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Airmen to take stars overseas to entertain servicemembers for holidays

Airmen will fly Kid Rock and his band to entertain American troops in Southwest Asia and families in Europe Nov. 30 to Dec. 12. Kid Rock and the Twisted Brown Trucker Band will bring their unique blend of Southern rock, … Continue reading

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Maintenance problems caused F-16 mishap

An F-16 accident that sent two loaded external fuel tanks crashing near Italian homes was the result of maintainers ignoring technical orders, an accident investigation concluded in a report issued Monday.The 370-gallon tanks struck close to several residences and buildings … Continue reading

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U.S. Air Forces in Europe officials plan for H1N1 vaccine distribution

U.S. Air Forces in Europe officials here continue to plan and prepare to guard the health of Airmen, civilians and family members against numerous health issues, including the H1N1 virus. The USAFE Command Surgeon General’s Office staff is coordinating with … Continue reading

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Africa command trains local airmen

Uganda’s air arm doesn’t own any planes. What the pilots fly, a civilian version of the C-130, belong to a private company.In L-100s, the Ugandan airmen deliver troops and humanitarian aid. They don’t know how to perform airdrops, though — … Continue reading

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Obama sharply alters missile defense plans

In a major policy reversal, President Barack Obama has scuttled plans to build a massive ground-based missile defense system based in the Czech Republic and Poland that the Bush administration intended to counter the threat posed by Iranian ballistic missiles.Instead, … Continue reading

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Holiday Greetings teams ready to deploy

<img border="0" style="margin-right:15px" src="http://www.militarylearningcenter.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/fbbc3_090827-F-3646G-022.JPG" Taping for one of the most recognizable holiday programs in America will begin soon, months before wreaths are hung and lights are strung in homes across the country. Broadcast teams from the Joint Hometown News Service … Continue reading

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