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Firefighters perform high-angle, technical-rope-rescue training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Dietmeyer, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department firefighter from Gurnee, Ill., uses a brake bar rack to adjust his safety rope as he begins his descent from an almost 120-foot-high water tower Sept. 4, 2013, during a training session on RAF Mildenhall, England. The brake bar rack is used for rappelling or lowering a load on a rope. The bars on the rack create friction on the rope, making it possible to lower the weight manually. Depending on how much weight is on the rope, the person descending decides how many bars to use to control the descent. The brake bar rack is a vital piece of equipment for the firefighters as it allows them to have the weight of the rescuer on the rope as well as the additional weight of the victim they are going to pick up. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere/Released)
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Firefighters perform high-angle, technical-rope-rescue training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Dietmeyer, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department firefighter from Gurnee, Ill., performs a final safety check on his belay line before descending almost 120 feet from a water tower Sept. 4, 2013, during technical rope rescue training on RAF Mildenhall, England. Instructors from the 435th Construction and Training Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, spent time at the 100th CES Fire Department training firefighters on a variety of rescue techniques and scenarios including incident management training, mechanical advantage systems, and low and high angle rescue. This training is vital to keep first responders proficient in procedures, in the event a rescue requires such skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere/Released)
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Forecasters build backup weather sensor

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Keith Bachand, 100th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster from Canterbury, Conn., plugs a backup tactical meteorological observing sensor into a power source during a routine training exercise Aug. 26, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Bachand must pay attention to detail to ensure the equipment functions properly in the event that the main sensor stops working. The readings from the sensor are used by air traffic controllers to safely direct aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyla Gifford/Released)
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Forecasters build backup weather sensor

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Keith Bachand, 100th Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster from Canterbury, Conn., uses a compass to determine the direction in which a solar panel on a weather sensor points Aug. 26, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Bachand takes part in a routine training exercise to ensure the backup tactical meteorological observing sensor functions properly. For the most effective reading, the solar panel needs to point south. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyla Gifford/Released)
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Firefighters ‘hang around,’ train for rescues

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Slaght, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department firefighter, rappels Sept. 4, 2013, from a water tower on RAF Mildenhall, England. Firefighters practiced rappelling to train for real world emergencies involving high-angle rescues. Trainers from the 435th Training and Construction Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, traveled to RAF Mildenhall to conduct the training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Johnston/Released)
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100th ARW leadership pledge for future

U.S. Air Force Col. Kenneth T. Bibb Jr., left, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tracy Jones, 100th ARW command chief, sign Combined Federal Campaign donation forms in Bibb’s office Sept. 4, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The campaign will run from Sept. 16 through Nov. 15, 2013. Participants are able to donate to a charity of their choice, including Family Support and Youth Programs — funds that go directly back to Team Mildenhall members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)
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100th ARW leadership pledge for future

U.S. Air Force Col. Kenneth T. Bibb Jr., left, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tracy Jones, 100th ARW command chief, prepare to sign Combined Federal Campaign donation forms in Bibb’s office Sept. 4, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. The CFC is a voluntary program that provides federal employees the opportunity to donate to charities through payroll deductions or a one-time payment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)
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Safety Spotters: Keeping Mildenhall’s roads safe

Using a cell phone while driving is a danger to everyone. It can reduce reaction times, possibly causing an accident. Safety spotters are encouraged to report this kind of behavior. [(Note: The photo has been staged to depict the dangers of unsafe driving.) (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)]
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352nd SOSS Airman receives outstanding award

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Ireland, right, 352nd Special Operations Group commander, awards U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Steven Noble, 352nd Special Operations Support Squadron superintendent from Sacramento, Calif., a U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Henry E. “Red” Erwin Outstanding Career Enlisted Aviator of the Year Award Sept. 4, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. Noble won the award for outstanding accomplishments in the aircrew operations career fields with significant results, major mission impact, demonstration of outstanding leadership and professional qualities, and superior contributions to the roles and mission of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)
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Base leadership learns followership

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. William Markham, 352nd Special Operations Group command chief, counts out nine push-ups Aug. 29, 2013, before a final silent memorial pushup to remember and honor fallen Airmen after the Chiefs vs. Eagles Monster Mash at Heritage Park on RAF Mildenhall, England. Team Mildenhall commanders competed against chief master sergeants to complete several challenges. Base leaders gained a better sense of teamwork, leadership and followership while working together to overcome the challenges in the monster mash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Webb/Released)
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Base leadership learns followership

Members of Team Eagles, composed of base unit commanders, pull an all-terrain vehicle during the Chiefs vs. Eagles Monster Mash at Heritage Park on RAF Mildenhall, England. Challenges included a zodiac carry, litter carry, forklift tire flip and the entire event covered a distance of almost 3 miles. The monster mash promoted teamwork, leadership and followership among base leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Webb/Released)
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Base leadership learns followership

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Scott Knupp, left, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron fire chief, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tracy Jones, 100th Air Refueling Wing command chief, carry an 8-foot, 200-pound section of dunnage Aug. 29, 2013, during the Chiefs vs. Eagles Monster Mash at Heritage Park on RAF Mildenhall, England. Base leadership overcame several challenges including a jerry can carry, an all-terrain vehicle pull and a forklift-tire flip. The monster mash encouraged base leadership to work together and promoted teamwork, leadership and followership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Webb/Released)
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100th SFS Airman uses life-saving skills in local community

U.S. Air Force Col. Kenneth T. Bibb Jr., right, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, awards U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Barry O’Brien, 100th Security Forces Squadron response force leader from Kingsford, Mich., with an Air Force Achievement Medal and a certificate Aug. 28, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England, to recognize O’Brien’s life-saving efforts. O’Brien and four other Airmen responded to an off-base vehicle accident July 22, 2013, and utilized their first-responder training to assist three injured British nationals until emergency services arrived. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Webb/Released)
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100th SFS Airman uses life-saving skills in local community

U.S. Air Force Col. Kenneth T. Bibb Jr., right, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, awards U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Barry O’Brien, 100th Security Forces Squadron response force leader from Kingsford, Mich., an Air Force Achievement Medal Aug. 28, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England, to recognize O’Brien’s life-saving efforts. O’Brien and four other Airmen responded to an off-base vehicle accident July 22, 2013, and utilized their first-responder training to assist three injured British nationals until emergency services arrived. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Webb/Released)
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New USAFE-UK director receives wing immersion

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Scott Knupp, center, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron fire chief from Scott City, Mo., briefs U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Christopher Bence, left, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-UK director, on what happens when there are incidents on and off base, the location of British fire stations, and the good working relationship RAF Mildenhall has with British firefighters off base during a 100th Air Refueling Wing immersion Aug. 28, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. During his immersion, the general visited the fire department, 100th Maintenance Group, 100th Logisitics Readiness Squadron and several other units. As the USAFE-UK director, Bence supports European Command, NATO, USAFE and U.S. Government agencies with thorough planning and partnering with the U.K. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere/Released)
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New USAFE-UK director receives wing immersion

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Christopher Bence, center, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-UK director, and his wife Wendy, right, receive a mission briefing from U.S. Air Force Col. Kenneth T. Bibb Jr., left, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, and other 100th ARW leadership Aug. 28, 2013, during an immersion of the 100th ARW on RAF Mildenhall, England. The general's visit also included stops at the 100th Operations Support Squadron Air Traffic Control Tower, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department and 100th Maintenance Group. Bence, who has been stationed at RAF Mildenhall since July, is the designated U.S. country representative to the United Kingdom for European Command and USAFE, providing military liaison to Her Majesty's Government. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere/Released)
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RAO serves retirees across UK

Dick Good, Joint RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath Retiree Activities Office volunteer co-director, returns emails and catches up on office work Aug. 29, 2013, in the RAO on RAF Mildenhall, England. The few volunteers who donate their time to the RAO, such as Good, alternate manning the office whenever they can to ensure the doors stay open as long as possible. The RAO serves as a focal point for the retired military community and the active duty force in the greater U.K. area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Preston Webb/Released)
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100th CES preserves chapel’s historic items

Airman 1st Class Scott Haeseler, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron structures journeyman from Mystic, Conn., tests his skills by making a timber window frame Aug. 27, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. In the structures shop, David Spragg, 100th CES structures charge hand carpenter and joiner from Yorkshire, England, gives workshop machine training to military and civilian personnel. In making a new timber window frame, the member being trained uses eight machines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)
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100th CES preserves chapel’s historic items

David Spragg, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron structures charge hand carpenter and joiner from Yorkshire, England, looks at the cabinet he and Aaron Cooper, 100th CES apprentice joiner, made for squadron memorabilia Aug. 27, 2013, on RAF Mildenhall, England. David Spragg trains both military and civilian personnel in the structures shop to manufacture products with wood. He builds shadow boxes used during retirement ceremonies, frames for base maps, display cabinets and window and door frames. He also assists the base chapel in mending wood items. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)
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100th CES preserves chapel’s historic items

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Henry Close, left, 100th Air Refueling Wing chaplain, coins Airman 1st Class Scott Haeseler, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron structures journeyman from Mystic, Conn., Aug. 27, 2013, in the chapel on RAF Mildenhall, England. In 1982, His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, signed the official RAF Station Book on RAF Mildenhall. The cabinet housing the book had a broken piece of glass in it, and Haeseler helped David Spragg, 100th CES structures charge hand carpenter and joiner from Yorkshire, England, manufacture a new case out of materials left over from other base projects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Gina Randall/Released)
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