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A thundering technology shortfall

A thundering technology shortfall

by Dr. Marshall Michel
86th Airlift Wing historian

The XP/XF-91 Thunderceptor was originally designed in 1946 as a

March 20, 2009 ×

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Women's History Month: Honoring the past, present and future

Women’s History Month: Honoring the past, present and future

Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Kenny Holston
435th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

From banding together to serve their country during World War I to
pushing for the 19th Amendment, women have played a huge part in
defining America and the armed forces.

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435th CPTS supports USAFE, proves best in AF

435th CPTS supports USAFE, proves best in AF

by Airman 1st Class Scott Saldukas
435th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Supporting multiple wings and two numbered Air Forces might seem like a
difficult task, but the 435th Comptroller Squadron is

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21st TSC honors 50 years of service at ceremony

21st TSC honors 50 years of service at ceremony

by Angelika Lantz
21st TSC Public Affairs

His is an extraordinary achievement.

Paul Zedalis has spent the past five decades serving his nation. After
serving in the Army for 29 years, he spent another 21 years in civilian
government positions.

Mr. Zedalis, who joined the Army as a 20-year-old private in April
1958, served in all the combat arms fields and with the Military Police
Corps.

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Reserve Soldier retires after 30 years of service

Reserve Soldier retires after 30 years of service

by Sgt. Phillip H. Valentine
7th Civil Support Command Public Affairs Office

With more 30 years of service, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Ronald Kissee,
7th Civil Support Command supply technician, conducted his last
official day of duty living up to his commitment to the U.S. Army and
the United States.

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Stripes and more stripes

Stripes and more stripes

by Dr. Marshall Michel
86th Airlift Wing historian

As the allies gained air superiority over the skies of Europe, the
issue of avoiding fratricide (shooting down their own aircraft by
accident)  became even more important. While it was important in aerial
combat, pilots were generally (but certainly not always) able to
identify the enemy before they fired, and the biggest danger came from
ground fire.

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Warrior Week tests 21st TSC Soldiers under fire

Warrior Week tests 21st TSC Soldiers under fire

Story and photos by Sgt. Maj. Cameron Por21st TSC Public Affairster

The Soldiers from HHC, 21st Theater Sustainment Command spent Feb. 17
to 19 at the training ranges in Baumholder honing their combat skills.

March 6, 2009 ×

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Retired Gen. Heflebower visits 17th Air Force

by Master Sgt. Jim Fisher
17th Air Force Public Affairs

Seventeenth Air Force took an opportunity to reconnect with its

heritage recently when retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Charles Heflebower
met with senior leadership at the newly reactivated unit

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Spring Bazaar shows shoppers European treasures

Story and photo by Christine June
USAG Kaiserslautern

Known as a chance for shoppers, U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern

March 6, 2009 ×

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Indoor Flea Market season starts soon in the KMC

Indoor Flea Market season starts soon in the KMC

Story and photo by Christine June
USAG Kaiserslautern

Mari Warwick has been waiting for four months to be able to put her car in the garage.

March 6, 2009 ×