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  • Postal clerk Airmen inventory packages at the post office at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 19, 2020. Newly arrived packages are in-processed to ensure accountability of mail and alert customers to when their order has arrived. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

    Post office operations prevail amid COVID-19

    The 100th Force Support Squadron Post Office at RAF Mildenhall, England, has continuously provided mail services to Team Mildenhall during the COVID-19 pandemic. The support agency has implemented changes for patrons looking to retrieve their mail, as well as postal Airmen working to supply it.
  • The 100th Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation Center team poses for a photo inside their building at RAF Mildenhall, England, May, 11, 2020. From having to cancel trips and plan future ones, to adjusting how they take rentals and what type of equipment they give out, the team has adapted their operations to the restrictions imposed by COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

    100th FSS Outdoor Recreation adapts operations, plans future amid COVID-19

    The 100th Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation Center at RAF Mildenhall, England, has adapted its operations to serve Team Mildenhall during the COVID-19 lockdown. The center has reduced the services it offers, but continues to rent Airmen and families everything from lawn darts to lawnmowers.
  • Team members of the 100th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center pose for a photo at RAF Mildenhall, England, May 4, 2020. The helping agency has operated continuously throughout the COVID-19 lockdown and is flexible in the communication pathways in which it delivers its support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

    AFRC’s unrelenting support provides comforting constant in COVID-19

    The 100th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center at RAF Mildenhall, England, continues to provide unrelenting support for Airmen and families during the COVID-19 lockdown. The helping agency is still offering programs and services to the base, including the Transition Assistance Program, the Air Force Aid Society, military family life counseling, and financial readiness education.
  • U.S. Air Force airmen assigned to the 352d Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 352d Special Operations Wing, based at RAF Mildenhall, England, operate a 3D printer in order to create plastic masks April 27, 2020, at RAF Mildenhall, England. The masks are designed to protect wearers from COVID-19 and provide a seal and filtration system similar to those found in ‘N95’ designated respirators. The 352d Special Operations Wing is the sole Air Force special operations unit in the European Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

    352d SOAMXS Support Section engineer 3D-printed face masks

    Two Airmen from the 352d Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 352d Special Operations Wing, based at RAF Mildenhall, England, took initiative when the DoD mandated the wearing of face masks and started using 3D printers to engineer face masks in an effort to combat the spread of Coronavirus. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Alex Bruce, a SOAMXS equipment custodian for the MC-130J Commando II and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Carl Martin, a SOAMXS support technician have produced more than 100 masks for their squadron in the past month.
  • A Team Mildenhall Airman dons a paper fiber suit during training for the cleaning team at RAF Mildenhall, England, April 15, 2020. Consisting of Airmen from every unit on base, the cleaning team is trained to sanitize facilities housing isolated dorm resident and transient service members if contracted cleaners are unable to do so. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

    Team Mildenhall cleaning team: a necessary preparation in COVID-19 fight

    The 100th Air Refueling Wing, 352nd Special Operations Wing and other mission partners at RAF Mildenhall, England, have contributed forces to assemble a group Airmen committed to the health of base personnel. The creation of the base “cleaning team” is one of many steps the installation has taken to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
  • Spreadsheets similar to the reproduction above are used by the unit control centers to track the status of Airmen affected by Coronavirus. The tool consolidates information about quarantined or isolated personnel and supports leadership in their ability to make decisions. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

    Unit control centers battle COVID-19 by accounting for Airmen

    The 100th Air Refueling Wing unit control centers at RAF Mildenhall, England, play an important role in accounting for Airmen quarantined or isolated during the COVID-19 lockdown. Stood up at the discretion of the wing commander during a contingency, each UCC serves as an information focal point for a squadron.
  • An Airman jogs at the Heritage Park track April 1, 2020, at RAF Mildenhall, England. The COVID-19 lockdown has resulted in the closure of gyms, but it has not prevented Airmen from obtaining physical exercise and keeping their bodies fit to complete the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

    Staying strong during the COVID-19 lockdown

    The COVID-19 lockdown in the United Kingdom has restricted many of the freedoms we normally enjoy, but during this time of quarantine, physical distancing and heightened sanitary practices, it has provided me an opportunity to establish some beneficial routines. I initially thought it would be a challenge with the gyms closed to complete my normal workout, but I realized after several days in lockdown that my home and the outdoors provide everything I need to stay fit. Running is the primary activity I use to get exercise, and it can be done outside on a track or the streets. I have also substituted lifting weights for pushups, which I can do almost anywhere. Although I am disappointed that I can longer go to the gym, adjusting how I exercise ensures I remain in good shape and am capable of meeting the demands of the mission.
  • Airmen of the 727th Air Mobility Squadron prepare to unload cargo from a contracted commercial aircraft March 24, 2020, at RAF Mildenhall, England. From ammunition to aircraft engines, the air freight office of the air mobility squadron helps in-process mission-critical equipment to the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

    727th AMS Air Freight Office helps equip warfighters

    The 727th Air Mobility Squadron Air Freight Office at RAF Mildenhall, England, serves a pivotal role in delivering mission-critical assets to the warfighter through their loading and unloading of cargo. The cargo processed by the air freight office occupies one of three stages: arrival, departure, or temporary storage in their warehouse. The method by which each item comes in and goes out varies.
  • Staff Sgt. Patrick O’Donnell, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management journeyman, plots the affected area resulting from a simulated contamination event March 18, 2020, at RAF Mildenhall, England. Emergency management Airmen create and maintain base plans that establish the response to crises like hazardous material spills, aircraft crashes and natural disasters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

    100th CES Emergency Management Airmen plan, train for readiness

    The 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management Office at RAF Mildenhall, England, contributes to mission readiness through their oversight of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training and their creation and maintenance of base plans. The largest component of the office’s efforts is directed at the biweekly CBRN defense skills class. Training approximately 90 people per week, Emergency Management Airmen teach the course and educate deploying and home station Airmen on the skills they need to effectively respond to a CBRN threat.
  • An airfield sweeper drives across the flight line March 12, 2020, at RAF Mildenhall, England. The 100th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and construction equipment shop clears the flight line daily of foreign object debris. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

    100th CES “Dirt Boyz” foundational to mission success

    The 100th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and construction equipment shop at RAF Mildenhall, England, performs a critical role in establishing perimeter security and runway access essential for the success of the Bloody Hundredth mission. Known as “Dirt Boyz,” pavements and construction equipment Airmen use a variety of tools to complete their construction projects, including handheld equipment like shovels, chainsaws, sledgehammers, levels and post hole diggers, while also relying on airfield sweeper vehicles and front-end loaders.
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