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Nation to mark Patriot Day with tributes, Page 2
Perpetual silence, Page 9
Bradleys issued to Cavalry Soldiers, Pages 12 & 13
MUNS Airmen sharpen mission capabilities, Pages 16 & 17
September 12, 2025 | Volume 49, Number 36
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Lift, launch, load, 37 AS holds olympics U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Eugene Smith, 37th Airlift Squadron C-130J co-pilot, participates in the 37th AS Ops Olympics at Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 25. The Ops Olympics is an annual four-day event held by the 37th AS consisting of flying, ground and static air events. Photo by Senior Airman Trevor Calvert
See OLYMPICS on Page 3
Lake Garda, Italy: Outdoor adventure, Alpine cuisine, Northern charm
Tucked between the Alps and the rolling hills of the Italian plains, Lake Garda (Lago di Garda) is Italy’s See GARDA, Page 30
“The Long Walk” is the Scaliger Castle in Sirmione, Lake Garda, Italy.
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by Bret Helenius contributing writer to MilitaryInGermany.com