrol training on a daily basis and incorporate a wide variety of stimuli to ensure the training is as realistic as possible. The MWD teams are instrumental in many areas because of their capability in providing defense for critical buildings and facilities and to deliver a psychological deterrent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere/Released)

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A bite a day keeps bad guys away

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Serrano, 100th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler from Santa Clarita Valley, Calif., holds his position under the watchful eye of MWD Zulton, as the K-9 performs "guard and bark" training Feb. 14, 2014, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Zulton performed the Schutzhund style of training, where the dog barks at the decoy as an intimidation factor to ensure compliance. The MWD teams are instrumental in many areas because of their capability to provide defense for critical buildings and facilities and to deliver a psychological deterrent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere/Released)

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A bite a day keeps bad guys away

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Candace Goldfuss, 100th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog handler from Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, wears a bite sleeve during a training session Feb. 14, 2014, as MWD Gandi "attacks" her on RAF Mildenhall, England. Goldfuss recently arrived from technical school to be an MWD handler here. Handlers train on a regular basis to keep both their skills, and those of their dogs, proficient and up to date. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere/Released)

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351st ARS pays homage to heritage unit

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Timothy Kuehne, 351st Air Refueling Squadron commander from Woodbridge, Va., briefs Airmen during roll call Feb. 7, 2014, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Every Friday at 3:51 p.m., Airmen from the 351st ARS gather to remember the heritage of the 351st Bombardment Squadron and recognize newly mission-certified aircrew members in a patching ceremony. After the ceremony, the floor is open for aircrew to discuss the week’s operations and lessons learned. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony/Released)

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351st ARS pays homage to heritage unit

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Timothy Kuehne, 351st Air Refueling Squadron commander from Woodbridge, Va., wears a 351st Bomb Squadron patch during roll call Feb. 7, 2014, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Mission-certified 351st ARS Airmen wear the patch on Fridays in remembrance of the 351st BS and its role during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony/Released)

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351st ARS pays homage to heritage unit

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Timothy Kuehne, left, 351st Air Refueling Squadron commander from Woodbridge, Va., tacks on a 351st Bombardment Squadron patch to U.S. Air Force Capt. David Clark’s, 351st ARS wing weapons and tactics officer from St. Claire Shores, Mich., uniform during roll call Feb. 7, 2014, on RAF Mildenhall, England. New aircrew members receive the patch after completing their mission-certification training. Officers and Enlisted Airmen in the unit wear the patch, which can take anywhere from one week to 45 days to earn. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony/Released)

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351st ARS pays homage to heritage unit

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Timothy Kuehne, 351st Air Refueling Squadron commander from Woodbridge, Va., addresses Airmen during roll call Feb. 7, 2014, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Every Friday at 3:51 p.m., Airmen from the 351st ARS gather to remember the heritage of the 351st Bomb Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Micaiah Anthony/Released)

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100 AMXS Airmen keep on strutting

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Stephen Lombard, left, from Atlanta, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Maverick Jones, from Clanton, Ala., 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, drain hydraulic fluid from of a KC-135 Stratotanker strut Feb. 11, 2014, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The struts on KC-135 landing gear use pressure created by hydraulic fluid compressing air to cushion the aircraft when it lands. Lombard received hands-on experience while Jones ensured they met quality control measures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Webb/Released)

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