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U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper met with Team Mildenhall Airmen and families and toured the installation June 25, 2020.
The 27th SECDEF visited the air traffic control tower, static displays of a CV-22 Osprey and RC-135 Rivet Joint, and spent time speaking with both officer and enlisted Airmen during his tour.
Esper spoke about the base’s multiple mission sets, modernization of the U.S. military and the future in promoting social equality and justice around the globe.
“My goal is to help every Airmen, soldier, sailor and Marine to create the strong balance needed between their professional lives and personal lives,” Esper said. “People are our greatest assets and it’s my job to ensure they’re not only technically sound, but physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually cared for.”
The former Secretary of the Army spoke about the importance of RAF Mildenhall’s role to the national defense strategy and to the national interests in both the European and African areas of responsibility.
“The various mission sets that call RAF Mildenhall home solidifies this base as one of the best assets the Air Force and the entire U.S. military has around the globe,” the secretary stated. “From providing fuel, inserting operators into austere locations, gathering vital intelligence or rapid mobility of personnel and cargo, this installation is fully prepared to get the job done.”
Colonel S. Troy Pananon, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, spoke to the importance of Airmen being able to meet and discuss topics with leaders of Esper’s caliber.
“I’m extremely thrilled and proud of how Team Mildenhall went out and executed Secretary Esper’s visit because these opportunities don’t always come, but when it was our time, we were ready,” Pananon said. “Being able to meet, interact and present ideas to someone of Esper’s stature, someone who makes very high-level decisions, is a chance I’m glad our Airmen were able to take part in and the team once again exceeded my expectations.”
| Date Taken: | 06.26.2020 |
| Date Posted: | 06.26.2020 07:37 |
| Story ID: | 372883 |
| Location: | RAF MILDENHALL, GB |
| Web Views: | 46 |
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