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  • Airmen from 22d EARS honor Shell 77 legacy

    Airmen from the 22d Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron and the tanker community paused for 77 seconds of synchronized silence to commemorate the legacy of the fallen heroes of “Shell 77” May 3, 2019, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Six years ago, the air refueling community lost three of their own

  • 100th SFS: Defending our forces

    They have been known by many names: cops, police, security forces, guardians of the gate and defenders. Some may say the word “Defender” is the most appropriate.According to Merriam-Webster, a defender is one who drives away danger or protects from attack and for the men and women of the 100th

  • Young or old, 100th MXG maintainers pursue excellence

    It’s a new day on the RAF Mildenhall flight line, and new opportunities to continue the mission and keep jets in the air are everywhere for Airmen who call this place home.They arrive fresh-faced and prepared to take on any challenges in the hopes of curbing any maintenance or logistical issues,

  • Saber Nation honors fallen Airman

    9/11, a tragic incident in U.S. history put fear in the hearts of many Americans, but for some it touched and inspired them, it was seen as their call to serve and protect.Jeanette Middleton-Sudano, mother of late Airman 1st Class Nathan McDavitt, said that is when she saw a change in her son, a

  • USAFE-AFAFRICA welcomes new commander

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian took command of both U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa and Allied Air Command from Gen. Tod D. Wolters during a ceremony here May 1.

  • Fast and Furious 48 hours of readiness in UK

    The 100th Air Refueling Wing and 48th Fighter Wing completed a 48-hour readiness exercise, which included aerial refueling and limited night flying April 23-25.Mission Assurance Exercise 19-01, designated ‘FURIOUS 48,’ brought the two wings together to work on combat skills and aerial refueling

  • Medical Airmen Enhance Total Force with Joint Training

    Medical professionals from the 184th Medical Group Kansas Air National Guard and 48th Medical Operations Squadron enhanced their total force capabilities by training with the Airmen assigned to the 423rd Medical Squadron at RAF Alconbury and 422nd Medical Squadron at RAF Croughton, over the past two

  • Base readiness exercise ends

    The 52nd Fighter Wing hosted a week-long readiness exercise here April 14-19, testing the base population’s response to a variety of potential scenarios.