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Center For Minority Veterans by
Otis Willie
Center For Minority Veterans
"They rose from adversity through competence, courage, commitment, and
capacity to serve America on silver wings, and to set a standard few
will transcend."
--Tuskegee Airmen of WWII
http://www.va.gov/minority
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McGuire AFB bids goodbye to Vietnam-era planes during special by
Otis Willie
McGuire AFB bids goodbye to Vietnam-era planes during special
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=12981325&BRD=1688&PAG=461&dept_id=41629&rfi=6
{EXCERPT} New Egypt Press, NJ - 1 hour ago Air Force crewmen and
former pilots on hand for the ceremony were also feeling sentimental
about their...
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New aviation history interview: Fokker/Curtiss/Messerschmitt ace Mauno Fräntilä by
Jukka O. Kauppinen
New aviation history interview: Fokker/Curtiss/Messerschmitt ace Mauno
Fräntilä
Chief Warrant Officer Mauno Fräntilä
Chief Warrant Officer Mauno Fräntilä "began the flight business in
1936", as he puts it. He was one of the few who piloted the Fokker D.XXI
fighter in the Winter War sorties....
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The cost of war by
B2431
From: (SelwayKid)
Date: 9/22/2004 12:59 PM Central Daylight Time
Message-id:
Bryan et al.....
And what in hell does this have to do with this newsgroup? Take your
politics someplace else.
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by B2431
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A VISIT TO DACHAU 1945 by
ArtKramr
A visit to Dachau 1945
http://www.history.ucsb.edu/faculty/marcuse/dachau/visits/459brud/index.html
Arthur Kramer
344th BG 494th BS
England, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany
Visit my WW II B-26 website at:
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Mil Acft heard on HF freqs, Monday 20 Sep 2004 by
AllanStern
Satellite Beach FL: Monday 20 Sep 2004
3476.0 MWARA-Shanwick: 0417z USB wkg BOXER 41 (C-40C, DC-ANG Andrews AFB 113W
201ALS), SelCal check. (19/Sep/2004) (ALS)
6628.0 MWARA-Santa Maria (Azores): 0830z USB Wkg REACH 1004 (USAF AMC Acft)
with routing to LPLA (Lajes, Azores). (19/Sep/2004)...
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Military Acft Comms Log, Florida, Monday 20 Sep 2004 by
AllanStern
Monday 20 Sep 2004
Two long-absent visitors returned today:
FAB 65 is one of the Bolivian Air Force's transports that used to be a
regular visitor. He usually stopped at Patrick before continuing to Opa Locka.
NASA 963, my favorite NASA T-38, is always a heartwarming visitor.
The Hurricane Hunters...
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Air show features demonstrations of crowd-pleasing skill by
Otis Willie
Air show features demonstrations of crowd-pleasing skill
http://www.newbernsj.com/SiteProcessor.cfm?Template=/GlobalTemplates/Details.cfm&StoryID=17523&Section=Local
{EXCERPT} New Bern Sun Journal Teachers, students pushed through the
2003-04 school year...
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Annual air show concludes at New River by
Otis Willie
Annual air show concludes at New River
http://www.newbernsj.com/SiteProcessor.cfm?Template=/GlobalTemplates/Details.cfm&StoryID=17535&Section=Local
{EXCERPT} New Bern Sun Journal, NC - 14 hours ago It was one of
several military aircraft showcased at the "Sounds of Freedom Air Show
" this past...
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Hunter-Killer Drone by
Eric Moore
The USAF is examining several options for its Hunter-Killer Drone program:
http://aviationnow.com/avnow/news/channel_awst_story.jsp?id=news/09204top.xml
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Air Force Chief Sounds Off as Service Birthday Approaches by
Otis Willie
Air Force Chief Sounds Off as Service Birthday Approaches
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Sep2004/n09162004_2004091608.html.
{EXCERPT} By Kathleen T. Rhem American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2004 -- The threat of terrorism is greater than
any threat this nation has ever faced,...
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Updated List of Military Information-Exchange Forums by
Otis Willie
Updated List of Military Information-Exchange Forums
The following military discussion and information-exchange Forums are
accessible to everyone. All forums are moderated to prevent spam and
off-topic postings. The purpose of these forums is to make possible
academic level research discussion and...
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The United States Bronze Star Registry by
Otis Willie
The United States Bronze Star Registry
An effort is now underway to register the names of all Americans, past
and present, who received the Bronze Star.
All those who received the Bronze Star, or know of a veteran -- living
or deceased -- who received this High Award, can register at...
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Air Force dedicates its memorial 13 years later Go to by
Otis Willie
Air Force dedicates its memorial 13 years later Go to
http://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/afretire/AF_Retiree_News.htm
{EXCERPT} Release No. 09-12-04 Sept. 17, 2004
Air Force dedicates its memorial 13 years later, by Tech. Sgt. David
A. Jablonski Air Force Print News
WASHINGTON -- Soaring 270 feet...
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Military looks to next round of tests for Osprey by
Otis Willie
Military looks to next round of tests for Osprey
http://www.wilmingtonstar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040918/APN/409180747&cachetime=5
{EXCERPT} Wilmington Morning Star, NC - 1 hour ago Military officials
say developmental tests of the controversial tiltrotor Osprey aircraft
are more than...
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Nearly four decades after pilot was shot down in Vietnam, his by
Otis Willie
Nearly four decades after pilot was shot down in Vietnam, his
http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsuperior/9688666.htm
{EXCERPT} Duluth News Tribune, MN - Sep 17, 2004 He turned and walked
toward it with purpose. Leaving Duluth, Carlock headed to war, to
Vietnam.... That's near the border...
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Air defense (naval and air force) by
Mike
od piece plus letter to the editor:
The Washington Times
June 21, 2004, Monday, Final Edition
OPED; Pg. A19
HEADLINE: Rebuilding air defenses; September 11 and
the 'peace dividend'
BYLINE: By Darl Stephenson, SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES
http://www.washtimes.com/op-ed/20040620-095246-4578r.htm
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by Mike
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Air Force Print News for Sept. 16, 2004 by
Otis Willie
Air Force Print News for Sept. 16, 2004
I'm back! (Stand-alone photos)
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123008675
Hurlburt Field assesses Ivan damage
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123008673
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Air Force Working to Combat Stressors by
Otis Willie
Air Force Working to Combat Stressors
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Sep2004/n09172004_2004091709.html.
{EXCERPT} By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2004 -- The global war on terrorism is placing
many stresses on the U.S. Air Force, but the servicemembers...
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Chairman's Birthday Message to the U.S. Air Force by
Otis Willie
Chairman's Birthday Message to the U.S. Air Force
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Sep2004/n09172004_2004091708.html.
{EXCERPT} Special to American Forces Press Service
On the 18th of September, 1947, our Nation created the United States
Air Force. Over the last 57 years, the Air Force has...
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