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Oct. 27, 2020
727th AMS participates in exercise Nodal Lightning

The 727th Air Mobility Squadron participated in exercise Nodal Lightning at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, Oct. 19-23.The exercise, led by the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, integrated 521st geographically separated units and tested the 727th AMS response to a simulated
Oct. 19, 2020
Battle of the Badges, fire muster events build camaraderie, raise fire prevention awareness

The Battle of the Badges and fire muster events were held at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, Oct. 8, 2020. The Battle of the Badges consisted of timed physical events held to build teamwork and camaraderie among first responders, and the fire muster consisted of a relay of fire-related physical
Oct. 7, 2020
Third Air Force command team visits 100th ARW

The Third Air Force command team visited the 100th Air Refueling Wing at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, Sept. 24 - 25. Maj. Gen. Randall Reed, Third Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Randy Kwiatkowski, Third Air Force command chief, toured security forces, communications, maintenance and
Oct. 1, 2020
100th ARW embodies agile combat employment during exercise

The 100th Air Refueling Wing conducted a three-day exercise to test their capability to generate and deliver tanker airpower on a global scale, while extending the range of U.S. and joint forces in order to deter and mitigate any aggression.The exercise enabled U.S. Air Forces in Europe to employ
Sept. 11, 2020
100th ARW KC-135s support exercise Point Blank

Multiple KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing conducted aerial-refueling missions enabling exercise Point Blank over the North Sea, Sept. 10, 2020. The exercise involved U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, Royal Air Force and Dutch aircraft and demonstrated the
Aug. 21, 2020
100th AMXS supports KC-135 flight operations

The 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron supported KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft flight operations at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Aug. 19, 2020.The KC-135s extend the range of allied, partner nation and U.S. Air Force aircraft with their aerial refueling capability.
July 30, 2020
Diverse maintenance tasks ensure Bloody Hundredth’s support of global reach mission

Maintainers within the 100th Maintenance Squadron Fabrication, Aerospace Ground Equipment and Maintenance flights ensure 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotankers can deliver aerial refueling around-the-clock. From repairing tow bars to inspecting aircraft components for cracks, Airmen complete
July 23, 2020
100th MXS Hydraulics section make large impact through boom maintenance

The 100th Maintenance Squadron Hydraulics section performed maintenance on the flying boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker at RAF Mildenhall, England.The maintenance was conducted as part of a 24-month periodic inspection on the aircraft.
June 12, 2020
100th AMXS Jet Shop ‘engine doctors’ keep KC-135s healthy

The 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Jet Shop at RAF Mildenhall, England, maintains all KC-135 Stratotanker engines on base. The shop repairs F108 turbofan engines and conducts periodic inspections, ensuring the KC-135s are ready to deliver rapid global aerial refueling around-the-clock.
May 7, 2020
AFRC’s unrelenting support provides comforting constant in COVID-19

The 100th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center at RAF Mildenhall, England, continues to provide unrelenting support for Airmen and families during the COVID-19 lockdown. The helping agency is still offering programs and services to the base, including the Transition Assistance