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RT @AirmanMagazine: These Airmen are the muscle behind the @usairforce nuclear mission. Hear what they had to say about their jobs: https:/…

.@KunsanAirBase builds new aircraft flow-through shelters, allowing rapid receipt of fuel and maintenance.… https://t.co/1m0s8x3k3T

RT @28thBombWing: Military Working Dogs are an essential part of our team. Some of their capabilities are invaluable! #NationalPetDay https…

RT @AirMobilityCmd: #TankerTuesday humor https://t.co/EiJYOmBo24

Our #Airmen are in locations across the globe, fully engaged in the fight alongs...

RT @AFCareers: CSAF Prestigious Ph.D. program application window is open to captains https://t.co/cRMkSn5Ipy #AFPC #AFPC_ForceDevelopment h…

#Hawkeye never shot an arrow this cool. https://t.co/xpO79lSHoF

On this day in #AirForce #History https://t.co/3cPBprYLs8

.@AirMobilityCmd #Airmen conduct cybersecurity assessment, prep aircrew for cyber-attacks on our aircraft.… https://t.co/YqRqkIISGR

RT @DeptofDefense: Night Jump! @USAirForce pararescuemen prepare for a night jump from a C-130 Hercules over Grand Bara, #Djibouti. https:/…

RT @SIXERSSTRONG: SFC. William Robinson was honored as tonight's @Toyota Salute of the Game alongside his son, Tay, who currently serves in…

A 96-hour battle of 4 ambushes, 17 airstrikes & the safety of an 150 person team earns this #Airman a #SilverStar… https://t.co/pj8wR06lYX

The F-104 Starfighter was not a one trick pony! In fact it was the first aircraf...

Pathways to Blue provides #ROTC cadets practice via flying operations and an orientation flight.… https://t.co/OXRNDzpBuu

RT @whitemanspirit: Stoked for the flyover today at the @Royals game! Around 90 minutes and counting... #flyover #KCRoyals https://t.co/Xhw…

Operation Homefront recognizes 2017 #AirForce Military Child of the Year! https://t.co/4v54cWNOoS https://t.co/eAF732VBtc

RT @USAFHealth: Eliminating sexual assault in @usairforce requires #Airmen to be engaged all year, not just April. #NotJustApril https://t.…

Aircraft mechanics from the 177th Fighter Wing push back an F-16 after a sortie ...

During the Bataan Death March, more than 76,000 American and Filipino prisoners ...

Which one is your favorite this week? #AirForce #WeekInPhotos

Do you like seeing the amazing photos and videos your #Airmen are creating every...

The sound of an AC-130 Gunship has had our enemies looking to the skies in fear ...

You have probably seen us post this before, but today is #TBT and can you really...

We are glad to hear the pilot is safe.

One of our #pilots just reached another milestone. #Airpower! We have been #Bre...

"Hope for peace, plan for war." With eight known countries in possession of nuc...

You might think you’re cool, but are you Astronaut, Rocket Scientist, American H...

BASEBALL IS BACK!! There has already been a #Walkoff, a pitcher hit two homerun...

Today we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air ...

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The Fastest Man on Earth

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	60 years later: Earning the title 'the fastest man on earth' On Dec. 10, 1954, Col. John P. Stapp propelled down the Holloman High Speed Test Track here aboard the Sonic Wind Rocket Sled 1 at a rate of 632 miles per hour, earning the title "The Fastest Man on Earth."	4	12/10 2014