Archive for February, 2011

Features

Italy’s Hunchbacked Sparrowhawk

Italy’s Hunchbacked Sparrowhawk

by Dr. Marshall Michel
52nd Fighter Wing historian

Though Italy was an important ally for Germany in World War II, its
contributions have largely been forgotten. In fact, though the Italian
main battle formations suffered from inferior equipment and many
Italians were ambivalent about the war, Italian special units scored
many spectacular successes.

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Blotter, News

KMC Blotter

Feb. 1 7:36 a.m.: A major traffic accident with injuries was reported in Hütschenhausen after a local national’s vehicle struck a pedestrian 10:50 a.m.: Police reported a drunken driver in Buchholz after the driver was observed operating his vehicle in an erratic manner.   Feb. 2 1:44 p.m.: A major […]

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News

Celebrating USO service

Celebrating USO service

Lt. Gen. Stephen P. Mueller (left), U.S. Air Forces in Europe vice commander, Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc (middle), 3rd Air Force commander, and Brig. Gen. Mark C. Dillon (right), 86th Airlift Wing commander, pose with cadets from the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps during the United Service Organizations

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News

Chaplain brings message of courage, faith to Ramstein

Chaplain brings message of courage, faith to Ramstein

by Airman 1st Class Ciara M. Travis
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

“Courage in Trouble” was the theme for the 2011 National Prayer Luncheon held at the Ramstein Officers’ Club here Wednesday. Chaplain (Maj. Gen.) Cecil R. Richardson, Air Force Chief of Chaplains, led the luncheon as the key speaker for this annual event. Chaplain Richardson began his message with what seemed […]

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Commentary

Taking care of our own

Taking care of our own

by Brig. Gen. Mark Dillon
86th Airlift Wing commander

This week we kick off our annual Air Force Assistance Fund drive.

The Air Force Assistance Fund is a collection of four organizations,
providing an easy way to make a meaningful contribution to our way of
life. Your donations go directly to people who

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News

230th MP Co. Warmasters welcome new commander

230th MP Co. Warmasters welcome new commander

by Sgt. Adrienne Burns
18th Military Police Brigade Public Affairs

Like every other unit, the history, traditions and accomplishments of
the 230th Military Police Company are embodied in its colors.

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News

US Chargé d’Affaires to Luxembourg visits CRSF

by Tech. Sgt. Markus M. Maier
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Members of the Central Regional Storage Facility in Sanem, Luxembourg,
along with representatives from the 86th Airlift Wing hosted the new
U.S. Chargé d

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News

Airmen return after one-of-a-kind deployment

Airmen return after one-of-a-kind deployment

by Senior Airman Scott Saldukas
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 76th Airlift Squadron

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Sports

A philosophy fit for everyone

A philosophy fit for everyone

by 2nd Lt Christopher Diaz
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

He

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News

LRMC clinic leads the way in pain management

by Capt. Bryan Lewis
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Public Affairs

Dealing with temporary pain and discomfort is the common denominator in molding today

February 4, 2011 ×