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AF Band Leader Relieved
It was announced today that Air Force Band Leader, Col Herbert Smythe Smithson Jones III, was relieved of duty yesterday due to lack of confidence in his leadership style. Col Jones entered the Air Force three years ago after completing...
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DTS: Travel Voucher Debacle
So I stopped at El Leakos for lunch a few days ago, which happens to be my favorite Pentagon Mexican fast food place, and ran into an officer friend of mine. We go way back. He was a 1st Lieutenant ...
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Appeal to the Maintenance Gods
             From my experience, the career of an Air Force Aircraft Mechanic is bittersweet.  Several of us joined because the job ‘sounded cool.’  Some joined for some education and/or money.  One thing a majority of...
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Professor explaining the origin of military challenge coins.
How Did Challenge Coins Start? In 53 BC a Roman Centurion by the name of Marcus Quintus walked into a tavern in the town of Avaricum in ancient Gaul which is in modern day Belgium. The town had been recently...
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Custom Leather Military Patches
Custom Leather Military Patches   We at Challenge Coin Nation specialize in the creation of customized leather military patches for a variety of customers. We offer a bespoke service and always look to work with our customers to create quality leather...
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The Challenge Coin Nation Blog covers both serious and humorous articles of interest to our customers. We have articles about: Challenge Coins, Morale Patches, Military Aircraft Flags, Belt Buckles, Aircraft Pins, Reflective Belts, ID Lanyards, Mechanic Themed Clothing. Maintainer Nation Products, and Military Stickers.