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  • RAF Fairford hosts Royal International Air Tattoo

    Celebrating the 40th anniversary of what is billed as the world's largest military air show, Royal Air Force Fairford turned over the airfield to the Royal International Air Tattoo July 16-17.Hosted at RAF Fairford 21 times since 1985, the Royal International Air Tattoo featured more than 200

  • Mildenhall Airman instructs Afghan mechanics

    Far from home station and the KC-135 Stratotankers he normally maintains, one RAF Mildenhall Airman now spends much of his time around Russian-built helicopters as he instructs and prepares mechanics from the emerging Afghan air force on his trade.Master Sgt. David Penisten, 100th Maintenance

  • RAF Mildenhall supports NATO Libyan operations

    Joint Task Force Operation Odyssey Dawn began March 19 and the 100th Air Refueling Wing had an active role in supporting the operation, and now the wing continues to support the NATO-led Operation Unified Protector.Operation Unified Protector is an ongoing operation enforcing the United Nations

  • Safety Office offers tips to enjoy swimming season

    During the summer months, the pool or beach can be a popular spot, therefore the 39th Air Base Wing Safety Office has some tips to pass on that may save your life.One major tip for swimming safety starts with learning and practicing water-safety skills."Children should learn proper swimming

  • CFC-O presents USAFE funds for FSYP

    The Combined Federal Campaign - Overseas presented U.S. Air Forces in Europe with more than $81,000 in funds to be used toward the Family Support and Youth Program here July 18. From procuring a van for traveling sports teams to getting temporary equipment for Airmen making a permanent change of

  • Wing of engineer building dedicated to Wilcox

    Exceptional Airman, friend, loved one ... all words to describe a young 100th Civil Engineer Squadron captain whose life was cut short after a tragic accident in April 2010.Capt. Jenna Wilcox's name and memory will be forever memorialized in the readiness and emergency management corridor of the

  • Aviano Airman wins $10,000 IDEA award

    The Innovative Development through Employee Awareness Program recently awarded an Aviano Airman $10,000, the highest reward available. Tech. Sgt. Rey Andrade, 31st Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment NCO in charge, received the award after solving a problem that cost the Air Force

  • Airmen, British civilians recognized for special relationship

    The 100th Air Refueling Wing commander and the British-American Committee chairman honored selected Airmen and civilians with community relations awards at a ceremony here July 8.Col. Christopher Kulas, 100th ARW commander, and Sheila Bailey, B-AC chairman, presented coins to the 100th Civil