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A Tale of Two Air Forces: How the Tuskegee Airmen bridged the divide

Rachel Kersey — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 12:33:00 GMT

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.

Air Force releases “Red Tailed Angels” docuseries

Staff Sgt. Jeremy L. Mosier — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 15:00:00 GMT

“The Red Tailed Angels” documentary series showcases the hardships, struggles and ultimately the successes of the Tuskegee Airmen.

CSAF, Tuskegee Airmen, cadets connect via virtual roundtable

Tech. Sgt. Areca T. Wilson — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 13:09:00 GMT

The event was part of the American Veterans Center’s 23rd Annual Veterans Conference, which will premiere on Oct. 28.

Special Tactics Airman awarded Silver Star Medal

Capt. Katie Spencer — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 19:55:00 GMT

Master Sgt. John Grimesey, a Special Tactics combat controller with the 21st Special Tactics Squadron, 24th Special Operations Wing, was recognized for his efforts in Afghanistan in 2013.

ACC commander accepts Order of the Sword recognition

Master Sgt. Daryl Knee — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 15:45:00 GMT

The invitation came as a surprise to Holmes, who was delivering remarks and answering questions during a virtual noncommissioned officer development course. A participant of the course asked Holmes if he would accept the invitation, which then prompted a group of enlisted Airmen to rush into Holmes’ office to congratulate him.

Air Force Recruiting, NASCAR to honor fallen Tuskegee Airman Memorial Day weekend

Master Sgt. Chance Babin — Sun, 24 May 2020 14:27:00 GMT

Dickson’s name will be displayed above the windshield of driver Bubba Wallace’s No. 43 race car. The car will also be painted to resemble the iconic A-10 Thunderbolt II, right down to the tiger shark teeth on the grill.

78th anniversary of the Doolittle Raid

DoD News — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 16:18:00 GMT

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.

Last of the legendary World War II Flying Tigers dies

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 22:00:00 GMT

Frank Losonsky, who joined the First American Volunteer Group in May 1941, passed away from natural causes at the age of 99.

Tuskegee Airman receives promotion to brigadier general

Staff Sgt. Jeremy L. Mosier — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 14:15:00 GMT

On Feb. 4, retired Col. Charles E. McGee found himself in the Oval Office at the White House being promoted to brigadier general by President Donald Trump.

Barksdale AFB honors veteran with building commemoration

Senior Airman Tessa B. Corrick — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 13:00:00 GMT

The life-long service of a military veteran has been forever memorialized following the renaming and dedication of the 2nd Mission Support Group building at Barksdale Air Force Base during a ceremony Nov. 8.

Wright-Patterson AFB hosts 23rd Air Force Marathon

John Van Winkle — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 19:20:00 GMT

The Air Force Marathon is a host of fitness and family events, including a 1K kid's race, a full marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K runs, with rain delaying the start of the 10K, full and half marathons.

Whiteman AFB commemorates 30-year anniversary of B-2 test flight

509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 17:50:00 GMT

For three decades, B-2 crews have participated in five major military operations and countless training engagements. The bomber has completed missions in Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq and, most recently, Libya. The B-2 was also the first aircraft over Afghanistan after the 9/11 attacks, for which aircraft and crew hold the record for longest combat mission at 44.3 hours. The stealth bomber has been a vital component of America’s national defense and stands as a symbol of the Air Force’s global strike capabilities.

Multinational Heavy Airlift Wing celebrates 10th anniversary

Tech. Sgt Stephen Ocenosak — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 14:00:00 GMT

The SAC program is an initial 30-year commitment and consists of NATO members Hungary, Bulgaria, Estonia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovenia and the U.S. and Partnership for Peace nations Finland and Sweden.

Air Force leaders discuss strategy, policy at CORONA South 2019

Airman 1st Class Ryan C. Grossklag — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 17:01:00 GMT

CORONA South allows senior leaders such as Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. David Goldfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright to meet in-person with other Air Force commanders to discuss strategy and policy.

Heritage Flight honors D-Day

Senior Airman Tristan Biese — Fri, 07 Jun 2019 16:39:00 GMT

The four-ship formation included Maj. Paul Lopez, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pilot, Maj. Garret Schmitz, F-16 Viper Demonstration Team pilot, Capt. Andrew Olson, F-35 Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot and Andrew McKenna, Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation P-51 Mustang pilot.

Medal of Honor recipient John Chapman memorialized at 352nd Special Warfare Training Squadron

Danielle Knight — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 18:00:00 GMT

A life-size figure of Chapman, a hand-drawn portrait and a replica of his Medal of Honor were unveiled and placed on permanent display at the Benini Heritage Center, a nationally-recognized museum that is part of the 352nd Special Warfare Training Squadron, home of the Combat Control Apprentice Course. An outdoor memorial ceremony hosted by Col. James Hughes followed the reveal, with Ms. Valerie Nessel, the spouse of Chapman and other Gold Star spouses: Melanie Sather and Tabitha Brown and memorial keynote speaker, Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Stephen W. Wilson.

Pentagon hosts display unveiling ceremony honoring Operation Allied Force 20th anniversary

Staff Sgt. Victoria H. Taylor — Thu, 09 May 2019 21:13:00 GMT

The display was created to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the successful Operation Allied Force and those involved.

Lt. Col. Dick Cole, the Doolittle Raiders made history, planted the seeds for today’s Air Force

DoD News — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 21:16:00 GMT

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 decades; drones, GPS and mid-air refueling were nothing more than fanciful science fiction.

Final Doolittle Raider’s tradition of honor, legacy of valor celebrated at memorial

Dan Hawkins — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 11:45:00 GMT

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.

Honoring a legend

Staff Sgt. Lynette Rolen — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 14:10:00 GMT

Retired Lt. Col. Richard “Dick” Cole, the last surviving member of the Doolittle Raid and an original Air Commando, passed away at the age of 103, April 9.