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Sept. 15, 2023
DAF commemorates Air Force’s 76th anniversary, Space Force’s 4th anniversary with worship service

The DAF commemorates the 76th anniversary of the Air Force and the fourth anniversary of the Space Force with a non-denomination worship service that included the participation of members of several faiths at the Washington National Cathedral Sept. 10.
May 13, 2022
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 4, 2022
Dyess AFB hosts Women’s Summit, 80th WASP anniversary

The Dyess Air Force Base Women's Summit marked the 80th anniversary for Women Airforce Service Pilots as well as the 80th anniversary of the 317th Airlift Wing and the 80th anniversary of the 8th Air Force.
Nov. 11, 2021
Women Airforce Service Pilots and their fight for veteran status

As we celebrate Veterans Day, let’s take a moment to remember the remarkable history of the Women’s Airforce Service Pilots as their story reminds us how imperative it is to remember the debts we owe to previous generations who safeguarded our democracy.
May 28, 2021
Innovator Series: Hazel Ying Lee

Lee’s bravery and service record paved the way to secure military status for women pilots and echoed a legacy of equality and inclusion.
June 30, 2020
Trailblazers: AETC honors first women pilots in Air Force history

Located in the AETC headquarters, the newly renamed Trailblazer Room was dedicated to the first 10 women who earned their silver wings, Sept. 2, 1977.
Oct. 4, 2017
Ellsworth AFB airfield ops building renamed in honor of WASP

The Ellsworth Air Force Base airfield operations building was renamed the “Millie Rexroat Building,” during a ceremony, Oct. 2, 2017.
Sept. 8, 2016
WWII female pilot honored among brothers, sisters

More than 70 years later, as the last of “the greatest generation” dwindles and the WASPs’ male counterparts are laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery with befitting honors, a WASP is at last also being honored for her service. During a military funeral service Sept. 7, Elaine Danforth
March 29, 2016
Yesterday’s Air Force: Women Air Force Service Pilots

Women Air Force Service Pilots left a legacy that inspires even today. Their contributions during World War II were invaluable.
March 3, 2016
WASPs were pioneers for female pilots of today, tomorrow

Before there could be a first female Thunderbird pilot or women flying combat missions into Iraq and Afghanistan, there were the pioneers: the Women’s Airforce Service Pilots of World War II.
Sept. 18, 2014
Women’s legacy parallels Air Force history

As we celebrate the Air Force’s 67th birthday, we talk of how far we’ve come and look ahead to what the future holds, but it’s just as important to look at where we’ve been. The story of women in the military, specifically the Air Force, parallels that of the Air Force itself. In fact, for women

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