Press Releases

Oct. 4, 2023
RAF Mildenhall Patriot Express ends 1 January

After a thorough review, United States Transportation Command determined the RAF Mildenhall Patriot Express will cease operations on January 1, 2024.When Patriot Express flights commenced on Sept. 20, 2022, as a test for one year, they were intended for U.S. military and civilian members and their
July 17, 2023
RAF Mildenhall welcomes new commander

The 100th Air Refueling Wing welcomed Col. Ryan J. Garlow as the new commander during a change of command ceremony at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 17, 2023. Officiated by Maj. Gen. Derek C. France, Third Air Force commander, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Garlow took command of the wing
May 25, 2023
RAF Mildenhall civil servant retiring after 64 years of service

Ms. Faith A. Rutterford, MBE, 81, joined the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence as a Civil Servant on April 27, 1959 supporting the United States Visiting Forces. Her first, and only position for the entire 64 years, is secretary to the Commander of the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron located at RAF
April 25, 2023
RAF Mildenhall locks down for suspected active shooter

The base went into lockdown due to reports of suspected active shooter on April 25, 2023 at 1:18 p.m. The installation was conducting a base readiness exercise, and initial reports were potential exercise activity, however it was confirmed it was not exercise related and implemented a real-world
Nov. 11, 2022
Team Mildenhall Airmen commemorate the fallen during UK Remembrance Day, US Veterans Day

Col. Gene Jacobus, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, alongside hundreds of Team Mildenhall Airmen commemorate the fallen during the Remembrance Day weekend proceedings spanning the local area beginning Nov. 11, 2022.
Oct. 14, 2022
High sheriffs, deputy lieutenants pay annual visit to RAF Mildenhall

Leadership at the 100th Air Refueling Wing recently hosted Engagement Day, inviting local high sheriff’s and deputy lieutenants on base for a familiarization tour at RAF Mildenhall, England, Oct. 14, 2022.
Sept. 30, 2022
Joan Mann Special Sports Day 40th Anniversary

RAF Mildenhall hosted the 40th Joan Mann Special Sports Day Sept. 30, 2022.
June 28, 2022
RAF Mildenhall to receive funding for UK-wide infrastructure contracts

RAF Mildenhall, alongside numerous other installations located in the United Kingdom, will benefit from a £117 million contract for repair and maintenance services.
May 13, 2022
RAF Mildenhall hosts 40th Mildenhall Register Reunion

RAF Mildenhall hosted the Mildenhall Register Reunion in honor of a group of veterans who served in squadrons here during World War II, and at the base’s associated satellite airfields, May 13, 2022.
April 25, 2022
RAF Mildenhall welcomes new wave of honorary commanders

Top base leadership welcomed 13 new honorary commanders into service during an induction ceremony, April 25, 2022.