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    78th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid

    April 18 marks the 78th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid, in which Lt. Col. James H. Doolittle, U.S. Army Air Forces, and Vice Adm. William F. Halsey Jr., U.S. Navy, led a joint bombing operation on the Japanese mainland aimed to inflict both material and psychological damage upon the enemy following the attacks on Pearl Harbor.
  • Nancy (left), surviving wife of Oliver "Ollie" Crawford, is presented the American flag by retired Lt. Gen. John Bradley Aug. 5, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. "Ollie" passed away at the age of 94, on Sunday, July 21, 2019 in San Antonio, Texas.

    Ollie Crawford: Air Force advocate laid to rest at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

    Crawford died July 21 in San Antonio two days after turning 94 years old. Born on July 19, 1925, in Amarillo, Texas, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II at the age of 18 as an aviation student, earning his wings and commission in early 1945.

  • Wilson, Goldfein outline Air Force progress, need for larger force

    Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein told the House Armed Services Committee Tuesday that the Air Force must get bigger and funding must be predictable to meet – and defeat – security threats at home, globally and in space in an era of great power competition.
  • Air Force Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman, a combat controller, was killed during a fierce battle against al-Qaida fighters in Takur Ghar, Afghanistan, March 4, 2002. He will be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for “conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.”

    Airman posthumously receives Medal of Honor

    The White House announced July 27, 2018, that Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Chapman will be posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor Aug. 22, for his extraordinary heroism during the Battle of Takur Ghar, Afghanistan, in March 2002.
  • Lt. Col. Robert Marsi, West Point Garrison chaplain, led those gathered in prayer at the conclusion of the ceremony and noted what an honor it was to celebrate the life of Maj. White, “an American Hero.” (Courtesy photo)

    Vietnam Fighter Pilot Finally Comes Home

    Maj. James Blair White went missing in Southeast Asia on Nov. 24, 1969. He was finally laid to rest at West Point alongside of his mother, father and brother, June 19, 2018.
  • Servicemembers with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency honor the fallen during a disinterment ceremony Aug. 28, 2017, at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, Hawaii. The remains disinterred will be transferred to the DPAA laboratory for identification. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaley Kline)

    DPAA accounts for 183 missing service members in fiscal 2017

    In fiscal 2017, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency accounted for 183 formerly missing persons from past conflicts. Also, the agency individually identified the remains of 18 additional personnel, who were previously accounted for as part of group burials, reaching another milestone of 201 total identifications for the fiscal year.
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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-27 Nov
The newest Air Force Podcast recently dropped. Listen to a small snippet of CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright talk with Staff Sgt. New about resiliency. Listen to the entire podcast on Youtube: https://go.usa.gov/xpnAD or Subscribe to The Air Force Podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-air-force-podcast/id1264107694?mt=2
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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-26 Nov
Our mantra, "Always ready!" It's the spirit we fly by! #B2Tuesday
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USairforce-25 Nov
Need some motivation to get your week started off right? Listen as CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright weighs in...
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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-25 Nov
The U.S. Air Force Academy gives its cadets some unique opportunities. Ride along one of this opportunities.
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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-22 Nov
A United States Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels an F-22 Raptor over northern Iraq, Nov. 6, 2019. U.S. Central Command operations deter adversaries and demonstrate support for allies and partners in the region. (Video by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)
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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-22 Nov
Although the Silver Star is the third-highest military medal, it's not given often. Today, TSgt Cody Smith was the 49th Special Tactics Airman to receive this medal since Sept. 11th, 2001. Read more of TSgt Smith's amazing story: https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2024815/special-tactics-airman-battled-through-injuries-awarded-silver-star/fbclid/IwAR2LZWwx1VHdTnQe39rIEBOuJS_0JvMQBBGt7I-E6zsxxn-Lx9387yu43Bc/ Cannon Air Force Base Air Force Special Operations Command United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
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USairforce-21 Nov
Tune in as our Air Force musicians along with other military musicians are awarded the National Medal of Arts.
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-15 May
To keep them in the air, work must be done on the ground. #ReadyAF #AimHigh https://t.co/OMw68BPmYT
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@usairforce-14 May
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@usairforce-14 May
Check out iSeeYou360, a camera system paired to a near eye optic solution that allows the warfighter to watch their… https://t.co/DX1blNu7Fy
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-14 May
During #PoliceWeek and the rest of the year, we thank our #Defenders! 📸 U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino,… https://t.co/gfo1a6KXev
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@usairforce-14 May
A 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancer flies over the East China Sea during a training mission. The B-1 is a… https://t.co/XArTFVToQw
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@usairforce-14 May
RT @AFGlobalStrike: Global reach anytime 💪 https://t.co/cHdTZWAFd9
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@usairforce-14 May
RT @AirNatlGuard: Although student flight cannot participate in National Guard #COVID19 relief missions, these @WI_Guard cadets are still f…
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@usairforce-13 May
A @KentuckyGuard C-130 Hercules flies over the state as part of Operation American Resolve. The aerial demo was a n… https://t.co/ho6PItTBcx
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@usairforce-13 May
RT @HQ_AFMC: Take time to #thank a #nurse for all that they do each day, during #COVID19 and beyond! #NationalNursesWeek https://t.co/PBt7z…
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@usairforce-13 May
.@110ATKWCC served their local community by packaging food at South Michigan Food Bank during COVID-19. 🎥 U.S. Air… https://t.co/2ZGQ47FblR
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-13 May
RT @USAFReserve: AFE Citizen Airmen create face covers for unit/community -https://t.co/f2zFVa8dZX #ReserveReady #ReserveResilient #ReadyAF…
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@usairforce-13 May
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@usairforce-12 May
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-12 May
Congratulations to the class of 2020 at Texas A&M @AggieAFROTC Det 805. As a work around the social distancing rest… https://t.co/GHXtrktETB
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-12 May
RT @AirNatlGuard: .@NMNationalGuard Airmen are on the move, providing relief during the pandemic: ✅ Driving 4,000+ miles to distribute PPE…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-12 May
#ThankYou to our law enforcement Airmen. Defenders work non-stop to ensure the safety of our bases, our assets and… https://t.co/Rqeawx6aP3
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-12 May
#ThisDayinHistory Today in 1949, the Berlin Airlift ended, which brought millions of tons of food and supplies to… https://t.co/ZapjG9tTGM
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-12 May
Polish aircraft flew alongside the B-1B as part of the Bomber Task Force mission. Strategic bomber missions enhance… https://t.co/KOcuA1wn99
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-12 May
Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg has climbed through the ranks over her 36-year career to become the first nurse, as well as t… https://t.co/JpviczcBBr