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Feb. 10, 2023
351st ARS performs heritage patching ceremony, honors 100th BG veteran

Airmen from the 351st Air Refueling Squadron performed a heritage patching ceremony at the 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum, Thorpe Abbotts, England, Feb. 2, 2023. Thorpe Abbotts was home to the original 351st Bomb Squadron and 100th Bomb Group during World War II, and the history and legacy is
Jan. 25, 2023
RAF Mildenhall hosts U.K. Chief’s Summit

The U.K. Chief’s Summit is a multi-day event focusing on building connections between the highest ranking personnel from U.S. Air Force bases across the U.K. by continuing to develop the highest level of enlisted leadership.
Jan. 18, 2023
Command Sergeant Major Abernethy visits Royal Air Force Mildenhall

Abernethy travelled to RAF Mildenhall to meet with Airmen and learn about what strategic advantage the wing plays in the European theater.
Nov. 29, 2022
KC-135, tail 7999 – aka ‘Wolff Pack’ – retires from RAF Mildenhall after 59 years dedicated service

It’s Air Force tradition that at the end of a retirement ceremony, retirement orders are read, and a special retiree pin is presented to the person retiring, acknowledging the years of dedicated service given. That same tradition stepped up a notch Nov. 23, 2022, when a retirement “pin” was
Nov. 8, 2022
From multi-squadron 1st Sgt to recovery care coordinator, retired SNCO uses wealth of experience to help others

After 26 years active duty in the U.S. Air Force, retired Senior Master Sgt. Beau Jones, now 48th Medical Group, Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) recovery care coordinator, uses the experience, skills and knowledge he gained in the military and as a first sergeant to help other Airmen facing
Aug. 22, 2022
100th CES simulate repair of damaged runway during CBRNE exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron practiced repairing a simulated runway by removing damaged concrete and base course ready for repair during a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives exercise at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Aug. 17, 2022. The
Aug. 22, 2022
‘All aboard for Patriot Express’: RAF Mildenhall to serve as gateway for PCS, pet transport

Starting Sept. 20, 2022, the Patriot Express flight, also known as the rotator, is scheduled to start flying into Royal Air Force Mildenhall for U.S. military and civilian members and their families permanently changing station to the United Kingdom. It will fly to and from Baltimore/Washington
Aug. 19, 2022
One Boom Pod at a Time

Thousands of hours are spent each year removing and installing a boom cover on a KC-135 refueling Stratotanker aircraft—hours that could be used elsewhere. One 100th Maintenance Squadron Airman has invented a new boom cover tool that has the potential to save the U.S. Air Force 40,000 man-hours and
May 18, 2022
RAF Mildenhall’s newest RAF commander, ‘landlord’ brings wealth of knowledge, experience to team

With 16 years in the Royal Air Force under his belt, in addition to a varied career prior to his military service, RAF Mildenhall’s newest RAF commander, Sqn Ldr Andy Bell, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in management, aviation and security to Team Mildenhall.At the start of his working
May 18, 2022
100th OG CC shares personal story of family sacrifice, leap of faith as immigrants from Vietnam to US

Born in Saigon, Vietnam, Col. Van Thai immigrated in 1981 with his family to Toronto, Canada, when he was just 5 years old. At the time, they spoke no English, but his parents wanted to provide a much better life for their sons, after having been through the Vietnam War.Now a colonel in the U.S. Air