19 Sep 2019

New sensor expands capabilities for Bloody Hundredth weather flight

The 100th Operations Support Squadron weather flight received a new device recently that will improve its ability to collect meteorological data, which in turn will further support their mission of resource and personnel protection. The weather sensor collects cloud height, cloud coverage, wind speed and direction, precipitation, lighting detection, atmospheric pressure measurements and even has a camera.

3 Sep 2019

Police cadets tour 100th Security Forces Squadron

Volunteer police cadets from the Forest Heath District visited the 100th Security Forces Squadron at RAF Mildenhall, England, Aug. 31, 2019. The cadets toured the 100th SFS facilities and saw the base defense operations center, a military working dog demonstration, security forces vehicles and weapons, and the firearms training simulator.

20 Aug 2019

Texas Air National Guardsmen train at RAF Mildenhall

Members of the 136th Airlift Wing, Texas Air National Guard, conducted annual vehicle maintenance training with the 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron at RAF Mildenhall July 20 – Aug. 2, 2019. Five guardsmen from different units across Dallas/Fort Worth came to RAF Mildenhall to train on special purpose equipment and upgrade their skill level throughout all of the 100 LRS vehicle maintenance shops.

16 Aug 2019

Education office has something to offer every Airman

Every Airman has ideas about what they would like to achieve in their career, both during and after active duty. No matter if they want to be a pilot or a police officer, education is a big factor in helping an individual accomplish the goals they set for themselves. One of the best places to receive the education needed to be successful is, unsurprisingly, the base education office. 

12 Aug 2019

100th AMXS, 100th MXS test innovative in-ear headset

An innovative in-ear headset is being tested by the 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 100th Maintenance Squadron at RAF Mildenhall, England. The device, which uses the bones in the user’s ear to transmit sound waves, provides both communication and hearing preservation capabilities to Airmen working in noisy environments.

7 Aug 2019

RAF Mildenhall Equal Opportunity advisor is serious about travel

During his two assignments at RAF Mildenhall, England, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Landon Scaife, 100th Air Refueling Wing Equal Opportunity advisor, traveled to more than 20 countries. He turned wrenches as a maintainer during his time here from 2012 to 2014, and now, as a member of the Equal Opportunity office, he serves to ensure work environments for Airmen are free of obstacles preventing them from succeeding. Scaife has taken advantage of the base’s proximity to other countries and used travel not only as an outlet to decompress from the demands of work, but also as a tool for personal change.

29 Jul 2019

RAF Mildenhall resource advisor uses passion for finance to teach Airmen about money

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Skylar DeRouen, 752nd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron resource advisor, taught a Basic Financial Investing professional development course to Airmen at RAF Mildenhall. This isn’t the first time DeRouen has taught others about money. He’s used his passion for finance to educate Airmen in the past, and he hopes to continue doing so in the future.

23 Jul 2019

RAF Mildenhall NCO’s journey from enlisted to officer

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ian Velez, 100th Communications Squadron NCO-in-charge of radio frequency transmissions, is scheduled to attend Officer Training School and commission as a force support squadron officer later this year. Velez’s path to OTS was not a quick one. He faced many obstacles while pursuing his goal of becoming an Air Force officer; nonetheless, he earned his commission with drive, patience and the ability to accept the guidance of a mentor.

16 Jul 2019

100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135s refuel F-35s for Theater Security Package

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lighting II assigned to the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 351st Air Refueling Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, England, to receive fuel over the Baltic Sea July 13, 2019. The F-35 is deployed to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility to demonstrate U.S.

27 Jun 2019

BALTOPS Exercise 2019

A Polish air force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies beside a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker during aerial refueling in support of Exercise Baltic Operations over Germany, June 19, 2019. The BALTOPS Exercise is a U.S. exercise focused on joint interoperability in the Baltic Region, planned and executed this year by the U.S. and NATO. (U.S. Air Force