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Nov. 19, 2021
From oil driller to B—17 tail gunner, 100th Bomb Group, WWII veteran shares story

Being constantly on the move was nothing new to Joe Urice, retired B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft tail gunner. Even at a young age, he was no stranger to relocation – which set him up well for life in the military – as his father, and eventually he, worked in the oil industry.
June 11, 2021
‘Rosie’s Riveters’ nose art dedication immortalizes legacy of 100th BG pilot with 100th ARW

One of the 100th Bombardment Group’s most iconic World War II pilots has been immortalized into the newest heritage nose art of a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker – tail number 58-0089 – which was unveiled at a ceremony at RAF Mildenhall June 10, 2021.The “Rosie’s Riveters” nose art was
May 11, 2021
‘Skipper III’ nose art dedication recognizes special bond, legacy of 100th Bomb Group

The latest nose art to adorn a 100th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, “Skipper III,” was unveiled during a dedication ceremony at Royal Air Force Mildenhall May 7.As a way of reconnecting with 100th Bombardment Group history, tail number 59-1470 took on the name “Skipper III” as a
July 15, 2019
Tails from the hardstand: 100th Bomb Group veteran shares ‘Bloody Hundredth’ memories

“It was right after Pearl Harbor happened that my best friend and I decided to join up with the U.S. Army Air Corps,” recalled retired Master Sgt. Dewey Christopher, a former 351st Bomb Squadron crew chief, 100th Bombardment Group and World War II veteran. “We went to Oklahoma City to sign up and by
June 29, 2018
Commentary – Drawing courage from the legacy of the Bloody Hundredth

We pride ourselves on being the most lethal Air Force in the world, but that means our job is inherently dangerous. Just like the Airmen who flew, fought and won before us, we have to accept the nature of our business, and do whatever it takes to establish air dominance and ensure international
May 16, 2017
100th Bomb Group veterans visit RAF Mildenhall, former World War II bases

Veterans of the 100th Bombardment Group (Heavy), Master Sgt. (retired) Dewey Christopher, center, and Staff Sgt (retired) Joe Urice, right, prepare to lay a wreath May 10, 2017, at Parham Airfield Museum, Framlingham, Suffolk. The 100th Bomb Group veterans visited England with family members and

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From oil driller to B—17 tail gunner, 100th Bomb Group, WWII veteran shares story

‘Rosie’s Riveters’ nose art dedication immortalizes legacy of 100th BG pilot with 100th ARW

‘Skipper III’ nose art dedication recognizes special bond, legacy of 100th Bomb Group

Tails from the hardstand: 100th Bomb Group veteran shares ‘Bloody Hundredth’ memories

Commentary – Drawing courage from the legacy of the Bloody Hundredth

100th Bomb Group veterans visit RAF Mildenhall, former World War II bases