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86 AW honors civilians in Length of Service ceremony, Page 2
On the Go with Gabrielle, Page 6
21st Special Troops Battalion Turkey Bowl, Page 9
Wiesbaden dogs, Page 10
December 13, 2024 | Volume 48, Number 49
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Herc
A C-130J Super Hercules aircraft is decorated to emulate Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer during a Rudolph the Red-Nosed Herc event at Ramstein Air Base, Dec. 6. As part of an annual tradition, a Super Hercules is decorated to look like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Service members and their families from the Kaiserslautern Military Community were invited to enjoy the festivities and take a picture with Santa Claus during the event. Photo by Senior Airman Jared Lovett
See RUDOLPH, Pages 16-17
Story and photos by Bret Helenius contributing writer If you had the chance to experience “the best of” anything in the world, wouldn’t you seize it? Osteria See CULINARY JOURNEY, Page 30
Francescana, the legendary restaurant in Modena, Italy, represents that golden opportunity — a harmonious blend of artistry, history, and taste, all wrapped into a marathon dining experience you’ll cherish for a lifetime.
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Once-in-a-lifetime culinary journey: Osteria Francescana in Modena, Italy