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The first fighter ‘Swinger’

The first fighter ‘Swinger’

by Dr. Marshall Michel
86th Airlift Wing historian

As discussed earlier, with the advent of jet propulsion, the variable
sweep

November 6, 2009 ×

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A misaimed Arrow

A misaimed Arrow

by Dr. Marshall Michel
86th Airlift Wing Historian

One of the most spectacular post World War II fighter aircraft was the
Canadian CF-105 Arrow, designed to counter the threat of long-range
bombers delivering nuclear weapons by flying across the pole to North
America.

October 29, 2009 ×

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Airman honored for culinary excellence

Airman honored for culinary excellence

by 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Along with 24 other food service professionals in the armed forces, one
Ramstein Airman food services specialist assigned to the 86th Services
Squadron was honored for culinary excellence at the 2009 Hennessy
Travelers Association Educational Foundation Armed Forces Forum Oct. 4
through 10.

October 29, 2009 ×

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The language of love; Ramstein couples improve relationships

The language of love; Ramstein couples improve relationships

by Staff Sgt. Markus M. Maier
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

More than 500 men and women from throughout the KMC filled the Ramstein
Officers

October 23, 2009 ×

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Catch RED RIBBON fever

Catch RED RIBBON fever

by Heather Robinson
USAG Kaiserslautern

Red Ribbon Week is a grass roots event celebrated across the United
States and at military installations worldwide during the last week in
October.

October 23, 2009 ×

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21st TSC Soldier inspires teens on Uganda visit

by Lt. Col. David Konop
U.S. Army Africa Public Affairs

KITGUM, Uganda

October 23, 2009 ×

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A real Savage …

by Dr. Marshall Michel
86th Airlift Wing historian

After the atomic attacks on Japan that ended World War II, it was
obvious to the U.S. Navy that nuclear bombers would be a major part of
America

October 23, 2009 ×

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21st TSC, 7th CSC help spouses ‘follow their dreams

21st TSC, 7th CSC help spouses ‘follow their dreams

Story and photo by Pfc. Amanda Rigdon
21st TSC Public Affairs

The 21st Theater Sustainment Command and the 7th Civil Support Command
held a three-hour workshop Oct. 2 called

October 16, 2009 ×

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Soldiers receive sling load certification

Soldiers receive sling load certification

Story and photos by Mark Heeter
USAG Schweinfurt Public Affairs

SCHWEINFURT, Germany

October 16, 2009 ×

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A short-lived Squirt

A short-lived Squirt

by Dr. Marshall Michel
86th Airlift Wing historian

By 1943, the World War II

October 16, 2009 ×