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Japan’s ‘Amerika Bomber’

Japan’s ‘Amerika Bomber’

by Dr. Marshall Michel
52nd Fighter Wing historian

As war with America became a distinct possibility in the late 1930s,
Japan began to strengthen its submarine fleet for long range engagements
against far off American targets. One avenue it energetically pursued
in these pre-radar days was carrying a small seaplane in waterproof
hangers on submarines for long range reconnaissance.

January 21, 2011 ×

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AWAG Conference: Volunteers invited for annual professional development sessions

AWAG Conference: Volunteers invited for annual professional development sessions

By Chrystal Smith
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

AWAG leaders are urging volunteers to get registered early for one of
the U.S. military in Europe

January 20, 2011 ×

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‘Hero Miles’ program supports families of fallen, wounded

by Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service

A popular program that turns donated frequent-flier miles into free
airline tickets for wounded warriors receiving medical care and their
families will expand this year so families of the fallen and combat
wounded can participate in two upcoming events.

January 14, 2011 ×

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37th AS takes to the water

37th AS takes to the water

by Senior Airman Scott Saldukas
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Ramstein Airmen from the 37th Airlift Squadron recently participated in a
two-day over-water category 1 training mission that took place over the
Atlantic

Ocean Jan. 7 and 8.

January 14, 2011 ×

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Cyclist credits helmet for saving his life

Cyclist credits helmet for saving his life

by Sgt. Fabian Ortega
U.S. Army in Europe Public Affairs

Col. Michael G. Koba said the driver of the vehicle that caused him to
slam into the ground helmet first, compressing his spine and damaging
four vertebra, didn

January 7, 2011 ×

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18th CSSB sling load team trains for real-world missions

18th CSSB sling load team trains for real-world missions

Story and photo by Spc. Kevin Alex
16th Sust. Bde. Public Affairs

The 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 16th Sustainment Brigade,
sling load team conducted training with riggers from the 5th
Quartermaster Detachment, 21st Special Troops Battalion, Nov. 29 to 30
on Rhine Ordnance Barracks in Kaiserslautern to learn how to unhook
cargo after an airdrop and rig the cargo for helicopter pickup.

January 7, 2011 ×

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1st CBCS: A vital link in the field

by Senior Airman Scott Saldukas
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

In a deployed environment, communication is imperative for a smooth,
successful mission. Ramstein

January 7, 2011 ×

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The Luftwaffe’s “Amerika Bomber”

The Luftwaffe’s “Amerika Bomber”

by Dr. Marshall Michel
52nd Fighter Wing historian

The

January 7, 2011 ×

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21st TSC leaders study World War II battles

21st TSC leaders study World War II battles

Story and photo by Lt. Col. Anna R. Friederich-Maggard
21st TSC Public Affairs

The senior staff officers, noncommissioned officers and civilians of the
21st Theater Sustainment Command didn

January 7, 2011 ×

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Happenings around the Wiesbaden community

Happenings around the Wiesbaden community

December 23, 2010 ×
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