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A Royal Navy flounder

A Royal Navy flounder

by Dr. Marshall Michel
52nd Fighter Wing historian

One of most widely developed jet fighters of World War II (though it
never saw combat) was the Royal Air Force

June 3, 2011 ×

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From the Ukraine to the US on the same sheet of music

From the Ukraine to the US on the same sheet of music

Story and photos by Tech. Sgt. Jocelyn L. Rich
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Tech. Sgt. Igor Poklad is a musician. His grandparents were musicians.
His parents were professional musicians. At this rate his children and
his children

May 27, 2011 ×

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K-9 search and rescue donates to disaster relief in Japan

K-9 search and rescue donates to disaster relief in Japan

Being lost is a frightening experience for everyone, especially the
elderly and young. For more than six years, a dedicated group of dog
lovers has been training and organizing to form the Kaiserslautern K-9
Search and Rescue Squad.

May 27, 2011 ×

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A clean crown for cancer

A clean crown for cancer

by Senior Airman Brittany N. Perry
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

We can wash it, brush it, braid it, curl it or straighten it, but
nothing raises hair, or funds, like the St. Baldrick

May 27, 2011 ×

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The Back Beat of the Band

The Back Beat of the Band

Story and photos by Tech Sgt. Jocelyn L. Rich
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

 Have you ever been to a concert? Have you ever sat in the audience
before the band took the stage to marvel at the lights, stage and
speakers that pepper the venue and wonder how it all came together?

May 20, 2011 ×

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U.S. forces honored at festive event in Mannheim

U.S. forces honored at festive event in Mannheim

May 20, 2011 ×

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Bittersweet: Closing a chapter, starting anew

Bittersweet: Closing a chapter, starting anew

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Tyrona Lawson
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Each First Term Airman Center graduating class has the honor of
welcoming a chief master sergeant to speak to the new graduates before
stepping into the

May 20, 2011 ×

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The story behind a smile

The story behind a smile

Story and photo by Senior Airman Brittany N. Perry
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The alarm goes off and your day begins. After brushing your teeth,
washing your face, and putting your uniform on, there

May 20, 2011 ×

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Pull the chocks

Pull the chocks

by Airman 1st Class Desiree W. Esposito
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Those who frequent the flightline are probably familiar with the sight
of hard working Airmen moving with a sense of purpose. Whether it

May 20, 2011 ×

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Wounded warriors find a home with 21st TSC

Wounded warriors find a home with 21st TSC

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Tramel S. Garrett
21st TSC Public Affairs

It was Thanksgiving Day on a small forward operating base in Iraq. Cpl.
Jeremy Caldwell decided to go to the dining facility to enjoy a
Thanksgiving meal. As the chaplain began to bless the food, a loud
explosion was heard. A mortar landed behind the dining facility,
injuring several Soldiers.

May 20, 2011 ×