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‘Skipper III’ nose art dedication recognizes special bond, legacy of 100th Bomb Group

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft adorns the 100th Air Refueling Wing’s newest heritage nose art, “Skipper III,” as Gary Christopher, on screen, views it virtually during a ceremony at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, May 7, 2021. The nose art, designed by Gary Rogers, 100th ARW Public Affairs graphic artist, is dedicated to Christopher’s father, retired Master Sgt. Dewey Christopher, former 351st Bomb Squadron maintainer and crew chief of the 100th Bombardment Group and World War II. Dewey passed away in 2019. The jet was also “adopted” by the 100th Mission Support Group as part of RAF Mildenhall’s “Adopt-a-Jet” program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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‘Skipper III’ nose art dedication recognizes special bond, legacy of 100th Bomb Group

Dewey Christopher, retired master sergeant and veteran of World War II, 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 BG and 351st BS at Thorpe Abbotts, Diss, England, during World War II. During his time as a crew chief and maintainer on B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft, he worked on “Skipper” and “Skipper II.” One of Royal Air Force Mildenhall’s KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft was renamed “Skipper III” in Christopher’s honor May 7, 2021. (Courtesy photo)

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‘Skipper III’ nose art dedication recognizes special bond, legacy of 100th Bomb Group

U.S. Army Air Corps Master Sgt. Dewey Christopher, left, poses for a photo with his ground crew and first B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft, “Skipper” at Thorpe Abbotts, Diss, England, in 1942. Christopher was a crew chief and maintainer with the 100th Bombardment Group and 351st Bomb Squadron during World War II. Royal Air Force Mildenhall dedicated the nose art of one of its KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft in his honor when “Skipper III” was unveiled May 7, 2021. (Courtesy photo)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing brief distinguished visitors from Royal Air Force Cranwell on the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 5, 2021. The distinguished visitors toured the base to learn about the missions and capabilities of the 100th Air Refueling Wing and 352nd Special Operations Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Barron)

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Group Captain Joanne Campbell, Royal Air Force Cranwell station commander, left, and MAcr Marcus Burton, weapons systems operator senior instructor, fly a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft simulator at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 5, 2021. Campbell and Burton visited the base to learn about U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa's only permanent air refueling wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Barron)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing speak about the strategic importance of the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft with Gp Capt Joanne Campbell, Royal Air Force Cranwell station commander, inside the air traffic control tower at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 5, 2021. Campbell visited the base to learn about the missions and capabilities of the installation's two wings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Barron)

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Jason Womack, Air University leadership studies instructor, directs a leadership reflection session virtually with 100th Air Refueling Wing leaders near Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, April 30, 2021. Womack spent four hours with the 100th ARW leadership to help them clarify their internal mission and vision as leaders. (Courtesy Photo)

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The Pollywiggles Playgroup is designed to increase readiness and resilience and provide children and their families a weekly opportunity for inclusive play. The playgroup is open to all tri-base families, infants to 5-year-olds and their caregivers. (Courtesy Photo Illustration)

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The Pollywiggles Playgroup is designed to increase readiness and resilience and provide children and their families a weekly opportunity for inclusive play. The playgroup is open to all tri-base families, infants to 5-year-olds and their caregivers. (Courtesy Photo Illustration)

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The nose art of a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing is pictured before a Bomber Task Force mission at Morón Air Base, Spain, April 7, 2021. The wing’s air refueling capabilities support U.S. strategic bombers in responding to changes in the operational environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Barron)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft for a Bomber Task Force mission at Morón Air Base, Spain, April 7, 2021. Exercising elements of agile combat employment enables U.S. forces in Europe to operate from locations with varying levels of capacity and support, ensuring Airmen and aircrews are postured to deliver lethal combat power across the spectrum of military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Barron)

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100th ARW participates in multinational INIOCHOS 21 exercise

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing takes off as it heads out to support exercise INIOCHOS 21 at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, April 9, 2021. The event is a Hellenic air force-sponsored operational and tactical-level field training exercise, hosted by the Hellenic Air Tactics Center, Andravida Air Base, Greece. The exercise aims to enhance combat readiness and fighting capability, while providing participants the opportunity to develop capabilities planning and conduct complex operations in a multinational, joint-force environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th ARW participates in multinational INIOCHOS 21 exercise

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing takes off as it heads out to support exercise INIOCHOS 21 at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, April 9, 2021. The event is a Hellenic air force-sponsored operational and tactical-level field training exercise, hosted by the Hellenic Air Tactics Center, Andravida Air Base, Greece. Participation in multinational exercises such as INIOCHOS 21 enhances our professional relationships and improves overall coordination with allies and partner militaries during times of crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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100th ARW participates in multinational INIOCHOS 21 exercise

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing takes off as it heads out to support exercise INIOCHOS 21 at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, April 9, 2021. The event is a Hellenic air force-sponsored operational and tactical-level field training exercise, hosted by the Hellenic Air Tactics Center, Andravida Air Base, Greece. In addition to U.S. and Greek participants, Canada, Cyprus, Israel, Slovenia, Spain and the United Arab Emirates are scheduled to support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Troy Pananon, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, signs a proclamation designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, March 31, 2021. Protecting Airmen against sexual assault contributes to a ready force capable of executing the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Barron)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Troy Pananon, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, cuts a ribbon to celebrate the proclamation of April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, March 31, 2021. Airmen are empowered to intervene when they encounter conduct that could lead to sexual assault. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joseph Barron)

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Steve Tipler, left, Barry Clark, center, and David Ives, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, had the opportunity to participate in a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft incentive flight at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, March 3, 2021. The first responders were given the opportunity to see the other side of the mission to see how their role of emergency response ties with RAF Mildenhall’s refueling mission. (Courtesy photo)

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Active shooter exercise tests RAF Mildenhall’s emergency response

EXERCISE! EXERCISE! EXERCISE! Please do not be alarmed – all injuries are simulated and no Airmen were hurt in the making of this scenario! U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joseph Tsubaki, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department firefighter, plays the role of a gunshot victim as part of an active shooter exercise at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, March 17, 2021. Injuries were simulated to provide realism to first responders and the scenario was one of many held throughout the week to test the readiness of emergency responders and base defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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Active shooter exercise tests RAF Mildenhall’s emergency response

EXERCISE! EXERCISE! EXERCISE! Please do not be alarmed – all injuries are simulated and no Airmen were hurt in the making of this scenario! U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Jenkins, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department firefighter, plays the role of a gunshot victim as part of an active shooter exercise at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, March 17, 2021. Injuries were simulated to provide realism to first responders and the scenario was one of many held throughout the week to test the readiness of emergency responders and base defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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Active shooter exercise tests RAF Mildenhall’s emergency response

EXERCISE! EXERCISE! EXERCISE! Please do not be alarmed – all injuries are simulated and no Airmen were hurt in the making of this scenario! Defenders from the 100th Security Forces Squadron apprehend a simulated active shooter as part of an exercise at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, March 17, 2021. The scenario was one of many held throughout the week to test the readiness of emergency responders and base defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

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