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  • James Anderson, geospatial intelligence analyst at RAF Molesworth’s U.S. Africa Command Directorate for Intelligence, poses for a photo in a 3-D face shield that he printed at his home in Oundle, England, March 28, 2020. (Courtesy photo)

    501st mission partner innovates against COVID-19 spread

    With COVID-19 creating difficulties and instability in global supply chains, healthcare workers around the globe are challenged to keep up with increasing demands for personal protective equipment. James Anderson is a mission partner to the 501st Combat Support Wing, where he works as a geospatial intelligence analyst at RAF Molesworth’s U.S. Africa Command Directorate for Intelligence. In the face of this need, he has voluntarily created and donated over 1000 protective face shields for medical personnel in the local community to protect against the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • A Team Mildenhall Airman dons a paper fiber suit during training for the cleaning team at RAF Mildenhall, England, April 15, 2020. Consisting of Airmen from every unit on base, the cleaning team is trained to sanitize facilities housing isolated dorm resident and transient service members if contracted cleaners are unable to do so. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

    Team Mildenhall cleaning team: a necessary preparation in COVID-19 fight

    The 100th Air Refueling Wing, 352nd Special Operations Wing and other mission partners at RAF Mildenhall, England, have contributed forces to assemble a group Airmen committed to the health of base personnel. The creation of the base “cleaning team” is one of many steps the installation has taken to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
  • Spreadsheets similar to the reproduction above are used by the unit control centers to track the status of Airmen affected by Coronavirus. The tool consolidates information about quarantined or isolated personnel and supports leadership in their ability to make decisions. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

    Unit control centers battle COVID-19 by accounting for Airmen

    The 100th Air Refueling Wing unit control centers at RAF Mildenhall, England, play an important role in accounting for Airmen quarantined or isolated during the COVID-19 lockdown. Stood up at the discretion of the wing commander during a contingency, each UCC serves as an information focal point for a squadron.
  • Airmen of the 727th Air Mobility Squadron prepare to unload cargo from a contracted commercial aircraft March 24, 2020, at RAF Mildenhall, England. From ammunition to aircraft engines, the air freight office of the air mobility squadron helps in-process mission-critical equipment to the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

    727th AMS Air Freight Office helps equip warfighters

    The 727th Air Mobility Squadron Air Freight Office at RAF Mildenhall, England, serves a pivotal role in delivering mission-critical assets to the warfighter through their loading and unloading of cargo. The cargo processed by the air freight office occupies one of three stages: arrival, departure, or temporary storage in their warehouse. The method by which each item comes in and goes out varies.
  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ira Eaker, Eighth Air Force commander, presents the Medal of Honor to 1st Lt. John C. Morgan Dec. 17, 1943. (Courtesy photo)

    Pathfinder History: RAF Alconbury’s Medal of Honor recipient

    A U.S. Army Air Forces pilot stationed at RAF Alconbury, England, received the Medal of Honor in 1943 for his bravery during a flight over Germany during World War II.
  • Staff Sgt. Patrick O’Donnell, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management journeyman, plots the affected area resulting from a simulated contamination event March 18, 2020, at RAF Mildenhall, England. Emergency management Airmen create and maintain base plans that establish the response to crises like hazardous material spills, aircraft crashes and natural disasters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

    100th CES Emergency Management Airmen plan, train for readiness

    The 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management Office at RAF Mildenhall, England, contributes to mission readiness through their oversight of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training and their creation and maintenance of base plans. The largest component of the office’s efforts is directed at the biweekly CBRN defense skills class. Training approximately 90 people per week, Emergency Management Airmen teach the course and educate deploying and home station Airmen on the skills they need to effectively respond to a CBRN threat.
  • An airfield sweeper drives across the flight line March 12, 2020, at RAF Mildenhall, England. The 100th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and construction equipment shop clears the flight line daily of foreign object debris. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

    100th CES “Dirt Boyz” foundational to mission success

    The 100th Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and construction equipment shop at RAF Mildenhall, England, performs a critical role in establishing perimeter security and runway access essential for the success of the Bloody Hundredth mission. Known as “Dirt Boyz,” pavements and construction equipment Airmen use a variety of tools to complete their construction projects, including handheld equipment like shovels, chainsaws, sledgehammers, levels and post hole diggers, while also relying on airfield sweeper vehicles and front-end loaders.
  • A 48th Fighter Wing Airman applies camouflage face paint during a Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape training course at Stanford Training Area near Thetford, England, March 4, 2020. Camouflage face paint allows class participants to blend into their surroundings which is critical when evading capture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhonda Smith)

    48th Fighter Wing Airmen participates in survival training

    Airmen from the 48th Fighter Wing use a map to determine their location during a Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape training course at Stanford Training Area near Thetford, England, March 4, 2020. The course trained aircrew personnel on how to use various tools and equipment to aid rescue and recovery efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman
  • A 48th Fighter Wing Airman applies camouflage face paint during a Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape training course at Stanford Training Area near Thetford, England, March 4, 2020. Camouflage face paint allows class participants to blend into their surroundings which is critical when evading capture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rhonda Smith)

    48th Fighter Wing Airmen participates in survival training

    Airmen from the 48th Fighter Wing use a map to determine their location during a Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape training course at Stanford Training Area near Thetford, England, March 4, 2020. The course trained aircrew personnel on how to use various tools and equipment to aid rescue and recovery efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Troy Glasper, 423rd Force Support Squadron postal clerk, lifts an ammunition can during a practice Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test at the Joint Immersion Day at RAF Alconbury, England, Feb. 20, 2020. Joint Immersion Day was an opportunity for Air Force, Army, Marines and Navy, to come together to learn about each branch’s history, culture, structure and evaluations, in order to be aware of our similarities, differences, and needs in a joint environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Zima)

    Joint readiness through unity

    The 423rd Air Base Group and U.S. Africa Command Directorate for Intelligence at RAF Molesworth worked together to facilitate Joint Immersion Day, Feb. 20, 2020, and build a bridge between service members at RAF Alconbury and RAF Molesworth.
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