U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Shannon Brady, 475th
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Shannon Brady, 475th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron first sergeant, speaks about the history and symbolism of the American flag at a ceremony at Camp Simba, Kenya, Aug. 26, 2019. The... More
“As an aircraft parts store journeyman, I maintain
“As an aircraft parts store journeyman, I maintain parts for all four airframes that are currently assigned to RAF Mildenhall. We handle and store aircraft parts up until the time that maintenance needs them. M... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dustin Cote, 724th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dustin Cote, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron air terminal operations center technician, operates a forklift at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Aug. 3, 2019. Cote unloaded c... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 475th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 475th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron conduct a flag-raising ceremony at Camp Simba, Kenya, Aug. 26, 2019. The 475th EABS raised the flag for the first time since the base operati... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer, 435th Air
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Devin Boyer, 435th Air Expeditionary Wing photojournalist, salutes the flag at Camp Simba, Kenya, Aug. 26, 2019. The 475th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron raised the flag for the first... More
100th MSG superintendent retires after 30-year career
Chief Master Sgt. Sean Brice stands at his retirement ceremony as the audience applauds his service Nov. 1, 2019, at RAF Mildenhall, England. The celebration marked the end of Brice’s 30-year career. (U.S. Air ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Samantha Shelton, 351st Air
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Samantha Shelton, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels an MC-130J Commando II from the 352d Special Operations Wing over the Black Sea, July 22, 2020. The KC-135 Stratot... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing, fly in formation by a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, during Exercise Astral Knight 20, ov... More
Mildenhall Nation: Senior Airman Hocain Grant
"As an air freight technician specializing in special handling, I deal with hazardous cargo or any piece of cargo that needs a hand-to-hand receipt or 24 hour surveillance. I get a feeling of accomplishment kno... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, takes off from RAF Mildenhall, England, Oct. 8, 2020. The F-15E is a dual-role fighter d... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing takes off at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Oct. 8, 2020. The 100th ARW is the only permanent U.S. air refueling wing... More
“As combat crew communications, we provide information
“As combat crew communications, we provide information and equipment to prevent our adversaries from hearing what we’re doing. I’m proud to be in the Air Force every day, and that’s not just because of my job, ... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 48th Fighter
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing breaks away after receiving fuel during exercise Point Blank 20-3, over the North Sea, July 16, 2020. The purpose of this large force exercise is t... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Suttles, 48th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zachary Suttles, 48th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, conducts a cockpit inspection on an F-15C Eagle aircraft at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, during the Mission Assu... More
Wing leadership from the 100th Air Refueling Wing prepare
Wing leadership from the 100th Air Refueling Wing prepare to cut a ribbon on the Boom Operator Weapon System Trainer simulator at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Oct. 13, 2020. The ceremony celebrated the ... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Bouscher, 86th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Bouscher, 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief, refuels a C-130J Super Hercules at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Aug. 3, 2019. This was the first C-130 to ... More
A U.S. Air Force special tactics operator assigned
A U.S. Air Force special tactics operator assigned to the U.S. Air Force’s 321st Special Tactics Squadron, 352d Special Operations Wing, based out of RAF Mildenhall, UK, prepares to conduct a military freefall ... More
Seize the opportunity to embrace diversity
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Timothy Brewster, 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron materiel management flight chief, is the president of the Royal Air Force Mildenhall Diversity and Inclusion Council which ... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 475th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 475th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron salute the flag during a ceremony at Camp Simba, Kenya, Aug. 26, 2019. The 475th EABS raised the flag for the first time since the base opera... More
A woman dressed as the character Elsa from the animated
A woman dressed as the character Elsa from the animated film “Frozen,” reads to children at the children’s holiday party at RAF Mildenhall, England, Dec. 14, 2019. The children’s holiday party was hosted by the... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 48th Fighter
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing breaks away after receiving fuel during exercise Point Blank 20-3, over the North Sea, July 16, 2020. Point Blank is a recurring, low-cost exercise... More
Team Mildenhall members celebrate the holiday season
Team Mildenhall members celebrate the holiday season through crafts, games and food at the children’s holiday party at RAF Mildenhall, England, Dec. 14, 2019. The event was hosted by the Mildenhall Spouses’ Ass... More
Children play inside of a security forces vehicle at
Children play inside of a security forces vehicle at the children’s holiday party at RAF Mildenhall, England, Dec. 14, 2019. The children’s holiday party was hosted by the Mildenhall Spouses’ Association in pa... More
Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress’s, four U.S.
Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress’s, four U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, and one U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry fly in a formation over Poland during exercise Astral Knight 20, Sept. 25, 2020. Astral Kn... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 48th Fighter
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker to receive fuel during exercise Point Blank 20-3, over the North Sea, July 16, 2020. The purpose of this large fo... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 475th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 475th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron perform flag detail during a ceremony at Camp Simba, Kenya, Aug. 26, 2019. The 475th EABS raised the flag for the first time since the base o... More
“As combat crew communications, we provide information
“As combat crew communications, we provide information and equipment to prevent our adversaries from hearing what we’re doing. I’m proud to be in the Air Force every day, and that’s not just because of my job, ... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing refuels an MC-130J Commando II from the 352d Special Operations Wing over the Black Sea, July 22, 2020. The KC-135 Stratotanker and MC-130J... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jason Douglas, 351st Air Refueling
U.S. Air Force Capt. Jason Douglas, 351st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, and Airman 1st Class Eric Ridout, 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, close the nose landing gear doors o... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing, approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, to be refueled during Astral Knight 20, over P... More
A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II from the 352d
A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II from the 352d Special Operations Wing approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing to receive fuel over the Black Sea, July 22, 2020. The KC-135 Strato... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Steven Roy, 724th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Steven Roy, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron logistics readiness flight information controller, poses or a photo on Nigerien Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, July 9, 2019. Roy is... More
Mildenhall Nation: Staff Sgt. Carina Lucero
“What I find most rewarding about my job is knowing that we contribute to the mission in a huge way. Nondestructive inspection is the inspection of a structure or component that will not impair its future usefu... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft, assigned
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft, assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, lands at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, during the Mission Assurance Exercise 20-20, Sept. 30, 2020. The 48th FW and 100th ... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing, receives fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, over Poland during Astral Knight 20, ... More
A Team Mildenhall child makes candy cane crafts at
A Team Mildenhall child makes candy cane crafts at the children’s holiday party at RAF Mildenhall, England, Dec. 14, 2019. The event provided opportunities for children and families to celebrate the holiday sea... More
“I work in the financial management flight which deals
“I work in the financial management flight which deals with customers one-on-one. I look at my job as a way of taking care of people and making sure their lives are running as smoothly as possible. Helping out ... More
A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry approaches a U.S. Air Force
A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, to be refueled during Astral Knight 20, over Poland, Sept. 25, 2020. Astral Knight is a mult... More
A Polish air force F-16 Fighting Falcon approaches
A Polish air force F-16 Fighting Falcon approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, to be refueled during Astral Knight 20, over Poland, Sept. 17, 2020. Astral Knig... More
A spectrometer measures metal particles in oil at RAF
A spectrometer measures metal particles in oil at RAF Mildenhall, England, Jan. 23, 2020. Airmen in the non-destructive inpsections shop use the spectrometer to detect potential failures before they occur in th... More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing taxis prior to take-off during exercise Point Blank 20-3, at RAF Mildenhall, July 16, 2020. The purpose of Point Blank is to exercis... More
“I’m a crew chief by trade, but as a repair and reclamation
“I’m a crew chief by trade, but as a repair and reclamation journeyman, we go more in depth. We do the heavy maintenance with rigging flight controls, repairing landing gear, and running the wheel and tire shop... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Jarrod Ebner, 351st Air Refueling
U.S. Air Force Maj. Jarrod Ebner, 351st Air Refueling Squadron assistant director of operations performs, pre-flight checks before a simulation flight for the ‘Tanker Heist’ training event at RAF Mildenhall, En... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft assigned to the 492nd Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, takes off from RAF Mildenhall, England, Oct. 8, 2020. The Strike Eagle is a dual-role fi... More
Airman 1st Class Alexander Dixon, 100th Maintenance
Airman 1st Class Alexander Dixon, 100th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, places a sample inside a spectrometer at RAF Mildenhall, England, Jan. 23, 2020. The joint oil analysis progra... More
U.S. and Polish Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, fly
U.S. and Polish Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, fly in a formation over Poland during Astral Knight 20, Sept. 17, 2020. Astral Knight is a multinational exercise that aims to enhance overall coordination with ... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 724th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron and the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, prepare to refuel a C-130J Super Hercules at Nigerien Air Base 201, Niger, Aug. 3, 2019. T... More
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 48th Fighter
A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during exercise Point Blank 20-3, over the North Sea, July 16, 2020. Multi-lateral exercises like this inc... More
“As an aircraft parts store journeyman, I maintain
“As an aircraft parts store journeyman, I maintain parts for all four airframes that are currently assigned to RAF Mildenhall. We handle and store aircraft parts up until the time that maintenance needs them. M... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sidney Dellinger, 475th
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sidney Dellinger, 475th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron materiel management journeyman, and Staff Sgt. Corey Smith, 475th EABS heating, ventilation, and air conditioning non-commission... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Christopher Miller, 351st Air Refueling
U.S. Air Force Maj. Christopher Miller, 351st Air Refueling Squadron chief of wing scheduling, left, and Maj. Jarrod Ebner, 351st ARS assistant director of operations, discuss strategy for the ‘Tanker Heist’ tr... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 48th Fighter
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, work inside a communications tent at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, in support of Mission Assurance Exercise 20-20, Sept. 30, 2020. The 48th FW and... More
A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II from the 352d
A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II from the 352d Special Operations Wing prepares to receive fuel from KC-135 Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing over the Black Sea, July 22, 2020. The KC-135 Strat... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Khalil Brown, 351st
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Khalil Brown, 351st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, inspects his oxygen mask prior to take-off at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Oct. 28, 2020. Functioning oxygen mas... More
Team Mildenhall families wait to enter Santa’s Workshop
Team Mildenhall families wait to enter Santa’s Workshop at the children’s holiday party at RAF Mildenhall, England, Dec. 14, 2019. The event provided opportunities for children and families to celebrate the hol... More
A KC-135 pilot simulator is lofted up to simulate aircraft
A KC-135 pilot simulator is lofted up to simulate aircraft movement for pilot training at RAF Mildenhall, England, Aug. 19th 2020. Aircrew participated in a training event to measure tactical proficiency and ab... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Steven Roy, 724th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Steven Roy, 724th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron air terminal operations center information controller, directs Staff Sgt. Dustin Cote, 724th EABS ATOC technician, while loading a ... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kellan Hyacinthe, 37th Airlift
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kellan Hyacinthe, 37th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs a forklift operator while loading a C-130J Super Hercules at Nigerien Air Base 201, Agadez, Niger, Aug. 3, 2019. This was th... More
A volunteer dressed as Santa’s helper takes a photo
A volunteer dressed as Santa’s helper takes a photo of a family posing with Santa Claus at the children’s holiday party at RAF Mildenhall, England, Dec. 14, 2019. The children’s holiday party was hosted by the... More
Aircrew members from the 351st Air Refueling Squadron
Aircrew members from the 351st Air Refueling Squadron look over materials during a training event at RAF Mildenhall, England, Aug. 19th, 2020. The ‘Tanker Heist’ training event measures aircrew tactical profici... More
Polish air force F-16 Fighting Falcons, fly in a formation
Polish air force F-16 Fighting Falcons, fly in a formation over Poland during Astral Knight 20, Sept. 17, 2020. Astral Knight is a multinational exercise that aims to enhance overall coordination with allies an... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. JD Upegui, 351st Air Refueling
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. JD Upegui, 351st Air Refueling Squadron instructor boom operator, instructs Col. Troy Pananon, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, on using the Boom Operator Weapon Systems Trainer sim... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Fo... More
Airman 1st Class Camden Roman, 100th Maintenance Squadron
Airman 1st Class Camden Roman, 100th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, adjusts his safety equipment at RAF Mildenhall, England, Jan. 23, 2020. Protective eyeware is used to keep the ey... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jon Adams, 351st
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jon Adams, 351st Air Refueling Squadron superintendent, adjusts the settings on the Boom Operator Weapon System Trainer simulator at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Oct. 1... More
A communications tent is set up near the flightline
A communications tent is set up near the flightline at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, in support of Mission Assurance Exercise 20-20, Sept. 30, 2020. MAX 20-20 is an agile combat employment exercise condu... More
U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle aircraft sit on the flightline
U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle aircraft sit on the flightline at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England during the Mission Assurance Exercise 20-20, Sept. 30, 2020. MAX 20-20 is an agile combat employment exercise cond... More
Airman 1st Class Camden Roman, 100th Maintenance Squadron
Airman 1st Class Camden Roman, 100th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection journeyman, shines an ultraviolet light on a part at RAF Mildenhall, England, Jan. 23, 2020. The NDI shop helps ensure aircra... More
“I work in the financial management flight which deals
“I work in the financial management flight which deals with customers one-on-one. I look at my job as a way of taking care of people and making sure their lives are running as smoothly as possible. Helping out ... More
“I’m a crew chief by trade, but as a repair and reclamation
“I’m a crew chief by trade, but as a repair and reclamation journeyman, we go more in depth. We do the heavy maintenance with rigging flight controls, repairing landing gear, and running the wheel and tire shop... More
Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress’s, four U.S.
Two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress’s, four U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, and one U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry fly in a formation over Poland during exercise Astral Knight 20, Sept. 25, 2020. Astral Kn... More
An F-15C Eagle aircraft, assigned to the 493rd Fighter
An F-15C Eagle aircraft, assigned to the 493rd Fighter Squadron, lands at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, during the Mission Assurance Exercise 20-20, Sept. 30, 2020. MAX 20-20 is an agile combat employmen... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Hoang Nguyen, 435th Air Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Maj. Hoang Nguyen, 435th Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain, gives an invocation while Master Sgt. Shannon Brady, 475th Expeditionary Air Base Squadron first sergeant, bows her head during a flag-ra... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to with the 494th Aircraft
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to with the 494th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, conduct post-flight checks on an F-15C Eagle aircraft on the flightline at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, during the Mission... More