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435 AGOW Airmen ruck march 106 miles with Allies, partners Story & photos by Capt. Lou Burton 435 Air Ground Operations Wing
NIJMEGEN, NETHER LANDS — Thirteen Airmen from the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing’s 1st Combat Communications Squadron completed a 4-day ruck march across 106 miles in the Netherlands, July 15-18. The march was the 107th edition of “De 4 Daasge,” the world’s largest annual walking event that drew over 45,000 participants representing 70 countries. See RUCK MARCH on Page 3 U.S. Airmen from 1st Combat Communications Squadron joined over 45,000 participants representing 70 countries during a 4-day ruck march across 106 miles in the Netherlands, July 15-18. The march was the 107th edition of “De 4 Daasge,” the world’s largest annual walking event that drew over 45,000 participants representing 70 countries.
Magdeburg: Germany’s hidden treasure Home to one of ancient Germany’s greatest emperors, Otto the Great, Magdeburg today is a thriving city of industry, architecture, science, and art. It See MAGDEBURG, Page 30
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