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Panetta Calls for Europe, NATO Defense Investment
At the Munich Security Conference in Germany, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta called for European nations to match the United States' vote of confidence in the transatlantic partnership, through investment in common defense and commitment to a long-term solution in Afghanistan.
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Operation Deep Freeze Supports Antarctica Research Mission
Operation Deep Freeze, the Defense Department's support mission in Antarctica, is beginning to wind down after another successful season of transporting millions of pounds of cargo and thousands of passengers to the icy destination.
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Service Members Worldwide Gear Up for Super Bowl
Maintaining morale is an essential aspect of any service member's life. To keep spirits high, American Forces Radio and Television Service will broadcast Super Bowl XLVI to service members worldwide so they can root for their favorite team on game day.
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Page 1 of 2 Official History of the 38th Bomb Group CONSTITUTED as the 38th Bombardment Group (Medium) on 20 Nov. 1940 ACTIVATED on 15 Jan. 1941 Trained with the B-18, B-25, and B-26 aircraft. The ground echelon moved to Australia, Jan-Feb. 1942, while the air echelon remained in the US for further training. Air echelons of two squadrons arrived in Hawaii in May 1942 and took part in the Battle of Midway; they did not rejoin the group and eventually were reassigned. Air echelons of the other squadrons arrived in Australia in Aug. 1942.
Assigned to Fifth AF and equipped with B-25's, the group operated from bases in Australia, New Guinea, and Biak, Sept. 1942-Oct. 1944, attacking Japanese airfields, shipping and supporting ground forces in New Guinea and the Bismarck Archipelago.
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The 38th Bomb Group's first station was in Langley, VA. |
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