News

  • 100th MXG airman revolutionizes training with computer simulations

    Virtual reality gives people the chance to explore and experience the world in ways they never could before. VR’s ability to provide reward without risk is proven to be beneficial outside of just entertainment and games.Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Havener, 100th Maintenance Group aircraft electrical and

  • Human Performance Optimization: innovation to prioritize Airmen

    Over 70 Team Mildenhall personnel filled the hallways of the 100th Maintenance Group building in anticipation for the opening of the Human Performance Optimization (HPO) room Feb. 8, 2023.U.S. Air Force Col. Gene Jacobus, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, cut the ribbon for the HPO room, unveiling

  • 100th LRS supports the safety of Airmen

    The 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation section implemented a U-Drive-It vehicle fleet to support the safety of Airmen during coronavirus at Royal Air Force Mildenhall.The section, which provides transportation services around the base to aircrew and other mission essential

  • 352d SOAMXS Support Section engineer 3D-printed face masks

    Two Airmen from the 352d Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 352d Special Operations Wing, based at RAF Mildenhall, England, took initiative when the DoD mandated the wearing of face masks and started using 3D printers to engineer face masks in an effort to combat the spread of

  • 100th MXS Airman innovates leak detection technology

    A 100th Maintenance Squadron Airman at RAF Mildenhall, England, has designed a device that decreases the time needed to detect leaks within aircraft fuel tanks. Staff Sgt. Patrick Leach, 100th MXS aircraft fuels systems craftsman, created the Pressurized Leak Detection Cup with the help of the

  • Dorm app innovation improves Airmen quality of life

    A senior noncommissioned officer developed an app to streamline the process of how dorm residents submit work order requests at RAF Mildenhall, England. Master Sgt. Erika Jones, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron airmen dorm leader superintendent, credits her innovation to the support of her team at the

  • Lean and mean; CPI helps spark innovation

    One priority for the Air Force is innovation, with innovation the Air Force is able to develop into a smarter, faster and more lethal force.Continuous Process Improvement was put in place to help spark innovation within squadrons by not only making them better, but also leaner by completing tasks

  • 100th AMXS, 100th MXS test innovative in-ear headset

    An innovative in-ear headset is being tested by the 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and 100th Maintenance Squadron at RAF Mildenhall, England. The device, which uses the bones in the user’s ear to transmit sound waves, provides both communication and hearing preservation capabilities to Airmen