Sept. 2, 2025 Seeing Off the Bear: Anglo-American Air Power During the Cold War This publication was created from symposium proceedings called "Seeing Off the Bear," which was held in September 1993. It offers an insightful look into the enduring "special relationship" between the United Kingdom and the United States, recognizing it as one of the primary reasons for ultimate
Sept. 2, 2025 Badge of Honor: Defender Airmen - History of Force Protection "Badge of Honor" is the USAF Security Forces legacy history that chronicles Defender force protection from the inception of the U.S. Air Force to today's Global War on Terrorism. It explores the career field's primary core competencies of air base defense, law enforcement and nuclear security. It is
Aug. 28, 2025 Air Force Historical Operations and Hurricane Katrina On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast and prompted the largest humanitarian military response in U.S. history. The Air Force mobilized active duty, Reserve, and National Guard units under Joint Task Force Katrina and flew life-saving missions to deliver aid, rescue
Aug. 25, 2025 The Balkans, the Great Powers, and the Historical Roots of Conflict and Ongoing Tensions Thirty years ago, in August 1995, NATO launched an air campaign in the Balkan area of Bosnia and Herzegovina that was known as Operation Deliberate Force. The allied nations were attempting to break the Serbian-orchestrated siege of Sarajevo and precipitate peace talks to end the Bosnian War
Aug. 19, 2025 History in Two: Boeing B-52 Stratofortress Performance Enhancement - 1950 The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress has been the backbone of U.S. Air Force Strategic deterrence since it became operational in 1955.
July 31, 2025 American Airpower - The 75th Anniversary of the Korean War The 75th Anniversary of the Korean WarThe Korean War, a conflict that spanned from 1950 to 1953, marked the first major combat action for the newly independent United States Air Force. The Air Force played a crucial role in the war, both in achieving air superiority and supporting ground operations.
June 6, 2025 From D+2 Onward - The Aerial Victories of the 142nd Wing The 142nd Wing operates the F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft, the undisputed champion of modern jet air combat with over 100 aerial victories credited and no losses in conflicts since the 1980s. The 142nd Wing is equipped with the combat-proven F-15C Eagle fighter designed for air superiority. The new
May 19, 2025 A LOOK BACK: Mae Wests and Electric Suits -- outfitting the Masters of the Air with aviator clothing and survival equipment A look back at efforts to outfit World War II aviators.
May 14, 2025 316th Wing historians win top Air Force award Sarah A. Barksdale, left, 316th Wing historian, and Meaghan Kacmarcik, deputy historian, pose for a photo at Joint Base Andrews. The 316th Wing History Office earned the Department of the Air Force Excellence in History Program Award, which recognizes the service’s top individual history office for
March 25, 2025 Historian’s Corner: 5th CCG embodies a legacy of innovation, excellence Since its activation July 1, 1964, the 5th Combat Communications Group, based out of Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, has crafted a legacy of innovation and adaptability.