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.

Air Force 75th Anniversary Commemorative Poster: Air Force Firsts

Air Force 75th Anniversary Poster: The Doolittle Raid - 1940s Era

Air Force 75th Anniversary Poster: Gen. Benjamin O. Davis Jr. - 1950s Era

Air Force 75th Anniversary Poster: Flight of the Blackbird - 1960s era

Air Force 75th Anniversary Poster: Apollo 15 - 1970s era

Air Force 75th Anniversary Poster: B-52 Stratofortress - 1980s era

Air Force 75th Anniversary Poster: Stealth War - 1990s era

Air Force 75th Anniversary Poster: Dominate the Skies – 2000s era

Air Force 75th Anniversary Poster: First Unmanned Flight - 2010s era

Air Force 75th Anniversary Poster: Force of the Future - 2020s Era

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Video by Spc. Sar Paw

41st Field Artillery Brigade Soldiers conduct Artillery Table V on M270A2 MLRS during Joint Viking 25

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March 1, 2025 | 1:28

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Field Artillery Brigade conduct Table V artillery qualification on the M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System during Exercise Joint Viking 25 in Setermoen, Norway, March 1, 2025. Table V qualification is a notional dry fire simulation to certify the crew chief and its members for their upcoming Table VI qualifications. Exercise Joint Viking 25 is a multilateral training event designed to enhance the U.S. Army's ability to collaborate with Arctic allies and respond swiftly to crises in challenging terrains. The exercise involves U.S. soldiers, Marines, and personnel from Norway, the Netherlands, Finland, Germany, Denmark, and Great Britain, focusing on cold-weather skills and fostering cooperation among Allied forces. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Sar Paw)

Shot List:
00:00:05:00 - Opening slate
00:00:09:29 - Soldiers ground guide the M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System.
00:00:14:02 - A soldier retrieves a remote control for the M270A2.
00:00:19:09 - Soldiers open the rocket pods.
00:00:24:29 - A soldier adjusts the pod's elevation using the remote control.
00:00:30:26 - A rocket is removed from the pod.
00:00:36:17 - The removed rocket pod is hoisted down to the ground.
00:00:40:05 - Another rocket is removed from the pod.
00:00:44:08 - A soldier's hands guide the removal of the rocket pod.
00:00:46:27 - The empty rocket pod is removed and set on the ground.
00:00:56:25 - A soldier guides the hoist to move to the other rocket for reloading.
00:01:01:01 - The hoist is lowered.
00:01:05:12 - A soldier secures the pods.
00:01:10:13 - Rockets are reloaded into the pods.
00:01:17:02 - Soldiers secure the covers for the rocket pods.
00:01:28:21 - A soldier secures the remote control to the M270A2.
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