Leap of faith: RAF Mildenhall Airmen share personal experiences as part of ‘Storytellers’ event

U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas D. Torkelson, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, shares his personal story of former struggles with alcohol with Team Mildenhall Airmen Feb. 22, 2016, at “Storytellers” on RAF Mildenhall, England. The motto of Storytellers is, “Every Airman has a story,” and the event is an avenue for Airmen to share their stories with others. Torkelson told how his drinking at an early age led to a partying lifestyle before and during his first few years in the Air Force. He said Debbie, his wife, is his rock and stood by him and along with God, they helped turn his life around. The commander shared how he hasn’t had a drink since January 2004. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere/Released)

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