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A sobering thought: The ‘I’ in DUI
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An experience of a lifetime
786th participates in D-Day anniversary
Weather was the deciding factor. The jump was scheduled for 1 p.m. June 5 at the Iron Mike drop zone. The day started out with low clouds and a slight breeze from the north. Exactly 105 paratroopers boarded five C-130s and headed out over the English Channel enroute to St. Mère Eglise, France. The last 10 minutes of the 50-minute flight followed the same heading as 61 years prior. We were all very anxious.
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Wing commander says farewell
General remembers challenges, thanks KMC, Team Ramstein
Every commander who takes the flag knows that one day that flag must pass to the next commander.
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Services “businesses” play vital role
You may have read a recent Stars and Stripes letter to the editor discussing cutbacks of important Morale, Welfare and Recreation services. Let me start off by saying we couldn’t agree more with the reader about the vital role Services plays in building our military communities, boosting morale, and providing welfare and recreation for our military members, civilians, and their families. Wrapped into the letter, however, were misinformation and sensationalism on the extent and intent of the financial review of specific Services programs. Here are the facts:
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Memorial Day
Continuing the legacy
For more than five decades, the 86th Airlift Wing Airmen at Ramstein have been called to defend the founding ideals of American democracy. From Vietnam to Iraq, the 86th Airmen hold tight to a legacy of patriotism and commitment.
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Remembering those who served before us
Last Memorial Day weekend, I had the good fortune of being on temporary duty in Washington, D.C., and in attendance at the dedication of the National World War II Memorial. The memorial was built to honor the 16 million veterans who served during World War II and the 400,000 who died fighting for our country.
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Try on someone else’s shoes … IF YOU DARE!
Prior to my experience as a single parent I often couldn
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What our Airmen think
I care what our young Airmen think. So much so, that as I gathered ideas for this article, I made it a point to avoid a one-sided conversation from a commander.
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