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3rd Bn., 405th AFSB supports Pakistani humanitarian aid mission

3rd Bn., 405th AFSB supports Pakistani humanitarian aid mission

by Jennifer L. King
405th Army Field Support Brigade Public Affairs

The 3rd Battalion, 405th Army Field Support prepared another shipment
of humanitarian aid supplies to be delivered to Pakistan Sept. 9 at the
request of the U.S. Agency for International Development.

October 1, 2010 ×

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German partnership enhances mission, saves money

German partnership enhances mission, saves money

by Tech. Sgt. Michael Voss
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

From energy conservation practices and Air Force Smart Operations for
the 21st Century initiatives, everyone from the lowest ranking Airman
to seasoned leaders is looking for more efficient ways of conducting
business.

October 1, 2010 ×

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The Political Lion of Judea

The Political Lion of Judea

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.

October 1, 2010 ×

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Suicide prevention campaign wraps around coffee cups

Suicide prevention campaign wraps around coffee cups

by Rick Scavetta
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern

As Sgt. Darius Taitt sipped his coffee at Java Cafe, he noticed the
suicide prevention hotline printed on the cardboard coffee sleeve.

September 24, 2010 ×

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Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month

Photos by Staff Sgt. Stephen J. Otero
September 24, 2010 ×

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Maintenance Group prepares for ORI

Maintenance Group prepares for ORI

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

Sept. 10 marked the last of the 86th Maintenance Group

September 24, 2010 ×

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Ramstein civilians make complex C-21 engine swap

Ramstein civilians make complex C-21 engine swap

by Senior Airman Scott Saldukas
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Civilian contractors from DynCorp International began replacing a C-21 aircraft engine Sept. 10 on Ramstein.

September 24, 2010 ×

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The Perils of Poor Prognostication

The Perils of Poor Prognostication

by Dr. Marshall Michel
52nd Fighter Wing historian

As World War II approached, the British Fleet Air Arm, the poor
stepchild of the independent Royal Air Force, was desperate for a
modern fighter to replace its old biplanes. The Royal Navy turned to
the Fairey Aviation Company Ltd. for such a fighter and the company
submitted what was essentially a fighter version of its Battle light
bomber.

September 24, 2010 ×

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Classes And Training – Chapel News

Classes And Training The Rheinland-Pfalz Quilt Guild is having a Quilt on Your Own Machine class from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at KLSA, Bldg 2923 on Pulaski Barracks. Beginning Quilting Class take place from 6 to 11 p.m. Sept. 24 at Kapaun Chapel Annex. For more information, e-mail […]

September 17, 2010 ×

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76th AS performs unique mission for Ramstein, Europe

by Senior Airman Scott Saldukas
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen stationed around the world are generally familiar with the
capabilities of an airlift squadron, but the 76th Airlift Squadron here
has a mission slightly different than normal.

September 17, 2010 ×
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