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IEAFA hosts Inter-African Professional Development Seminar, Page 6
Polizei recognizes two 21st TSC employees, Page 8
“Strictly GI:” Discovered WW2 plane crash site memorial, Page 12
435th CTS hosts AFFORGEN Silver Flag exercise, Pages 16-17
August 4, 2023 | Volume 47, Number 31
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Fighting Doves celebrate 80 years of history, heritage
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Michael Steinke, C-21A aircraft pilot assigned to the 76th Airlift Squadron, gives a thumbs-up after prepping the aircraft for a flight at Ramstein Air Base, July 27. The 76th Airlift Squadron operates the C-21A aircraft and the C-37A aircraft, providing executive airlift and aeromedical evacuation support.
Story and photos by Airman 1st Class Regan Spinner 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs The 76th Airlift Squadron,
also known as the Fighting Doves, celebrated the 80th anniversary of its establishment and honored those who came before them during multiple events
hosted at Ramstein Air Base. “This has been an incredible week, and I am humbled by what my team accomplishes every day,” said Lt. Col. John
Field, 76th Airlift Wing commander. “As we honor the last 80 years of exceptional service, and exemplify what it means to be a Fighting Dove, I feel privileged
to lead this team.” The 76th AS was created as a part of the U.S. Army Air Corps, See FIGHTING DOVES, Page 2
by MilitaryInGermany.com Rome is like no other place in the world. It’s a modern city that also contains some of the most ancient — and well-preserved — buildings on the planet. The streets never sleep, and the traffic can sometimes seem straight
out of Dante’s Inferno. But Rome will win visitors over with the lights, food, coffee, culture, history, and a brilliant restless spirit that makes it easy to understand why Rome is called the Eternal City. See ETERNAL CITY, Page 28
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Rome: Long live the Eternal City