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  • University of the 3rd Age members tour RAF Mildenhall

    U.S. Air Force Airmen and members of the University of the Third Age stand together for a group photo in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during a base tour at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, May 16, 2023. Multiple KC-135 pilots and boom operators helped to explain different capabilities

  • 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. 

  • Mildenhall Cadet Squadron tours KC-135 static display

    U.S. Airmen assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing gave a tour of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft to members of the Mildenhall Cadet Squadron at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, Dec. 8. The cadets, members of the Civil Air Patrol cadet program, spoke with 100th ARW Airmen about aviation, Air Force

  • 100th ARW increases readiness with new KC-135 variant

    The 100th Air Refueling Wing received a new model of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, Nov. 24. The 100th ARW is the last active-duty unit in the U.S. Air Force to receive the model, which is known as the Block 45 variant.

  • 100th ARW refuels Romanian F-16s

    The 100th Air Refueling Wing conducted a refueling mission with Romanian air force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft over Romania Oct. 7. Training with allies enhances the collective security of the European continent, and refueling different aircraft improves the wing's ability to provide rapid air

  • 100th AMXS supports Air Force's global reach mission

    The 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conducted post-flight maintenance on a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, Aug. 31. The squadron supports the Air Force's global reach mission by maintaining KC-135s, which deliver air refueling capability throughout Europe and

  • 100th ARW delivers fuel during agile combat employment exercise

    The 100th Air Refueling Wing conducted an agile combat employment exercise at Royal Air Force Fairford, Sept. 13-16.Airmen demonstrated their ability to provide air refueling capabilities from a location with less support. Exercise High Life and other deployments that utilize agile combat employment

  • 100th ARW fuels B-2 during Bomber Task Force mission

    The 100th Air Refueling Wing refueled a B-2 Spirit aircraft over Europe as part of a Bomber Task Force mission Sept. 8. The U.S. routinely and visibly demonstrates commitment to allies and partners through the global employment of its military force, which is supported by the wing's ability to

  • 100th ARW conducts flyover in support of Ukrainian Independence Day

    The 100th Air Refueling Wing conducted a flyover with a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft across Kyiv, Ukraine, to celebrate 30 years of Ukrainian independence Aug. 24. The U.S. is committed to Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity. U.S. forces in Europe remain engaged, postured and ready to