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Sept. 25, 2023
USAFE Band performs for local students in Opava

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Band and Czech students stand together at Silesian Grammar School Opava in Opava, Czech Republic, Sept. 14, 2023. After the USAFE Band’s performance, students were able to ask questions about the U.S. military and one-on-one questions
Sept. 22, 2023
100th CES Firefighters participate in a Natural Disaster Mass Care Exercise

100th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters assigned to Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, participated in a simulated natural disaster mass care exercise that allowed them to use their expertise to perform a vehicle extraction where mannequins are trapped in a wrecked vehicle.
Sept. 21, 2023
100th SFS hosts son of WWII waist gunner on 100th BG B-17 to visit father’s heritage jet, ‘Miss Irish’

As a New York native from Dobbs Ferry, Staff Sgt. Myron “Ty” Ettus had just turned 18 when the news hit that Pearl Harbor had been attacked Dec. 7, 1941. His interest in aviation grew because of the tragic event, leading him to join the U.S. Army Air Force. He took and passed the aviation cadet
Sept. 19, 2023
POW/MIA Remembrance Week: Vigil, Retreat

POW/MIA Remembrance Week is a time for our nation to remember and pay respect to those who sacrificed their lives for our country. Royal Air Force Mildenhall held a vigil run and retreat ceremony to close out the week.
Sept. 19, 2023
RAFM CDC crosswalk ribbon cutting ceremony

The crosswalk was built as part of an initiative to increase safety for families walking to the child development center from base. The 100th Civil Engineer Squadron “Dirt Boyz” built fences, replaced curbs and poured a concrete mini hardstand for a new entry control point hut for 100th Security
Sept. 13, 2023
CW23: Sunny with a chance of Vipers

Cobra Warrior 2023 part 2 is a premier exercise focusing on operational to tactical high-end spectrum warfighting in a contested, degraded and limited operating environment. The exercise offers training in air interdiction, dynamic targeting, offensive counter air and defensive counter air,
Sept. 13, 2023
AMC Deputy Commander visits 727th AMS at RAF Mildenhall

Air Mobility Command Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. Randall Reed's visit to the 727th Air Mobility Squadron allowed him to tour different sections of the squadron, providing an opportunity to highlight Airmen and personnel from the squadron. The 727th AMS plays a crucial role in enabling rapid global
Sept. 12, 2023
Team Mildenhall members join RAF Lakenheath for 9/11 memorial ceremony

Team Mildenhall leadership, Airmen, civilians and families attend the 9/11 memorial ceremony at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, Sept. 11, 2023. The ceremony honored the fallen from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and marked the 22nd anniversary of the tragic events, from which there was almost
Sept. 12, 2023
RAFM ‘Dirt Boyz’ make CDC entrance safe, secure for pedestrian families, customers

As part of an initiative to increase safety for families walking to the child development center from base, the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron “Dirt Boyz” built fences, replaced curbs and poured a concrete mini hardstand for a new entry control point hut for 100th Security Forces Squadron Defenders.
Sept. 12, 2023
POW/MIA Remembrance Week: Rolling Thunder

Rolling Thunder is a motorcycle demonstration ride which began in 1988 to bring awareness to the POW/MIA and achieve full accountability for, and the return of all service members, alive or dead. POW/MIA Remembrance Week is a designated period of time dedicated to honoring and remembering prisoners