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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
April 27, 2022
A legacy of valor: The 95th RS remembers the Doolittle Raid

Airmen assigned to the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron gathered to honor the heroic acts of those who served during the Doolittle Raid for the 80th anniversary of the mission. Six of the 16 aircraft flown during the Doolittle Raid belonged to the 95th RS’s predecessor, the 95th Bombardment Squadron.
April 27, 2022
Holocaust survivor shares mother’s story of resilience, survival in WWII concentration camps

Born in Mauthausen concentration camp, Upper Austria, April 29, 1945, Eva Clarke – weighing just 3 pounds – made her way into the world on the back of a coal truck three days before the U.S. Army liberated the camp. Less than three weeks previously, her heavily-pregnant mother, along with other
April 21, 2022
RAFM firefighters conduct confined-space training to sharpen skills

U.S. Air Force and British civilian firefighters, assigned to the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department, carry out confined space training at the purpose-built facility on Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, April 14, 2022. The fire department conducts a full confined-space drill at least
April 8, 2022
RAF Police learn about Airmen, mission, culture of Bloody Hundredth

Royal Air Force Police visited RAF Mildenhall to learn about the Airmen, mission and culture of the 100th Air Refueling Wing, April 5. U.S. Airmen assigned to the 351st Air Refueling Squadron gave the RAF Police a wing mission briefing and a tour of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft.
April 1, 2022
100th ARW refuels E-8C Joint STARS aircraft over Poland

The 100th Air Refueling Wing refueled an E-8C Joint STARS aircraft over Poland, March 30. The 100th ARW is the only permanent U.S. air refueling wing in Europe and Africa and supports the U.S. Air Force's global reach mission by extending the range of aircraft across two continents.