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Good Sunday Morning January 18, 2026. It is another clear and beautiful morning here today . with a high of 78 by 2..Winds are light. .
Yesterday I got a lot of the upper back yard raked and blown into piles and got all the green trash cans filled up along with the gray ones which the trash men do not take. Now I have to rake them into piles to expose the weeds that are sprouting all over the place. The weed whackers are going to get a workout.. ..
Still enjoying our weather and it will last until next Thursday.
.Regards and have a great long 3 day weekend with the MLK holiday tomorrow. .
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This day in Naval and Marine Corps History (thanks to NHHC)
Here is a link to the NHHC website: https://www.history.navy.mil/. Go here to see the director's corner for all 94 H-Grams.
January 18
1885—A Marine guard from the screw gunboat Alliance lands at Colon, Panama, (then in Colombia) to guard the railroad and to protect American lives and property during a period of political unrest.
1911—The first aircraft landing onboard a ship takes place when pilot Eugene Ely lands onboard the armored cruiser USS Pennsylvania while anchored in San Francisco Bay, CA, and then makes a return flight back to Tanforan Field in San Francisco.
1942—Plunger (SS 179) sinks the Japanese freighter Eizan Maru (ex-Panamanian Aurora) off the mouth of Kii Strait, Honshu.
1962—USS Duxbury Bay transfers a Navy doctor to help a Danish crewman after a flash fire burned him onboard Danish tanker Prima Maersk in the Persian Gulf.
1991—During Operation Desert Storm, HSL-44 (Det 8) SH-60Bs from USS Nicholas (FFG 47), along with Kuwaiti and Army vessels, engage and neutralize Iraqi forces on nine oil platforms in the Durrah oil field.
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Today in World History January 18
1486 Henry VII marries Elizabeth of York.
1701 Frederick III, the elector of Brandenburg, becomes king of Prussia.
1778 Captain James Cook discovers the Hawaiian Islands, naming them the 'Sandwich Islands' after the First Lord of the Admiralty, Lord Sandwich.
1836 Jim Bowie arrives at the Alamo to assist its Texas defenders.
1862 John Tyler, former president of the U.S., is buried at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond.
1902 The Isthmus Canal Commission in Washington shifts its support from Nicaragua to Panama as a favored canal site.
1910 Aviator Eugene Ely performs his first successful take off and landing from a ship in San Francisco.
1916 The Russians force the Turkish 3rd Army back to Erzurum.
1945 The German Army launches its second attempt to relieve the besieged city of Budapest from the advancing Red Army.
1948 Gandhi breaks a 121-hour fast after halting Muslim-Hindu riots.
1962 The United States begins spraying foliage with herbicides in South Vietnam, in order to reveal the whereabouts of Vietcong guerrillas.
1964 Plans are disclosed for the World Trade Center in New York.
1978 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) isolate the cause of Legionnaire's disease.
1991 Iraq starts firing Scud missiles at Israeli cities.
1981: IRANIAN HOSTAGE RELEASE. Iran releases 52 American hostages held in the American Embassy in Tehran after 444 days.
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Thanks to the Bear. We will always have the url for you to search items in Rolling Thunder
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From Vietnam Air Losses site for ..January 18
January 18: https://www.vietnamairlosses.com/loss.php?id=2460.
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This following work accounts for every fixed wing loss of the Vietnam War and you can use it to read more about the losses in The Bear's Daily account. Even better it allows you to add your updated information to the work to update for history…skip Vietnam Air Losses Access Chris Hobson and Dave Lovelady's work at: https://www.VietnamAirLosses.com.
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This is a list of all Helicopter Pilots Who Died in the Vietnam War . Listed by last name and has other info https://www.vhpa.org/KIA/KIAINDEX.HTM
MOAA - Wall of Faces Now Includes Photos of All Servicemembers Killed in the Vietnam War
The site works, find anyone you knew in "search" feature. https://www.vvmf.org/Wall-of-Faces/
Wall of Faces Now Includes Photos of All Service members Killed in the Vietnam War
By: Kipp Hanley
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From the Archives
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. We spoke about fascinating stories from WWII. Here are a couple of my favorites: Colditz Cock and Operation Mincemeat.
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Thanks to Interesting Facts
U.S. "paper" money is actually 75% cotton and 25% linen.
Cabbage. Scratch. Dough. Americans have used many creative nicknames for dollar bills over the past two centuries, though one of the more technical terms — "paper money'' — could be considered just as misleading. Turns out, U.S. dollars are made not from paper, but instead from a fiber blend of 75% cotton and 25% linen. This water-resistant, durable material can hold up to far more wear and tear than actual wood-pulp paper could. While a dollar can be torn with intentional force, it would take an estimated 4,000 repetitive folds in the same spot to cause a tear. American dollars also include red and blue synthetic fibers, which are woven into the material and included to make counterfeiting more difficult.
Despite its strength, no dollar bill lasts forever. The Federal Reserve generally allows cash to continue circulating regardless of age, so long as it's in great shape — free from tears, holes, and writing, and still legible. However, all bills have an expected life span based on denomination. Smaller bills typically see more frequent use and wear out faster, with $5 bills having the shortest life at just 4.7 years and $1 notes lasting around 6.6 years. After being removed from circulation, threadbare bills are shredded and move on to a new purpose: 90% of destroyed dollars are used to make potting soil, compost, and construction materials like cement.
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Thanks to History Facts
The loudest sound in history
At an estimated 310 decibels, the eruption of Krakatoa is the loudest sound ever recorded in human history. In fact, Krakatoa was so loud that for those in close proximity, the sound of the eruption wasn't a sound at all. That's because at 194 decibels, acoustic vibration transforms into a shock wave of a sonic boom, and the Krakatoa shock wave was so massive, it circled Earth four times before finally dissipating. For a full five days, weather stations around the world experienced spikes in pressure every 34 hours — approximately how long it takes for sound to circumnavigate the globe. The Krakatoa eruption was one of the most powerful in history, due to a buildup of pressure in the magma chamber. It delivered the equivalent force of a 200-megaton bomb — four times as powerful as the largest-ever thermonuclear explosion, Tsar Bomba, which produced the loudest human-made sound in history.
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From the archives
A Guide to Maintaining Dental Health as You Age
Dental Health: Caring for Your Teeth as You AgePublished 3 days ago on January 15, 2024By Franny
Hello, my dear friends. Today, we're going to chat about something we often take for granted – our pearly whites. As we age, our bodies undergo various changes, and our teeth are no exception. But fear not, embracing our golden years doesn't mean we have to say goodbye to a healthy smile.
First things first, let's talk about the importance of regular check-ups. I know, I know, no one likes visiting the dentist. But trust me, it's like going for a brisk walk in the park – it might not be your favorite activity, but it's essential for your health. Regular dental check-ups help catch potential issues early, saving us from discomfort and costly procedures down the line.
Now, let's get to the heart of the matter – daily dental care. Brushing twice a day and flossing once a day should be as routine as your morning cup of tea. And don't forget about mouthwash – it's like the cherry on top of a sundae, giving that extra layer of protection against plaque and gum disease.
Speaking of gum disease, did you know it's more common in older adults? But don't fret, my friends. With proper care and a balanced diet, we can keep our gums healthy and strong. Which brings me to my next point – nutrition.
Just like the rest of our body, our teeth need nourishment to stay healthy. Calcium-rich foods like milk, cheese, and leafy greens are your teeth's best friends. And let's not forget about vitamin C. It's not just for warding off colds, it's also essential for gum health. So, don't skimp on those oranges and strawberries!
Now, we've talked about physical health, but let's not forget about mental wellness. Stress can lead to teeth grinding, which can cause all sorts of issues, from jaw pain to cracked teeth. So, let's remember to take a moment each day to relax and unwind. Whether it's through meditation, a leisurely walk, or curling up with a good book, a little 'me time' can go a long way in maintaining our dental health.
And finally, let's talk about positivity. Aging is a natural part of life, and it comes with its own set of challenges. But remember, every smile is beautiful, and our laughter lines are the badges of a life well-lived. So, let's wear them with pride and continue to take care of our smiles.
So, there you have it, my friends. Caring for our teeth as we age isn't as daunting as it seems. With regular check-ups, daily care, a balanced diet, and a dash of positivity, we can keep our smiles bright and healthy. After all, age is just a number, and a healthy smile is timeless.
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. From the archives
Thanks to Mike
WWII Airplane Factories - Kodachrome 4x5 Pictures
Back in the mid '70's when I was working at Hellers Camera in Bethesda Md. I had a reference book with a color photo of the battleship Pennsylvania in an advanced base sectional dock, somewhere in the Pacific in about 1944. The quality of the photo made it clear that it was shot with a large format camera, which puzzled me since I did not think Kodachrome (the only modern color film of the time in the US ) was available in sheet films. A guy I worked with was an old Kodak hand (and WWII vet, a radioman in Europe) and told me that they did have sheet Kodachrome, and that there was only one machine to process the film, located in Rochester . The exposed film was sent there for processing.
And note the almost complete lack of basic safety equipment. I saw only one pair of safety glasses, and only a few of the workers were wearing gloves. Working without gloves around sheet metal is an injury waiting to happen.
Notice most of the woman had lip stick and nail polish on. WWII could not have been won without the woman of America stepping into men's shoes to build the equipment needed to defeat the axis powers.
Fascinating! Some of these images are 70 years old and look as fresh as ever. If someone had told any of the subjects in these photos that we'd have such a clear look at them in the year 2012... boggles my mind. Thought you'd find this interesting ! Click on the following link:
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http://pavel-kosenko.livejournal.com/303194.html?thread=22669914
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Exercise Boosts — Not Drains — Your Body's Daily "Energy Budget," Study Says
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After a long run or sweaty yoga session, all we want to do is flop down on the couch and catch our breath. But while we may temporarily feel tired after a workout, a new study supports the idea that exercise actually adds to our body's daily "energy budget" — it doesn't deplete it.
There are two leading theories about how workouts impact our bodies' energy expenditure. One posits that we have a set amount of energy we can "spend" in a day. If we use a portion of it on exercise, our bodies conserve some in other ways, like by suppressing our immune system (which can be a good or bad thing, depending on the level of exercise).
But researchers have now found more evidence in favor of the other theory, which states that our energy budgets are flexible and additive, meaning physical activity allows for an increase in the total amount of energy a person spends.
"Our study found that more physical activity is associated with higher calorie burn, regardless of body composition, and that this increase is not balanced out by the body reducing energy spent elsewhere," principal investigator Kevin Davy said in a news release. Read more to get some inspo for getting moving.
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This Day in U S Military History 18 January
1778 – Captain James Cook becomes the first European to discover the Hawaiian Islands when he sails past the island of Oahu. Two days later, he landed at Waimea on the island of Kauai and named the island group the Sandwich Islands, in honor of John Montague, who was the earl of Sandwich and one his patrons. In 1768, Cook, a surveyor in the Royal Navy, was commissioned a lieutenant in command of the H.M.S. Endeavor and led an expedition that took scientists to Tahiti to chart the course of the planet Venus. In 1771, he returned to England, having explored the coast of New Zealand and Australia and circumnavigated the globe. Beginning in 1772, he commanded a major mission to the South Pacific and during the next three years explored the Antarctic region, charted the New Hebrides, and discovered New Caledonia. In 1776, he sailed from England again as commander of the H.M.S. Resolution and Discovery and in 1778 made his first visit to the Hawaiian Islands. Cook and his crew were welcomed by the Hawaiians, who were fascinated by the Europeans' ships and their use of iron. Cook provisioned his ships by trading the metal, and his sailors traded iron nails for sex. The ships then made a brief stop at Ni'ihau and headed north to look for the western end of a northwest passage from the North Atlantic to the Pacific. Almost one year later, Cook's two ships returned to the Hawaiian Islands and found a safe harbor in Hawaii's Kealakekua Bay. It is suspected that the Hawaiians attached religious significance to the first stay of the Europeans on their islands. In Cook's second visit, there was no question of this phenomenon. Kealakekua Bay was considered the sacred harbor of Lono, the fertility god of the Hawaiians, and at the time of Cook's arrival the locals were engaged in a festival dedicated to Lono. Cook and his compatriots were welcomed as gods and for the next month exploited the Hawaiians' good will. After one of the crewmembers died, exposing the Europeans as mere mortals, relations became strained. On February 4, 1779, the British ships sailed from Kealakekua Bay, but rough seas damaged the foremast of the Resolution, and after only a week at sea the expedition was forced to return to Hawaii. The Hawaiians greeted Cook and his men by hurling rocks; they then stole a small cutter vessel from the Discovery. Negotiations with King Kalaniopuu for the return of the cutter collapsed after a lesser Hawaiian chief was shot to death and a mob of Hawaiians descended on Cook's party. The captain and his men fired on the angry Hawaiians, but they were soon overwhelmed, and only a few managed to escape to the safety of the Resolution. Captain Cook himself was killed by the mob. A few days later, the Englishmen retaliated by firing their cannons and muskets at the shore, killing some 30 Hawaiians. The Resolution and Discovery eventually returned to England.
1813 – Joseph Farwell Glidden, inventor of barbed wire, was born. Glidden grew up on his father's farms in New Hampshire and (later) New York State. In 1837 he married Clarissa Foster, and the couple bought a farm in De Kalb, Illinois. Glidden's two sons with Clarissa later died in an epidemic, and Clarissa herself died in childbirth. In 1851 Glidden married Lucinda Warne. In 1873 Glidden saw an ineffective example of barbed wire, a "thorn hedge," designed to keep cattle from trampling crops. Glidden began experimenting with ways to improved barbed wire, and the next year he received a patent for a machine that added the barbs to the wire mechanically, thus allowing for mass production. Glidden and his partner, Isaac L. Ellwood, established the Barb Fence Company in De Kalb, and in a few years, barbed wire was being used all over the West. Barbed wire accelerated the development of the region, closed the open range, and ended the golden age of the cowboy, who had roamed freely over wide stretches of land. Glidden was soon one of the richest men in America. He invested in the fancy Glidden Hotel in De Kalb and bought 180,000 acres of land in Texas, where he raised 15,000 head of cattle.
1902 – The famous "March Across Samar" ended during the Philippine Insurrection. In the morning of Sept. 28, 1901, hundreds of native fighters armed with bolos staged a successful surprise attack on U.S. Marines mostly eating breakfast in the town of Balangiga, on the southern coast of Samar Island in eastern Philippines. That event, described as the "worst single defeat" of the US military in the Philippines, became known to history as the "Balangiga Massacre." The massacred troops were members of Company C, Ninth U.S. Infantry Regiment, who were stationed in Balangiga to keep its small port closed and prevent any trading. Their mission was intended to deprive the Filipino revolutionary forces of supplies during the Philippine-American War, which had spread to the Visayas. The U.S. military authorities retaliated with a "kill and burn" policy to take back Samar, deliberately equating a victorious town with an entire island, from Oct. 1901 to March 1902. Implemented by Brig. Gen. Jacob H. Smith of the U.S. Army, the campaign resulted in the disappearance of some 50,000 people, the minimum increment of Samar's population between 1896 and 1903. Among this human loss were the numerous civilian men, women, and children 10 years old and above, who were reported killed during combat operations to reduce Samar into a "howling wilderness." "Of the 74 men of Company C, only 5 were uninjured: 12 were slightly wounded, 19 severely wounded, and 38 dead, including the three officers." Nine more died during the boat escape towards Basey (Young). "A grand total of 26 [Americans] would survive the attack" and 250 natives were killed during the fight in the Balangiga plaza, excluding the many others who were killed while pursuing the escaping survivors. The church-and-convent was burned by some of the survivors before they escaped on bancas. The rest of the town had been burned by the "insurgents" when reinforcement troops from Basey arrived the day after the attack. They latter claimed the American dead were mutilated and treated with indescribable indignities (Schott). Weeks later, soldiers of the Eleventh Infantry entered the unoccupied town and took with them the two "Bells of Balangiga," now displayed near the flagpole at the F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming. After the relief of the 9th Infantry following the Balangiga Massacre, Basey became the headquarters of a battalion of U.S. Marines (attached to the Sixth Separate Brigade) under the command of Major Littleton W.T. Waller. At the end of 1901, the U.S. Marines undertook a disastrous forced march across the jungle of southern Samar, from Lanang in the east coast to Basey in the west, in their effort to break the back of the Filipino resistance. After their arrival in Basey, the tired, sick, and frustrated Marines, who lost ten of their comrades, executed by firing squad their nine remaining conscripted native carriers and two native guides. According to then U.S. Pres. Theodore Roosevelt, "the shooting of the native bearers by the orders of Major Waller was an act which sullied the American name." Gen. Smith and Maj. Waller were both court-martialed. Gen. Smith was retired from the U.S. Army. But Major Waller rose to eventually become Major General of the U.S. Marines.
Medal of Honor Citations for Actions Taken This Day
ENRIGHT, JOHN
Rank and organization: Landsman, U.S. Navy. Born: 1864, Lynn, Mass. Accredited to: Massachusetts. Citation: On board the U.S.S. Ranger off Ensenada, Mexico, 18 January 1886. Jumping overboard from that vessel, Enright rescued John Bell, ordinary seaman, and George Svensson, ordinary seaman, from drowning.
WALKER, FRANK O.
Rank and organization. Private, Company F, 46th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers. Place and date: Near Taal, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 18 January 1900. Entered service at: Burlington, Mass. Birth: South Boston, Mass. Date of issue: 11 March 1902. Citation: Under heavy fire of the enemy he rescued a dying comrade who was sinking beneath the water.
*YNTEMA, GORDON DOUGLAS
Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company D, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne). Place and date: Near Thong Binh, Republic of Vietnam, 16-18 January 1968. Entered service at: Detroit, Mich. Born: 26 June 1945, Bethesda, Md. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life and above and beyond the call of duty. Sgt. Yntema, U.S. Army, distinguished himself while assigned to Detachment A-431, Company D. As part of a larger force of civilian irregulars from Camp Cai Cai, he accompanied 2 platoons to a blocking position east of the village of Thong Binh, where they became heavily engaged in a small-arms fire fight with the Viet Cong. Assuming control of the force when the Vietnamese commander was seriously wounded, he advanced his troops to within 50 meters of the enemy bunkers. After a fierce 30 minute fire fight, the enemy forced Sgt. Yntema to withdraw his men to a trench in order to afford them protection and still perform their assigned blocking mission. Under cover of machinegun fire, approximately 1 company of Viet Cong maneuvered into a position which pinned down the friendly platoons from 3 sides. A dwindling ammunition supply, coupled with a Viet Cong mortar barrage which inflicted heavy losses on the exposed friendly troops, caused many of the irregulars to withdraw. Seriously wounded and ordered to withdraw himself, Sgt. Yntema refused to leave his fallen comrades. Under withering small arms and machinegun fire, he carried the wounded Vietnamese commander and a mortally wounded American Special Forces advisor to a small gully 50 meters away in order to shield them from the enemy fire. Sgt. Yntema then continued to repulse the attacking Viet Cong attempting to overrun his position until, out of ammunition and surrounded, he was offered the opportunity to surrender. Refusing, Sgt. Yntema stood his ground, using his rifle as a club to fight the approximately 15 Viet Cong attempting his capture. His resistance was so fierce that the Viet Cong were forced to shoot in order to overcome him. Sgt. Yntema's personal bravery in the face of insurmountable odds and supreme self-sacrifice were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect the utmost credit upon himself, the 1st Special Forces, and the U.S. Army.
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AMERICAN AEROSPACE EVENTS for January 18, FIRSTS, LASTS, AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS. THANKS TO HAROLD "PHIL" MYERS CHIEF HISTORIAN AIR FORCE INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, AND RECONNAISSANCE AGENCY
18 January
1905: Through their congressman, the Wright Brothers opened negotiations with the US Government to build an aircraft. The government, however, refused the offer. (5) (12)
1911: At the San Francisco Air Meet (see 15 January), Curtiss exhibition flyer Eugene Ely landed his Curtiss III pusher on and took off from the battleship USS Pennsylvania's afterdeck, a wooden platform 119 feet long. This event made him the first pilot to land on a naval vessel. (See 14 November 1910 for his first takeoff) (21) (24)
1919: Maj Rudolph W. Schroeder flew his Loening monoplane, with its 300 horse power Hispano engine, to a 19,500-foot record altitude. (5)
1932: Capt R. C. Moffett flew his Curtiss XP-6D between Wright Field, Ohio, and Bolling Field, DC, averaging 270 miles per hour, to complete a record speed flight. (5)
1944: Navy PBY Catalinas, based at Port Lyautey, began barrier patrols of the Gibraltar Strait. With magnetic airborne detection gear, the planes closed the strait to enemy U-boats during daylight hours until the war ended. (24)
1949: A Pan American Constellation set a 10-hour, 2-minute speed record from New York, N. Y., to London, England. (24)
1950: The YF-94C Starfire flies for the first time. The USAF's first rocket-armed interceptor, it entered service in 1953.
1956: The USAF issued a requirement for a short-range air-launched decoy missile that would simulate a B-52 on radar. It later became the GAM-72A Quail. (6)
1957: Operation POWER FLIGHT/MACKAY TROPHY. Maj Gen Archie J. Old, Jr., led three B-52s from the 93rd Bombardment Wing at Castle AFB, Calif., on a 24,325-mile, around-the world nonstop flight. When the bombers reached March AFB, Calif., 45 hours 19 minutes later, they became the first jets to circle the globe nonstop. The B-52s averaged 532 MPH and relied on three KC-97 air refuelings in setting the Federation Aeronautique Internationale record. All flight crew members were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the 93rd earned the Mackay Trophy for this flight. (1) (9)
1961: Operation CHROME DOME. The Strategic Air Command publicly announced continuous airborne alert missions for B-52 bombers with KC-135s handling the refueling. The command first tested the airborne alert mission in 1958, and the program came to an end in 1968 after a second alert bomber crashed. The command cited concerns over escalating costs and the emergence of the intercontinental ballistic missile force as reasons the termination. (18)
1965: President Johnson announced his decision to build the Short-Range Attack Missile during his defense message to Congress. (12) The 4300th Support Squadron launched the Strategic Air Command's first Thor intermediaterange ballistic missile from Vandenberg AFB, Calif. (6)
1967: A Titan IIIC booster, launched from Cape Kennedy, Fla., placed eight military communication satellites in a near perfect circular orbit. (16) (26)
1979: The Department of Defense approved a validation program for the Strategic Satellite System, but Congress did not fund the project. (5)
1981: IRANIAN HOSTAGE RELEASE. Iran released 52 American hostages held in the American Embassy in Tehran after 444 days. They were flown on an Air Algeria 727 to Algeria, where two C-9As took them to Germany for medical observation. On 25 January, the "Freedom One" VC-137 returned the hostages to the US. Out of gratitude for US aid following earthquakes in October 1980, Algeria provided vital diplomatic assistance in negotiating the release. (2)
1985: Military Airlift Command C-141 Starlifters moved 62 tons of cargo to the Sudan to relieve the plight of Ethiopian refugees. (16)
1986: The Space Shuttle Columbia landed at Edwards AFB, Calif. It was the last shuttle mission before the Challenger accident. (5)
1988: The Minuteman missile program passed a major milestone with the launch of its 100th missile (See 1 February 1961 for the first launch). (5)
1991: DESERT STORM. USAF aircraft based at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, attacked targets in northern Iraq to prevent the reinforcement of enemy forces defending Kuwait. (16) (26) Eastern Airlines, one of the oldest commercial carriers in the US, went out of business. (20)
1993: Operation PROVIDE COMFORT: After being fired upon, F-4G Phantom IIs attacked surface-to-air missile sites in northern Iraq. F-16s also bombed an Iraqi airfield after being shot at by anti-aircraft artillery batteries. (16)
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