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A Moment In Air Force History

A Moment In Air Force History

***image1***Which Congressional Act authorized the training of black pilots? A. The Air Corps Act of 1926 B. The National Defense Act of 1940 C. The Selective Service Act of 1940 D. The National Security Act of 1947 Answer: B. On April 3, 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the National […]

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Overseas car conversions not legit; people should be aware of standards

Robert Szostek
U.S. European Command

Americans in Europe must beware of dealers who offer overseas conversions to U.S. standards for cars or motorcycles. The Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency only accept work done and warranted by licensed companies in the United States.

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People can save aircraft, lives by picking up FOD

People can save aircraft, lives by picking up FOD

Master Sgt. John Smith
86th Airlift Wing Safety Office

FOD

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Construction ahead: Civil engineers provide foundation for upcoming projects

Construction ahead: Civil engineers provide foundation for upcoming projects

Staff Sgt. M. Davis
Kaiserslautern American editor

The 435th Civil Engineer Group has the blueprint on KMC projects and is putting plans into action.

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AFRTS to expand service;

Staff Sgt.
Jerome Baysmore
31st Fighter Wing
Public Affairs

Air Force Radio and Television Service officials from the Defense Media Center, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., are working to expand American Forces Network service with two new channels soon.

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Commander’s Action Line

Commander’s Action Line

I live on Ramstein in Bldg. 827, and for the past six or seven months our phone service has been horrible. Sometimes our phone is completely dead for hours at a time and other times there is so much static that it

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Be SMART while enjoying spring activities

Be SMART while enjoying spring activities

Tech. Sgt. Bob Purtiman
U.S. Air Forces in Europe
Public Affairs

The coming of spring is right around the corner. Soon families will take to the roads of Europe to enjoy spring break and, unfortunately, some may not make it back.

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Commentary

Airman with a capital ‘A’ spells honor, dedication

Airman with a capital ‘A’ spells honor, dedication

Gen. John P. Jumper
Air Force Chief of Staff

I am an Airman.
Note that is with a capital

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Commentary

KMC, wing commander meets challenges

Staff Sgt. M. Davis
Kaiserslautern American editor

Two and a half months after the dual-wing reorganization Jan. 15, Brig. Gen. Rosanne Bailey has been busy tackling tough challenges and steering the 435th Air Base Wing and KMC in the right direction as the new commander.

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Ramstein participates in Joint Emergency Response Exercise in Munich

Ramstein participates in Joint Emergency Response Exercise in Munich

Airman 1st Class Melissa Maraj
Kaiserslautern American

MUNICH, Germany

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