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Dec. 2, 2021
100th CES develop new tank system, saves $1.6 million

During regular base inspections throughout 2021, 18 heating oil tank systems were identified to be at the end of their life span and required urgent replacement by the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron. Replacement tank systems must meet base standard designs approved for compliance by the Air Force
Dec. 1, 2021
100th ARW increases readiness with new KC-135 variant

The 100th Air Refueling Wing received a new model of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, Nov. 24. The 100th ARW is the last active-duty unit in the U.S. Air Force to receive the model, which is known as the Block 45 variant.
Dec. 1, 2021
RAF Mildenhall senior leaders pay tribute to Victoria Cross winner Rawdon H. Middleton

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Venning, 100th Air Refueling Wing command chief, and Royal Air Force 92nd Squadron Leader Alastair Balmer, RAF commander, paid a small tribute at the grave of Pilot Officer Rawdon Hume Middleton VC RAAF at Mildenhall, England, Nov. 24.
Nov. 19, 2021
From oil driller to B—17 tail gunner, 100th Bomb Group, WWII veteran shares story

Being constantly on the move was nothing new to Joe Urice, retired B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft tail gunner. Even at a young age, he was no stranger to relocation – which set him up well for life in the military – as his father, and eventually he, worked in the oil industry.
Nov. 16, 2021
100th ARW leadership participates in Remembrance Day event

British Army and U.S. military service members stood alongside each other during a Remembrance Day ceremony to commemorate members of the armed forces who died in the line of duty in wars and other military conflicts since the onset of World War I. Remembrance Day is held in November of each year
Oct. 25, 2021
Team Mildenhall hosts high sheriffs and deputy lieutenants for familiarization visit

High sheriffs and deputy lieutenants from the Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire counties of England visited Royal Air Force Mildenhall, Oct. 21. High sheriffs and deputy lieutenants are appointed officials and play an important role in maintaining and growing the relationship between RAF
Oct. 20, 2021
100th ARW refuels B-1B Lancer aircraft during Bomber Task Force mission

The 100th Air Refueling Wing refueled a B-1B Lancer aircraft assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron during a Bomber Task Force mission over Europe Oct. 19. The Bomber Task Force Europe mission series requires a joint and coalition force to support strategic bomber deployments within the
Oct. 15, 2021
100th OG burns piano to mark end of successful flying year, honors lost US service members

The 100th Operations Group set fire to a piano to mark both the end of a successful flying and fiscal year for 2021, and honor the memory of the 13 U.S. service members who lost their lives in the Kabul airport bombing in Afghanistan in August, at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Oct. 1, 2021.
Oct. 12, 2021
Learn the sounds of fire safety: Fire Prevention Week

The 100th Civil Engineer Squadron coordinated events to raise awareness about fire safety to local students at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Oct. 3-9, 2021.
Oct. 12, 2021
100th ARW refuels Romanian F-16s

The 100th Air Refueling Wing conducted a refueling mission with Romanian air force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft over Romania Oct. 7. Training with allies enhances the collective security of the European continent, and refueling different aircraft improves the wing's ability to provide rapid air