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Nov. 21, 2024
351st ARS performs heritage patching ceremony

Airmen from the 351st Air Refueling Squadron performed a heritage patching ceremony at the 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum, Thorpe Abbotts, England, Nov. 15, 2024. Thorpe Abbotts was home to the original 351st Bomb Squadron and 100th Bomb Group during World War II, where the history and legacy is
Aug. 23, 2024
Sons, daughter of 100th BG veterans share their fathers’ stories at RAFM Heritage Day

Family members of 100th Bomb Group aircrew veterans spoke at the Heritage Day at Royal Air Mildenhall, England, Aug. 16, 2024. They shared stories about their fathers missions during World War II and answered questions from the audience. The Heritage Day event also included question-and-answer
Aug. 23, 2024
‘High Life’ nose art steps back in time to echo original 100th BG markings from WWII

A new nose art – “High Life” – was unveiled at a ceremony prior to the start of Royal Air Force Mildenhall’s Air Force ball Aug. 17, 2024, by Paula Harper-Sparks, daughter of U.S. Army Air Forces Flight Officer Joseph Harper, (351st Bomb Squadron and 100th Bomb Group co-pilot) and U.S. Air Force
May 16, 2024
Exercise: Aw-R-Go, Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery

During the exercise "Aw-R-Go" many simulated hostile events and disasters took place. The airmen of 100th Civil Engineer Squadron transported many vehicles, tools and hardware out to the flightline to commence rapid airfield damage recovery (RADR).
May 2, 2024
Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony 2024

Local community members participated in the Royal Air Force Mildenhall Honorary Commander induction ceremony at Middleton Hall on RAF Mildenhall, England, April 25, 2024.An honorary commander is a distinguished individual from the local community who is appointed to serve as a liaison between the
April 9, 2024
ReaDy Airman of the Week: 100th Communications Squadron Airman recognized

U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Garlow, left, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, recognizes Airman 1st Class Sharon Bremar, 100th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmission technician, as the ReaDy Airman of the Week at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, April 5, 2024.
March 11, 2024
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower & Reserve Affairs visits RAF Mildenhall

Grier Martin, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower & Reserve Affairs, visited Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England to meet with RAF Mildenhall leadership to discuss the base environment, well-being of the Airmen and their families, and the future of the family support programs on the
Feb. 23, 2024
RAF Mildenhall conducts active shooter exercise

EXERCISE! EXERCISE! EXERCISE!U.S. Airmen from the 100th Security Forces Squadron and 100th Civil Engineer Squadron respond to an active shooter exercise at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Feb. 15, 2024. The exercise was designed to evaluate the training, readiness and capability of RAF
Jan. 17, 2024
AFE: Supplying Aircrew

The 100th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment Airmen are tasked with the assembly, testing, and distribution of life-saving gear for aircrew in the event of an aircraft mishap.
Dec. 20, 2023
Former RAFM MWD Ukkie retires to reunite with fur-st handler

Military Working Dogs Ukkie and Cchuy officially retired at a joint ceremony honoring their service, which began with Cchuy immediately lightening the occasion as he barked along to the entire U.S. national anthem at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Dec. 13, 2023.