Press Releases

June 11, 2020
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.
June 10, 2020
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.
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.
June 8, 2020
501 CSW Legal Office ensures legal readiness for deployers

The 501st Combat Support Wing legal office gathered a group of 423rd Security Forces Squadron defenders into the courtroom to provide a will ceremony and the first group deployment brief of its kind in four years June 2, 2020, at RAF Alconbury, England.
June 8, 2020
D-Day commemoration flight

U.S. Air Force F-15C and F-15D Eagles assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England, were refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England, before a formation flight supporting the 76th anniversary commemoration of D-Day off the French
June 8, 2020
Armament flight builds weapons that complete missions

The 52nd Maintenance Squadron armament flight works to ensure pilots and aircraft are ready to complete the 52nd Fighter Wing’s mission, by inspecting and maintaining the 20 mm gun system used to eliminate targets downrange.Airmen assigned to the armament flight make certain the deadly,
June 5, 2020
52nd MXG trains 480th FS pilots on refueling, munitions arming, disarming F-16s

Pilots from the 480th Fighter Squadron received training from the 52nd Maintenance Group on F-16 Fighting Falcon refueling, and munitions arming and disarming at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 1, 2020.
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
June 5, 2020
31st Fighter Wing welcomes new commander

Brig. Gen. Jason E. Bailey took command of the 31st Fighter Wing from Brig. Gen. Daniel T. Lasica during a change of command ceremony, June 5, 2020 at Aviano Air Base, Italy.
June 5, 2020
Aviano Elephant Walk

The 31st Fighter Wing completed the first Elephant Walk in Aviano history, June 1, 2020 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Launching 23 F-16s one right after the other, with six minutes of uninterrupted after burner—a stirring sight and an important first.