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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 ×

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GAIWC celebrates 55th anniversary

GAIWC celebrates 55th anniversary

“Tradition is important, but we also look to the future.” This is the motto of Bruni Pütz, the German president of the German-American and International Women’s Club. On Jan. 18, 1956, 55 years ago, the first official meeting of the GAIWC took place. Since then it has maintained a “sisterhood […]

January 28, 2011 ×

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21st TSC Soldier makes USAREUR Soldiers’ Chorus

21st TSC Soldier makes USAREUR Soldiers’ Chorus

by Sgt. Tramel Garrett
21st TSC Public Affairs

Nervous and tense, she got on stage and stood in front of a panel of
judges.  Reaching down deep inside, she opened up and began to sing like
she

January 28, 2011 ×

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Teen music sensation  Allstar Weekend wows KMC

Teen music sensation Allstar Weekend wows KMC

by Rick Scavetta
U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern

When Athena Balderas got picked up from Ramstein Intermediate School
last Friday, she thought her mom was taking her to rent some movies.

January 28, 2011 ×

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Introducing the Matadors of the 496th Air Base Squadron

Introducing the Matadors of the 496th Air Base Squadron

by Lt. Col. Ruehl Flores
496th Air Base Squadron commander

Are you tired of the snow cold weather? Has it been days since you

January 21, 2011 ×

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Japan’s ‘Amerika Bomber’

Japan’s ‘Amerika Bomber’

by Dr. Marshall Michel
52nd Fighter Wing historian

As war with America became a distinct possibility in the late 1930s,
Japan began to strengthen its submarine fleet for long range engagements
against far off American targets. One avenue it energetically pursued
in these pre-radar days was carrying a small seaplane in waterproof
hangers on submarines for long range reconnaissance.

January 21, 2011 ×

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AWAG Conference: Volunteers invited for annual professional development sessions

AWAG Conference: Volunteers invited for annual professional development sessions

By Chrystal Smith
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Public Affairs Office

AWAG leaders are urging volunteers to get registered early for one of
the U.S. military in Europe

January 20, 2011 ×

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