Honoring a hero: USAF History Office unveils first-of-its-kind artwork in Pentagon
The DAF unveiled a portrait painting of Sgt. Sabu Dastagir, a Hollywood actor who became an American Airman, at the Pentagon’s WWII hallway.
The unbreakable bond between an Airman and the sky
A retired fighter pilot and one of the last surviving veterans of WWII, the Korean War and Vietnam War, tells his story of service.
Air Force honors CMSAF #5 Robert D. Gaylor during celebration of life services
The U.S. Air Force celebrated the life and lasting contributions of fifth Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Robert D. Gaylor at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Feb. 10.
Vietnam War pilot returns home
The remains of U.S. Air Force pilot Col. Ernest Leo De Soto, who went missing during the Vietnam War, have finally come home.
New York Airmen awarded medals for Afghanistan evacuation
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. recognized 17 Airmen from the 105th Airlift Wing for their bravery during the August 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Air Force legend
Retired Brig. Gen. Wilma L. Vaught received the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House July 7.
Joint Base Andrews conducts dignified transfer of honorable Czech Gen. Moravec remains
Joint Base Andrews leadership hosted the dignified transfer of Czech Republic Brigadier Gen. František Moravec, April 25, 2022.
DAF recognizes Holocaust Days of Remembrance by connecting the past to future operations
The Department of the Air Force hosted a discussion April 19, featuring U.S. Army Chaplain (Col.) Laurence Bazer and retired U.S. Navy Chaplain (Capt.) Irving Elson on the theme of “Past Reflections for an Inclusive Future.”
AFSOC, FWB Chamber of Commerce host final Doolittle Raiders ceremony, aerial review
The Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Air Force Special Operations Command, hosted the final Doolittle Raiders Goblet Ceremony in Niceville, Fla., April 18.
Renowned test pilot Brig. Gen. Bob Cardenas passes away at 102
Famed test pilot, retired Brig. Gen. Robert “Bob” Cardenas has died in San Diego, California. He was 102.