Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Michael J. Taylor
21st TSC Public Affairs
On Sept. 17, 1944, thousands of paratroopers descended from the sky by
parachute and glider up to 150 kilometers behind enemy lines. Their
goal was to secure two bridges across the rivers in Holland so the
Allied armies could advance rapidly northward and turn right into the
lowlands of Germany, thereby skirting around the German defense line.
The operation was called Market Garden.
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by Dr. Marshall Michel
52nd Fighter Wing historian
After the 1973 Arab-Israeli War, Israel faced two problems. The Israeli
Air Force had lost one-third of its frontline combat aircraft, and they
had to be replaced. Additionally, a large number of well educated
Israeli men, frustrated by three wars in less than seven years, began
to leave the country in droves.
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by Senior Airman Amanda Dick
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
In the world of computer security, passwords are a must.From sites such
as Facebook and Twitter to government sites like the Advanced
Distributed Learning Center and the Defense Personal Property Systems,
passwords safeguard personal information.
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by Chief Master Sgt. Pamela Derrow
U.S. Air Forces in Europe command chief
As I prepare to transition from active duty into civilian life, I
October 1, 2010 ×
by 1st Sgt. Bobby J. White
7th Civil Support Command Public Affairs
A bright and sunny day provided a perfect setting for the official
activation ceremony for Europe
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