U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Garlow, 100th Air Refueling Wing outgoing commander, relinquishes command to Col. Steven Byrum, 100th ARW incoming commander, during the 100th ARW’s change of command ceremony at RAF Mildenhall, England, July 22, 2025. The ceremony recognized the accomplishments of the installation during Garlow’s leadership and introduced Byrum to base personnel. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Aidan Martínez)
At RAF Mildenhall, the maintenance group comprises 25 different sections, totaling 527 mission-essential Airmen who were responsible for achieving a 100% mission readiness rating for the first time in a decade. These Airmen are key to keeping the KC-135 Stratotankers from the 100th Air Refueling Wing up and running.
