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Austerity, strategic challenges call for true total force

Austerity, strategic challenges call for true total force

by Staff Sgt. Jim Greenhill
National Guard Bureau

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.

March 4, 2011 ×

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Twins reunite with help from 21st TSC

Twins reunite with help from 21st TSC

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

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.

February 25, 2011 ×

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The RAF’s Firmament Fighter

The RAF’s Firmament Fighter

by Dr. Marshall Michel
52nd Fighter Wing historian

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.

February 25, 2011 ×

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Air Force officials warn: ‘Spice’ harmful to health, career

by Master Sgt. Amaani Lyle
Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (AFNS)

February 18, 2011 ×

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KMC Airmen selected for Tops in Blue

KMC Airmen selected for Tops in Blue

SAN ANTONIO (AFNS) 

February 18, 2011 ×

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Military Saves Campaign kicks off Tuesday

Team Kaiserslautern will kick off the 2011 Military Saves Week campaign
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Kaiserslautern Military Community
Center Food Court.  

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February 18, 2011 ×

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USO: 70 years of serving those who serve

USO: 70 years of serving those who serve

by Airman 1st Class Ciara M. Travis
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Getting better with age? The United Service Organizations reached a milestone when it celebrated its 70th birthday.
On Feb. 4, 171 USO centers worldwide celebrated seven decades of service
and support to U.S. servicemembers and their families. And like a fine
wine, the USO has definitely gotten better

February 17, 2011 ×

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Italy’s Hunchbacked Sparrowhawk

Italy’s Hunchbacked Sparrowhawk

by Dr. Marshall Michel
52nd Fighter Wing historian

Though Italy was an important ally for Germany in World War II, its
contributions have largely been forgotten. In fact, though the Italian
main battle formations suffered from inferior equipment and many
Italians were ambivalent about the war, Italian special units scored
many spectacular successes.

February 10, 2011 ×

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Retiree fueled by passion for hunting

Retiree fueled by passion for hunting

by Airman 1st Class Ciara M. Travis
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

At the age of 8, he began hunting with his grandfather, and by 12 he was
hunting on his own. Sixty years later, retired Senior Master Sgt. Maxie
D. Butler continues his hobby as the lead hunting instructor for the
German hunting license course at Vogelweh

February 4, 2011 ×

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5th QM Soldier’s personal story a catalyst for blood drive

5th QM Soldier’s personal story a catalyst for blood drive

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

Helping save lives was the goal for the Soldiers of the 21st Theater
Sustainment Command

February 4, 2011 ×