News - Tag legacy

July 30, 2026
A Legacy of Sacrifice: Airmen, Soldiers wounded in 2003 attack recognized at Purple Heart ceremony

Two Air Force veterans received the Purple Heart, July 29, during a ceremony in the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes.
Sept. 20, 2025
Air Force Marathon showcases endurance, spirit, legacy

On the grounds of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, more than 7,600 runners representing 50 states and 11 foreign countries, gathered Sept. 20 to take part in the 29th annual Air Force Marathon.
Jan. 27, 2025
CSAF Statement on Faithfully Implementing Executive Orders

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin releases a statement on Faithfully Implementing Executive Orders.
Jan. 2, 2025
Flying the Jayhawk into the sunset

The 86th Flying Training Squadron's T-1A Jayhawk made its final departure from Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.
Sept. 27, 2024
Travis AFB bids farewell to last KC-10 

The ceremony honored the legacy, heritage and historical significance of the KC-10 Extender and the aircrew and maintainers who supported the airframe during its time in service.
Aug. 28, 2024
70 Years of Flight: The C-130's legacy, future

Robins AFB held a C-130 70th anniversary celebration highlighting the aircraft’s history as one of the most versatile and battle-tested aircraft in the Air Force fleet.
Aug. 7, 2023
Berlin Airlift Roundtable Discussion (Hosted by SECAF Frank Kendall)

Roundtable discussion on the legacy of the Berlin Airlift, moderated by Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall and Dr. Ed Goldstein from SAF/PA.
July 10, 2022
Korean War Veteran, former PACAF commander, shares his experiences to empower Airmen

Retired Lt. Gen. James D. Hughes, the commander-in-chief of Pacific Air Forces from June 1978 to June 1981, celebrated his centennial birthday July 7, 2022 and reflected on his 35 years of Air Force service.
Nov. 2, 2021
AFRC commander discusses leveraging legacy to forge future

The three themes Scobee, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of the Air Force Reserve Command, discussed in the speech were the legacy being handed off to the next generation of Airmen, how that legacy was forged and the road ahead in building on the legacy.
Nov. 18, 2020
A Tale of Two Air Forces: How the Tuskegee Airmen bridged the divide

The Tuskegee Airmen were not only pilots, they were support personnel as well – weather forecasters, communications professionals, aircraft mechanics, nurses, administrative people, and more. Even though the team was better known for flight, it takes many people to get a plane off the ground.
March 4, 2020
Behind the helmet of the F-35A Demonstration Team’s newest pilot

As the pilot and demonstration team commander, Wolfe will fly the demonstration routine for two years, serving as a role model and inspiration to those that are interested in pursuing military service or a career in aviation. Part of her and her team’s mission will be helping young men and women
July 8, 2019
LEGACY youth program builds interest in STEM careers

The Leadership Experience Growing Apprenticeships Committed to Youth, or LEGACY, program is an Air Force program aimed at building interest in science, technology, engineering and math through summer craftsman camps and paid summer apprenticeships while showing how STEM applies to the world around
April 19, 2019
Lt. Col. Dick Cole, the Doolittle Raiders made history, planted the seeds for today’s Air Force

When Lt. Col. Dick Cole pushed the throttles forward April 18, 1942 to coax the lumbering, indecisive B-25 Mitchell bomber off the rolling deck of the USS Hornet for an audacious raid on Tokyo, he had no conception of space as a warfighting domain. “Cyber” would not be a word for several more
April 19, 2019
Final Doolittle Raider’s tradition of honor, legacy of valor celebrated at memorial

The tradition of honor and legacy of valor that defined the life of retired Lt. Col. Richard “Dick” E. Cole were celebrated during a memorial service at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, April 18.
Dec. 17, 2018
Former Thunderbirds pilot continues to break barriers, honors Wright brothers legacy, wins Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy

Retired Gen. Lloyd Newton, the first African American Thunderbirds pilot, received the 2018 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy during the 71st National Aeronautics Association’s Wright Brothers Memorial Dinner in Washington, D.C., Dec. 14.
Dec. 11, 2018
Navajo Airman continues family's military legacy at Whiteman

(This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series on AF.mil. These stories focus on a single Airman, highlighting their Air Force story.)Airman 1st Class Phillip Rock is part of his family’s legacy of military service – a legacy that, in fact, would not have continued if it weren’t for
Aug. 24, 2018
Master Sgt. John Chapman remembered, immortalized at Air Force Memorial

Air Force leaders, and the family of fallen combat controller Master Sgt. John Chapman, unveiled his name on the memorial’s Medal of Honor recipient wall during a ceremony Aug. 24, 2018, in Arlington, Virginia.
Nov. 30, 2017
Schoolhouse unites father, son for C-130 mission

Mentors come in many forms, whether they’re coworkers, supervisors or even friends, they provide personal and professional advice that can impact someone for the rest of their lives. Airman Trevor Armentrout, 700th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, often receives guidance through one of his mentors, his
Nov. 17, 2017
AETC welcomes new commander

Members of Air Education and Training Command gathered as the guidon was passed from Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson to Lt. Gen. Steven Kwast, signifying the formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commander to another in a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Nov. 16, 2017.
Nov. 3, 2017
Brother’s in life, brother’s in-arms reunite downrange

Saying goodbye to family members before a deployment can be stressful. But rarely does a service member cross paths with a sibling while deployed downrange; this recent uplifting experience was the case for two brothers, both serving in the military on separate paths.
Oct. 5, 2017
AF recognizes 2016 Sijan award winners

Four Airmen received the 2016 Lance P. Sijan U.S. Air Force Leadership Award during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 5, 2017.
July 28, 2017
Cold War hero laid to rest

His final journey began with the beat of a drum. The sky was clear. A light breeze was blowing as the hero’s family, friends and well-wishers followed the flag-draped coffin carried by the caisson pulled by six black horses.
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
Jan. 28, 2014
POW's legacy helps nephew in leadership roles

Military tradition runs deep in some families, with generation after generation raising their right hand and swearing to support and defend the Constitution of the United States. One family however, has continued to put its mark on military service even after inconceivable anguish struck during the