Feb. 18, 2022 ‘Candy Bomber’ passes away at 101 Starting his career in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1942, Halvorsen served as a pilot until his retirement in 1974, after accumulating more than 8,000 flying hours and 31 years of military service. He was also known as the "Candy Bomber."
Jan. 26, 2022 Armed Services Blood Program Urges Donors to Step Up Donations are down, and the Armed Services Blood Program is encouraging volunteers to step up and donate blood to replenish the supply.
Nov. 12, 2021 Tuskegee Airman Recalls WWII Service, Calls Freedom Key to Opportunity Charles McGee served in World War II for the Army as part of what are now called the Tuskegee Airmen — a group of Black pilots and ground personnel with a remarkable service record during the war.
Nov. 12, 2021 Biden Pays Homage to Service Members in Veterans Day Speech U.S. military veterans represent the best of the nation and ''the very spine of America,'' President Joe Biden said during a Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
Nov. 8, 2021 Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Observing National Veterans and Military Families Month Our families serve every bit as much as we do. That’s one reason why it’s so important during this National Veterans and Military Families Month that we take time to recognize them for the sacrifices they make and for the support they continue to give all those who have worn -- and who still wear
Aug. 6, 2021 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.
Oct. 22, 2020 Retired Reserve 'Awaiting Pay' Notification Letter Update Effective Oct. 1, 2020, Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center reinitiated the process to notify service members assigned to the Air Force Retired Reserve’s ‘awaiting pay’ status on the processing procedures to draw retirement pay.