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  • Yesterday’s Air Force: WWII Heavy Bombardment

    One of the costliest campaigns of World War II was the aerial bombing of the Axis powers in Europe. The American B-17 and B-24 bombers were the backbone of the Allied bombing campaign over Nazi occupied Europe.

  • Around the Air Force: May 24

    On this look Around the Air Force the famed Memphis Belle is unveiled at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Anastasia Tompkins.
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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-22 Apr
If only the Wright Brothers could see how far we've come... If only they knew the number of reasons why our pilots fly today for the United States Air Force. Why do you fly? #MotivationMonday
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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-22 Apr
179th Airlift Wing Airmen know the hardest part isn't the jump, it's the preparation for the heavy drop beforehand.
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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-21 Apr
This is what we do. This is #RedFlagAlaska. Whether you were in the cockpit of an A-10 or on the flightline turning wrenches, each of you played an important role in making Red Flag a success. Here's a behind the scenes, in-depth look at the partcipants that made it all happen. **We'd like to extend a special thank you to the Japan Air Self Defense Force and the Republic of Singapore Air Force for providing extensive footage from their flights.** (U.S. Air Force video by the 354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Team)
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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-19 Apr
The Lance P. Sijan USAF Leadership Award, first given in 1981, is named in honor of the first U.S. Air Force Academy graduate to receive the Medal of Honor. The annual award recognizes Airmen who have demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities. Join us in congratulating the award recipients! https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1819187/pentagon-hosts-sijan-award-presentation-first-ever-resiliency-event/
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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-19 Apr
Strengthening joint leaders & teams isn't the job for just a few select career fields. It's an Air Force-wide imperative! Joint Base Langley-Eustis
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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-18 Apr
Join us as we celebrate the tradition of honor & legacy of valor that defined retired Lt. Col. Richard "Dick" E. Cole's life.
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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-18 Apr
ICYMI! Total Force Airmen assigned to Hill Air Force Base deploy with the F-35 Lightining II on its first mission to U.S. Air Forces Central Command. “We train together and fight together, and as the first deployment for the F-35A to the Middle East, I’m one hundred percent confident we’ll deliver," said Col. Gina Sabric, 419th FW commander. Learn more about their arrival and the interoperability this advanced aircraft can provide to the Coalition joint forces: https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1815146/hill-afb-airmen-deploy-f-35a-to-support-coalition-forces/
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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-17 Apr
The Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson unveiled a new and ambitious Science and Technology Strategy designed to better identify, develop and deploy breakthrough technologies. https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1816965/new-air-force-science-technology-strategy-puts-focus-on-speed/
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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-16 Apr
The first to take-off of the U.S.S. Hornet on April 18, 1942, is the last to land. One of World War II’s first truly joint operations consisted of 80 U.S. Army Air Forces aviators who were trained by U.S. Navy pilots to master taking off in a fully-loaded B-25 Mitchell bomber from the deck of an aircraft carrier. Led by Lt. Col. Jimmy Doolittle, their efforts resulted in the first aerial attack of the Japanese home islands by U.S. bombers in WWII. Recount with late U.S. Air Force legend Lt. Col. Richard "Dick" Cole, on his first combat mission.
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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-15 Apr
An Army National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crew prepares to hoist Air Force pararescuemen from the 64th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron during joint training at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, April 5, 2019. The rescue Airmen and Soldiers work and train together regularly to be prepared to save lives across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Anna-Marie Wyant) Check out the rest of our Air Force Week in Photos: https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1812613/af-week-in-photos/
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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-12 Apr
Capt. Andrew Olson, F-35 Demonstration Team pilot and commander, performs a dedication pass during the Melbourne Air and Space Show in Melbourne, Fla., March 30, 2019. During the two-day event, more than 50,000 guests attended the Melbourne Air and Space Show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Cook) View more of our week in photos: https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1807243/af-week-in-photos/
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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-12 Apr
Capt. Andrew “Dojo Olson, F-35 Demonstration Team pilot and commander performs a high-speed pass in an F-35A Lightning II during the Heart of Texas Airshow April 7, 2019. The F-35 Demo Team performed their second show of the season bringing their new demonstration to central Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Cook)
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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-11 Apr
As we continue to remember the life of retired Lt. Col. Richard "Dick" Cole, we share his touching interview with Airman Magazine. At the time, he was the last surviving Doolittle Raider and 101 years young.
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U.S. Air Force
USairforce-10 Apr
We are Generation Space! Peterson AFB: 21st Space Wing | Schriever Air Force Base | 45th Space Wing at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. | Buckley Air Force Base | Vandenberg Air Force Base
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-05 Jul
#ICYMI, Watch the @Twitch battle between @ACC_Commander (#F15 Eagle #pilot) vs his son, Lt. Wade Holmes (#F16 Falco… https://t.co/K53BT6cizR
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-04 Jul
⚡️ “Happy 4th of July from the U.S. Air Force” https://t.co/XG9DKVG1fJ
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-04 Jul
RT @ActingSecAF: #HappyIndependenceDay2019 & sleep well tonight under the skies of freedom 🇺🇸 the @usairforce is standing the watch! https:…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-04 Jul
RT @DeptofDefense: LIVE: @POTUS Trump honors the U.S. military w/remarks from the Lincoln Memorial during the “Salute to America” celebrati…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-04 Jul
RT @NBCNightlyNews: On #IndependenceDay, we're highlighting #ThoseWhoServe. A father and son were stationed at the same Arizona Air Force…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-04 Jul
.@AirNatlGuard Director Lt Gen L. Scott Rice & the #USAF Honor Guard represented the Air Force during the #Boston… https://t.co/lkTda8BpDR
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-04 Jul
The United States of America 🇺🇸, the home of the free because of the brave. #Happy4thofJuly… https://t.co/SHF4r017Wl
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-04 Jul
As the nation celebrates 243 years of independence today, stay safe while enjoying the festivities. Remember to sta… https://t.co/UhvgmuiuQN
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-03 Jul
RT @HQUSAFEPA: Great shots from the @ItalianAirForce of our Airmen training together. The F-35s are part of the Theater Security Package, d…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-03 Jul
RT @ActingSecAF: Our #Airmen lead the way! Developing innovative solutions to increase readiness. https://t.co/9rjfT32Bd5 https://t.co/QYiW…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-03 Jul
RT @waaf: In case you missed it, listen to @MistressCarrie's in-studio interview with the Director of the Air National Guard at the Pentago…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-03 Jul
If you’re in the #Boston area, tune into @waaf now to listen in as @AirNatlGuard director Lt Gen Scott Rice is inte… https://t.co/lhwfxUSEWd
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-03 Jul
RT @AirmanMagazine: When a situation turns ugly, the @usairforce's Global Response Force squadrons are ready at a moment's notice. Full St…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-03 Jul
#Marines & #Airmen train together for the 1st time in the advanced tactical course in #Wyoming. Students learned a… https://t.co/lD9Y74s47O
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-02 Jul
RT @DeptofDefense: #StrongerTogether! @usairforce F-15 Eagles conduct aerial operations over the North Sea during #PointBlank 19-2, a mult…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-02 Jul
U.S. & Indonesian air forces officially began #flying operations in support of COPE West 19, following an opening c… https://t.co/hHNvUd5b6E
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-02 Jul
.@DMAFB Combat Search & Rescue training mission provided #Airmen an opportunity to airdrop a Storm Search and Rescu… https://t.co/cEnq2ActtC
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-02 Jul
RT @DeptofDefense: Assure, deter & defend – that’s the mission behind #AnatolianEagle. @usairforce’s @48FighterWing took part in the multin…
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-02 Jul
Security Forces members use the Multiple Interactive Learning Objectives Range in #Alaska. MILO Range is an interac… https://t.co/FrYT63Ylaj
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U.S. Air Force
@usairforce-02 Jul
#ICYMI .@HQUSAFEPA hosted an African-European Partnership Flight force development event @RamsteinAirBase, June 17-… https://t.co/jUnzP0pYQr