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  • Sarah Lloyd, 100th Force Support Squadron library technician, shelves a book at the base library Oct. 16, 2019, at RAF Mildenhall, England. The library offers an assortment of resources for Airmen and families to take advantage of including the latest fiction and nonfiction books and audiobooks, test preparation and language learning materials, and public computer access. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

    RAF Mildenhall library contributes to culture of learning

    The base library at RAF Mildenhall, England, offers Airmen and families alike a treasure chest of educational and entertainment options for personal and professional growth. With more than 20,000 items available locally, the base library is prepared to support the broad interests of Department of Defense cardholders.
  • 100th Air Refueling Wing leadership cuts a ribbon to mark the reopening of Heritage Park Oct. 7, 2019, at RAF Mildenhall, England. The park reopened following a six-month renovation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

    Park reopening offers new avenue for Airmen resilience

    Heritage Park reopened to the base public Oct. 7, 2019, at RAF Mildenhall, England. Wing leadership participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the occasion.
  • U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Alpheus Escudero, 100th Force Support Squadron unit training manager, speaks with Airman 1st Class David Busby, 100th Air Refueling Wing broadcast journalist, about his Career Development Course volumes Oct. 1, 2019, at RAF Mildenhall, England. Unit training managers qualify Airmen to perform their jobs by tracking training requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

    Unit training managers help build better Airmen

    What do finance troops, boom operators, and maintainers have in common? They all require the support of unit training managers, whose efforts in recording each Airman’s training guarantee qualified individuals are working to complete the mission.
  • Senior Master Sgt. Stephen Holdenried, 100th Air Refueling Wing continuous process improvement manager, writes down occupations of military spouses during a CPI seminar at RAF Mildenhall, Sept. 26, 2019. The CPI seminar was to inform spouses on key principles of lean, Six Sigma method and business process reengineering. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew J. Wisher)

    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 with less resources.
  • A micro weather sensor sits on the flight line Sept. 10, 2019, at RAF Mildenhall, England. The device is able to provide Airmen information on cloud height, cloud coverage, wind speed and direction, precipitation, lighting detection and atmospheric pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class)

    New sensor expands capabilities for Bloody Hundredth weather flight

    The 100th Operations Support Squadron weather flight received a new device recently that will improve its ability to collect meteorological data, which in turn will further support their mission of resource and personnel protection. The weather sensor collects cloud height, cloud coverage, wind speed and direction, precipitation, lighting detection, atmospheric pressure measurements and even has a camera.
  • British police cadets and police officers from Forest Heath watch a military working dog demonstration at RAF Mildenhall, England, Aug. 31, 2019. The cadets visited the base to tour the 100th Security Forces Squadron and learn about its capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

    Police cadets tour 100th Security Forces Squadron

    Volunteer police cadets from the Forest Heath District visited the 100th Security Forces Squadron at RAF Mildenhall, England, Aug. 31, 2019. The cadets toured the 100th SFS facilities and saw the base defense operations center, a military working dog demonstration, security forces vehicles and weapons, and the firearms training simulator.
  • Members of the 136th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Texas Air National Guard, pose for a photo at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 30, 2019. The guardsmen conducted annual vehicle maintenance training with the 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandria Lee)

    Texas Air National Guardsmen train at RAF Mildenhall

    Members of the 136th Airlift Wing, Texas Air National Guard, conducted annual vehicle maintenance training with the 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron at RAF Mildenhall July 20 – Aug. 2, 2019. Five guardsmen from different units across Dallas/Fort Worth came to RAF Mildenhall to train on special purpose equipment and upgrade their skill level throughout all of the 100 LRS vehicle maintenance shops.
  • James Sarosi, 100th Force Support Squadron education services specialist, speaks with Airman 1st Class Brandon Lemon, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation apprentice, about degree options at RAF Mildenhall, England, Aug. 15, 2019. Counselors at the education office assist Airmen in realizing the benefits and opportunities available to them as military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

    Education office has something to offer every Airman

    Every Airman has ideas about what they would like to achieve in their career, both during and after active duty. No matter if they want to be a pilot or a police officer, education is a big factor in helping an individual accomplish the goals they set for themselves. One of the best places to receive the education needed to be successful is, unsurprisingly, the base education office. 
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Finigan, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft hydraulics systems journeyman, puts on a second layer of hearing protection over his dual in-ear headset at RAF Mildenhall, England, Aug. 6, 2019. The headset enables communication by transmitting sound waves through the bones in the user’s ear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

    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 working in noisy environments.
  • U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Landon Scaife, 100th Air Refueling Wing Equal Opportunity advisor, waits for the bus to take him to the airport at RAF Mildenhall, England, Aug. 6, 2019. Scaife has visited more than 20 countries during his two assignments here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

    RAF Mildenhall Equal Opportunity advisor is serious about travel

    During his two assignments at RAF Mildenhall, England, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Landon Scaife, 100th Air Refueling Wing Equal Opportunity advisor, traveled to more than 20 countries. He turned wrenches as a maintainer during his time here from 2012 to 2014, and now, as a member of the Equal Opportunity office, he serves to ensure work environments for Airmen are free of obstacles preventing them from succeeding. Scaife has taken advantage of the base’s proximity to other countries and used travel not only as an outlet to decompress from the demands of work, but also as a tool for personal change.
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