Aug. 21, 2020 100th AMXS supports KC-135 flight operations The 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron supported KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft flight operations at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Aug. 19, 2020.The KC-135s extend the range of allied, partner nation and U.S. Air Force aircraft with their aerial refueling capability.
July 30, 2020 Diverse maintenance tasks ensure Bloody Hundredth’s support of global reach mission Maintainers within the 100th Maintenance Squadron Fabrication, Aerospace Ground Equipment and Maintenance flights ensure 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotankers can deliver aerial refueling around-the-clock. From repairing tow bars to inspecting aircraft components for cracks, Airmen complete
June 26, 2020 351st ARS female flyers conduct B-2 aerial refueling A 351st Air Refueling Squadron training mission, which refueled B-2 Spirits included two all-female crews at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 18, 2020.The two aircrews were part of a four-ship formation and provided aerial refueling support for the stealth bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base,
June 19, 2020 Team Mildenhall donates care packages to local NHS healthcare workers The Top-3 committee, made up of master sergeants, senior master sergeants and chief master sergeants, at RAF Mildenhall, England, has organized the donation of thousands of food and hygiene items for local healthcare workers fighting COVID-19. The donation campaign, led by Master Sgt. Aisling
June 12, 2020 100th AMXS Jet Shop ‘engine doctors’ keep KC-135s healthy The 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Jet Shop at RAF Mildenhall, England, maintains all KC-135 Stratotanker engines on base. The shop repairs F108 turbofan engines and conducts periodic inspections, ensuring the KC-135s are ready to deliver rapid global aerial refueling around-the-clock.
June 5, 2020 Defense Courier Station Mildenhall: linchpin for delivery of sensitive material The Defense Courier Station Mildenhall at RAF Mildenhall, England, ensures classified and sensitive shipments are securely delivered to customers throughout the United Kingdom. As one of the global locations, the Mildenhall station relies on the work of its defense couriers to transport various
May 29, 2020 100th MXS Fuel Systems shop keeps aircraft flying high The 100th Maintenance Squadron Fuel Systems shop supports the Team Mildenhall mission through the repair of aircraft fuel systems.The shop provides maintenance to all permanently stationed aircraft on base, which includes the KC-135 Stratotanker, MC-130J Commando II, CV-22B Osprey, and RC-135 Rivet
May 1, 2020 100th Maintenance Group Wins Maintenance Effectiveness Award The 100th Maintenance Group won the Category 2 Maintenance Effectiveness Award for 2019, recognizing it as the top medium-aircraft maintenance unit in the Air Force.The Maintenance Effectiveness Award is presented annually to the unit who has most successfully managed resources to provide safe and
April 30, 2020 Refueling German allies A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, refueled a German air force Tornado from the Tactical Air Force Squadron 51, Schleswig Air Base, Germany, over Germany, April 29, 2020.
April 17, 2020 Team Mildenhall cleaning team: a necessary preparation in COVID-19 fight The 100th Air Refueling Wing, 352nd Special Operations Wing and other mission partners at RAF Mildenhall, England, have contributed forces to assemble a group Airmen committed to the health of base personnel.The creation of the base “cleaning team” is one of many steps the installation has taken to