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One size fits all, Part II

One size fits all, Part II

by Dr. Marshall Michel
86th Airlift Wing historian

In the late 1950s, the main mission of the U.S. Air Force

December 5, 2008 ×

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Oh, Christmas Tree!

Oh, Christmas Tree!

by Marion Rhodes,
Contributing writer

Oh, the troubles Chevy Chase went through to get the perfect Christmas
tree in the 1980

November 28, 2008 ×

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The drink of the season

The drink of the season

by Kerry Solan,
Contributing writer

Oh, here it comes. The prospect of a burned mouth, sticky fingers and
purple lips gets to me

November 28, 2008 ×

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The history of a Christmas carol

by Paige Norris-Miller,
Contributing writer

“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” was written by Hugh Martin in 1943. He was writing the score for the MGM musical “Meet Me in St. Louis,” starring Judy Garland. The song was written for Judy Garland to sing to comfort Margaret O’Brien, who was playing her younger sister. In […]

November 28, 2008 ×

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A time of reflection, remembrance

A time of reflection, remembrance

by Paige Norris-Miller,
Contributing writer

Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with His

commandments, and commanded us to kindle the Chanukah light.

November 28, 2008 ×

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Let’s get physical: Ramstein kicks off new combat skills course

Let’s get physical: Ramstein kicks off new combat skills course

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

As part of an effort to better prepare all Airmen for deployment,
Ramstein kicked off a new two-day Combat Skills Training course Nov.
12.

November 21, 2008 ×

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USAFE Band visits Romania

USAFE Band visits Romania

Story and photo by Senior Airman Amber Bressler
435th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

The theater is quiet; then the audience rises. Two songs of liberty and
patriotism are played by the U.S. Air Forces in Europe Concert Band,
the Romanian national anthem followed by The Star-Spangled Banner.

November 21, 2008 ×

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21st TSC cooks serve Americana flavor to NATO

21st TSC cooks serve Americana flavor to NATO

Story and photo by Sgt. Fay Conroy
21st TSC Public Affairs

American culinary traditions were spotlighted at the Flag Officers
Luncheon at the NATO Headquarters

November 21, 2008 ×

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The Dawn of Delta

The Dawn of Delta

by Dr. Marshall Michel
86th Airlift Wing historian

From the late 1930s until the end of World War II, German aircraft
designers produced many of the ideas that have become a part of modern
aviation. One of these designs, the delta wing, was the brain child of
German Professor Alexander Lippisch, who was fascinated by what he
called the Fliegende Dreiecke

November 21, 2008 ×

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Taste the flavor of the fall season

Taste the flavor of the fall season

by Paige Norris-Miller
Contributing writer

Fall is a time for hearty and warming foods. It is when you pull your
crock pot and bread maker out of storage and start baking treats with
cinnamon and orange spice.

November 14, 2008 ×