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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Staff Sgt. Patrick Leach, 100th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuels systems craftsman, uses the Pressurized Leak Detection Cup he designed Feb. 14, 2020, at RAF Mildenhall, England. The device has reduced leak detection time in fuel tanks by 75 percent and can potentially save the base more than $1 million annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

    100th MXS Airman innovates leak detection technology

    A 100th Maintenance Squadron Airman at RAF Mildenhall, England, has designed a device that decreases the time needed to detect leaks within aircraft fuel tanks. Staff Sgt. Patrick Leach, 100th MXS aircraft fuels systems craftsman, created the Pressurized Leak Detection Cup with the help of the aircraft structural maintenance flight.
  • Staff Sgt. Patrick Leach, 100th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuels systems craftsman, uses the Pressurized Leak Detection Cup he designed Feb. 14, 2020, at RAF Mildenhall, England. The device has reduced leak detection time in fuel tanks by 75 percent and can potentially save the base more than $1 million annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

    100th MXS Airman innovates leak detection technology

    A 100th Maintenance Squadron Airman at RAF Mildenhall, England, has designed a device that decreases the time needed to detect leaks within aircraft fuel tanks. Staff Sgt. Patrick Leach, 100th MXS aircraft fuels systems craftsman, created the Pressurized Leak Detection Cup with the help of the aircraft structural maintenance flight.
  • Senior Airman Christopher Francis, 100th Security Forces Squadron information assurance officer, poses for a photo with his squadron Airman of the Year award in front of the 100th SFS Jan. 15, 2020, at RAF Mildenhall, England. Francis overcame numerous challenges and an unexpected career change on his way to winning the Airman of the Year award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron)

    Struggles make 100th SFS Airman of the Year stronger

    Senior Airman Christopher Francis, 100th Security Forces Squadron information assurance officer, at RAF Mildenhall, England, displayed great resilience on his journey to becoming the 2019 100th SFS Airman of the Year. Francis, a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., cultivated a unique set of skills as a cave and cliff rescue service volunteer before enlisting in the Air Force.
  • U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Elizabeth Hoettels, 423rd Medical Squadron commander, and Lt. Col. Robert Heil, 422nd Medical Squadron commander, pose for a photo at the 423rd MDS clinic at RAF Alconbury, England, December 18, 2019. Hoettels and Heil share similar backgrounds in Army Special Forces and now serve as Air Force medical squadron commanders in the 501st Combat Support Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jennifer Zima)

    Air Force medics bring Army Special Forces background to 501st

    A setup of two separate medical clinics under one wing – the 501st Combat Support Wing – is a unique aspect to an already unique mission. But even more unique are the two commanders who lead them and the similar backgrounds they share. Lt. Col. Elizabeth Hoettels, commander of the 423rd Medical Squadron, and Lt. Col. Robert Heil, commander of the 422nd Medical Squadron, are both prior Army soldiers, both came from a Special Forces background, and both are now serving squadron command tours at the 501 CSW. The chances seem quite unlikely.
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