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  • 8th Air Force transfers nonbomber units, continues nuclear enterprise transformation

    10/02/2009 10:49:15 PM PDT · by sonofstrangelove · 3 replies · 307+ views
    Global Security.org ^ | 10/01/2009 | Maj. Richard Komurek
    Officials from 8th Air Force here reached a milestone in nuclear enterprise transformation Oct. 1 with the transfer of nonbomber units to 9th Air Force and 12th Air Force. Under this unit reassignment, 12th Air Force officials at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., gains control of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale AFB, Calif.; the 55th Wing at Offutt AFB, Neb.; and the 552nd Air Control Wing at Tinker AFB, Okla. Officials from 9th Air Force at Shaw AFB, S.C., is now responsible for the 116th Air Control Wing at Robbins AFB, Ga.; and the 819th RED HORSE at Malmstrom...
  • The FReeper Foxhole Remembers the Raid on Magdeburg (January 1945) - June 23rd, 2005

    06/23/2005 3:28:38 AM PDT · by SAMWolf · 48 replies · 2,206+ views
    Aviation History Magazine | September 2001 | Gary Rosentrater, as told by Glen M. Hotz
    Lord, Keep our Troops forever in Your care Give them victory over the enemy... Grant them a safe and swift return... Bless those who mourn the lost. . FReepers from the Foxhole join in prayer for all those serving their country at this time. .................................................................. .................... ........................................... U.S. Military History, Current Events and Veterans Issues Where Duty, Honor and Countryare acknowledged, affirmed and commemorated. Our Mission: The FReeper Foxhole is dedicated to Veterans of our Nation's military forces and to others who are affected in their relationships with Veterans. In the FReeper Foxhole, Veterans or their family members should...
  • The FReeper Foxhole Remembers Operation Pointblank (1943-1944) - May 23rd, 2005

    05/22/2005 10:36:38 PM PDT · by SAMWolf · 61 replies · 3,376+ views
    World War II Magazine | November 1998 | Brian Todd Carey
    Lord, Keep our Troops forever in Your care Give them victory over the enemy... Grant them a safe and swift return... Bless those who mourn the lost. . FReepers from the Foxhole join in prayer for all those serving their country at this time. .................................................................. .................... ........................................... U.S. Military History, Current Events and Veterans Issues Where Duty, Honor and Countryare acknowledged, affirmed and commemorated. Our Mission: The FReeper Foxhole is dedicated to Veterans of our Nation's military forces and to others who are affected in their relationships with Veterans. In the FReeper Foxhole, Veterans or their family members should...
  • The FReeper Foxhole Remembers Bizarre B-17 Collision over the North Sea - August 28th, 2004

    08/27/2004 11:40:31 PM PDT · by snippy_about_it · 138 replies · 2,152+ views
    see educational sources
    Lord, Keep our Troops forever in Your care Give them victory over the enemy... Grant them a safe and swift return... Bless those who mourn the lost. . FReepers from the Foxhole join in prayer for all those serving their country at this time. ...................................................................................... ........................................... U.S. Military History, Current Events and Veterans Issues Where Duty, Honor and Countryare acknowledged, affirmed and commemorated. Our Mission: The FReeper Foxhole is dedicated to Veterans of our Nation's military forces and to others who are affected in their relationships with Veterans. In the FReeper Foxhole, Veterans or their family members should feel...
  • The FReeper Foxhole Remembers SSgt Mathies, 2Lt Truemper & Ten Horsepower (2/20/1944)-Jul 14th, 2004

    07/14/2004 12:01:11 AM PDT · by SAMWolf · 136 replies · 8,095+ views
    www.afa.org ^ | August 1985 | John L. Frisbee
    Lord, Keep our Troops forever in Your care Give them victory over the enemy... Grant them a safe and swift return... Bless those who mourn the lost. . FReepers from the Foxhole join in prayer for all those serving their country at this time. ...................................................................................... ........................................... U.S. Military History, Current Events and Veterans Issues Where Duty, Honor and Countryare acknowledged, affirmed and commemorated. Our Mission: The FReeper Foxhole is dedicated to Veterans of our Nation's military forces and to others who are affected in their relationships with Veterans. Welcome to "Warrior Wednesday" Where the Freeper Foxhole introduces a different...
  • The FReeper Foxhole Remembers Big Week - (20-25 Feb, 1944) - June 3rd, 2004

    06/03/2004 12:00:09 AM PDT · by SAMWolf · 85 replies · 1,190+ views
    www.ibiblio.org ^ | W.F. Craven and J.L. Cate
    Lord, Keep our Troops forever in Your care Give them victory over the enemy... Grant them a safe and swift return... Bless those who mourn the lost. . FReepers from the Foxhole join in prayer for all those serving their country at this time. ...................................................................................... ........................................... U.S. Military History, Current Events and Veterans Issues Where Duty, Honor and Countryare acknowledged, affirmed and commemorated. Our Mission: The FReeper Foxhole is dedicated to Veterans of our Nation's military forces and to others who are affected in their relationships with Veterans. In the FReeper Foxhole, Veterans or their family members should feel...
  • The FReeper Foxhole Revisits "Black Thursday" Schweinfurt, 1943 - May 30th, 2004

    05/30/2004 12:18:31 AM PDT · by snippy_about_it · 102 replies · 1,457+ views
    see educational sources
    Lord, Keep our Troops forever in Your care Give them victory over the enemy... Grant them a safe and swift return... Bless those who mourn the lost. . FReepers from the Foxhole join in prayer for all those serving their country at this time. ...................................................................................... ........................................... U.S. Military History, Current Events and Veterans Issues Where Duty, Honor and Countryare acknowledged, affirmed and commemorated. Our Mission: The FReeper Foxhole is dedicated to Veterans of our Nation's military forces and to others who are affected in their relationships with Veterans. In the FReeper Foxhole, Veterans or their family members should feel...
  • The FReeper Foxhole Revisits The Ploesti Raid - (Aug. 1, 1943) - May 15th, 2004

    05/15/2004 12:00:14 AM PDT · by snippy_about_it · 142 replies · 7,814+ views
    see educational sources
    Lord, Keep our Troops forever in Your care Give them victory over the enemy... Grant them a safe and swift return... Bless those who mourn the lost. . FReepers from the Foxhole join in prayer for all those serving their country at this time. ...................................................................................... ........................................... U.S. Military History, Current Events and Veterans Issues Where Duty, Honor and Countryare acknowledged, affirmed and commemorated. Our Mission: The FReeper Foxhole is dedicated to Veterans of our Nation's military forces and to others who are affected in their relationships with Veterans. In the FReeper Foxhole, Veterans or their family members should feel...
  • The FReeper Foxhole Profiles General Ira Clarence Eaker - Jan. 12th, 2004

    01/12/2004 12:00:12 AM PST · by SAMWolf · 180 replies · 1,580+ views
    Lord, Keep our Troops forever in Your care Give them victory over the enemy... Grant them a safe and swift return... Bless those who mourn the lost. . FReepers from the Foxhole join in prayer for all those serving their country at this time. ...................................................................................... ........................................... . U.S. Military History, Current Events and Veterans Issues Where Duty, Honor and Countryare acknowledged, affirmed and commemorated. . . Our Mission: The FReeper Foxhole is dedicated to Veterans of our Nation's military forces and to others who are affected in their relationships with Veterans. In the FReeper Foxhole, Veterans or their family...
  • Obituary of a Quiet Hero

    12/10/2003 9:09:21 AM PST · by SLB · 3 replies · 119+ views
    Wyoming Eagle | 10 Dec 03
    William S. Rader 1914-2003 William S. Rader, 89, an Air Force brigadier general who flew missions over Europe and the Pacific during World War II, died of cardiac arrest Nov. 5 at his home in Alexandria, Va., where he had lived for 35 years. Gen. Rader was born May 21, 1914, in Wheeling, W.Va. In high school, he was an Olympic diving contender on the Pittsburgh Aquatic Team. He received a football scholarship to Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio. He then joined the Army Air Corp. He received his degree in military science from the University of Maryland. He also graduated...
  • The FReeper Foxhole Remembers Willard "Hap" Reese - B17 Pilot - 8th Air Force - July 2nd, 2003

    07/02/2003 12:11:35 AM PDT · by SAMWolf · 109 replies · 4,518+ views
    http://www.reese-457th.org ^ | Willard "Hap" Reese
    Dear Lord, There's a young man far from home, called to serve his nation in time of war; sent to defend our freedom on some distant foreign shore. We pray You keep him safe, we pray You keep him strong, we pray You send him safely home ... for he's been away so long. There's a young woman far from home, serving her nation with pride. Her step is strong, her step is sure, there is courage in every stride. We pray You keep her safe, we pray You keep her strong, we pray You send her safely home...
  • The FReeper Foxhole Remembers "Black Thursday" Schweinfurt, 1943 - Jan. 17th, 2003

    01/17/2003 5:34:18 AM PST · by SAMWolf · 100 replies · 11,756+ views
    U.S. Military History, Current Events and Veterans Issues Where Duty, Honor and Countryare acknowledged, affirmed and commemorated. Our Mission: The FReeper Foxhole is dedicated to Veterans of our Nation's military forces and to others who are affected in their relationships with Veterans. We hope to provide an ongoing source of information about issues and problems that are specific to Veterans and resources that are available to Veterans and their families. In the FReeper Foxhole, Veterans or their family members should feel free to address their specific circumstances or whatever issues concern them in an atmosphere of peace, understanding, brotherhood...
  • The FReeper Foxhole Remembers John J. Briol - Warrior Wednesday - Jan. 15th,2003

    01/15/2003 5:36:54 AM PST · by SAMWolf · 87 replies · 5,295+ views
    U.S. Military History, Current Events and Veterans Issues Where Duty, Honor and Countryare acknowledged, affirmed and commemorated. Our Mission: The FReeper Foxhole is dedicated to Veterans of our Nation's military forces and to others who are affected in their relationships with Veterans. Welcome to "Warrior Wednesday" Where the Freeper Foxhole introduces a different veteran each Wednesday. The "ordinary" Soldier, Sailor, Airman or Marine who participated in the events in our Country's history. We hope to present events as seen through their eyes. To give you a glimpse into the life of those who sacrificed for all of us -...