86 MXS extracts C-130H fuel tank for training

The 86th Maintenance Squadron removed fuel tanks from each wing of a C-130H Hercules ground trainer aircraft to use for confined space training. The additional hands-on training from the extracted fuel tanks is estimated to save the Air Force up to $700,000.

Fallen hero honored, memorialized at Ramstein

Ramstein leadership and Kaiserslautern Military Community members gathered to honor and memorialize a fallen hero during a road dedication ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 16, 2020.

RAF Alconbury firefighter saves his daughter’s life

A U.K. national firefighter was recognized for his heroism at RAF Alconbury, England, June 16, 2020, for saving his daughter when she was choking on May 16.

52nd CES stops F-16 Fighting Falcon in its track

Kisling Noncommissioned Officer Academy goes virtual due to COVID-19

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, cadre at the Kisling Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Kapaun Air Station, Germany, opened their virtual doors for the first online class in Europe, June 15, 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.

100th LRS works around the clock, rises to the top

Airmen within the 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron work around the clock, from dust to dawn, to ensure that their mission is accomplished, to provide fuel, materiel, vehicles and cargo to members of Team Mildenhall and partners throughout Europe and Africa.Their hard work and dedication enables

52nd LRS gear up in COVID-19 response

Members from 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Individual Protective Equipment section have steadily supported the COVID-19 response by providing the base populous with proper gear, ensuring mission readiness at all times.

100th ARW fuels BALTOPS

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, refueled a Finnish air force F/A-18 Hornet, a Polish air force F-16V Viper and a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon during Exercise Baltic Operations, over Poland, June 9, 2020.

Illuminating history: F-4 Phantom II restoration

The 86th Maintenance Group, 86th Civil Engineer Group and the 435th Construction and Training Squadron recently completed the restoration and installation of an RF-4C Phantom II aircraft.