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Oct. 1, 2024
RAF Mildenhall hosts Whistleblower Protection brief

Kenneth Sharpless, Department of Defense Whistleblower Protection Coordinator, gives a brief on whistleblower protections to members of Team Mildenhall at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Sept. 18, 2024. Sharpless explained what protections members are afforded when they report fraud, waste,
Sept. 25, 2024
100th OSS and 351st ARS conduct simulated decontamination

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 351st Air Refueling Squadron and the 100th Operations Support Squadron practice decontamination procedures during the 100th Air Refueling Wing base readiness exercise at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Sept. 20, 2024.
Sept. 25, 2024
100th CES practice live fire response

U.S. Air Force firefighters assigned to the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron respond to a simulated building fire during the 100th Air Refueling Wing base readiness exercise at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Sept. 19, 2024.
Sept. 17, 2024
A Day in the Life: 100th FSS Dining Facility

The 100th Air Refueling Wing command team and 100th Force Support Squadron Gateway Dining Facility Airmen cut cantaloupe in preparation for a meal during a “Day in the Life” immersion at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Sept. 13, 2024. The 100th ARW command team used the immersion to learn more
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
July 12, 2024
100th CES practice expeditionary airfield operations

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron practiced installing and placing fiber reinforced polymer mats at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, July 9, 2024. The 100th CES simulated performing expeditionary airfield damage repair in preparation for an upcoming NATO interoperability
May 28, 2024
The 100th ARW, 48th FW and 305th AMW conduct Normandy flyover and aerial refueling

The 100th Air Refueling Wing, 48th Fighter Wing and 305th Air Mobility Wing conducted a flyover, over Normandy American Cemetery, France, for a Memorial Day ceremony to honor and remember American service members who made the ultimate sacrifice, May 26, 2024.
May 14, 2024
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Construction Meets with RAF Mildenhall Leadership

Michael McAndrew, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Construction, visits Royal Air Force Mildenhall leadership, England, May 10, 2024.
April 26, 2024
Lasting Connections: RAF Mildenhall activates Lion Squadron

Royal Air Force Mildenhall recently held a small, intimate ceremony to activate the Lion Squadron, an extension of the base’s Honorary Commander Program that honors certain key supporters with a lifetime membership.