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Controlling traffic in skies over Mildenhall

U.S. Air Force air traffic controllers from Team Mildenhall scan the runway for debris, vehicles and wildlife Aug. 7, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Keeping the runway clear is essential in keeping Air Force assets safe. A bird, if sucked into an engine, can have catastrophic consequences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Johnston/Released)

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Controlling traffic in skies over Mildenhall

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Wolfgang Jubell, 100th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, uses a headset to guide an aircraft to a landing Aug. 7, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Tower controllers guide aircraft by sight as long as there is clear visibility. In times of low visibility, controllers rely on radar to get planes home safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Johnston/Released)

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Chaplain’s assistant: backbone of chapel

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Hartvigsen, 100th Air Refueling Wing chapel NCO in charge of readiness and training from Bountiful, Utah, prepares an altar for Catholic mass Aug. 19, 2013, in the base chapel on RAF Mildenhall, England. Chaplain’s assistants are trained to prepare the chapel for the variety of services held there. Hartvigsen not only assists with services of every faith the chapel hosts, but also handles the logistics of the church. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyla Gifford/Released)

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Chaplain’s assistant: backbone of chapel

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Hartvigsen, 100th Air Refueling Wing chapel NCO in charge of readiness and training from Bountiful, Utah, reviews chapel finance records Aug. 8, 2013, in the base chapel on RAF Mildenhall, England. Chaplain’s assistants not only handle the logistics of the church, but assist with services of every faith the chapel hosts. The job of being a chaplain’s assistant is only available to enlisted Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyla Gifford/Released)

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Chaplain’s assistant: backbone of chapel

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Perry Sharp, 100th Air Refueling Wing NCO in charge of the chapel from Idaho City, Idaho, turns the page of a missal to the correct date Aug. 8, 2013, in the base chapel on RAF Mildenhall, England. The missal, a liturgical book, is used during the celebration of Roman Catholic mass. Sharp ensures the missal is prepared for the chaplain’s daily service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyla Gifford/Released)

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100th CES Airman receives step-promotion

From right, U.S. Air Force Col. David Cox, 100th Air Refueling Wing vice commander, presents U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Keith Skulimoski, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force manager from Pemberton, N.J., with his certificate of promotion Aug. 19, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Skulimoski was promoted under the stripes for exceptional performers program from the rank of technical sergeant to master sergeant. Skulimoski was the only Airman STEP-promoted in the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)

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100th CES Airman receives step-promotion

From right, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tracy Jones, 100th Air Refueling Wing command chief, congratulates U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Keith Skulimoski, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force manager from Pemberton, N.J., following the presentation of his certificate of promotion Aug. 19, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Skulimoski was promoted under the stripes for exceptional performers program from the rank of technical sergeant to master sergeant. “Due to his leadership capability, unrelenting commitment to the Air Force core values, and solid volunteer ethic, Skulimoski has been chosen for the 2013 STEP Program and promoted to master sergeant,” Jones said. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)

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100th CES Airman receives step-promotion

Right, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. John Gibson, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron superintendent, congratulates U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Keith Skulimoski, 100th CES Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force manager from Pemberton, N.J., center, and Skulimoski’s family, left, Aug. 19, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Skulimoski was promoted under the stripes for exceptional performers program from the rank of technical sergeant to master sergeant. Each year, the Air Force releases a limited number (usually less than 200 across the Air Force), slots for a STEP promotion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)

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Square D Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Brittney Carter

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brittney Carter, left, 100th Communications Squadron Information Technology Asset Management technician, reviews upgrade training tasks with U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christian Garcia, 100th CS IT Asset Management technician, Aug. 16, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Carter is being featured on the Square D Spotlight for exhibiting the Air Force Core Value, “Excellence in All We Do.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Johnston/Released)

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Furniture store opens on RAF Mildenhall

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. April Dunham-Rhett, 100th Air Refueling Wing Equal Opportunity advisor from Macon, Ga., cuts the ribbon during the BXtra furniture store grand opening Aug. 16, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The furniture store moved from RAF Feltwell to RAF Mildenhall to better serve the military members who shop there. The grand opening included a ribbon cutting and complimentary cake and beverages. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Johnston/Released)

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‘Eagle eyes’ owl, falcons swoop in to keep metal ‘birds’ airborne

Keith Mutton, owner of Phoenix Bird Control, from Sedge Fen near Brandon, Suffolk, holds Lancaster, a Harris hawk, on his leather-gloved hand July 19, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Phoenix Bird Control patrols the runways of RAF Mildenhall, RAF Lakenheath and RAF Fairford, and Mutton has worked bird control on the bases for almost 40 years. He has been a falconer for more than 46 years. In addition to the Harris hawk, he owns other hawks, a variety of falcons and Eagle owls, most of which he hand-rears from the egg. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston D. Webb/Released)

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‘Eagle eyes’ owl, falcons swoop in to keep metal ‘birds’ airborne

Lola, a 7-week-old Lanner falcon, looks for food from handler Keith Mutton, owner of Phoenix Bird Control from Sedge Fen near Brandon, Suffolk, July 19, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Phoenix Bird Control is contracted to patrol the runways of RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath 24/7. It also provides bird control on RAF Fairford. Mutton bred Lola, as he does the majority of his birds of prey, and at less than two months old she is almost fully grown. He has more than 20 birds of prey, including a variety of falcons, hawks and Eagle owls. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston D. Webb/Released)

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‘Eagle eyes’ owl, falcons swoop in to keep metal ‘birds’ airborne

Twinkle, an Eagle owl, watches out for unwanted visitors as she waits patiently for her owner, Keith Mutton, known as “the bird man” July 19, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Mutton owns Phoenix Bird Control, a company contracted to run the bird aircraft strike hazard program, alongside the 100th Air Refueling Wing Safety office here, at RAF Lakenheath and at RAF Fairford. As part of the BASH program, Harris hawks, Peregrine and Lanner falcons are also used to keep away flocks of birds on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston D. Webb/Released)

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Golfers focus on mentorship

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Christopher Bence, U.S. Air Forces in Europe U.K. commander, speaks to Airmen Aug. 9, 2013, before the start of the Focus on Mentorship golf tournament at the Breckland Pines Golf Club on RAF Lakenheath, England. Bence spoke about how mentorship, both formal and informal, is important in the Air Force. Bence, along with base leadership, played golf with, and mentored, Airmen throughout the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Johnston/Released)

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100th CES ensures readiness of emergency equipment

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jose Vargas, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Electrical Power Production journeyman from El Paso, Texas, bleeds the brakes on a barrier-arresting kit near the runway Aug. 13, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The shop maintains two barrier-arresting kits. The barrier is checked daily and can only be used once (before needing to be reset for multiple uses) in the case of an emergency aircraft landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)

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100th CES ensures readiness of emergency equipment

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jose Vargas, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Electrical Power Production journeyman from El Paso, Texas, checks the line on a textile barrier on the runway Aug. 13, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The barrier is checked daily for damage and its position. The shop maintains two textile aircraft arresting systems on base which are used in the event of an emergency landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)

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100th CES ensures readiness of emergency equipment

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Marc Bakker, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Electrical Power Production craftsman from Grand Rapids, Mich., checks the transfer panel during an inspection on a generator Aug. 13, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Bakker was checking the history for any start-ups or alarms. The generators must be mission-ready at all times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)

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100th CES ensures readiness of emergency equipment

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Marc Bakker, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Electrical Power Production craftsman from Grand Rapids, Mich., checks the paperwork to conduct an inspection performed every two weeks on a generator Aug. 13, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The shop has eight assigned personnel ensuring inspections are carried out regularly. During the inspections, service members must ensure personnel use the correct checklists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)

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100th CES ensures readiness of emergency equipment

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Marc Bakker, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Electrical Power Production craftsman from Grand Rapids, Mich., conducts an inspection performed every two weeks on a generator Aug. 13, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The shop maintains 25 installed and 16 mobile generators. The generators are essential for units on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)

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100th CES ensures readiness of emergency equipment

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Anderson, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Electrical Power Production craftsman from Greenfield, Mo., disconnects the negative terminal on a generator Aug. 13, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Anderson disconnected the terminal prior to maintenance work on the generator to reduce risk of injury. The generators are assigned to mission essential units and can be made available to other units when required. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)

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