June 17, 2020 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.
June 17, 2020 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.
June 12, 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.
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 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 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.
June 4, 2020 EDIS helping to release wiggles and giggles during COVID-19 The Educational and Developmental Intervention Services team at the 52nd Fighter Wing is taking the initiative during the COVID-19 pandemic, to provide a resource to families through a virtual classroom called Wiggles and Giggles.The playgroup focuses on early intervention and provides information
June 2, 2020 52nd FW participates in ‘hot-pit refueling’ ACE exercise Airmen at the 52nd Fighter Wing partnered with the 435th Contingency Response Squadron during an Agile Combat Employment exercise on May 28 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
May 29, 2020 100th MXS Fuel Systems shop keeps aircraft flying high The 100th Maintenance Squadron Fuel Systems shop supports the Team Mildenhall mission through the repair of aircraft fuel systems.The shop provides maintenance to all permanently stationed aircraft on base, which includes the KC-135 Stratotanker, MC-130J Commando II, CV-22B Osprey, and RC-135 Rivet