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Alaska Coast Guard station receives plane in fleet upgrade

The U.S. Coast Guard has received the first of five new multipurpose aircraft that will replace its aging air fleet at an air station in Alaska. The HC-130J Super Hercules landed at Air Station Kodiak this week to replace one … Continue reading →

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What happens when we work non-stop

It makes accidents more likely, boosts stress levels, and even causes physical pain. But the real problem is that many people just can’t afford not to do it. According to latest International Labour Organization statistics, more than 400 million employed … Continue reading →

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Future of Airbus megaplane, once assured, is now shaky

It was designed to become the grande dame of aviation, an enormous modern plane that could seat 544 passengers – 853 if you squeezed people in – on two decks, replacing the venerable Boeing 747 with a new standard of … Continue reading →

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Marines 3D-Print Part to Repair Multi-Million Dollar Fighter

The good news: all you need to complete the repair you’re working on is one small part. The bad news: it’s only available in a larger, expensive assembly. The worst news: shipping time is forever. We’ve all been there, and … Continue reading →

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Heartnut festival scheduled

Johnson County Park will host the annual Heartnut Heritage Festival in September. The festival will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 8 at Johnson County Park. Visitors are invited to bring picnic food and blankets and claim parking spots … Continue reading →

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Williams: Remembering my uncle

I am of an age that I lose things. Car keys. An occasional train of thought. Family members. Just a few months ago, I lost my last remaining uncle. Ironically, he succumbed at the age of 90 to complications from … Continue reading →

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Model airplane club hosts charity air show

Pilot Rodney Murphy of Perth provides a fly-over in a WW2 North American T6 airplane along with his niece Maddelena Minkler as his passenger during the Lazy 8 Radio-Controlled Club 32nd Annual Charity Air Show in Johnstown on Aug. 19. Bill … Continue reading →

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