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Legacy of 'Greatest Generation' continues with 100th ARW at 100th BG reunion in NOLA

U.S. Army Air Corps Maj. John “Lucky” Luckadoo, World War II and 100th Bomb Group 351st Bomb Squadron pilot and Veteran, raises a glass to attendees at the 100th Bomb Group reunion in thanks for their support of the Bloody Hundredth at the National World War II Museum, New Orleans, La., May 17, 2025. Luckadoo is 103 years old and flew 25 combat missions out of Thorpe Abbotts, England, during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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Legacy of 'Greatest Generation' continues with 100th ARW at 100th BG reunion in NOLA

Rob Paley, 100th Air Refueling Wing historian and retired U.S. Army major, speaks to 100th Bomb Group veterans, families and friends at the 100th BG reunion at New Orleans, La., May 17, 2025. Paley shared how he became the historian at RAF Mildenhall, and how his love of the 100th BG first began when he was 12 years old. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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Legacy of 'Greatest Generation' continues with 100th ARW at 100th BG reunion in NOLA

U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Garlow, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, RAF Mildenhall, speaks to the audience at the 100th Bomb Group reunion about how proud he is of the strong bond and legacy between the 100th BG and 100th ARW, at the National World War II Museum, New Orleans, La., May 17, 2025. Garlow also spoke about the mission of today’s 100th ARW and his personal connection with the 100th BG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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Legacy of 'Greatest Generation' continues with 100th ARW at 100th BG reunion in NOLA

U.S. Air Force Lt Col. Matt “Indy” Ziemann, left, Department of Leadership faculty advisor, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, and Col. Ryan Garlow, right, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, RAF Mildenhall, England, present a flag to Maj. John “Lucky” Luckadoo, age 103, 100th Bomb Group and 351st Bomb Squadron pilot, at the 100th BG reunion in New Orleans, La., May 17, 2025. The flag was flown on a B-17 Flying Fortress and F-35 Lightning in the USA, before being hand-carried to England and being flown on 25 missions on KC-135 Stratotankers at RAF Mildenhall. Luckadoo flew 25 combat missions during World War II out of Thorpe Abbotts, Norfolk, England. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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Legacy of 'Greatest Generation' continues with 100th ARW at 100th BG reunion in NOLA

U.S. Army Air Corps 2nd Lt. Murray Lirette, center, 100th Bomb Group and 351st Bomb Squadron bombardier, stands to a round of applause in his honor after being recognized as a prisoner of war during World War II at the 100th BG reunion in New Orleans, La., May 16, 2025. Lirette was one of three World War II veterans who attended the reunion, held every other year at a different location within the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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Legacy of 'Greatest Generation' continues with 100th ARW at 100th BG reunion in NOLA

Jack O’Leary, left, and Joe O’Leary, right, hold the original 100th Bomb Group flag flown when the airfield at Thorpe Abbotts, Norfolk, England, was turned over from the Royal Air Force to the U.S. Army Air Force July 20, 1943, as World War II veterans, left to right, 2nd Lt James Rasmussen, 349th BS; Maj. John “Lucky” Luckadoo, 351st BS, and 2nd Lt. Murray Lirette, 351st BS, show the bond between them at the 100th BG reunion, National World War II Museum, New Orleans, La., May 17, 2025. The veterans, aged 101, 103 and 101 years old respectively, shared stories of some of the experiences during World War II to the more than 360 attendees at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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Legacy of 'Greatest Generation' continues with 100th ARW at 100th BG reunion in NOLA

U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Garlow, left, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, is greeted by Chip Culpepper, 100th Bomb Group Foundation president, at the 100th BG reunion in New Orleans, La., May 16, 2025. Garlow is the step-grandson of Tech. Sgt. James P. Scott, 100th BG and 351st Bomb Squadron radio operator/gunner, and Culpepper is the son of Tech. Sgt. Conley Culpepper, 100th BG and 349th BS top turret gunner and engineer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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Tri-Base Ultimate Transformation Challenge 2025 closes at RAF Mildenhall

Members of the tri-base area community pose for a photo during the Tri-Base Ultimate Transformation Challenge 2025 closing ceremony at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 22, 2025. Running from Jan. 6 to May 16, the objective of the UTC 2025 was to equip members with the knowledge, resources, and intrinsic motivation necessary to achieve sustained personal health and fitness goals that extend beyond the duration of the challenge.

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Tri-Base Ultimate Transformation Challenge 2025 closes at RAF Mildenhall

U.S. Air Force Col. Aaron Rivers, left, 100th Maintenance Group commander, Maj. Jorden Castaneda, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center deputy branch chief, center, and Lt. Col. Kathleen Pohl, 48th Fighter Wing Human Performance Optimization lead, pose for a photo during the Tri-Base Ultimate Transformation Challenge 2025 closing ceremony at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 22, 2025. Running from Jan. 6 to May 16, the objective of the UTC 2025 was to equip members with the knowledge, resources, and intrinsic motivation necessary to achieve sustained personal health and fitness goals that extend beyond the duration of the challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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Tri-Base Ultimate Transformation Challenge 2025 closes at RAF Mildenhall

U.S. Air Force Col. Aaron Rivers, left, 100th Maintenance Group commander, Maj. Jorden Castaneda, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center deputy branch chief, center, and Lt. Col. Kathleen Pohl, 48th Fighter Wing Human Performance Optimization lead, pose for a photo during the Tri-Base Ultimate Transformation Challenge 2025 closing ceremony at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 22, 2025. Running from Jan. 6 to May 16, the objective of the UTC 2025 was to equip members with the knowledge, resources, and intrinsic motivation necessary to achieve sustained personal health and fitness goals that extend beyond the duration of the challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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Tri-Base Ultimate Transformation Challenge 2025 closes at RAF Mildenhall

U.S. Air Force Col. Aaron Rivers, left, 100th Maintenance Group commander, Karen Rodriguez, center, and Lt. Col. Kathleen Pohl, 48th Fighter Wing Human Performance Optimization lead, pose for a photo during the Tri-Base Ultimate Transformation Challenge 2025 closing ceremony at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 22, 2025. Running from Jan. 6 to May 16, the objective of the UTC 2025 was to equip members with the knowledge, resources, and intrinsic motivation necessary to achieve sustained personal health and fitness goals that extend beyond the duration of the challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)

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Skyway Chariot: 100 LRS practice vehicle contingency readiness

An Airman with the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Inspector General observes Airman 1st Class Spencer Kernan, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation journeyman, prepare to change a simulated vehicle tire failure during combat readiness inspection Skyway Chariot at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 10, 2025. Skyway Chariot served as a method to assess how effectively the 100th Air Refueling Wing could operate under constrained conditions in the face of a potential threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Skyway Chariot: 100 LRS practice vehicle contingency readiness

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Spencer Kernan, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation journeyman, hand tightens wheel lug nuts during a simulated vehicle tire failure and change in combat readiness inspection Skyway Chariot at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 10, 2025. The inspection was intended to validate the 100th Air Refueling Wing’s ability to generate, employ, sustain, and project combat power in a highly contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Skyway Chariot: 100 LRS practice vehicle contingency readiness

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Spencer Kernan, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation journeyman, removes a wheel during a simulated vehicle tire failure and change in combat readiness inspection Skyway Chariot at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 10, 2025. Skyway Chariot served as a method to assess how effectively the 100th Air Refueling Wing could operate under constrained conditions in the face of a potential threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Skyway Chariot: 100 LRS practice vehicle contingency readiness

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Spencer Kernan, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation journeyman, prepares to remove wheel lug nuts during a simulated vehicle tire failure and change in combat readiness inspection Skyway Chariot at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 10, 2025. The inspection aimed to confirm the 100th Air Refueling Wing’s capability to execute critical mission tasks and maintain combat power in a challenging and contested operational setting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Skyway Chariot: 100 LRS practice vehicle contingency readiness

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Spencer Kernan, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation journeyman, inspects the jack placement during a simulated vehicle tire failure and change in combat readiness inspection Skyway Chariot at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 10, 2025. The inspection was intended to validate the 100th Air Refueling Wing’s ability to generate, employ, sustain, and project combat power in a highly contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Skyway Chariot: 100 LRS practice vehicle contingency readiness

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Spencer Kernan, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation journeyman, places a jack under a vehicle in preparation to change a simulated tire failure during combat readiness inspection Skyway Chariot at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 10, 2025. The inspection aimed to confirm the wing’s capability to execute critical mission tasks and maintain combat power in a challenging and contested operational setting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Skyway Chariot: 100 LRS practice vehicle contingency readiness

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Spencer Kernan, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation journeyman, places a jack under a vehicle in preparation to change a simulated tire failure during combat readiness inspection Skyway Chariot at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 10, 2025. Skyway Chariot served as a method to assess how effectively the 100th Air Refueling Wing could operate under constrained conditions in the face of a potential threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Skyway Chariot: 100 LRS practice vehicle contingency readiness

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Spencer Kernan, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation journeyman, places a jack under a vehicle in preparation to change a simulated tire failure during combat readiness inspection Skyway Chariot at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 10, 2025. The purpose of Skyway Chariot was to test and demonstrate the 100th Air Refueling Wing’s ability to respond to a threat in an operationally limited environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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Skyway Chariot: 100 SFS defend simulated ground invasion

A U.S. Airman assigned to the 100th Security Forces Squadron scans for adversaries during a simulated ground invasion in combat readiness inspection Skyway Chariot at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 10, 2025. The inspection was intended to validate the 100th Air Refueling Wing’s ability to generate, employ, sustain, and project combat power in a highly contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Campbell)

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