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  • “El Diablo” rises from history

    Adding artwork to the front of an aircraft is a long-standing tradition, stemming back to World War I. From sharp teeth to combat cartoon characters, these paintings became a morale-booster for the troops during the war. The 940th Air Refueling Wing has been bringing the tradition to life again,

  • History returns to the 940th Air Refueling Wing

    PEGASUS BURRO, “PEGBUR,” returned to the 940th Air Refueling Wing at Beale Air Force Base Jan. 7. PEGBUR belongs to the unit’s current flying squadron, the 314th Air Refueling Squadron.  He is their donkey, stuffed-animal mascot. He was rescued by now retired Boom Operator, Senior Master Sgt. Ron

  • Yesterday’s Air Force: Operation Santa

    FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (AFNS) – What started as a simple typo, turned into yearly tradition where every year the North American Aerospace Defense Command helps children all over the world track Santa. Track Santa this year at www.noradsanta.org.Yesterday's Air Force is a history and heritage