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around the command................................................ 4 Sensor Olympics XVIII
C- ROFA becomes arsenal of IO
Agency stands up first Information Operations Group
Sixth grader saves two
Change of command
Pinning on new rank
Birthday Blast
cover story ................................................................ 12 Rebekah's life- long struggle
features ...................................................................... 15 Roses, ten cents a dozen
There's no "freeze" in this sport
Double the pleasure
Russian youth explore new waters
family news............................................................... 20 Maternal Boarder/ Bonder program
Scholarship fund assists military families
AIA 50th Anniversary countdown ......................... 22 Cobra Ball crash killed six
salutes ........................................................................ 23 Medals, awards, reserves, arrivals, retirements and births
Spokesman AIR INTELLIGENCE AGENCY Vol. 37, No. 12 December 1997
Page 12 Cover Story
Rebekah's life- long struggle
This month's cover story is about a fight against odds. When an AIA
family learned their baby was born with a liver disorder, they didn't know
if she would survive. Thirteen years later, they are
grateful for their Christmas miracle ... which saved their daughter's life.
Front cover illustration by John Rice, visual information specialist and
family portrait by Gloria Trevino.
January Cover Story:
Exercise Blue Flag
Page 20 Family News
Maternal Boarder/ Bonder Program
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