Feb. 14, 2020 100th MXS Airman innovates leak detection technology A 100th Maintenance Squadron Airman at RAF Mildenhall, England, has designed a device that decreases the time needed to detect leaks within aircraft fuel tanks. Staff Sgt. Patrick Leach, 100th MXS aircraft fuels systems craftsman, created the Pressurized Leak Detection Cup with the help of the
Feb. 14, 2020 100th MXS Airman innovates leak detection technology A 100th Maintenance Squadron Airman at RAF Mildenhall, England, has designed a device that decreases the time needed to detect leaks within aircraft fuel tanks. Staff Sgt. Patrick Leach, 100th MXS aircraft fuels systems craftsman, created the Pressurized Leak Detection Cup with the help of the
Feb. 13, 2020 Bloody Hundredth Airmen test base readiness The 100th Air Refueling Wing held a readiness exercise Feb. 10-12 that tested agility and measured responses throughout the wing.The main purpose of the exercise was to demonstrate how rapidly 100th ARW Airmen are able to organize an entire wing when faced with possible real-world scenarios.
Jan. 31, 2020 Never give up “I was demoted from senior airman to airman first class,” said U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dale Riehl, 31st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 56th Helicopter Maintenance Unit, helicopter tilt rotor maintainer.
Jan. 24, 2020 52d LRS makes forward-deployed ACE exercise happen Airmen from the 52nd Fighter Wing participated in an Agile Combat Employment exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 22, 2020, to practice generating combat airpower in an austere environment and deter aggressors. This was the first time the 52nd FW sent Airmen to a forward-operating location
Jan. 17, 2020 Struggles make 100th SFS Airman of the Year stronger Senior Airman Christopher Francis, 100th Security Forces Squadron information assurance officer, at RAF Mildenhall, England, displayed great resilience on his journey to becoming the 2019 100th SFS Airman of the Year. Francis, a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., cultivated a unique set of skills as a
Jan. 13, 2020 Best and Bravest: Aviano EOD A job for the best and bravest, they do what needs to be done to keep others safe. “Who are they" you might ask?
Dec. 30, 2019 Exceptional Leader Spotlight: Reflection from the end When you finally reach the top, a reflection from the past often shows the great accomplishments, the painful obstacles and the image of who we hoped to be.
Dec. 23, 2019 Exceptional Leader Spotlight: Reflection from the beginning Looking into the mirror are you satisfied with the reflection gazing back, are you where you want to be?