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Grumman’s ‘Ugly Cat’
With the end of World War II the U.S. Navy realized it would need a high
performance, general-purpose jet fighter. As usual, it turned to
Grumman Aircraft for the new fighter.
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African American Heritage Committee hosts annual commemoration
The Kaiserslautern African American Heritage Committee hosted its annual
banquet for African-American history month Feb. 26 at the Ramstein
Officers
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Kaiserslautern-based Soldier takes part in Hajj on invitational orders
In a cultural mix of people in a massive religious gathering in Saudi
Arabia, one U.S. Army Soldier experiences Hajj with a sense of
enlightenment. He is a practicing Muslim who is representing the
Department of Defense for a mission.
Maj. William Trimble, the executive officer of the 903rd Contingency
Contracting Battalion based in Kaiserslautern, recently had the
opportunity to participate in Hajj on invitational orders.
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SNCO keeps senior leaders connected downrange
Communication is an important part of military operations, made difficult in a deployed environment.
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Spoken word inspires 21st TSC Soldiers
Soldiers, civilians and family members from the 21st Theater Sustainment
Command gathered to participate in a vibe session and listen to artists
perform spoken word at a local establishment Feb. 25 in Weilerbach.
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What’s happening in FMWR
Chili cook-off set The U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart Directorate for Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation is hosting a chili cook-off March 13 at the Patch Arts and Crafts Center. Booth set-up begins at 9 a.m., and cooking will begin at noon.There will be categories for Traditional Red Chili, Chili […]
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HAWC offers class to hopeful runners
“As Airmen, we are trained in every aspect of our jobs in order to succeed. However, I’ve noticed one glitch,” said retired Lt. Col. Gary Trautmann, instructor for the Running for Dummies course at the Ramstein Health and Wellness Center. “We are graded on our performance, including our physical fitness, […]
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Austerity, strategic challenges call for true total force
Austerity and the strategic environment make communicating and
collaborating as a total force paramount for the Air Force, Air National
Guard and Air Force Reserve, the Air Force chief of staff said here
Monday.
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Twins reunite with help from 21st TSC
A set of twins entered basic training with strong intentions of becoming
Soldiers and serving their country. They began to train, giving
everything they had to achieve their common goal.
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The RAF’s Firmament Fighter
After the German defeat in the Battle of Britain in late 1940, Luftwaffe
Junkers Ju 86P bombers modified with pressurized cockpits began flying
reconnaissance missions over England at altitudes that made them immune
from interception. The British feared the Luftwaffe might begin bombing
England from high altitude, so the British Air Ministry issued
Specification F.4/40 for an RAF fighter to operate at extremely high
altitudes.
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