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From the top: perspectives on the Super Hercules_20_03_09

by Chief Master Sgt.
86th Airlift Wing command chief

There’s a simple, universal principle that’s followed me through my Air Force career: “The reward for great work is more work.” This idea can be difficult to deal with. When an Air Force member produces outstanding results, the expectations for that person go way up, and they soon find themselves […]

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Commentary

From the top: perspectives on the Super Hercules

by Brig. Gen. Bill Bender
86th Airlift Wing commander

The arrival of our first J-model C-130 next month is something to celebrate. The Super Hercules is a terrific  airframe that will increase our tactical airlift capabilities exponentially. When all 14 aircraft have arrived, we’ll be flying farther, faster and carrying more people and equipment with a huge reduction in […]

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Commentary

Be a good sponsor, talk about consequences of

by Col. Don Bacon
435th Air Base Wing commander

I take my responsibilities as the installation commander to provide a safe and secure

community for our patriots, families and schools seriously; I am a firm
believer that we are all accountable for our own actions. 

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News

UCI: It’s our time to shine

by Brig. Gen. Bill Bender and Col Don Bacon
86th Airlift Wing commander and

After months of preparation, the Unit Compliance Inspection is finally
here. Thank you all for your hard work, dedication and drive toward
this measurement of the performance and tremendous capabilities of our
two wings. Your continued focus is an important part of what we do and
who we are.

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News

Spangdahlem maintainer wins award

Spangdahlem maintainer wins award

by Staff Sgt. Tammie Moore
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office

Attributes accomplishments to team effort

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News

KMC observes Air Force Nutrition Month

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

The Father of Medicine, Hippocrates, said,

March 13, 2009 ×

News

13th SMA visits KMC

13th SMA visits KMC

by Sgt. Fay Conroy
21st TSC Public Affairs

As the Year of the NCO gains momentum across the Army, the 21st Theater
Sustainment Command wasted no time getting the Army

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News

DeCA now accepting commissary CertifiChecks from customers

The Defense Commissary Agency will accept outstanding CertifiCheck gift
certificates from authorized customers thanks to a plan approved by the
Department of Defense. The approved plan allows DeCA commissaries to
honor CertifiCheck gift checks now through July 31.

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News

Defense officials to allow photos of flag-draped caskets with permission

by John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service

Defense Department officials will allow the news media to photograph
the flag-draped caskets of fallen U.S. troops returning home if their
families agree, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said Feb. 26.

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Commentary

Diversity: Making a world of difference

by Tech. Sgt. Torrie Pettaway
386th Air Expeditionary Wing Equal Opportunity

What do you know about diversity? People tend to think of diversity as
simply demographic

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