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Tails from the hardstand: 100th Bomb Group veteran shares ‘Bloody Hundredth’ memories

The 100th Air Refueling Wing lead jet displays special nose art of “Skipper III” in honor of retired Master Sgt. Dewey Christopher, a former 351st Bomb Squadron crew chief, 100th Bomb Group and World War II veteran, when he visited RAF Mildenhall, England, June 21, 2019. The Professional Development Center was renamed the “Dewey R. Christopher Professional Development Center” to honor the legacy of the veteran, who was guest of honor at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)
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Tails from the hardstand: 100th Bomb Group veteran shares ‘Bloody Hundredth’ memories

Dewey Christopher, now a retired master sergeant and veteran of World War II and the 100th Bombardment Group and 351st Bomb Squadron, poses for his official photo in his Class A uniform in 1942. Christopher was a crew chief with the 100th Bombardment Group and 351st Bomb Squadron at Thorpe Abbotts, Diss, England, during World War II. He visited RAF Mildenhall in June 2019, when the Professional Development Center was renamed in his honor, and while here shared stories from his military days. (Courtesy photo)
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Tails from the hardstand: 100th Bomb Group veteran shares ‘Bloody Hundredth’ memories

Master Sgt. Dewey Christopher, left, poses for a photo with his ground crew and his first B-17 Flying Fortress, “Skipper” at Thorpe Abbotts, Diss, England, in 1942. Christopher was a crew chief with the 100th Bombardment Group and 351st Bomb Squadron during World War II. He visited RAF Mildenhall in June 2019, when the Professional Development Center was renamed in his honor, and while here shared stories from his military days. (Courtesy photo)
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From enlisted marine to 100th ARW commander: dreams, hard work pay off

U.S. Air Force Col. Troy Pananon, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kathi Glascock, 100th ARW command chief, speak with Staff Sgt. Kristina Santos, 100th Security Forces military working dog trainer, during a reintegration briefing at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 9, 2019. Reintegration briefings occur when Airmen return from deployments to help them re-adjust to post deployment life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Cooper)
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From enlisted marine to 100th ARW commander: dreams, hard work pay off

U.S. Air Force Col. Troy Pananon, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, shakes hands with a 100th ARW Airman at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 9, 2019. Pananon began his military career in the United States Marine Corps, after leaving the USMC he completed his education and earned his commission in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Cooper)
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From enlisted marine to 100th ARW commander: dreams, hard work pay off

U.S. Air Force Col. Troy Pananon, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, poses for a photo at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 9, 2019. Pananon served five years as an enlisted Marine prior to receiving his commission from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Fla., in 1996. He was initially assigned as a maintenance officer at Hurlburt Field, Fla., and then attended Undergraduate Pilot Training at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Cooper)
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From enlisted marine to 100th ARW commander: dreams, hard work pay off

U.S. Air Force Col. Troy Pananon, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks with Squadron Leader Paul Graham, RAF Commander Mildenhall, at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 9, 2019. Pananon and Graham meet occasionally to discuss the best way to continue to maintain the strong relationship between the U.S. Air Force and the RAF at Mildenhall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Cooper)
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Exercise Point Blank fires on all cylinders

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, peels away from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to RAF Mildenhall, England, during Exercise Point Blank over the North Sea, June 27, 2019. Point Blank is an exercise focused on fourth and fifth-generation aircraft integration. It is important to integrate fourth and fifth-generation aircraft capabilities within the European theater since our allies and partner nations within Europe are operating the F-35. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Cooper)
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Exercise Point Blank fires on all cylinders

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, descends below a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to RAF Mildenhall, England, during Exercise Point Blank over the North Sea, June 27, 2019. Training with joint partners, allied nations, and other U.S. Air Force units contributes to our ready and postured forces and enables us to build enduring and strategic relationships necessary to confront a broad range of global challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Cooper)
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Exercise Point Blank fires on all cylinders

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jose Retana, 351st Air Refueling Squardron boom operator, stands ready to assist the pilots before supporting Exercise Point Blank at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 27, 2019. Training with joint partners, allied nations, and other U.S. Air Force units contributes to our ready and postured forces and enables us to build enduring and strategic relationships necessary to confront a broad range of global challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Cooper)
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Exercise Point Blank fires on all cylinders

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Kelly Hightaian, 351st Air Refueling Squardron co-pilot, dons her gas mask before supporting Exercise Point Blank at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 27, 2019. Military training and exercises with allies and partners is vital to our operational readiness and capability to respond anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Cooper)
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Exercise Point Blank fires on all cylinders

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II, assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, prepares to receive fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to RAF Mildenhall, England, during Exercise Point Blank over the North Sea, June 27, 2019. Approximately 52 aircraft from three nations, U.S., France and the UK, participated in Exercise Point Blank. This exercise was a perfect opportunity for aircraft to train alongside other types of allied aircraft in a realistic training environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Cooper)
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Exercise Point Blank fires on all cylinders

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning IIs, assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, fly alongside a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to RAF Mildenhall, England, during Exercise Point Blank over the North Sea, June 27, 2019. Exercise Point Blank included fourth and fifth-generation integration of air interdiction, offensive counter air, personnel recovery, dissimilar air combat maneuvering, along with planning and assessment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Cooper)
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Team Mildenhall PDC honors legacy of 100th Bomb Group veteran in renaming ceremony

U.S, Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kristina Rogers, 100th Air Refueling Wing command chief, gives a speech to the audience at the Professional Development Center renaming ceremony at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 21, 2019. The PDC was renamed the “Dewey R. Christopher Professional Development Center” to honor the legacy of retired Master Sgt. Dewey Christopher, a former 351st Bomb Squadron crew chief, 100th Bomb Group and World War II veteran, who was guest of honor at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)
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Team Mildenhall PDC honors legacy of 100th Bomb Group veteran in renaming ceremony

Retired Master Sgt. Dewey Christopher, a former 351st Bomb Squadron crew chief, 100th Bomb Group and World War II veteran, and his son Gary, listen to a speech from Chief Master Sgt. Kristina Rogers, 100th Air Refueling Wing command chief, at the renaming ceremony of the Professional Development Center at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 21, 2019. The PDC was renamed the “Dewey R. Christopher Professional Development Center” to honor his legacy and enhance heritage for enlisted members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)
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Bloody Hundredth, Liberty Wing provide D-Day support

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Lee Adkins, 100th Operations Group plans and exercises, looks over the pre-flight checklist prior to a refueling mission in support of the 75th anniversary commemoration of D-Day, at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 6, 2019. An epic multinational operation, D-Day forged partnerships and reinforced trans-Atlantic bonds that remain to this day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Cooper)
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Bloody Hundredth, Liberty Wing provide D-Day support

Three U.S. Air Force F-15s, assigned to the 48th Fighter Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, England, fly in formation behind a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker off the Southern coast of England, June 6, 2019. The F-15s were painted with heritage markings in honor of the 75th anniversary of D-Day. As we commemorate D-Day 75, U.S. forces in Europe remain committed to collective defense and cooperative security alongside European allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Cooper)
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Bloody Hundredth, Liberty Wing provide D-Day support

Airmen assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, go over a pre-flight checklist prior to a refueling mission in support of the 75th anniversary commemoration of D-Day, at RAF Mildenhall, June 6, 2019. As seen during World War II, no nation can confront combat operations alone – and U.S. European Command with its subordinate components remain engaged, postured and ready to respond to threats as they arise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Cooper)
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A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing at RAF Mildenhall, England took part in aerial refueling during exercise Astral Knight over the skies of Italy, June 3, 2019. AK19 is a joint, multinational exercise designed to test Integrated Air and Missile Defense capabilities and will involve a combination of flight operations and computer-assisted exercise scenarios. Participants include the U.S. Air Forces in Europe, U.S. Army Europe forces, and members from the Italian and Croatian air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Esau)
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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 457th Fighter Squadron, Fort Worth, TX, receives fuel from a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker from RAF Mildenhall, England, during exercise Astral Knight over the skies of Italy, June 3, 2019. AK19 is a joint, multinational exercise which aims to demonstrate the integration, coordination, and interoperability of joint existing command and control at the operation and tactical levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Esau)
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