Jan. 6, 2023 AF Year in Photos This year's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This annual feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
May 24, 2020 Air Force Recruiting, NASCAR to honor fallen Tuskegee Airman Memorial Day weekend Dickson’s name will be displayed above the windshield of driver Bubba Wallace’s No. 43 race car. The car will also be painted to resemble the iconic A-10 Thunderbolt II, right down to the tiger shark teeth on the grill.
June 4, 2018 Shared tears and triumphs define Memorial Day for 920th Rescue Wing commander A year-and-a-half into commanding the 920th Rescue Wing, Col. Kurt A. Matthews is getting ready to attend his fourth burial. Tragedies of the past year brought Memorial Day into perspective for 2,000 Airmen that serve with the 920th Rescue Wing, along with Matthews, who has seen the scars left by
June 1, 2018 Air Force Band, Honor Guard perform in Memorial Day events across country "On Memorial Day," President Donald J. Trump said in his 2018 proclamation, "we pause in solemn gratitude to pay tribute to the brave patriots who laid down their lives defending peace and freedom while in service to our great nation."
June 15, 2017 Bronze star presented to family of first OSI fallen hero The Air Force Office of Special Investigations headquarters presented the Bronze Star Medal to the brother of the first OSI fallen hero, nearly 50 years after he was killed in action.
June 2, 2017 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
May 31, 2016 Luxembourg, US uphold Memorial Day significance Luxembourgers and Americans united to pay tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their freedoms, fulfilling a promise to never forget that price. More than 200 citizens of both countries paid their respects to the legacy and valor of fallen American service members as part of a
May 27, 2016 Volunteers commemorate Memorial Day, raise 675 American flags An Army systems engineer brought more than 80 Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and civilians from around the National Capital Region together May 24-26 to raise 675 American flags at the Pentagon in honor of Memorial Day.
May 27, 2015 Luxembourg, US honor freedom's sacrifice during Memorial Day More than 300 Luxembourgers and Americans paused to reflect on the sacrifices of fallen U.S. service members as part of a Memorial Day ceremony at the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial here, May 23.
May 26, 2015 AF recognizes a lifetime of service Air Force Assistant Vice Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Stephen L. Hoog presented the Air Force Exceptional Service Award to retired Col. Arnald D. Gabriel during an Air Force Symphony performance at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, May 24.
May 22, 2015 Air Force leaders’ Memorial Day message Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III sent a Memorial Day message to the Airmen of the Air Force and their families.
May 26, 2014 Freedom, fortitude and sacrifice: CMSAF commemorates fallen Air Force senior leaders and members of the Air Force Association and Air Force Sergeants Association gathered for a morning memorial service and wreath laying ceremony May 26, 2014, at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va.
May 23, 2014 A ride to remember, AF veteran helps keep memories alive For four years now, retired Master Sgt. Rob Wilkins rides at the front of the pack from the Pentagon to the Vietnam Memorial during Rolling Thunder, an annual Memorial Day demonstration run through the capital.
May 23, 2014 Air Force leaders issue Memorial Day message Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III send the following Memorial Day message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force and their families