Andersen Air Force Base, Guam

On Oct. 7, 1949, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam was named in honor of Brig. Gen. James Roy Andersen, who died on Feb. 26, 1945. Andersen was presumed lost at sea in the crash of his B-24 Liberator in an aircraft accident near Kwajalein Island on his way to Hawaii.

Master Sgt. Henry Erwin

Master Sgt. Henry Erwin, Medal of Honor recipient, saved the lives of his comrades during an attack on Koriyama, Japan, April 12, 1945. He was the radio operator of a B-29 Superfortress. (U.S. Air Force illustration)

Maj. Ralph Cheli

Maj. Ralph Cheli led a squadron of B-25 Mitchells Aug. 18, 1943 over the heavily defended airdrome near Wewak, New Guinea. For his actions, in saving his men, Major Cheli was awarded the Medal of Honor. (U.S. Air Force illustration)

XF-92A

The experimental XF-92A was the first true delta-wing aircraft. It was to serve as a flying prototype for a supersonic interceptor. The XF-92 program was cancelled without further production, but its design led to other delta-wing aircraft. (U.S.Air Force photo)

Maj. Charles Loring

Maj. Charles J. Loring was hit repeatedly by ground fire during his dive while attacking enemy gun positions. Instead of withdrawing, Major Loring aimed his F-80 Shooting Star directly at the gun positions and crashed into them, destroying them upon impact. Major Loring received the Medal of Honor for his sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force illustration)

Maj. George "Bud" Day

Maj. George E. "Bud" Day, a downed F-100 Super Sabre pilot, became the only known American to escape into South Vietnam after being captured in the north. Within two miles of freedom, he was re-captured by the Viet Cong. He wouldn't know freedom again for 5 1/2 years. For his bravery, he received the Medal of Honor. (U.S. Air Force illustration)