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South Korea

Wolf Pack F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots from
the 35th Fighter Squadron practiced com-
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parts from the Republic of Korea air force’s
11th Fighter Wing, Daegu Air Base, during
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Germany Afghanistan

More than 20 members of the 86th Se- In a far corner of the base, behind
curity Forces Squadron participated in fences, checkpoints and armed
the Bundeswehr (German army) marks- guards, rests one of the most explo-
manship badge challenge Nov. 18 in VLYHSODFHVRQ%DJUDP$LU¿HOG7KH
Zweibruecken. The event was hosted by 455th Expeditionary Maintenance
the German army to help promote cama- Squadron munitions storage area Air-
raderie between the two forces. men provide the necessary weapons
required to project combat airpower.
Africa

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee
James met with Airmen and senior lead-
ers stationed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti,
and the U.S. Embassy, as well as senior
members from the Djiboutian military, dur-
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Luke Air Force Base Christ-
mas tree by Brig. Gen. Scott
Pleus, (VERIFY) 56th Fighter
Wing commander, is today
during the Holiday Magic
festivities. This photo was
taken Nov. 22 when the tree
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rated and a test on the lights
was performed. Holiday
Magic is from 5 to 8 p.m. and
includes snow, Santa and
Mrs. Claus, horse drawn hay
rides and mini train rides,
Santa’s workshop, vendors,
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obstacle course, and a pet-
ting zoo. Vouchers for free
Christmas trees will be hand-
ed out. The trees must be
picked up 8 a.m. to noon Sat-
urday at 56th Force Support
Squadron Outdoor Recre-
ation. Holiday luminaries will
also be given out. A buffet
offering turkey, honey-baked
ham, green beans, mashed
potatoes and gravy, roll and
butter will be 4 to 8 p.m.
today at Club Five Six. The
price is $9 per club member,
$11 per nonmember, $6 per
child ages 6 to 12 and free
for ages 5 and under.