‘We’re feeling great, full of pride’: Tinker AFB celebrates U.S. Air Force’s 77th birthday
Tinker Air Force Base celebrated the United States Air Force’s 77th birthday on Wednesday. Officials say 77 years ago in 1947, the U.S. Air Force became its own branch of the military, originally being a part of the Army.
It's the Air Force's birthday! A look at their history in Colorado Springs
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY — It's the Air Force's birthday and we're celebrating by taking a look at their history in Colorado Springs. Of course, the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is located just north west of city limits.
US Air Force celebrates 77 birthday
BOISE, Idaho — The United States Air Force is celebrating its 77 birthday on Sept. 18. The U.S. Air Force was officially established as an independent military branch in 1947 after the National Security Act mandated the reorganization of the U.S ...
U.S. Air Force Celebrates 77th Birthday as a Separate Branch of Military
On September 18, 1947, the U.S. Air Force was established as an independent branch of the military, marking its 77th birthday on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024. This significant transition from the Army Air Corps to a standalone service came after years of deliberation,
Tinker Air Force Base Celebrates 77th Birthday Of US Air Force
The US Air Force is celebrating its 77th birthday on Wednesday, and airmen at Tinker Air Force Base are sharing more about their roles on the installation.
US Air Force Day 2024: How the United States Air Force was Born? All Details
Discover the fascinating history of how the United States Air Force was born. Learn about its formation, key milestones, and ...
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United States Air Force Airman Rescues Elderly Hiker Who Broke Her Ankle
A United States Air Force Airman had an interesting day on duty as he had to save an elderly hiker who had broken her ankle while spreading her mother's ashes. Airman 1st Class Troy May, left, ...
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U.S. Air Force Releases Video of B-21 Raider Taking Off, Landing
The U.S. Air Force released footage of the B-21 Raider stealth bomber undergoing flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base, ...
Air Force Official Warns China Threat Increasing
The likelihood of a war in the Pacific is increasing and will continue to do so, the secretary of the USAF has said.
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Air Force meets recruitment goals, eyes 20% increase in 2025
And the Air Force is setting an even more ambitious recruitment goal in 2025. Air Force Recruiting Service commander Brig.
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Air Force celebrates 77th birthday with overhauls, modernizations
After that, as the Air Force Historical Support Division puts it, independence for the air forces “was virtually ...
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AAC ramps up interest in adding Air Force to conference with Army and Navy, AP source says
The American Athletic Conference has renewed interest in adding Air Force as a member to put all three service academies into ...
19-year-old cadet found dead in dorm at US Air Force Academy
Cadet 4th Class Avery Koonce was found unconscious in her dorm Wednesday night at the Colorado institution, the U.S. Air ...
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OPINION: Air Force Chaplain Corps ensuring Airmen spiritually fit to fight for 75 years
OPINION: One of the most significant contributions of the Chaplain Corps at Kirtland AFB has been its role in supporting ...
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NGAD: The 6th Generation Fighter the U.S. Air Force Needs
The U.S. military should remain committed to rapidly bringing its new sixth-generation American fighter into production — so ...