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The first jet fighter – “What if …”

The first jet fighter – “What if …”

by Dr. Marshall Michel
86th Airlift Wing historian

In August 1939, just days before World War II began, the German Heinkel
He 178 became the world

October 24, 2008 ×

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Teams prepare to help Afghan people

Teams prepare to help Afghan people

by Airman 1st Class Mindy Bloem
43rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Airmen and Soldiers alike sat in a five-man Humvee waiting patiently
for the target to pop up, provoking the gunner to act with nimble hands
as he unleashed his weapon on the threatening target.

October 17, 2008 ×

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Vogelweh Gospel Choir performs in France

Vogelweh Gospel Choir performs in France

by Master Sgt. Rodney M Farrier
Hq USAFE/A2

On Sept. 27, Vogelweh Gospel Choir got the chance of a lifetime as they
chartered a 50 passenger tour bus for a three hour ride to Varennes en
Argonne, France.

October 17, 2008 ×

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What it takes to be a leader

by Master Sgt. Manny Piñeiro
24th Intelligence Squadron

As I reflect on my 20 years of service, I find myself focused on our
global engagements and realize that I

October 17, 2008 ×

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A Misnamed Battle …

A Misnamed Battle …

by Dr. Marshall Michel
86th Airlift Wing historian

The period from the mid-1930s to the beginning of World War II in 1939
marked some of the most rapid transitions in military aircraft history,
and many aircraft that went into production in 1936 were hopelessly
obsolete by the beginning of the war.

October 17, 2008 ×

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East meets West in Istanbul

East meets West in Istanbul

by Capt. Erin Dorrance
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The third largest city in the world straddles the continents of Asia
and Europe, connecting the East to the West. It was once called
Byzantium and later Constantinople; today it is called Istanbul.

October 10, 2008 ×

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A huge dead end

A huge dead end

by Dr. Marshall Michel
86th Airlift Wing historian

With the development of the airplane in the early 1900s, the military
rivalry between the great European powers

October 10, 2008 ×

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Tops In Blue

Tops In Blue

The Tops In Blue World Tour

October 3, 2008 ×

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The Flying Pinball Machine

The Flying Pinball Machine

by Dr. Marshall Michel
86th Airlift Wing historian

Arguably the worst American fighter of World War II was the Bell P-39
Aircobra, which combined inadequate performance

October 3, 2008 ×

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Ramstein Welfare Bazaar 2008

Ramstein Welfare Bazaar 2008

The 2008 Ramstein Welfare Bazaar, produced by the Ramstein Officers

September 27, 2008 ×