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May 28, 2024
United States Air Force Weapons School celebrates 75 years of advanced training

The 75th anniversary weekend facilitated discussions about the school's ongoing commitment to preparing Airmen for the challenges of Great Power Competition between hundreds of alumni and former military officials.
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.
Dec. 6, 2022
CSAF promotes retired WWII triple ace fighter pilot to brigadier general

The ceremony was an opportunity to honor the 100-year-old World War II triple ace during the 75th anniversary year of the U.S. Air Force’s establishment as a military service.
Aug. 11, 2022
AFRC, Little League partner to celebrate Air Force’s 75th anniversary

In celebration of the Air Force’s 75th anniversary, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command partnered with the Southeast Region Little League during its annual youth baseball tournament at Warner Robins, Aug. 3-9.
Aug. 1, 2022
AFA legends weave together past, present, future

Former Air Force leaders visited Nellis Air Force Base to connect Airmen and Guardians with their living heritage as well as to provide mentorship, advice and encouragement to those currently serving in uniform during the the Air and Space Forces Association’s Air Force 75th Anniversary Legends
June 28, 2022
VCSAF leads Air Force 75th anniversary celebration at College World Series

The College World Series celebrated 75 years of the Air Force with an F-16 Fighting Falcon flyover, national anthem performance and swearing-in ceremony.
June 1, 2022
CSAF, CMSAF visit AFPC, talk talent management

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. hosted an all-call alongside Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass for the Airmen and Guardians of AFPC.
April 28, 2022
First T-7A Red Hawk rolls out

The first T-7A Red Hawk training aircraft rolled off the production line at the Boeing Defense, Space & Security building at Lambert International Airport.
April 20, 2022
Purple Up: Celebrating military children

Students and their families are encouraged to wear purple, which shows support and signifies the unique sacrifices military children make alongside their families, both home and abroad.
July 1, 2017
4 FW's greatest heroes: McKennon, Green – The rescue

The history of the 4th Fighter Wing includes many stories of great wingmen, including the incomparable team of Don Gentile and John Godfrey in World War II. By adjusting their tactics and working closely together in the air combat duels over Europe, they became two of the highest scoring American
Jan. 23, 2017
USAFE: Yesterday, today, tomorrow

From the creation of Eighth Air Force in 1942, to Operation Atlantic Resolve in 2017, U.S. Air Forces in Europe has answered the call to service for 75 years.USAFE’s 75th anniversary is Jan. 19, but the command will celebrate the diamond anniversary of the U.S. Air Force presence in Europe on Jan.
Jan. 23, 2017
AETC’s 75th Anniversary and the birth of a professional Air Force

On Jan. 23, 2017, Air Education and Training Command celebrated its 75th anniversary — a date much more important in our nation’s heritage than a simple mark in time. Jan. 23, 1942, proved to be the birth of a professional Air Force – men and women precisely selected and trained to fly, fight and

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