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Royal Air Force Mildenhall
The U.S. Air Force activated the 100th Air Refueling Wing, host wing at RAF Mildenhall, England, Feb. 1, 1992. Since its reactivation, the 100th ARW has served as the lone air refueling wing for U.S. Air Forces in Europe. The diverse mission of aerial refueling, special operations, air mobility, reconnaissance and intelligence makes RAF Mildenhall a unique U.S. Air Force base. This public site is the number one source for news about the people and mission at RAF Mildenhall. Its content is viewable from any computer worldwide.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Luncheon set for Jan. 15
RAF MILDENHALL, England -- The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance luncheon tickets are on sale now.
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Taking care of the warfighter
Airman 1st Class Bridget Williams, an aerospace medical technician apprentice from the 48th Aerospace Medical Squadron, checks the blood pressure of Staff Sgt. Antonio Planell during his annual preventive health assessment exam Dec. 16, 2008, at RAF Mildenhall, England. Flight medicine offers Mildenhall airman deploying or on flying status the convenience of on station services to satisfy general health care needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jerry Fleshman)
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A STEP in the right direction
Col. Eden J. Murrie, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, promotes Staff Sgt. Robyn Ciardelli, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron Aircraft Parts Store supervisor, to the rank of technical sergeant under the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program Dec. 19. The STEP program is a highly visible promotion recognition program used by commanders at all levels to recognize the outstanding contributions and accomplishments of senior airmen, staff sergeants and technical sergeants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Teresa Hawkins)
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STEP on up
Col. Eden J. Murrie, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, promotes Staff Sgt. Abbi Cabeen to the rank of technical sergeant under the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program Dec. 19 in the wing conference room. Sergeant Cabeen is the executive assistant to the 100th Air Refueling Wing command chief master sergeant. The STEP program is a highly visible promotion recognition program used by commanders at all levels to recognize the outstanding contributions and accomplishments of senior airmen, staff sergeants and technical sergeants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Teresa Hawkins)
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Wrap it up ...
Staff Sgt. Jenna Skyberg from the 100th Security Forces Squadron, volunteers to wrap Christmas presents at the Base Exchange Dec. 18, 2008, in RAF Mildenhall, England. Donations are being accepted with all proceeds going towards the American Red Cross. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jerry Fleshman)
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Chapel holiday services announced
The Holiday Service shecdule for the RAF Mildenhall Chapel is as follows:
Dec. 23 -- 6 p.m. -- Menorah lighting ceremony near Building 422, officiated by Rabbi Cohen followed by light refreshments
Dec. 24 -- 5 p.m. -- Catholic Christmas Vigil Mass
Dec. 24 -- 7 p.m. -- Protestant Candlelight Service
Dec. 28 -- 9:30 a.m. -- Protestant Contemporary Service
Dec. 28 -- 11 a.m. -- Catholic Celebration of the Eucharist
Jan. 1 -- 11 a.m. -- Catholic Celebration of the Eucharist
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Exercise a ‘good start’ to long season of ORI preparation
RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Nearly 500 Airmen of the 100th Air Refueling Wing completed a Phase I and Phase II exercise Dec. 11 - the first in a six-part series of exercises focused on preparing the wing for an operational readiness inspection in October 2009.
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Fuels Management Flight breaks refueling record during Presidential visit
RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Airmen from the 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Management Flight set a new base refueling record Dec. 15 during a short Presidential visit.
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RAF Mildenhall gets instant messaging Dec. 19
RAF MILDENHALL, England -- The Microsoft Office Communication Suite will be installed on all network computers at RAF Mildenhall after duty hours Dec. 19, allowing base users instant messaging, file sharing, and even video teleconferencing from their workstations.
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95th RS helps community, local school for second year
RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Forty three members of the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron spent 130 man-hours clearing undergrowth, dead and overgrown trees, leaves and rubbish from the area around Riverside Middle School in Mildenhall Dec. 11.
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In order to meet a perceived "continental threat," the British military developed the idea to site an RAF bomber base at Mildenhall in the late 1920s. Shortly thereafter, the government purchased the land in 1929, followed by the completion of the first buildings in 1931. Three years later, RAF Mildenhall opened on October 16, 1934, as one of the RAF’s largest bomber stations.
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