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Fulfilling his duty: A wounded warrior's story

Fulfilling his duty: A wounded warrior’s story

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Tony R. Ritter
435th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

His one remaining arm held firmly on his wife as he toured facilities
he could not see and spoke to people he could only hear. Yet, he moved
and spoke with an air of stren-gth and patriotism that only a wounded
warrior could possess.

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Top NHRA drivers visit KMC

Top NHRA drivers visit KMC

Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Saldukas
435th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

For the fourth consecutive year, members of the National Hot Rod
Association have taken part in a post-season United Service
Organizations-sponsored goodwill trip to visit KMC personnel and their
families.

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The best fighter never – Part I

The best fighter never – Part I

by Dr. Marshall Michel
86th Airlift Wing historian

Occasionally, a military service will have a requirement for a new
aircraft and find that not one, but two aircraft meet, even exceed, the
parameters established.

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Services provides Airmen a taste of home

Services provides Airmen a taste of home

by Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston
435th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

The 435th Services Squadron put together a vast Thanksgiving feast for
Airmen and their families at the Rheinland Inn and Lindberg Hof dining
facilities Nov. 27.

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Club 7 gives Airmen a place to have fun, relax

Club 7 gives Airmen a place to have fun, relax

Story and photo by Airman Alexandria Mosness
435th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

While many Airmen might think of the TV show

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One size fits all, Part II

One size fits all, Part II

by Dr. Marshall Michel
86th Airlift Wing historian

In the late 1950s, the main mission of the U.S. Air Force

December 5, 2008 ×

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Oh, Christmas Tree!

Oh, Christmas Tree!

by Marion Rhodes,
Contributing writer

Oh, the troubles Chevy Chase went through to get the perfect Christmas
tree in the 1980

November 28, 2008 ×

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The drink of the season

The drink of the season

by Kerry Solan,
Contributing writer

Oh, here it comes. The prospect of a burned mouth, sticky fingers and
purple lips gets to me

November 28, 2008 ×

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The history of a Christmas carol

by Paige Norris-Miller,
Contributing writer

“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” was written by Hugh Martin in 1943. He was writing the score for the MGM musical “Meet Me in St. Louis,” starring Judy Garland. The song was written for Judy Garland to sing to comfort Margaret O’Brien, who was playing her younger sister. In […]

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A time of reflection, remembrance

A time of reflection, remembrance

by Paige Norris-Miller,
Contributing writer

Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His

commandments, and commanded us to kindle the Chanukah light.

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