News - Tag RAF Mildenhall

Feb. 17, 2026
Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders visit RAF Mildenhall

Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders pose for a photo with U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Metzler,100th Mission Support Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jessica Cambron, 100 MSG senior enlisted leader, during a Pro Blitz Armed Forces Entertainment tour at RAF Mildenhall, England, Jan. 30, 2026. The tour
Feb. 6, 2026
RAF Mildenhall Airmen entertain residents at local care home

U.S. Airmen with the RAF Mildenhall Top 3, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron and 100th Communications Squadron visited Mabbs Hall Nursing Home, Mildenhall, England, to entertain residents on Jan. 28, 2026.
Dec. 19, 2025
100th CS Airmen provide festive cheer to local school children via ‘Radio Santa’

Two Airmen from the 100th Communications Squadron and a civilian from the 100th Air Refueling Wing spent time with 47 children at Great Heath Academy and provided them a chance to talk to Santa and make special gift requests before the holidays via Radio Santa in Mildenhall, Suffolk, England, Dec.
Dec. 18, 2025
Recovery, resiliency: Two steps forward, two steps back

Two steps forward, two steps backPeltonen graduated from the ADAPT program after six months and thought at that point, everything was better. He believed he now had the tools and could drink responsibly – but that wasn’t the case. Although not immediately, he soon fell back into his daily drinking
Nov. 25, 2025
Day in the Life: Deicing Capabilities

The command team learned about the importance of using a de-icer and the role it plays in allowing the KC-135 Stratotankers to be mission ready 24/7.
July 21, 2025
Farewell Commentary from Col Ryan Garlow, Commander, 100th Air Refueling Wing

As my family and I will leave RAF Mildenhall for the second time—this time with the honor of having served as commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe’s finest wing. Like every move in a military career, I’ll pack my bags and close another chapter. But this departure is different. I won’t just be
July 11, 2025
The 48th Fighter Wing conducts ACE training at RAF Mildenhall

The 48th Fighter Wing, in partnership with the 100th Aerial Refueling Wing, will conduct F-15 and F-35 flight operations from RAF Mildenhall July 14-28 in support of Agile Combat Employment training. This strengthens both units’ mission readiness, showcasing their ability to rapidly establish and
June 10, 2025
100th Civil Engineer Squadron: Expeditionary Airfield Lighting System

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron examine a newly configured set of solar-powered airfield lights during an expeditionary airfield lighting system familiarization class at RAF Feltwell, England, June 6, 2025. The system allows the 100th CE team to rapidly deploy a
May 30, 2025
Legacy of 'Greatest Generation' continues with 100th ARW at 100th BG reunion in NOLA

Three of the Greatest Generation – World War II and 100th Bomb Group veterans who are part of the legacy of the 100th Air Refueling Wing – joined more than 360 family members, friends of veterans, Col. Ryan Garlow, 100th ARW commander and Rob Paley, 100th ARW historian, for the 100th BG reunion at
May 27, 2025
Tri-Base Ultimate Transformation Challenge 2025 closes at RAF Mildenhall

The Tri-Base Ultimate Transformation Challenge 2025 came to an end with a closing ceremony at the Hardstand Fitness Center here, May 22, 2025.The UTC ran from Jan. 6 to May 16, and did more than challenge members to lose weight as part of a New Year’s resolution. As an evolution of the former “Best