News - Tag RAF Mildenhall

Aug. 6, 2026
Supersonic stories: SR-71 Blackbird veterans visit RAF Mildenhall

Veteran SR-71 Blackbird pilots and maintainers made a visit to RAF Mildenhall to share stories – including how they flew Mach 3 at 80,000 feet at to keep an eye in the skies during the Cold War – and answer questions with Team Mildenhall Airmen and civilians July 27, 2026.
July 1, 2026
100th MSG welcomes new commander to RAF Mildenhall

U.S. Air Force Col. Brandon Bernardoni took over the reins of the 100th Mission Support Group at a change of command ceremony at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 26, 2026. Bernardoni was previously a Joint Planner at U.S. European Command in the War Plans Division at Stuttgart, Germany. He was
May 18, 2026
From hurricane-wrecked dreams to USAFE-level Security Award for Excellence 2025 winner

After graduating from high school, Darrin Alexander spent time in Japan playing semi-professional baseball before returning to Florida to both assist his sick mother and begin his degree. “While working on that, I was in the process of trying to commission into the Army, but some medical issues
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