After World War II, the Cold War highlighted the need for a capable air service to counter the Soviet threat—resulting in the Air Force’s creation on September 18, 1947. On Thursday, Gen. Eric M.
On September 18, 1947, a new chapter in American military history began with the official establishment of the United States Air Force (USAF). This milestone came as the National Security Act of 1947 ...
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Why does the US Army have an air wing?
Most of the US Army’s planes were spun off into the Air Force in 1947, but it continues to operate a handful of fixed-wing ...
Since 1947, the men and women of the United States Air Force have been the fearless guardians of our skies, heroically maintaining order, stability, and peace among the clouds and across our horizons.
[Publishing] in association with Air University Press. "Air Force History and Museums program" -- P. 1 of cover. siris_sil_526749 ...
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