For 75 years, American Airmen have excelled as they execute the Air Force mission to fly, fight, and win — delivering airpower anytime, anywhere in defense of our nation.

Airmen are called to “Innovate, Accelerate and Thrive” as the U.S. Air Force and Department of the Air Force approach their 75th anniversaries on Sept. 18, 2022. Airmen will always be there to provide America with the airpower it needs to defend the nation, deter or defeat our adversaries, reassure our partners and allies, and help diplomacy proceed from a position of strength.

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AF 75th Birthday INNOVATE

Innovation, fueled by Airmen, is our heritage. Airmen continue to push technological and cultural boundaries which make America the leader in airpower and spacepower. Innovation is an integral part of how we train and employ our squadrons, develop our capabilities, and continue to move toward an even more effective Air Force.

AF 75th Birthday Accelerate

From their inception 75 years ago, the U.S. Air Force and Department of the Air Force have excelled at keeping pace with rapid changes in technology and in the demands placed on the Air Force’s five core missions: air superiority; global strike; rapid global mobility; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; and command and control.

AF 75th Birthday Thrive

We are the world’s greatest Air Force because of those who have gone before us – particularly those who weren’t afraid to break barriers. Empowered Airmen are the competitive edge we have over our adversaries and the reason we are the world’s greatest Air Force.

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Video by Tech. Sgt. Daniel Hotter

Operation Turkey Drop 2021

105th Airlift Wing

Nov. 23, 2021 | 1:35

Stressors during the Thanksgiving holiday are common but much worse for families suffering hard times in the current pandemic environment. A nutritious holiday meal is vital to a family’s confidence and perseverance. In honor of this task, on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, 10 airmen of the 105th Airlift Wing, Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh, NY and 10 soldiers of both the 369th Special Troops Battalion of Harlem, NY and the 104th Military Police Battalion of Kingston, NY have teamed up with the Salvation Army of Kingston in support of Operation Turkey Drop Tuesday, a one-day mission in handing out turkeys and meals to needy families, a mission even more essential this holiday season.

Helping hands also came from New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Assemblyman Kevin Cahill, State Senator Michelle Hinchey, and Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan.

“We are here to help with the National Guard, to show New Yorkers and our communities what New York State love is all about and we are going to get to work right away because there are families waiting for this,” Hochul said.

According to the American Farm Bureau Federation annual survey released on Thursday, the average cost of a Thanksgiving turkey is up 24% from last year, at $23.99 for a 16-pound bird.

“It’s an honor to have had the National Guard, the Governor, and local representatives here to help us and to let the community know that we’re here for them,” said Lt. Olga Vargas of the Salvation Army, Kingston, NY.

The 20 airmen and soldiers who volunteered their time and efforts, hand delivered 150 Thanksgiving turkeys and 200 hot lunches in support of their community and Operation Turkey Drop Tuesday.

(U.S. Air Force video by Technical Sgt. Daniel Hotter)